Kiawe Roots
Welcome to Kiawe Roots, a Hawaiian Barbeque restaurant located in Lawai, Hawaii. This trendy and intimate spot offers a wide range of dining options, from breakfast to dinner, with many vegetarian and pescatarian choices available.
Customers rave about the diverse menu and accommodating staff at Kiawe Roots. The restaurant takes reservations and offers takeout, delivery, and catering services, making it a convenient choice for any occasion. With options like the Dad's Fried Chicken, Wasabi Pea Crusted Fish, and Smoked Huli Huli Chicken, there is something to satisfy every craving.
One standout feature of Kiawe Roots is their attention to dietary needs, including gluten and dairy allergies. This level of consideration extends to their sustainable practices, offering compostable containers, plastic-free packaging, and reusable tableware.
From the mouth-watering bbq sampler to the refreshing watermelon-basil and mango-ginger beer coolers, every dish at Kiawe Roots is prepared with creativity and bold flavors. The combination of fresh, local ingredients and innovative recipes makes this restaurant a top choice for food enthusiasts.
Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast skillet, flavorful BBQ ribs, or a comforting loco moco, Kiawe Roots has something to delight every palate. With a welcoming atmosphere, excellent service, and a dedication to quality, a visit to Kiawe Roots is a must for anyone looking to experience the flavors of Hawaii.
Kiawe Roots Menu
Location
Address: 2-3687 Kaumualii Hwy Lawai, HI 96765
Phone: (808) 855-5055
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- DeliveryNo
- Pescatarian OptionsYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts CryptocurrencyNo
- Casual, Trendy, IntimateYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Good for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, DessertYes
- Private Lot ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Full BarYes
- Private DiningYes
- Outdoor SeatingNo
- Happy HourNo
- Drive-ThruNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- TVNo
- Heated Outdoor SeatingNo
- Covered Outdoor SeatingNo
- Compostable containers availableYes
- Plastic-free packagingYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
- Bike ParkingNo
Last Reviews
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Author: Cisca W.
4.45 We found this place from searching best places to eat in Kauai through YouTube. A couple of bloggers mentioned this place and we made it in our plans to dine in and try their food. We came here in 2023 - understood that now they changed their concept and decided to open Break+Feast. Glad to be able to try Kiawe before they closed down. They asked if we had ressy when we got there which we didn't know we needed to make one. The staff was able to sit us in a bigger (family size) table. The reason why I wanted to try their food is also they accommodate allergies such as gluten and dairy which I have. Tried the following: - Dad's Fried Chicken: Gluten Free. So good, crunchy, and flavorful. Forgot exactly what sauce that came with it but it was refreshing and went very well with the meat. - Wasabi Pea Crusted Fish: Gluten Free. Came with rice. Very filling. Crispy and so tasty. - Smoked Huli Huli Chicken: Gluten Free. Chose the tangy lilikoi sauce. Wish could have this again. Yum. Def will put Break+Feast in the future list next time I visit Kauai. Looking forward to enjoying a feast and break with the sun breezing through. Mahalo :)
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Author: Stephanie C.
We came here for breakfast and loved it! Make sure to call and make a reservation ahead of time - we saw many parties get turned away while we were seated. We ordered the Green Chili Skillet and Lilikoi Pancakes and both were so good. Didn't get to try any of their BBQ, but we'll certainly be back the next time we're in Kauai!
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Author: Jenny S.
Everything at Kiawe was delicious! We got to try them at the beginning of the year, sad to hear they suspended dine in service ---bbq sampler: all of the meats were moist, and usually we never like pulled pork but this must have been one of the best pulled porks we've had! ---brussel sprouts: I'm usually tired of brussel sprouts as it seems like every restaurant does them, but they were tasty! Wasn't as crazy about the fish and wings Service was awesome, hope they do reopen in the future!
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Author: Lakshmi M.
Lord I knew when we reserved this for our last day that we were going to eat until we died and absolutely over-order and leave with leftovers, oops. We did just that. Kiawe Roots was on my radar for multiple reasons -- 1. All the meats for my omnivore husband and 2. Tons of vegetarian options for lil old leaf eating me and 3. There was a loco moco with a veggie patty omg I could finally try it! We made a reservation on a whim and were not disappointed at all! You can try to walk in and they do attempt to seat you if there's space but it's a petite little spot so I recommend reservations if at all possible! Also you can order things to go if you can't grab a reservation. We had the salad of the day which was delicious; sadly the brussel sprouts that we wanted to try were only available on Fridays but wasn't too sad because WOO that salad was delicious! My husband also got the chicharones and let me tell you IT WAS BOUNTIFUL. He definitely couldn't finish that on his own in one sitting so it came back with us as a snack. We also got the mac n cheese to share and can I just say, it was the perfect level of salt, cheese, and SMOKE. Smokey goodness that I would absolutely get again. I got the loco moco with a veggie patty and died eating the whole thing but gosh it was comfort food embodied and absolutely delicious! My husband got a literal slab of meat and managed to eat it all somehow -- told me it was great~ I would highly recommend coming here if you're in Kauai and really think it's MUST TRY. Service was super sweet and the interior is bright and welcoming. There is parking lot too which is a plus!