This tapas bar is a very welcome addition to the Hanalei dining scene, rocketing right to top place in the categories of tastiness, creativity and pizzazz. Owner/chef Jim Moffat's brief menu changes weekly: you might find sea bass, polenta, fried fish cakes, grilled veggies, a fresh mozzarella salad and sausages with onions, all served with fresh bread. The small servings are intended to be shared, tapas-style. The food is consistently remarkable, with subtly intense sauces that further elevate the outstanding cuisine. It's super casual, but chic, with a nice porch for outdoor dining and the service is discreet, but thorough.
Posted by LAwoman101 from L.A. on 6/1/08
Good wine selection, terrible food. Serving sizes are small,disappointing and tasteless. Service is slow and snooty. I would go back only for a drink and eat elsewhere.
Posted by longboarder from San Francisco on 5/11/08
Our time on Kauai was amazing. The highlight was our experience at Bar Acuda. We had such a fabulous dinner. Every dish was perfect. The space was cozy with candlelight and groovy music. This is just what Kauai needed. I'm from San Fran and heard the chef/owner is from there as well. Turns out he's the genius behind the legendary 42 Degrees and Slow Club. Well done, Mr. Moffat.
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