Gather With Friends At Bar Acuda, A Terrific Tapas Restaurant In Hawaii
By Megan Shute|Published September 20, 2019
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
There’s no doubt in our minds that the Hawaiian Islands are home to some incredible restaurants, and while it can be easily argued that the food is the most important aspect of a restaurant, ambiance also plays a role. Even better are restaurants that have the whole package — good food, stellar views, beautifully-decorated spaces, and an unforgettable experience. You’ll find all this and more at this unique restaurant that serves up some of the best tapas in the Aloha State in a gorgeous, uniquely Hawaiian atmosphere.
Found in the heart of Hanalei, a sleepy small town on the north shore of Kauai, is Bar Acuda, a tapas restaurant you’ll want to add to your Hawaii dining bucket list.
Named one of Food & Wine magazine’s "Top 10 New American Chef," back in 1996 when he was working in San Francisco, owner and chef Jim Moffatt decided to embrace the simple life right here in Hanalei and opened the marvelously mouthwatering Bar Acuda.
Specializing in tapas — small plates inspired by several Mediterranean cuisines — you’ll love everything about the menu at Bar Acuda, from the local cucumber salad, whole roasted bruschetta made with local tomatoes, and seared sea scallop to grilled lamb riblettes, grilled flank steak skewers, and mushroom arancini.
With so many excellent choices, it can be difficult to decide what to order, so we suggest asking your server for help in ordering the right amount of food.
The menu changes to reflect availability as well as seasonal tastes, but almost always includes seared fresh fish and grilled beef skewers. No matter when you visit, you’re sure to find something sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Pair your meal with a glass — or a bottle — from the expertly-curated wine list that features an enclave of small passionate producers from Oregon, California, Italy, France, and Spain. Specialty cocktails (bot alcoholic and not) are also available.
Whether you enjoy your meal on the torch-lit veranda or in the sleek dining room full of warm tones, you’ll be swept up in the atmosphere of Bar Acuda.
So, what are you waiting for? If you're looking for a dining experience unlike any other in Hawaii, you'll love Bar Acuda. After all, there's a reason it's consistently ranked as one of Hanalei's best restaurants.
Bar Acuda is open daily from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit their website. Have you ever been to this unique tapas restaurant and bar on Kauai? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below.
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