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The Dolphin

4.0(2,266 reviews)

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Found in Kauai, The Dolphin is a local business. This restaurant sits at 5-5016 Kuhio Hwy C, Hanalei, HI 96714, Estados Unidos, on the island's north shore. The Dolphin suits families, couples and solo visitors who want a straightforward meal in Hanalei. First-time visitors can expect a restaurant setting with a menu built around Hawaiian cooking, including fresh seafood, poke, plate lunches and tropical fruit. Diners have given The Dolphin a rating of 4 out of 5 across 2266 reviews, placing it among the more reviewed restaurants in the area. The venue's website is http://www.hanaleidolphin.com/, and five photos are available. The Dolphin is easy to reach from Hanalei and Princeville, both close to the address on Kuhio Hwy. Travellers based in Lihue, Kapaa, Poipu or Kilauea can drive to the north shore to eat here. Kauai's tropical climate keeps leeward coasts drier and sunnier through the year, while the wetter months tend to fall between November and March. Hawaiian food centres on fresh seafood, poke, plate lunches and tropical fruit, which shapes what many restaurants on the island serve. Visitors arrive on direct flights from the US mainland, and inter-island flights and ferries link the main islands. English and Hawaiian are the main languages, so ordering and getting around are simple for most travellers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dolphin known for?

The Dolphin is a restaurant in Hanalei serving food in the Hawaiian style, where fresh seafood, poke, plate lunches and tropical fruit are staples. Its 4 out of 5 rating comes from 2266 reviews, and its website is hanaleidolphin.com.

What should first-time visitors expect at The Dolphin?

First-timers at The Dolphin can expect a restaurant setting in Hanalei at 5-5016 Kuhio Hwy C, with dishes drawing on Hawaii's seafood, poke, plate lunch and tropical fruit traditions. English and Hawaiian are the main languages spoken across the islands.

Where is The Dolphin located on Kauai?

The Dolphin sits at 5-5016 Kuhio Hwy C in Hanalei, on the north shore of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. That puts it on the same highway as Princeville, the nearest of the listed nearby places.

Who is The Dolphin best suited to — families, couples or solo visitors?

As a restaurant on Kuhio Hwy in Hanalei, The Dolphin welcomes anyone looking for a meal on Kauai's north shore. The island's tropical climate keeps leeward coasts drier and sunnier year-round, while the wetter season generally runs November to March.

Is The Dolphin easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Kauai?

Reaching The Dolphin means heading to Hanalei on Kuhio Hwy, a drive from towns such as Kapaa, Lihue or Princeville. Kauai is part of the Hawaiian Islands, which are served by direct flights from the US mainland plus inter-island flights and ferries.

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