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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 2531 reviews

What K C doesn't like about Smiley's Local Grinds:
If you look at the price, it went up $1 every year, the plate lunches. In addition, little bit for the price. You going pay for $15+ plate lunch, better be filled up like Chun Wah Kam. Not like before. I been here several times when I come to Kauai. It's always been pretty good, but times are changing. View all feedback. What User likes about Smiley's Local Grinds:
We visited for takeout and it was both delicious and affordable! We tried the chicken plate with both garlic and regular sauces, and both were fantastic! The chicken was wonderfully crispy, and the regular sauce had a nice little kick. The macaroni salad was also an unexpected favorite. For dessert, we had the banana cream pie, which was light and refreshing. We can’t wait to return and try more dishes! View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 50 reviews
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06.10.2024 - 07:58

Make time for this place during your stay in Kauai! FYI it is just a walk up window, no seating inside or out so we just took the food back to our hotel. Also t...

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Cristle
06.10.2024 - 07:58

If you’re looking for a spot for Hawaiian plate lunch, go here. I got the smileys chicken and Kalua pig combo. Food is ono, staff is friendly.

James
06.10.2024 - 07:58

I ordered the Terikayi chicken and beef. The teriyaki chicken was out so they subbed out for Smileys chicken. The whole meal was so delicious. The staff was so...

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Ryan
06.10.2024 - 07:58

Really good food. Long line but line went quickly. everything we had was good. Takeout only though but everyone was having fun just eating in their cars

Tye
06.10.2024 - 07:58

Simple order take out place serving really good Hawaiian food. Gets busy at times. Garlic shrimp is is 8/10, headless shell on. You get around 8 shrimps drenche...

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 17 reviews

This place is so delicious. A cute little hole-in-the-wall restaurant that’s always busy. Very generous portions, and obviously made fresh. You might have to wa...

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This local place was recommended by our rental car company. There’s no inside seating but the food was amazing. We ate in our car and the plate lunches were exc...

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Best plate lunch on the island for low cost! This was our first stop after getting off the airplane and our last dinner before leaving. Plenty of variety. The w...

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Our last night here and I finally got to try a Loco Moco. And they did not disappoint Mac salad is like my moms, which makes sense. She was born here

No seating, no problem eating in the car and the children on the kapuze. they wait reasonable, because only one person works. eating was amazing and cheap for t...

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Facebook
4.9 ★ from 19 reviews
Foursquare
3.7 ★ from 24 reviews
Google
4.7 ★ from 831 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 120 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 721 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.6 ★ from 749 reviews

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