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Red Salt vs Bar Acuda
Both establishments are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Bar Acuda is preferred by most writers compared to Red Salt. Bar Acuda has a TripExpert Score of 88 with endorsements from 7 publications such as Frommer's, Zagat and goop.
Red Salt
Gayot
Fodor's
Zagat
Frommer's
2251 Poipu Rd, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
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Gayot
15.0
"The minimalist presentation sets the proper stage for food that is satisfying, yet light."
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Fodor's
"A smart, sophisticated decor and exceptional food paired with professional service make Red Salt a great choice for leisurely fine dining."
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Zagat
4.5
""Delicious, inventive renditions" of Hawaiian cuisine in a "cool setting" that's a "nice respite from the traditional island decor.""
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Frommer's
"The best hotel restaurant on Kauai may also be one of the smallest and hardest to find, tucked inside the discreetly located Koa Kea Hotel & Resort."
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Bar Acuda
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Lonely Planet
goop
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5 Kuhio Hwy 5161, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
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Gayot
14.0
"Like an oasis in the desert, this sharp little tapas restaurant has refreshed the otherwise rather dreary culinary world of Kauai's North Shore."
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Travel + Leisure
"A list of 50 wines with a focus on Rhone-style varieties, half of them offered by the glass, accompanies the Spanish-style tapas dishes at Kauai's Bar Acuda in Hanalei."
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Zagat
4.0
"Expect "a bit of urban chic" at this "lively" Med mecca in "picturesque" Hanalei, a "people-watching" scene that "could stand on its own in San Francisco or New York.""
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A trendy wine and tapas bar presents ornately plated food that’s noteworthy, but pricey."
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goop
" Thanks to the chef’s close collaboration with island fishermen and local organic farmers, these small plates are brimming with Hawaii-inspired fare made from fresh, regional ingredients."
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