Living Foods

What a great market + fresh restaurant hidden away in an array of little shoppes.... Go for the brunch, come back for the dinner.

It looked very promising, it’s a nice setting and the menu sounded great. Unfortunately just about everything disappointed. Oysters on the half shell (4 small ones for $20) were very average. Fish tacos were again just ok, and at $18, you’d expect 3 (you get two, no sides). Hamburger was surprisingly bland and the fries were soggy and lukewarm. Mai tai was nothing special. Felt bad for the server who said she was new and she seemed a bit overwhelmed. But we watched our drinks sit on the bar for 10-15 minutes before finally coming to our table. I understand staffing shortages are real challenges for restaurants, especially during a busy week, but the quality of the food at Living Foods just isn’t there.

Basically find a table, and use the QR code to order what you want. We were told someone would come and take your order, but they basically said use the QR code and order. Had the smash burger and Cuban sandwich. Both very tasty. The burger toppings tasted really fresh and the bun was great tasting too

My brother and his family took me their. Good food, good times. 4 adults, 1 toddler.

Such a great concept, combo restaurant and market. Inside is filled with tons of yummy and healthy foods! If you choose to sit down and eat you’ll be just as happy! Everything we ordered was amazing (fish and chips, beef salad, mushroom appetizer), especially the mac and cheese. They also have a great fruity pebbles cookie. 10/10! The service is great as well, everyone is so friendly :)

Super sweet service with a crazy good smoked pork Cuban sandwich. Cute spot for an early dinner before catching sunset at shipwrecks.

Amazing food. Delicious drinks. Not the best dining experience due to their ordering system. There’s a hostess, and people that bring food, but there’s a just QR code on the table, and you have to browse the menu, and order from there. Nobody checks in to make recommendations, answer questions, etc. The food came very quickly, but the drinks didn’t arrive until after we were basically done with our meals. (This was at 5:15pm, and most of the tables were empty. I wouldn’t have been bothered by this if it was during a dinner rush) We would have much rather had an actual server.
Otherwise, the best Cuban sandwich I’ve ever had.

A good selection of foods. I've had the fish tacos and fish & chips. Both are delicious. A good selection of draft beer (Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze for me)! And sitting on the outside porch with the cool Hawaiian breeze was just delightful. I normally only give five stars to fine dining establishments. But, it just seems right here.

Quaint healthy store. Little over priced. Good matcha lattes + service.

We’ve been staying in Kauai for a week and have been to Living Foods three times. As other reviewers have mentioned, the market is expensive, but all of the prices are listed. We were going to pick up some essential items but opted for a grocery store 5 minutes up the road.

The reason for the five stars is the cocktails and service. I'm not sure if it was like this before Covid, but you scan a bar code, enter your card information, and place your order. Despite the negative reviews, It couldn't be easier. Also, there are waiters/waitresses everywhere, so if you have a question, they are happy to assist. Two of the three times we were here, I asked a waitress for a drink recommendation, and they had the bartender create something for me. Cocktails are pricey, but they are priced competitive to cocktail prices across the island. The atmosphere is friendly, and the drinks are good. One of the nights we ate dinner here and the food was good as well