GREAT EATS HAWAII: TRES LOUNGE

Saturday, January 5, 2013

TRES LOUNGE - KAPAA, KAUAI

TRES LOUNGE

KAPAA, KAUAI

TRES LOUNGE

440 ALEKA PLACE #1

KAPAA, HI 96746

808-823-0600

www.treesloungekauai.com

HOURS: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM NIGHTLY

Closed Sundays

Our little Kauai Beach Shack is located near the Tres Lounge in Kapaa. I have always wanted to dine here when visiting the Island of Kauai. Had an opportunity on this trip so we went in for dinner. First off I was surprised that the place is more of a bar/lounge than restaurant. There are large couches where you can sit and listen to music and a few tables on the bar side of the building. This place seems to play live music continuously. During our visit a more laid back duo played during the dinner hour and then a full band took the stage to kick the party up a notch. We settled into a comfortable booth overlooking the bar and music lounge. The waitress was nice but did not offer any insight to the menu when we asked what was good. Service was quick and the food came out of the kitchen lightening fast. We started with the Louisiana Sliders ($10). Nice little burgers served with caramelized onions on a Cheddar Biscuit. My Nephew loved the biscuit bun. These were pretty good little sliders. Next up was a huge bowl of Cajun Fries ($6). These gotta be some of the best french fries on Kauai. Loved the crispness and flavor. These fries rock and are a reason to stop into Tres and enjoy a cocktail and big bowl of fries. The Kauai Grilled Steak ($14) was served with a garlic/shoyu marinade and lettuce for wrapping. I completely missed the lettuce and did not wrap the beef. Think I would have enjoyed this more if I would have made wraps. The Delta Ribs ($16) were sweet, tangy and succulent. The meat fell of the bone. Thought these were darn good ribs. I liked the food at Tres Lounge and would return again.