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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Restaurant Reviews ยป Hawaii Restaurants ยป Best Places to Eat in Kauai: RumFire Poipu Beach

    Published: July 24, 2017 / Updated: October 14, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    Best Places to Eat in Kauai: RumFire Poipu Beach

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    Offering breathtaking oceanfront views and delightful dishes representative of the diverse cultures of the island, RumFire Poipu Beach is one of the best places to eat in Kauai.

    Best Places to Eat in Kauai Hawaii: RumFire Restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Dining at a restaurant that serves expertly prepared dishes is a fabulous experience. Dining at such a restaurant that also includes fantastic service is even better. Now combine those two with the added bonus of stunning oceanfront views and you have one of the best places to eat in Kauai.

    That's the terrific trifecta restaurant experience I enjoyed at RumFire Poipu Beach.

    RumFire Poipu Beach Kauai

    Kaui Sheraton Poipu hotel review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    RumFire Poipu Beach restaurant is located inside of the Sheraton Kauai Resort, which is one of only two hotels with beachfront access to beautiful Poipu Beach.

    Enjoy dinner at RumFire, and you can soak up stunning sunset views like this:

    Beautiful Hawaiian sunset on Poipu Beach in Kauai, Hawaii on UrbanBlissLife.com

    This was the view from my seat at this gorgeous table with a breathtaking view of the ocean.

    Best Places to Eat in Kauai: Rum Fire, restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    But this table isn't the only table with a view at RumFire Poipu Beach. There are 180-degree ocean views from every single one of the restaurant's 240 seats.

    RumFire Kauai restaurant

    The atmosphere here is elegant, but casual and cozy. It's a great spot for dinner dates and family dinners.

    Drinks

    I really enjoyed the cocktails served at RumFire.

    Mai Tai at Rumfire in Kauai

    We all got to try Kauai’s Best Mai Tai by Nilo Badua ($14). This Mai Tai received over 1,000 votes during the Kauai Bartenders Challenge 2015. It includes Mount Gay XO Rum, lime juice, spiced Falernum, and an herb infused simple syrup. I usually find Mai Tais too sweet, but I really enjoyed this one!

    planet oregon pinot noir

    Being more of a wine lover, I was delighted to hear our server recommend an Oregon wine: the Planet Oregon Pinot Noir.

    Starters

    When you dine at RumFire, you instantly get a taste for the creative cuisine to come. Instead of a basket of bread, you're offered a snack mix of spiced popcorn and pretzels.

    spiced popcorn at RumFire on Kauai

    It's a fun, salty, spicy, unique beginning to a wonderful meal ahead!

    Lumpia at RumFire in Kauai

    Then I was super excited to see lumpia on the menu here. I love how the menu at RumFire Poipu Beach reflects the mix of different cultures that make up Hawaiian culture. This Shrimp Lumpia with  Cilantro-Ginger Soy ($14) is a wonderful starter!

    Check out my Cooking Class: How to Make Filipino Lumpia to learn how to make your own lumpia at home.

    romaine salad at RumFire on Kauai

    If you're looking for lighter fare, the North Shore Baby Romaine salad ($17) comes with crab, avocado, cherry tomatoes, sprinkled with parmesan cheese and topped with a wasabi dressing.

    Venison Tartare at RumFire on Kauai

    One of the more creative and visually interesting starters is the Beet Stained Maui Nui Venison Tartare ($18). This is topped with a 65 degree sous vide egg, and served with red onion, sea asparagus, mango dijon, and crispy herb baguette slices. Yummy and an Instagram-worthy dish!

    fried brussels sprouts at RumFire on Kauai

    The Fried Brussels Sprouts ($11) are served with Portuguese sausage, spiced macadamia nuts, and a miso Vinaigrette.

    Entrees

    Moving on to the main entrees, we started with trying the newest dish at the time, which was a tasty cast iron chicken dish with fresh spring vegetables.

    Where to Eat in Kauai: Rum Fire, restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com
    scallops at RumFire on Kauai

    I chose to have a split of two main dishes: the Scallops special and the Misoyaki Butterfish. 

    The scallops were seared perfectly and I found the corn risotto that came with it to be incredibly flavorful.

    The Misoyaki Butterfish was glazed with a rice wine chili and topped with tobiko. It was easy to understand how the butterfish is one of the most popular dishes at Rumfire. The fish was absolutely tender and full of sweet tangy flavor.

    Dessert

    And of course, you can't leave without having one of the delectable desserts at RumFire Poipu Beach.

    baked Kauai at RumFire on Kauai

    The star of the night for me was a true table-side show stopper: the Baked Kauai for Two ($15). This is RumFire's take on the classic Baked Alaskan dessert. It's torched table-side by an able-bodied server to give the outer meringue layer the signature browned look.

    Where to Eat in Kauai: Rum Fire, restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The Baked Kauai is given a Hawaiian twist with inside layers of coconut ice cream, pineapple cake, and then a Lilikoi anglaise. It's as tasty as it looks and sounds!

    Where to Eat in Kauai: Rum Fire, restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Another dessert that was popular at our table was the Brûléed Cheesecake with caramel sauce ($10)

    Executive chef Michael Young

    RumFire's program is headed up by Executive Chef Michael Young. If he looks familiar, it's because he appeared in a November 2015 episode of “Cutthroat Kitchen” on the Food Network. Chef Young has over 25 years of restaurant experience and his philosophy is to let the ingredients he works with speak for themselves. His inspiration can be seen throughout Sheraton Kauai Resort's restaurant menus through the introduction of new, locally sourced items such as Niihau lamb and Makaweli beef.

    Thanks for an incredible meal and dining experience, Chef Young!

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    Where to Eat in Kauai: Rum Fire, restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Dining at RumFire Poipu Beach is a fabulous multisensory experience. From the beautiful restaurant interior to the creative and flavorful cuisine to the stunning beach sunset, if you dine at RumFire, you are in for a memorable evening!

    2440 Hoonani Rd
    Poipu Beach
    Koloa, HI 96756
    808-742-4RUM (4786)

    HOURS
    Tuesday to Saturday
    Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Bar 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    Liquid Aloha Hour Specials 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bar only | 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Full restaurant

    For more information, visit the RumFire Kauai website.

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    Disclosure: my meal was complimentary as part of a Kauai press trip. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. I only write about subjects I personally enjoy and believe you will, too!  

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      1. Amber Lacy says

        May 15, 2018 at 3:08 am

        We came in for Mother's Day dinner. Pretty impressed with the view and the seating area.

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      2. Jessica Lacy says

        January 22, 2018 at 5:49 am

        A lovely beach and you look incredible in it,

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      3. Karen @ Smart Steps to Australia says

        November 11, 2017 at 6:14 am

        Oh Hawaii is on my must-visit list so stumbling upon this post as I'm thinking about where to go on holiday next year feels like it was meant to be! This place looks awesome!

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      4. Natalie says

        July 26, 2017 at 3:08 pm

        Can I just move into this restaurant?! It's got everything: great food, perfect views, and gorgeous decoration. Love it!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 18, 2017 at 5:40 pm

          I know, right?!

      5. Emely Roman says

        July 25, 2017 at 6:14 pm

        Wow what a gorgeous locations. This makes me want to go on a vacation!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 18, 2017 at 5:39 pm

          It was so pretty! I hope you get a vacation soon!

      6. Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

        July 25, 2017 at 12:56 pm

        Wow, all the yes to this place! It's clear they put as much thought into presentation as the taste of the food. And I adore those booths!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 18, 2017 at 5:38 pm

          The experience and food was so amazing!

      7. anvita says

        July 25, 2017 at 9:59 am

        Look at all the exotic food. Seems like you had an amazing time. I am in love with the view.

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 18, 2017 at 5:38 pm

          I had a great visit :) Hope you can experience it sometime in the future, too!

      8. Sam says

        July 24, 2017 at 4:14 pm

        Arg! I want to be there munching so bad!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 18, 2017 at 5:37 pm

          Itโ€™s such a fantastic place! I hope you can visit someday!

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