I can’t help it. I love food. I like to eat it, watch others cooking it, experiment with it, and even use it in sculptures. (I refer here to my 5th grade art class assignment entitled: the food pyramid.)

Anyway, perhaps that’s why I write about food so often. There is just something about finding a great restaurant and eating there often that makes life seem more full and inviting. So I am going to go ahead and tell you about Bar Acuda.

If you like delicious food, Bar Acuda is a great place to visit. They’ve been around for over 5 years now, and they have a wonderful head chef who brings an artistic and international flair to the cooking. For instance, I would recommend trying an appetizer or two, but only if you bring in a large group. The appetizers are served tapas style, making them a fun experience for the whole table.

All of their food is good. Seriously, everything I’ve tried was different, interesting, and incredibly tasty. My recommendation is to go there hungry and be willing to try something you wouldn’t normally try. I can guarantee you that, unless you have severe food allergies, you won’t regret it. If you want an actual food item recommendation to try, I would say the seared sea scallop or the house-cured chorizo. Both were recommended to me and I loved them.

Oh and definitely save room for dessert. Trust me.

Bar Acuda is located right here in Hanalei off of Kuhio Highway near Waioli Park. It’s not hard to find and its easy to access, especially if you stay on the north side of the island. So eat well and enjoy!