Sleeping Giant Grill in Kapaʻa, HI, is a welcoming seafood restaurant that brings together fresh flavors, relaxed island energy, and dependable service in a laid-back setting.
Known for its breezy atmosphere and pared-back style, it offers a satisfying menu built around bowls, fish tacos, and burritos, giving guests a delicious way to enjoy local-inspired favorites without sacrificing speed or convenience.
Whether you are stopping in for a quick lunch, settling in for dinner, or dining solo, the restaurant delivers a casual experience that feels easy, comfortable, and distinctly local. With fast service and counter-style ordering, it is a smart choice for anyone who wants quality food served with efficiency and a friendly, no-fuss approach.
What makes Sleeping Giant Grill especially appealing is its balance of flavor, flexibility, and accessibility. Guests can enjoy dine-in, takeaway, delivery, or on-site service, making it simple to fit a great meal into any schedule.
The menu includes comforting choices, healthy options, quick bites, beer, and wine, so there is something for different tastes and occasions. The restaurant also highlights local specialty items, adding a sense of place and authenticity that helps set it apart.
Outdoor dining adds to the experience, giving customers the chance to enjoy their meal in the open air while taking in the relaxed charm of Kapaʻa. Reservations are accepted, and payments are easy and convenient with credit cards and NFC mobile payments.
Sleeping Giant Grill also shows a strong commitment to welcoming every guest comfortably. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and seating, helping ensure the space is usable and inviting for more visitors.
Its strong reputation is reflected in a 4.70 out of 5 rating from 1,101 reviews, a clear sign that customers value both the food and the overall experience.
Located at 440 Aleka Pl, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, and reachable at +1 808-822-3474, Sleeping Giant Grill stands out as a dependable, high-quality seafood restaurant where locals and visitors alike can enjoy flavorful food, efficient service, and a truly relaxed dining experience.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
(Grilled sesame soy ginger)
More than a bowl, it's a vegetarian feast. Brown rice homemade pinto beans, jack and cheddar cheese fresh tomato salsa sauteed tofu and shredded cabbage
Vegetarian pinto beans, cheddar cheese, brown rice and sour cream
Grilled chicken topped with teriyaki sauce and served with scoop of rice, and carrot sticks
Organic tofu sauteed in our teriyaki sauce, served on a scoop of rice and carrot sticks
Sauteed tofu, beans and cheese, served on a scoop of rice
Large flour tortilla filled with cabbage, carrots, cucumber, clover bean sprouts, brown rice, sweet red onions, your choice of protein and our famous sesame island dressing.
Two soft tacos filled with your choice of protein, shredded cabbage jacr and cheddar cheese fresh tomato salsa garlic cilantro cream and sweet onions ono
Andy irons large flour tortilla filled with homemade pinto beans, brown rice jack and cheddar cheese fresh tomato salsa. shredded cabbage and sour cream
Organic romaine tossed in housemade ceasar dressing, topped with fresh grated parmesan and crispy croutons
Organic kailani farms greens, shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, mung bean sprouts, sweet red onions. Served with our sesame island dressing on the soy ginger vinaigrette
Hear from our valued guests
Super speedy, delicious, had variety and satisfied every dietary need (especially vegans and vegetarians), affordable for island pricing! Very nice people and highly recommend! I got the adult tempeh bowl with no cheese and had the vegan cilantro sauce, devoured quickly! 11/10!
Such good local Hawaiian food. Very fresh, several options, great service. Kids loved the keiki bowls, husband loved the fresh fish, and I loved the fried chicken wrap. Ate here twice during our trip and it would've been more, but we didn't try it until a couple of days before leaving. Definitely give it a try!
Nutritious meets SAVORY. Best seared ahi wrap you will ever have on this planet. No joke. I’ve traveled. This place is amazing. My wife says it deserves a Michelin star. Seared ahi salad also amazing. And the keki menu is perfect.
We went for lunch with our friend who lives in Kauai. We all enjoyed our food. The staff was very friendly and helpful too. We will go back again in the future.
Cute little eatery. Walk up, order, sit down (inside or outside), they bring your food to your table. It's BYOB, so if you like a beer or a glass of wine with your meat, bring it with you! Like my sister said; when they serve your food on a paper plate, you know it's good!
Amazing food and very quick service. This is definitely a place to have lunch or dinner in this part of the island. The menu is very diverse and suits all preferences. We had a seat ouside and ordered six dishes which totaled $126. We tried tacos, wrap and plates with chicken and ahi fish. Everything was fresh and delicious. A lot of free parking space as well. Highly recommend, the wait was only 4 or 5 minutes.
Sleeping Giant Grill has been one of my family's favorite lunch spots on Kauai for years. My wife, daughter, and I always look forward to coming here because the food is consistently excellent and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. The fish wraps are outstanding, both the fried fish and grilled fish versions, and the sauce that comes with them is absolutely delicious. Everything tastes fresh, the portions are generous, and you can tell a lot of care goes into the food. We especially enjoy sitting outside and taking our time over lunch. It's the kind of place that keeps you coming back again and again because you know you're going to have a great meal every time. If you're looking for one of the best casual lunch spots on the island, I highly recommend Sleeping Giant Grill. Steve and his team do a fantastic job. Mahalo and Aloha!
Update: Changing to 5 stars. The team at Sleeping Giant Grill responded quickly and refunded us. :) Mistakes happen and I really appreciated the way they handled this situation. Unfortunately we were headed to the airport which is why we couldn’t go back. The rest of the food we got was excellent. I will absolutely be back! Original review: I paid $26 for a salad with fish (the mahi was recommended) and it had no fish. Basically I paid $26 for lettuce. Got take out so didn’t notice until it was too late. Now I have to pay for a second dinner.
We enjoyed this food so much that we came back a 2nd time. The fried chicken tacos were amazing! My husband loved the fish tacos and the habanero chicken plate.
My family absolutely loved the teriyaki chicken - had others who appreciated the many vegetarian options. The bean burrito was lacking flavor (maybe add a sauce) but was very filling. The server didnt seem to excited to take our order but otherwise it was great. $85 for a family of 2 adults and 3 kids.
Common questions about Sleeping Giant Grill
Sleeping Giant Grill is located at 440 Aleka Pl, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, United States, Kapaʻa, HI, United States.
You can reach Sleeping Giant Grill by calling +1 808-822-3474.
Sleeping Giant Grill has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1101 customer reviews.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following offerings: Beer, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Wine.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following dining options: Counter service.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following atmosphere: Casual.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following payments: Credit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following children: Good for kids.
Sleeping Giant Grill features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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