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Josselin's Tapas Bar & Grill

Kukui'ula Village Mall, 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756 (Koloa)
808-742-7117
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Ranked #6 of 25 restaurants in Poipu
Price range: CAD31 - CAD62
Cuisines: Tapas, Pacific Rim
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Koloa
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connecticut
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44 reviews 44 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

We have been to this restaurant many times over the last few years, and we drive down all the way from the North Shore to go here. Small plates are definitely the way to go, so you get to sample all the wonderful creations. This time we had the Corn Brulee, the Butterfish, the tostadas, the stuffed Naan, the tempura... More

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Plano
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19 reviews 19 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Small plates were good overall. Ordered 5 for the 2 of us. Shrimp Tempura (good), Shrimp Duck Confit Tacos (very good), Risotto with roasted veggies (OK), Seared Diver Scallops (very nice, large scallops), and roasted smoked ribs (best dish). Our only issue was the dishes came too fast. Server said the kitchen would pace, but we had a new dish... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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48 reviews 48 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We visited the restaurant in the early evening with another couple. We were quickly seated. This is a 'small plates' the of place. Our drinks were quickly served. The menu was excellent in that it provided a wide variety of choices. The waiter was helpful in explaining how the tapas process worked since none of us had experience in Tapas.... More

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New York City, New York
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29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Tapas-inspired food without any flavor. Everything tasted just a bit strange (curry muffins?). And for tapas, the portions were much too large. Add high prices to the mix and you're left with a very disappointing meal. Not worth it.

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Bellmawr, New Jersey
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

The food presentation was beautiful and everything was cooked really well, but the food didn't taste up to our expectations! My husband really disliked this restaurant, he only really liked the pork dumplings, I thought it was alright. The sangria was delicious, but unfortunately the food was really not good. Also, the attitude of our waitress completely changed when we... More

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WA
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93 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This place is way too overpriced. We asked the server to get us hot water and the server forgot. Everything including the Sangrias are over priced. They charge $25 for a prawn dish which fills you up slightly more than air

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I've been to Kauai three times.... and have eaten at Josselin's every time. I am a real foodie and I have to say that Josselin's is one of the very best restaurants that I have ever eaten in. Absolutely everything on the menu is fabulous. A real treat!!

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Seattle, Washington
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Food and service were top notch!!! Best description is Spanish tapas meets hawaiian fusion with an Asian flare thrown in... Get the Lychee Sangria and the Malasadas and you will be a happy camper!!!

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Texas
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65 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
216 helpful votes 216 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Very rarely get to go to a tapas bar, so a real treat. We arrived right at happy hour (5-6 pm). The restaurant is located in an upscale shopping area. There is no view but the inside is very well decorated. They have half off on their sangria cart (three different kinds), sake, and a few selected appetizers. Sorry, no... More

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Kalispell, Montana, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Rock Shrimp Tempura is really amazing and reasonably priced. It was served beautifully on a special steaming dish and had the most amazing melt in your mouth combination of mildly sweet, creamy and slightly salty shrimp. Every dish was equally well plated and a culinary wonder. Only wish we would have discovered Josselin's Tapas before our last evening. It was... More

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