Kauai Restaurants

Elizabeth "Liz" Foley is the creative force behind this stylish, open-air restaurant overlooking the manicured grounds at the Kiahuna Swim and Tennis Club. Liz makes sure that every detail is taken care of, from polished slate floors to fresh flowers. This casual sophistication makes for a wonderful setting, but the real reason to visit Casa Blanca is the food. Lunch is a creative selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, and brochettes; among the offerings are Greek lamb, prawn and scallop skewers, Algerian chicken skewers, and Moroccan vegetables with couscous. There's even a kid's menu with such classics as PB&J and grilled cheese. Liz also offers a tapas menu of small items, each one so delicious you could make a meal of it: Moroccan chicken crepe, Italian shrimp, and their signature "must-try" lobster ceviche. But it's at dinnertime that the stars come out, and Liz's famous culinary talents really stand out. Try her North African lamb with fennel and harissa, maiale con ginepro (pork with juniper and gin sauce), zarzuela (Spanish stew with lobster, shrimp, mussels, tomato, and saffron), and pollo limone (roasted chicken with lemon and wine). Whatever you order, do not miss the light and creamy chocolate mousse with orange. Even non-chocolate fans will be licking the bowl.

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