Kauai Ono

Kauai Ono is a motley crew loosely centred around owner and chef Justin Smith. Raised on Mexican street food and educated in chemistry in conjunction with his blue-collar and hands-on nature have left Justin with a unique set of kitchen skills. In addition, his formal culinary training in Europe (blah), along with many other travels, have left him culturally aware and able to incorporate the local flare into his approach to food.

After having worked in Michelin 3 Starred (blah) restaurants in Spain, as well as foodie hot spots (blah) in Costa Rica and the west coast of the US, Justin and his family are now semi-settled in Kauai, with an occasional work stint in snowy Alta Utah, or the Namotu Island Resort in Fiji. When not giving his all in the kitchen or seeking solace in the water, he's attempting to control the chaos at home with his identical twin sons Rio and Luka. Blah, Blah, Blah, check me out. Food's simple but good! Let's eat.

Kauai Ono currently offers two different presentation styles for full-service catering. Our Plated & Coursed meal service is designed for more traditional dining environments where guests are seated. The Feast of Small Plates offering is designated for a cocktail party environment where guests are milling about and not set. Both styles typically begin with passed-appetizer service and are adjustable in the form to fit the individual setting.