JO2 Natural Cuisine

Small place that puts out great food (Asian fusion) with beautiful presentation. They had some unique dishes with a great combination of local flavors. The food here was better than what we had at the 1 Hotel. Apparently their menu changes daily based on what’s freshly available but we loved everything we ordered and the people next to us also loved what they had.

The bread was delicious, which was served with oil and vinegar for dipping. The presentation of the food was good. With my dinner, I would have preferred roasted veggies with the Ahi, but it came with boiled potatoes and veggies, which are a bit too tough and bland. It did come with sauce though. Unfortunately, I didn't see it feel any fans or air conditioning. It was stuffy and uncomfortable. They opened the door for air flow, but then a fly came in. You can also hear the road traffic. Dessert was delicious and nicely presented. The staff was very nice and attentive. I want to love it, but I only like it. It was worth trying.

Best restaurant ever!! The food was out of this world!! I highly recommend the early dinner!!! The scallop ravioli was to die for and will go down as one of the best dishes we have ever had! I’m fact, we made reservations for the next night to go again! The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff is incredible. Thank you to Paka for two amazing nights of wonderful service!!! We will miss JO2!!

My partner and I came here and it was our favorite dinner on the island. The service was great and the server explained the dishes to us as they came. Everything was fairly quick to come out and was delicious. The yuzu beurre blanc in the scallop ravioli was my favorite and they gave extra bread so we could get all the flavor. The braised beef was perfectly tender, and all the sauces in all the dishes were fantastic. All the scallops were also perfectly seared and cooked. The creme brulee didn't crack when we hit it but not sure if that's intended. The pistachio ice cream was also fairly salty and overpowered the pistachio. Overall would come again -- they had great service and great flavors.

Every dishes are very creative and delicious. There are early dinner specials 3 courses for $50 including one small plate , one big plate and a dessert. Dishes are very tasty. Highly recommended. Better make reservations ahead.

Great restaurant for a healthier meal. Knowledgeable about allergens. Excellent service. Gluten free options and others. Seed oils in some things, but they mostly cook with butter.

The best restaurant on our trip to the island. It was highly recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. If you're lucky enough to get Nicole as your server, she'll make great recommendations. All the staff are very friendly and are always checking in on you. And yes, get the scallop ravioli, its lived up to the hype. I recommend getting an extra side of the yuzu butter sauce for dipping. Cant wait to get back to Kapa'a for another visit.

After reading all the amazing reviews, my husband and I knew JO2 was going to be on our list of places to check out while in Kauai. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to our expectations. It could’ve been the dishes we ordered, but even the green bean tempura everyone raves about was good, but nothing special. We also ordered the scallop risotto and the branzino. I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re making a drive or if you’re looking for a stand-out meal. My husband and I are born and raised in LA, and have traveled a lot, which could be why we have higher standards for meals. I, personally, believe a lot of the positive reviews are from people who haven’t tried many Asian dishes, and are wowed by the Asian fusion aspect of JO2. Overall, it’s a decent restaurant, but for the cost and taste, I would pass.

Perfection!! Small place...many servers!! Delicious opakakapa presentation... beautiful! Flowers, flower petals!! Spring rolls yummy!! Desert.. cheesecake mango sauce.... Excellent! VERY LOUD!! TOO NOISY!! They need padding on ceiling & walls to quiet. We couldn't even talk to each other.... Our daughter arrives from LA tonite... we will pickup at airport & head to JO2 for 6:30 reservation. We'll talk to each other in the car!!

I found JO2 on YouTube review. This was listed by a couple as a must go place to eat while in Kaui. So after a fun day of golf we headed over to JO2. The restaurant located in a small strip mall seemed and was very simple , the inside very quaint and hostess was very pleasant. We started with a couple drinks and move right into the carrot ravioli so delicious as we shared every bite and lick the plate good . Then went right for the suggested dish on YouTube and it did NOT disappoint off the charts in flavor , texture and overall presentation . Dessert Chocolate Cream Brûlée we have to say was just ok and we both cherish a this dessert . Overall a great experience and our server Dana was awesome and made or dinner a pleasurable experience . JO2 is a must do fir you too while in Kaui Until next time ....

The tuna belly had fish muscle making it difficult to eat. It's was the scraps, so ok, let's turn that into tartar. The duck confit salad was good, however the duck was hidden on the bottom- losing the crispness. This feedback is not meant to upset the chef, but to share some ideas to keep loyal guests happy. Hibiscus tea too strong, please taste your batch. Service was pleasant. Ambiance was nice.

Food and service were excellent. Second time here and it's still satisfying. Dinner for four was delicious and well spent. Shout out to our server Nicole who was so welcoming. Early Dinner $50 (Bouillabaisse, Lemongrass Crusted Fish, Cheesecake & Red Wine)! Green Goddess Drink Green Been Tempura Beef Cheek Hokkaido Risotto Kama Panna Cotta dessert

This place was amazing. We went on a recommendation from a trusted friend who frequently visits Kauai. This was the best meal of our vacation by far. Our server was so welcoming and knowledgeable about all the menu items. We started off with a couple of cocktails. Quite tasty and beautiful presentation. The first course we had was the crispy duck salad. This dish was very unique and incredibly tasty. For the main course we had the beef cheek and a fresh fish that I can't remember exactly what it was but it was delicious. Had the panna cotta dessert. Light and sweet. Very good. The vibe was casual but trendy. Very understated location in a mini strip mall. The focus was really on the food and almost completely locally sourced ingredients. We were so impressed by our food here. Would definitely recommend.

This staff is gracious, kind, thoughtful, accommodating, and all around excellent! When my wife and I got stuck on the Kalalau Trail they helped us reschedule our reservation and celebrated us with some delicious treats when we finally made it in! I recommend the Early Dinner Prefix Menu and go with someone to be able to split all the dishes for maximum tasting awesome-ness!

Great experience, thoroughly enjoyed the appetizer (poached carrot ravioli - ordered it to try something new and it was delicious!), entree (slow braised beef cheek - rich flavors and everything went well together), and dessert (manjari chocolate creme brulee - good flavor and texture). We also had the yuzu cheesecake, this was the only item I wasn't too fond of, it was a bit tart for my preference but aside from this, recommend all the other dishes. The server was friendly and service was pretty quick. Space was a little small but it was nice, would have liked better ventilation since we were by the kitchen and smells were good but strong and stuck to clothes. Overall, do recommend if you have a chance to visit!

Wonderful gem of a spot, with excellent service, delicious and creative food, and a neighborhood restaurant vibe. High end food but in a casual setting. Especially enjoyed the mushroom tempura, scallop ravioli and Japanese fried chicken but honestly everything was good!

One of the top five meals of my life and I've had some amazing meals. Our server was so sweet and efficient. We were right by the kitchen and watching chef interact with his guests shows how much he truly cares. The crispy duck salad is not to be missed. The flavors, texture, everything was on point. We loved the braised beef cheek, it was melt in your mouth amazing and seasoned perfectly. The green beans are perfection, crunchy, salty, divine. We might be the anomaly because we didn't love the scallop ravioli, it was good but not blow your mind amazing. It fell a little flat compared to everything else. We can't wait to be back on the island and go to JO2!

Adding a few more images from our latest meal there. Everything was outstanding as usual.

After looking at a few forums of places to eat near our hotel in Kapaa, JO2 was highly recommended. I made a reservation for a Tuesday night and it wasn't busy when we arrived but was busy once we left. We opted to share a few small plates such as the oyster ravioli, hamachi crudo, tempura mushrooms and duck confit salad. Our waiter asked if we wanted to space out our food in a certain way and we just said to have the food come out when it was ready. About 10 minutes after ordering, our oyster raviolis and hamachi crudo arrived. Both plates were small and we ate both of them rather quickly. Consensus: the oyster ravioli presentation wasn't as nice as other photos of them shaped as dumplings, but the sauce was tasty, and the hamachi crudo was fresh and tasty. Then, we waited, and waited, and waited for our duck confit salad and tempura mushroom dishes. We waited probably 40 minutes before they arrived. I don't know if our waiter placed our order all together and the kitchen was slow, or if he placed the items in later. We'll never know. He was also pretty absent from our table and the table next to us. Once we finally receive the tempura mushroom and duck confit salad dishes, I placed an order or their cheesecake so we wouldn't wait too long. These two last dishes were tasty. The cheesecake arrived swiftly and that was our favorite dish of the evening. Overall, the food was good, just the timing of receiving our food was a little off. It's also a restaurant that tries to be elegant with a casual vibe which was a little confusing when we were trying to figure out what was acceptable to wear.

We thoroughly enjoyed a fine dining experience at this small, intimate restaurant in Kapa'a. Every dish is perfectly executed and beautifully presented, a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. We had the Hokkaido scallop ravioli, the green bean tempura, the ahi & scallop combo w/yuzu beurre blanc, and the lemongrass crusted mahi. We've spent eight weeks vacationing on Kaua'i over the past three years, and this was one of the best meals we had. If you enjoy gourmet food, seek out this restaurant.

Service is terrible Manager gets very flustered when anything is an inconvenience. They admitted to messing up my order and did nothing to help. Drive the extra 5 mins to the nearest one.

Jo2 is consistently delicious. Beautiful food. Amazing flavors. Wonderful service. The best on Kauai...trust me. Yannick is amazing . Never disappoints.

Excellent foods. Keep in mind that the portions are small, tapas. Excellent service. Love our waitress. The place ambience is cozy and nice.

The best meal we have had on Kauai. Flavors were bold and creative, but well balanced. It's a very broad menu and I wish we could have tried more (esp the veg dishes). Scallop and carrot ravioli (more like tortellini in shape) were my two favorites but the tempura green beans, togarashi encrusted shutome and scallop risotto were also very tasty. Risotto was a bit more like a moist rice pilaf in consistency, but still quite flavorful. Service was kind and food came promptly. If we had more time on the island and time away from the kids we'd definitely come back. It's more of a date spot vibe than family oriented.

The staff and chef we so incredibly accommodating. Best recommendation in Kauai so far. If you happen to get Noelani as a server you will be so lucky. Kind and beautiful! She was the best. The food tastes amazing! Great fish! Thank you crew at J02!

Came here by recommendation online and our group was not disappointed. They, like a lot of amazing restaurants on the island, source local ingredients which means their menu changes constantly. Dana was amazing, and not only was she attentive, but provided amazing recommendations for all of us, on TOP of making sure our food restrictions for the kids were met. Everything. Was. Fire. The only thing I felt was underwhelming was the Tom Yum Risotto; but the octopus that accompanied it was amazingly tender and perfectly charred. The scallops were all fresh and delicious, + cooked to perfection. The Cornish hens was moist and crispy, and the Kuruboto Park was so tender and flavorful. Desserts were top notch (get that chocolate creme brulee. Wow!) The food paired with the service was a great experience for all of us. If we find ourselves back on Kauai, we will definitely stop in again!

It started when we exited the disabled spot andafe our way towards the front door on the walkway. This restaurant built a park let that completely blocks the path. So we went all the way around to the other side of the parking lot where a ramp puts you into the walkway from the other side. That one is unobstructed. I suspect the local licensing authority allowed this during COVID. Not sure why they haven't been required to dismantle it now...they were not even using the space last night. Then we entered and the hostess seemed intent on putting us on a lousy spot , perhaps to ensure the wheelchair was out of the way. That began the real problems...my wife could not enjoy her meal at all when that kind of crap happens. We were offered the patio too ..that was actually more insulting because it was ..honestly no joke...completely devoid of customers. We would have been alone on the patio with a closed door separating us from everyone else. So whatever We took the lousy table and watched as couples entered after us got better tables in the adjoining room. So now the food. It was good. The tempura mushrooms were delicious. The ahi and scallop combination was very tasty. The quality of seafood was. Very high. The drink: we had their version of a mai tai. I suppose they felt that mai tais were too sweet and not nearly bitter enough...they corrected that with their drink. It was nearly undrinkable. We drank half between us and left the rest. The waiter was very nice, knowledgeable and efficient. All in all, if the hostess did not seem to be trying to hide our presence from the other guests, we might have enjoyed it. As it was, we will never go back and we would encourage anyone with a wheelchair to avoid this place like the plague. Speaking of the plague...if anyone in Kauai local government reads this....you might check to see if they are still really allowed to block a walkway from the only disabled parking spot in the strip mall to their front door.. especially since they really don't seem to be using it.

Food 9.5/10 Ambiance 10/10 Staff 10/10 Price 9.5/10 Parking 8/10 Reservations 10/10 recommend Here is an excellent place if you are looking for seafood with a mixture of Asian and European flavors. Looking at the current and past menus, the chefs really change it up from time to time mixing in various Asian (Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian), French, and Italian flavor profiles to their dishes. The highlight of tonight's meal was the Seared ahi and Hokkaido scallops, yuzu beurre blanc, vegetable medley (potato, brussel sprouts, green beans, zucchini). The ahi was cooked to perfection with a rare middle and featured two different sauces; my favorite being the yuzu beurre blanc. The Local honeycomb salad, (creamy goat cheese, crostini, tomato, arugula) was an excellent starter. I was worried the honeycomb would overpower the dish with its richness, but it had a wonderful balance with the goat cheese, tomato, and vinaigrette. The Hokkaido scallop risotto, basil, Tom Yum was another excellent choice. While ours was a little over al dente, it offered a wonderful flavor twist with Tom yum. The scallops had a dash of spice (like a sriracha mixture) that helped to round out the dish. This dish had me circling the bowl with my spoon to get every last bit. The Tom yum offered its usual appeal, with the sourness being slightly muted offering a nice balance to the rest of the dish. While the highlight was the ahi and scallops, this was the most memorable for me and something I'll want to try the next time I cook a risotto. We were also fortunate to receive the Hokkaido scallop ravioli with yuzu butter sauce, tobiko from the chef. It was a nice starter that offered the same yuzu beurre blanc as the ahi and scallop dish. The ravioli was light and worth sharing if you are getting a different entree (ahi and scallop); to have more variety instead of the same sauce. Normally, I would not have gotten multiple scallop dishes, to get some variety, but my wife doesn't eat cooked fish; such a tragedy. But, the Ono, Mahi, and marlin being offered tonight looked and smelled wonderful at the nearby tables and the other patrons all seemed to enjoy the dishes. There is also an Early Dinner Menu from 5-6 pm for $45. While we did not get it, had I been alone, this is what I would have gotten as it featured the honeycomb salad, choice of an entire (Ono or marlin), and a choice of dessert for a very reasonable price considering the listed prices for each dish. Ambiance is great and they have a decent selection of wine and mixed drinks if you want to compliment your meal. The staff is wonderful and very attentive throughout the meal. Parking was my only concern as the lot can get full quickly (25-30 spots) as guests are eating a number of the restaurants. But, there is additional parking nearby at the car wash and other location next door (call to ask/confirm). Definitely recommend reservations as it seems to be a very popular restaurant filling up moments after we arrived; we arrived early for our 600 pm reservation. Despite being completely full, I did not feel like it was noisy or that I needed to talk louder or repeat myself; and I seem to do that a lot more nowadays in general and even in quiet places so it must have been okay lol. I feel like the price was on point for seafood; not to mention a remote location like Kauai. The best value has to be the early dinner menu at $45, but two entrees and a starter salad for a little over a $100 for a nice evening out was a good price. Everything appeared to be fresh and I would consider returning to try their other dishes or their early dinner menu.

Jo-2 Natural Cuisine was an amazing family experience together for us! Our server, Zari, was patient with answering all of our questions about the menu and offered suggestions to faves. She gave us impeccable service throughout our dinner. The chefs and waitstaff were all FANTASTIC! I'd come back tonight, but I think my family wants to try a new place for dinner...boo who We had complimentary warm bread and oil/vinegar for the table. The prefix meal was the best value at $45 for 3 courses...appetizer, entree, and dessert. Reservations are recommended for sure! The restaurant was a chill vibe and had tables and booths. We luckily fit our family of 4 in a cozy booth. It was perfect!

Saved this for our last night in Kauai as it came highly recommended. Delicious food and great presentation!

Maybe you should start by just looking at the pictures of the food. I'm not sure we've been to a restaurant with food that looks so good in its closeup. Just absolutely beautiful. Honestly, I could go on and on about the food because it was that good. Really we enjoyed a truly excellent meal here. But instead I'll just focus on just one dish. They served a bolognese with salad. Not on the side, but as part of the dish. It was brilliant. Totally creative and delicious. That's the kind of restaurant that I would give 10 stars to if I could. Not to be missed...

We got a reservation for 5pm a couple weeks out before our Kauai trip. I ordered from the pre-fix menu, and hubby ordered from the regular menu so we could try different entrees. I started out with the honeybee empress drink, all the food came out soon after and all very beautiful and instagramable! Some are more mentionable than others so keep reading below. My pre-fix included: honeycomb salad minus the goat cheese - the honeycomb was interesting, however the salad was like any mixed greens lemongrass crusted mahi - this was a generous portion and very good. panna cotta with ice cream - we were stuffed by the time the dessert came. Hubby ordered: Scalloped Ravioli - The taste is fine, but tbh we couldn't tell if there was actually any scallop inside. Scallop risotto - this was very delicious with large pieces of scallop. So Ono! Lobster Tail linguine - very tasty and size lobster tail. I think their entrees are what stand out here, everything is sharable. And I feel one prefix and adding other entrees is the best way to get a taste of everything.

It was good. Did the chefs 3 course. Felt the Ono slightly overcooked. This is healthy eating as they claim so sauces are definitely lighter. Service was fabulous.

The service here is a bit of a hit or miss. We called to make a reservation and was put on hold for almost ten mins. I think the hostess forgot about the call so I ended up hanging up since I was about 13 mins away. It took us a little over 15 mins for the waiter to come to take our order. Then because they were short staffed, they couldn't accommodate dietary restrictions much. We ended up ordering honeycomb salad and tempura green beans. Both were okay and nothing to rave home about. They do serve bread for the table which I thought was a nice touch so that folks can nimble on food while we wait for our order to be taken. Overall I wouldn't come back but glad we gave it a shot.

Food was great, but a bit too pricy. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with explaining the menu. They were able to accommodate us even though we had no reservations. It's a rather small venue within a strip mall, so reservations in busy times are definitely needed. Everything was great, just a bit too expensive.

amazing experience - everything we had was amazingly fresh and delicious. We had the 3 course meal and the selection was limited but all of the choices were well done - will come back the next time we are in Kauai

Came with a group of 8. Varied menu options but we got here just in time for the $45 dollar three course meal. In a dive strip mall with challenging parking, not what you'd expect for a higher end place. Happy servers with great aloha attitude. Food was creative if a bit small on portions. The time it took us them to serve was ridiculous long especially dessert which mad no sense as the restaurant was half full at best when it came. Yes, there before 6 and still there after 8 and half empty. Unless you like 20' between small portions. How was the food, solid 4 stars but the ridiculous no sense long wait even for a party of eight they need to improve

Scallop Ravioli 4 dumpling shape, yuzu butter sauce, strong yuzu flavor, citrusy while creamy Green Bean Tempura 4 not enough garlic sauce, lightly deep fried, not greasy Slow Braised Beef Cheek 5 super juicy, tender, soy flavor, gnocchi Roasted Rack of Lamb 4 slightly spicy, soy flavor, medium rare, medium juicy, veggie too bitter Seared Lemongrass Crusted Mahi Mahi 2 coconut white sauce too plain, fish medium firm, no flavor Yuzu Cheesecake 4 creamy, too much strawberry jam Lavender Ice Cream 5 strong lavender flavor, not too sweet Lychee Punch 3 sweet, no strong lychee flavor

This is our fourth visit. It's always so good can't wait to go again. We always get the tasting menu very good value for money . Always order the ono or rainbow runner fish .good cocktails too.

After reading all the amazing reviews, my husband and I knew JO2 was going to be on our list of places to check out while in Kauai. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to our expectations. It could've been the dishes we ordered, but even the green bean tempura everyone raves about was good, but nothing special. We also ordered the scallop risotto and the branzino. I wouldn't recommend it if you're making a drive or if you're looking for a stand-out meal. My husband and I are born and raised in LA, and have traveled a lot, which could be why we have higher standards for meals. I, personally, believe a lot of the positive reviews are from people who haven't tried many Asian dishes, and are wowed by the Asian fusion aspect of JO2. Overall, it's a decent restaurant, but for the cost and taste, I would pass.

Great sauces. Marvelous food definite #1 in Kauai. Started with bacon and pork belly dumplings in a tamarind sauce. Flavorful! The Duck salad was especially nice. The blend between the Kale and the duck was spectacular. Then sweet potato dumplings. Ahi and scallops as the main dish. The scallop was sweet and very rich. Finally the lava cake. Scrupti

Don't let the outside of building scare you off, the food here is amazing! (Located in an old strip mall) Whatever you eat, make sure to have dessert! The cheesecake is the most amazingly delicious I have ever had! It's not a traditional cheesecake at all and must be tried to understand what I'm talking about! The Special which includes appetizer or salad and dessert is a great deal! Highly recommend.

Creative innovative delicious food. Outstanding service at a pleasant outdoor table. Best restaurant experience we had on Kauai.

A unique fine-dining place with amazing food and flavors. We went here after seeing a couple of recommendations online. We made a reservation at 5pm which is when they open, and it looked like the restaurant would let one party in at a time and seat them. It was a bit weird and I thought it was inefficient, but they let us in after a bit. They had an early dinner option from 5-6pm where it was $45 for a prix fixe menu of 3 courses. I opted for that while my husband ordered from the main menu. He got the braised beef cheek and the ravioli. I picked the honeycomb salad, the salmon, and the panna cotta. Food: Honeycomb salad - 4/5. This was really unique. It came as a stack with tomatoes, greens, goat cheese, honeycomb, and a couple pieces of crostini. The flavor of the honey was really natural and sweet which combined really well with the creaminess of the goat cheese. Not really a salad though. Salmon - 5/5. Deliciously seared, this was so buttery and tender. The butter sauce was great with the veggies. The skin was still on so it added some nice flavor. The inside though was pretty medium rare, which turned me off a little. I asked them if they could cook it more, so they took the dish back and cooked it through. I thought it was a bit unprofessional that they just took the dish back. Braised beef - 4/5. Super tender. My husband said it had good fat content in the meat but needed a bit more oomph. Panna cotta - 3/5. Nothing special. It had a scoop of weirdly flavored ice cream on top but the panna cotta was average. Came with a mixture of berries too.

Loved the food here. True Asian fusion. We will make this a place to have dinner each time we return to Kauai. It's in a tiny strip mall and offers a great ambiance once you're indoors. Definitely a worthwhile place to add for a delicious dinner by a top notch chef. The dumplings were made of scallops which were so deliciously different than any dumplings we've ever had. Hubby said his dish was by far the best cooked fish he's ever had.

This is hands down my favorite restaurant anywhere. You will not go wrong with anything on the menu, but the tempura green beans, the carrot ravioli, and the risotto are amazing. This is also one of the best restaurants for vegetarians on the island. Service is friendly and helpful, food is delicious. You must eat here if you are visiting or if you live here!

This small place was suggested to an acquaintance at the Westin Kauai Villas (Kristi). The JO2 owner/chef Yannick and she were high school classmates, and she told us he is a talented and passionate restaurateur. And boy was she right! We had the wine-paired dinner with the ravioli appetizer, salad, a delicious crispy duck salad, and the fish preparation was solid. Swordfish with a lobster sauce, the Ono with curry....i can say enough good things. I may need to write a followup to this review. This will be a regular stop on every trip we take to Kauai going forward.

My boyfriend and I managed to get a reservation for the same day at around 5:45PM, right in time for their pre fixe early dinner menu! The parking lot was full so we had to park a bit down the road. The restaurant was busy, so a reservation is highly recommended. It wasn't too loud, and we were seated and greeted right away. We chose the pre fixe dinner menu, and basically got one of each item. We were also recommended to try the sautéed string beans from our server. Our server was absolutely lovely and was very attentive. She was hospitable and answered any questions we had with enthusiasm. The standout for me was the lamb dish. It was incredibly tender and perfectly cooked. The veggies around it were just okay and could've used a bit more seasoning but that's okay. The fish my boyfriend ordered was unfortunately very dry. We were told it'd be more of a medium rare, but it was definitely well done. As for the recommended string beans, I see the appeal, but it personally wasn't worth it to me. The starch was more soggy that crispy, but it did help maintain the flavor of the sauce. Truthfully, I'd only come back for the pre fixe dining option. It's fairly expensive and wouldn't have been worth it to get just the entree for this price. I believe their pre fixe options change frequently, so I'd recommend trying this spot just for that kind of variety! Overall, great service and good value for the pre fixe.

The tasting menu was amazing. The Marlin and Ono were prepared perfectly. Curry and coconut, flowers, presentation superb. Can't wait to go back. Don't miss this place. Best meal we had ALL week.

Went for dinner. The food was delicious as always. We were full by the time we finished the appetizers. A great meal can be had just by ordering off that menu.

Our dinner at JO2 was delicious. Our waitress was the best. When I return to Kauai, I'll be back!

Paka and the team were on it and provide us with excellent service. We occasionally dine here and noticed the presentation to have an uptick. Our poultry came out drier than expected but it was nothing to throw a tandem over. The (Ahi) fish was cooked perfectly which is not easy to do as the fish loin is lean. We will continue to patronize this restaurant.

We had Thanksgiving dinner there. The food was what would be described as Pacific Rim fusion cuisine in some places. The original owner was Jean Marie Josselin, one of the founding members of Hawaii Regional cuisine. I went to two of his earlier restaurants over 25 years ago so was curious to try this one. He has since sold it but the current restaurant team did not disappoint. Our server was extremely pleasant, the interior was modern and pretty. The food came out quickly and the courses were well timed. We got the prix fixe meal that was not traditional Thanksgiving fare. (We could have ordered that but we chose not to). My starter was a beautiful stack of sashimi on a fried wonton chip. I think it could have been a little better had the fish been tossed in the sauce more as it seemed a tad bit underflavored. I assume they wanted the true flavor of the fish to shine through. My entreé was a perfectly cooked piece of Opah atop a bed of veggies in a delicious Thai influenced lemongrass coconut sauce. There was a really fancy fried potato Garnish on top. My dessert was a pumpkin creme bruleé. Sorry I forgot to take a photo of the entreé.

One of the best meals I ate was at J02 . They offer a prix fixe $45 3 course menu from 5-6pm, but I opted to order a la carte. Their refreshing unsweetened hibiscus iced tea was a welcome respite from all the fruity and sweet drinks found all over the island. The crispy duck confit salad for $25 could have been a meal by itself, and the perfectly ripe star fruit added a nice tart accent to the rich duck confit. I don't remember the filling in the ravioli, but this dish was delicious. The ravioli were perfectly and lightly handled. The best dish of the night was definitely the slow braised beef cheek for $45. It was so tender and such a generous helping that I took most of it back to the condo to enjoy later. Served with vegetables and soft dumplings, this is the meal you want to eat if you love beef and are very hungry for some upscale comfort food. They have a handy parking lot in front, and lovely professional service. If you are staying in the middle part of the island this is an easy spot to access for a comfortable high quality meal. I made my reservation about 1 month in advance, so if you want to be sure to get a table, plan ahead.

Wow! We went to most of the go-to spots on Kauai that had high reviews and many of them were very overrated. JO2 was by far the exception to that. The food was the best we had on the island. Prices were reasonable for the fresh ingredients and creative dishes you are getting. The service was also top notch and everyone was very attentive and friendly. We got the scallop ravioli, quail, pork belly bolognese, and tempura green beans for the small plates. The bamboo steamed fish, scallop and ahi combo, and beef cheek for the large plates. There were 6 of us and we thought we would be leaving hungry, but all of us left full and happy. The green beans were so good we ended up ordering two. The presentation was beautiful and everything was delicious. If you're looking for an unforgettable meal on the island, definitely go to JO2!

From the reviews I read, this was a pleasure. We celebrated our 50th Anniversary at J02. They treated us very well. The food was outstanding. Do not judge this from the outside of the building. What was very nice, the service was pleasant and not distracting. Paka, was a great help throughout the evening.

After bookmarking JO2 Natural Cuisine due to its many great reviews, I was thrilled to finally experience it, especially since my husband had coordinated a surprise birthday celebration for me there. He made reservations a few months in advance, and when we arrived on a Friday evening about 25 minutes early, we were fortunate to be seated right away. The restaurant appeared to have two section when you walk in and we found they seated us next to the bar. Our server greeted us promptly and shared the specials. After browsing the menu, we decided to order a few appetizers and each try one of the specials he recommended. However, as the minutes passed, we began to wonder about our order. The waiter returned with water and complimentary bread and butter, which we appreciated. After about 40 minutes, he checked on us again, and during that visit, he revealed there had been a glitch in the system, and our order had never been entered. While we understood it wasn't his fault, we were both feeling a bit hangry by then. To make amends, he brought us an appetizer on the house, which we ate quickly. Unfortunately, he also informed us that one of the specials was sold out, asking us to choose something else from the menu. By this point, we had already waited over an hour. Slowly, our appetizers began to arrive, and once we finished them, our entrées finally came. Though our food eventually arrived, we couldn't help but wish for a smoother experience. We appreciated the waiter's acknowledgment of the mishap, we felt the service could've been better. We also felt a bit isolated seated next to the bar, especially when the other dining room was livelier and we made reservations for a celebration. When we finally paid our bill, we realized we had spent 2.5 hours at the restaurant--much longer than we anticipated, which meant we missed our next destination. Despite the hiccups, some of the plates we ordered were delicious. While it won't be on my list to visit again soon, I'm hopeful we'll get a better experience in the future.