CJ’s in Princeville used to be called Chuck’s Steakhouse. We used to have a couple of these in Northern California, and dinner was always good. Since they changed to CJ’s, they lightened the place up, with newer décor and really friendly service. Make reservations - we called a couple of hours before dinner (8pm reservation), and when we arrived, the folks ahead of us had a 30-minute wait while we walked right in.
The food is straightforward. Always beef, steaks, and prime rib (unless they run out). Fresh Island fish is my choice, even though I love a good steak. The dinners include an all-you-can-eat salad bar that is pretty nice for Kauai. We all had ono (fish) - two had it prepared with garlic and wine sauce and one had blackened Cajun style. You get a large baked potato (most places charge you extra for a potato) and a boatload of fixin’s: bacon bits, sour cream, chives, butter. Excellent preparation and large portions for hungry tourists.
So if you need a salad fix and a great main course, try CJ’s in Princeville. In the Princeville shopping center near the Chevron station.