ABOUT US
Rooted in Aloha. Inspired by the Ocean.
Nāmaka Restaurant N Bar was created from a deep love for Hawai‘i — its people, its flavors, and its spirit. Founded by Chef Aurora Levy Rosin, Namaka is a reflection of her lifelong journey through art, food, and community, blending fine-dining craftsmanship with the warmth
and soul of island hospitality.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Locally Inspired, Tropically Elevated, Gourmet Comfort
At NAMAKA, we believe exceptional dining begins with exceptional ingredients, genuine hospitality, and a deep respect for Hawaiʻi.
Every dish reflects our passion for locally inspired flavors, seasonal ingredients, artistic presentation, and thoughtful service. Inspired by the beauty and bounty of the islands, we combine world-class culinary techniques with the warmth and spirit of aloha to create memorable dining experiences.
Whether you’re joining us for fresh island seafood, premium steaks, handcrafted cocktails, Happy Hour, or live music, our mission is simple:
To make every guest feel welcomed, appreciated, and excited to return.
Our ʻOhana
Behind every memorable meal is a team that truly cares.
NAMAKA is proudly family-owned and operated. Together with our dedicated kitchen, bar, and front-of-house team, we work every day to create a welcoming place where exceptional food, handcrafted cocktails, live music, and genuine aloha come together.
To us, ʻohana means more than family—it means community. Whether you’re a lifelong Kauaʻi resident or visiting our island for the very first time, we hope you’ll feel at home the moment you walk through our doors
OUR STORY
Every great restaurant has a story. This is ours.
NAMAKA wasn’t created simply to open another restaurant—it was created to bring people together.
For Owner & Executive Chef Aurora Rosin, food has always been about more than what’s on the plate. It is about creating experiences, celebrating community, and making every guest feel like they belong.
For more than 30 years, Aurora has been at the forefront of culinary innovation, wellness, vegetarian cuisine, specialty diets, and hospitality. Long before farm-to-table, gluten-free, plant-forward cuisine, allergy-conscious cooking, and customized dining became industry standards, she was creating thoughtfully tailored menus for clients with diverse dietary needs and lifestyles. Her philosophy has always been simple: exceptional food should be inclusive, beautifully crafted, and never require compromising on flavor or creativity.
Her career has taken her from New York City’s fast-paced culinary scene to some of the world’s most exclusive homes, luxury events, fashion productions, and advertising campaigns. She has created dining experiences for internationally recognized entrepreneurs, celebrities, creative visionaries, and luxury brands, with work connected to W Hotels, Ray-Ban, Vera Wang, Balenciaga, Adidas, W Magazine, and other globally recognized names.
Working at the highest levels of fashion, hospitality, and media kept Aurora at the forefront of emerging food trends and evolving culinary techniques. Those experiences continue to inspire every menu she creates today.
After rebuilding her life following the devastating 2018 Kauaʻi floods, Aurora poured everything she had into creating NAMAKA—a restaurant that reflects not only her culinary journey but also her deep love for Kauaʻi and the community she proudly calls home.
Today, NAMAKA is proudly family-owned and woman-owned. Aurora works alongside her daughters, Sierrah and Rosie, building a restaurant where every guest is welcomed like family and every meal is crafted with care.
In its first year, NAMAKA was honored with the Taste of Hawaiʻi Best New Discovery Award, recognizing the passion, perseverance, and dedication behind every plate served.
Meet Chef Aurora
Owner • Executive Chef • Artist • Entrepreneur • Mother
With more than three decades of culinary experience, Aurora has built a career defined by creativity, innovation, and genuine hospitality.
An artist by training and a chef by passion, she believes every plate should tell a story. Her work combines beautiful presentation, bold tropical flavors, locally inspired ingredients, and heartfelt hospitality to create unforgettable dining experiences.
Whether serving a celebrity at a private event, creating a menu for a luxury fashion production, or welcoming a family celebrating a birthday at NAMAKA, Aurora believes every guest deserves the same level of care, creativity, and respect.
Why We Do What We Do
We believe a restaurant should be more than a place to eat.
It should be where birthdays are celebrated, anniversaries are remembered, friends reconnect, families gather, and visitors experience the true spirit of Kauaʻi.
Every guest who walks through our doors becomes part of the NAMAKA story.
Thank you for supporting a local, family-owned restaurant and allowing us to do what we love every day.
From our ʻOhana to yours … Mahalo for being part or our journey.
NAMAKA