Restaurants in Lihue

“We had the most wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. The food was outstanding and so was our server Matt. He made several suggestions and all were awesome He gave impeccable service and made our evening very special. Kudos to Matt”

“Hard to believe you can get such great sushi from a food truck. I’m partial to sashimi and it is always fresh, perfectly cut, and beautifully presented.”

“one of the best meals of my life and I ate here twice!! traveled all over the world so that says alot”

“great service..great food and drinks”

“The food is amazing! The staff is wonderful!”

“Best Luau on the island. Can’t wait to come back.”

“New owner has turned this spot into the best drinks, menu and service on the Island. Ask Alyssa to mix you Bloody Mary! Awesome!”

“The food was absolutely delicious. The kid menu was a hit with our daughter, which is sometimes very challenging. The atmosphere was very upscale for little Kauai with very reasonable prices for us locals. I absolutely recommend the food here.

Kid-friendliness: They had an awesome kids menu, which is hard to find at upscale restaurants.”

“Awesome service!! And, the food was very delicious!!! Highly recommend!! Thank you☺️”

“TJ was phenomenal and made great recommendations. Which were great suggestions. We’ll be back! Coconut Shrimp and Salmon and Calamari were all amazing! Drinks were delicious. Also the cheesecake was awesome! Kauai Tai was great!”

“Salad bar and music ambience is amazing and breathtaking.”

“There is no seating. The options are incredibly limited. They didn’t have much stock when I showed up. Having said that, it‘s a great resource. A wrap in the fridge can come in handy if you can’t get to a restaurant before they close.”

“Awesome guys and awesome service! The food is winnah”

“Our bartender, Amanda, was top notch! We ate there a couple times and thought the food was great too.”

“Awesome atmosphere. Great Service and the best we have ever had on any of the cruises”

“Excellent food, atmosphere and server Craig I ordered the Mac nut fish superb and my family ordered prime rib and filet mignon tasty as well. All melted in your mouth”

“Ahi tacos are amazing and big!”

“Staying at the resort and had the “catch of the day” and wife had the pork sliders. Both meals were very good. Read some iffy reviews but our eating experience was nothing but good.”

“There was only one guy working the whole restaurant and he was also bartending. He is awesome! Totally rocking it and working so hard. His name is Dan, and he’s the man! Pleasantly surprised at how good our experience was.”

“We are Marriott Owners and stayed on property to enjoy the Royal Sonesta amenities. Kukui's bar opened up after their beautiful remodel.while we were there. I shared my thoughts with Anthony, who was the manager on site. Christmas Day was crazy busy and the staff kicked butt and did a fantastic job. Boy, were they hustling and still kept their composure and professionalism! The menu has been refreshed and had many great healthy options. The prices are standard for this type of higher end property. The breakfast menu offered many options and all that we tasted were beautifully plated and very delicious! Yes, there were hiccups, which is expected, but the staff did the best they could. I'm not going to mention what needed to be improved on yet. As good as everything was, we know it will keep on improving as everyone settles in. Congratulations to Royal Sonesta and your entire team. Review in 12/26/24 Lucy & John Proud Marriott Owners”

“Checking out all the stores.”

“Not a WOW experience but acceptable. Reservations made with note that we were celebrating a birthday but manifested or uttered about the special occasion. Wish we were told about the Fish of the Day but I guess we could have asked. An Early Bird (5-6 PM) menu provides a short but nice list of food and drinks which I would take advantage of the next time around. Major renovation in progress and planned for different areas of the resort but it didn't affect our dining experience. The staff were presant.”

“Our bar tender was really friendly and personable. I saw him making conversation with everyone sitting at the bar including us. The drinks were delicious, we didn’t try the food unfortunately but the menu had some good options. Perfect place to hangout and wait for your flight, they have AC too which was a huge plus for us.”

“We eat here every time we’re on the island and they never disappoint! Homemade pasta…yum!”

“This place became a staple during our stay!!

The vibes are unmatched at Rainbeau Jo’s 🤩 and the food and coffee… delicious.
If you need a morning caffeine and positivity pick me up, pull up to Rainbeau Jo’s.

The smoothies, bagels, and coffee (must try the sleepy giant) tasted so fresh and delicious.

We love the Rainbeau Jo team 🫶🏼”

“If you like homemade banana bread, you will love this place. The cookies and the banana pudding dessert were delicious too. Good prices. Easy walk from the cruise ship!!!!!!!”

“Our family very recently vacationed in Kauai to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary. I had reached out to Ko Bakery several weeks before our trip to have a cake made to surprise my parents. We chose the Haupia with Lime buttercream and also got a dozen cupcakes (yellow cake with chocolate buttercream) for the kiddos. The cake and cupcakes were AMAZING!!!! Their customer service is incredible (especially since we were communicating through email) and pick up was a breeze. I highly recommend Ko Bakery!!!”

“Delicious, well portioned and priced! Cheapest beers and cocktails to go you'll find around! Wish they were opened later but hopefully that will come! Highly recommend!”

“AMAZING! The best waffle I have ever had!”

“I recommend the fried chicken with the Garlic sauce!Not too salty and not super deep fried! Was super good! And they stay up later then most shops in Lihue! 🤙🏻 5 star for me 💙🌺”

“Excellent food friendly service Wishing Kyle. his Ohana ,employees Merri Hurisumasu Be Safe hungry soing their MOW!!!!”

“Absolutely phenomenal! Delicious food and drinks. Spectacular hospitality! Mahalo Aloha Craft Cafe for making us feel like Ohana!”

“Kawaii Kokoro Patisserie is absolutely amazing! Everything is delicious, but the cheesecakes—especially the Japanese cheesecake—are a standout. It’s so light and perfectly balanced, not too sweet. The profiteroles are incredible, and it’s impossible to pick a favorite flavor. Some of my other favorites include the lilikoi mousse cups, crème brûlée (both vanilla and Kona coffee—so good!), arare cookies, manju, and my newest obsession, the panna cotta! They also offer scones and a variety of cookies, all made with high-quality ingredients. We ordered ahead, and everything was beautifully packaged and ready when we arrived. The service was fantastic, and the owners and staff are genuinely kind and welcoming. If you’re looking for delicious, high-quality pastries and desserts, this place is a must-visit!”

“We had a cold brew with coconut cream and an açaí bowl. Both were wonderful!
The lady was kind and helpful.
Thank you for NOT adding unnecessary sweeteners or juice to the smoothie part!
There is a nice covered area to sit while enjoying the treats.”

“Loved it!”

“The ginger snaps are amazing! Everything is amazing! We loved the cheesecakes as well.”

“4.5 stars. Generously priced AND proper espresso? I’m impressed.

What I got: Iced caramel latte for $5.49. They were out of macnut syrup which was the only thing on my mind during our 10 hour flight. Quite disappointing, but I was still understanding about it. After all, $5.49 for perfectly pulled, beautifully roasted shots of espresso? Kinda hard to be upset for too long.

Atmosphere: The earth tones in here are beautiful. Simple, not boring. Clean, decent amount of seats/tables.

Service: The girl taking orders was pretty standard, but the lady making the drinks was very bubbly and had a pretty smile!”

“Amazing food. Priced affordable for a big group. HUGE portions.”

“Skinny Mike's ice cream took my taste buds to a different dimension. Awesome place for amazing ice cream!”

“One of the only restaurants(if not THE only restaurant) that is a must eat during return visits to Hawaii. Really wish there were locations in our area.”

“Got the curry chicken salad on gluten free bread and it was incredible! Highly recommend stopping here if you have a gluten allergy and are looking for a delicious sandwich.”

“arrived at this bakery within a shopping plaza for the malasada with cinnamon sugar and the chiffon cake with guava and I would have to say tamalasada is similar to what you would imagine. a donut is like and fresh, but the chiffon cake is the one that stole the show because the guava syrup it comes with is surprisingly refreshing and it reminds me of a really good wedding cake”

“Best Loco Moco, we stop here every time we visit the island.”

“The food was exceptionally delicious and the choices were varied. There were six different preparations of poke. I chose spicy ahi and green onion ahi. Stellar range of flavors. The staff were friendly and very willing to explain the differences in preparation. Highly recommended!”

“Wired Monkey smoothie was great. Glad they are still in business.”

“Im so grateful for Aloha Aina Juice Cafe! I enjoy an acai bowl daily from you guys and it's always amazing! Thank you for the delicious, nutritious foods and the positive vibes every day. 🙏🏼☀️🌺”

“Shaka Burgers makes me smile! They’re so good! Best burgers on Kauai! And their shaka fries are incredible! All served with a smile out of their red food truck across from the Costco gas station.”

“Sunrise Coffee is a great spot to start your day! I throughly enjoyed the matcha latte, açaí bowl, and donuts. I highly recommend checking them out.”

“Friendly service and great food”

“friendly service nice atmosphere”

“Make sure to come visit this place if you love filipino food it is the best”

“This is a cozy, casual spot that clearly has a lot of locals coming in as well as visitors. Cash only, but very worth getting cash if you need to in order to go. I really liked the counters running throughout the place, which gives it a very communal feeling as you end up sitting next to other guests. The 2 servers for the whole restaurant were extremely efficient and took good care of everyone despite it being busy. The fried wontons for an appetizer were freshly fried and very tasty. I appreciated they actually arrived before dinner as an appetizer, which I've noticed restaurants lately struggle with. This was my first time trying saimin, but I'm a big ramen fan so it was right up my alley!The special saimin was very good; it was reminiscent of ramen for sure, but the ham and the wontons in it added an interesting twist. I wasn't a fan of the pork, but I don't usually like chasu in ramen either. My husband had the extra large size and it was a lot of food! The lilikoi chiffon pie was amazing! Super light and delicate in texture, both for the filling and the crust, and the lilikoi flavor was subtle but perfect. I would regularly go here if I lived on Kauai and if we weren't leaving tomorrow, I would certainly consider returning to eat here again during the same trip.”

“Best local place that's in the corner of industrial bldg. and the food is really good. I suggest all visitors and locals if you haven't gone there "GO" but bring cash to pay you won't be disappointed if seeking flavorful foods. Oh the sweets get some they are so delicious too :)”

“great Ono kauai food highly recommend i love the poncho moco.yummy 😋 🤙 go check Liza guys out .you won't be disappointed”

“Best food and huge portions”

“I had been on island for a week and the day I leave I found this place. The food was amazing and felt like home cooked eating. The owner and staff were friendly and talked to us for quite some time about everything. They are genuinely some of the nicest people we’ve met on the island and must suggest this place to anyone and everyone that is coming to Kauai. Don’t make the same mistake we did, come on your first day and you won’t be disappointed.”

“My wife and I ordered vegetable fried rice and fried chicken. It was so much food we couldn't finish it all. It was so good that it still tasted good cold the next morning. The lady that took our order and seated us was very nice and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place for a good meal.”

“Found this spot on a whim during my 2 day visit to Kauai. This is a MUST try for a delicious lunch. It was worth every penny. The owners, husband and wife, are incredibly friendly. Definitely the best service I've had in a restaurant in some time. Go and enjoy!”

“Excellent and authentic Thai Food”

“Lovely local place. Troy was very welcoming. They were celebrating the 7th year of opening and laid on a free buffet for everyone”

“New owner has turned this spot into the best drinks, menu and service on the Island. Ask Alyssa to mix you Bloody Mary! Awesome!”

“Didn’t get photos of the inside, but like most franchises it looks similar. This location feels cleaner than others I’ve been to, and the staff were very friendly. With prices so high these days, it’s great to have a place like Subway where you can load up on fresh veggies and ingredients. Tasty, affordable, and perfect for a quick meal — definitely recommend.”

“We absolutely loved this course!”

“I really enjoyed the food here - so tasty and generous portions. Also, very reasonably priced. A sign was that the place was filled with locals for dinner i.e not a tourist trap. I had to come back again before heading to the airport.

Vegetarian options: Certainly vegetarian and vegan friendly with a lot of options in the menu. You’ll certainly not be having to settle.”

“Excellent local eatery specializing in plate lunches. Favorite entrees include pork adobo, various stews and curries, tempura and fried chicken. The Hawaiian plate with pork lau lau is also a standout. A friendly, family atmosphere with hard working employees.”

“Amazing food Great drinks”

“Stopped into Costco last night upon landing in Kauai to stock up for the week. We were informed by the checker that the food court and bakery are closed for renovation. We were still able to stock up on treasures in other departments. I thought I would pass the information along so future travelers can plan accordingly.”

“Best Mai Tai on the island hands down! Nice place to have dinner and enjoy drinks on the patio! Their rum is worth buying to take home!! The gift shops are great too!”

“I don’t care what anyone says. This is my all time favorite little store to go to for treats and drinks. Their boba is AMAZING!! If anyone says other wise are the stupidest people ever. This place is so underrated!!! It’s deserves more customers!!! And the price you pay for is amazingly good in my price of what I want!!

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly! Love the atmosphere!”

“I wanna start this review by giving Savanah a massive shout out. The best customer service and so professional our order got sent to Honolulu because of the new app update and without any question she went ahead and just made our order anyway because we would’ve lost the order and had to pay double. This is the kind of customer service that should make someone a manager someday. We understand it was our fault, but she understands. It was a small order and it would suck to have to repay for it again, so she without any question took care of it for us.”

“Kauai fried rice was good, not really any other food. The cashier was great! Seems like a morning person. The dining area is air conditioned, which is nice. I like the ceiling art.”

“Absolutely bomb burger! The owner is great and service was fast. The person who gave the 1 star review is an idiot and probably thinks McDonald’s is a good quality burger.”

“We ordered the fried rice, coconut shrimp and mochiko chicken. Got it ala cart on our way to the airport. Everything was great. The fried rice was awesome, which is something I normally do not like (the wife does). 10/10 would come back.”

“I was informed by the staff that the white pineapple sought after in Hawaii is available July through mid-august and only yellow pineapples are available so she cut me some fresh pineapple from the fridge and it was pretty tasty and even if she had said this was white I would have agreed because it's a bit tailored to than the pineapples I'm used to. all in all not bad”