Hawaiian Restaurants in Lihue, HI

“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“

“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 💙🌺“

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

“friendly service nice atmosphere“

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

“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.“

“Great experience and views“

“I got the BBQ mix plate for takeout and was really impressed with the portion size. It came with short ribs, steak, chicken, rice, and mac salad. Everything was flavorful and cooked well. The short ribs were especially good. Definitely a generous plate that left me full and satisfied. Service was fast and friendly. Overall, a great value and a tasty meal. I’ll definitely come back again.“

“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“

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

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

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

“Best food and huge portions“

“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!“

“Friendly service and great food“

“We had been to Kauai several times, but never visited Hamura until this trip. We stayed at Kauai Palms, which is in walking distance from Hamura. We stopped by and were quickly seated. Deep fried oysters were delicious and the saimin hit the spot. It definitely has the nostalgic feel to it. The highlight was the lilikoi chiffon pie. I ate it for desser and then again for my breakfast the following day. Ono! The workers were kind and helpful and the set up of the restaurant ensures a very family feel. It’s not high frills, so only go if you’re down for local style hospitality and simple home cooked meals.“

“Excellent local food!!! The oxtail soup is superb! The macadamia nut pancakes were fresh and the nuts crisp and fresh. So many locals eating there made us feel at home!“

“We absolutely loved this course!“

“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.“

“Look, this is probably one of the greatest true to life Chinese American with that Hawaiian twist restaurants there is. They have all the makings of true greatness. The kid doing homework in the corner, the poor lighting at night, the bathroom is locked because of chronics and you have to ask for the key...but it is clean. There are large portions. Good food. General Tso's chicken is my personal favorite with da mac salad on the side. All the locals I met there were always cool, talk story, all that. This place reminds me of the Chinese joints of my childhood. It has an ambience that cannot be put into words, you just have to go there and get some food. I don't want anything off the steam tray line...nah, don't get that. Get the hamburger steak or plate lunch special. Buy a random piece of Dragon fruit. The ladies that run this place are real nice. I think it's my favorite Chinese restaurant I've ever been to in the entire world. Everything else just falls short.“

“This was our first visit, but it was will definitely not be our last! From what the minute we arrived we were greeted like family and yet, they asked if it was our first visit. And then the night was perfect! Our server was Ashley and she was...amazing!! And...she tolerated my husbands jokes! The service was above and beyond, but so was the food! It was a perfect night!!“

“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 :)“

“So my friend, her brother and I had Christmas dinner here. The ambience was nice, not too crowded. The food and drinks were delicious. For starters, we had the crab cakes and Li Hing Mui Spareribs. Both were excellent. My friend and I had the Ribeye steak with polenta and her brother had the Huli Huli chicken. Her brother said the chicken was very good. I liked my steak, but my friend's steak was a little over cooked to her liking. She asked for medium and it came well done. She was a little annoyed, but didn't want to make a fuss about it, so she ate it. Dessert was mango brûlée and vanilla ice cream. All in all dinner was a home run, despite the over cooked steak.“