New American Restaurants near Lihue, HI

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

“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!!“

“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“

“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.“

“A very romantic restaurant with delicious food and the best service you could ask for. I highly recommend Oasis On The Beach“

“Went to hukilau for 37th wedding anniversary. Oct 15. Was dying for prime rib. Didn’t care about price I wanted Prime rib so so bad. All we get here on Kauai is choice. There is no fat in the meat no marbling and you can’t cut it with a fork. You have to slice every bite. That is choice. And if you’re good with that. Then the rib is great. It was cooked perfectly. But I wanted the prime rib. Prime has fat all thru it and so tender the meat falls apart. Little pieces of fat around the edges and you can see the marbling in the center. I actually asked the waitress what was on my plate (which I have never ever done before) and she said it was prime she even went to the chef to check. He too said it was prime. I have cooked a lot of prime rib in my lifetime so I feel like I know what talking about but I felt like I was being blown off like an unknowing tourist. All I know is that my meat did not look anything like what is in the photo of their prime rib on the website with photos of their menu. Love this place otherwise. Been going there for 30 years. Incredibly nice waithelp and an incredible view for a romantic evening.“

“Phenomenal food and wine. Service was a “10” for sure.“

“This place is so much fun for adults and kids. The slide, pool, and activity area is so much fun and they welcome you with open arms. The food and drinks are amazing but…our service was why we kept coming back. Justyna has the best vibe and is so attentive. We recommend this place to everyone that comes to the Poipou area. ?“

“Had the swordfish special. My wife had a fancy burger. We each had a different cocktail. Everything was really delicious!!! We also had the best server in our lives, her name was Kay. I know we will never have a server as great as her ever. We wish her the best!“

“This is now our “go to” place when we are in Poipu, simply now what should be considered the best restaurant on this end of the island hands down.“

“We came in for a few cocktails and some appetizers around 7:30 on a Saturday. We were seated right away, and greeted by our server Caleb immediately. He was awesome, and made our experience even better than we expected. The food was excellent, and the drinks were delicious.“

“Beautiful views of the garden and delicious food.“

“The Prime Rib was enjoyed by my son-in-law, and I LOVED the Stung Honey Fried Chicken. The coconut shrimp were the perfect accompianment to the King Tiki Mai Thai. My wife loved the Asian Salad, but my DIL thought the Macademia Crusted Mahi Mahi was a bit dry. Service was SPECTACULAR, and the kids menu was extensive - our 3.5 yo grandson loved the grilled cheese sandwich with waffle fries, our 19 month old grandaughter loved the pasta with marinara, and there was also pasta with butter sauce, cheese burger sliders with waffle fries, and chicken tenders with waffle fries. The view of the pool and ocean from under the lanai was also terrific!“

“The hospitality is top notch. Specifically from Natalia. She made sure that the special occasion my wife and I were celebrating was her first priority. We felt like we were her only guests though she had many tables. Thanks again to the Beach House and Natalia for making our dinner perfect!“