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.”

“10/10 - Kauai doesn’t do dinners well - is what it is, however everything I put in my mouth at Blue wave was top tier, I was left wanting for nothing, service was all I could want friendly and personable, but the food was amaz balls, treat yourself and have a beautiful meal”

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

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

“great service..great food and drinks”

“Beyond amazing food and service!”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“Fresh delicious sushi. We had maduro nigiri and two maki rolls. My spicy tempura shrimp roll was amazing. As was the Miso soup. All with an AWESOME view of the most beautiful pool in Kauai with Kalipaki Bay and mountains beyond. Highly recommend.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“Ahi tacos are amazing and big!”

“Great experience and views”

“Checking out all the stores.”

“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”

“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.”

“The food was great but the waitress was horrible. She Took our food/drink order, food delivered by a great guy, never saw her again for 50 minutes when we got up to leave. Then finally comes over with the check. Sad.”

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

“For an airport restaurant, this was a great place! I had the Ahi Tuna BLT which was delicious. Don’t let the negative reviews keep you from trying this place. Highly recommend.”

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

“The energy of this coffee shop is INFECTIOUS. If you are having a bad day, come here and grab some coffee and you’ll leave in a better mood than you came in. I guarantee. The guy at the front counter might be the happiest person I’ve ever met in my life, in the best way!
Cute merch (tshirts and hats) and some super cool stickers.
Coffee was amazing! Some of the best we had on Kauai. My latte was as smooth as butter.”

“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!!!”

“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!!!!!!!”

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

“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!”

“Great healthy tasty food😋 I loved the food here, and how lovely the lady was. Thank you so much for the kindness and the great food. Also great hospitality. Felt so welcomed 🥰”

“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 taro malasadas!! Chai and lattes are SO good!!”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“The banana matcha is way better than the strawberry matcha. Their matcha drinks don’t have a strong matcha flavor that’s my only complaint. But there syrups are homemade! Their energy bars are delicious and well priced. Update: I tried the Hawaii Latte and it’s a 5 star drink(everyone needs to try)”

“Loved it!”

“I bought these during my vacation and brought them back to North Carolina. Even after three days, they still taste great and have a good texture. I always buy their malasadas whenever I visit Kauai. Their customer service is excellent — everyone is friendly, smiling, and very helpful to guests.”

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

“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.”

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

“A slice of quiet and minimalistic haven in the most action-packed Lihue area of Kauai. I forgot to take a photo of our croissant but they do have proper croissants here.”

“A bit of Enghish cottage in Lihue!
English country pattern prints on night clothes and toiletries for sale, along with coffee ,tea and pastries. The outdoor patio is made for coffee and reading.”

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

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

“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,good customer service 101% stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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

“friendly service nice atmosphere”

“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!”

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

“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. 🙏🏼☀️🌺”

“Best food and huge portions”

“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.”

“Friendly service and great food”

“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.”

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

“Absolutely delicious!!! We just stopped by for a quick lunch and were blown away by the food!! The best smash burgers we’ve had in a long time paired with perfect fries. Definitely worth the stop!”

“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!”

“12/2025
I happened upon this quaint, friendly and fast place by accident. Located next to Inkspot, people drive by for a really quick and onolicious pickup. They offer 3 simple bentos that offer a quick but wide variety of food. Drop by to get your quick fix to start your day. They open at 6am. D, one of the owners was really informative and helpful. And the food offerings is what attracts your eye at their prices. Not overly huge but very reasonable and economical portions in these trying times. A nice niche option just minutes from anywhere in town and the airport. Onolicious! 😉🤙✌️”

“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 tried the Filipino cuisine for the first time. They had the shop setup next to Walmart. Tried their chicken and pork skewers. They were juicy and meat was soft, fresh.

We turned to the place 2 more times while on the island. I also tried their pork belly combo which was yummy as hell. It a must try place of you are food enthusiast :)”

“We absolutely loved this course!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Amazing food Great drinks”

“Later lunch bit we both enjoyed clean plate club. The CHAR SUI was excellent above my last three tries at other restaurants. I would recommend this everytime. I paired it with Chicken Katsu and fried rice. This was a great find and I enjoyed this meal.”

“Excellent and authentic Thai Food”

“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!!”

“One of my favorite spots when I am in Kauai. My favorite is the tuna melt. Ugh no one makes a tuna melt like this place. Definitely recommend if you are on the island of Kauai.”

“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.”

“Great little bakery! We particularly enjoyed the fresh brewed coffee, breakfast burritos and the baked pork manapua. This is a perfect place to fuel up before a day of adventures on Kauai!”

“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”

“Aloha
I can’t believe they are still opened for business the reviews wow ..

My sister and me got some shave ice only thing the ice wasn’t packed like it should have been she said she’s running out of ice and it would take 15 minutes for new ice she said she can probably make one but she end up making 2 it was 15 minutes no new ice .. our shave ice melted so fast I know it gets humid out but I’ve had Plenty of shave ice it don’t melt that fast.

Customer Service was good 😊 she’s a young girl with a friendly mannerism.
Shave ice was delicious 😋”

“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 :)”