Best Casual Restaurants in Lihue

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Naupaka Terrace

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 2 times today

Naupaka Terrace is located inside Outrigger Kaua`i Beach Resort & Spa, where our dining room is complemented by the oceanside garden setting. We aspire to be Kauai’s next great destination restaurant, celebrating the bounty of the island & its diversity of cultures & cuisines. With a strong focus on local farms & purveyors, our menus reflect familiar ingredients & classic Hawaiian dishes and preparations, from an elevated & sophisticated point of view. Our beverage program complements the food, with a modern interpretation of classic cocktails, local beers and "zero proof" libations, along with an approachable wine list featuring labels from around the world. Visit our website to see our menus.

2. Keoki's Paradise

4.6

Exceptional(7337)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Poipu

Booked 86 times today

Aloha! Visit keokisparadise.com for our menu, hours of operation, weekly specials or to place a takeout order online! Enjoy fresh fish, steak, seafood and more! Keoki's is open for lunch and dinner every day of the week while offering brunch on the weekends. Escape to your own unforgettable paradise! Surround yourself with serene waterfall features and panoramic greenery, an experience the entire family will enjoy.Live entertainment is offered daily. Experience locally sourced ingredients which compliments the refreshing and casual atmosphere. With a strong commitment to the community and genuine service, Keoki’s is truly beloved by locals and visitors alike.

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3. Eating House 1849 - Kauai

4.6

Exceptional(3125)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Koloa

Booked 25 times today

Acclaimed Chef and James Beard Award winner Roy Yamaguchi opens The Eating House 1849 at The Shops at Kukui'ula. Named after one of the first restaurants constructed in Hawai'i, by a Portuguese businessman named Peter Fernandez, Eating House pays homage to the popular casual eateries of the mid 19th century that incorporated a medley of flavors from the Island's growing and diverse communities.Please call the restaurant to make reservations for parties of 5 or more. For parties of 10 or more we require credit card information to hold the reservation, and follow a 48 hour cancellation/no show policy; any cancellations withing 48 hours of your reservation date, or not showing up to a reservation will result in a charge of $20 per person.

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4. Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

4.5

Awesome(2752)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Koloa

Booked 56 times today

Red Salt’s diverse menu by acclaimed Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas celebrates fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce in a casual, yet sophisticated seaside atmosphere. Modern dinner cuisine includes favorites from both land and sea, decadent desserts, tableside martinis and more, all served in a contemporary setting.

5. Living Foods

4.5

Awesome(447)

Price: Moderate

• American • Koloa

Booked 18 times today

Living Foods aims to bring the Kauai community healthy food choices, upscale groceries, and a fun, casual café and restaurant environment for Kama’aina & Tourists alike to gather. At Living Foods, Ohana means bringing guests together around high-quality and socially conscious products and ingredients on a daily basis. Living Foods features a fully-stocked grocery with ready-made to-go items as well as more permanent fixtures for weekly grocery needs. Living Foods café features coffee and fresh baked goods, and is open daily. The all-day restaurant at Living Foods will feature breakfast, lunch, and dinner, highlighting menu items such as Fried Rice, Bibimbap, Aguachile, and Smash Burger and is open from 7am to 10pm. Whether just enjoying Kauai for a week or more permanently, Living Foods is a community where guests can reliably source quality products to feed themselves and their families. At Living Foods, we are always celebrating the craft of Aloha.

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6. Oasis on the Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2868)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Kapaa

Booked 28 times today

Oasis is a beautiful oceanfront location that showcases the best of what Kauai has to offer in cuisine, service and ocean views. We strongly believe that residents and guests of Hawaii want to experience Hawaii. We use local sources for almost 80% of our ingredients, and work closely with Kauai"s farmers and fishermen to provide you with the best and freshest possible ingredients. We work to highlight the quality and freshness of our ingredients in a style that captures the diversity of local cultures and influences without burying the delicious flavors that our local ingredients offer.

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7. Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

4.8

Exceptional(232)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kapaa

Booked 20 times today

A new, upscale dining experience of modern fusion cuisine and craft cocktails, located on Kauai’s east side.

8. Table at Poipu

4.5

Awesome(488)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Koloa

Booked 23 times today

I'm humbled to present to you my newest creation: Table at Poipu. Here, I will be sharing some of my favorite recipes developed through the years, always with my favorite culinary quote in mind; "quality ingredients served simply". by CHEF GORDON

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9. Brennecke’s Beach Broiler

4.4

Awesome(3146)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Poipu

Booked 8 times today

Only accepting reservations for parties of 6 or more. Please visit brenneckes.com to book online.Offering a robust menu of salads, gluten free options, steak, and fresh, never frozen, seafood options every diner is sure to be pleased. Brennecke's is the only full service ocean view open air dining on Poipu Beach with daily happy hours from 3-5pm. Live music on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights starting at 7:30pm. Join us for lunch, daily happy hour and dinner, or our world famous Mai Tai! E-Gift Cards available at https://www.toasttab.com/brenneckes-beach-broiler-catering-2100-hoone-rd/giftcardsBrennecke's houses several complimentary business activities open daily for both visitors and kama'aina (locals). Besides it's historic and iconic location across from world-famous Poipu Beach, Brennecke's boasts it's success to its countless return visitors and life-long employees that maintain it's ambiance of timelessness.

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10. Bangkok Happy Bowl Bistro and Bar + Poipu Rock 'n Roll Sushi

3.6

Very Good(262)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Poipu

Booked 11 times today

Authentic, fresh and flavorful Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar in a casual, fun and festive environment. Restaurant and full sushi bar available at this location. A full bar also complements the patron"s dining experience with the island's best cocktails and a fine selection of twelve local and international draft beers. Wonderful live island entertainment is provided from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm nightly including complementary Hula shows on Monday’s and Saturday evenings. We have indoor and outdoor walk up dining immediately available from 11am-5pm daily we also have walk up availability for tables of 3 or less from open to close every day

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Michael
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The restaurant setting is a tropical paradise- lush greenery, flowers and a large banyan tree. The food is consistently delicious and the service impeccable. Live singer/guitarist added to the soothing ambience. One of our favorite spots to dine on Kauai for brunch, lunch or dinner!
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Keoki's ParadisePrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Poipu
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4.6
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shannonVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was great and fresh! Ahi poki was delish! Kale salad with beets! Steak special good minus the side of sauce it came with. Would go back! Portions good size and not expensive.
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Living FoodsPrice: Moderate• American• Koloa
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4.5
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Julia
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I took a friend and her family there for her 60th birthday. The food, service, and ambience were fantastic and made for a memorable birthday for her.
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Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Koloa
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4.5
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mari
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was delicious and the wait staff attentive. It was a very enjoyable birthday dinner.
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Eating House 1849 - KauaiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Koloa
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4.6
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Fred
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 6, 2024
Fairly expensive, but we figured that. All the food was well prepared with good presentation. But the fillet medallion was juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned.
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Naupaka TerracePrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue
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4.3

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Naupaka Terrace

2. Keoki's Paradise

3. Eating House 1849 - Kauai

4. Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

5. Living Foods

6. Oasis on the Beach

7. Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

8. Table at Poipu

9. Brennecke’s Beach Broiler

10. Bangkok Happy Bowl Bistro and Bar + Poipu Rock 'n Roll Sushi

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