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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Lihue

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A photo of Cafe Portofino restaurant
1. Cafe Portofino
4.2
Awesome(2216)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Lihue
Booked 22 times today
Authentic Northern Italian fare, also specializing in seafood and steaks. Cafe Portofino is a beautiful upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean located at the Royal Sonesta Resort. Please come and enjoy our award wining cuisine and breathtaking views. Official parking for the restaurant is available at the Royal Sonesta Resort.Please note, all seating is first come, first served- no special seating requests can be honored. For parties over 6, online reservations are not accepted, please call the main number.If you have children in your party, please leave a note on your reservation or message the restaurant so that we can better accommodate your seating. Grazie.
A photo of Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach restaurant
2. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach
4.1
Excellent(379)
Price: Expensive
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue
Booked 8 times today
Dine with us under the stars over looking Kalapaki Beach and enjoy regional cuisines with fresh island fish and delicious steaks, luxurious hand made cocktails.
A photo of The Plantation House by Gaylords restaurant
3. The Plantation House by Gaylords
4.7
Exceptional(5389)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Lihue
Booked 32 times today
Gaylords now rebranded as The Plantation House by Gaylords offers one of Kauai's most beautiful settings for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Located in the historic Kilohana Plantation home, diners are seated around an open-air courtyard with views of the plantation grounds and Mt. Waialeale in the distance. Our kitchen uses only the freshest, seasonal ingredients supporting our local farmers and fishermen. Our 67-acre sustainable farm provides much of the produce and herbs used in our dishes and cocktails. Menu items include starters like fresh Ahi poke, fried brie, fresh seafood, delicious steaks and vegan entrees too. Don't forget about our famous Banana Cream Pie for dessert! Take a walk around the Kilohana grounds, shop in our assorted boutiques, visit the Koloa Rum shop, go on a rum safari adventure or take a ride on the plantation train. If reservations are not available online, please call us anytime and we will be more than happy to accommodate you
A photo of Beach House Restaurant- Kauai restaurant
4. Beach House Restaurant- Kauai
4.6
Exceptional(12858)
Price: Very Expensive
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Poipu
Booked 150 times today
Our stunning ocean-front location with spectacular sunsets makes the Beach House an iconic destination on Kauai's south shore that has won the Hale 'Aina Award for "Best Restaurant - Kauai" for 20+ years. Our philosophy at the Beach House is simple - take aloha, blend it with fresh and high-quality ingredients, and add an ocean view to deliver a handcrafted, Hawaiian experience. Executive Chef Marshall Blanchard makes the most of local ingredients by sourcing our fish directly from island fisherman and our beef from neighboring ranches. We incorporate fresh and local produce throughout our menu, highlighting Hawai'i farms and the resources that surround Kauai. Reservations are highly recommended for a dining room table in our open-air restaurant. We also offer lounge seating on our lawn, where the full menu and full service are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please check in with the bar host for lawn seating.
A photo of Oasis on the Beach restaurant
5. Oasis on the Beach
4.7
Exceptional(2877)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Kapaa
Booked 42 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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6. Living Foods
4.4
Awesome(452)
Price: Moderate
• American • Koloa
Booked 32 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.
A photo of Bangkok Happy Bowl Bistro and Bar + Poipu Rock 'n Roll Sushi restaurant
7. Bangkok Happy Bowl Bistro and Bar + Poipu Rock 'n Roll Sushi
3.8
Excellent(262)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Poipu
Booked 6 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
A photo of Moa Moa at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort restaurant
8. Moa Moa at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
4.0
Excellent(191)
Price: Expensive
• Pacific Rim • Kapaa
Booked 8 times today
Moa Moa, is home to American, Hawaiian fusion, Pacific-Rim inspired faire. We focus on fresh seafood dishes. Our lanai seating provide sight-lines to our vast ocean views at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.

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  • Rebecca
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The staff from valet to host to wait staff and everyone in between were all wonderful. Our waitress, Courtney was so welcoming and friendly, even insisted on taking family photos after our meal. We never felt rushed and even though it was a little warm and sunny out, the staff never did complain and told us to make sure we took the time to look around (had spotted whales and pointed out where they had been). A wonderful Christmas dinner, the food was outstanding!
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    Beach House Restaurant- KauaiPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Poipu
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    4.6
  • ErinVIP
    Orange County •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful Christmas meal in a lush garden setting. The old plantation house is really special and the grounds are amazing. Definitely, go and spend some time walking around in addition to enjoying the delicious gourmet menu…it was not inexpensive but the splurge was worth it!
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    The Plantation House by GaylordsPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Lihue
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    4.7
  • BryceVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was fantastic. We had the filet, short ribs and grilled catch of the day. My daughter has a nut allergy so the manager was kind enough to ask chef to make an exception to his plate regarding her entree. Thank you!! It was delicious! Everything was fantastic! Try the fillet and the homage sorbets, they are wonderful!! Great atmosphere and wonderful friendly staff. Thank you for such a nice experience! We will be back!! ❤️❤️❤️
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    Oasis on the BeachPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Kapaa
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    4.7
  • Michael
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our waiter was exceptionally great ! The food was good
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    Cafe PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lihue
    •
    4.2
  • Bola
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 5, 2024
    It was my birthday and I had a good time the food was great.
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    Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki BeachPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue
    •
    4.1

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