Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Lihue

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Duke's Kauai

4.6

Exceptional(5695)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 51 times today

We are open for dine-in and takeout every day of the week. We feature live entertainment from 3:30-5:30pm & 6:00-8:00pm daily. Except for Sunday, live music from 9:30-11:30am & 6:00-8:00pm. Please visit our website at dukeskauai.com for current menus or to order takeout online.With the crystal blue waters of Kalapaki Bay and the Hoary Head Mountains surrounding you, Duke’s Kauai invites you to celebrate life like the legend, Duke Kahanamoku, himself. The unique island-inspired atmosphere connects guests to the garden isle with luscious indoor waterscapes and a breezy Barefoot Bar. The Barefoot Bar is seated on a first come-first serve basis. Savor the fresh tastes of the island with locally sourced, contemporary beachside cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. The aloha spirit and Duke’s legacy live on at Duke’s Kauai.

2. Cafe Portofino

4.2

Awesome(2218)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lihue

Booked 24 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

3. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach

4.1

Excellent(379)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 10 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.

4. Hualani's

4.8

Exceptional(2216)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 49 times today

Experience one of the best restaurants on Kaua'i and enjoy farm-to-table oceanfront dining from the elegant yet relaxed setting at Hualani's. Here, oceanfront dining is influenced by the seasons. What's fresh at The Farm at Hōkūala inspires the farm-to-table menu, while our bar serves up well-balanced craft cocktails that complement the seasonality of the kitchen. Our culinary experience is inspired by a sense of place and driven by local farmers, as well as fresh-picked ingredients from our on-site organic farm. From the morning harvest and the daily catch, Hualani's shines a hyper-local spotlight on the bounty of the Garden Isle.

5. Keoki's Paradise

4.6

Exceptional(7359)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Poipu

Booked 82 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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6. Eating House 1849 - Kauai

4.6

Exceptional(3129)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Koloa

Booked 23 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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7. Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

4.5

Awesome(2758)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Koloa

Booked 54 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.

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8. Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

4.8

Exceptional(234)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kapaa

Booked 27 times today

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

9. Living Foods

4.4

Awesome(452)

Price: Moderate

• American • Koloa

Booked 34 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

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

3.8

Excellent(262)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Poipu

Booked 13 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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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Duke's Kauai

2. Cafe Portofino

3. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach

4. Hualani's

5. Keoki's Paradise

6. Eating House 1849 - Kauai

7. Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

8. Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

9. Living Foods

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

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