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- AAnneVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •86 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe love Dukes and always dine here every time we visit the islands. Fantastic food with great salad bar, delicious fresh fish, tender ribs and great cocktails. Very attentive service. Beautiful tropical atmosphere with fabulous view of the cove.More infoDuke's KauaiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.6
- JJohnDallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBeautiful setting and all the food was excellent. Great cocktails and wine menu. While we love the Beach house restaurant, we felt the food overall at Hualani’s was outstanding. Plus Hualani’s has a great outdoor fire pit to relax after dinner. It is within walking distance of Marriot Beach Club too.More infoHualani'sPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.8
- DDianaVIPTampa / Central Florida West •16 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoLocated in a historic landmark, this restaurant and lovely shops sit in a former estate with grounds so lovely it relaxes the guests with its beautiful surroundings. There are photos and paintings of the property throughout. It is reminiscent of old Hawaii in so many ways; thank you for taking us back to a different time. The meal was excellent and service was very good. We had moctails while waiting in the lounge and they were perfect. Our dining was in a lovely gazebo which was picturesque. The food as mentioned was wonderful.More infoThe Plantation House by GaylordsPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Lihue•4.7
- AAllenVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •58 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 14, 2024Always a great place to eat when you're at the resort the first day.More infoCafe PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lihue•4.3
- BBolaMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 5, 2024It was my birthday and I had a good time the food was great.More infoKukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki BeachPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.1
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Lihue, the capital city of the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, is home to arguably the most diverse array of restaurants on the island. The restaurants in Lihue serve everything from authentic Italian cuisine to organic pescatarian food to "ono local grindz." However, all of the local eateries have something in common: the fresh seafood. The locally caught shrimp is especially popular with visitors. Known throughout the Hawaiian Islands as some of the tastiest shrimp around, the shrimp of Kauai is much sweeter and softer than the shrimp sold at mainstream grocery stores. As a special surprise, Kauai shrimp is usually served with the head on.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Lihue. Our customers recommend Duke's Kauai, Hualani's and The Plantation House by Gaylords
As of Dec 24, 2024 there are 8 restaurants in Lihue. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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