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Hualani's, Lihue, HI

Hualani's

4.8
4.8
2365 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Amorin
  • Catering
    *$75++ Per Person<br />Appetizer: <br />The Farm at Hoku'ala Kale Caesar <br />Choice of Entree:<br />Arare Crusted Fresh Catch<br />Asian Style Slaw, Pineapple, Ginger<br /> OR<br />Harris Ranch Filet Mignon<br />Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace, Crushed Yukon Gold, Farm Vegetables<br />Dessert<br />Warm Chocolate Cake <br />Vanilla Ice Cream<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Hualani's at Timbers Kaua‘i offers a private dining room and lounge area, in addition to the full restaurant, that can be rented for your event. For private party requests, please email cdotario@timberskauai.com with the preferred date, number of guests, and type of event. You will be contacted within 3 business days to review and confirm details.
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Cross street
    Please arrive at the Timbers Kaua‘i lobby; free valet parking.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available at front entrance to Timbers Kaua'i. Valet and walk downstairs to Hualani’s open air entrance on your left.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Live Music Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Troy Waiale'ale and Lourn Hess performs local Hawaiian music from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
    Live Music Monday Photo
  • Live Music Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Live local Hawaiian music by Sheldon Espina from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Live Music Tuesday Photo
  • Live Music Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Live local and contemporary music with Nakz every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    Live Music Thursday Photo

Offers

  • Hualani's - Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
    Come and join us for Happy Hour daily from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. $8 Draft Beers, $10 Wine by the Glass, $12 Mai Tai's,& $8 Margaritas. Full menus available.

What 2,365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Kauai

    Best Overall

  • Kauai

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Best Ambiance

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • Kauai

    Innovative

  • Kauai

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

  • Kauai

    Good for special occasions

  • Kauai

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hualani's offers an unforgettable dining experience with "incredible food and views." Guests rave about its "amazing service" and the "spectacular ocean view." Notable dishes include the A5 Wagyu, sea bass, and lobster appetizers. Despite some service inconsistencies, the ambiance and exceptional culinary offerings make it "a must-go" on Kauai.
2,365 Reviews
  1. Chefguymt

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The outdoor setting is marvelous, especially at night. Food is always top quality and well-prepared. We’ve celebrated our wedding anniversary here two years in a row, and each time we were treated with a beautiful complementary dessert. My one complaint is the music is awfully loud and intrusive. When we’re dining alone or with friends it’s hard to have a conversation.

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  2. CraigN

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On my fourth trip to this wonderful restaurant, my expectations were again met and exceeded. The staff is very personable yet professional. The food is amazing. I have tried a few of the different appetizers now, this being my fourth visit. I am a meat eater so I’ve had the steak courses and they are done to perfection. I have seen some of the seafood dishes at tables near me and they look delectable as well. The restaurant caters to owners in the complex, but I have eaten there four times as a local resident and I’m always treated superbly . I recommend this restaurant to anyone, without reservation.  And, the view is spectacular.

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  3. Kenneth VIP

    Washington DC121 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting was lovely- tho close enough to the ocean end of long runway for Lihue Airport to see jets landing periodically. The bar was fun and our bartend Jay was friendly and helpful. The coconut shrimp and papya with mozzarella pupus were quit good. We got a table outside along the glass wind barrier - so views of the ocean, a departing passenger liner and planes landing. We all had the locally caught mahi (by Capt Tye) prep’d with a rice cracker crust mixed with Furikake. The fish was deliciously: fresh from local fishing boat; on a bed of stir fried baby bok choy and a creamy buttery sauce that complimented the flakey fish. We had a bottle of ‘23 Truchard Roussane which complimented the fresh fish nicely.

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  4. Greg

    Atlantic City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service, and the view was amazing! Highly recommend the Mai Tai. The Sea Bass was exquisite and the Mahi was the best I tasted on this trip.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tina provided helpful advice at the table with our menu choices and for our stay in Kauai. Lovely meal at a beautiful location to enjoy the evening.

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  6. Nicholas

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The location is amazing and the whole fish for two was unbelievably delicious. You must try the papaya/mozzarella caprice salad.

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  7. PeterG

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best restaurant on Kauai. Great food. Great service. Beautiful setting.

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  8. Jacque

    Seattle11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding night at Hualani's! It was our first time, but certainly won't be the last. Food was excellent, service amazing, and you can't beat the views!

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  9. Spencer VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful high end restaurant open to a stunning ocean view. Food was excellent. My only ‘quip’ is the charge for a sofa refill. The wife loved it though!

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  10. TomH VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant on the island - Food Rocks!!! Beverages not so bad either 😎 Great wine list!!!

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FAQs

Hualani's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 320-7399.

Hualani's is rated 4.8 stars by 2365 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hualani's

3770 Ala Oli Way, Lihue, HI 96766

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Please arrive at the Timbers Kaua‘i lobby; free valet parking.
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available at front entrance to Timbers Kaua'i. Valet and walk downstairs to Hualani’s open air entrance on your left.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Amorin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    *$75++ Per Person<br />Appetizer: <br />The Farm at Hoku'ala Kale Caesar <br />Choice of Entree:<br />Arare Crusted Fresh Catch<br />Asian Style Slaw, Pineapple, Ginger<br /> OR<br />Harris Ranch Filet Mignon<br />Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace, Crushed Yukon Gold, Farm Vegetables<br />Dessert<br />Warm Chocolate Cake <br />Vanilla Ice Cream<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Hualani's at Timbers Kaua‘i offers a private dining room and lounge area, in addition to the full restaurant, that can be rented for your event. For private party requests, please email cdotario@timberskauai.com with the preferred date, number of guests, and type of event. You will be contacted within 3 business days to review and confirm details.
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