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- NNikithaPhiladelphia County •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoIt was last minute decision to go here! So glad we did. Gorgeous place. They did a special dessert for our anniversary. Service is superb. Our waitress Lauren was very knowledgeable. Pricey but worth it for a special occasion.More infoHualani'sPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerHawaii •8 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoPatricia was an excellent server. The food was very good. Live music was wonderful. Had the Marlin and it was light and cooked perfectly. The sauce that was on it was a oh so good.More infoCafe PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lihue•4.2
- SStephanieCincinnati / Dayton •6 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWe dined at Duke's before heading to the airport to return home. What a wonderful "last meal"! The specialty Mai Tai was wonderful and the featured macadamia nut encrusted Mahi Mahi (featured fish of the day) was perfectly cooked and served with an amazing sauce. The service was very attentive and efficient. The view was stunning and dining room very comfortable and lovely. Be prepared for pricey - I thought more so on the drinks than my entree, comparatively speaking. I would definitely return.More infoDuke's KauaiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.6
- JJohnVIPLos Angeles •41 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 14, 2025Enjoy the restaurant, was not super busy. The service was excellent . Our server was Marites she was lovely and very attentive to our needs. She had great knowledge about the menu. We had a great conversation about wine. She had good knowledge and recommendations and the reason why. We ordered appetizers shrimp. We ordered pasta and pork. We would order again. The price was fair portions are on large size. Did not order dessert.More infoKukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki BeachPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•3.6
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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 occasions at the best restaurants in Lihue. Our customers recommend Duke's Kauai, Hualani's and The Plantation House by Gaylords
As of Feb 12, 2025 there are 8 restaurants in Lihue. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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- Kuhio Mall Shopping Center
- Kauai Plantation Railway
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- Niumalu Beach Park
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- Lihue Civic Center Historic District
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