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The Plantation House by Gaylords
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(5,676)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 youDuke's Kauai
Price: Expensive•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.5(6,020)We are open for dine-in and takeout every day of the week. We feature live entertainment Monday & Tuesday 3:30-5:30pm; Monday-Saturday evenings 6:00-8:00pm; Sundays 9:30-11:30am & 4:00-6:00pm. 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.
Cafe Portofino
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(2,343)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.Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach
Price: Expensive•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.2(395)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.
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- KKarenVIPChicago / Illinois •148 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat fresh food! Had Thai items and sushi which was all tasty and well prepared. Fun staff to work with. We celebrated a birthday here and they made it very special. We will definitely be back!More infoALISA Sushi & Thai BistroPrice: Moderate• Thai• Lihue•4.3
- KKellyAlabama •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat food, beautiful setting, great service and wonderful live music!More infoDuke's KauaiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.5
- TTitusDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 17, 2025Our server Nat did amazing job and the background music playing was amazing! Will go back for sure!More infoCafe PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lihue•4.3
- AAndrewVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews4.0Dined on Jun 30, 2025Everything is good. Just to expensive for what you get even taking into account your on vacation. Chop off about 20% and the value and bang for the Buck becomes more reasonable.More infoKukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki BeachPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.2
- WWilliam JosephHawaii •1 review5.0Dined on May 28, 2025The food, location, beach view, and service was amazing! Jayne was our hostess and she is the most loveliest person. She made us feel so important and loved. Especially that it was my wife’s birthday dinner. Definitely going back!More infoThe Royal LanaiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Lihue•4.5
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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, The Plantation House by Gaylords and Hualani's
As of Jul 29, 2025 there are 8 restaurants in Lihue. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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