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Naupaka Terrace, Lihue, HI

Naupaka Terrace

3.8
3.8
396 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Naupaka Terrace is located inside Kauai Beach Resort, where our dining room is complemented by the oceanside garden setting. We aspire to be Kauai’s next great destination restaurant, celebrating the bounty of the island & its diversity of cultures & cuisines. With a strong focus on local farms & purveyors, our menus reflect familiar ingredients & classic Hawaiian dishes and preparations, from an elevated & sophisticated point of view. Our beverage program complements the food, with a modern interpretation of classic cocktails, local beers and "zero proof" libations, along with an approachable wine list featuring labels from around the world.


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, American, Farm-to-table

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (808) 245-1955 ext. 5540

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Chef Mark Sassone

  • Private party contact

    Thomas Lund: (808) 246-5515

  • Neighborhood

    Lihue

  • Parking details

    Kauai Beach Resort provides covered parking and valet service.

  • Entertainment

    Driftwood Bar & Grille Lunch served daily 11:00am to 4:30pm. Happy Hour daily

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Good for special occasions

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Terrible. Drinks were bad. Somehow tasted like bad cough syrup (aviation). Food terrible. Poke was gross and questionable. Dressing for mixed green salad was good. Lamb ordered medium and 2/3 rack came out raw in middle, upon sending back it just came back overdone and chewy. Galbi ribs overly sweet and poor meat quality. Server tried to be nice, but from hostesses to serving, worst service of my life. Seriously save yourself the disappointment and go elsewhere. I didn’t understand why the staff were so aloof and uncaring until we were told gratuity was already added at 18% to the check when we couldn’t take it any longer. It shows considering the hostess gave me attitude when I simply asked where I could get smaller bills to tip valet later. I can say the food runner was the only staff that seemed to be functioning with an ounce of care. For a Saturday night and the restaurant being almost empty, I can say I’m not the only one who thinks management really needs to step up and the kitchen as well.
  2. RylanS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    The food was surprisingly bland. Ceviche was mostly flavorless with a hint of pineapple. The poke tuna was nothing notable. Crab cakes were also flavorless, barely salted or buttery. The best thing was the fried shrimp; tasty, had some spice to it, not overly battered.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Mother’s Day brunch was very good. As expected, drinks were overpriced and quite small.
  4. Skmo92

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was a nice Mother's Day buffet conveniently located in a nice hotel near the airport.
  5. Mark

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The music from the lounge was too loud, although the volume was reduced when I mentioned it. The menu said snap peas, but the kitchen sent out a few, and I mean a few, tough scraggly green beans. Ou server was excellent. My wive enjoyed the Brussel Sprout salad. My beer was either too expensive or they used a glass that was too small.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Very good & fair price compared to other restaurants around. Gratuity already included. Not the most spectacular views (none of the ocean) compared to other resort restaurants but the food was very good!
  7. Madeline

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. Service was fantastic! Food was delicious. We were well taken care of but not rushed in any way.
  8. DarrellJ

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were a little skeptical after reading some reviews. We were staying at the resort and it was very convenient, se we decided to try for ourselves. We were pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. The Brussel sprouts salad was delicious! We had the crab cakes with black rice and it was very good. Service was fast and attentive. Give it a try!
  9. JULIOR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Server was not attentive and slow. She Was replaced and went home sick.
  10. daniels

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    My wife and I are hearing impaired. It was very noisy near the door from the adjacent bar. We asked to be seated as far from the door as possible. The hostess said we could only have the table near the door. LIE. She then sat two sets of couples farther from the door where we would have preferred to sit.
  11. Dominiquev

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Staff was friendly, the menu looks nice. Food came out fast. We had 2 caesar salads, which tasted good. Not special. We added chicken to the salad, which was very dry. As a side dish we ordered the smashes potatoes (bit greasy) and garlic focaccia (no garlic flavour).
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Food is sub par and expensive. Wait staff is variable - we had one great waitress and one terrible one.
  13. kimd

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Seared ahi was way over cooked Service was sloooww Server was inexperienced Caesar salad was good
  14. JulieS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The food was okay, but could use more seasoning. The local greens salad was very good.
  15. cmzp

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience4
    We had to wait an hour before our first course, then quite a while again for our mains. It was an overly long dinner. Most dishes were just okay and overpriced, with little flexibility in preparation/substitutions. Ambience was great. Servers were nice, but waiter never came to check on us nor apologize during the hour wait. We had to flag her down before she apologized. Then who seemed the manager came over. She was very chatty, but comped nothing.
  16. CarlR

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    They don’t have enough workers. The service was very slow. Long wait to order and long wait to get your food. The portions are small for the price and the flavor is just average. Nothing I ate or what the 7 other people with me ate says we would come back again. They should go back to serving their buffets.
  17. DCphilly

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    The food below from the dinner menu had little to no taste: Poke & Ceviche Appetizer Ribs appetizer (also very tough and grisly) Focaccia Catch of the day (Mahi) entree The kids chicken fingers and ice cream were the best things we had. Cocktails were good. Seated us in the back, near the kitchen exit and a closed service bar when there were numerous window tables and main dining room options available. Expected more for the cost and apparent level of dining experience.
  18. ShawnS

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Good meal. Pork shank on cheesy spinach polenta and brussel sprouts was excellent. Good desserts too.
  19. CherylA

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Food was well prepared. Desserts made in house. Very spacious. The restaurant is far enough from the lounge to make for a quiet area.
  20. RaquelV

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks. Great service. We will be returning!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Beautiful view! Would definitely go back!
  22. RichB

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! Service was superb! Overall had a really nice time. Prices were reasonable but the service fees are ridiculous.
  23. Cold

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food
  24. DebbieC

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We are both vegetarian and the choice is very limited and what we had was very expensive for what it was.
  25. HalGF

    Kansas City

    90 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    This was our second visit in two weeks. We had a good first experience so we booked again. Service started our poorly when the drink we ordered (club soda) did not come out, so asked for again with the server. Came out wrong, so tried again. Bread two weeks ago was excellent, very moist. Bread tonight was very hard and dry. Sent 3/4 back, but no one noticed or asked. When we mentioned, the server said she would tell the chef. Later when we asked hat the chef said, the server responded he was not present, but the manager said that is why it is served with olive oil to dip. Salad arrived wrong, so sent back. Overall,less than a positive experience. The check arrived with a service charge of 18%, even though it was a party of 2. Since the tip is automatic I guess the incentive to provide a great experience is diminished. Debating if we will try again.
  26. Fred

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    For the price we paid the food should have been better. We had dinner and breakfast. The gratuity of 18% already added to the price was unexpected. I'm not sure that's normal?
  27. JeffreyS

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    The food was mediocre, and the service was bad. We're felt like we were intruding on them and unwelcome.
  28. Ilipkg

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was wonderful and atmosphere very nice
  29. HalGF

    Kansas City

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Food was excellent and the server did a great job. Very relaxed experience. Never hurried or rushed, but not slow.
  30. Calvin

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I assume that were shorthand as is every where. It did take awhile for the server to come to the table. The rest of the new was outstanding. She did make up for the earlier shortcomings. Food was great and different from the rest of the hotel restaurants.
  31. ChantelT

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food ..and service was outstanding. The new manager came over to see if we needed anything and made us feel very comfortable.
  32. RCB2023

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a perfect Valentines Day Dinner. Everything was great! A memory to remember forever.
  33. KaiD

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience3
    Server came by once to just take our order and we never seen her come back all night until we asked for the bill.
  34. Sheila

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food here was great. We sat at the bar and were entertained watching bartender and servers do their jobs. Everyone was friendly.
  35. JoanneM

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Disappointing. First the noise level…loud live music in the bar adjacent conflicted with the Hawaiian music playing in the restaurant making it very noisy. Secondly the food…uneven. The salad was delicious, but the small plates were nothing special. The main course chicken dish was good but the gigantic potato was not hot. The server replaced it and comp’d us a dessert which was very nice. Lastly, the bill included an 18% gratuity. Sorry, but a tip amount is the customer’s decision based on the quality of the service. This is not acceptable.
  36. VTgardener

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Love this resort. The food is fine, not stellar, but the service and ambiance is terrific.
  37. LBrooke

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner. Initially we were sitting outside and enjoying the live music at the lounge close by, but in true Kaua’i fashion, it started to down pour the rain. The staff was very accommodating and moved us inside. It was a wonderful experience and that only added to the memories.
  38. Cookeralso

    St. Louis

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Very small portion of bland fish for the catch of the day. Had to salt heavily to get any flavor at all.
  39. ErinR

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Food was mediocre. Ahi was well done, asked for it seared. Had to add seasoning to everything. Braised ribs small, crab cakes tasted frozen, and VERY skimpy on crab, all filler. Unfortunate, because the ambience was great and the view great. Very disappointed
  40. PattyM

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seated at reservation time. Prompt and friendly service. The food was excellent. They added a few specials for New Years Eve as well.,

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Naupaka Terrace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 245-1955 ext. 5540.

Naupaka Terrace is rated 3.8 stars by 396 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 3 times today
Google Map for Naupaka Terrace

4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue, HI 96766

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Lihue

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, American, Farm-to-table

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Kauai Beach Resort provides covered parking and valet service.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Mark Sassone

  • Entertainment

    Driftwood Bar & Grille Lunch served daily 11:00am to 4:30pm. Happy Hour daily

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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