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Hualani's, Lihue, HI

Hualani's

4.8 (2520)
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
3770 Ala Oli Way, Lihue, HI 96766

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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.

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What 2,520 people are saying

Hualani's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Kauai

    Best Overall

  • Kauai

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Best Ambiance

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • 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 a beautiful oceanfront setting and "amazing service" with a "farm-to-table menu" that delights with fresh, creative dishes. While the views and ambiance consistently impress, experiences vary, especially with live music and pacing of service. Highlights include the sea bass, scallops, and attentive staff, making it "an absolute must" on Kauai.
2,520 Reviews
  1. Bob VIP

    South Carolina23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful views, food and service. A must go to restaurant.

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  2. John VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit. We chose to go to lunch as we heard from others that it has a lovely view. The view was indeed lovely but most importantly the food and service were superior. Our waitress, Courtney, was one of the best servers we have encountered on Kauai. She addressed every question about the menu thoroughly. During our lunch she was attentive but not obtrusive. We chose to share the mozzarella and mango appetizer - it was delicious. My spouse chose the snapper fish and chips. It was perfectly fried. The fries were also textbook perfect. I had the ahi tacos. The ahi was offered as either medium well or seared; I offered the medium well. Absolutely delicious. Very good selection of draft beers. We will definitely return for an early diner so we can once again enjoy the view with our food.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Jeffrey VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly one of the the most wonderful dining experiences ever. I have been blessed to dine at some fantastic places. This is in the top three. The setting and ambiance was second to none - Absolutely Tremendous! Highly recommended! Excellent food. Excellent drinks. Outstanding service! Steve and Don were amazing!!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Ryan

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing 10th anniversary celebration. Spicy margarita, sea bass and hula for the win!!

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  5. Sherri VIP

    Los Angeles42 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Hualani's dozens of times since they opened. It's always been wonderful in every way. Yesterday was a total disappointment in every way. Our usual server, Mark, was not there. He knows our names and our orders. Asher seemed very new and did not get much right at all. Our beers were very warm. He had to be asked for water and iced tea refills. With only a four top, he did not remember who ordered anything from drinks to desserts. I almost always order the ahi sashimi. Sadly, the portion size has been decreased greatly. The overlapping pieces which filled the plate are now almost half the original amount and laid flat across the same plate. I never got my chopsticks I requested. Our friends orders were totally messed up in everyway . When finally addressed after a 20 minutes wait, , the coleslaw was a tablespoon full and the plate was very sad. I'm not sure what was so hard about the specific order. My standard order of lava cake is now half the original size. He couldn't get the bill right. He was nice and hopefully that was his first day. I'm not sure what we will do next as it's our standard meeting place with our friends from Kaleheo as we drive from the No Shore. But the view is still beautiful.

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  6. Michael VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary. It confounds me why this place does not have a Michelin Star. It deserves 2 Stars.

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  7. Michael VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was here last in 2023 and looked forward to coming back. had delicious cocktail with fruit and nutmeg that was wonderful. all the fish were excellent, from the miso black cod to the ono. Look forward to coming back again. one of my best meals on the island.

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  8. Erica

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, food was awesome. Order the scallops!

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  9. Juliet VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West189 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience! Lunch was delicious. Server was great! Views are beautiful and a relaxing ambience.

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  10. Brian VIP

    Tulsa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute must while on Kaua’i! Beautiful in every respect.

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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 2520 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Hawaii
  4. Kauai
  5. Lihue

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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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