Best Restaurants for Groups in Lihue

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Portofino

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lihue

Booked 27 times today

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.

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2. The Plantation House by Gaylords

4.7

Exceptional(5411)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Lihue

Booked 54 times today

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 you

3. Keoki's Paradise

4.5

Awesome(7391)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Poipu

Booked 127 times today

Aloha! Visit keokisparadise.com for our menu, hours of operation, weekly specials or to place a takeout order online! Enjoy fresh fish, steak, seafood and more! Keoki's is open for lunch and dinner every day of the week while offering brunch on the weekends. Escape to your own unforgettable paradise! Surround yourself with serene waterfall features and panoramic greenery, an experience the entire family will enjoy.Live entertainment is offered daily. Experience locally sourced ingredients which compliments the refreshing and casual atmosphere. With a strong commitment to the community and genuine service, Keoki’s is truly beloved by locals and visitors alike.

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4. Beach House Restaurant- Kauai

4.6

Exceptional(12931)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Poipu

Booked 143 times today

Our stunning ocean-front location with spectacular sunsets makes the Beach House an iconic destination on Kauai's south shore that has won the Hale 'Aina Award for "Best Restaurant - Kauai" for 20+ years. Our philosophy at the Beach House is simple - take aloha, blend it with fresh and high-quality ingredients, and add an ocean view to deliver a handcrafted, Hawaiian experience. Executive Chef Marshall Blanchard makes the most of local ingredients by sourcing our fish directly from island fisherman and our beef from neighboring ranches. We incorporate fresh and local produce throughout our menu, highlighting Hawai'i farms and the resources that surround Kauai. Reservations are highly recommended for a dining room table in our open-air restaurant. We also offer lounge seating on our lawn, where the full menu and full service are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please check in with the bar host for lawn seating.

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5. Aina Kauai Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(398)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese Speciality • Kapaa

Located in the heart of Kapa‘a town, ‘Āina Kaua‘i offers creative and delicious Japanese cuisine that highlights the flavors and bounty of Kaua’i. The menu features produce harvested at peak freshness from local farms, highlighting each element through refined Japanese cooking techniques. The open kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of courses, while the choice “Chef’s Counter” features four exclusive seats where guests can interact with the chef throughout their meal. Guests can select libations from a drink menu which includes premium sake, Japanese beer, and wine. Hale ‘Aina Award Winner "Best Kaua‘i Restaurant" 2023 and 2024. Reservations required. Dietary restrictions must be confirmed by email (eat@ainakauai.com) before making a reservation. No refunds, changes, or cancellations.

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6. Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

4.5

Awesome(2782)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Koloa

Booked 45 times today

Red Salt’s diverse menu by acclaimed Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas celebrates fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce in a casual, yet sophisticated seaside atmosphere. Modern dinner cuisine includes favorites from both land and sea, decadent desserts, tableside martinis and more, all served in a contemporary setting.

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7. Stevenson’s Library

4.7

Exceptional(1840)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Poipu

Booked 59 times today

This luxury nightspot offers a truly unique and welcoming atmosphere with a 27-ft koa wood bar, outdoor lanai and intimate lounge seating. The bar features beautifully carved koa in traditional sugarcane and pineapple motifs.Chef Jin and his team create delectable sushi creations nightly. Relax, enjoy the views and sip on a tropical, martini, beer or sake. Stevenson's also boasts an extensive selection of Whiskeys, Cognac, Port and Wine. Stevenson's is the place for sushi & spirits. To Go orders: Offered between 5-6PM only due to high demandHigh-Top seating: This is a tall table located in the bar area. This is a request and is not guaranteed. Regular seating: A regular dining table located in the restaurant. Lanai Seating: Balcony seating is limited. We do our best to accommodate requests, however it is not guaranteed. Mahalo for your understanding.

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8. Moa Moa at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

3.9

Excellent(193)

Price: Expensive

• Pacific Rim • Kapaa

Booked 1 time today

Moa Moa, is home to American, Hawaiian fusion, Pacific-Rim inspired faire. We focus on fresh seafood dishes. Our lanai seating provide sight-lines to our vast ocean views at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.

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9. The Garden Grille at The Hilton Garden Inn Kauai

4.2

Awesome(41)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kapaa

Enjoy American cuisine with a touch of Hawaiian flair at the Garden Grille Restaurant & Bar, our delicious restaurant and bar at the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay. We are currently serving up gourmet dishes for breakfast. Looking for something different to do on Kauai? We are the home to Ahi Uila Dinner Fireshow, with flickering tiki torches and warm tropical breezes, experience an unforgettable show every Tuesday & Friday evening, visit us at www.hgikauai.com for further information and tickets available.

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Kristen
Ottawa •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food here. Best on Kauai for sure. We loved our dinner here. Excellent service as well. The property is gorgeous. We will return.
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The Plantation House by GaylordsPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Lihue
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4.7
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Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our meal and service was exceptional. We tried to purchase your keoki coasters in merchandise and could not get anyone to come over and sell them to us. This was unfortunate because we loved out meal and dining experience. Our waitress was excellent!
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Keoki's ParadisePrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Poipu
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4.5
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JimVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •26 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Hard to beat dinner on the outside deck on a warm evening just steps from the beach. Great service and decent food choices.
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Cafe PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lihue
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4.2
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Matthew
Vermont •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely delicious from start to finish! The before dinner cocktails were fantastic highly recommend anything made with their mezcal! The appetizers featured some of the most delicious ravioli I’ve ever tasted and the filet was just an absolute chefs kiss which was a relief for me because of my fish allergy. The deserts were good but not the highlight however the desert drinks were on point !! This is definitely an instant family classic and we can’t wait to come back !
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Beach House Restaurant- KauaiPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Poipu
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4.6
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RichardVIP
Austin •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Chef Mitch created a spectacular meal and beverage pairing! The restaurant is lovely and it was a very limited seating so you got to interact with the chef for every course. I wish we could have gotten in for the kebab event during our visit. Book early! Thank you Chef!
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Aina Kauai RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese Speciality• Kapaa
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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Portofino

2. The Plantation House by Gaylords

3. Keoki's Paradise

4. Beach House Restaurant- Kauai

5. Aina Kauai Restaurant

6. Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

7. Stevenson’s Library

8. Moa Moa at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

9. The Garden Grille at The Hilton Garden Inn Kauai

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