Best Casual Restaurants in Lihue

16 restaurants available nearby

1. Duke's Kauai

4.6

Exceptional(5644)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 67 times today

We are open for dine-in and takeout every day of the week. We feature live entertainment from 3:30-5:30pm & 6:00-8:00pm daily. Except for Sunday, live music from 9:30-11:30am & 6:00-8:00pm. 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.

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2. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach

4.1

Excellent(378)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 10 times today

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.

3. Naupaka Terrace

4.5

Awesome(461)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 1 time today

Naupaka Terrace is located inside Outrigger Kaua`i Beach Resort & Spa, 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. Visit our website to see our menus.

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4. Eating House 1849 - Kauai

4.6

Exceptional(3113)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Koloa

Booked 29 times today

Acclaimed Chef and James Beard Award winner Roy Yamaguchi opens The Eating House 1849 at The Shops at Kukui'ula. Named after one of the first restaurants constructed in Hawai'i, by a Portuguese businessman named Peter Fernandez, Eating House pays homage to the popular casual eateries of the mid 19th century that incorporated a medley of flavors from the Island's growing and diverse communities.Please call the restaurant to make reservations for parties of 5 or more. For parties of 10 or more we require credit card information to hold the reservation, and follow a 48 hour cancellation/no show policy; any cancellations withing 48 hours of your reservation date, or not showing up to a reservation will result in a charge of $20 per person.

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5. The Crooked Surf at the Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort

4.2

Awesome(9)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Wailua (Kauai)

Booked 3 times today

Welcome ~ E Komo MaiThe Crooked Surf is located oceanfront and poolside, just steps from the beach. Our outdoor bar in Kapaa features a menu of light fare and signature cocktails in a tropical environment.

6. Living Foods

4.5

Awesome(442)

Price: Moderate

• American • Koloa

Booked 9 times today

Living Foods aims to bring the Kauai community healthy food choices, upscale groceries, and a fun, casual café and restaurant environment for Kama’aina & Tourists alike to gather. At Living Foods, Ohana means bringing guests together around high-quality and socially conscious products and ingredients on a daily basis. Living Foods features a fully-stocked grocery with ready-made to-go items as well as more permanent fixtures for weekly grocery needs. Living Foods café features coffee and fresh baked goods, and is open daily. The all-day restaurant at Living Foods will feature breakfast, lunch, and dinner, highlighting menu items such as Fried Rice, Bibimbap, Aguachile, and Smash Burger and is open from 7am to 10pm. Whether just enjoying Kauai for a week or more permanently, Living Foods is a community where guests can reliably source quality products to feed themselves and their families. At Living Foods, we are always celebrating the craft of Aloha.

7. Koloa Thai Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(100)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Koloa

Booked 12 times today

Due to high demand for Teppanyaki table. Please call us to book our Teppanyaki table. At Koloa Thai Bistro, we take pride in offering a unique dining experience that seamlessly blends the vibrant and exotic tastes of modern Thai cuisine with the artistry of Japanese sushi and teppanyaki. Our menu is a celebration of the rich culinary traditions of both cultures, creating a fusion that is both innovative and delightful.

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8. Ilima Terrace - Grand Hyatt Kauai

4.5

Awesome(243)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Koloa

Booked 12 times today

Spectacular ocean and lush garden views welcome you. Indulge, island time is yours. Start your day with a grand Daily Breakfast Buffet, or a la carte Breakfast Menu, or the a la carte Lunch Menu service. Check back often for special themed Wine Pairing Dinners, and exclusive Holiday Buffets in the open-air ambience of Ilima Terrace.Join us on Thursday, November 28 for a special Thanksgiving Brunch menu curated by Executive Chef Greg Grohowski. 11:00 am - 4:00 pmAdults $105 | Keiki $52Reservations recommended, $35.00 cancellation fee for no-shows. Celebrate "A Taste of France" on Friday, December 13, a Wine Dinner Pairing featuring Duckhorn Vineyards of Napa Valley, curated by Chef RJ Udaundo & Jagger McMillin.5:30 pm - 8:00 pm$204.00 per person (Inclusive of tax, fees, and gratuity)$174.00 per person for Kamaaina with Hawaii state IDMust be 21+ and overBook on: https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/kauai-grand-hyatt-kauai-resort-and-spa/dining

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9. Brennecke’s Beach Broiler

4.4

Awesome(3145)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Poipu

Booked 7 times today

Only accepting reservations for parties of 6 or more. Please visit brenneckes.com to book online.Offering a robust menu of salads, gluten free options, steak, and fresh, never frozen, seafood options every diner is sure to be pleased. Brennecke's is the only full service ocean view open air dining on Poipu Beach with daily happy hours from 3-5pm. Live music on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights starting at 7:30pm. Join us for lunch, daily happy hour and dinner, or our world famous Mai Tai! E-Gift Cards available at https://www.toasttab.com/brenneckes-beach-broiler-catering-2100-hoone-rd/giftcardsBrennecke's houses several complimentary business activities open daily for both visitors and kama'aina (locals). Besides it's historic and iconic location across from world-famous Poipu Beach, Brennecke's boasts it's success to its countless return visitors and life-long employees that maintain it's ambiance of timelessness.

10. Sushi Bushido

4.3

Awesome(670)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Kapaa

Booked 4 times today

Sushi Bushido offers traditional, contemporary, new wave, and local style sushi. We are known for our fresh fish selection and our innovative and unique sushi rolls. The Golden Roll, Lava Roll, and Butter Me Up are some of the favorites. A full kitchen menu is also offered with an extensive sake menu. Our atmosphere is known to be personable and upbeat. Come see our sushi chefs in action.

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roryvip
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was delicious! We have dined a lot at the Huntington Beach location so we wanted to try something new and different here. I had the coconut ginger braised seafood and I enjoyed it tremendously. My husband had the filet mignon with coconut shrimp and he said it was delicious. I loved the Dukes Mai Tai cocktail. We all enjoyed the Hula Pie and pretty much inhaled everything. Our waiter, Mark, was very attentive, answered all our questions and we appreciated all his suggestions. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Kauai
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Duke's KauaiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue
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4.6
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Stephanie
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our server he is awesome he has a knowledge of his food and drink really well. Good service nice people working there. This guy really know what he doing and yes he know how to sales love everything he does. Thank you for your service.
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Eating House 1849 - KauaiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Koloa
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4.6
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Lenvip
Los Angeles •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
Very attentive service. Excellent food. Pork shank perfectly cooked. Don’t forget to order the cheesecake lumpia!
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Naupaka TerracePrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue
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4.5
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Bola
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Nov 2024
It was my birthday and I had a good time the food was great.
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Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki BeachPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue
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4.1
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Susann
Tahoe / Reno Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Oct 2024
This little place was a big surprise! If a high quality bar on the beach is what you’re looking for then you should definitely try the Crooked Surf!
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The Crooked Surf at the Sheraton Coconut Beach ResortPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Wailua (Kauai)
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4.2

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Duke's Kauai

2. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach

3. Naupaka Terrace

4. Eating House 1849 - Kauai

5. The Crooked Surf at the Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort

6. Living Foods

7. Koloa Thai Bistro

8. Ilima Terrace - Grand Hyatt Kauai

9. Brennecke’s Beach Broiler

10. Sushi Bushido

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