The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Lihue, May 2024

"This was an amazing meal after the Rum Safari. We had the Portuguese Stew and Tiger Prawns that were stuffed with crab on gnocchi. It was to die for...."

Michael Korb

Bryan Macy

"I came here originally looking for a burger but ended up getting the grilled ahi, which was the catch of the day. I don’t think I had ever ordered..."

Asa Kusuma

"Awesome little burger place. Upper deck with a view while eating! Mushroom burger and POG! Family enjoyed it, very..."

Anthony Rivas

"I have been to Kauai twice and ate all over the island. Of all the places I have ate, this is the best place I have been. Their lunch burgers blow..."

Braxton Buckway

"If you are staying @ Kaua'i Marriott Resort take the 5 min walk to Kalapali Beach Hut! You won't be disappointed! Breakfast is DELISH coming back for..."

Bruu uuhhh!

"One of my favorite places to be! Surfing, paddle boarding, swimming! And you can rent all those equipment right at the..."

Kauai Yoga on the Beach

"We came here for breakfast for almost a week and let me tell you.... this place is the best! Best food, best shakes, best view. It's a little place..."

rachael bernal

"Fun little local place next to Kalapaki beach. I had the breakfast plate. Eggs, rice, hamburger and gravy. Good food. The dining area is up above in..."

Alan Helgeson

"There's not a big selection here, but it's close to the Marriott hotel, the breakfasts are reasonably priced and good, and the view is nice. It can..."

Kelly Moore

Pho Lihue

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yummy food . Healthy and delicious. Papaya salad is so refreshing . Beef Pho and the broth are tasty . Vietnamese coffee is good..."

E & J Chang

"We needed to grab dinner late on a Sunday, after 36 holes of golf. We were starving and by the time we got back to Lihue it was 8pm. Now Sundays are..."

Ryanne Dean

"This was some good pho!! This was our first stop after we arrived on island and we were so glad we went! The empty pho bowl is evidence that the food..."

MOUNTAINCITY LLC

"Lots of people say Pho Kauai is the best Asian food nearby. I ordered Brown Yasmine Rice with Tofu and yellow curry. The yellow is mild, green..."

Ken Krogue

"Pho Kauai is a local hot spot. 🔥 This place was hopping in a Sunday night. The beef pho was good. The broth was on point, not too salty. Service..."

Audrey Alonzo

"We didn't expect much of this place but we were pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the food. Vietnamese coffee (ca phe sua da) was a real..."

Nick Fursa

"Really surprised by the quality of pho here. Much better then a lot of places in the mainland. Super clean tasty broth. Make sure to get number 69..."

Dan

"Seems like a local joint which is great. Service was quick and friendly. Food was great. Restaurant was clean but also cluttered with some things to..."

Joe C

"This is the best pho I've ever had! I tend to stay away from Pho in Oklahoma because it's never as tasty as I'd like but oh my godddd. This is quite..."

Karina Huizar

"Tasty pho. Very satisfying. Don't let the nondescript appearance fool you. The food here is GOOD. Update: We came back after two years and the food..."

Randall Cook

"The Best Pho in Hawaii. Super fast service and reasonable price ($7.95+tax)! Fried rice, spring/summer rolls were also very good. However, you..."

Paradise Walker

"Amazing place, small but beautifully served and very delicious oxtail soup and pho chicken noodles soup. Team are very friendly and work quick...."

Eleonora Valiyeva

"Pho came out good and hot. Broth was a little saltier than I'm accustomed to, but great flavor. Good proportion of meat to..."

John Paul Drummond

"Great boba menu and options. The pho tai (rare steak), bun thit nuong cha gio (vermicelli rice noodles with grilled pork and egg rolls), and Thai tea..."

Tiffany P

"Long waits for dine in and take out. The pho is good but not the best I’ve had. Prices are really good. I would dine here again because there’s..."

Alex Tran (Schimiggy)

"Stayed few days on Kauai, and I came here everyday. Foods are awesome and service is also very good! Definitely recommend this..."

- Nick Tseng

"Best Pho I've ever had! This is now a regular lunch spot for me and my coworkers. Yum! Fried rice actually tastes..."

Ryan Moen

Po's Kitchen

"Been coming here for decades, I ALWAYS order the Deluxe. If you want the real deal, best box lunch on Kauai, this is..."

Daniel C

"Friendly, and fast service. Ample portions for a great price. If you're heading somewhere in a hurry and need a lunch for the trip, definitely..."

Chris T

"Fantastic bentos. Easy ordering at the window--being sure to check with the rest of the crowd as to who has ordered in a prior batch--and a..."

Ben (thename)

"Deluxe is the way to go. Great deal, great selection, and great..."

Carlyssa Scanlon

"We just got five okazuya boxes for breakfast. Was fast and reasonably priced. Oishii..."

Denny

"Delicious and convenient and affordable. Try their neighbor Smiley's too! Oh and to the negative reviewer... this is Kauai... we need the..."

Jordan Sloan

"Our favorite box-lunch place! The fried chicken & fried battered shrimp, along with everything else in our deluxe boxes, has been consistently..."

FultonJr Ohana

"Absolute must, I’ve been always grabbing Po’s Lunchbox’s for the past 15 years since elementary and will still continue coming. hopefully I can..."

Lionel Kato

"I had a box lunch from this place 12 years ago. Came back k today and it is still just as great. Get the deluxe box lunch and you won't be..."

Roger Y

"Got the deluxe box lunch. This place is very fast, food was hot and everything tastes very delicious. We will be back for more on our next..."

Laura

"Awesome Okazu-Ya! You cannot find eateries like this anymore. I live on Oahu and always make it a point to go here when visiting..."

T. Y.

"The deluxe lunch box is the only way to go. Love this place and my kids do..."

Travis Chambers

"Great small place! It's like a hidden treasure. Perfect for me and my family when we needs to grab great food at a great price and quick..."

Terri Y. Iida

"The best box lunch ever which is the same as the old Lihue Delicatessen way back..."

Pauline Viernes

"Gotta love the bento-style mixed plates from Po's. Order extra shrimp tempura, it's worth..."

Jose Freire

"Po's is always good. She is great. Service and great food. Home style..."

Glenn Hayakawa

"Good place for box lunch especially on the days my kids have school..."

kym estacio

Ha Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Smiley's Local Grinds

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tonight, my partner and I ordered dinner there. We had Garlic butter shrimp, Moco Loco, half Smiley’s fried chicken with garlic chili sauce, and..."

Guido Chirinos Cazorla

"We did research for the bet Laulau and Smiley's came up. The Laulau was definitely spectacular! I highly recommend Smiley's if you're looking for..."

John Wong

"Delicious food. Good service. Even though it may take a little long to get food when they’re busy, they’re working hard in there and they put out..."

Zachary Martgan

"It is not a dine in place. You order and pick up from a window. I got the idea of trying out this place from a friend and ordered their Grilled..."

Sunny Kuhlmann

"Really tasty food. We ordered the loco moco and kalua moco. Each dish basically had two servings for us so this served as lunch and dinner for the..."

Taylor Blevins

"Saw the great reviews and decided to try. So disappointed there was no cheesecake available. Boo! We both got the chicken teriyaki. It was good, but..."

_Suz 89

"Our last night in Kauai, and we found the best food on the island. Literally inhaled every bite, it was some of the most flavorful, authentic, worth..."

Shannon Weiss

"Great loco moco. Seemed like a couple pounds of great eating. Somehow I missed that it was takeout only, so was a bit disappointed we had no place to..."

Dale Widner

"Wow, wow, wow! The food and service is so great here. Make sure to stop here on your next visit to Kauai. Note: There will likely be a wait for your..."

Senica Lopez

"This local place was recommended by our rental car company. There’s no inside seating but the food was amazing. We ate in our car and the plate..."

Travel Couple

Uncle’s Shave Ice

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"They have the best Shaved Ice on the island, a great selection of flavors, with ice cream and condensed milk topping. The service is..."

Richard Adams

"Swung by on a rainy Saturday afternoon. No line. There is a bench outside so not really anywhere to sit. We ate in the card since it was..."

Christina Ng

"Awesome shave ice! Had us wanting more! Great way to end our vacay on beautiful..."

_Suz 89

"Wow! What a great dessert!!! We ordered their 'best' product. Fabulous flavored shaved ice on top of coconut cream. On a hot, muggy day you..."

Albert Straub

"The Kauai Kine was yummy, they are generous with their macadamia nut ice cream. Staff wasn’t the friendliest or welcoming. Only one party allowed..."

Kona Bean

"We were told to try a Honey Toast with MacNut Ice Cream. Very unique. Large portion to share. Takes a 10 to 15 minutes to..."

Kelsey Scott

"Good stuff, friendly staff and lots of choices, so get ready to stare at the menu and try to figure out something you like to..."

Gary Nishimura

"Such a fun spot! Their shave ice is quality and their flavors and not over sweet. They don’t have any indoor seating and I could see this place..."

Jared Weiss

"Great shaved ice! We loved the macadamia nut ice cream that you can get as an “under” for your shaved..."

Lily Bloodworth

"If you go here! Order the honey toast! So good! Got it with..."

Chad Parson

"Tasty shave ice store on the main road from the airport towards Poipu. Located in a small mall with smoke parking and easy..."

Don S

"This is the legit place for shaved us...gotta trust Uncle right? 😀. Great size, good quality topping selection. Go with the fresh fruit on..."

Trevor M

"I tried a few shaved ice shops while in Kauai. This one by far was the best. The island nectar was delicious and I had to come back a few times..."

Carolyn Estridge

"Been here once for a lunch dessert and it was very tasty. Honey Toast with ice cream, it was fantastic! One star off because this place is primarily..."

Ashley Coudron DeCo

"Shave Ice shop with a garage theme that gear-heads can appreciate. Had a small mango bowl with condensed milk. It hit the spot. I'll be..."

Maui Rideshare

Kauai Beer Company

88/100 (2414 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"We popped in fairly quickly since we had to catch a flight back to Oahu. Their keiki mac n cheese with the jalapenos and bacon added was just the hit..."

Veronica Betancourt

"Ahi burger was a healthy portion of fish and quite delish. Side salad had a spicy, yummy dressing. Kids liked the mac'n'cheese and burger. Super cute..."

Mel Itz

"Great beer and great flight! It's not often you get an 8 beer flight at a brewery. Plan accordingly. The place has a chill vibe with plenty of..."

M B

"The OKONOMIYAKI fries! It is a must!! It’s such a genius idea I’m Japanese and can’t believe I’ve never thought of such invention. We ordered..."

Mina Ito

"Cool little brew bar with 8 or so craft beers. Nothing or of this world but tasty. The cocktails were better than the beers. BUT the coffee cheese..."

travis leonard

"Spectacular ahi tuna burger, good BLT, tasty philly cheese and incisious ruben. The web order app was highly frustrating hence the bad reviews for..."

Matthew Gale

"Good selection of beers and wine as well as food. We had the lamb gyros and okonomiyaki fries. Delicious. I had two samples of their beer and both..."

Beth R

"Great food and friendly service. The menu was robust with many offerings. We started off with Okonomiyaki Fries and Kung Pao Brussel sprouts. Both..."

Dang N

"Always a great experience coming to eat and drink here. The food is spot on, the fish is cooked just right and who would think of gyros at a brewery..."

Dorothy Tse

"The service was super quick and the waiter explained to us how their service worked. You can scan the barcode to place your order and they have a..."

Sommer

Yamato's Ice Cream

"Amazing shave ice with lots of options including a bunch of ice cream flavors and other desserts as well. Very friendly staff. Nice outdoor seating..."

Chris Stoddard

"This is such a great ice cream and treat shop!!!!! The employees are so friendly! One was extremely kind. She gave us great recommendations for..."

Deborah Lynn

"This has rapidly become one of our favorite places since landing on Kauai. The shave ice is huge and quite a good value. Our favorite flavors are..."

_Suz 89

"Good ice cream. Large portion. Prices seemed a little high for what you're actually getting. $13 for a brownie with a scoop of ice cream...that would..."

Mel Itz

"Great ice cream selection and their Kona coffee ice cream was REALLY good. Creamy, flavorful. Kind staff who can be very overworked and fall behind..."

Bryan

"The staff was great and the icecream was wonderful. I had the Banana Split and it was soo much icecream! It was..."

J burn

"One of the best shave ice I’ve tried! Large servings (split one for four people), nice ice consistency- light and smooth, melts in your mouth and..."

Mandy Woo

"🍨☀️ Cooling off in style at Skinny Mike’s Hawaiian Ice Cream in Kauai, Hawaii! 🏝️🍦 The taste is pure bliss, and it’s the perfect..."

Sree Devireddy

"One of the best shave ice places on the island. They don't do fresh fruit like another favorite of ours does, but the texture here is great. Pog..."

John R

"One of the best ice cream scoop places I ever had. Even my mom loved it so much she asked me to bring her back the next day. They also have shave..."

Tung Pham

"The macadamia nut ice cream was really great. I had it in the s’mores Sunday. The service was a little slow but if in the area it’s a good ice..."

Steve O'Brien

"The hugest shave ice I’ve ever had! If you want to try the shave ice here come with at least one other friend. This thing was massive! There’s..."

lucy yang

"This place is awesome. The shaved ice is a volcano sized ice mountain with a large assortment of flavors to choose. Try blue raspberry and..."

Darius Shad

"We tried the shave ice the other day. The mix was ok. Sadly the bottom part of it had no syrup and was all white ice. The female employee was..."

Kels Gz

"The s'mores brownie sundae was delicately hand crafted, and where else will you find ube and Thai tea ice creams? All three were delicious, and the..."

Mac Freeman

"The gal working was fun and helpful. Brownie sundae with mac nut ice cream...mmmm. Also, I came here in 2018 and got the S'more sundae and they..."

Rebecca

"Fun local spot. They have shaved ice (it was over packed for my flavor) and ice cream. They also have two booths that are made of boats. The staff..."

Aaron Bright

Kauai Boba & Barbeque

"I got the BBQ Mixed Plate and a Thai Tea. The food was phenomenal and the chicken thighs were super juicy! The Thai Tea is different to your typical..."

Karina Huizar

"After our visit to Waimea Canyon, we decided to have lunch here. Our choice included garlic shrimp and fried fish. The garlic shrimp impressed us..."

Vincent Mañara

"This is my easily our favorite food truck on the island. The Boba is real and easily the best that we’ve found so far. We usually get the dragon..."

Nick Quatrocky

"Incredible taste and portions for a great price! If you are anywhere near make sure to stop for a bite! I got the moco loco and it was really..."

Jordan Barile

"We were only in Kauai for two days and ate here twice! It's a food truck (they take cards) by a canal with roaming chickens (like many places on the..."

A C

"Really liked the kalua pork - it comes with rice and macaroni salad. I like how they cook the cabbage and give it flavor, not just raw cabbage with..."

John R

"Tasty short ribs, and we have to order extra pieces to satisfy our cravings for more. Boba tea is about average. Will definitely come back in future..."

Jordan Li

"Hawaiian food seems to be fusion food. Got this dish that sounds western but is literally a Chinese style pork dish. Taste is OK but gets very salty..."

Shuren Lin

"We were starving and decided to try Kauai Boba and Barbeque...wanted to grab and go to Kalapaki Beach. Gotta say I was pleasantly surprised. Food..."

Ryanne Dean

"This place is super good. Definitely more than the 4 star rating it has now. The BBQ plate was great and the garlic shrimp were the best on the..."

Brian Wilson

Aloha Liege Waffles & Espresso

Oki's Box Lunches & Omiyage

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loco moco 8/10 great drunk food. Pancit 8.5/10 was great texture and..."

Rosie Cotton

"Wow wow wow! This place is such a hidden gem tucked inside a food court. Came here at 9am before we catch a plane back to CA. There wasn’t any..."

Giovanni Fnu (Vanni)

"I rarely give 5 stars these days, but these guys earned it. We were going to get another set to go, but sadly we were on our way to other places and..."

K “FreshIdeas” T

"Warm welcome, prompt serve. Large portions. I got the Fried rice breakfast, eggs over easy.. it came with two meat choices. I picked bacon for both...."

Christie Tracy

"I had the chicken katsu smaller size, was pretty good and came with like mayo noodles side, also good. I wished that the katsu came with a different..."

Selena Janzen

"On my last day in Kauai, I decided to make this my final food spot. I wasn’t disappointed at all! Everything was so delicious that was recommended...."

Chelsea Chafin

"We barely made it to a shopping place nearby before they closed, and by the time we got out, we were hungry. We looked at the menu at Oki’s and..."

Bill Stonebraker

"I ordered the fried noddles they qere exceptional. Best ivw had in a long time. i highly recommend this restauraunt. The owner was friendly and the..."

Cody Kraske

"Very solid big breakfast spot. Outdoor eating with generous portions. Great quality food. Bacon, Portuguese sausage and sausage links were so good...."

Ryan Wada

"Heading out to go home back to Minnesota, and running out of options of something new. Took a chance and went back in the mall laugh but I found this..."

Mark Romero

Keoki's

Wheelchair Accessible

"We started with frozen mai tais some of the best ever. Then we had prime rib. It is the best beef on the island. Service was prompt courteous and..."

Greg Powers

"Great local plate lunches. I'm not sure the other reviewers are reviewing the right Keoki's, because there's a few different places on the island..."

Cherie K

"No need to say more. 100% like it... I rest my case.. but the mac/nut crusted ono or if they have it mong chong is incredible!! And the kimo's..."

Wendy Bentley

"Dining in Poipu offers something for everyone. Sit back and enjoy a gourmet meal for two, kick off your sandals in a casual beach front cafe, or cook..."

Seanbrendan

"Best breakfast on the island! Huge portions, amazing value and great customer service! Felt like we were eating at someone’s house. Truly..."

Ryan Warner

"Keoki's, tucked away in the industrial part of Lihue near the airport, may seem unassuming, but it's an excellent hidden gem and a must-try for..."

Dylan Reuter

"This place is amazing! Didn’t make it in time for breakfast but I got a lunch plate combo and I plan to wake up early to go again tomorrow..."

Krystal White 13

"Keoki has been operating here since 1978! Authentic Aloha is served here!There’s no other place I’d rather eat first after landing at Lihue..."

emi chin

"CASH ONLY! My husband and I went here twice while on vacation. Tucked away behind some buildings is this gem of a breakfast place. Good portions and..."

Twyla Brandt

"It's one of the better lunch places to grab a quick bite. You can call ahead of time and pick it up to go. There is no room other than one bench to..."

J Berry

"Been on this island for 3 days and this has been the best I’ve had so far. The cheese burger was a proper juicy burger with fresh veggies on it...."

Justin Macaluso

"The 4 of us shared two plates: Jonny Boy Moco & Loco Moco. Absolutely delicious and filling! Cash..."

Anthony G. Chan

"This place is a hidden gem. The French toast was amazing and the Loco Moco was absolutely delicious. 7/7 will visit..."

Solo Loris

"Incredibly kind employees and delicious breakfast! Cash only, very reasonable price for the amount of food you get. The only complaint is their..."

Kate Hudgens

"Omelettes loco moco and French toast..arguably the best food on the island. Homestyle cooking by amazing aunties! Lunch looks amazing as well..will..."

G Ho

"Don’t judge the book by its cover , 5 stars customer service , my double cheeseburger was juicy and tasty , very affordable..."

Mike B

"You will think you're in the wrong place, tucked in an industrial area. Great service and..."

Nessa Palmer

"Such a great breakfast. We got the johnny boy moco and 2 corned beef hash plates and it was some the best food we have had during our trip. Thank you..."

Kayla Z

"I’ve never been to this place, so my immediate attention for breakfast was Keoki’s. And just as I imagined it would be…The lady was was so..."

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"Absolutely best loco Moco! Our first stop off the plane every trip! And the breakfast portions are so huge, it's enough food to get us through..."

Elizabeth Geller

"Friendly service, GREAT food, had the cheeseburger which was oh so good and tender, the fries were really good too! Also had the wednesday plate..."

Angel Rodriguez

"Hole in the wall parking look with umbrella and stools. Great people, Great food and gast services. Great..."

Kevin Cooney

Daddy O's Restaurant

87/100 (1711 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stopped here on our way to the airport, and enjoyed a delicious meal. Breakfast and lunch are served all day. The service was prompt and friendly...."

Tonya Rice

"This spot will definitely fill you up. My husband's omelette was massive & they do not skimp on the filings. The staff were super quick, super..."

Ginger Weiland

"Best breakfast we've had in Lihue. My husband got the Loco Moco plate, and I had the Ono omelette. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. No..."

Carrie Vail

"Lots of food - with the Daddy O Big Breakfast. Sausage, eggs, Spam, bacon, hash browns, white rice, fried rice. Service is prompt, atmosphere is more..."

Scott Cherek

"Pictured: Oxtail soup with ginger, cilantro and rice + add-on fried sunny-side up egg Not pictured: Ono loco moco that my picky bf loved If you're..."

Christina Hoang

"We stopped in for brunch. We were told we had to try Loco Moco while in Kauai. I must say, for as odd as it sounded, it is very good. It is hearty,..."

Dustin Boicourt

"A solid spot to grab breakfast. They serve a variety of dishes. My favorite that they had were the Ube pancakes. We thought they were made from Ube..."

Gokul Kalla

"This was my favorite breakfast spot in my Kauai Trip. Hidden gem and service was great. Feels like the Sunday family dinner from back home. Would..."

Jennifer Martinez

"2nd time I've ever eaten here and 2nd time I forgot to take a pic of my food. Great place, great prices, and great Loco Moco! Also great Early Bird..."

JMAC

"Hawaiian Brunch 💯 Daddy O’s is the perfect brunch spot minutes away from the airport With both an all-day breakfast and lunch menu, there’s..."

Randy F.

"The place was clean and organized. The food was ok. Good prices and good service. We had to wait a little bit outside because the place was full. I..."

Giselle Santamaria

"Great place to get a quick bite to eat. Not the fanciest place but food tasted..."

Bianca Stone

"The food was good. Little bit on the small side, but I guess it was enough. Service was nice, fast and..."

W

"We had breakfast here Oct 2023. The atmosphere is more hectic diner than cozy cafe😆. But the people were very nice and the food was DELICIOUS. I..."

Jamie Yesh

"Great neighborhood place for great food. Best Loco Moco (mini size for me) I've ever had. Intriguing Asian noodle bowls on the next table over. Real..."

RickK

"This mom and pop restaurant was a great find for a great breakfast on the island! We started with a nice bowl of fresh pineapple sprinkled with a..."

Joe Leischner

"Food was delicious, the hash browns were seasoned in a unique way that I really liked. The place is a little cramped and busy, would be great to see..."

Xy

Verde Restaurant

87/100 (2001 ratings)

"Relatively better food. Mahi mahi tacos and bean & cheese tostada r okay. Stacked enchiladas veggie was spicy for our taste. They were out of..."

Kapil Rastogi

"We stopped here for lunch and were able to get in without a reservation. We tried chips & queso, the Cali burrito, shrimp tacos, and the churro..."

jennifer heath

"The Kauai beef is our favorite meat. It's great in the tacos and the Cali burrito. Liked the furikake tacos. They put a lot of sauce on it. Burritos..."

John R

"My husband and I both ordered the Mahi Tacos for lunch, and it did not disappoint! The Mahi Mahi was perfectly crisp, the cabbage and pickled veggies..."

Kelsey Ash

"I had the carne beef tacos with ulu tortillas. The beef was tastety. Not traditional Mexican flavoring but very good..."

Mark Wyatt

"The Ultimate Bowl is fantastic, the Cali Burrito was really good but too pricey, beans and rice not so much, pretty..."

Nakala “Nikki” Hill

"Walked right in with no reservation on a Tuesday night. Great food and service. My fish tacos were super saucy and delicious. The beef was also good..."

Aleesa M

"Staff was both friendly and prompt. Food was good quality, a touch pricey compared to home (but so is everything !) Excellent, quick stop after the..."

Nick v

"Not only is Verde the best Mexican food on Kauai, it ranks up there with some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had… and that’s saying a lot!..."

Donny McCurdy

"Limited menu items (post covid) but you still have a good selection to choose from. We had the Beef Nachos, Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla, and Garlic..."

Lisa Kanahele

"We were craving Mexican food and decided to give this place a go based on the reviews. I ordered a margarita, which was fantastic, and a garlic..."

K S

"I got a kauai beef burrito, and my wife got a chicken quesadilla. The food was really good in my opinion and the service was outstanding, as others..."

Joshua Edwards

"Expensive and a bit of Mexican/Asian fusion but incredible food and almost worth the high price. I got the verde verde burrito with fresh caught mahi..."

Ethan Norvell

"We went to eat dinner right before we headed to the airport for our late flight home. Our toddler was past his nap, and we were worried how the meal..."

Caitlin Schreuder

"Really loved this place. We were looking for an easy and air conditioned spot before we went to the airport, found it! Food is good, jalapeño..."

Brian D

Kalena Fish Market

"2nd time eating Korean food and loved this place. Very close to the airport and so convenient since we were starving as it was past lunch..."

Heliana Mano

"A great little gem for lunch! The folks were friendly and everything tasted delicious. Enjoyed the medium lunch plates which came with an entree,..."

Clare McClellan

"Fish Katsu, Meat Jun, Mac salad, Tofu, and Seaweed Salad. So ono!!! That seaweed salad was the perfect balance to the..."

Fe Ann Carino

"Great lunch stop for local grinds. Limited hours but highly..."

Jac Man

"We came in for the first time and tried their special. We got a combo of all the sides between us and let me just say it was ALL delicious!!! We will..."

Stefanie Strong

"I'm a repeat customer. Everything is outstanding! Super nice staff! Cash only. Widely regarded as the..."

Matthew Armstrong

"Delicious food, the nicest..."

Anna Kennedy

"Good, quick Hawaiian & Korean food in downtown Lihue. Small drink selection and no poke. But good quality and nice..."

William Pryor

"Great lunch stop on the way to the airport. Friendly service and tasty food... Fun to try some new side..."

Carolyn Belknap

"Amazing food. Always best to order 15-20 mins ahead. Food is made super fresh and with care. Super clean as..."

Tiffany Fliegel

"I would call ahead if short on time. Pretty good portions. Not very much seating, good for take..."

Jesse G

"Great local and Korean food. Make sure to bring cash. They don't take credit or debit..."

Keola Aki

"The meat Jun is really good but they were a little skimpy on the vegetables so I gave them a 4..."

Brandon Mansho

"Who would think that a Korean fast food restaurant is around the corner next to a fishing supply company? The best on the..."

rhandy h

"Great local food. Big portions and good..."

Nate Haraguchi

"Awesome Korean style food. Fish Jun and Katsu are..."

Tuni AlohaAlways

"This was my favorite place to eat on the whole..."

Taichi Nakahara

"Polite and fast service with flare and a smile! ..."

Steven Frost

Rob's Good Times Grill

86/100 (2068 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good parking. Large restaurant and bar. Huge portions at decent prices. Nice staff. We were there on a Wednesday night and they had live music..."

Mel Itz

"We had dinner here Sunday evening before we flew back home to the mainland and had a great time. Prices were decent, and even though they were busy..."

Stefanie Nordberg

"Hidden little gem! So happy we found it on our first visit to Kauai! We were greeted with friendly folks. The one thing we didn’t like is they had..."

_Suz 89

"Great food, friendly service, good drinks. We had poke nachos. It's a large serving. The fish sandwich was perfect. There's live music with dancing..."

Sylvia Uribe

"Great place to eat near the airport in Kauai. Rob's was recommended by our rental car shuttle driver and he wasn't wrong on this one. Really good..."

susan taylor

"The food was amazing.!! 10 stars to the cook! We got there before the rush. Service was good But then we had to wait a bit for Some service after we..."

SHEENA CHAVEZ

"I have had Rob's Good Times Grill bookmarked for several years so, we were so excited to finally get to come here. One of the best things is they..."

Foodieextreme Foodieextreme

"Although we almost left without eating here because of all the signs warning of predatory towing practices leaving us too nervous to park our car..."

Tool Man

"Rob's was our first stop for lunch after landing in Lihua for our first trip to Kauai. It was a great choice for a bite to eat! The service was..."

Wes Ridinger

"Yes. Here. Good. What a place! The food was amazing. Don’t let them casual atmosphere fool you. Waitress was awesome. Calamari sticks. Wow. Huge..."

Dennis Livingston

"Local fave. Large local taplist. Staff are great and portions are great. The burgers are perfect. Five minutes from the beach, worth the drive. ..."

Greg Close

"Cheaper eats on the island!!! Some locals we knew recommended that we try this place. The poke nachos were so delicious. The poke was so fresh and..."

Micah Arnold

"If you’re a mainlander looking for a bite on a Sunday night, when everything else is closed…this is the place! I highly recommend an Akala’i..."

John Ainsworth

"Food was great, service was good, atmosphere was typical Kauai, chicken 🐔 and all. Highly..."

Di8O8

"First off, they are open to the outdoors and have chickens running around the inside of the place. Hard to get use to that. The food was pretty..."

Joshua Chilton

"Lots of character, friendly staff, good food. This is a place that locals go to, not a tourist trap. Recommend eating..."

Scott Markloff

The Greenery Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great food especially vegetarian and vegan options. Everything is freshly made. You need to get here early for some dishes such as those made with..."

Gokul Kalla

"This place is amazing. Good food, great atmosphere, and the staff are super friendly. I formally met the cook Naina, my sincerest apologies if I..."

T “Qu1ng”

"We went to the Greenery Cafe for lunch and really enjoyed our food! We went based on other reviews saying they work well with you for gluten free..."

Alana Tirimacco

"Amazing fresh organic bite Kauai style. I had the avo wrap and my partner had the kale salad. Super helpful and friendly service. Note, the cafe is..."

A Brady

"Great food! Loved the vegan avocado wrap. The people running it were a delight and this spot is a hidden gem behind a house. Beautiful landscape and..."

at marysumthingabout

"Their food was delicious and refreshing. The sweet potato fries were the best. Cooking them in coconut oil is the way to go. Also, made fresh and..."

Crissy Wiltse

"If you wanna feel like you’re having a healthy, delicious meal at your favourite grandmas house for a reasonable price check these guys out!! Heads..."

Ayal zeinfeld

"Curry sandwich was really good. Not too strong of curry flavors but just enough to make it tasty. Avocado sandwich had a ton of avocado and great..."

John R

"We loved it here!! Fresh, delicious food and vegan and vegetarian options!! Everything is handmade and the mung bean soup was so..."

Cameron Morgan

"I loved this little place. Amazing friendly service and ability to meet our dietary needs. Food was fresh, atmosphere so welcoming. My kids said..."

Christy Musselman

"Always fresh and delicious! Food here is cooked with love and you can taste..."

Diana Kunakaeva

"Adorable little tucked away garden cafe. Not the fastest service, but when your on Hawaii time, that doesn't really matter. Casual seating with..."

Roxanne Scrivener

"Super neat little place. We had the Chicken Ceasar Salad and the Mahi Mahi fish wrap. It was excellent, fresh, and made for you! We will be going..."

Whitney C

"The food is perfection, the place is a gem! Enough choices to satisfy your wants while keeping it..."

Ryan L

"We tried the curry chicken sandwich, mung bean soup and humus black eyed peas wrap - and it was a real treat! Amazing place for..."

Anand Bharambe

"This little treasure is divinely scrumptious! The 3 of us shared a kale salad, avocado wrap, black eyed pea/hummus wrap, sides of black eyed peas,..."

Lori Wright

"This place is a GEM for the Gluten Free! Yummy food, gluten feee bread/wraps and sauces. We ate in a delightful garden...."

karen kozyra

The Fish Express

86/100 (1801 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Takeout

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here with my family during our trip! Good: - Fast in and out! We placed our order and could self serve the toppings a la carte - The flavor of..."

Jenny Xu

"It was our first time here so we didn't really know how it worked. Staff could have been a bit more friendly and helpful. Poke was delicious...."

Nina Schauer

"Sitting in the car right outside the Fish Express after mopping the BEST poke I have ever had in my life. Loved everything about it. From the sushi..."

P K

"My husband and I stopped in here to get some poke and were so happy with what we got. We got sushi rice, he got three scoops and I got two. We tried..."

KT Davi

"My favorite poke place on Kauai. Everything is so fresh, so tasty, and the selection is generally great (in the morning and early afternoon). The..."

Raymon Ohmori

"I have been eating at The Fish Express for over 15 years, and I have never been disappointed. Always one of my first stops when on island. Their poke..."

Mark Wilson

"Poke was excellent and making my own customized bowl was pretty easy. About $20 for a good sized bowl including the toppings. We didn't see any place..."

Russell Sprunger

"Poke bowls are great. Fresh and delicious. Must get the sushi rice! Add your own toppings. Good for take out only, lacking a dining..."

Don Rosario

"Beach and Poke all day long. This was my lunch every day, for a week. Fresh fish, Salmon, Ahi, Hamachi, prepped different ways. Great Poke place. I..."

Alex Bachinsky

"Best poke EVERRRRR!! Place was busy and had quite the line but it moved fast. Fair prices as..."

lauren storey

"Delicious, but no seating area, need at least few tables, people eat in their cars and out of..."

I A

"I love poke bowls and I could not believe my luck when I stumbled across this little place while we were vacationing on Kauai. The seafood is so..."

Stevie Reigh

"Ordered poke bowls here. You can also buy it but the pound. Take out only. Parking is limited and it’s on kuhio hwy. You choose your rice and poke..."

Christina Ng

"No doubt the best poke in Kauai. We had it a handful of different spots while on the island and had to come back once more on our way to the airport...."

Jonathan Flores

"Hands down, BEST POKE IN KAUA’I!! This is the first place we stopped on our week-long trip for our honeymoon and it truly set the bar. No other..."

Haley Torres

"This gem of a spot has such a special place in my heart - it was our first poke right off the plane! And it was absolutely delicious! We went ahi..."

Eva Gross

"I enjoyed my meal here, this is a to go place, no tables for eating here, so just know that when you order you will have to eat in your car or..."

Shaun Smith

"We were trying to find a nice poke place and this certainly hit the spot. Super fresh and very tasty. Had great options and the price was..."

Joe C

Puakea Grill

Kenji Burger

Plantation Coffee Company

Wheelchair Accessible

"Killer prices for Hawaii! Good variety of sandwiches. I do not recommend the breakfast, the lunch is better! It is hard to find- behind the bank in a..."

Brandon Eveson

"Randomly googled coffee near me and Plantation Coffee came up. We would have never seen it from the street since it is located in an old sugar cane..."

Fiona Ham

"Nice little place which was not very easy to find. Seems to be part of a building with other businesses around. We ordered a sunshine bagel and a..."

Dushyant Maheshwary

"Just opened, Plantation is now Aloha Craft Cafe. Yummy food options, and lovely friendly staff. Gluten free options..."

Anna Graetz

"So glad I found this place! The food is delicious and staff is SO friendly! I came back 2 days in a row because it was that good. Will definite come..."

Hilary Utley

"Everyone is beyond friendly. The food was excellent and the coffee was the best! I ordered the Chicken Macnut and and Iced Brew Coffee. Will..."

MsAmber94

"Great prices, and the people at the counter were some of the nicest people I've ever met. I only had a day to spend in Kauai and they told me some..."

Justin Kolich

"This family owned business deserves to be supported. The people at the counter were very friendly, accommodating, and made real and tasty food. The..."

Marlo Firme

"Great, friendly service - my wife and I ordered breakfast, and part way through our meal they gave us some banana bread (not on the menu, I believe)!..."

Richard McWhirter

"Staff is fantastic and passionate about their products, food was also great and fresh. Had a sunshine bagel which was good and also tried the spam..."

R Brown

"Veggie Sandwich with Mayo, Orange Bell Peppers, Alfalfa Sprouts, Green Bell Peppers, Black Olives, Cucumbers on Wheat..."

Ann Teruya

"Staff was great, ided coffee was strong, and I got the everything bagel with the cream cheese, pesto, and tomato which was amazing. Worth the stop...."

Christian F

"Plantation was a pleasant surprise this morning! The barista and staff are full of joy and very kind. We ordered the burrito (Canadian bacon and..."

Joel Meyer

"Amazing coffee and sandwiches! Much eat at for lunch. A little place tucked away in town but worth going to. Sit inside for a rest or take that yummy..."

Tia McCarthy

"Great place and great people! The food was super fresh and excellent... I can't remember the girls name that took our order but she was so sweet and..."

B Bueno

"Great vibes to start the day, we love the staff that work here-super friendly and the owners are some really special people. The food is fresh, great..."

Mariah Giunta

"The best part of this place was the service. Everyone behind the counter was friendly and made pleasant small talk while making our coffee and food...."

Louis Nash

"Nice place to visit. The majority (80%+) of all U.S. coffee is grown here. They provide (50+) samples; with a lovely gift shop. And you can do both..."

Michael Hulme

"Don't be fooled, this place is in a business building. We circled around looking for a Cafe, and decided to go in. They are a barista stand inside..."

divya patel

Domino's Pizza

"Awesome customer service and great pizza! Always willing to give you napkins for carryout..."

Jameyia Shamia

"The co-owner was so friendly & welcoming. It was the best Domino's experience I ever had both food & service! Highly recommend if you are visiting..."

Melanie Terry

"This could be the best Domino’s Pizza in America. The crust is superior. 5stars! The rest you know fondly as something you grew up with. Order..."

Shadow Nak

"Happy they're here. Grateful for their service throughout the lockdown. On 3 occasions now I've been given the wrong order. Been refunded, but still..."

danKa

"Excellent customer service and very clean. I was amazed to see sit down dining since we don't have that option here in my city. I will definitely go..."

Curt M.

"Very clean. Friendly staff. Great pizza and wings..."

So.

"Jason is an amazing person!!! Very kind, professional and knows how to run a business properly!!! He gives so much to the community. Very selfless..."

Justin Jacobs

"Very fast and friendly service and delicious pizza. I liked..."

Paradise Walker

"Fast delivery!! I love 10 mins away and I placed my order, it got deliver in 16mins! I’m truly impressed as..."

Trevine Cole

"The Domino's app is easy to use. The curbside pick up is super convenient. The pizza is always..."

Diedrick Griep

"Went to lunch with my Mom and daughter and sat inside. Place wasn't crowded, till school ended around 2pm (there's a middle school across the..."

Lisa Kanahele

"The owner of the restaurant is super friendly as well as the staff. The food was fast to come out and super yummy! Overall a great experience. I..."

krista arvig

"This restaurant was really great to eat at especially if you are requesting a break at this area. I recommend to eat here if you..."

Unza Jimenez (Rina)

"Pizza was tasty and good! We ordered online through the app. Pizzas were filled well with toppings. Cheesy bread was by my favorite. Really nice that..."

Sarah K

"Fast and easy pick up. Friendly..."

Majury A

Mark's Place

85/100 (1732 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is great. It’s simple, yet down home Hawaiian plate lunch is perfect for any hungry belly. We have enjoyed many plates but the Katsu is..."

S F

"A wonderful busy eatery almost hidden away in an industrial park. The food is exceptional. Take out only with a few picnic benches outside which have..."

James Bray

"The food was phenomenal. We had the Monday special, which consisted of pork belly and wagyu wonton and the rib roast. Best food we had on our 4 day..."

Kien Ta

"Absolutely PERFECT! Delicious local yummy yummy food!!!! Are you kidding me?!!!!!! I could eat here daily and never grow tired of it! Plus, the..."

Deborah Lynn

"Amazing! We just picked it off of Google maps and began to wonder what we were getting ourselves into as we started driving through an industrial..."

Angela Brown

"People if you are hungry you wanna go there. I have allergies and they were very helpfull an accomodate us Kindly. The price is fair and the food is..."

Jasen Chabot Maheux

"This was our first meal in Kauai and we loved it. My husband and I shared a combo plate with beef and chicken katsu, it was very good. There are..."

Vanessa B.

"Came during a short trip to Kauai with family. The food was amazing and very large portions. Best teriyaki chicken I have ever had! It is in an..."

Kevin Hammond

"The best lunch plate we had while in kauai, it’s a pick up only, the portions for price are good, i didn’t even know that the plate came with..."

Mar J

"Absolutely delicious food! ☺️ Katsu is crispy and seafood is fresh. Their side dishes are outstanding. Nothing is too salty. 11/10 would eat..."

Christopher Carr

Mama Lucy's Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Authentic Filipino cuisine. Cap it with turon and halo-halo. Had dinner and went back the next day for..."

Ferdinand Magellan

"So good and such a great deal especially compared to some of the other touristy places on the island.. Quick and easy as well, and tastes very..."

Evan Atwater

"This place is incredible! It is wonderful Filipino food and boy do they have their regulars. In my opinion this is Lihue’s best kept secret. ..."

Jared Cardenas

"The moment you set foot inside, you know you’re in the right place. This is probably the best $10-12 you can spend on food in the area! Every bite..."

Eliot Quon

"It was very good. Pork adobo was tender and juicy. Kare-kare was good as well! You have a choice between 1 meat and rice for $9 or 2 meat choices..."

Kay Colima

"Who would not like mana Lucy’s kitchen? I mean like it’s literally the best restaurant ever. As a Filipino, I can confirm this restaurant is..."

Unza Jimenez (Rina)

"The restaurant has great food with a good price, they also have catering services. The design is..."

Péter Szatmári

"The food was so good here! It was fresh and delicious. We had the lumpia and those were super crispy and sweet. The service was good and this place..."

Felix H

"Authentic Filipino food. Everything was delicious. If that's what you're looking for, this is the place to..."

Camille Ruggiero

"Wow, some of the best Filipino food I’ve..."

Brian Clark

Anatta's Thai Street Food

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good Thai food! It was pouring rain while we were eating and getting rained on while eating was a fun little experience. I recommend this..."

Karina Huizar

"We loved the chicken pad Thai, shrimp fried rice, veggie fried rice, and chicken yellow curry. Green was good too, but it was way too spicy for..."

John R

"My son said it’s his favorite Thai food place! But on further discussion he said it’s the only Thai food he has had. Haha! For real though it’s..."

Samuel Noble

"This food truck was amazing! The lady that took our order was very friendly. Both times we got our orders to go and we didn’t wait more than 10-15..."

Lauren Rhea

"Pad thai delicious. Yellow curry chicken so good...maybe too many potatoes but who doesn't like taters? Chicken satay was a little dry. Overall,..."

Sarah

"The food is not bad but nothing exceptional. Don’t come here if you’re in a hurry, I was the only customer and waited 13 mins for only 2 items...."

monica yen

"Ok-It’s 3 picnic tables with plants and nice shade, or get it to go. (It’s a stand-alone food truck.)The food is great! Hours are regular, too...."

Paula Abbott

"Some of the best Thai food we have had!! Delicious! The red curry is pretty spicy so watch..."

Nathan Dobkins

"They are almost closing but ordered pad Thai and its the best fresh pad Thai I’ve had in the Island. The shrimp is good portion size and the..."

Laura Rose

"I really enjoyed the Thai street food truck it was very exceptional had the pad Thai with chicken and I thought it was as good as you can get it...."

Michael Korb

"Easily one of the best drunken noodle and Thai ice tea I’ve ever had! I requested spicy and spice level was perfected. Great job guys, keep up the..."

suraiya chow

"The Pad Thai was great. At first I wanted some Chile with it, but it was still great workout..."

Stephen Martin

"We have visited the food trucks twice this week so far, once in Lihue and the other one in Kapa’a (we missed the Poipu one). We tried the combo..."

Guido Chirinos Cazorla

"I’ve never tried Thai food before. Such a unique experience. The food was definitely one of a kind with unique spices and flavor. Such a cute..."

Dariana Ortiz

"Found this gem while cruising around town. We ordered the Chicken Pad Thai & Chicken Pad See Ew - enough food for 4 lunch sized portions which is a..."

Eric C.

"After landing at the airport and getting our rental car, this was a quick stop for dinner. Located in the Ace hardware parking lot, this food truck..."

Shireen McCleary

Kalapaki Beach Hut

84/100 (2066 ratings)

"Great spot for burgers and fries. Outdoor seating made the meal even better. Burgers were fresh and cooked perfectly. The teriyaki burger was..."

Ryan Nordgren

"We ate here for breakfast - reasonable prices ($9 and change for the omelette) and delicious food! I loved my bacon and tomato omelette. The..."

Danielle Kokett

"This little burger place has some great burgers that won't break the bank. I mean food is never cheep on Hawaii, but the prices here aren't bad. The..."

Josh Larkin

"Absolutely love this place. Fantastic food reasonably priced. Went there every day while in Kauai. The Tropical Smoothie and Aloha Classic are a must..."

Tyler C.

"My cheddar burger was amazingly delicious, lettuce and tomato, crisp, on all soft and squishy, the fries were perfect and crispy and of course my..."

CE Behr

"Delicious and cheap local food. Visited twice while on vacation. Their fruit smoothies are refreshing, the food tastes good and is nice to eat on the..."

NIA G.

"Walked here from the Marriott and were not disappointed. We had the Hawaiian shave ice and the aloha burger...I know touristy as F, but whatever,..."

Brian Wilson

"Burgers were great! We got the aloha burger (teriyaki with pineapple) and Da Volcano (jalapeno with spicy mayo) and both were juicy and delicious...."

Alicia Kauffman

"Affordable and decent mom and pop spot for breakfast. Went here twice. The breakfast sandwich: Bacon, egg, cheese, mayo, in between two hamburger..."

Christopher

"Decent place for breakfast, lunch or dinner with set breakfast items or all day lunch items. I had the kalapaki breakfast and lunch hamburger so..."

Michael Korb

Bryan Macy

"I came here originally looking for a burger but ended up getting the grilled ahi, which was the catch of the day. I don’t think I had ever ordered..."

Asa Kusuma

"Awesome little burger place. Upper deck with a view while eating! Mushroom burger and POG! Family enjoyed it, very..."

Anthony Rivas

"I have been to Kauai twice and ate all over the island. Of all the places I have ate, this is the best place I have been. Their lunch burgers blow..."

Braxton Buckway

"If you are staying @ Kaua'i Marriott Resort take the 5 min walk to Kalapali Beach Hut! You won't be disappointed! Breakfast is DELISH coming back for..."

Bruu uuhhh!

"One of my favorite places to be! Surfing, paddle boarding, swimming! And you can rent all those equipment right at the..."

Kauai Yoga on the Beach

"We came here for breakfast for almost a week and let me tell you.... this place is the best! Best food, best shakes, best view. It's a little place..."

rachael bernal

"Fun little local place next to Kalapaki beach. I had the breakfast plate. Eggs, rice, hamburger and gravy. Good food. The dining area is up above in..."

Alan Helgeson

"There's not a big selection here, but it's close to the Marriott hotel, the breakfasts are reasonably priced and good, and the view is nice. It can..."

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