Best Lunch Restaurants in Lihue

13 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach restaurant

1. 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.

2. Hualani's

4.8

Exceptional(2178)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 41 times today

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.

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3. The Plantation House by Gaylords

4.7

Exceptional(5346)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Lihue

Booked 44 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

4. Naupaka Terrace

4.5

Awesome(461)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 3 times 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.

5. Keoki's Paradise

4.6

Exceptional(7295)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Poipu

Booked 113 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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6. Ilima Terrace - Grand Hyatt Kauai

4.5

Awesome(243)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Koloa

Booked 5 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

7. Living Foods

4.5

Awesome(442)

Price: Moderate

• American • Koloa

Booked 21 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.

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8. Oasis on the Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2847)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Kapaa

Booked 29 times today

Oasis is a beautiful oceanfront location that showcases the best of what Kauai has to offer in cuisine, service and ocean views. We strongly believe that residents and guests of Hawaii want to experience Hawaii. We use local sources for almost 80% of our ingredients, and work closely with Kauai"s farmers and fishermen to provide you with the best and freshest possible ingredients. We work to highlight the quality and freshness of our ingredients in a style that captures the diversity of local cultures and influences without burying the delicious flavors that our local ingredients offer.

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9. Brennecke’s Beach Broiler

4.4

Awesome(3145)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Poipu

Booked 3 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.

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10. Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9

Exceptional(226)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kapaa

Booked 26 times today

A new, upscale dining experience of modern fusion cuisine and craft cocktails, located on Kauai’s east side.

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Michael
Seattle / Eastern Washington •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our fifth meal at Hualani’s, 7 for dinner this time. As all our previous visits, excellent by every measure. From the superior wine list to the incredible birthday lava cake, flawless. Service was attentive and accommodating but not hovering. Very friendly. Shared appetizers of watermelon, goat cheese and beets, blackened scallops, arugula, goat cheese and honey comb, braised short-rib gyoza. All were excellent. Main courses were spectacular. Ribeye, filet, mahi, pasta, glazed pork ribs, sea bass. All perfectly executed. The Trefethen Cab was wonderful. Thank you for yet another great experience.
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Hualani'sPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue
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4.8
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Ericvip
San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lelo was amazing. Went above and beyond going over the menu . We visit Kauai every fall and Gaylord’s is always a must . Food is always delicious and staff is always friendly.
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The Plantation House by GaylordsPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Lihue
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4.7
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Katherinevip
Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We really enjoyed our evening at Keoki's Paradise. The ambiance is warm and inviting. Our server was attentive and the food was great. I had the seafood risotto which was cooked perfectly, and my husband had the prime rib which was also delicious. Our dining experience was topped with the unexpected bonus of live entertainment from the Tahitian dance performers (Tumoana) who perform every other week at the establishment. Would definitely recommend checking this place out....Save room for dessert!
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Keoki's ParadisePrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Poipu
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4.6
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Lenvip
Los Angeles •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 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 Nov 5, 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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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach

2. Hualani's

3. The Plantation House by Gaylords

4. Naupaka Terrace

5. Keoki's Paradise

6. Ilima Terrace - Grand Hyatt Kauai

7. Living Foods

8. Oasis on the Beach

9. Brennecke’s Beach Broiler

10. Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

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