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- MMichaelvipCentral Kentucky •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGorgeous location for a romantic dinner or out for any special evening. The food was excellent along with a fine wine list. The farm to table freshness was well evident! The service was spot on and made us feel like it was a special day. We will definitely visit again!More infoHualani'sPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.8
- HHossSan Diego •9 reviews4.0Dined 4 days ago1st time to Duke's, we enjoyed our meal, the service was top notch beautiful location. We'll be back.More infoDuke's KauaiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.5
- PPatriciavipSeattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWe had a lovely dinner. The Caesar salad was fresh & the escargot in the shells were a delight. My lamb was delicious & the filet perfectly prepared. Our waiter was friendly & had helpful wine & dinner suggestions. It was the perfect ending to our Kauai vacation & one of our favorite places on the island.More infoCafe PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lihue•4.3
- RRuedigervipHawaii •598 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 15, 2024Food and service were very good (as always). We were able to make a dinner reservation till for 5 pm when the restaurant opens. Since several parties have 5 pm reservations there can be a line to be seated which we experienced. Not too bad, but also not great. We were there on a Thursday night when the restaurant also provides food for some Luau attendees. So about 70% of the tables were reserved for those people which limits the availability for other guests. Also between 5:30 and 6:15 there was music for the Luau people. For our next visit we will avoid the Thursday night.More infoThe Plantation House by GaylordsPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Lihue•4.7
- BBolaMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 5, 2024It was my birthday and I had a good time the food was great.More infoKukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki BeachPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Lihue•4.1
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Lihue, the capital city of the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, is home to arguably the most diverse array of restaurants on the island. The restaurants in Lihue serve everything from authentic Italian cuisine to organic pescatarian food to "ono local grindz." However, all of the local eateries have something in common: the fresh seafood. The locally caught shrimp is especially popular with visitors. Known throughout the Hawaiian Islands as some of the tastiest shrimp around, the shrimp of Kauai is much sweeter and softer than the shrimp sold at mainstream grocery stores. As a special surprise, Kauai shrimp is usually served with the head on.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Lihue. Our customers recommend Duke's Kauai, The Plantation House by Gaylords and Hualani's
As of Nov 23, 2024 there are 8 restaurants in Lihue. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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