DINING

American

Barbecue Inn
2982 Kress Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-2921
A local favorite since 1940, this family dining restaurant offers a little something for everyone on the menu with over 30 choices available such as fresh fish, steaks, seafood, and prime rib. They also specialize in great homemade pies. They are open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; closed on Sundays. map

Garden Island Barbecue
4252A Rice Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-8868
Known for having the best Wonton soup in the area, this restaurant offers a full menu of local, barbecue, and Chinese food, served daily for lunch and dinner in a casual dining atmosphere. map
Ho's Chinese Kitchen
3-2600 Kaumualii Highway • Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-5255
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers an extensive menu of mouthwatering Cantonese cuisine, served in a family dining atmosphere. map

Deli & Bread Connection
3-2600 Kaumualii Highway, #1005 • Lihue, HI 96766
Located at Kukui Grove Mall
808-245-7115
This delicatessen offers an impressive spread of deli meats and cheeses, as well as fresh baked breads, fresh made soups, meal sized salads, baked goods, pastries, pies, and cakes. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. map

Cafe Portofino
3501 Rice Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-2121
A large Italian restaurant that offers truly authentic Italian dishes on their menu such as scampi con fettuccine, freshly made bread and pastas, and stuffed calamari. They are open nightly for dinner and feature an outdoor lanai overlooking the Palakiki Bay. map

Po's Kitchen
4100 Rice Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-246-8617
Japanese specialties such as teriyaki beef plates, bentos, cone sushi, and chicken katsu are served daily for breakfast and lunch at this casual dining restaurant. map
Restaurant Kiibo
2991 Umi Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-2650
A local neighborhood favorite that is filled with Japanese folk art and offers an array of tasty, home style, authentic Japanese dishes such as sushi, ramen, sukiyaki, tempura, teriyaki, and teishoku specials. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. map
Tokyo Lobby
3501 Rice Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-8989
Voted the best Japanese restaurant by Consumer Business Review and widely considered the best Japanese restaurant on Kauai, this restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers absolutely outstanding, traditional Japanese dishes presented in small wooden boats. map

La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
4261 Rie Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-5972
Substantial portions of authentic, hearty Mexican cuisine, such as sizzling fajitas and chiles rellenos, are served at this fun filled restaurant that is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for dinner only. map

Merriman's Kapalua
One Bay Club Place • Lahaina, HI 96761
808-669-6400
The freshest seafood complimented by oceanfront scenery. Dine in the most beautiful location at Kapalua Resort, directly on the ocean, and view tropical sunsets from "The Point." Chef-Owner Peter Merriman has brought his unique style of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine to this beautiful ocean-side setting.
Dani's Restaurant
4201 Rice Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-4991
A favorite among local people for breakfast, this restaurant offers a nonchalant mix of typical Hawaiian, Polynesian, American, and Japanese dishes on their menu and they are open daily for breakfast and lunch. map

Kalena Fish Market
2985 Kalena Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-246-6629
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this fish market and restaurant sells wholesale fish plus offers everything from fish 'n chips to Korean dishes on their menu. map

JJ's Broiler
3416 Rice Street • Lihue, HI 96766
808-246-4422
Kauai's original steak house, this premier oceanfront restaurant overlooks the Nawiliwili Bay and they are known for their signature Slavonic steaks. A wide selection of savory regional and hearty American dishes are also on the menu and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. map