Whether you’re planning to take one of our Kauai zipline tours, do a little hiking, or just shop and enjoy the island, we all have to eat! Lihue is the busiest city in Kauai, so there are plenty of great choices no matter your taste preferences or what you’re craving. We’re sharing some of the best with you below. Enjoy!
Love Italian? You’ll want to be sure to check out Kauai Pasta, where you can choose from mouth-watering chicken parmesan or other pasta dishes paired with the best homemade garlic bread you have ever eaten. From spaghetti with meat sauce and eggplant parmesan to steaks, salads, and paninis, you’re sure to leave full.
If fresh seafood is what you’re craving, you won’t want to miss an opportunity to dine at JJ’s Broiler. Baked lobster tails, sauteed or broiled fresh island fish, prime rib and rib eye steak, sauteed scallops, pork ribs, sandwiches, soup, it’s all here waiting for you to enjoy! Amazing ocean views and an open-air ambience you won’t soon forget.
Duke’s is where you can also find fresh fish and seafood, steaks, pupus, tacos, baby back ribs, sandwiches, and some of the best burgers you will ever find anywhere. There’s something for everyone at Duke’s, so be sure to check it out.
Craving Asian or Hawaiian cuisine? Naupaka Terrace in the Kauai Beach Resort is where you will enjoy local favorites with an Asian, Hawaiian, or Polynesian touch. Pasta dishes, salads, seafood and steak are also on the menu, and the spectacular scenery will add to your dining experience. This one’s not to miss!
These are just a few of the restaurants we consider the best Lihue has to offer, but there are many more!
If you are coming to the island with family or friends in the near future, be sure to book one of our Kauai zipline tours well in advance. You don’t want to miss the fun and adventure of a lifetime!
