Must-see restaurants in Lihuʻe

  • Kauaʻi Community Market

    Lihuʻe

    One of the island's biggest and best farmers markets, in partnership with the Kauaʻi County Farm Bureau, brings a bonanza of locally grown, often organic…

  • Duke's

    Lihuʻe

    You won’t find an evening spot more fun and lively than Duke’s, which offers a classic view of Kalapaki Beach. The steak-and-seafood menu is none too…

  • Gaylord’s

    Lihuʻe

    There is no doubt that the historic Wilcox home at Kilohana Plantation provides a handsome setting, particularly on the veranda. You can daydream amid…

  • Butcher & the Fisherman

    Lihuʻe

    Despite neighbors including auto repair and welding shops, this is a prime destination for Lihuʻe's freshest seafood and meat. Poke servings are some of…

  • Verde

    Lihuʻe

    Chef Joshua Stevens’ Mexican, New Mexican and California-style cooking might put whatever style of tacos you’ve been eating back home to shame, at this…

  • Fish Express

    Lihuʻe

    Fish lovers, this is almost a no-brainer. Order chilled deli items, from fresh ahi (yellowfin tuna) poke to green seaweed salad, or try a plate lunch of…

  • Kawaii Kokoro

    Lihuʻe

    Delicious coconut macaroons for less than a dollar are a steal at this Japanese-influenced bakery and patisserie. Also good are the cheesecakes, coconut…

  • Smiley's Local Grinds

    Lihuʻe

    Every workaday island town has its locals' favorite plate-lunch kitchen. 'Mini' plates will leave you stuffed with crispy pork katsu (cutlets), Korean…

  • Pietro's

    Lihuʻe

    This versatile spot in Harbor Mall serves take-out New York–style pizza by the slice from 11am to 9pm. From 5pm, authentic Neapolitan pizza is available…

  • Greenery

    Lihuʻe

    Organic and vegetarian flavors shine at this breezy garden cafe tucked away in a quiet residential street. Chicken or vegetarian wraps are served with…

  • Lilikoi Bar & Grill

    Lihuʻe

    Savvy bar staff and interesting spins on local dishes, including poke with kimchee and delicious coconut curry shrimp, make this breezy upstairs spot the…

  • Hamura Saimin

    Lihuʻe

    An island institution, Hamura’s is a hole-in-the-wall specializing in homemade saimin (local-style noodle soup). At lunchtime, expect crowds slurping…

  • Lihuʻe Farmers Markets

    Lihuʻe

    Lihuʻe has two small farmers markets each week: Kukui Grove Center Farmers Market in the Kmart parking lot at the Kukui Grove Center and the Kauaʻi…

  • Kikuchi's

    Lihuʻe

    Hours are limited – often linked to when cruise ships are arriving at the nearby harbor – but Kikuchi's is always worth checking out for delicious ahi…

  • Cafe Portofino

    Lihuʻe

    Overlooking Kalapaki Beach, this is one of the most upscale options in town. The food is less than imaginative, focusing on Italian fare and local catches…

  • Pho Kauai

    Lihuʻe

    Hidden in a strip mall, this no-frills Vietnamese noodle shop serves steaming bowls of decent pho (noodle soup). Choose from meat or vegetable toppings,…

  • Times Supermarket

    Lihuʻe

    Swing by this grocery store, which sells to-go salads, sandwiches, plate lunches and sushi. It has a smoothie bar and a poke (cubed raw fish mixed with…

  • Tip Top Cafe

    Lihuʻe

    The austere brown-shuttered building might give you pause, but inside this retro diner teems with locals filling up on good, ol’-fashioned eats. The main…

  • Vim 'n Vigor

    Lihuʻe

    Stocks healthy snacks, bulk staples and gluten-free and dairy-free products, but not much produce. Vegetarian and vegan sandwiches sell out fast.

  • Kukui Grove Center Farmers Market

    Lihuʻe

    On the garden side of the Kmart parking lot. Smaller and more focused than other island farmers markets, but still worth a visit.

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