Location: Lihue
Top Restaurants in Lihue
Top 10 American food in Lihue, Hawaii, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Lihue, Hawaii, United States. Lihue, Kauai's capital city, is also served by the island's only airport, making it the most popular port of entry to Kauai and a hub of industry on this small island. However, Lihue retains its island charm and emerald beauty despite its urbanization. Spend the day sunbathing and dipping into the temperate waters at Kalapaki Beach before enjoying a luau at Kilohana Plantation. Step out of town to witness breathtaking Wailua Falls cascading over tiered stone to a drop of 80 feet.
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10. Keoki's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Carl B
A store clerk recommended Keoki's. It was raining. We looked at several other nearby restaurants, which we eliminated for various reasons. So we kind of settled on Keoki's and were not disappointed. The portions were not excessive. We both had fish entrees which were quite good.
9. Kukui's Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 432 reviews
Savor island-inspired dishes at Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach, an international restaurant located in beautiful Lihue, Hawaii. Experience a perfect blend of global and Hawaiian flavors in our delicious fare. Enjoy tasty cuisine for breakfast buffet, al fresco
Reviewed By hgastellum19
If I was to go back I'd opt for the salad bar and nothing else. Lots of roasted veggies and the rolls and butter should not be missed. The poke bowl was underwhelming and sadly so was everything else.
8. JJ's Broiler
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1156 reviews
Reviewed By Caronltaylor
Other than our friendly waitress, this was a wasted chunk of dough. Food looked and tasted like it was all straight out of the box. Zero flavor on any of our plates. Place was empty. Youâd be much better off taking a few steps next door to âDukeâsâ.
7. Daddy O's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Paul B
Tried Daddy O's two mornings for Breakfast and really enjoyed thee experience. There is plenty of free close parking available . the staff is very helpful, attentive and very friendly. the food is really good and served promptly. The menu is extensive and the food is fresh and nicely plated.
6. Kauai Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By BDD_11_12
Restaurant overlooks the lovely grounds and the beach/ocean. Nice to see vegetarian options. We went for brunch and were given a coffee pot when we ordered coffee for three. Nice choices from the menu and a breakfast buffet with some typical items along with a good variety of fresh fruit and muffins.
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5. Tip Top
Overall Ratings
4 based on 651 reviews
Reviewed By Pineapple9699
We stayed overnight on a Saturday at the Motel and thought the restaurant on the main level was closed on Sunday, but were pleasantly surprised that it was open. It was very crowded around 9am but we were able to get a booth right away. Service was prompt and friendly. Coffee was brought right away from a rolling cart that allows for the servers to easily and quickly take care of the need for caffeine... Our order was taken within a few minutes. The only snafu was when I asked for more hot water in my tea, they added coffee to my cup.. we had a laugh over this little mishap and they brought me a new cup and teabag. Our omelets were a good size and the hash browns were like the patties you get at McDonald's (but good) . There was a constant stream of people coming in, so clearly this is a popular spot for breakfast.
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4. Rob's Good Times Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 350 reviews
A favorite of both locals and visitors with an appealing menu selection and friendly staff. We offer something to please everyone. Sports viewing, live music, dancing, trivia night and karaoke (select nights). Happy Hour and food specials daily. Family fr
Reviewed By PismoPat
We stopped for lunch and ordered 2 burgers and a BLT. Service was very good and the burgers were hand-pressed thick burgers made from good quality local beef. The BLT had a good amount of bacon, but for some reason the bottom slice of toast was wet.Rob's is a sports bar with a local vibe. It was very busy and the quality and quantity of the food we saw being carried by looked good.I plan to return to Rob's in the future to try a few other dishes, but the hamburgers are really good.
3. Kauai Beer Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 585 reviews
Reviewed By Teresa R
I'm glad we came here to try the beer, but we were also looking for lunch and just FYI, the menu I found online was much more limited than what's on offer in reality. So while it was good for a quick beer, we wound up just ordering fries and a pretzel (which is really dry, so def plan on also getting one of the sauces to eat with it) and then moving on for our actual meal.
2. Gaylord's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1662 reviews
Gaylord's offers one of Kauai's most beautiful settings for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. Located on the ground floor of the historic Kilohana Plantation home, diners are seated around an open-air courtyard with views of the plantation grounds and Mt. W
Reviewed By MoniqueWhite
The experience of our meal at the Gaylord Plantation was a huge disappointment. We arrived a few minutes late, but was seated immediately, and the rest was downhill. The appetizer was good, I enjoyed the crab cake. The salad was so drenched in dressing, I couldn't eat it. The steak I ordered at a mmedium rare was well done and so tough I had trouble cutting it. The desert was a mush instead of a pie that had no texture or flavor worth eating. The service was horrible. I would never go back for this meal.
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1. Duke's Kauai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5424 reviews
On the sand at Kalapaki Beach, Dukeâs is dedicated to legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaiiâs Ambassador of Aloha. The restaurantâs open-air design offers stunning, sweeping ocean views while the 30 foot waterfall plunges into a koi pond below that mea
Reviewed By Stonesend
Wonderful setting, great service, wonderful food and salad bar is worth getting. Although we were stuffed, 4 of us split the Hula Pie as it had been suggested by a friend. Absolutely delicious and because we were now way over full, we strolled the grounds of the Marriot and the beach and it was delightful. We ate at the upstairs restaurant.
