Best places in Lihue

Discover the best places in Lihue, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 166 places in the city.

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Kauai Backcountry Adventures
Adventure sports
Adventure outfit with a 7-section mountain zip line & tubing in canals through a plantation.
4.90 (5.5K reviews)
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Kauai Safaris
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The Rum Safari was unexpectedly our favorite activity in Kauai! Tanji and Fletcher provided so much insight to the plants and animals of the beautiful plantation as well as the island in general. The rum tasting was great but the cocktails were even better! A very fun experience.
5.00 (755 reviews)
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Kauaʻi Sushi Station
Sushi restaurant
👍👍 First off, I rarely review on google but I had to take the time to shout out this place. We came here solely on the fact that the place had amazing reviews and one of the best sushi spots on Kauai. Needless to say it was absolutely correct. This place blew us away. It started with the staff, EXTREME...
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4.90 (1.3K reviews)
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Smith Family Garden Luau
Dinner theater
Lush 30-acre botanical garden features fruit orchards, bamboo forests, peacocks & walking paths.
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4.70 (2.5K reviews)
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Lydgate Beach Park
State park
Tree-lined beach with jetty-enclosed swimming areas popular for snorkeling, plus picnics & camping.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Wailua River State Park
State park
River valley preserve offering views, a noted waterfall & fern grotto accessible by fee-based boat.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Rainbeau Jo's
Coffee shop
Cheery food-truck setup doling out made-to-order smoothies, bagels & locally sourced coffee.
$$ $$
4.90 (333 reviews)
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Konohiki Seafoods
Seafood restaurant
Seafood market offering a selection of fish, plus lunch bites, pupu, other takeouts & liquors.
4.70 (795 reviews)
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Aloha Liege Waffles & Espresso
Coffee shop
👍👍 Delicious breakfast waffles, loved my fruit bowl and my coffee as well. The service was very good, you order they bring the food out to you. You have the option to eat there at nice clean tables or take it to go. We were staying close so chose to take it to the beach and enjoy by the ocean. Loved th...
4.90 (260 reviews)
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Marriott's Kauai Lagoons - Kalanipu'u
Hotel
Refined villas, some offering ocean views, in a posh resort with a fitness center & an outdoor pool.
4.70 (611 reviews)
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Kilohana
Historical landmark
Tropical plantation with a rum distillery & art gallery, plus traditional feasting & hula dancing.
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Mark's Place
Hawaiian restaurant
Counter-serve restaurant whipping up Hawaiian fare from plate lunches to bento boxes.
$ $$$
4.60 (974 reviews)
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The Fish Express
Restaurant
Bustling takeaway option for a variety of poke bowls, fish tacos & seafood plates.
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4.60 (914 reviews)
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The Greenery Cafe
Organic restaurant
Family-run organic cafe in a quaint cottage using locally grown ingredients with garden tables.
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4.70 (375 reviews)
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KP Lihue
Italian restaurant
Classic Italian staples served up in large portions in a simple but elegant atmosphere.
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4.60 (747 reviews)
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Smiley's Local Grinds
Hawaiian restaurant
Snug, modest eatery featuring Hawaiian-style meats such as lau lau, plus Japanese teriyaki.
$ $$$
4.60 (692 reviews)
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Kalapaki Beach
Beach
Picturesque crescent of sand with a protected cove for swimming, backed by an upscale resort.
4.60 (613 reviews)
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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Hotel
Beachfront retreat with airy rooms, an outdoor pool & a spa, plus event spaces & 4 restaurants.
4.50 (3.1K reviews)
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Big Monster Sushi & Thai- LIHUE
Asian restaurant
👍 Came here for the first time a few days ago and the food was pretty good. I ordered the stick rice, dragon roll, California roll, and the spicy salmon roll. The dragon roll and spicy salmon roll were not spicy at all. It had a very small kick but doesn’t suffice as “spicy” the rolls itself were pret...
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4.60 (576 reviews)
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Lu’au Kalamaku
Dinner theater
Hula dancers, local crafts & classic island cuisine at a tropical plantation. Tuesday & Friday only.
$$$$
4.50 (2.5K reviews)
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