Lihue sits along Kauai's southeastern coast, where the Wailua River winds nearby and the trade winds carry a mix of salt air and plumeria. As the county seat, it balances everyday island life with visitor comforts, from plate-lunch counters to hotels steps from Kalapaki Bay. Food lovers can dig into the island's diverse culinary scene through 41 restaurants, spanning local plate lunches to fresh-caught seafood.
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Hanalima Baking
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Experience pure bliss with every bite of our heavenly pastries from Hanalima. Explore the…
Kauai Beer Company
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Opened in Fall 2013, the Kauai Beer Company has become a destination for residents and guests.
The Greenery Cafe
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Savor the taste of fresh, local ingredients daily.
Genki Sushi
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Sushi culture evolved through centuries of Japanese tradition. Carrying this legacy forward,…
Rob's Good Times Grill
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Kauai Inn
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Banyan Harbor Resort
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OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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