Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Lihue

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Portofino

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lihue

Booked 21 times today

Authentic Northern Italian fare, also specializing in seafood and steaks. Cafe Portofino is a beautiful upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean located at the Royal Sonesta Resort. Please come and enjoy our award wining cuisine and breathtaking views. Official parking for the restaurant is available at the Royal Sonesta Resort.Please note, all seating is first come, first served- no special seating requests can be honored. For parties over 6, online reservations are not accepted, please call the main number.If you have children in your party, please leave a note on your reservation or message the restaurant so that we can better accommodate your seating. Grazie.

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2. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach

3.3

Good(380)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaiian Regional • Lihue

Booked 4 times today

Dine with us under the stars over looking Kalapaki Beach and enjoy regional cuisines with fresh island fish and delicious steaks, luxurious hand made cocktails.

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3. The Plantation House by Gaylords

4.6

Exceptional(5412)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Lihue

Booked 45 times today

Gaylords now rebranded as The Plantation House by Gaylords offers one of Kauai's most beautiful settings for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Located in the historic Kilohana Plantation home, diners are seated around an open-air courtyard with views of the plantation grounds and Mt. Waialeale in the distance. Our kitchen uses only the freshest, seasonal ingredients supporting our local farmers and fishermen. Our 67-acre sustainable farm provides much of the produce and herbs used in our dishes and cocktails. Menu items include starters like fresh Ahi poke, fried brie, fresh seafood, delicious steaks and vegan entrees too. Don't forget about our famous Banana Cream Pie for dessert! Take a walk around the Kilohana grounds, shop in our assorted boutiques, visit the Koloa Rum shop, go on a rum safari adventure or take a ride on the plantation train. If reservations are not available online, please call us anytime and we will be more than happy to accommodate you

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4. Beach House Restaurant- Kauai

4.6

Exceptional(12930)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaiian Regional • Poipu

Booked 147 times today

Our stunning ocean-front location with spectacular sunsets makes the Beach House an iconic destination on Kauai's south shore that has won the Hale 'Aina Award for "Best Restaurant - Kauai" for 20+ years. Our philosophy at the Beach House is simple - take aloha, blend it with fresh and high-quality ingredients, and add an ocean view to deliver a handcrafted, Hawaiian experience. Executive Chef Marshall Blanchard makes the most of local ingredients by sourcing our fish directly from island fisherman and our beef from neighboring ranches. We incorporate fresh and local produce throughout our menu, highlighting Hawai'i farms and the resources that surround Kauai. Reservations are highly recommended for a dining room table in our open-air restaurant. We also offer lounge seating on our lawn, where the full menu and full service are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please check in with the bar host for lawn seating.

5. Keoki's Paradise

4.5

Awesome(7391)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaiian Regional • Poipu

Booked 133 times today

Aloha! Visit keokisparadise.com for our menu, hours of operation, weekly specials or to place a takeout order online! Enjoy fresh fish, steak, seafood and more! Keoki's is open for lunch and dinner every day of the week while offering brunch on the weekends. Escape to your own unforgettable paradise! Surround yourself with serene waterfall features and panoramic greenery, an experience the entire family will enjoy.Live entertainment is offered daily. Experience locally sourced ingredients which compliments the refreshing and casual atmosphere. With a strong commitment to the community and genuine service, Keoki’s is truly beloved by locals and visitors alike.

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6. Oasis on the Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2902)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Kapaa

Booked 31 times today

Oasis is a beautiful oceanfront location that showcases the best of what Kauai has to offer in cuisine, service and ocean views. We strongly believe that residents and guests of Hawaii want to experience Hawaii. We use local sources for almost 80% of our ingredients, and work closely with Kauai"s farmers and fishermen to provide you with the best and freshest possible ingredients. We work to highlight the quality and freshness of our ingredients in a style that captures the diversity of local cultures and influences without burying the delicious flavors that our local ingredients offer.

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7. Stevenson’s Library

4.7

Exceptional(1839)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Poipu

Booked 54 times today

This luxury nightspot offers a truly unique and welcoming atmosphere with a 27-ft koa wood bar, outdoor lanai and intimate lounge seating. The bar features beautifully carved koa in traditional sugarcane and pineapple motifs.Chef Jin and his team create delectable sushi creations nightly. Relax, enjoy the views and sip on a tropical, martini, beer or sake. Stevenson's also boasts an extensive selection of Whiskeys, Cognac, Port and Wine. Stevenson's is the place for sushi & spirits. To Go orders: Offered between 5-6PM only due to high demandHigh-Top seating: This is a tall table located in the bar area. This is a request and is not guaranteed. Regular seating: A regular dining table located in the restaurant. Lanai Seating: Balcony seating is limited. We do our best to accommodate requests, however it is not guaranteed. Mahalo for your understanding.

8. Living Foods

4.4

Awesome(463)

Price: Moderate

• American • Koloa

Booked 14 times today

Living Foods aims to bring the Kauai community healthy food choices, upscale groceries, and a fun, casual café and restaurant environment for Kama’aina & Tourists alike to gather. At Living Foods, Ohana means bringing guests together around high-quality and socially conscious products and ingredients on a daily basis. Living Foods features a fully-stocked grocery with ready-made to-go items as well as more permanent fixtures for weekly grocery needs. Living Foods café features coffee and fresh baked goods, and is open daily. The all-day restaurant at Living Foods will feature breakfast, lunch, and dinner, highlighting menu items such as Fried Rice, Bibimbap, Aguachile, and Smash Burger and is open from 7am to 10pm. Whether just enjoying Kauai for a week or more permanently, Living Foods is a community where guests can reliably source quality products to feed themselves and their families. At Living Foods, we are always celebrating the craft of Aloha.

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9. Bangkok Happy Bowl Bistro and Bar + Poipu Rock 'n Roll Sushi

3.8

Excellent(264)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Poipu

Booked 3 times today

Authentic, fresh and flavorful Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar in a casual, fun and festive environment. Restaurant and full sushi bar available at this location. A full bar also complements the patron"s dining experience with the island's best cocktails and a fine selection of twelve local and international draft beers. Wonderful live island entertainment is provided from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm nightly including complementary Hula shows on Monday’s and Saturday evenings. We have indoor and outdoor walk up dining immediately available from 11am-5pm daily we also have walk up availability for tables of 3 or less from open to close every day

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10. Moa Moa at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

3.9

Excellent(193)

Price: Expensive

• Pacific Rim • Kapaa

Booked 1 time today

Moa Moa, is home to American, Hawaiian fusion, Pacific-Rim inspired faire. We focus on fresh seafood dishes. Our lanai seating provide sight-lines to our vast ocean views at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.

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Kristen
Ottawa •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food here. Best on Kauai for sure. We loved our dinner here. Excellent service as well. The property is gorgeous. We will return.
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The Plantation House by GaylordsPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Lihue
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4.6
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Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our meal and service was exceptional. We tried to purchase your keoki coasters in merchandise and could not get anyone to come over and sell them to us. This was unfortunate because we loved out meal and dining experience. Our waitress was excellent!
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Keoki's ParadisePrice: Moderate• Hawaiian Regional• Poipu
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4.5
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JimVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •26 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Hard to beat dinner on the outside deck on a warm evening just steps from the beach. Great service and decent food choices.
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Cafe PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lihue
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4.2
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Matthew
Vermont •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely delicious from start to finish! The before dinner cocktails were fantastic highly recommend anything made with their mezcal! The appetizers featured some of the most delicious ravioli I’ve ever tasted and the filet was just an absolute chefs kiss which was a relief for me because of my fish allergy. The deserts were good but not the highlight however the desert drinks were on point !! This is definitely an instant family classic and we can’t wait to come back !
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Beach House Restaurant- KauaiPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaiian Regional• Poipu
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4.6
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Bola
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Nov 2024
It was my birthday and I had a good time the food was great.
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Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki BeachPrice: Expensive• Hawaiian Regional• Lihue
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3.3

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Portofino

2. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach

3. The Plantation House by Gaylords

4. Beach House Restaurant- Kauai

5. Keoki's Paradise

6. Oasis on the Beach

7. Stevenson’s Library

8. Living Foods

9. Bangkok Happy Bowl Bistro and Bar + Poipu Rock 'n Roll Sushi

10. Moa Moa at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

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