7 Best Lunch Restaurants in Wailua (Kauai)

7 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Daybreak at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort restaurant

1. Daybreak at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

3.5

Very Good(14)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kapaa

Savor a la carte options in the open-air environment of our Daybreak restaurant, located at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort. Take in the views of the Coconut Beach coastline while enjoying some of our island favorites. Try the Kauai Paradise Pancakes, build your own benny or try our daily Coconut Beach Breakfast Buffet. Join us every Sunday for our Sunday Brunch from 10:30-1:00pm. You are bound to find something your entire family will enjoy at Daybreak!

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2. Oasis on the Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2847)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Kapaa

Booked 19 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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3. Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9

Exceptional(226)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kapaa

Booked 23 times today

A new, upscale dining experience of modern fusion cuisine and craft cocktails, located on Kauai’s east side.

4. Naupaka Terrace

4.5

Awesome(461)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 2 times today

Naupaka Terrace is located inside Outrigger Kaua`i Beach Resort & Spa, where our dining room is complemented by the oceanside garden setting. We aspire to be Kauai’s next great destination restaurant, celebrating the bounty of the island & its diversity of cultures & cuisines. With a strong focus on local farms & purveyors, our menus reflect familiar ingredients & classic Hawaiian dishes and preparations, from an elevated & sophisticated point of view. Our beverage program complements the food, with a modern interpretation of classic cocktails, local beers and "zero proof" libations, along with an approachable wine list featuring labels from around the world. Visit our website to see our menus.

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5. The Plantation House by Gaylords

4.7

Exceptional(5346)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Lihue

Booked 41 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

6. Hualani's

4.8

Exceptional(2178)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 33 times today

Experience one of the best restaurants on Kaua'i and enjoy farm-to-table oceanfront dining from the elegant yet relaxed setting at Hualani's. Here, oceanfront dining is influenced by the seasons. What's fresh at The Farm at Hōkūala inspires the farm-to-table menu, while our bar serves up well-balanced craft cocktails that complement the seasonality of the kitchen. Our culinary experience is inspired by a sense of place and driven by local farmers, as well as fresh-picked ingredients from our on-site organic farm. From the morning harvest and the daily catch, Hualani's shines a hyper-local spotlight on the bounty of the Garden Isle.

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7. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach

4.1

Excellent(378)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Lihue

Booked 11 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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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Daybreak at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

2. Oasis on the Beach

3. Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

4. Naupaka Terrace

5. The Plantation House by Gaylords

6. Hualani's

7. Kukui's Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach

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