Kauai Diner

4.5 ( 293 reviews )

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4201 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, United States

+1 808-245-4991

Kauai Diner stands out as a top-notch Hawaiian restaurant located in Lihue, HI. Its charm lies in the delicious, authentic flavors and generous portion sizes that locals adore. Many customers rave about their experiences, highlighting the quick service and attentive staff, making every visit feel special. The menu boasts comfort food staples like the flavorful BBQ Cheeseburger and satisfying Coconut Shrimp. Diners often mention the incredible value—three people feasted for just $60 during a breakfast or dinner. This bang for your buck makes Kauai Diner a must-visit for both tourists and locals. The breakfast options are delightful, with pancakes and fried rice often making a strong impression. Desserts like Banana Lumpia and decadent sundaes sweeten the dining experience, rounding off a fulfilling meal. The friendly atmosphere is coupled with flavorful dishes such as the juicy Crispy Pork and flavorful Oxtail Soup, satisfying diners’ cravings. Whether you’re in the mood for hearty plates or sweet treats, Kauai Diner promises a delightful Hawaiian dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more. Don’t miss this gem when exploring Lihue!

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Serves great coffee
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves food
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Jackie Gao

Jun 2,2025

Great and very quick service. Lots of great and authentic tasting food for really reasonable prices. Refilled water whenever I ran low and had a great experience!

Gerrdy N

May 19,2025

You know the food will be good when it is mainly locals in the restaurant. My family and I went once for breakfast and came back for dinner later that day. Both times we had great service, both times had great food, both times we had to bring food back to the room due to how much food is served per portion, and both times left happy. Kauai dinner was the best overall restaurant experience we had and was also the best bang for the buck. 3 people paid 60 total at breakfast and the same price again at dinner. If you are looking for diner comfort food or Hawaiian/Filipino food,you will find that here.

Lucas Woo

May 5,2025

No frills spot with solid food. The crispy pork was juicy and bursting with flavor. Oxtail soup with rice had a flavorful broth and good taste, although the meat could have been a little more tender. Loco Moco was nice, but not a dish that is ever super memorable. Wait staff were kind and attentive

Travel Couple

Apr 22,2025

Nice and reasonably priced diner in Lihue, not far from the airport. They had breakfast until 1 pm and many options for kids and adults. Would definitely come back. The fried rice was amazing. Wife had fried noodles. Pancakes, ham, and scrambled eggs were great also.

Angela Noyes

Apr 9,2025

Casual diner with great food and great service!! I had katsu chicken and my husband had the seafood platter with short ribs. We also tried the banana lumpia and barbecue pork buns. Everything was delicious and large servings.

Richard Wang

Apr 2,2025

Amazing loco motorcycle, calamansi juice was refreshing and delicious. Don't sleep on the crispy pork chops either. Pineapple chicken was a bit too sweet but also nice.

Mae

Mar 5,2025

Wow! Their steamed fish blew me away. So tender and delicious, tasted like the way my grandmother makes them back at home. And it’s their weekly special for just 16.99, it definitely worth double of that. It’s so good that we ordered another one. The sampler breakfast is very good and big portion. So happy we decided to try this diner for breakfast on our last here in Kauai. Our waitress is like our granny, very attentive and sweet.

juliene

Feb 13,2025

A local friend in Kauai recommended this spot to us, and we’re glad we tried it. The food was tasty—though a bit on the pricey side. The calamansi drink was refreshing. The restaurant and restroom were both clean, and the place was bustling with locals when we visited. It’s conveniently located near the airport and the Kauai Costco.

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