Fine Dining Restaurants near Lihue, HI

“We chose Cafe Portofino for dinner after a long day exploring the north shore. The reviews had us apprehensive but the convenience of walking to dinner from our resort played a big factor in our decision. Honestly, we were pleasantly surprised. Our waitress Nicole was kind and friendly. Average pizza, nothing special but got the job done. The fish of the day was pretty good, the piccata sauce was just okay but the mahi mahi was delicious. It came with carrot flan, scalloped potatoes, and steamed broccoli on the side. These were a little interesting but overall yummy. We probably won't be back, but it is an easy safe choice if you are staying nearby.“

“So don’t assume this place survives on its pretty sunsets. The Mai Tai was outstanding and had yummy kind of sour foam on the top that really sets it apart. Then there was the Mac nut Mahi Mahi fish that was so good I had to stop and yell into the kitchen a thank you. Service was excellent and then…I left my $100 sunglasses on the table and walked out. Completely forgot. We were surprised to get a call from the hostess about the glasses less than five minutes after we left. I am a frequent traveler and know when something is worth the effort to review, good or bad. You will see only a few reviews from me and even fewer good ones. This place is very well run and does all the little things well too. Definitely worth your time and money. Cheers.“