We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Lighthouse Bistro

Kong Lung Village Center, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
808 828 0480
Website
Menu
Update restaurant details
Ranked #4 of 7 restaurants in Kilauea
Price range: S$13 - S$32
Cuisines: European, Seafood, Pacific Rim, Bar
More restaurant details
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Description: Bistro: A small restaurant serving moderately priced meals in a modest setting.At the Bistro our goal is to serve fresh,local,and great tasting food, while trying to minimize our environmental impact. Please enjoy yourself in our modest bistro,and be assured that we put faith in taking time to enjoy food,drink,and life.
Write a Review

169 reviews from our community

71% Recommend
    65
    55
    21
    20
    8
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Melbourne, Australia
Top Contributor
77 reviews 77 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Chanced upon this place when visiting the lighthouse so stopped for lunch. Service was a bit slow but it is a genuinely laid-back place dude. The salads were chosen by the ladies with us as main meals and they were very good - fresh, interesting, well-structured salds which met with acclaim. Hamburgers were the guys choice and these were juicy... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Pamiruru
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

After years of enjoying the great selections at the Lighthouse Bistro, items have changed and not for the better. It used to be that you could have the fresh catch prepared three ways, my favorite of all time was the ginger crusted ahi with lemon beurre blanc sauce. It was absolutely scrumptious!! Steak was also prepared your choice of three... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by Pamiruru for Kilauea
Sydney
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We had dinner at this great little restaurant. Good range of food on the menu, and delicious. I'm not really a big foodie, but it was actually the type of place I thought I'd like to come back to some other time to try something else from the menu. Waiters were lovely - gave excellent service. Check out their website... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Bend, Oregon
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

No trip to Kauai is complete without a trip to the Kiluea Lighthouse on the North Shore. After you've enjoyed the wildlife sanctuary and a tour of the lighthouse, stop at the Lighthouse Bistro for a memorable meal. They rocked us from the start. Our server, Matt, knows exactly what's local and what is flown in. He is generous with... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Stevensville
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

On Kauai for our annual 2 week stay for R & R. Stopped here for lunch and had a fantastic time. The waitress was helpful and wanted to be sure our sandwiches were prepared the way we wanted. Ordered the Kilauea burger and the fish burger and both were GREAT! The fish of the day was Ahi and on the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Dallas, Tx
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

To start, the bistro is nice, open, airy, but the food was only average at best. My wife and I had the hamburger and the fish sandwich, which we split. The mahi they used in the sandwich was strongly flavored, and was not overly appealing. The burger was a bit better, but it too was not excellent. For the kind... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Richland, Washington, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

From the appetizers to the dessert, everything was decadent! The presentation was beautiful and the flavors amazing! Our server, Emily was great too! She sent the chef to our table to meet & greet. Very good experience and will definitely recommend this place to everyone who visits.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Tampa, Florida, United States
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Small restaurant with a small menu and great Mai Tais! Excellent food and service. Probably the least expensive restaurant we have been to on this trip to Kauai. We will be back next visit!

Was this review helpful? Yes
colorado springs, colorado
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This is a little gem tucked away in the quaint town of Kilauea, Kauai on the North Shore. This is our second trip to Kauai and one of the things we most looked forward to was our return to the Lighthouse Bistro. Although the menu has changed since our last visit, the quality has not. The menu is not large... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by tomnpam for Kilauea
Santa Rosa, California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Went to The Bistro for the second time this vacation. Food was excellent on both occasions, and we felt this restaurant offered the best value of the three we've visited so far this trip. My husband and I shared the Beet salad the first time and we ordered it again last night. Nice presentation (we had to split ourselves). The... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Lighthouse Bistro also viewed

 

Been to Lighthouse Bistro? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Lighthouse Bistro, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing