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Lighthouse Bistro Restaurant Review

Kong Lung Center
2484 Keneke St. (Kilauea Rd.) Send to Phone
KilaueaKauai HI 96754
808-828-0480 | Menu
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A nice setting and varied menu fill a void in a town with a dearth of eateries.

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Charming digs in the historic Kong Lung Center and a decided absence of competition give this pleasant restaurant an edge. Don't get misled by the name; it's miles from the sea and the Kilauea Lighthouse, which is down the road. And it's more like a garden restaurant than a bistro. That said, the eclectic menu features fresh fish specials that are among the best choices, served either broiled, blackened or, our favorite, ginger-crusted. Rib-eye steak, coconut crusted pork, roasted duck, and several chicken and pasta dishes offer plenty of variety and feature local produce. The wine list is notable, and the full bar and live entertainment adds to the festivities. Lunch is primarily burgers, pasta, and salad, with the fish rocket---fresh fish wrapped with furikake and lumpia---a notable choice. The open, plantation-style building with its high ceilings and broad windows creates the effect of eating outdoors, which is nice in the summer and less than ideal in cooler, wet weather. Candlelight and lots of plants add to the romantic ambience.

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