Dog Friendly Restaurants in Lihue, HI

There are 8 dog-friendly restaurants in Lihue that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Lihue. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Kauai Beer Company
Kauai Beer Company Beer lovers can stop by the dog friendly Kauai Beer Company for a brew and a meal. Try one of their seasonal beers, or sample the Black Limosine, which is a dark beer that got the Beer Company its start in brewing. If you don't just want beer, you can enjoy a meal made with fresh ingredients sourced from local farms. There are plenty of dog friendly outdoor tables for you and Fido, but make sure to check their events calendar before you go! They feature events like monthly trivia nights, weekly food truck nights, and more! See Details
Pet Friendly Mark's Place
Mark's Place For a casual meal at a local favorite, stop by dog friendly Mark's Place. They have several outdoor picnic tables where you can sit and eat, and you may even get to share your meal with a few of Kauai's famous resident chickens! Mark's Place uses ingredients from local farmers and fishermen and always feature local ingredients. Try the special, Mark's Famous Mixed Plate, which includes chicken katsu, teriyaki beef, and beef stew, served with rice and potato macaroni salad. See Details
Ha Coffee Bar If you love good coffee, try dog friendly Ha Coffee Bar. Ha sells coffee primarily, but they also have a selection of local food and tea. All of their food and coffees are locally sourced and made fresh, and they pride themselves on a rotating menu, to avoid any of the offerings from getting stale or sour. Ha is laid out like a bar, and offers lots of games to play and space to spread out. Since they don't have a kitchen onsite, dogs are allowed inside the coffee bar- as long as your dog is well behaved and you clean up after them. See Details
The Greenery Cafe Who says soul food can't be healthy? Stop by The Greenery Caf? for organic, fresh, and healthy soul food prepared with locally grown ingredients. All of their tables are outside, so you and your dog can relax and soak up the beautiful Kauai weather. Try the catch of the day fish or their signature protein- organic rosemary chicken. The Greenery Cafe is something of a hidden gem- it's located in the backyard of a residential home, which only gives it more of a family atmosphere. See Details
Uncle's Shave Ice You can't visit Hawaii without getting shave ice! Uncle's Shave Ice was voted the best shave ice on Kauai, and has outdoor dog friendly seating for you to enjoy. Have a classic shave ice with premium ingredients like fresh fruit, cream caps, or ice cream. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous, check out the shave snow, inspired by Taiwanese shave ice, which is a combination of milk, water, flavoring, and sugar. For something a bit more substantial, try the honey toast- toasted Japanese sweet bread topped with ice cream and honey. See Details
Kauai Sweet Shoppe Got a sweettooth? Check out Kauai Sweet Shoppe. While dogs are not allowed inside the store, there are two dog friendly tables, as well as a couple of benches outside where you and your dog can enjoy the Hawaiian breeze while tasting some of their many varieties of homemade truffle. (But don't slip any to Fido!) Kauai Sweet Shoppe also serves homemade caramels, coffee, and root beer floats, as well as Ono Pops or ice cream, made on nearby Maui. This is a perfect way to cap off an evening out or take a break from the heat. See Details
Skinny Mike's Ice Cream & Shave Ice Fido is welcome to join you at one of the many outdoor pet-friendly tables at Skinny Mike's Ice Cream & Shave Ice, an ice cream shop in Lihue, HI. Enjoy a variety of ice cream and shaved ice flavors, made with homemade syrups and sauces. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. See Details
Starbucks Lihue Whether you're getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location in Lihue has five pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring Fido along. They don't have a full dog menu, but they do offer Puppuccinos on request. They serve a variety of coffee drinks, refreshers, teas and their popular frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. There are also food items including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, as well as pastries. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie Fido up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Chicken in a Barrel BBQ Barbecue meat with a smokey flavor, that's what's on the menu at Chicken in a Barrel BBQ. The use a custom made drum barrel popular is southern California to cook all of their featured meats including chicken, pork, and ribs. There are several dog friendly tables outdoors where you and your pup can enjoy one of Chicken in a Barrel's barbecue entrees, burgers, or "Mexi'que" meals. Their barbecue entree plates feature all of their housemade meats like the Chicken and Rib Plate or the Hoage and two sides which comes with your choice of meat. For a little of everythign, go for the Sampler Plate, a local favorite with chicken, beef, pork, and a baby back rib. At the Hanalei location, you can also order one of ther Kauai Beef hambergers which come ina variety of classic stylings or try the Hawaiian cheeseburger with pineapple. See Details
Sleeping Giant Grill The Sleeping Giant Grill offers a range of wraps, tacos, burritos, salads, plates, and more all with fresh fish. They have several outdoor seating options that are pet-friendly. The local favorite is their fresh Ahi tuna, whether it's in a salad, a wrap, or a poke bowl. Another contender for favorite might be their fish tacos and shrimp dinners. If you're in a hurry to get back to the beach, the Sleeping Giant Grill will happily take call ahead orders or walk in orders to go. See Details
JoJo's Shave Ice Shave Ice is an incredibly popular treat in Hawaii. JoJo's Shave Ice aims to set themselves apart with their quality shave ice and their philanthropic efforts. JoJo's donates of all profits to the Makanalani Kids Camp for underprivileged youth. You and Fido can enjoy their famously giant shaved ice at one of their dog- friendly tables in Hanalei. They have an extensive list of flavors featuring lots of local fruits like mango, Lilikoi, and the local favorite POG, passionfruit, orange, and guava, in addition to unique flavors like cappuccino, green tea and banana colada. They also offer milkshakes and special shave ice flavors like the JoJo's Special which comes with chocolate and butterscotch with vanilla ice cream and chocolate drizzle. JoJo's will also give you half off of your shave ice order if you bring them your Kauai Motorcycle Rental receipt or if you're in the middle of your ride. See Details
Hee Fat General Store For a refreshing treat, stop by Hee Fat General Store. While you can't bring your dog inside, there are several benches outside where you can enjoy a huge portion of Hee Fat's authentic Hawaiian shaved ice. They have regular syrups, but we recommend that you splurge on the homemade organic syrups. Try your ice over a scoop of macadamia nut ice cream or get it snow capped, with sweet condensed milk drizzled on top. If you have someone who can wait outside with your dog, check out the souvenier shop inside! See Details
Paniolo Santa Maria Style BBQ For casual barbecue, try the dog friendly Paniolo Santa Maria Style BBQ. All of their seating is outdoors, but it is covered. If you would like an alcoholic beverage with dinner, you are welcome to partake, but it is BYOB, so plan ahead. Try the rib burger or the tri tip, and enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night! See Details
Russell's by Eat Healthy Kauai If you're looking for a home-like backyard experience, stop by dog friendly Russell's by Eat Healthy Kauai where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve delicious plant based comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also source local, organic ingredients. See Details
Kilauea Bakery & Pau Hana Pizza For delicious baked goods or pizza, try the dog friendly Kalauea Bakery & Pau Hana Pizza. This hidden gem can be a bit hard to find, located within a courtyard in a shopping center, but once you're there, it's worth the search. Come by in the morning for fresh baked goods like passionfruit flavored creampuffs or guava macaroons, but make sure to get there early, because baked goods sell out quickly. Later in the day, enjoy a classic Hawaiian pizza, or try the more adventurous Billie Holliday pizza, with smoked ono, spinach, onions, and gorgonzola rosemary sauce. They have eight outdoor tables. See Details
Uncle's Shave Ice You can't visit Hawaii without getting shave ice! Uncle's Shave Ice was voted the best shave ice on Kauai, and has outdoor dog friendly seating for you to enjoy. Have a classic shave ice with premium ingredients like fresh fruit, cream caps, or ice cream. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous, check out the shave snow, inspired by Taiwanese shave ice, which is a combination of milk, water, flavoring, and sugar. For something a bit more substantial, try the honey toast- toasted Japanese sweet bread topped with ice cream and honey. See Details
Trucking Delicious Trucking Delicious features a diverse selection of rotating plate lunches that reflect Hawaiian cuisine in handcrafted recipes. The food truck is surrounded by dog friendly picnic seating great for you and your pet. Some of the Trucking Delicious favorites are the Greek Goddess or the Hawaiian Plate. There are some head turning options like the Pineapple Soy Chili Pork or the Spicy Garlic Soy Kauai Shrimp Plate. If you're craving something sweet, Trucking Delicious has a well loved purple dessert like the Purple Sweet Potato Cheesecake. The menu changes daily so be sure to check their social media pages to check out what is available that day. See Details
Chicken in a Barrel BBQ Barbecue meat with a smokey flavor, that's what's on the menu at Chicken in a Barrel BBQ. They use a custom made drum barrel popular in southern California to cook all of their featured meats including chicken, pork, and ribs. There are several dog-friendly tables outdoors where you and your pup can enjoy one of Chicken in a Barrel's barbecue entrees, burgers, or "Mexi'que" meals. Their barbecue entree plates feature all of their housemade meats like the Chicken and Rib Plate or the Hoage and two sides which comes with your choice of meat. For a little of everything, go for the Sampler Plate, a local favorite with chicken, beef, pork, and a baby back rib. At the Hanalei location, you can also order one of ther Kauai Beef hambergers which come in a variety of classic stylings, or try the Hawaiian cheeseburger with pineapple. See Details
Chalupa's Dog friendly Chalupa's offers authentic Mexican take out food served from a hip and casual food truck. You and your dog can take your food to go, or sit at one of their six outdoor tables and soak up the beautiful Hawaiian weather. Try the namesake chalupas or the barbacoa plate- beef barbacoa with rice, beans, and corn tortillas, or order some of the freshest local fish tacos on the island! There are a few covered tables in case of inclement weather. See Details
Papaya's Natural Foods & Cafe Health nuts can feel good about eating at dog friendly Papaya's Natural Foods & Caf?. Pull up a chair at one of their four outdoor tables and choose from a menu made up of all organic, locally sourced ingredients. Try the ahi nori wrap or the taro burger, made with locally-grown taro, brown rice, pineapple slaw, and chipotle aioli. For a bit more variety, sample from the salad bar or choose from one of their smoothies! See Details
Lihue, HI, US