Puakea Grill
Market rank
#28 / 28
Puakea Grill is a premier dining destination in Lihue, Hawaii, offering an exceptional restaurant experience that combines quality cuisine with warm hospitality. With a strong 4.4-star rating from 142 satisfied reviews, this establishment has earned a reputation as a trusted choice for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant specializes in general dining services, delivering memorable meals in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're seeking a casual lunch, special dinner, or gathering with friends and family, Puakea Grill provides high-quality food and service that consistently exceeds expectations. The team is dedicated to creating an outstanding culinary experience using fresh ingredients and proven expertise. Located in the heart of Lihue, Puakea Grill is conveniently accessible and ready to serve your dining needs. Contact Puakea Grill today to make a reservation and discover why so many community members and visitors choose this restaurant for their dining occasions.
Health scoreMay 24, 2026
6
out of 100
#28
Market rank
4.4
Avg rating
142
Total reviews
No public response signal
Response rate
Unknown
Years active
6
Health score
Health score · 6 / 100
Six signals, weighted continuously.
Operator computes a Health score continuously. It is the one number that tells you if this shop is winning, losing, or steady. Here is how Puakea Grill broke down on May 24, 2026.
Score trend
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Puakea Grill
90 days trailing
Market position
#28 of 28 Restaurant in Lihue.
Operator ranks every restaurant in Lihue continuously using reviews, response rate, and local market share.
#28
of 28 Restaurant businesses
in Lihue
in Lihue
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Restaurant · Lihue
Top 5 shown
1
Kauaʻi Sushi Station
2,030
3
Uncle D's Kauai
232
8
Sushi Blue Wave
143
25
Aloha Ginger Beer
108
Recent activity
What changed this month.
No notable shifts in the past 30 days. Operator will flag movement the moment it happens.
In person
The shop, the team, the work.
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Reviews · 142 total
What customers say.
Reviews pulled continuously from Google, Yelp, and Meta. Aggregate weighted by recency and source authority.
4.4★★★★☆142 reviews
5 ★
30
4 ★
60
3 ★
30
2 ★
15
1 ★
7
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About & contact
Where to find them.
About
Puakea Grill is a highly-rated Lihue restaurant earning 4.4 stars from 142 reviews. They specialize in local Hawaiian cuisine with flexible service options including dine-in, takeout, catering, and private events.
Hours
Monday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday (today)11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Price range
moderate
Competitors · top 5
Side by side with the neighborhood.
The restaurant shops Puakea Grillcompetes with most often, ranked by Operator’s health score. Tap any row for that shop’s full page.
#
Business
Rating
Reviews
Response
Score
1
Kauaʻi Sushi Station
★4.9
2,030
No response signal
99
3
Uncle D's Kauai
★4.9
232
No response signal
84
8
Sushi Blue Wave
★5.0
143
No response signal
82
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Hours for Puakea Grill
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Services offered by Puakea Grill
Puakea Grill offers Dine-In, Takeout, Catering, Private Events, Local Cuisine. Operator refreshes service lists continuously from public sources.
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Health score formula
Six weighted components: Reviews and rating (25%), Response rate (15%), Market rank (20%), Financial health (20%), Jobs flow (10%), and Operator activity (10%). Recomputed continuously using data from Google, Yelp, Meta, and direct integrations.
Local rank in Lihue
Operator ranks every restaurant in Lihue continuously. Puakea Grill currently ranks #28 with a 4.4 rating across 142 reviews. Rankings refresh continuously from Google, Yelp, and Meta.
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