Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant, Lihue

Really good food at an excellent price. Not a fancy restaurant by any means and they do not accept credit cards or debit cards. The restaurant has a very plain decor; no carpeting, no table cloths but it was crowded with local residents. They have dishes and plates. The plates can be ordered with one or two choices and come with rice and macaroni salad or kim chee. Three two dish plates, two beverages and an order of spring rolls came to $32.00. I had roasted duck and teriyaki beef. The duck was outstanding. The best duck I have had in a very long time. They teriyaki was a bit salty but all in all a great meal in a no frills setting

Our group visited Garden Island for dinner. They were quick - as a matter fact, the dinners arrived before the appetizers, so we missed the chance to savor the greasy and tasty appetizers before digging into the main meal. The food was generally quite good - tasty and well prepared. Service was also very helpful. Give it a shot, but if you order appetizers, tell them that you want them before the meal is served, and everything will be cool.

Yes, this is one of the best local spots to enjoy great food. One thing, be sure to tell them to hold the MSG... otherwise, it is fresh and healthy overall.