Kalapawai Cafe

Name: Kalapawai Cafe
Address: 750 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI, United States, 96734
Telephone: (808) 262-3354
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

361 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

750 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli offers residents and visitors to Kailua a friendly place grab anything from a morning cup of coffee, a delicious deli sandwich or pizza to an award winning full service dinner that includes burgers, locally caught seafood and the freshest salads. We are proud to feature locally sourced ingredients whenever possible on our menu and we focus our wine and beverage program around small, family owned wineries and breweries.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Pacific Rim
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 262-3354
Website
http://kalapawaimarket.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Adam Kamahele
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
750 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734
Neighborhood
Kailua
Cross street
Kainehe St.
Parking details
Street Parking also available
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 361 people are saying

Kalapawai Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kalapawai Cafe delights with a diverse menu and impeccable service, making it a standout on the island. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "great service," with dishes like the Ahi over risotto and lamb stew earning high praise. The casual, friendly atmosphere complements the "delicious" offerings, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

361 Reviews

R
Ron VIP
Central Coast7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful dinner. We were greeted so warmly. Our server was excellent and the food was flavorful! We both ordered the fish special! My Go To is the lemon grass risotto and it never disappoints! Wish we had saved room for dessert!
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Kirsten VIP
San Francisco34 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A huge improvement over our last visit about 2 years ago(?). We ordered the same items for comparison and enjoyed them. The grape bruschetta and hummus plate were delicious. Our server was Rocky (I think) great, enthusiastic service though it looked like she had most of the tables, she managed. We’ve always called this the “smoky green place” because of the ventilation. It seemed a little better but has a way to go.
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edward
Minneapolis12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice menu, delicious Ahi, excellent service. Can be a bit loud inside.
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James
Hawaii9 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was outstanding. I had the fish special which was monchong. So many flavors I’m going back again.
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Cheri
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food & service is fabulous. The pork tomahawk & risotto are delicious
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Amareilmare
Hawaii12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Ahi over risotto was superb. Our server Rocky provided outstanding service.
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Hailiopua VIP
Hawaii4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food! Every dish was delicious! Good drink and scrumptious desserts too!
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Maurice VIP
Greater Boston41 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice Ahi special. Wine bottle discount++on Monday, Great mouse cake
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Brittney
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant on the island!! I always stop here every time I come back. The options are always so hard to choose. Services is always great. Lilkoi sangria was amazing! Chase was amazing too!
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Jenn VIP
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rocky is the best!!! i cannot say enough about how wonderful she is - and the food is always amazing.
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FAQs

Kalapawai Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 262-3354.

Kalapawai Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 361 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

750 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734

Additional information

Cross street
Kainehe St.
Neighborhood
Kailua
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Pacific Rim
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking also available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Adam Kamahele
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://kalapawaimarket.com/
Phone number
(808) 262-3354

Kalapawai Cafe

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What 361 people are saying

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