Restaurants in Kailua
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Best Restaurants
“Went to the new location in Kaneohe and the brisket and pulled pork was anazing! I'm giving them four stars because the wait was an hour long wait and my elderly parents were tired and famished by the time food was ready.”
“Fresh seafood prepared how you like it! Delicious and a must if you are in Maui. I had the Ono in white wine,garlic and butter. Served over Cajun rice. The portions are very generous.”
“Everything is made from scratch. Excellent broths. Nice selection of meats, dumplings & veggies. Vegan option too.”
“The Gnocchi, Caprese, and the Tiramisu!!! Great wine selection too!”
“My husband and I visited over the weekend and we had such a great experience! The owner, and the other man that waited on us were both soo friendly and personable and we had a great time chatting with them. The wine was absolutely delicious to top it off! We will definitely be back! We took home a bottle of the limited edition root beer wine and can’t wait to crack it open!!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Great speakeasy, with an intimate Jazzy romantic, candlelit dinner. We were given a secret code and hour before our reservation. This secret code, was so we could enter. The food was great! We started with the diver sea scallops. So ono! The drinks are awesome! Rainbow Wings and Spotted Cat!, For dinner we had the French Laundry (highly recommended),, and Lobster risotto (mouth watering) We topped off the night with a creme brulee! Service was phenomenal and they have live Jazz every night.”
“The food portions are amazing and the food is excellent This is a family owned restaurant and they are such wonderful people Recommend this place to everyone”
“9/7/24 - This place is absolutely beautiful and awesome. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They all have great pride in their work and in the business. I have seen so many businesses in this day and age where the staff do not seem to care about anything but that is not the case here. This is one of those small businesses that help make a difference. I always feel great walking out of here. Our dogs really love it as well. They start getting excited when we are about a block away because they know where we are going. I simply cannot say enough about what the owner has built here. Great job!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“A small whole in the wall place in same complex as Cinamon's. Metered parking all around. They have tables inside and some outside seating as well. I had the Supreme Dosa which came with choice of chutney and a soup, was delicious reasonably priced but Dosa could have used more spices.”
“I love their food! I was in Kailua visiting family and I was really craving ramen. They have the best Chicken Katsu Ramen and the workers were super sweet. The food was amazing and I can't wait to come back here the next time I visit! Everyone needs to try this place.”
“We have been coming to Enchanted Lake Kim Chee Restaurant for the past 13 years, and it has become such a special place for our family. The owners are incredibly warm and friendly—they’ve watched our kids grow up over the years, and every visit feels like coming home.
Their vegetable bar is amazing, offering everything you could want, plus fun extras like pineapple and Jell-O, which the kids always look forward to. The seaweed soup is wonderfully comforting, and I can never resist their vegetarian bibimbap. It’s always beautifully presented, and every time I tell myself I’ll take a picture… but I end up diving in too quickly!
The kids always order the combination plate with chicken katsu, barbecue chicken, and fried mandu—it’s their go-to meal. The atmosphere is welcoming and fun, with video footage of the kitchen playing (it’s great to see them in action!), a fish tank that keeps the little ones entertained, and a playlist we absolutely love. The music always adds to the experience and makes our meal even more enjoyable.
After all these years, this restaurant continues to be one of our favorite places to eat. We always leave happy and full, and we’re so grateful to have a spot like this in our community!”
“Delicious and unique dining experience. Everything made you feel like you were sitting in Morocco enjoying the foods. The mint tea, the lamb and the courses were perfectly spaced and the price is more than reasonable for the amount of food you get. Thank you Casa Blanca, we will be back.”
“Romantic , food was ok ! Butterfish was amazing but the garlic shrimp was only three pieces of shrimp on doughy cheese balls I expected more shrimp or veggies ! Noise in the afternoon not bad ! Presentation good Would have to try more of the menu but will never order the shrimp again”
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“My husband and I visited over the weekend and we had such a great experience! The owner, and the other man that waited on us were both soo friendly and personable and we had a great time chatting with them. The wine was absolutely delicious to top it off! We will definitely be back! We took home a bottle of the limited edition root beer wine and can’t wait to crack it open!!”
“Great speakeasy, with an intimate Jazzy romantic, candlelit dinner. We were given a secret code and hour before our reservation. This secret code, was so we could enter. The food was great! We started with the diver sea scallops. So ono! The drinks are awesome! Rainbow Wings and Spotted Cat!, For dinner we had the French Laundry (highly recommended),, and Lobster risotto (mouth watering) We topped off the night with a creme brulee! Service was phenomenal and they have live Jazz every night.”
“Romantic , food was ok ! Butterfish was amazing but the garlic shrimp was only three pieces of shrimp on doughy cheese balls I expected more shrimp or veggies ! Noise in the afternoon not bad ! Presentation good Would have to try more of the menu but will never order the shrimp again”
“First time in Hawaii but Buzzes is a great restaurant that has great food and drinks. The staff is outstanding the are really nice and caring for there customers. I will definitely come back to buzzes. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone that comes and visits that ms never been to Hawaii.”
“Came by for some roast pork at dinner time. Staff was efficient even on a busy night and people were being helped quickly. Roast pork had good flavor but wasn't quite as crispy as I like, I think they get a pass for being so helpful on such a busy day. Looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu.”
“I had originally ordered a delivery through DoorDash, but some of my order was missing. I called them and he was so kind and willing to help make sure I was happy.He helped me think of ways to make the problem right, even if it had been on DoorDash, and not on their restaurant. I went to pick up a replacement item and he was very understanding and totally wanting to help make me satisfied. Very friendly staff. And amazing food!”
“Really awesome place we came here to eat and had some awesome drinks .we met the executive chef Luis Axalan he was very nice explaining the concept and he was very helpful explaining the food items . We also tried the Chef’s Special salmon crostini was the best we ever had. The pork Bao buns is to die for!!!! 10/10 for all the food . The drinks were very good also . We will definitely come back . Kailua peeps come down and check them out ..”
“Wonderful experience, Korean Steak entree was amazing and Fresh Fish entree with macadamia nut pesto was delicious. Excellent service and vibe. Highly recommend.”
“As a first time visitor to the Aloha state of Hawaii I was very impressed with the music, atmosphere, food, and the employees were AWESOME! Our waitress Josslyn was EXTREMELY AWESOME with her services. MAHALO SO MUCH FOR THE BEST RESTAURANT FOOD EVER.”
Takeout Restaurants
“We decided to grab some coffee before a run, and wanted to do something (hopefully) better than generic Starbucks..what a great choice! The mochas were delicious and just the kick we needed, and the coffee cake was rich in flavor and so yummy. No better spot to enjoy than their comfy couches and chill vibes inside. Very fair price points compared to some coffee joints - and the ladies taking our order and preparing food and drink were simply delightful. Keep up the hard work y'all, you're killin it!”
“I went to Lilikoi Kitchen with a dear friend for brunch over the weekend and was very pleasantly surprised! We were immediately greeted by Laura who told us about the history of the restaurant and the chef’s dream of owning a cafe, and then introduced us to all of the staff there at the time. She listened to my dietary restrictions and helped me select something that I could eat and would love. Everything we ate and drank (PSL was so good, much better than Starbucks) was exceptional. If they started offering mimosas they would be the perfect ladies brunch locale! We will definitely be back.”
“The Food Company is amazing in that it offers an expansive menu, PLUS the best service and kindness in working with special current food restrictions. The food for our recent party with guests from our islands, plus mainland cities and Australia, called for varied tastes. The Food Company offered perfect selections, getting raves!! Everything was delicious. Fair prices and excellent value!!”
“Love this place! Staff are friendly the place is neat and clean and the Acai bowls and smoothies are delicious! The prices are very reasonable, too! A negative is not just having to pay for parking, but actually finding a spot in that area.....it is def worth the time and money!!! My new favorite place in Kailua.”
“9/7/24 - This place is absolutely beautiful and awesome. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They all have great pride in their work and in the business. I have seen so many businesses in this day and age where the staff do not seem to care about anything but that is not the case here. This is one of those small businesses that help make a difference. I always feel great walking out of here. Our dogs really love it as well. They start getting excited when we are about a block away because they know where we are going. I simply cannot say enough about what the owner has built here. Great job!”
“This bar is a good street side location, and has an excellent happy hour special each day of the week. You can’t beat the happy hour special prices, $12 for a draft beer and burger/tacos/pulled pork etc. depending on the day, the pulled pork is my favorite. Excellent draft selection of local beers. Dog friendly lanai. Staff are also very friendly. Our favorite place for happy hour in Kailua.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“This is a solid takeout spot with good poke. There are spots to sit and eat outside. Make sure you ask about their ingredients. I discovered peanuts in their Thai basil poke after I started eating it and sharing with my son who has a peanut allergy. We had to rush to get some allergy meds afterwards so be careful.”
“We have been coming to Enchanted Lake Kim Chee Restaurant for the past 13 years, and it has become such a special place for our family. The owners are incredibly warm and friendly—they’ve watched our kids grow up over the years, and every visit feels like coming home.
Their vegetable bar is amazing, offering everything you could want, plus fun extras like pineapple and Jell-O, which the kids always look forward to. The seaweed soup is wonderfully comforting, and I can never resist their vegetarian bibimbap. It’s always beautifully presented, and every time I tell myself I’ll take a picture… but I end up diving in too quickly!
The kids always order the combination plate with chicken katsu, barbecue chicken, and fried mandu—it’s their go-to meal. The atmosphere is welcoming and fun, with video footage of the kitchen playing (it’s great to see them in action!), a fish tank that keeps the little ones entertained, and a playlist we absolutely love. The music always adds to the experience and makes our meal even more enjoyable.
After all these years, this restaurant continues to be one of our favorite places to eat. We always leave happy and full, and we’re so grateful to have a spot like this in our community!”
“I order through the app to pickup at the restaurant near my home. The app is super easy and my food is always packaged and ready to go when I get there. The restaurant is super-clean, there’s lots of parking, it’s a great place for in-and-out great food. Definitely will go back 👍🏼”
“Leilani & Will of Leilani’s Island Tacos catered my daughter’s wedding last evening. Our guests raved about the food and excellent service! We are from out of town and Leilani was so great to work with, arranging everything by phone & email. I highly recommend them! Mahalo Leilani & Will!!”
“The food here is delicious. I love the lunch or dinner plates which gives me a variety but I’ve also had their wor gau gee min and the pork and abalone soup. All were very good. The people here are very nice and once when I can in for min the cook kept refilling my bowl with broth. It was so yummy!!”
“Good food. Fast service. Short staffed, no one came to check on us but we were ok. Cold inside restaurant, need to turn AC down!”
“First time in Hawaii but Buzzes is a great restaurant that has great food and drinks. The staff is outstanding the are really nice and caring for there customers. I will definitely come back to buzzes. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone that comes and visits that ms never been to Hawaii.”
“Wonderful! I placed the order online, and it was to my hotel door in like 20 minutes. And it is delicious! Unlike other locations, they baked my pizza well-done without baking the cheese sticks well-done. A+
Vegetarian options: They have veggies and are very accommodating to all requests.
Parking: It's a big old parking lot shared with the main exchange and the commissary.
Wheelchair accessibility: There are no steps, so wheelchair friendly!”
Cheap Eats
“I never leave reviews for anything but after experiencing all of the aloha and tasty goodies from Kailua Beach’s Kalapawai Market for the past 6 weeks, I had no choice but to chime in. My husband and I loved our weekly trips for coffee and fresh bakery items, but even more so we appreciated how much community we found in this adorable little beach market. Everyone was so kind and attentive every time we visited. We specifically had the great privilege of getting to know and love Brayden, Lindsey, and Stephanie during our visits. They were all so so incredibly kind, attentive, and always slayed my iced lattes. If you are in Kailua and craving some amazing fish tacos, a little sweet treat, or a life changing caffeine boost, don’t forget to add this stop to your list. You won’t regret it.”
“Boba shop with a multitude of choices, a claw machine, and merch in the back that adds to the fun of being here.The staff is helpful and friendly and the Bobas we got, Mango Pomelos Sago and Midnight Tea, were delicious. I liked the brulee cheese foam on the Midnight Tea.Definitely coming back here.”
“Enjoyed the pastries we bought. My wife loved the spinach bread. I love supporting locals and will continue to come here when I'm in Kailua. I just wished they didn't sell out so early.I had the chocolate donut which had the perfect chewy consistency and the chocolate was nice and rich. I'd definitely eat a few of those the next time.Support local and swing by this small bakery that's been around since the 90s.”
“Ordered Teh C...and Kopi and Kaya toast. the teh c taste like some regulat tea bag with just some.hot water poured into it. does not even taste like any teh from the singapore kopitiam. the kopi too.. the girl with the nose ring also forgot about out Kaya toast until I went to ask about it after 15 mins later. One of the girls did gave us a free croissant for that. I don't know why the girl keep saying teh Tarik when I ordered Teh C, had to confirm again and again.kaya toast tasted correct though.”
“been eating here for over 20 years and they are friendly and consistent with everything. best pad thai n cashew nut chicken ever!!!”
“She was incredibly nice and caring. Throughout the entirety of my life i have Never seen someone so caring before. She even gave me two free cookies for me and my boyfriend after our meal. I've never met anyone so kind before!”
“We had the Tomahawk dinner. The oysters for appetizer. And the cheesecake for dessert. All absolutely amazing! The staff was really amazing. Love this place highly recommend!”
“Tourist coming into town to explore the island. Locals welcomed us and showed us THE Hawaiian hospitality. We loved it and canceled our uber and dinner plans! If you want to have the authentic small Hawaiian town vibe this is the place to go!”
“NEW MGR at Kailua location!! Excellent top shelf customer service + PIZZA💝 MAHALO Jan n Jordon!!!
Vegetarian options: I really hope corporate and higher up bosses see THIS JAN n JORDON R FANTASTIC!!!”
“Really awesome place we came here to eat and had some awesome drinks .we met the executive chef Luis Axalan he was very nice explaining the concept and he was very helpful explaining the food items . We also tried the Chef’s Special salmon crostini was the best we ever had. The pork Bao buns is to die for!!!! 10/10 for all the food . The drinks were very good also . We will definitely come back . Kailua peeps come down and check them out ..”
“Happy hour pricing was quite reasonable. Three pizzas at $12.00 each fed 4 hungry adults. I was surprised that my wife rated the beer only 6 out of 10. Our server (Stephanie) was FANTASTIC.
Parking: Parking lot around back for multiple retailers.”
“Oh man, this is not real Mexican food. The place is very loud, food was lacking, please serve a good salsa with the chips.
My son liked the agua de horchata.”
Latest Reviews
“We had the best pizza from Kailua Dominos last night! The management was so kind too & worked had to spread Aloha when we had to wait some extra time for our carryout pizza! Sometimes it's not this good, but last night, it was great & management is Always the best! Mahalo!!”
“First time in Hawaii but Buzzes is a great restaurant that has great food and drinks. The staff is outstanding the are really nice and caring for there customers. I will definitely come back to buzzes. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone that comes and visits that ms never been to Hawaii.”
“The Food Company is amazing in that it offers an expansive menu, PLUS the best service and kindness in working with special current food restrictions. The food for our recent party with guests from our islands, plus mainland cities and Australia, called for varied tastes. The Food Company offered perfect selections, getting raves!! Everything was delicious. Fair prices and excellent value!!”
“Really awesome place we came here to eat and had some awesome drinks .we met the executive chef Luis Axalan he was very nice explaining the concept and he was very helpful explaining the food items . We also tried the Chef’s Special salmon crostini was the best we ever had. The pork Bao buns is to die for!!!! 10/10 for all the food . The drinks were very good also . We will definitely come back . Kailua peeps come down and check them out ..”
Most Popular Restaurants
“This is a solid takeout spot with good poke. There are spots to sit and eat outside. Make sure you ask about their ingredients. I discovered peanuts in their Thai basil poke after I started eating it and sharing with my son who has a peanut allergy. We had to rush to get some allergy meds afterwards so be careful.”
“A small whole in the wall place in same complex as Cinamon's. Metered parking all around. They have tables inside and some outside seating as well. I had the Supreme Dosa which came with choice of chutney and a soup, was delicious reasonably priced but Dosa could have used more spices.”
“We visited Easyque recently and I’ve been craving the food ever since!! Absolutely everything was delicious! 😋 😍”