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Kalapawai Cafe, Kailua, HI

Kalapawai Cafe

4.9 (372)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
750 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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

Menu

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What 372 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii

    Best Service

  • Oahu

    Best Overall

  • Oahu

    Best Food

  • Oahu

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kalapawai Cafe is a delightful culinary gem in Kailua, known for "incredibly delicious food" and "fabulous service." Guests rave about the "best ever" meals, fresh ingredients, and creative dishes like lamb curry and lemon grass risotto. The charming outdoor seating and attentive servers make it a "wonderful experience."
372 Reviews

  1. Niels

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly delicious food. Lunch was so good we went back for dinner.

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  2. Ken VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always drove by but this was the first time dining in. What a nice surprise! Very upscale food and our server "E" was absolutely wonderful.

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  3. SHARON

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our 2nd time dining and 1st time for dinner. They did not disappoint!! Friendly and helpful service! Food was delicious and delightfully presented! We were celebrating and it was the perfect evening!! Mahalo! Already looking forward to dining there again!

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  4. Bruce

    Northwest Florida12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal outside on the porch. All of our family decided this was their”best ever” meal on any vacation. Thanks

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  5. Alexandria

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a true gem here in the heart of Kailua. Not only was our server amazing, but the food was delicious and exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended trying the lamb curry dish. My family and I will be visiting again!

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  6. Frank

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are never disappointed when we go to Kalapawai Market Cafe. The food and service is fabulous. One of our favorite spots. They have two different specials, Kai & Aina. But we love to also just do appetizers.

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  7. Terri VIP

    Hawaii50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kalapawai Cafe is always consistently very good. All the pupus, salads, dinner, and desserts are wonderful and so yummy. And we love eating outside on the lanai.

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  8. Debra

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. We always have great food and friendly service. Highly recommend.

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  9. Rene VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Kalapawai. Fresh food, super friendly service and reasonable prices. We eat here, on average, about twice a month and are always pleased.

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  10. Keri

    Hawaii14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience as always! Love the new seasonal menu.

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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 4.9 stars by 372 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Kalapawai Cafe

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
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