Kalapawai Cafe

Name: Kalapawai Cafe
Address: 750 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI, United States, 96734
Telephone: (808) 262-3354
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (374)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

750 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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 374 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
Kid-friendly
Oahu
Best Overall
Oahu
Best Value
Oahu
Kid-friendly

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."

374 Reviews

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Phil VIP
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, as always!! We come back because it is a great experience. Service is always exceptional.
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James
Hawaii10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I've been coming here for years. Dinner menu is excellent.
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Niels
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
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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Ken VIP
Los Angeles33 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 374 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

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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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About this restaurant

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What 374 people are saying

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Review summary

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