Kailua, Oʻahu · Dining guide
Kailua Restaurants
A local guide to Kailua restaurants, menus and prices. Explore 94 places to eat, from steakhouses to shave ice.
Kailua restaurants range from beachside dining and island seafood to breakfast cafés and farm-fresh salads. You’ll also find local takeout and quick bites before the beach. Wondering where to eat in Kailua? This guide brings the choices together, with Kailua menu prices and local Kailua eateries in one place. Use the Kailua dining map to locate each restaurant, then filter by meal or cuisine to narrow the list. For more neighborhood information, see our Explore Kailua & Lanikai guide and Kailua Beach guide.
Estimated prices: $ budget · $$ moderate · $$$ higher-priced · $$$$ premium dining. Because Kailua restaurants can change menus, prices and hours, check each restaurant’s website before you go.
Kailua Restaurants: Where to Eat
Dining Directory by Meal and Cuisine
$$$American · Steakhouse & seafood
Buzz’s Original Steak House
Known for kiawe-grilled teriyaki steak. You’ll also find calamari steak, prime rib, fresh fish, lobster, shrimp scampi and pupu.
413 Kawailoa Road
$$$Seafood · Fresh local seafood
Nico’s Kailua
Known for furikake-crusted ahi. You’ll also find fish and chips, fresh catch, jumbo shrimp scampi and crab cake burgers.
970 N Kalaheo Avenue
$$Hawaiian · Island-inspired American
Uahi Island Grill
Known for Kalua pork. You’ll also find ahi katsu, garlic chicken, grilled seafood, fresh island vegetables and cocktails.
33 Aulike Street
$$$Italian · Italian & European
Baci Bistro
Known for shrimp arrabbiata. You’ll also find pasta, seafood, Italian wines and rotating weekend specials.
30 Aulike Street
$$$$Hawaiian · Hawaiʻi regional cuisine
GOEN Dining + Bar
Known for seasonal island ingredients. You’ll also find shareable plates, fish and other chef-driven Pacific flavors.
573 Kailua Road
$$$American · Gourmet American & wine
Formaggio Grill
Known for steaks. You’ll also find seafood, casual gourmet entrées and an extensive wine-by-the-glass selection.
305 Hahani Street
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$$Café / Deli · Café, deli & dinner
Kalapawai Café – Kailua Town
Known for furikake fresh catch. You’ll also find pesto chicken sandwiches, Kailua Club, burgers, pizza and fresh salads.
750 Kailua Road
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$$Café / Deli · Beachside deli & coffee
Kalapawai Market – Kailua Beach
Known for coffee steps from Kailua Beach. You’ll also find breakfast sandwiches, bakery items, deli sandwiches, salads and beach provisions.
306 S Kalaheo Avenue
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$$American · Brewpub & island fare
Maui Brewing Co. – Kailua
Known for craft beer. You’ll also find burgers, shareable pupu and locally influenced casual dishes.
573 Kailua Road
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$$Barbecue · American barbecue
Easy ’Que
Known for smoked barbecue. You’ll also find hearty sides, bourbon and craft beer.
767 Kailua Road #106
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$$Hawaiian · Local brunch
Moke’s Bread & Breakfast
Known for signature lilikoi pancakes. You’ll also find house-made corned beef hash, Loco Moke, French toast and home-style breakfasts.
27 Hoolai Street
$$Hawaiian · Homestyle breakfast
Boots & Kimo’s
Known for banana-macadamia pancakes. You’ll also find omelets, breakfast plates and local-style morning favorites.
1020 Keolu Drive #D1
$$American · Modern brunch
Over Easy
Known for creative egg dishes. You’ll also find sweet and savory brunch plates, breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
418 Kuulei Road #103
$$Hawaiian · Local breakfast & brunch
Cinnamon’s Restaurant
Known for guava and red-velvet pancakes. You’ll also find eggs Benedict, crab cakes and classic local breakfast plates.
315 Uluniu Street
$$Café / Deli · Panini café
Lilikoi Kitchen
Known for artisan panini. You’ll also find lilikoi-inspired dressings, salads, baked goods, teas and coffee.
539 Kailua Road #102
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$Café / Deli · Coffee
Starbucks – Kailua Town
Known for coffee. You’ll also find espresso drinks, teas, pastries and convenient breakfast or lunch options at Kailua Village Shops.
539 Kailua Road #108
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$Café / Deli · Coffee
Starbucks – Enchanted Lake
Known for coffee. You’ll also find espresso drinks, cold beverages and pastries at Enchanted Lake Center.
1020 Keolu Drive
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$Café / Deli · Coffee
Starbucks – Aikahi
Known for coffee. You’ll also find handcrafted espresso, teas and pastries at Aikahi Park Shopping Center.
25 Kaneohe Bay Drive
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$Café / Deli · Sandwiches
Subway – Enchanted Lake
Known for made-to-order subs. You’ll also find wraps and salads at Enchanted Lake Shopping Center.
1020 Keolu Dr, Suite C6A
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$Café / Deli · Sandwiches
Subway – Hamakua Drive
Known for made-to-order submarine sandwiches. You’ll also find wraps and salads at Windward Town & Country Plaza.
200 Hamakua Dr, Space B-2
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$Ice Cream / Frozen Treats · Ice cream and frozen treats
Perfect Day Ice Cream
Known for New Zealand–style real fruit ice cream blended to order. You’ll also find coffee and matcha drinks.
407 Uluniu St, Suite 101
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$Ice Cream / Frozen Treats · Ice cream and frozen treats
Baskin-Robbins – Kailua
Known for scooped ice cream. You’ll also find ice cream cakes, sundaes and frozen drinks.
108 Hekili Street
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$Ice Cream / Frozen Treats · Ice cream and frozen treats
Double Three
Known for Hong Kong–style bubble waffles topped with ice cream and sweet toppings.
609 Kailua Rd, Suite 103
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$IllustrativeIce Cream / Frozen Treats · Ice cream and frozen treats
FROST Kailua
Known for self-serve frozen yogurt. You’ll also find shave ice and a build-your-own toppings bar.
43 Oneawa Street
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$IllustrativeIce Cream / Frozen Treats · Ice cream and frozen treats
S7 Icy Bubble
Known for bubble tea and made-to-order rolled ice cream. You’ll also find fruit drinks.
200 Hamakua Dr, Suite B5
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$$Latin American
10 Empanadas
Known for Argentinian-style baked empanadas with traditional savory fillings.
131 Hekili St #106
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$$Café / Deli
ANDO Cafe
Known for specialty coffee. You’ll also find matcha lattes and single-origin teas.
143 Hekili St #120
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$$American
Big City Diner
Local-style diner known for breakfast. You’ll also find burgers, plate lunches and family dining.
108 Hekili St #101
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$Bakery / Pastries
Donut King
Known for fresh donuts. You’ll also find pastries and local-inspired sweet treats.
600 Kailua Road
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$$Hawaiian
Fatboy’s Kailua Town
Known for local-style plate lunches. You’ll also find garlic chicken and Hawaiian comfort food.
301 Hahani Street
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$$Bakery / Pastries
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Known for fresh-milled breads. You’ll also find baked goods, breakfast and sandwiches.
131 Hekili St #101
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$IllustrativeHawaiian
K&K BBQ
Known for local barbecue plates. You’ll also find garlic shrimp and burgers.
130 Kailua Rd #102A
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$$Japanese
Local Boy Sushi
Known for fresh sushi. You’ll also find poke bowls and locally inspired rice bowls.
609 Kailua Rd #102
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$$Japanese
Sunset Noodle House
Known for slow-simmered ramen including short-rib and spicy TanTan bowls.
609 Kailua Rd #101
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$Café / Deli
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Known for espresso drinks. You’ll also find brewed coffee, teas and light bites.
108 Hekili St #104
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$$Poke & Poke Bowls
Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors – Aikahi
Known for freshly prepared poke and poke bowls at the Aikahi location.
25 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Suite 106
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$$IllustrativePoke & Poke Bowls
Safeway – Enchanted Lake
Grocery deli and seafood counter with poke bowl options; selection varies, so confirm at the counter.
1060 Keolu Drive
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$$IllustrativePoke & Poke Bowls
Safeway – Hamakua Drive
Grocery deli and seafood counter with poke bowl options; selection varies, so confirm at the counter.
200 Hamakua Drive
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$$IllustrativePoke & Poke Bowls
Safeway – Aikahi
Grocery deli and seafood counter with poke bowl options; selection varies, so confirm at the counter.
25 Kaneohe Bay Drive
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$$Seafood
The Hibachi
Known for fresh poke bowls. You’ll also find marinated meats and beach-picnic takeout.
515 Kailua Road
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$$Healthy / Vegetarian
The Sunrise Shack
Known for smoothie bowls. You’ll also find specialty coffee and health-minded breakfast options.
130 Kailua Rd #109
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$$Vietnamese
Vietnam Deli
Known for bánh mì sandwiches. You’ll also find pho, curries and Vietnamese comfort food.
573 Kailua Rd #102
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$American
Burger King – Aikahi
Known for flame-grilled burgers. You’ll also find fries and quick-service meals.
25 Kaneohe Bay Drive
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$$Japanese
Daiichi Ramen – Aikahi
Known for Japanese ramen and noodle bowls at Aikahi Park Shopping Center.
25 Kaneohe Bay Drive
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$$Barbecue
Maui Mike’s Fire-Roasted Chicken
Known for fire-roasted chicken. You’ll also find chicken sandwiches and seasoned fries.
1020 Keolu Drive
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$$American
Times Coffee Shop
Known for classic Kailua breakfast and lunch plates. You’ll also find fried rice and pancakes.
153 Hamakua Dr Suite A
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$$Ice Cream / Frozen Treats
Please Come Again
Known for small-batch craft ice cream in Hawaiʻi- and Asia-inspired flavors, with nondairy options.
322 Kuulei Road
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$IllustrativeIce Cream / Frozen Treats
Island Snow – Kailua Beach
Known for Hawaiian shave ice near Kailua Beach.
130 Kailua Road
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$IllustrativeIce Cream / Frozen Treats
Island Snow – Kailua Town
Hawaiian shave ice at Island Snow’s second Kailua location, in Kailua Town.
600 Kailua Road
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$$Ice Cream / Frozen Treats
Banán
Known for dairy-free soft serve made from locally grown bananas and other island ingredients.
609 Kailua Road
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$$American
Mahaloha Burger – Kailua
Known for Hawaiʻi-raised beef burgers. You’ll also find fries and island-style toppings.
143 Hekili St #150
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$$Café / Deli
Mala Market
Known for fresh sandwiches and salads in Kailua Shopping Center.
600 Kailua Rd #105
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$$Café / Deli
Crepes No Ka ʻOi
Known for savory and sweet crêpes. You’ll also find coffee and brunch.
143 Hekili Street
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$Hawaiian
OH MY GRILL – Kailua
Known for Hawaiian-style plate lunches and grilled local favorites.
16 Kainehe Street
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$IllustrativeAmerican
McDonald’s – Kailua
Burgers, fries, breakfast and quick-service meals.
406 Kuulei Road
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$IllustrativeMexican
Leilani’s Island Tacos
Island-style tacos and takeout; check the current schedule before you go.
111 Hekili Street
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$IllustrativeMexican
Maria Bonita Lunchwagon
Mexican lunch wagon serving tacos and burritos; location and hours may vary.
Kihapai Street; mobile location
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$$Café / Deli · Coffeehouse & café
Morning Brew
Known for avocado-and-egg toast. You’ll also find breakfast croissants, vegan pancakes, grain bowls and organic coffee.
600 Kailua Road
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$Hawaiian · Slow-roasted pork & breakfast
Kono’s Kailua
Known for slow-roasted kalua pork. You’ll also find breakfast burritos, sandwiches, wraps and lunch plates.
131 Hekili Street #102
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$$Healthy / Vegetarian · Açaí & fresh café fare
Nalu Health Bar & Café
Known for organic açaí bowls. You’ll also find fresh ahi, wraps, smoothies, pressed juice and locally roasted coffee.
131 Hekili Street #109
$$Healthy / Vegetarian · Juices, smoothies & bowls
Lanikai Juice
Known for the Açaí Extravaganza bowl. You’ll also find the Açaí Colada, Matcha Vibe Bowl and Kailua Monkey smoothies.
600 Kailua Road #102
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$$IllustrativeHealthy / Vegetarian · Fresh salads, wraps & soups
Aloha Salads
Known for Ono Island Ahi and Kamuela Cobb salads. You’ll also find Mediterranean wraps, tomato bisque and vegetarian options.
600 Kailua Road #103
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$Mexican · Hawaiian-inspired Mexican
Paniolos
Known for build-your-own burritos. You’ll also find tacos and bowls with locally raised beef, kalua pig, house salsa and guacamole.
600 Kailua Road #104
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$$Indian
New Kamana Kitchen
Known for Indian curries. You’ll also find tandoori specialties, naan and vegetarian dishes.
600 Kailua Road #129
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$$Pizza · Pizza, pasta & salads
California Pizza Kitchen
Known for signature pizzas. You’ll also find pastas, salads, appetizers and desserts.
609 Kailua Road #110
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$Hawaiian · Local Hawaiian casual
Zippy’s – Kailua
Known for signature chili. You’ll also find plate lunches, saimin, burgers and bakery items.
44 Oneawa Street
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$American · American burgers
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers
Known for charbroiled burgers. You’ll also find fries, chicken sandwiches and milkshakes.
Kailua Town
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$Hawaiian · Hawaiian plate lunches
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue – Aikahi
Known for chicken katsu. You’ll also find barbecue mix plates, loco moco, macaroni salad and Hawaiian-style meals.
25 Kaneohe Bay Drive
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$$Café / Deli · Prepared meals & bakery
Whole Foods Market – Kailua
Known for prepared foods. You’ll also find salads, sandwiches, bakery, deli and picnic provisions.
629 Kailua Road #100
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$IllustrativeHawaiian · Local deli & poke
Foodland – Kailua
Known for poke bowls. You’ll also find prepared meals, local deli dishes and grab-and-go food.
Kailua Town
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$Healthy / Vegetarian · Smoothies & açaí bowls
Jamba – Kailua
Known for fruit smoothies. You’ll also find fresh juices, blended drinks and açaí bowls.
Kailua Town
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$$Healthy / Vegetarian · Vegetarian & organic deli
Down to Earth – Kailua
Known for made-to-order vegetarian deli meals. You’ll also find organic salad-bar selections, smoothies and plant-based café fare.
573 Kailua Road
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$$Japanese · Japanese market & prepared foods
Tokyo Central – Kailua
Known for Japanese market snacks. You’ll also find bento, sushi, rice dishes and prepared meals; selection varies daily.
590 Kailua Road
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$$Chinese
New Mui Kwai Chop Suey
Known for Chinese-American and Cantonese-style classics such as chow mein. You’ll also find fried rice, egg foo young, crispy gau gee, shrimp with lobster sauce and ma po tofu.
132 Oneawa Street
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$$Korean
Willow Tree Korean Restaurant
Known for Korean favorites including kalbi. You’ll also find meat jun and spicy chicken katsu at Aikahi Park Shopping Center.
Aikahi Park Shopping Center · (808) 254-1139
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$$Korean
Enchanted Lake Kim Chee
Known for Korean kalbi. You’ll also find bibimbap, mandoo, spicy pork, cold noodles, seafood soups and traditional side dishes.
1020 Keolu Drive C4
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$$$Japanese
Kizuna Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Known for sushi and sashimi. You’ll also find Japanese steakhouse dinners, teriyaki plates, specialty rolls and tempura.
25 Kaneohe Bay Drive
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$$Japanese
Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya
Known for tonkotsu ramen. You’ll also find noodles, fried chicken, rice bowls, gyoza and Japanese izakaya dishes.
108 Hekili Street #107
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$$Thai
Saeng’s Thai Cuisine
Known for green curry mahi-mahi. You’ll also find pad Thai, drunken noodles, satay, crispy calamari and spicy Thai specialties.
315 Hahani Street
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$$$IllustrativeItalian
Assaggio Italian Restaurant
Known for Italian pasta dishes. You’ll also find seafood, classic entrées and traditional Italian restaurant favorites.
354 Uluniu Street
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$$Mediterranean / Greek
Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine
Known for Greek gyros. You’ll also find souvlaki, hummus, spanakopita, shawarma, lamb shank, Mediterranean salads and falafel.
1020 Keolu Drive
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$$IllustrativeMexican
Mexico Lindo
Known for carne asada tacos. You’ll also find enchiladas, fresh ceviche, shrimp in garlic butter, fajitas and hearty burritos.
600 Kailua Road
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$$IllustrativeSeafood · Seafood / Hawaiian
Paʻia Fish Market – Kailua
Known for fish sandwiches. You’ll also find grilled fresh-catch plates, fish tacos, seafood pasta, salads and fish and chips.
151 Hekili Street
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$$IllustrativeVietnamese · Vietnamese / Thai
Lemongrass Vietnamese & Thai
Known for Vietnamese and Thai specialties. You’ll also find aromatic noodle soups, stir-fried noodles, curries and fresh herbs.
20 Kainehe Street
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$$$Portuguese
Faria
Known for Portuguese sardines. You’ll also find fisherman’s seafood stew, piri-piri chicken, vinha d’alhos and house-baked bread.
306 Kuulei Road
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Boston’s Pizza Aikahi
Known for East Coast–style 19-inch pies and generous slices, from classic pepperoni to veggie and specialty pizzas.
25 Kaneohe Bay Dr #106
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Round Table Pizza – Kailua
Known for build-your-own and specialty pizzas such as King Arthur’s Supreme. You’ll also find wings and garlic twists.
1020 Keolu Drive
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Domino’s Pizza – Kailua
Delivery and carryout pizza with specialty pies, customizable crusts, oven-baked sandwiches and sides.
26 Hoolai St, Unit 800
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Pizza Hut – Kailua
Pan, hand-tossed and stuffed-crust pizzas for delivery or carryout, alongside wings and pasta.
518 B Wailepo Street
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Lanikai Brewing Company
Known for house-made pizzas such as Margherita, da ’Roni and pesto pies. Pair them with local craft beer at the Kailua brewpub.
167 Hamakua Dr, Suite 100
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Nomadic Sourdough Kitchen
Known for naturally fermented sourdough pizzas, including Margherita, Hawaiian Lava and Honey Goat. You’ll also find honey slushes.
270 Kuulei Rd, Suite 101
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The Garden Kailua
Known for pizzas made with freshly made cheese, including pepperoni, Margherita and truffle mushroom, in a garden-style setting.
44 Kainehe Street
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$$$Moroccan
Casablanca Restaurant
Known for traditional Moroccan five-course prix fixe dinners with lamb tagine. You’ll also find couscous, b’stilla and vegetarian options. Reservations recommended; open Tuesday–Saturday evenings.
19 Hoolai Street
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$Pizza
Bob’s Pizzeria
Known for large thin-crust pizzas. You’ll also find classic cheese and pepperoni pies, specialty toppings and build-your-own combinations.
130 Kailua Rd #112
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Staying Near Kailua Restaurants
Many of these Kailua restaurants are a short walk or bike ride from our homes. Our Lanikai and Kailua beachfront vacation rentals put you minutes from Kailua Town dining. Plan breakfast at the beach and dinner in town. For example, Kailua Kai and Hale Oahu Estate sit right on Kailua Beach. Meanwhile, Longs at Lanikai is a short drive from Kailua Town. Before your trip, read about Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua Islands.
More Local Dining Resources
As you compare Kailua restaurants, use the directory, map and restaurant links together. In addition, our Explore Kailua & Lanikai guide and Kailua Beach guide help you plan your day. Finally, check each restaurant’s own website for current menus, hours, reservations and pricing before you go.