Kailua Restaurants
A local dining guide throughout Kailua
Discover restaurants with their own websites—from beachside dining and island seafood to breakfast cafés, farm-fresh salads and a quick bite before the beach.
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94 restaurants and dessert shops listed. Hover over or select a listing to locate it on the interactive map.
Buzz’s Original Steak House
Kiawe-grilled teriyaki steak, calamari steak, prime rib, fresh fish, lobster, shrimp scampi and pupu.
Nico’s Kailua
Furikake-crusted ahi, fish and chips, fresh catch, jumbo shrimp scampi and crab cake burgers.
Uahi Island Grill
Kalua pork, ahi katsu, garlic chicken, grilled seafood, fresh island vegetables and cocktails.
Baci Bistro
Shrimp arrabbiata, pasta, seafood, Italian wines and rotating weekend specials.
GOEN Dining + Bar
Seasonal island ingredients, shareable plates, fish and other chef-driven Pacific flavors.
Formaggio Grill
Steaks, seafood, casual gourmet entrées and an extensive wine-by-the-glass selection.
Kalapawai Café – Kailua Town
Furikake fresh catch, pesto chicken sandwiches, Kailua Club, burgers, pizza and fresh salads.
Kalapawai Market – Kailua Beach
Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, bakery selections, deli sandwiches, salads and convenient beach provisions.
Maui Brewing Co. – Kailua
Craft beer, burgers, shareable pupu and locally influenced casual dishes.
Moke’s Bread & Breakfast
Signature lilikoi pancakes, house-made corned beef hash, Loco Moke, French toast and home-style breakfasts.
Boots & Kimo’s
Banana-macadamia pancakes, omelets, breakfast plates and local-style morning favorites.
Over Easy
Creative egg dishes, sweet and savory brunch plates, breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
Cinnamon’s Restaurant
Guava and red-velvet pancakes, eggs Benedict, crab cakes and classic local breakfast plates.
Lilikoi Kitchen
Artisan panini, lilikoi-inspired dressings, salads, baked goods, teas and coffee.
Starbucks – Kailua Town
Coffee, espresso drinks, teas, pastries and convenient breakfast or lunch options at Kailua Village Shops.
Starbucks – Enchanted Lake
Coffee, espresso drinks, cold beverages and pastries at Enchanted Lake Center.
Starbucks – Aikahi
Coffee, handcrafted espresso, teas and pastries at Aikahi Park Shopping Center.
Subway – Enchanted Lake
Made-to-order subs, wraps and salads at Enchanted Lake Shopping Center.
Subway – Hamakua Drive
Made-to-order submarine sandwiches, wraps and salads at Windward Town & Country Plaza.
Perfect Day Ice Cream
New Zealand–style real fruit ice cream made to order, plus coffee and matcha drinks.
Baskin-Robbins – Kailua
Scooped ice cream, ice cream cakes, sundaes and frozen drinks.
Double Three
Hong Kong–style bubble waffles topped with ice cream and sweet toppings.
FROST Kailua
Self-serve frozen yogurt, shave ice and a build-your-own toppings bar.
S7 Icy Bubble
Bubble teas, fruit drinks and made-to-order rolled ice cream.
10 Empanadas
Argentinian-style baked empanadas with traditional savory fillings.
ANDO Cafe
Specialty coffee, matcha lattes and single-origin teas.
Big City Diner
Local-style diner with breakfast, burgers, plate lunches and family dining.
Donut King
Fresh donuts, pastries and local-inspired sweet treats.
Fatboy’s Kailua Town
Local-style plate lunches, garlic chicken and Hawaiian comfort food.
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Fresh-milled breads, baked goods, breakfast and sandwiches.
K&K BBQ
Local barbecue plates, garlic shrimp and burgers.
Local Boy Sushi
Fresh sushi, poke bowls and locally inspired rice bowls.
Sunset Noodle House
Slow-simmered ramen including short-rib and spicy TanTan bowls.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Espresso drinks, brewed coffee, teas and light bites.
Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors – Aikahi
Freshly prepared poke and poke bowls at the Aikahi location.
Safeway – Enchanted Lake
Grocery deli and seafood selections, including poke bowl options where available. Selection varies by location; confirm at the counter.
Safeway – Hamakua Drive
Grocery deli and seafood selections, including poke bowl options where available. Selection varies by location; confirm at the counter.
Safeway – Aikahi
Grocery deli and seafood selections, including poke bowl options where available. Selection varies by location; confirm at the counter.
The Hibachi
Fresh poke bowls, marinated meats and beach-picnic takeout.
The Sunrise Shack
Smoothie bowls, specialty coffee and health-minded breakfast options.
Vietnam Deli
Bánh mì sandwiches, pho, curries and Vietnamese comfort food.
Burger King – Aikahi
Flame-grilled burgers, fries and quick-service meals.
Daiichi Ramen – Aikahi
Japanese ramen and noodle bowls at Aikahi Park Shopping Center.
Maui Mike’s Fire-Roasted Chicken
Fire-roasted chicken, chicken sandwiches and seasoned fries.
Times Coffee Shop
Classic Kailua breakfast and lunch plates, fried rice and pancakes.
Please Come Again
Small-batch craft ice cream in Hawaiʻi- and Asia-inspired flavors, with nondairy options.
Island Snow – Kailua Beach
Hawaiian shave ice near Kailua Beach.
Island Snow – Kailua Town
Island Snow’s second Kailua shave-ice location.
Banán
Dairy-free soft serve made from locally grown bananas and other island ingredients.
Mahaloha Burger – Kailua
Hawaiʻi-raised beef burgers, fries and island-style toppings.
Mala Market
Fresh sandwiches and salads in Kailua Shopping Center.
Crepes No Ka ʻOi
Savory and sweet crêpes, coffee and brunch.
OH MY GRILL – Kailua
Hawaiian-style plate lunches and grilled local favorites.
McDonald’s – Kailua
Burgers, fries, breakfast and quick-service meals.
Leilani’s Island Tacos
Island-style tacos and takeout; check current schedule.
Maria Bonita Lunchwagon
Mexican lunchwagon serving tacos and burritos; location and hours may vary.
Morning Brew
Avocado-and-egg toast, breakfast croissants, vegan pancakes, grain bowls and organic coffee.
Kono’s Kailua
Slow-roasted kalua pork, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, wraps and lunch plates.
Nalu Health Bar & Café
Organic açaí bowls, fresh ahi, wraps, smoothies, pressed juice and locally roasted coffee.
Lanikai Juice
Açaí Extravaganza, Açaí Colada, Matcha Vibe Bowl and Kailua Monkey smoothies.
Aloha Salads
Ono Island Ahi and Kamuela Cobb salads, Mediterranean wraps, tomato bisque and vegetarian options.
Paniolos
Build-your-own burritos, tacos and bowls with locally raised beef, kalua pig, house salsa and guacamole.
New Kamana Kitchen
Indian curries, tandoori specialties, naan and vegetarian dishes.
California Pizza Kitchen
Signature pizzas, pastas, salads, appetizers and desserts.
Zippy’s – Kailua
Signature chili, plate lunches, saimin, burgers and bakery items.
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers
Charbroiled burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches and milkshakes.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue – Aikahi
Chicken katsu, barbecue mix plates, loco moco, macaroni salad and Hawaiian-style meals.
Whole Foods Market – Kailua
Prepared foods, salads, sandwiches, bakery, deli and picnic provisions.
Foodland – Kailua
Poke bowls, prepared meals, local deli dishes and grab-and-go food.
Jamba – Kailua
Fruit smoothies, fresh juices, blended drinks and açaí bowls.
Down to Earth – Kailua
Made-to-order vegetarian deli meals, organic salad-bar selections, smoothies and plant-based café fare.
Tokyo Central – Kailua
Japanese market snacks, bento, sushi, rice dishes and prepared meals; selection varies daily.
New Mui Kwai Chop Suey
Chinese-American and Cantonese-style classics: chow mein, fried rice, egg foo young, crispy gau gee, shrimp with lobster sauce and ma po tofu.
Willow Tree Korean Restaurant
Korean favorites including kalbi, meat jun and spicy chicken katsu at Aikahi Park Shopping Center.
Enchanted Lake Kim Chee
Korean kalbi, bibimbap, mandoo, spicy pork, cold noodles, seafood soups and traditional side dishes.
Kizuna Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Sushi and sashimi, Japanese steakhouse dinners, teriyaki plates, specialty rolls and tempura.
Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya
Tonkotsu ramen, noodles, fried chicken, rice bowls, gyoza and Japanese izakaya dishes.
Saeng’s Thai Cuisine
Green curry mahi-mahi, pad Thai, drunken noodles, satay, crispy calamari and spicy Thai specialties.
Assaggio Italian Restaurant
Italian pasta dishes, seafood, classic entrées and traditional Italian restaurant favorites.
Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine
Greek gyros, souvlaki, hummus, spanakopita, shawarma, lamb shank, Mediterranean salads and falafel.
Mexico Lindo
Carne asada tacos, enchiladas, fresh ceviche, shrimp in garlic butter, fajitas and hearty burritos.
Paʻia Fish Market – Kailua
Fish sandwiches, grilled fresh-catch plates, fish tacos, seafood pasta, salads and fish and chips.
Lemongrass Vietnamese & Thai
Vietnamese and Thai specialties, aromatic noodle soups, stir-fried noodles, curries and fresh herbs.
Faria
Portuguese sardines, fisherman’s seafood stew, piri-piri chicken, vinha d’alhos and house-baked bread.
Boston’s Pizza Aikahi
East Coast–style 19-inch pies and generous slices, with classic pepperoni, veggie and specialty pizzas.
Round Table Pizza – Kailua
Build-your-own and specialty pizzas, including King Arthur’s Supreme, plus wings and garlic twists.
Domino’s Pizza – Kailua
Delivery and carryout pizza, with specialty pies, customizable crusts, oven-baked sandwiches and sides.
Pizza Hut – Kailua
Pan, hand-tossed and stuffed-crust pizzas available for delivery or carryout, alongside wings and pasta.
Lanikai Brewing Company
House-made pizzas such as Margherita, Da ’Roni and pesto-based specialty pies, served at the Kailua brewpub.
Nomadic Sourdough Kitchen
Naturally fermented sourdough pizzas, including Margherita, Hawaiian Lava and Honey Goat, plus honey slushes.
The Garden Kailua
Freshly made cheese, pepperoni, Margherita, truffle mushroom and other pizzas in a garden-style setting.
Casablanca Restaurant
Traditional Moroccan five-course prix fixe dinners with lamb tagine, couscous, b’stilla and vegetarian options. Reservations recommended; open Tuesday–Saturday evenings.
Bob’s Pizzeria
Large thin-crust pizzas, classic cheese and pepperoni pies, specialty toppings and build-your-own combinations.
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Food photography courtesy of Unsplash: Anh Nguyen, Haberdoedas, Fernando Andrade, Mahadev Ittina, behrouz sasani, BINYOUSSIF mohammad ali, Jarritos Mexican Soda, mk. s, Michele Blackwell and other contributors. Restaurant names and descriptions link to the businesses.