Kailua
An excellent gourmet, self-serve deli by day, Kalapawai transforms after 5pm into an inviting, eclectic bistro. The eggplant bruschetta and other share…
Must-see restaurants in Kailua
Kailua
It's a little hard to spot from the street, but you'll be glad you made the effort at Kailua's favorite breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. A fave is the…
Kailua
Locals reading the paper or petting their dogs at the blue-checker-clothed tables are the norm at this legendary cafe. The famous lilikoʻi (passion fruit)…
Kailua
Cool off with a Lanikai Lime or Banzai Banana shave ice at Island Snow, which serves up some of the best shave ice on Oʻahu; it's creamier than most. A…
Kailua
An excellent addition to the local farmers-markets lineup, this one lasts all morning. Wake up with local coffee and browse fresh foods, prepared foods,…
Kailua
The wine is fine, but you're really here for the poke. Tucked into the back of Tamura's Fine Wines & Liquors at the Aikahi Park Shopping Center on…
Kailua
Artisan breads, organic fruit and veggies, and filling plate meals, from island-style barbecue to Filipino stew, are sold by vendors in the large parking…
Kailua
This chain supermarket offers high-end foods at high-end prices. It has a very large selection of organic fare and lots of prepared meats and seafood…
Kailua
Locals pack this family cafe for the airy chiffon pancakes drowning in guava syrup, red-velvet pancakes (yum!), Portuguese-sweet-bread French toast, eggs…
Kailua
One side of this catering company’s cafe (the ‘original’) serves upscale versions of plate lunches, including luau-like Hawaiian specialties on Friday…
Kailua
Get your fresh and flavorful plate-lunch fix: furikake-crusted grilled tofu, red seafood curry, kalua pork with kale, garlic ahi (yellowfin tuna) and…
Kailua
Super-casual poke place renowned for the freshness of its seafood. Watch the chefs hard at work. The choices change daily; enjoy them to go or at one of…
Kailua
Look for the red-and-white banner written in kanji outside this brightly lit noodle shop. The menu of ramen styles ranges from Sapporo south to Hakata,…
Kailua
Home-style Italian cooking is on offer here, where the owner knows most patrons by name. Don’t miss the white-chocolate and mascarpone cheesecake. The…
Kailua
Dozens of wines by the glass; convivially large, high dining tables with stools; and hearty dishes (braised lamb, large burgers, myriad pastas) help…
Down to Earth Organic & Natural
Kailua
Part of the Oʻahu-wide chain, this large natural-foods store with a takeout deli and hot-and-cold meal bar has moved into a massive space on Kailua Rd…
Kailua
A 1930s landmark market near the beach that sells picnic supplies, convenience foods, made-to-order sandwiches and market-fresh salads. Good coffee, too…
Kailua
Authentic flat-crusted pizzas. Buy by the slice or by the pie. Close to the beach, it has a fine terrace with tables under umbrellas. Does a huge takeout…
Kailua
Get here early; locals line up for the freshest papayas, mangos and pink-ginger flowers around.
Kailua
Supersized slices of pizza with thick, chewy crust that the locals rave about. Offers delivery.
Kailua
This is one of the only options to dine near the gorgeous beach, and even then you can hear the surf way more than you can see it. Buzz's has been here…
Kailua
This Thai-Vietnamese joint will soothe your soul with its earth-toned decor, avocado-colored bar and tropical-flower prints on the wall. The pho …
Tokoname Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Kailua
Pretty good sushi in a non-central location. Daily early-bird and late-night (9pm to 10pm) specials help keep the costs down. Presentation is stylish; the…