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Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Kailua

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A photo of Kalapawai Cafe restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(337)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Kailua
Booked 14 times today
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.
A photo of Podmore restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(31)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Honolulu
Booked 18 times today
Podmore is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail lounge. Created by the dynamic duo behind Senia, Chef Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura, Podmore extends a warm welcome to our cozy dining room and bar to savor an unforgettable lunch, pau hana, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch.We pride ourselves on expertly executed comfort food and innovative cocktails, complimented by good old fashioned hospitality.From our bacon to our pasta to our ice cream, we make things in-house, from scratch, locally-sourced whenever possible.
A photo of Merriman's Honolulu restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4146)
Price: Expensive
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu
Booked 159 times today
A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, Peter Merriman brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Ward Village in Honolulu. Reflecting Peter’s personal style, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii. Lively, urbane, and whimsical, Merriman’s Honolulu is not just for special occasions. It’s an everyday place for those who appreciate great food and warm, friendly service!​Awards:- Honolulu Magazine, Best Oahu Restaurant, Gold- Honolulu Magazine, Best New Restaurant, Silver- Honolulu Magazine, Best Wine Program, Silver- Wine Enthusiast, 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant-Hale Aina Award: Best Restaurant, Gold 2022All available reservations time slots are on OpenTable, we do accept walk-ins daily. Please arrive on time as we don't hold reserved tables for more than 15 min.Gift Cardshttps://merrimanshawaii.cardfoundry.com/giftcards.php
A photo of Leila restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(37)
Price: Very Expensive
• Moroccan • Honolulu
Booked 7 times today
San Francisco-based Chef Mourad Lahlou and Hawaii’s own Chef Chris Kajioka have come together to create an elegant fusion of Moroccan inspired cuisine with vibrant Mediterranean flavors characteristic of the rich culture they celebrate. Located in the heart of Kaimuki at 1108 12th Ave, Leila’s exquisite dishes represent the rich flavor profile found across the Moroccan landscape. With masterful craftsmanship and award winning service, Chef Mourad and Chef Chris’ newest restaurant addition embodies the stylish and charming personality of the surrounding neighborhood. Enjoy the ease of family style dining as you relax in our lush and warm atmosphere while basking in exotic tastes that intersect at the places of rustic and unique. Please be aware that we allocate 2 hrs max for parties of two and 2 hr 45 min for parties up to six. There is also a 20% Service Charge for parties of 6 or more. Mahalo!
A photo of Scratch Kitchen & Meatery restaurant
4.2
Awesome(668)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Honolulu
Booked 17 times today
Taking comfort food favorites from all over the map, we turn them inside out, upside down, and spin them into unique creations that are just plain good. Not too fancy, but by no means boring. We take great pride in each dish. Our goal is to provide a uniquely delicious experience for every one who comes to dine with us!
A photo of Hana Koa Brewing Co. restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(991)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Honolulu
Booked 17 times today
Hana Koa is a full production brewery in the heart of Kaka’ako. We have a full kitchen with daily and monthly specials. Featuring two full bars including beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.We ask all our guests to abide by time limits so we can accommodate as many guests as possible each evening. 1-4 guests = 90 minutes 5 or more = 120 minutes RESERVATION POLICIES: -All parties larger than 15 will be asked to place a deposit. Please contact the host stand or email events@hanakoabrewing.com for more information. -Deposits will be forfeited if party does not show up, is incomplete, or cancels less than 24 hours before reservation time. -Majority of the party must be present before being sat. -Guests have a 15 minute grace period. After 15 minutes your table will be surrendered to other guests. -Auto Gratuity of 20% will be added to large parties of 6 or more. -Due to the fast level of service we provide, we may not split checks more than 2 ways.
A photo of The Cutlery - Kaimuki's Neighborhood Steakhouse & Barbershop restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(332)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Kaimuki
Booked 14 times today
Our Menu Is Curated By Our Executive Chef Ricky Murakami Intimately Featuring Dishes That Have Taken Years To Perfect & Bring To Fruition. Indulge In Our Weekend Special Of Slowly Smoked 7-Hour Kiawe Wood Prime Rib Or Our Slowly Braised Oxtail Ragu. We Are A Neighborhood Steakhouse Comfortable Enough For The Whole Ohana But Sophisticated Enough To Satisfy Your Taste Buds! We Invite You To Join Us Here In The Heart Of Kaimuki! A Kind Reminder:The Majority Of Our Seating Is On The Exterior So We Advise To Dress Comfortably! We Take Great Pride In Preparing Every Dish To Our Guest's Order Therefore We Encourage You To Enjoy A Few Pupus And Immerse Yourselves In Conversation With Your Ohana & Guest As You Await Your Main Dishes. We Are An Intimately Ran And Family Operated Steakhouse And We Truly Strive To Create A Memorable Experience For Every Person Who Steps Through Our Doors. We Thank You All Greatly For Enabling Us To Host You For Dinner. Me Ke Aloha Mau A Mau, The Cutlery.
A photo of et al. restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1440)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Honolulu
Booked 37 times today
et al. is a new full-service restaurant, bar and neighborhood eatery offering an imaginative menu of multi-regional dishes drawing inspiration from local produce and ingredients at the peak of seasonal flavor.
A photo of Panya Bistro & Bakery restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(990)
Price: Moderate
• International • Honolulu
Booked 37 times today
Panya Bistro & Bakery is a stylish & chic Restaurant, Bakery & Bar offer delicious South East Asian Comfort Food using the best ingredients located at the best location in Oahu. Our bakery offer the best and wide varieties desserts, cakes, cookies in Oahu. Everything made from scratch.Our Most famous items on our Menu are Malaysian Seafood Laksa, Singaporean Hainanese Chicken Rice, Oxtail Stew in Red Wine Rosemarry Sauce, Steamed Fish fillet with Tofu in Ginger Green Onion Shoyu Sauce, Panya Burger, New England Clam Chowder, Hong Kong Won Ton Noodles, Taiwanese Beef Noodles, Indonesian Freid Rice, Panya homemade Gyoza, Thai Steak Salad..... Our Bar signature cocktails, Lychee Martini, Green Apple Martini, Espresso Martini, Lychee Mojito. Wide selections of Red wine, White Wine, Whiskey and all the spirits.Our most famous desserts is Japanese Cheese Cake w/ Creme angalise Sauce, Black Magic Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Hokkaido Bread Pudding
A photo of Aloha Table restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(822)
Price: Moderate
• American • Waikiki
Booked 45 times today
Aloha Table WAIKIKI is a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We extend the warmest invitation to all our guests in the true spirit of aloha. Our staff are friendly, courteous, and will go out of their way to make your visit a pleasurable one. Relax with friends on our lanai and take in the comfort of Hawaii with a refreshing local beer or a Hawaiian cocktail. Or you can book a table inside and enjoy an intimate evening with that special someone, or even the whole family! Contact us and discover all that Hawaiian food has to offer! Visit Aloha Table Waikiki and you can enjoy a breeze on our lanai, or our bar and table seating. We are serving wide variety of dishes. Especially popular is our "Premium Kobe Style Beef Loco Moco," with Hamburger steak using selected Kobe Style Beef and a special gravy sauce with mushroom and onion demi glace sauce. We won the Loco Moco Category of Hawaii's 111 Award competition three years in a row and were inducted into the Hall of Fame!

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  • Cameron
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Alex was an excellent bartender. Cocktail menu is delicious, Alex really knows what he’s doing. Food was delicious as well. We had the Pork buns, roasted squash, and chicken and waffle. The brown butter sauce on the squash was very nicely done and added a ton of flavor. Chicken and waffle didn’t have a traditional waffle, the potato base was an excellent riff to make it a dinner entree. Hope to be back soon!
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    PodmorePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Honolulu
    4.8
  • ChanelVIP
    Hawaii •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food gets better each time we visit! Thank you for an amazing experience, once again.
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    LeilaPrice: Very Expensive• Moroccan• Honolulu
    4.6
  • JudiVIP
    Hawaii •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    A friend took me there earlier tonight for my birthday. We got there during happy hour and were pleasantly surprised by the prices and number of items on the happy hour menu. It ends at 5:30 and lots of places end it at 5 so we started out with a good impression. She got the Kailua pig quesadillas and I got fish and chips. She ordered the green beans as well. Everything was delicious! Our waiter was friendly and was very familiar with the food and drinks on the menu. My cocktail was called something crush. Yummy! Overall a really great experience.
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    Merriman's HonoluluPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Honolulu
    4.7
  • ART
    Hawaii •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We are supper diners and we recommend making reservations. They get busy. With reasonable expectations anything you order will be satisfying. I wouldn't say that they are a budget venue, however, fair for what you receive. They always have a chef special for steaks and seafood as well as a catch of the day entee. Their cheese and salumi platter is a great start for 4 guests with cocktails. Hope you enjoy!
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    Kalapawai CafePrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Kailua
    4.8
  • Michael
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 3, 2024
    Excellent food and service. My family really enjoyed the experience.
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    Scratch Kitchen & MeateryPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Honolulu
    4.2

Discover best comfort food restaurants in Kailua

Discover the warm, inviting atmosphere of comfort food dining in Kailua, Oahu, where each restaurant brings a unique twist to heartwarming classics. In this serene Hawaiian locale, eateries specialize in dishes that embody the essence of comfort, utilizing fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that reflect the island's rich culinary heritage. From succulent seafood to gourmet burgers and salads, the menus in Kailua cater to a variety of tastes and preferences, all centered around providing a comforting dining experience. The dining scene in Kailua is vibrant and diverse, offering both traditional Hawaiian fare and innovative takes on global cuisine, ensuring there's something to satisfy every craving. Restaurants here are known for their commitment to quality and service, often highlighted in reviews for their friendly staff and welcoming ambiance. Whether you're a local or a visitor, the fusion of excellent food, picturesque settings, and genuine hospitality makes Kailua a prime destination for anyone seeking the solace of comfort food in Hawaii. Enjoy a meal that not only satisfies your palate but also connects you with the local culture and the spirit of Aloha.

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