Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei

4.7

686 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli offers residents and visitors to Kapolei 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Pacific Rim
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 674-1700
Website
http://kalapawaimarket.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jason Iwane
Catering

Location
711 Kamokila Blvd, Kapolei, HI 96707-4627
Neighborhood
Kapolei
Cross street
Ulu'ohia Street
Parking details
Ample street parking also available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Maui Onion Soup Gratinée
- Bowl$12.00
Fattoush Salad$16.00
Romaine, cucumber, tomato, avocado, garbanzo, toasted pita & lemon tahini vinaigrette
Laotian Shrimp & Herb Salad$17.00
Kula romaine, white shrimp, carrot, bean sprout, mint, cilantro, green & red onion, fried shallot, peanuts, Laotian vin
Summer Kale & Quinoa Salad$16.00
Kale, red quinoa, cherry tomato, cucumber, avocado, red onion, lemon Dijon vinaigrette

Starters & Pizza

Chef's Cheese & Salumi Board*
House made accoutrements
- AQ
Pita & Hummus$16.00
Moroccan beets & carrots, marinated tomato, feta, olives, cucumber
Smoked Salmon Bruschetta*$14.00
Boursin, lemon caper relish
Wafu Tofu $10.00
Seared teriyaki tofu, shaved white onion, kaiware sprouts, sesame seeds, sweet soy dressing
Crab & Artichoke Dip*$18.00
Blue crab, chopped artichoke hearts, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, red bell pepper, sweet onion w/ crostini
Poke Nachos*$18.00
Won ton chips, spicy ahi, avocado, kim chee, wasabi aïoli, kabayaki, togarashi, pickled ginger
Elote Pizza$16.00
Mozzarella, roasted corn, applewood smoked bacon, garlic confit, chipotle aïoli, cotija, tajin, cilantro
Margherita Pizza$14.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozz, parmesan, basil, keiki greens

Main Course

Mai Ka'aina*
Chef's daily meat selection
- AQ
Mai Ke Kai*
Chef's daily seafood selection
- AQ
Auction Fresh Fish*$29.00
Lemongrass risotto, bok choi, micro cilantro & red curry aïoli* OR Fattoush salad & saffron aïoli
Seafood Bouillabaisse*$32.00
Fresh catch, Kauai shrimp, clams, scallops, fingerling potatoes, carrots, fennel, onion, garlic toast
Cuban Style St. Louis Ribs*$30.00
Cuban BBQ sauce, plantain mash, grilled zucchini, cotija, cilantro
Shrimp & Penne Pasta*$26.00
Red curry coconut cream sauce, sugar snap peas, crushed peanuts, bell peppers, bean sprouts, basil
House made Potato Gnocchi$26.00
Eggplant confit, zucchini, yellow squash, chèvre, saffron aïoli
Chicken Parmesan*$22.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella & spaghetti
Rabo Encendido*$28.00
Cuban braised oxtail, bell peppers, onion, carrot, fried plantain, white rice
"The Westside" Burger*$20.00
1/2 lb grilled Wagyu beef, bacon, pepper jack cheese, house BBQ sauce, tomato, romaine, crispy onions, brioche bun, French fries
Portabella Mushroom Burger** $18.00
Grilled balsamic marinated portabella mushroom, pesto, roasted bell peppers, arugula, red onion, brioche, French fries
Da 'Aina*$18.00
Meatless Beyond Burger, arugula, avocado, house spiced tomato jam, brioche bun, French fries
Fish & Chips*$22.00
French fries & rémoulade
Baja Style Fish Tacos*$18.00
Blackened fresh catch, flour tortillas, mozzarella, shredded cabbage, cotija, pickled onion, cilantro, chipotle aïoli

Sides

Home-Spun Mac & Cheese$8.00
Garlic Cheese Bread$8.00
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce
Sautéed Bok Choi$9.00
Lemongrass Risotto$12.00
French Fries & Saffron Aioli$8.00

What 686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Neighborhood gem
Oahu
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli in Kapolei offers a "great atmosphere" with "amazing" food and drinks. Patrons praise the "fantastic" service, highlighting servers like Seth and Britney. The menu features standout dishes like Peruvian chicken and eggplant caponata. Regulars love the "relaxed outdoor dining" and creative chef's gourmet touches.

686 Reviews

K
Kenneth
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really nice meal. Tried the Lamb Ragu Pappardelle and was very happy with it. My father-in-law had the miso glazed pork chop and he was really, really happy with it. He liked it so much he gnawed off the bone to finish it off. A choice we made to avoid the cold temperature for inside dining, we did ask to sit outside and had to listen to the buses and Harleys. BUt was better than the cold insdie.
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lisa
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The lights should be turned down a bit for dinner. There was basically a spotlight right above my head
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Ruediger
Hawaii
598 reviews
vip
4.0
598 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
As usual food and service were very good. We enjoyed our dinner.
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Ruediger
Hawaii
598 reviews
vip
4.0
598 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had dinner at Kalapawai on a Tuesday night. We requested a table on the patio that we got. We had the Ahi Nachos as an appetizer (big portion) and the auction fish as our main dishes. The food was very good. The hazy IPA was also very good. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We had a lovely dinner and will return for sure.
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Hae
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The quality of all our dinners were excellent. Especially tasty was the Cottage Pie (similar to a shepherd's pie) and the steak. The salad was a great accompaniment for the pie. I am grateful for the friendliness of the staff, as I changed the reservation several times as our schedule came together. The only negative were the flies, but was expected as the space is very open and the servers were constantly going back and forth between the inside and outside seating areas.
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GARY
San Diego
67 reviews
vip
3.0
67 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were thrilled to learn about this new restaurant in Kapolei and visited twice during the 2 weeks we were staying in Ko'Olina. There were some highs and lows in terms of food quality. The French onion soup was simply the best my husband and I have had .. and we order it a lot. I had the Peruvian chicken which was excellent. My husband had the lamb bolognese which he said was good but that he had had better. The crab and artichoke dip was good, but, likewise, not outstanding. What was puzzling given some of the complicated items on the menu was the terrible Margherita pizza, and that is so simple that it is hard to mess it up. The crust was like cardboard and there were no fresh tomatoes, just unpleasant tomato sauce smeared on. Avoid it at all costs. There seemed to be plenty of friendly servers, but both times we had to flag down someone to get drink refills or the check, etc., or even our food. The first time we chose to eat outside on the patio but the road noise was not ideal. We will give it another try when we return to the area but will definitely not order pizza!
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Vince
Hawaii
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Chelsea was amazing! The food was amazing! The drinks were amazing!
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Rick
Hawaii
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our go to place for a nice casual dinner that always tastes great. The menu rotates just enough to enjoy favorite dishes and try new things in between. We come about once a month and we've never had a bad meal here!
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Matthew
Hawaii
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kalapawai Cafe is our favorite neighborhood restaurant. The food is always excellent, the service great and the atmosphere really nice. We go there regularly and are never disappointed. Good value for an all around great experience!
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Kirk
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always exceptional! The food is outstanding, the service warm and friendly. One of our favorite spots on the island!!
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FAQs

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 674-1700.

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei is rated 4.7 stars by 686 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei

711 Kamokila Blvd, Kapolei, HI 96707-4627

Additional information

Cross street
Ulu'ohia Street
Neighborhood
Kapolei
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 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
Ample street parking also available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Iwane
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://kalapawaimarket.com/
Phone number
(808) 674-1700
Catering

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Maui Onion Soup Gratinée

Poke Nachos

Fish & Chips

Soup & Salads

Maui Onion Soup Gratinée

Fattoush Salad$16.00

Laotian Shrimp & Herb Salad$17.00

Summer Kale & Quinoa Salad$16.00

Starters & Pizza

Chef's Cheese & Salumi Board*

Pita & Hummus$16.00

Smoked Salmon Bruschetta*$14.00

Wafu Tofu $10.00

Crab & Artichoke Dip*$18.00

Poke Nachos*$18.00

Elote Pizza$16.00

Margherita Pizza$14.00

Main Course

Mai Ka'aina*

Mai Ke Kai*

Auction Fresh Fish*$29.00

Seafood Bouillabaisse*$32.00

Cuban Style St. Louis Ribs*$30.00

Shrimp & Penne Pasta*$26.00

House made Potato Gnocchi$26.00

Chicken Parmesan*$22.00

Rabo Encendido*$28.00

"The Westside" Burger*$20.00

Portabella Mushroom Burger** $18.00

Da 'Aina*$18.00

Fish & Chips*$22.00

Baja Style Fish Tacos*$18.00

Sides

Home-Spun Mac & Cheese$8.00

Garlic Cheese Bread$8.00

Sautéed Bok Choi$9.00

Lemongrass Risotto$12.00

French Fries & Saffron Aioli$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Order delivery or takeout

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