Kalapawai Cafe

Kalapawai Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. K

   Kirsten VIP

   San Francisco33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A huge improvement over our last visit about 2 years ago(?). We ordered the same items for comparison and enjoyed them. The grape bruschetta and hummus plate were delicious. Our server was Rocky (I think) great, enthusiastic service though it looked like she had most of the tables, she managed. We’ve always called this the “smoky green place” because of the ventilation. It seemed a little better but has a way to go.
   

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   edward

   Minneapolis12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice menu, delicious Ahi, excellent service. Can be a bit loud inside.
   

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   James

   Hawaii9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was outstanding. I had the fish special which was monchong. So many flavors I’m going back again.
   

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   Cheri

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food & service is fabulous. The pork tomahawk & risotto are delicious
   

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   Amareilmare

   Hawaii12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Ahi over risotto was superb. Our server Rocky provided outstanding service.
   

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   Hailiopua VIP

   Hawaii4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food! Every dish was delicious! Good drink and scrumptious desserts too!
   

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   Maurice VIP

   Greater Boston41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice Ahi special. Wine bottle discount++on Monday, Great mouse cake
   

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   Brittney

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My favorite restaurant on the island!! I always stop here every time I come back. The options are always so hard to choose. Services is always great. Lilkoi sangria was amazing! Chase was amazing too!
   

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   Jenn VIP

   Denver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Rocky is the best!!! i cannot say enough about how wonderful she is - and the food is always amazing.
   

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    Don

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Good food and service - we always go there when we are Kailua. Parking in their lot is limited but there are many spots on the street and I believe the meters do not run in the evenings. The restaurant is located on a street corner, so you will hear traffic if you sit outside - but it is Hawaii so we always sit outside! Mahalo and Aloha!
    

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