Top pick1$$Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen
WindwardยทHawaiian Restaurant
Casual restaurant serving Hawaiian-American breakfast & lunch dishes, with patio seating available.
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Kailua is one of Oahu's most beloved windward towns, and its Hawaiian food scene punches well above its weight. I pulled together this list of the top Hawaiian food spots in Kailua ranked entirely by real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii โ no hype, just what locals and visitors are actually rating highest.
At the top of the rankings sits Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen, a casual Hawaiian-American breakfast and lunch staple that has built a loyal following on the windward side. K and K Bar B-Que Inn earns its spot as a low-key, quick-serve favorite for Hawaiian and Asian BBQ, while Kono's Northshore draws fans with its slow-roasted pork sandwiches and laid-back island vibes. Zippy's Kailua rounds things out as the go-to for Hawaiian comfort food classics like chili and stew.
Spots that Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page โ look out for it as you browse all 9 qualifying restaurants in this guide.
The ranking
Top pick1$$Casual restaurant serving Hawaiian-American breakfast & lunch dishes, with patio seating available.
2$Low-key, quick-serve outpost offering Hawaiian & Asian BBQ fare plus assorted sides.
3$$Hawaiian kitchen preparing slow-roasted pork sandwiches, platters & more in laid-back surrounds.
4$Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.
5$Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.
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7$$$$Store with a wide variety of beers, wines, spirits & cigars, plus some artisanal foodstuffs.
8Cafe fare in Kailua. The Sunrise Shack - Kailua draws a steady crowd.
9$$Hawaiian casual dining chain known for its stews, chili & other comfort-food dishes.
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FAQ
Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen currently ranks #1 for Hawaiian food in Kailua, known for its casual Hawaiian-American breakfast and lunch dishes.
For budget-friendly Hawaiian plate lunches, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and L&L Hawaiian Grill are both well-known island-themed fast-food options in the Kailua area. K and K Bar B-Que Inn is another low-key, quick-serve spot worth checking out.
The rankings are driven by real visitor ratings submitted to NateEatsHawaii and are refreshed regularly as new ratings come in, so the list reflects up-to-date community feedback.