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Kailua and windward Oahu, Hawaii

Where to eat in Kailua and windward Oahu

The dishes worth ordering, the restaurants, wine bars and markets that serve them — and the tastings, vineyard trips and cooking classes to book before you fly.

01Food & wine tours in Kailua and windward Oahu

Tasting walks, market tours, wine and vineyard visits and cooking classes in and around Kailua and windward Oahu — operator photos, live prices, free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Bookable tours and experiences here, with live prices and availability from our partner Viator.

02Restaurants & wine bars of Kailua and windward Oahu

Regional kitchens and documented rooms first, then the neighbourhood tables. Every entry is a real, mapped venue in Kailua and windward Oahu — cuisine, hours and price bracket as filed, never invented, and nobody pays to appear.

Seafood restaurant

Fresh Catch

Cuisine
Fish
Hours
Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Address
Kamehameha Highway

RestaurantKaneohe

Adela's Country Eatery

Cuisine
Pasta, Hawaiian
Hours
Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 10:30-19:30; We 10:30-15:00
Address
Kamehameha Highway

Restaurantkaneohe

Genki Sushi

Cuisine
Japanese
Hours
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
Address
kaneohe bay dr

Restaurant

Uahi Island Grill

  • Vegetarian options
Cuisine
Hawaiian
Hours
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Address
Aulike Street

Seafood restaurantkaneohe

Cajun King Kaneohe

Cuisine
Seafood
Hours
11-7
Address
Kamneohe bay dr
Food toursMap+1-808-744-1882

Seafood restaurant

Kickin Kajun

Cuisine
Seafood
Hours
Not published — call or check before going

RestaurantWaimanalo

‘Ai Love Nalo

  • Vegetarian options
Cuisine
Hawaiian
Hours
Not published — call or check before going
Address
Kalanianaole Highway

RestaurantKailua

Buzz's Steakhouse

Cuisine
Steak House
Hours
Not published — call or check before going
Address
Kawailoa Road

Venue records, cuisine, hours and price brackets come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Kitchens close for holidays and change hands — confirm by phone before travelling, and book dinner ahead at weekends. We take no payment from any restaurant listed here.

03Markets, wine merchants & producers

Walk the market at opening for the produce, then the wine merchants and delis for what to carry home. Markets in Kailua and windward Oahu usually run from early morning to lunchtime and close on Sundays and Mondays.

04Where to sleep nearby

Hotels, guesthouses and hostels within walking distance of the restaurants of Kailua and windward Oahu — so the wine at dinner is not a problem.

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05Travel & medical insurance

Tastings, boat lunches and pre-paid classes are hard to move once booked. Cover the medical and cancellation side before you fly — a policy costs less per day than a glass of the local wine.

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06Practical questions

What first-timers ask before eating their way through Kailua and windward Oahu.

Where should you eat in Kailua and windward Oahu?

Eat where the kitchen is local rather than international: the restaurants, bars and producers listed on this page are real, mapped venues in Kailua and windward Oahu with their filed cuisine, hours and price bracket. Dinner is the main meal, portions are generous, and weekend brunch is a local institution worth booking.

What food is Kailua and windward Oahu known for?

Order the local speciality and the regional craft beer or wine. A guided tasting is the quickest way to learn the local names — three hours with a food guide saves a week of guessing, and our partner experiences below list live prices.

What time do restaurants open in Kailua and windward Oahu?

Lunch runs from about 11:30 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:00 to 22:00, earlier outside big cities. Many restaurants take bookings online, and popular rooms fill weeks ahead. Each card shows the hours the venue has actually filed.

Do you need to book a table in Kailua and windward Oahu?

For dinner at weekends and anywhere with a small dining room, yes — booking the same morning is usually enough. It is essential in peak season and during local festivals. Where the map record notes a reservation policy the card shows it.

How much does a meal cost in Kailua and windward Oahu?

Expect roughly US$20–35 per person for a casual meal and US$60–120 at dinner with drinks in a good restaurant. Sales tax is added at the till, so menu prices are not the final price.

Are there food tours in Kailua and windward Oahu?

Yes — food walks, market tours, brewery and winery visits and cooking classes run in and around Kailua and windward Oahu. Every experience on this page is a live partner product with the operator's own photo, live price and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Is it easy to eat vegetarian or vegan in Kailua and windward Oahu?

Easier in larger towns than in small villages. Where a venue has filed vegetarian or vegan options the card is labelled, and markets, bakeries and produce shops fill the gaps well.

How much should you tip in Kailua and windward Oahu?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill at sit-down restaurants, and US$1–2 a drink at the bar. Check whether a service charge has already been added.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Kailua and windward Oahu — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Kailua and windward Oahu — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

All prices and times on this page are estimates and change often. They are a starting point from an independent editor, never official or guaranteed figures. Always check the final price and the opening hours with the official venue or operator before you book or travel.

Checked · 30 July 2026