LocationDowntown Kona · Overlooking Oneo Bay
HoursLunch 11:30am–4pm · Happy Hour 3:30–5:30pm · Dinner 4:30–9pm · Brunch Sat–Sun 9am–2pm
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Seared ahi with capers, roasted potatoes and green beans

Kai Eats + Drinks

dinner menu

Italian-inspired antipasti, Naples-style pizza, house pasta and fresh Kona fish, served oceanfront on Ali‘i Drive.

Antipasti

  • kanpachi & ahi carpaccio

    $28

    Extra virgin olive oil, shallot fresno mignonette, pine nuts, parsley

  • calabrian garlic shrimp

    $26

    Shrimp, calabrian chili garlic butter, focaccia

    sub gluten free bun

  • shrimp al cocco

    $26

    Toasted coconut crust, ginger-chili aioli

  • garden fritto misto

    $19

    Green beans, artichoke, peppers, onion, zucchini, marinara, romesco, seared lemon

  • calamari fritti

    $24

    Marinara, romesco, seared lemon

    request gluten free

  • polpetta

    $14

    Beef + pork meatballs, marinara, black truffle, focaccia

  • vongole al vapor

    $27

    Steamed clams, fennel, marinated tomato garnish, sambuca parsley butter, focaccia

    sub gluten free bun

Naples-Style Pizzas

Crafted with authentic Italian Caputo flour.

  • margherita

    $24

    San Marzano tomatoes, basil, mozzarella

  • meatsa

    $29

    Pepperoni, sausage, kalamata olives, tomato sauce, onion, mozzarella

  • pollo bianco

    $24

    Chicken, arugula, fontina, gorgonzola, white sauce, roasted garlic

  • “fun kai” funghi

    $24

    Ali‘i mushroom, Italian sausage, macnut pesto, mozzarella

  • ezzo pepperoni

    $24

    Pepperoni, red sauce, mozzarella

  • pear + gorgonzola

    $27

    Bacon, white sauce, balsamic, mozzarella

  • gamberoni pesto

    $28

    Shrimp, macnut pesto, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella

Naples-style pizza with pepperoni, sausage, olives and red onion

Insalata

All salads can be requested vegan except the caesar. Add proteins: butter poached chicken +8 · seared shrimp +10 · coco shrimp +13 · meatballs +14 · 5 oz. fish +15 · grilled steak +12 · burrata cheese +8 · beyond meat +7

  • caprese

    $18

    Vine ripe heirloom tomatoes, basil, arugula, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette

  • bella

    $19

    Kale, spinach, beets, fried garbanzo, onion, goat cheese, cucumber, pine nuts, tahini dressing

  • caesar

    $17

    Shaved cauliflower, romaine, house-made caesar dressing, parmesan crisp, deconstructed croutons

    request no croutons

  • arugula strawberry

    $19

    Spinach, arugula, gorgonzola, strawberries, bacon, candied mac nuts, balsamic vinaigrette

Pasta

Add proteins: butter poached chicken +8 · seared shrimp +10 · coco shrimp +13 · meatballs +14 · 5 oz. fish +15 · grilled steak +12 · burrata cheese +8 · beyond meat +7

  • spaghetti e polpette

    $28

    Marinara, meatballs, marinated tomato, parmesan

    without meatballs 25

  • spaghetti bolognese + burrata

    $28

    Homemade meat sauce, soft mozzarella cheese

  • pappardelle ragu di manzo

    $32

    Thirty-day dry-aged beef ragu, mushroom, roasted garlic

  • lasagna bolognese

    $26

    Ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana

  • spaghetti gamberoni al pesto

    $31

    Macnut pesto, seasoned seared shrimp, marinated tomato, mushrooms, parmesan

    without shrimp 25

  • chicken fettuccine alfredo

    $28

    Seared chicken, parmesan, marinated tomato

  • baked lobster penne

    $39

    4 oz lobster tail, fresh mozzarella, brandy cream

  • make your own pasta

    $25

    Pasta: spaghetti / penne / fettuccine / gnocchi. Sauce: marinara / meat sauce / alfredo / pesto

Bubbling baked lasagna in a white dish by the ocean

From the Sea

  • kanpachi finocchio

    $38

    Seared Kona kanpachi, gnocchi, braised fennel onion broth, fresh orange, green beans, red onion, bell pepper

    sub gnocchi for roasted potatoes

  • hook, line + sinker

    $40

    Your server will let you know chef's daily fresh fish creation

  • ahi tonno piccata

    $36

    Seared ahi, lemon, caper, parsley, butter, roasted potatoes, green beans, red onion, bell pepper

  • fish + chips “pesce e patatine”

    $30

    Battered mahi mahi, lemon caper tartar sauce, artichoke olive slaw, french fries

  • kai cioppino

    $37

    Fish, clams, calamari, jumbo prawn, onions, fennel, tomato, white wine, tomato-fennel broth, baby potatoes, focaccia

    request no focaccia

From the Land

  • lemon rosemary roasted chicken

    $36

    Oven roasted chicken, olive oil, parmesan polenta, ciambotta vegetables

    request gluten free

  • chicken parmigiana

    $34

    Breaded chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce, spaghetti

  • chicken scallopini marsala

    $32

    Mushrooms, pear-marsala sauce, fettuccine

  • lamb ossobuco

    $42

    Braised lamb shank, gnocchi, green beans, onions, peppers, gremolata

  • bistecca toscana

    $49

    Angus New York steak, marinated + seared, calabrian garlic butter, baby potatoes, sautéed vegetables

  • ultimate cheese burger

    $22

    Grain-fed beef (or beyond burger), kai bun, crispy cheddar, mozzarella, fontina, lettuce, tomato, onion, balsamic aioli, french fries

    sub gluten free bun · add on +2: bacon / caramelized onion / mushroom / avocado / gorgonzola / macnut pesto / egg sunny side up

  • eggplant parmigiana

    $30

    Parmesan, mozzarella, marinara, spaghetti

  • meatball sandwich

    $24

    Signature meatballs, hoagie roll, marinara, mozzarella, french fries

A long table filled with pizzas, sandwiches, salads and drinks on the lanai

Sides

Sautéed vegetables +7

  • ciambotta vegetables

  • parmesan polenta

  • caesar salad

  • sweet potato fries

  • french fries

  • pasta salad

Prices and items may change without notice. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items are prepared in a kitchen with shared work space and fryers. Please tell your server about any allergies.