LocationDowntown Kona · Overlooking Oneo Bay
HoursLunch 11:30am–4pm · Happy Hour 3:30–5:30pm · Dinner 4:30–9pm · Brunch Sat–Sun 9am–2pm
Call or text808-900-3328
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Menus / Lunch

A pressed Italian panini cut in half with chips

Kai Eats + Drinks

lunch menu

Pizzas, salads, subs and pasta by the bay — the easygoing midday side of Kai Eats + Drinks.

Antipasti

  • calamari fritti

    $24

    Marinara, romesco, seared lemon

    request gluten free

  • shrimp al cocco

    $26

    Toasted coconut crust, ginger-chili aioli

  • calabrian garlic shrimp

    $26

    Shrimp, calabrian chili garlic butter, focaccia

    sub gluten free bun

  • kanpachi & ahi carpaccio

    $28

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

  • fried green beans

    $16

    Green beans, romesco sauce

  • lemon kai fries

    $10

    Salty + sour, Italian salsa verde

  • cheese pizza fries

    $14

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, parmesan

    add pepperoni +3

  • florentine steak fries

    $22

    Marinated grilled steak, Italian salsa verde, gorgonzola

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

  • arugula strawberry

    $19

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

  • bella

    $19

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

  • chopped chef's salad

    $19

    Romaine, iceberg, onion, tomato, mozzarella, basil, salami, capicola, pepperoncini, red wine vinaigrette

  • caesar

    $17

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

    request no croutons

Kale and apple salad with crispy chickpeas held above the ocean

Naples-Style Pizzas

Crafted with authentic Italian Caputo flour.

  • “fun kai” funghi

    $24

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

  • meatsa

    $29

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

  • pollo bianco

    $24

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

  • gamberoni shrimp pesto

    $28

    Shrimp, macnut pesto, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella

  • margherita

    $24

    San Marzano tomatoes, basil, mozzarella

  • ezzo pepperoni

    $24

    Pepperoni, red sauce, mozzarella

  • pear + gorgonzola

    $27

    Bacon, white sauce, balsamic, mozzarella

Sandwiches

Comes with a side.

  • meatball sub sandwich

    $24

    Signature meatballs, hoagie roll, marinara, mozzarella

  • pastrami sub sandwich

    $25

    Pastrami, hoagie roll, caramelized onion, provolone, balsamic mayo, mustard

  • grilled spicy Italian sub sandwich

    $24

    Salami, pepperoni, capicola, hoagie roll, provolone, lettuce, tomato, balsamic mayo

  • roasted vegetable mozz sub sandwich

    $21

    Tomato, onion, zucchini, crimini mushroom, eggplant spread, hoagie roll, mozzarella

  • local fresh fish sandwich

    $29

    Salt and pepper seared fish, kai bun, lettuce, tomato, lemon caper tartar sauce

    sub gluten free bun

  • florentine steak sandwich

    $26

    Grilled flank steak, kai bun, sun-dried tomato Italian salsa verde, gorgonzola, provolone, tomato, onion, garlic vinaigrette

    sub gluten free bun

  • chicken pesto sandwich

    $23

    Chicken breast, bacon, grilled sourdough, sun-dried tomato macadamia pesto, fontina, arugula, marinated tomato

    sub gluten free bun

  • ultimate cheese burger

    $22

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

    sub gluten free bun

Kai burger with crispy onions and a side of slaw

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

  • lasagna bolognese

    $26

    Ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana

  • chicken fettuccine alfredo

    $28

    Seared chicken, parmesan, marinated tomato

  • spaghetti gamberoni al pesto

    $31

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

  • make your own pasta

    $25

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

From the Sea

  • 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

Cheesy shredded beef sandwich with Caesar salad beside the water

From the Land

  • chicken parmigiana

    $34

    Breaded chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce, spaghetti

  • chicken scallopini marsala

    $32

    Mushrooms, pear-marsala sauce, fettuccine

  • eggplant parmigiana

    $30

    Parmesan, mozzarella, marinara, spaghetti

  • florentine flank steak

    $38

    Gorgonzola, Italian salsa verde, ciambotta vegetables, roasted potatoes

  • lemon rosemary roasted chicken

    $36

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

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.