Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen
Hawaiian BBQ in Mary Esther, Florida
4.8 (277)
| Category | Hawaiian BBQ |
|---|---|
| Address | 2200 US-98, Mary Esther, FL 32569 |
| Area | Mary Esther, Florida |
| Phone | (850) 374-8169 |
| Google rating | 4.8 (277) |
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–3 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen
Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen is a casual counter service restaurant in Mary Esther serving authentic Hawaiian “plate lunch” style cuisine including chicken katsu, loco moco, kalbi short ribs & spam musubi. Open Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner enjoy dining in, calling in or ordering online for takeout. You can even schedule catering for your next special event!
Located at 2200 US-98, Mary Esther, FL 32569, Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen operates as a hawaiian bbq serving Mary Esther in Florida. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.
This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.
Hours are published for 5 days a week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–8 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen at (850) 374-8169; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is kalaishawaiiankitchen.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
Customers rate it 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 277 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded hawaiian bbq in Mary Esther.
Mary Esther is in Florida, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Traffic in Mary Esther peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
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Beth Haws 3 months ago
We enjoyed this so much!! Best food we've had in Navarre in a long time, and we've been coming for the past 12+ years. Also love the NY style pizza place. Don't miss out on coming here. Had the furikake salmon, and it was amazing! Everyone else's was so good too! We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and this brought us straight back in time!
Mags Flamand 3 months ago
The only authentic Hawaiian food I've had since moving mainland. Chicken Katsu? Broke da mouth. Kalbi ribs? Ono. Mac salad like my auntie used to make it, and some of the best butter mochi I've ever had. My haole friend said "idk what they did to this food it's so good" and I said it's made with Aloha, and you can't fake that. Mahalo nui loa for having us and already can't wait to make the drive from PCola, and I refuse to cross 3 mile for anything usually 🤣🤙🏼
Yusharn Wang 5 months ago
I recently tried Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen at 2200 US-98 in Mary Esther, FL 32569, and I have to say it’s hands-down the best Hawaiian food on the entire Florida Panhandle. Just a quick drive from Navarre, this family-owned spot feels like a little slice of the islands—warm, welcoming, and full of real aloha spirit. The owners and staff are super friendly, like you’re part of the ohana from the moment you walk in. I’m obsessed with their mochiko chicken. It’s lightly battered, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with that perfect garlic-shoyu flavor with green onions. I could eat it every day. The chicken katsu is equally amazing—golden and crunchy with tangy sauce—while the kalua pork is smoky and tender, the BBQ chicken sweet and savory, and their teri beef and Spam musubi taste like they came straight from Hawaii. Every plate is huge, loaded with two scoops of rice, fresh mac salad, and spicy cucumber, so you definitely leave full and happy. It’s all fresh, flavorful, and such a great value. The place is clean and casual, perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or takeout. They’re open Monday through Friday 11am–8pm and Saturday for brunch 8am–12pm (closed Sundays), with d
Kahemalani 5 months ago
This place was everything we needed! Been missing home and wanting some garlic shrimp and also got the salmon and it blew me away! The teriyaki sauce was the best I've probably ever had! Everything was cooked perfectly and amazing flavor. Staff was EXTREMELY nice. Felt like I was home for a little bit. They also have aloha drinks!
Chris Williams 2 years ago
Finally made it to Kalai's kitchen today. I've lost interest in purchasing food at restaurants due to decline in quality and quantity and increase in cost. I ordered the bbq chicken plate and it is amazing! And I have enough food leftover that I'll be eating tomorrow. None of the heavy processed and greasy nonsense. All 3 meals we ordered were excellent! If we can make it out that way again when they are open we'll surely be stopping in. They have a dining room, but they said most people call ahead and pickup to go. It's a super easy stop when heading from Ft Walton to Navarre. Definitely check it out when you have a chance.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen located?
Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen is at 2200 US-98, Mary Esther, FL 32569, in Mary Esther, Florida. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen?
Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen is listed as a hawaiian bbq.
What are the hours of Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen?
Published hours are Monday: 11 am–3 pm; Tuesday: 11 am–8 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–8 pm; Thursday: 11 am–8 pm; Friday: 11 am–8 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen open on Sunday?
No, Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen is closed on Sunday.
What is the phone number of Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen?
You can call Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen at (850) 374-8169.
How is Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen rated on Google?
Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 277 reviews.
Does Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen have a website?
Yes, the website of Kalai’s Hawaiian Kitchen is kalaishawaiiankitchen.com (linked on this page).