

Uahi Island Grill
Kailua
Restaurant in Kailua, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Uahi Island Grill is a practical Kailua pick for casual island-grill dining, especially for families, groups, beach-day meals that need flexibility. Book for approachable Hawaiian-leaning comfort food, cocktails, easygoing neighborhood energy; skip it if you want a formal tasting menu or a wine-led dinner.
About Uahi Island Grill
For a Kailua meal, Uahi Island Grill fits a direct need: a casual restaurant serving Contemporary Hawaiian Grill cooking at about $25 per person. Its confirmed profile is straightforward: casual, moderately priced, centered on named island-grill plates.
The menu’s pull is its signature dishes: Red Curry Grilled Fish, Seared Ahi, Kalua Pork & Kale, Mochiko Garlic Chicken, Orange Duck Confit. That range gives diners options without relying on unsupported claims about a broader menu format. For casual Kailua dining, the appeal is Contemporary Hawaiian Grill cooking built around seafood, pork, chicken, duck dishes specifically associated with the restaurant, setting expectations through named plates rather than vague promises about island cuisine.
A casual Kailua restaurant
Uahi Island Grill is best framed as a casual Kailua restaurant. The dress code is casual, the price point is about $25 per person. Those details keep the recommendation practical: consider it for a relaxed Kailua meal centered on confirmed dishes and a casual setting.
For travelers and local diners, the advantage is that the confirmed details match a low-key meal. Dress casually, expect a Kailua setting, order from the dishes for which the restaurant is specifically known. It has also been featured by Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, useful context for followers of the show, while the core profile remains casual Contemporary Hawaiian Grill cooking at a moderate estimate.
The food style is Contemporary Hawaiian Grill. Seared Ahi is the clearest order for an island seafood direction. Kalua Pork & Kale is the stronger call for a heartier dish. Mochiko Garlic Chicken, Red Curry Grilled Fish, Orange Duck Confit show the broader signature-dish range. Together, they suit mixed appetites: lighter seafood, substantial pork and greens, a chicken option, a duck dish that expands the set while keeping the casual frame.
Where it earns consideration: casual style and value
The practical case should stay with what is confirmed. Uahi Island Grill is casual, located in Kailua, priced at about $25 per person. Specific claims about reservations, parking, delivery, pickup, catering, private dining, or group accommodations are not confirmed here, so they should not be treated as part of the profile. Diners can use it as a candidate for a casual meal, but logistics beyond the known basics should be checked directly rather than assumed.
Budget is a clear reason to keep it on the shortlist. Around $25 per person places it in an approachable category for Kailua dining rather than a luxury splurge. At that level, the value rests on the confirmed basics: Contemporary Hawaiian Grill cooking, a casual dress code, signature dishes including Red Curry Grilled Fish, Seared Ahi, Kalua Pork & Kale, Mochiko Garlic Chicken, Orange Duck Confit. It does not promise every amenity; the known elements line up neatly for diners wanting a relaxed, fairly priced meal with island-grill direction.
Beverage details should not drive the decision. Read Uahi Island Grill as a casual Kailua restaurant known for Contemporary Hawaiian Grill food and its appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. If drinks, bar seating, or pairings matter, confirm directly before going. Without confirmed beverage information, the best reason to choose it remains the food profile: named signature dishes, a casual setting, a moderate per-person estimate that make it easy to place within a Kailua dining day.
Planning details
- Location
- 131 Hekili St #102
- Website
- uahiislandgrill.com
- Phone
- 808-266-4646
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, friendly, and lively island-grill atmosphere with a relaxed neighborhood feel and a focus on fresh, housemade dishes.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Red Curry Grilled Fish
- Seared Ahi
- Kalua Pork & Kale
- Mochiko Garlic Chicken
- Orange Duck Confit
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Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Uahi Island Grill?
Start with the Red Curry Grilled Fish or Seared Ahi if you want one of the seafood-leaning signature dishes. Kalua Pork & Kale, Mochiko Garlic Chicken, Orange Duck Confit are also signature dishes, the restaurant is priced at about $25 per person.
Can I eat at the bar at Uahi Island Grill?
What is confirmed is that Uahi Island Grill is a casual Contemporary Hawaiian Grill restaurant in Kailua with a price point of about $25 per person. Bar seating details are not confirmed here.
Can Uahi Island Grill accommodate groups?
For planning purposes, rely on the confirmed basics: Uahi Island Grill is a casual Kailua restaurant serving Contemporary Hawaiian Grill dishes at about $25 per person. Group accommodation details are not confirmed here.
Is Uahi Island Grill worth the price?
Yes, if you want a casual Kailua meal centered on Contemporary Hawaiian Grill cooking at about $25 per person. The value case is strongest around the signature dishes, including Red Curry Grilled Fish, Seared Ahi, Kalua Pork & Kale, Mochiko Garlic Chicken, Orange Duck Confit.
What are alternatives to Uahi Island Grill in Kailua?
Use Uahi Island Grill when you want a casual Contemporary Hawaiian Grill meal at about $25 per person. For alternatives in Kailua, this page does not list named peers, so the useful comparison is format: look for other local dining if you want a different style, pace, or price point.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Uahi Island Grill?
Uahi Island Grill is best understood through its confirmed profile: a casual Contemporary Hawaiian Grill restaurant in Kailua with signature dishes and a price point of about $25 per person. A tasting-menu format is not confirmed here.
Is Uahi Island Grill good for a special occasion?
It can work for a low-key occasion if a casual Kailua setting and Contemporary Hawaiian Grill dishes fit the plan.











