Kanaka Kava
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar
A Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured bar known for Hawaiian Food, Beverages, Kalua Pulled Pork, Lau Lau.
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A Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured bar known for Hawaiian Food, Beverages, Kalua Pulled Pork, Lau Lau.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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The drinks
- Zero-proof drinks
Signature drinks: Organic Hawaiian ʻawa in coconut-shell cups.
Details
- Cozy
- Rustic
- Energetic
- Scenic
- Casual Hangout
- Group Outing
- Late Night
- Solo
- Waterfront
- Standalone
- Seated Bar
- Outdoor Terrace
- Communal Tables
- Low Abv
- Zero Proof
- Punch
- Waterfront
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 3–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 3–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 3–10 PM
- Thursday
- 3–10 PM
- Friday
- 3–11 PM
- Saturday
- 3–11 PM
- Sunday
- 3–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Small, open-air, no-frills Hawaiian kava bar with patio-style seating, casual lighting, and an easygoing, relaxed atmosphere focused on traditional ʻawa and local comfort food.













