Service was great, atmosphere a bit loud, my companions enjoyed their food...but I did not..."Fresh Fish Tacos"...really shouldn't refer to a dish as being fresh when it is clearly NOT fresh,...and barely identifiable as fish. Probably better not to have on the menu...or at least with an * warning not for customers familiar with fresh fish. read more

We have been at Kaia's a few times and both service and food is always good. Today we sat outside which gave us a more island experience. There were small Palm like trees scattered around which were big enough to interrupt the view of traffic on Hartz and the driveway. We had pulled pork nachos and the larger poke bowl. All good. The pomegranate and juice soda was a nice beginning. Give them Kaia's a try. read more

Kaia’s - Painless (non-alcoholic umbrella-like drink) - Hawaiian Near Me - Danville, California

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The vibe is very cool, little piece of Hawaiian tiki bar in Danville. The staff was very nice and quick to get us seated, take our order and get our drinks and food to us. Once we had the food they were often checking in on us and refilling water and drinks. The drinks were very good, the mai tai and chi chi were exactly what was needed! Now the food... very disappointed. The ohana beef stew tasted very bland, and didn't have much of a Hawaiian flavor or vibe, felt like it could have been an Irish stew with the chunks of beef and veggies in a dark brown sauce. The ramen was very salty, and it didn't have much going for it either. The teriyaki chicken we added onto it was fine, but the flavor got lost once it went into the broth. I'm used to getting mac salad at a Hawaiian place so I was interested and excited to try a potato salad and cole slaw. The potato salad had a lot of flavor, but it did seem a little salty. The coleslaw might have been the best thing I ate there ... the pineapple chunks in it were very refreshing. I'd come back for a drink, and maybe an appetizer but I don't think I'd get an entree again. read more

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I was so excited to try this place because I love a Hawaiian restaurant. What in the actual F is going on with the food! Please have the chef call me immediately. The miso ramen tasted like refrigerated or frozen Ramen that you buy from Costco or a grocery store. The ohana beef stew tasted like the basic beef stew that I make at home myself. The menu says the beef stew is supposed to have Hawaiian broth and there's nothing Hawaiian about their beef stew. The potato salad is very salty. I can't imagine the other dishes being any better. I really wanted to try their version of a hula pie, but was scared after what I ate. We sat at the bar. The service was attentive and friendly. I really appreciated the Hawaiian decor. There was a guitar player with nice sounding music. Sadly, I don't think I'll be returning because I'm so disappointed with the food I ate. read more

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We gave Kaia's a try and it was reminiscent of Duke's in Hawaii. Hawaiian vibes if you are missing Hawaii. We ordered the loco moco, mix plate with chicken katsu, 2 cocktails, and spam masubi to go. Overall the food was good, but nothing mind blowing or memorable that would make me come back for more. Service was good. If in the neighborhood we would come back again but nothing exceptional stands out for me. read more

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All the service staff was friendly and took great care of us! The ambiance of the outdoor patio was upscale but lowkey. Perfect place for brunch in a beautiful day! To drink, we had passionfruit mimosas, the maitai (the non-classic one), the chi chi, and the painless (mocktail). All were delicious and beautifully presented. To eat, we shared the Spam musubi. Another lovely presentation! The ratio of Spam to rice to seaweed was balanced and came with a tasty sauce drizzled overtop and a different one on the side. For brunch entrees, we had the ube waffles (one as is and one with chicken katsu), the kalua pork breakfast sandwich? And the poke bowl. The ube waffles are unique and delicious! They are topped with whipped cream, ube syrup, and a fresh fruit salsa; all complemented the waffles well. The chicken katsu was perfectly coated in panko and fried well. The poke was refreshing and came with crunchy pickled vegetables, edamame, and avocado; which was a healthy and tasty brunch dish! The Kalua pork breakfast sandwich was hearty and savory, and the potato salad completed the plate nicely. We finished our meal with the Hula pie. Must get, even if you don't have room! If you're looking for a great brunch spot with delicious island inspired food and a lovely patio (dog-friendly), make sure to check out Kaia's! read more

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I don't like being that guy, but gonna be that guy for this review, sorry. As are nearly every single Tiki spot or "Islander" restaurant in the Bay Area, Kaia's has a "I vacation to Maui all the time, so I opened a restaurant " feel to it. Not that we expected anything different from an Island restaurant in Downtown Danville . Loco Moco was not good (actually had a sour taste to it) the Katsu was Katsu (pretty hard to mess up Katsu). The bar was absolutely invested by fruit flies. They were everywhere, Ive never seen anything like it. Made us question our decision eating there. Beer menu was extremely small also. Definitely won't be coming back. read more

My husband and I were in the area waiting for our table at crumbs down the street to open up. We stopped by at this restaurant to have a couple of drinks at the bar. The drinks we got were amazing! Mine had a macadamia and coconut base. And his was a more of a juice base. We loved our drinks and will be back to try food next time. The ambiance was giving Hawaii vibes! The bartender was also great! read more

Kaia’s - Drink at the bar. - Hawaiian Near Me - Danville, California

Kaia's is a Hawaiian inspired restaurant located at the corner of Hartz and Church in downtown Danville, next to the famed Bridges Restaurant and Bar. I checked out this spot with my pal George F. on 07/15/2025. We met up at 11:30am and the staff was busy getting ready for lunch service. Even though we were their first customers, it still took them a few minutes to seat us at a table in the patio area. The patio area was beautiful. It was nicely shaded with lots of green plants. It wasn't long before the patio started to fill up, and we were literally surrounded by women. Kudos to George for that observation. Their menu featured a nice variety of island inspired dishes. After some perusing, George opted for the Loco-Moco with hamburger while I went the Fresh Catch Tacos. We later got the Hula Pie for dessert. The Fresh Catch Tacos were street-sized and made with rockfish. Frankly, they were OK at best. The fish was quite mild in taste, and it really needed the pineapple salsa to give it some life. The fries were a disappointment. They were limp and salty. The Hula Pie was excellent! The combination of macadamia ice cream, toasted coconut, and chocolate simply worked. You must get it if you come here. Service we received was good. Our server was attentive and funny. I definitely felt the aloha from him. Overall, the food here was three stars to me, but the ambiance and service deserved the fourth one. I may return. BONUS MATERIAL: - Street parking only. read more

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This place was a let down. Drink are good specially their mai tai but food seems off . I have been to the islands several times so can say that the food quality isn't as good. Even if it's semi Hawaii I would have given 4 or 5 stars. The kaluo pork is soggy with too much cheese and sauce. The tacos are very plain. read more

Kaia’s - Mai tai - Hawaiian Near Me - Danville, California

Since this place opened I've always wanted to try it. Especially being born and raised in Hawaii I was intrigued by their menu. My husband and I came on a Monday during happy hour and it wasn't busy at all. They have a small parking lot in the back and there's additional parking in the street or a block down. We were immediately greeted and seated on the patio. Indoors was nicely decorated but it was too nice of a day to pass up from sitting outside. Service was great. We ordered mainly off the happy hour menu. I got the chichi drink which was ok, a little too much coconut for me. We also got the fish tacos which was probably best thing we got off the menu. In addition to the island fries (flavorful and good), huli huli chicken sliders (these were disappointing, very far from huli huli chicken), and the poke crisp (ahi was fresh but the lilikoi chili water was not great and tasted like vinaigrette). Overall their happy hour prices weren't a great deal compared to regular-priced items.! Would love to come back on the weekend to try out their brunch menu items. read more

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We keep coming back to Kaia's, and it has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants. It reminds me of Islands in Southern California, but with better food and higher quality. Everything we've ordered has been consistently good, especially the Loco Moco. In fact, it might even be better than some of the versions I've had in Hawaii. The burgers are juicy, the tacos are excellent, and every meal has been a great experience. We also love the tropical island atmosphere. It's casual, fun, and feels like a mini getaway without leaving town. So far we've only been for dinner, but we're looking forward to bringing the family back to try their brunch menu. If you're looking for great island inspired comfort food in the area, Kaia's is definitely worth a visit. read more

As soon as you enter the restaurant, you feel like you have stepped into Hawaii. The ambiance gives you a taste of heaven. Great menu with lots of choices. The food tastes good and is reasonably priced. Plenty of parking nearby. And the service is prompt and courteous. read more

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This is a cute little tiki bar. Camehere for a lunch, Started off with the spam musibi. Yum. Then I had the kimo's bowl. That was also amazing. We also ordered the loco moco, I got a little taste in, it was pretty good. The gravy was a bit tanging, however, the pork made up for the gravy. The hula pie is a must have. Big enough to share with at least 4 people. The zombie drink was A+. I will say the service needs improvement. It seems as if they were a bit short staffed. So we were a bit patient. We had to track them down several times. But overall. Great place. Will def come back here again. I want to try the garlic shrimp. read more

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Love the decor of this newish restaurant. The food is ok and a bit pricey. I had the salmon and requested steamed white rice plain but they gave me white fried rice. The salmon portion was very small. My friend had the nachos which she enjoyed. The tropical cocktails were fancy looking and tasted good. We really enjoyed the live music and musicians, but the area they have to perform in is so small. Their music really made the vibe. The service was just ok. They could be a little more friendly and laid back like in Hawaii, given its tropical theme. They seemed stressed. I really wanted to love it there since the decor is beautiful. We'll have to comeback and give it another try. read more

Finally went to check this place out! It was a busy day and the inside was packed so we decided on the patio, which is nicely shaded. The decor is really cute both inside and out. Service was nice and checked on us! We decided on the nachos and the tacos. The tacos were good but honestly nothing special. The nachos on the other hand were phenomenal and definitely unique! read more

Kaia’s - Nachos and Tacos - Hawaiian Near Me - Danville, California

There's so much to love about Kaia's. The space is gorgeous, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. We stopped by to pick up a gift card for my grandparents' anniversary (both born and raised in Hawaii), and decided to stay for brunch. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to take care of us. We loved the strong, well-made drinks from the bar. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the beautiful setting. Chicken and Ube Waffles ($21) - Katsu chicken, maple ube syrup, and coconut whipped cream. Definitely Instagram-worthy and pretty tasty, but not something I'd rush back for. I tried to look up the other dish I ordered, but their brunch menu isn't published online or the photos don't match the actual offerings. I'm confused. As someone who always checks new menus ahead of time, it's frustrating that you can't preview what's available. . . Or it's wrong. The eggs, spam, and Portuguese sausage scramble was a disappointment. Small portion for $19, lacking flavor and missing ingredients listed on the menu. I'd definitely come back for drinks and appetizers, and the fire playlist of all my favorite local reggae music. But for authentic Hawaiian flavors, I'll stick to finding them back on the islands. Sidenote- my 86 year old grandparents LOVED their anniversary dinner so it's best to give this place a try and decide for yourself! read more

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Came here for a party and got to try a bit of everything! I tried the chicken teriyaki, the garlic noodles, the kalua pork, the poke nachos, the spring rolls, and the spam musubi. The poke nachos were so yummy! Super crunchy and flavorful and the fish was fresh. I like how there wasn't really sauce on it so you could get the authentic fish flavor. The kalua pork was juicy and tender as well. The chicken teriyaki was a bit dry in my opinion and I wish I got more of the teriyaki sauce on it. The garlic noodles didn't have that much of a garlic taste in my opinion either and tasted more like chow mein but it was still filling and good! The spam musubi was yummy as well but the sauce was a bit spicy for me as I don't like spicy haha. The veggie spring rolls were one of my faves as they were big and filling. I would give this place 3.5 stars and I'd come back and try other items on the menu! read more

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I really wanted to love Kaia's but this was the most mediocre meal I've had in a long time. Each dish was flavorless and overpriced. Ambiance is cute and server was nice but there isn't anything authentic about this restaurant. read more

If you can't hop a flight to Hawaiʻi right now, don't worry... Kaia's will transport you there with a single bite. It's got that instant-vacation vibe. Warm, welcoming energy, great service and an atmosphere that feels like someone bottled aloha and set it right in Danville. First thing I saw on the menu: Spam Musubi. WE WERE SOLD. Plating? Beautiful. Flavor? On point and that sauce? Bruh. The perfect opener. I went with the Maui Burger and whoa... Schmitz Ranch beef, corn-pepper salsa, lime, teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions and yes, potato salad on the side. It was juicy, flavorful and balanced. It hit every note and then some. My wife ordered the Ohana Beef Stew and that bowl just hugged us from the inside out. Tender chuck roast, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, rich broth and served with rice... True comfort food. You don't see stew like this often at Hawaiian spots and in winter? Perfect timing. Pure cozy vibes. And then... the Hula Pie. Chocolate cookie crust, macadamia nut gelato, whipped cream, toasted coconut, fudge sauce. This dessert is ELITE. No exaggeration, I had a moment of silence. Speechless. It's that good. I put my handsover my face, i had the greedy feeling of wanting another slice lol. We'll be back... with family... with friends... with anyone who needs a good meal, good vibes or a mini vacation on a tough day. Kaia's that feel-good spot you keep in your back pocket. Mahalo for the amazing experience! read more

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The best place. Took care of us when we didn't like our drink, gave us a replacement for free. Great service, great vibes.

Poor Princess. We've concluded that the 15th of the month, which is when she gets her anti-flea/tick/heartworm medication would also be a good day for her to get a bath. We visit a pet store in Danville to accomplish this. Afterwards, we usually need lunch. I found Kaia's on yelp. It looked promising. Apparently, Harvey K has already been there with a friend, although he hasn't written a review yet. We enjoy the idea of a Tiki Lounge, even we rarely drink alcohol when not on a cruise ship. We're both big fans of Hawaiian food and music and the pictures on yelp showed a laid-back vibe. Because we had the dog with us, we opted to sit outside and away from other guests. No point having our Princess bothering others while they're eating lunch. There was only one server working so he was kept pretty busy running the dining room and the outside spaces. The name on our receipt said Chris A. Whatever his name was, he was cordial and took good care of us. We had time to chat later when most of the other guests had left. He was also kind enough to offer to take a picture of the three of us in front of the restaurant. Crispy Coconut Prawns - 4 - Deep-fried, perhaps a bit hard. Perhaps one or two minutes less in the fryer would be sufficient to cook the prawns without making the crust so hard. I got the coconut flavor. The dipping sauce was a bit of a surprise. It looked to me like Thai sweet chili sauce, but it had a bit more bite than I had expected. The Pineapple Cole Slaw was yummy. Loco Moco with Hamburger - 3 - The rice, hamburger patty and sunny-side up eggs were spot on. The gravy was not what I expected. It was very dark and seemed to have a tang to it, perhaps some apple cider vinegar? Large Kimo's Bowl - 4 - She really enjoyed the vinegar dressed veg between the rice and the paniolo steak. The beef was tender and flavorful. Potato-Mac Salad - 1 - Potato-Mac Salad is something that I make and bring to potlucks and other events. I found the small bowl of salad that was served to be very disappointing on many levels. I understand there are 1000's of variations possible but when I order potato-mac, I expect potatoes and either elbow or straight macaroni, not strands of capellini or angel's hair. Those two pasta products have no bite and can't stand up to any size of potato. One major plus note, the last two "Hawaiian Style" restaurants we ate it were NOT playing Hawaiian music. Kaia's was. We'll be back after another doggy bath and try ordering other flavors. read more

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What a fun spot in the cutest little downtown area! I was in the area for work and was able to stop in for lunch. First, it was hard to pick what to get...so much of the menu sounded delicious (and looked delicious, from what I could see of surrounding tables). I opted for the poke bowl - which came in a full-size or a smaller, 3/4 portion, which I so appreciated! It was delicious - there were so many flavors from the tuna, to the pickled veggies, to the fruit slaw! It was the perfect portion size. While I only indulged in a diet coke, so many of the tiki drinks sounded so refreshing and fun! read more

Kaia’s - Hawaiian Near Me - Danville, California

The food & drink menu looked really interesting and the outdoor seating has a great island vibe, but the stuff I ordered were just a bit disappointing. The spam musubi was more like a thick spam sushi roll with a bit of rice around it. The chi chi was not super well balanced or flavored and just made me want to go to one of the other tiki bars in the east bay. read more

This is more of a 4.5 star review. Definitely a good place to go to if you're in the Danville area. Went here with my wife and cousin after striking out on our original go to restaurant on a Friday evening. There is very limited street parking at Kaia's however there are areas where you can park close by and walk to the restaurant. The Friday we went was busy and there was quite a bit of a wait time to get seated. The inside is decorative and has the aloha vibe. The server who was serving us looked very flustered and tired due to the restaurant being short handed however the dude was very nice towards the mid and the end of our meal. Can't blame him though cause he needed help. For drinks, we ordered a flavored ice tea and an alcoholic cocktail. For our meal, we ordered the shortrib which came with rice and veggies, the loco moco, furikake fries, and for the appetizer, the poke. The short rib was flavorful, juicy and was cooked just right. The overall meal was great along with the appetizers. For dessert we went with the servers recommendation, hula pie, which was very good. Glad we went with that. Overall will definitely go back. The only reason why I am docking a half star was this place was short handed. Felt bad for the guy serving us cause he looked wiped out and he and another person were the only servers there. read more

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Everything was great, from the ambiance to the food and the service ofcourse. We caught happy hours as we had tickets to the comedy show nearby so it was fun to hang out with friends over a few drinks and apps !! We tried their veg spring rolls, French fries, coconut shrimps, fish tacos, sautéed veggies and for drinks we got Zombie, Painkiller (show stealer) and Chi chi As it was our first time here, we were nicely surprised and had a great time, will be back surely read more

Kaia’s - Hawaiian Near Me - Danville, California

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Update from last visit because the soft opening was excellent but I wanted to see what it was like when it's post opening. I dropped a star because the food is good and we will go back but service was just okay. Not like our soft opening experience. It was also our anniversary dinner (no one asked or cared). - Request to be seated outside but moved a table over. We were seated right at the entrance. Funny was the other guests after us shuffled too. - The wait staff gave everyone a water bottle except us. We got the direct pour (disappointed). - Server gave our order to another table. We caught it. - Waiter had issues checking us out. I will put that on the POS. He wasn't as engaging and seems like it has been a long day. - Purposely skipped dessert because I was disappointed with service and decided to go walk around town. read more

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Kaia's has been open about 4 months. We popped in on a Friday night, reservations are not taken, but plenty of tables were available. We sat inside to soak in the Island decor and live Hawaiian music. We started with the Ohana Pod Mai Tai, coconut shrimp and the poke on taro chips. The cocktail flavorful and classic in style topped with lilikoi foam - beautiful! The coconut shrimp was done well, crisp with a balanced hot and sweet sauce. I prefer shrimp to be a bit larger for coconut shrimp. Our mains were the Kalua pork and green curry seafood. The seafood was shrimp, salmon and sea bass and seasonal veggies, zucchini. The pork was tender, moist and tasty. The hula pie was probably the best one I've ever had. Coconut forward and nice crunchy pieces of macadamia. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and service was efficient. We will be back! read more

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Loved our drinks - the tiki cups were super fun! Food was good, wishing the happy hour menu had some better deals. Everything was tasty and came out hot and fresh. Service was good, but it was a Tuesday night and there were not a lot of people there. Loved the decor and music - made me want to jump on a plane to go to Hawaii! read more

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Came here late last night with my husband was actually pretty surprised at how good this restaurant was. We came in like 20 min before the kitchen closed. (The kitchen closes 1 hr before the entire bar itself closes). But the waitstaff were still extremely nice. We ordered pretty quickly to not hold up the restaurant but we got their chicken karaage, perfect wave (drink), loco moco, and kalua pork (plate). The chicken karaage isn't really anything special. It mainly is carried by the spicy mayo dipping sauce. There is a pineapple slaw off to the side but I'm not entire sure it warrants the cost. The Perfect Wave is pretty good as a non-alcoholic drink though. Probably will come back to try something else non-alcoholic. The kalua pork is a bit bland but it's not bad. My husband was the one who ordered it so I stole some of his to try. However the loco moco was AMAZING! Like the house made gravy is a banger and when my husband tried it, he loved it. Since he ended up with leftovers, I gave him all my leftover gravy to go with the rice. The loco moco plate itself was really delicious too. The patty, eggs, were all really delicious. We were also suggested to try the Hula pie for dessert. Now I know people in reviews say it's not authentic, but given I've never had one, it was still really delicious. All in all, this restaurant is pretty unique with a tiki bar theme but also having Hawaiian food as a whole compared to the normal Hawaiian BBQ establishment. The decor is really cute otherwise! Definitely coming back to try other items on the menu when I get the chance. Aloha! read more

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The honey has wanted to stop into Kaia's since we noticed a new Tiki Bar had opened in the East Bay and this last weekend we finally did! Food wise, I ordered the garlic shrimp rice bowl and the spring rolls as well as a Painless and a Dole Whip. The spring rolls were a bit on the doughy side and the bowl could have used more veggies and less rice (two scoops was too much) but both were very tasty, although I would have loved an option for all veggies (no shrimp). The Painless was flavor perfection although pricy for a mocktail, and the Dole Whip with fruit was delicious but a heavy pour that would perhaps be too much for one person. Additionally, the service was prompt and friendly, the restaurant has two all gender restrooms, and quite a bit of outside seating. All that being said, we loved our meal and definitely plan to return! read more

Kaia’s - Brunch Menu - Hawaiian Near Me - Danville, California

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Met a friend for lunch on a Tuesday in January after all the holiday hoopla to catch up. Been wanting to try this place. My friend loves Hawaii, so I thought this would be a good fit for lunch. We met at 12 and had no problem grabbing a table. The server was very attentive with menus, water, drink orders... We asked for his recommendations since it being our first time, and one was the fish tacos, another the shrimp bowl(which my friend ordered). I did have a choice for a side of potato salad, veggies(?) or fries... duh FRIES!!! The fish tacos came with a pineapple/onion and avocado sauce. (I just realized I totally missed out on the limes!) They were delicious, but I couldn't finish them so filling. Took one home to my husband as a snack. My friend really enjoyed her Shrimp and rice bowl. They had salads that sound good too. The place has the island vibe inside, and I'm sure in the summer when it's warm and they open the place up it's hoppin'! When there's a pizza parlor everywhere you look, this is a fun change of pace. read more

Kaia’s - Fish tacos w/fries - Hawaiian Near Me - Danville, California

Kaia's brings a bit of much needed Aloha to the downtown Danville dining scene. It's the new, Hawaiian-fusion sit down restaurant and Tiki Bar next door to Bridges, with its own parking lot and plenty of patio seating. We had an enjoyable dinner and found the diverse menu to have something for everyone. Be sure to save room for cocktails and a dessert. Remember, it's 1/3 the calories if you split three ways. We ordered: Chicken Karaage: Japanese fried boneless chicken is a great apo, and their version os on the smaller side but very crispy and juicy. Toddler approved too. Fish Tacos with Fries: Decent dish, and you get the grilled pineapple salsa to keep up with the theme. Their fries were thin cut, crispy, and well seasoned. Miso Salmon: I found the fish a bit too over-sauced with that salty red miso and wound have liked a lighter touch. The he salmon itself was moist, and they had excellent sides of Forbidden Quinoa and mixed stir-fry veggies including thin-sliced sprouts. Kid's Teriyaki Chicken: Excellent chicken - perfectly cooked and right amount of sauce. Our 5yo son did not care for the stir-fried veggies but he loved the Togarashi Rice. The beat part of a kid's menu is that it comes with your choice of strawberry or pineapple whip! We got the Pineapple of course and miraculously split it three ways. Definitely plan on coming back. They have a good-sized menu and I like the vibes here. read more

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Kaia's is a welcome new addition to the Danville food scene, bringing some island flavor to the area with its Hawaiian-inspired menu. It's something refreshingly different for locals who are used to the usual dining options. The food overall is decent. The chicken katsu had great flavor and crunch bordering being overcooked oil too hot, though the portion size was smaller than expected compared to other Hawaiian spots. The shrimp tacos were a hit--light, flavorful, and well-seasoned. The chicken salad was also tasty and satisfying. Don't skip the hula pie--it's generously portioned and perfect for sharing. Service is kind and welcoming, adding to the laid-back island vibe, but the food does take a while to come out--even during early lunch hours when the restaurant isn't too busy. Hopefully, this is just part of the growing pains of a new spot. If you're looking for something new in Danville and don't mind a slightly longer wait, Kaia's is worth a visit. read more

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What a beautiful Hawaiian setting! With the weather today, it felt like I was in Hawaii sitting outside in their patio. Service was fabulous. Lucy was our server and she was training James. Both of them were professional and gracious. We asked for recommendations and Lucy gave us some great options. We ordered: Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl - beautiful bowl of huge shrimp on top of veggies. It looked amazing! My friend said it was delicious. I wish I could try it but I'm allergic to shellfish. Kimo's Bowl - The grilled Kalbi was very flavorful and tender. The veggies were crisp. I would order this dish again. Lots of other dishes I would love to try AND cocktails! Will definitely return. read more

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We came literally when it was open two weeks out , not bad considering they were still working on the kinks but we had fabulous food & service from the very nice bartenders Kristen & Leila & two weeks later we had a very nice server ( Haley or Holly ) who we kept quite busy w/ yummy cocktails she was very much on top of it & she was very attentive & efficient. There was only one snafu w/ a cocktail but it was resolved . The place has a Tiki Bar vibe & is fairly new & clean . At the time we went they were only at dinner from 4-9 pm. I do believe they are currently open for lunch & dinner. We arrived at 4 both times because this little Tiki Bar gets full fast . They all did a phenomenal job & we will definitely be back . Our party of 7 enjoyed the Onolicious food & cocktails & service . Best wishes on your opening of Kaia's . This place is so adorably cute & live the happy vibe . read more

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I hated the last few years of The Vine due to consistently atrocious service, and was excited to see it replaced with a tiki bar. The owner is the same- but I was optimistic that the business model may have been corrected (no). Kaia's is kitsch, but it's endearing and the retro Hawaiian theme is not like anything else you'd find in downtown Danville. We sat at the bar and were greeted, given waters.... And then the staff forgot about us for over 15 minutes. I was getting PTSD from my experiences at The Vine, but wanted to give Kaia's a shot. Eventually I was able to flag someone down and place our order- the drinks took another 10 minutes to arrive. For a mild weekday, this was looking like very rough turnaround time for service in such a well staffed restaurant. We ordered the sampler platter, and it isn't worth a reorder. Many of the items were lukewarm or bland, and for the price tag it wasn't worth the money spent. My observation- like The Vine, service is disorganized and there seems to be consistent breakdowns in zoning/communication that quickly cause service issues. With the kitschy theme, it feels that the customer experience is supposed to be created by the environment instead of the quality of the service... when you're spending $20 for a drink, I don't think that business model pans out. This is a new spot to skip. read more

Kaia’s - Drinks - Hawaiian Near Me - Danville, California

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When you walk into Kaia's, it feels like you've been transported to a mini Hawaiian Mecca in the middle of downtown Danville. We arrived at an odd hour so we only had to wait like 20 minutes for our party to be seated which was great because the first time that we tried to come in without reservations there was a two hour wait. Heads up, they are a new restaurant so be prepared because The service is super slow. The Maui salad was a little bland. The salad dressing tasted like it was paying homage to Brianna's poppyseed dressing, which would've been great if it wasn't too sweet. The sampler platter was too greasy. I think we need to give this restaurant another chance after they had a few weeks of the staff getting to know each other and knowing how to work together and collaborate effectively. read more

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If you are not planning a trip to the islands this summer, make a trip over to Kaia's instead. Total island vibes and great service. I felt like I had stepped into a beachfront restaurant off of Waikiki Beach when we had lunch here. A little on the pricey side, but the food and ambience was worth it to me. read more

So we have only tried Kaia's Teriyaki chicken with steamed rice & Hawaiian potato salad Lunch plate. So this review is for only that dish. For the life of me I just don't understand why places here on the mainland cannot make authentic Hawaiian BBQ. Even the Japanese places can't get it right out here. I mean I don't want some dry piece of chicken breast with some sauce squirted on it. You need to use chicken thighs, and you need to marinate it for a few hours. I just don't get it. The rice was ok but I prefer sushi grade rice. The Hawaiian Potato salad was pretty good but true authentic has eggs in it too, this did not. Anyway we definitely will be going back because a lot of the other dishes look really good, so we are not giving up on Kaia's yet. ~Alpha Critic read more