Kawaihae Dinner Menu

APPETIZERS


Focaccia
Freshly baked pizza bread with your choice of:
 Herbed Big Island goat cheese, fresh rosemary gorgonzola, or Greek olive  pesto
 4.95
 
 Shrimp "Half Moon" Nachos
  Crispy Asian style chips topped with smoked mozzarella, split jumbo  shrimp,
 cilantro sour cream, a mild chili dressing, and Big Island corn  relish
 12.95
 
 Asian Pacific Crab Cakes
 Light & crispy served with baby wild greens, pickled cucumber "namasu"
 and a honey-miso vinaigrette  
 14.95
 
 Coconut Crusted Calamari
 Set on a slaw of arugula, won bok and pickled ginger, accented with
 a honey mustard-mango dipping sauce
 13.95


 Sesame-Crusted Big Island Goat Cheese
 Broiled eggplant, vine-ripened organic tomatoes, 
 spinach and a balsamic-citrus  vinaigrette
 12.95
 
 Smoked Salmon Pizzette
A petite pizza with rosemary gorgonzola, fresh spinach and sweet local  onions
 10.95
 
 Crab Quesadilla
An open face petite pizza with cilantro pesto, blended cheeses,
 chipotle salsa and sweet blue crab meat
 10.95
 
 Fresh Basil Crostini
 Classic French baguette toasted with a creamy, basil infused garlic butter
 3.95

 
 
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SOUPS & ORGANIC SALADS


Soup Special of the Day
 4.95
 
 Wild Greens Salad
  An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumbers, julienne carrots,
 sweet local onions, kalamata olives, and vine-ripened organic tomatoes
 5.95
 
 Volcano Mist
  Delicate organic greens, sweet organic Waimea tomatoes, smoky mozzarella,
 drizzled with a citrus balsamic vinaigrette,
 garnished with Madam Pele crisped local onion rings 
 10.95
 
 Chicken Lallo Rosa
Grilled "free range" chicken breast tossed organic baby greens, sweet local onions, 
 vine-ripened organic  tomatoes, dressed with a fresh cilantro dressing
 14.95
 
 Grilled Fresh Catch Salad
 A refreshing combination of Island fish over organic baby lettuces
 mandolin vegetable and fruit salsa with a light sesame citrus vinaigrette
 *market price*

 Seared Poke with Spinach <http://cafepesto.com/pokemen.htm>
  Sesame-soy marinated fresh Ahi served with green onions, 
 pickled ginger, and a tamarind honey vinaigrette
 *market price*
 
 Blue Caesar Salad
 Crisp hearts of Big Island baby romaine, anchovy buttered  croutons and,
 if you dare, gorgonzola  
 7.50 / 10.95
 
 House Dressings: Creamy pesto, rosemary gorgonzola,
 herbed garlic  vinaigrette, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
    


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CREATIVE  ISLAND CUISINE

A selection of Island food inspired by Hawaii's diverse ethnic bounties  
 Ask your server for details about today's fresh fish
 
Today's Fresh Catch ~ Grilled or Sauteéd
 Nestled on a bed of Japanese soba noodles, hon shimeji mushrooms,
  sugar snap peas, accented with a fresh Vietnamese coriander pesto
 *market price*
  
 Tenderloin of Beef and Asian Tiger Shrimp
 A petite grilled medallion of Black Angus Beef, offered with an herb wild mushroom ragout, nestled on a bed of roasted garlic mashed potatoes,
 crowned with succulent shrimp in a tomato beurre blanc
 (All beef option available ~ same price)
 $34.95
 
 Wok Fired Shrimp & Scallops <http://cafepesto.com/wokshrimpmen.htm>
 Seared Island spinach, sugar snap peas and baby bok choy
  served over pad Thai noodles, tossed in a coconut red curry blend
 and garnished with roasted macadamia nuts
 $26.95
 
 Free Range Chicken & Forest Mushroom Risotto
 Rosemary grilled organic chicken breast,
 caramelized bell peppers, sweet Maui onions,
 shiitake and oyster mushrooms, served over classic Italian Arborio rice
 $22.95
 
 Pacific Island Seafood Risotto <http://cafepesto.com/risottomen.htm>
 A sampling of the Big Island’s finest fresh local fish,
 black tiger shrimp, tender scallops, petite split Hawaiian lobster tail,
 melded with saffron Arborio rice and savory sweet chili cream
 $36.95
  
 Smoked Salmon Alfredo
 Smoked salmon, fettuccine, sun-dried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms,
 fresh grated parmesan cheeses, and a light classically inspired cream sauce
 Smaller portion $17.95 / Full portion $22.95
 
 Mango Glazed Chicken
 Char broiled "free range" chicken breast, mango chutney,
 garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed local veggies and Pahoa corn relish
 $22.95
   
 Linguine al Pesto
 Tossed in basil pesto, highlighted with a roasted tomato-garlic marinara
 topped with grilled smoked chicken-apple sausage
 $17.95



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HAND  TOSSED, WOOD FIRED PIZZAS

9" and 12" Classically Prepared - Creatively Presented

Pizza Margherite
Simple and rustic, with fresh herbs, tomato sauce, and blended cheeses
 8.95 / 10.95
 
 Pepperoni Classico
Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion
 12.95 / 19.95
 
 Pizza Luau
Kalua pork, local sweet onions and fresh Hawaiian pineapple
 11.95 / 18.95
 
 Oriental al Pesto
Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and Japanese eggplant
 11.95 / 18.95
 
 Wild Mushrooms & Artichokes
Fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms, artichokes
 and rosemary gorgonzola sauce
 13.95 / 20.95
 
 Southwestern
Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbeque chicken,
 red onions, Big Island goat cheese
 13.95 / 20.95
 
 Chili Grilled Shrimp
Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro crème fraîche,
 shiitake mushrooms and green onions
 12.95 / 19.95
 
 Greek Pizza
 Calamata olive pesto, sweet peppers, rich Bulgarian feta,
 finished with fresh spinach
 12.95 / 19.95
 
 Big Island B.L.T.
Sliced vine ripe tomatoes on creamy pesto, crispy prosciutto ham,
 baby romaine and parmesan garnish
 11.95 / 18.95
 
 Lokelani
A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, vine-ripened tomatoes,
 spinach, and gorgonzola crumbles
 11.95 /18.95
 
 
 Please ask your server for details on cheese less options  or creating your own special pizza.
 Substitutions are considered an additional topping. Half orders remain full  price.
 
 

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 CREATE YOUR OWN SPECIAL PIZZA


Start with our Pizza Margherite 8.95 / 10.95
 
 Anchovy 1.50 / 2.50
 Artichoke Hearts 2.95 / 3.95
 Chipotle  Barbecue Chicken  3.50 / 5.50
Bay Shrimp 2.50 / 3.50
 Black Olive  1.50 / 2.50
Chicken-Apple  Sausage 2.50 / 3.50
Crab  4.95 / 6.95
 Dry Salami 2.50 / 3.50
 Extra Cheese 2.00 / 3.00
 Feta  Cheese 2.95 / 3.95
Fresh Mushrooms 2.50 / 3.50
 Fresh Pineapple 1.95 / 2.95
Goat Cheese (Big Island)   4.95  / 6.95
Gorgonzola Cheese  2.95 / 3.95
 Italian Sausage 2.50 / 3.50
Jalapenos 1.50 / 2.50
Japanese  Eggplant 1.95 / 2.95
  Kalua-style Pork or Turkey 2.95 / 3.95
  Marinated Chicken Breast  3.50 / 5.50
 Oriental Mushrooms  2.95 / 3.95
 Pepperoni 2.50 / 3.50
 Pesto (Basil, Cilantro, Olive) 2.50 / 3.50
 Prosciutto  Ham  3.50 / 5.50
 Red Onion 1.50 / 2.50
 Roasted Garlic 1.95 / 2.95
 Smoked  Ham 2.50 / 3.50
Smoked Salmon  4.95 / 6.95
 Spinach (fresh) 1.95 / 2.95
 Sun-dried  Tomatoes 2.25 / 3.25
 Sweet Chili Marinated Shrimp  5.95 / 7.95
 Sweet Local Onions 1.95 / 2.95
 Sweet Peppers 2.50 / 3.50
 Thick Crust 1.00 / 2.00
 Vine-ripened Tomatoes  2.95 / 3.95
 
 
 All pizzas are available without cheese. Half-orders remain full price
 Substitutions considered an additional topping



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 CHEESE CALZONES

Served with soup or salad 17.95
 
 Hamakua
Chipotle barbeque chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onions,
 Big Island goat cheese, and a Tahitian lime coulis

 Toscana
Prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms, and grainy Dijon mustard
 
Greek
Fresh spinach, black olives, feta cheese, tri-colored bell peppers
 
East West
 Sweet Japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes,
 and rosemary gorgonzola sauce   
    


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 DESSERTS

Cookies & Cream Cheesecake
with macadamia nut cookie crust
 4.95
 
 Hot Keanakolu Apple Crisp  
 Freshly sliced apples and a macadamia nut crumb topping 
 5.95 
 
 Ganâche
 Chocolate torte with raspberry purée
 4.95
  
  <http://cafepesto.com/brulee.htm> Crème Brulée  
 with fresh seasonal fruit preserves
 5.95
 
 Warm Coconut Tart
 Sweet cream anglaise
 4.95
 
 Macadamia Nut Cookie  
 with Dark chocolate chunks
 2.95
 
 Big Island Tropical
 Island made ice cream & sorbet
 5.95  

 (Ala mode on any dessert 3.95)
 
 Baked fresh daily by our pastry chefs

 

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BEVERAGES

Sodas, Liliko`i Iced Tea, Lemonade or "Hilo Sunrise"
 (Includes complimentary refills)
 2.95
 
 Hanaoka Farms Fruit Juices
 Liliko'i or Tahitian Limeade
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
 3.95
 
 Tropical Fruit Smoothies
 (With ice cream or non-fat yogurt)
 5.95
 
 Ice Cream Floats
 5.95
 
   
 

FINISHING  TOUCHES

Our espresso bar uses only the finest quality Kona blend coffee
 Freshly ground to order
 
Kona Espresso
Rich, full bodied dark roasted
 3.50

Café Latté
Espresso with steamed milk
 4.50

Cappuccino
Double espresso with steamed milk
 4.25

Kona Frappuccino Smoothie
 Cool and refreshing blended cappuccino with yogurt or ice cream
 5.95

 Iced Cappuccino
 Double espresso on ice with whipped cream
 4.25

Café Mocha
Espresso with chocolate and fresh steamed milk
 4.95

Mocha Smoothie
 Chocolate espresso with yogurt or ice cream
 5.95

Iced Mocha
Espresso on ice with chocolate and fresh whipped cream
 4.95
 
 Hawai`i Blended Coffee
Dark Roast or Gold Decaf
 3.50

 

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LIBATIONS  

Besides  our World Famous Margaritas, Mai Tai's and Coladas,
 Wines by the glass, local micro-brewed Beer, we boast about our Martinis!
 
 Martinis
 
Italian Ice
The citrus flavor of Ketel One Citroen Vodka with a splash of sweet & sour served with a twist
 
 Maui
Bombay Sapphire with a splash of Blue Curacao, Grand Marnier and grapefruit juice
  
 Makai
The botanical blend of Citadelle Gin with a hint of Blue Curacao and a dash of lime juice
 
 Passion Berry
Ketel One Vodka with flavors of Alizé Cognac and Chambord Liqueurs
 
 Or try a Traditional Martini Using….
 Gin: Tanqueray, Tanqueray No. Ten, Bombay, Bombay Sapphire,  Citadelle
 Vodka: Smirnoff, Stolichnaya, Grey Goose, Ketel One, Ketel One Citroen,
 Belvedere, Absolut, Precis

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