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Serves meat, vegan options available. Oceanfront restaurant with labeled vegan dishes including salads, pizzas, tacos and sides. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.


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17 Reviews

First Review by EvaKoenig

KarenCantwell

Points +55

Vegan
15 Sep 2024

Lots of vegan options!!

Lots of vegan tacos, beyond burgers (without the cheese- no vegan cheese offerings) and salads. Great local beers on tap.

mizpuff

Points +386

Vegan
07 Jul 2024

Kai fries are the bomb

The amazing view and the Kai fries made this meal for me. The avocado tacos were good but nothing to rave about. They brought my partner a real meat burger but were quick to bring his right order when we pointed it out to them.

Pros: The view 😍

KadinWorthen

Points +223

Vegan
07 Jul 2024

Good beach food

A beach bar with some vegan options. They have avocado tacos and also beyond burgers that you have to order without the cheese. Their lemon fries are also vegan and tasty.

LiveWellIdyllwild

Points +1704

Vegan
24 Apr 2024

Pizza for two!

Thank goodness the waiter didn’t hear us order the burger in addition to the pizza. Turned out of the pizza was more than enough for the two of us! The curry sauce made it a very unusual eating experience… Unusual meaning good. 

Pros: Vegan options available, Location… Location!

Cons: Pricey, but it is Hawaii and in beachfront

IngaBe

Points +206

Vegan
19 Apr 2024

Great dinner spot with ocean view

Had the vegan pizza and the bubba burger w/o cheese and both were very tasty. Can recommend!

Pros: You can sub all burgers with beyond meat patties , Clearly labeled, Friendly staff and 2h free parking

huckleberry.han

Points +144

Vegan
01 Feb 2024

Good view, good food

I had the bubba burger w no cheese, and I thought it was delicious! Staff are nice and the views are unbeatable. Super pricey tho😄

Lep10

Points +152

Vegan
26 Mar 2023

Lovely waterfront eats

Great location on the waterfront with nice views while eating. Several well-labeled vegan options on the menu, including the lemon fries on the happy hour menu. The kale salad and vegan pizza were delicious and filling! Service was also friendly and excellent.

Pros: Well-labeled vegan options, Waterfront dining , Friendly service

JessicaElizabeth

Points +77

Vegetarian
16 Feb 2023

Excellent tacos!

My mom and I loved this restaurant, my mom loved the salad and tacos so much we ate there twice

Pros: A couple vegan options , Ocean view

Catman916

Points +132

Vegan
09 Aug 2022

Great pizza

The pizza here was really good and so was the view. Prices were fair, and the staff were really nice.

Had a bit of a chain restaurant vibe to it and the bathroom doors were a bit sexist (indicating that the women were talking too much “blah blah blah” and that the men were not “blah”).

They had other clearly marked vegan options as well though, so would recommend.

Pros: Clearly marked vegan options, Great pizza (mango tango)

Cons: Casual sexism in some of the signage

VegRob11

Points +60

Vegan
17 Jul 2022

Decent spot on the water

Kai is a great compromise when the party you’re with isn’t vegan. We had the lemon fries and the mango tango pizza (as well as a non-veg pizza). Their beer selection is vast and good. The seasoned fries were good but a little salty for my taste. I make my own pizza every week at home so I’m a little biased on pizza but the mango tango pizza was actually really good. It isn’t too sweet and it isn’t too salty. I really like the idea of curry as a ‘sauce’ on it. Another reviewer mentioned the pizza can fall apart and I experienced the same but nothing a fork can’t assist with. Best of all, the staff was so friendly and knew the menu. This is a great spot that will satisfy most in your party. Great views, great beer, great drinks, and solid food.

LouiseHart

Points +177

Vegan
30 Jun 2022

Excellent vegan options. Staff amazing and very helpful. Stunning location.

They’re had a good variety at a reasonable price. I made my own burger and filled it with everything.

Pros: Lots of vegan choices , Clean bathrooms , Free parking up a road along from Kai

Jess828

Points +48

Vegan
22 Jun 2022

We loved this spot!

It’s first come, first served, with marked vegan items.

SouthernmostVegan

Points +1811

Vegan
02 Jun 2022

Decent food, great view

If you want a view in a casual setting, this is the place. We ordered Lemon Kai Fries (delicious), Mango Tango pizza (delicious but crust fell apart), and the avocado tacos (bland even after adding tobacco sauce).

They also have plant based burger but I don’t know which sauces are vegan. Their plant based crumbles can also be added to any salad or taco.

chocolatespy

Points +348

Vegan
16 Apr 2022

Vegan options

We had the avocado tacos with no crema and the green room salad. Sat outside with ocean view.

Pros: Good tacos and salad, Clearly marked vegan , Great view

the.LAVegan.today

Points +53

Vegan
15 Apr 2022

Some Vegan Options

I was thrilled to find someplace where I could have something food to eat, plus be right on the water. The chia seed pudding was amazing. It is made with coconut and almond milk. The toast for the avocado toast was too thick for my taste so I ate the stuff on the top.

If they added vegan cheese and mayo, this location would have gotten higher marks because there would be a lot more food choices. The menu says “make it vegan (without cheese)”. These days there is no need for vegans to go without a cheese option.

This is a location everyone will enjoy, and the vegans can have something to eat too!

Pros: A few vegan options, Great location, right on the water!, Friendly staff

Cons: Not enough vegan options, Parking can be expensive

SarahWieland

Points +90

Vegetarian
15 Dec 2021

Delicious Food with Views!

Amazing view and fantastic food. 48 beers, ciders, and seltzers on tap (most local). We had the Green Room salad and Mango Tango pizza, both vegan items without any substitutions in an area where that is tough to find! So glad this restaurant replaced Bubba Gumps that used to be there!

Pros: Views, On tap menu, Delicious vegan items

EvaKoenig

Points +160

Vegan
04 Aug 2021

Oceanside dining with excellent food and good vibes. Plenty vegan options.

Staff is knowledgeable and food is great. I have been here several times and love the avocado black bean tacos, mango pizza, kale salad and kai fries. Great beer and drink selection also.

Pros: Lots of veg and vegan options, Oceanfront, Good atmosphere




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