Café Pesto for Dining in Kawaihae on the Big Island Hawaii

Café Pesto
Kawaihae Center, Ste 101
on the Big Island
Kawaihae, Hawaii 96743
Phone: 808.882.1071
Fax: 808.882.1459

Dine at Café Pesto in Kawaihae on the Big Island Hawaii.

 

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Volcano Mist Salad, Lokelani Pizza, and Wok Fired Shrimp & Scallops on Pad Thai Noodles.
Hours:
Lunch & Dinner Daily:
Sun-Thurs: 11 am - 9 pm
Fri, Sat: 11 am - 10 pm
Payment:
All Major Credit Cards
Full Bar & Lounge:
World famous MaiTai's and Lilikoi Margaritas, martinis, and local micro-brewed beer.
Wine List:
 Select wines by the glass.
Children's Menu
Take Out Available:
-- all menu items
Reservations:
Sorry, we do not accept reservations.
Groups & Catering:
For special occasions, we can accommodate groups up to 100. Catering services also available.
 
 
L/Lunch only   D/Dinner only
Asian Pacific Crab Cakes
Light and crispy, served with pickled cucumber namasu, and a honey-miso vinaigrette. 12.95
Crispy Coconut-Crusted Calamari
Set on a slaw of arugula, won bok and pickled ginger, accented with a honey mustard-mango dipping sauce. 12.95
Half Moon Nachos
Asian Style chips, smoked mozzarella, jumbo shrimp, cilantro sour cream 10.95/D
Sesame Crusted Big Island Goat Cheese
Broiled eggplant, vine ripened tomatoes, spinach and a citrus balsamic vinaigrette. 10.95/D
Smoked Salmon Pizzette
A petite pizza with rosemary gorgonzola, fresh spinach and local sweet onions 9.95
Focaccia
Freshly baked pizza bread with your choice of herbed goat cheese, Greek olive pesto or rosemary gorgonzola 4.25
Fresh Basil Crostini
Classic French bread toasted with an herbed garlic butter 3.50

Wild Greens Salad
An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumbers & vine-ripe tomatoes. 4.95
Volcano Mist
Waimea tomatoes, crisped local onions, organic greens, smoky mozzarella, citrus balsamic vinaigrette 9.95/D
Thai Curry Shrimp
Chili broiled shrimp, over chilled fettuccine, tossed with spinach, red onions, and a red curry vinaigrette 10.95/L
Seared Poke with Spinach
Sesame marinated fresh island fish served with green onions,  pickled ginger, and a tamarind honey vinaigrette *market price*
Grilled Fresh Catch Salad
A refreshing combination of Island fish over organic baby lettuces and a light sesame citrus vinaigrette *market price*
Blue Caesar Salad
Crisp hearts of Big Island romaine, gorgonzola and anchovy buttered croutons
5.50 small ... large 8.50
Chicken Lolla Rosa
Grilled chicken, tossed organic baby greens, sweet onions,  vine-ripened organic tomatoes, dressed with a fresh cilantro dressing 9.95
Greek Pasta Salad
Spinach fettuccine, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peppers, marinated artichokes and feta cheese 8.95

  

Linguine al Pesto
Grilled smoked chicken-apple sausage, vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted tomato-basil marinara. 10.95/L  14.95/D
Salmon Alfredo
Delicate fettuccine, smoked salmon, shiitake mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parmesan, light cream 10.95/L ... 18.95/D
Free Range Chicken & Forest Mushroom Risotto
Chicken breast, oriental mushrooms, bell peppers, over saffron rice 10.95/L ... 18.95/D
Island Seafood Risotto
Kona lobster tail, tiger prawns, jumbo scallops and fresh fish served with sweet chili risotto  *market price/D

  

Sauteed Catch of the Day
Furikake crusted with wasabi-soy beurre blanc sauce, wilted Manuka Farms spinach and garlic mashed potatoes.  *market price/D
Char Grilled Fresh Catch
Complemented with a fresh tropical fruit relish, steamed asparagus, Jasmine rice and hoisin vinaigrette. *market price/D
Hibachi Style" Surf & Turf
Big Island beef tenderloin with a shiitake mushroom demi-glace on a bed of roasted garlic mashed potatoes, paired with Asian tiger prawns and a ginger-scallion beurre blanc sauce 28.95/D
Wok Fired Shrimp & Scallops
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 fresh cilantro and roasted macadamia nuts 23.95/D
Mango Glazed Chicken
Char broiled "free range" chicken breast, mango chutney, garlic mashed potatoes and Pahoa corn relish 18.95/D
Asian Stir-Fry Chicken Over Jasmine Rice
Sesame sweet and sour chicken, sugar snap peas, oriental mushrooms, sweet bell peppers and baby won bok cabbage (Chicken, beef, or vegetarian) 17.90/D

  

Lunch 10.95 / Dinner 15.95
East West
Sweet Japanese eggplant, marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary gorgonzola sauce.
Greek
Fresh spinach, black olives, feta cheese, tri-colored bell peppers
Hamakua
Chipotle barbeque chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onions, Big Island goat cheese, yellow pepper salsa
Toscana
Prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms, and grainy Dijon mustard

  

9" and 12"
Pizza Margherite
Simple and rustic, basil marinara and blended cheese. 8.50 / 10.50
Pepperoni Classico
Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion 10.95 / 17.95
Pizza Luau
Kalua style pork, local sweet onions and fresh Hawaiian pineapple 10.95 / 17.95
Oriental al Pesto
Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and Japanese eggplant
10.95 / 17.95
Wild Mushrooms & Artichokes
Fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms, artichokes and rosemary gorgonzola sauce
10.95 / 17.95
Southwestern
Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbeque chicken, red onions, Big Island goat cheese
10.95 / 17.95
Chili Grilled Shrimp
Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro crème fraîche, shiitake mushrooms and green onions 10.95 / 17.95
Greek Pizza
Calamata olive pesto, sweet peppers, rich Bulgarian feta, finished with fresh spinach
10.95 / 17.95
Four Seasons
Differing quarters of artichokes, mushrooms, sweet peppers, prosciutto ham, sugar snap peas 10.95 / 17.95
Lokelani
A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, vine-ripened tomatoes, spinach, and gorgonzola crumbles 10.95 /17.95

 

CREATE YOUR OWN SPECIAL PIZZA

Start with our Pizza Margherite 8.50 / 10.50
Select your favorites from our list of 36 toppings
Anchovy 1.50 / 2.50
Artichoke Hearts 2.95 / 3.95
Chipotle Barbecue Chicken 2.50 / 3.50
Bay Shrimp 2.50 / 3.50
Black Olive 1.50 / 2.50
Chicken-Apple Sausage 2.50 / 3.50
Crab 3.95 / 4.95
Dry Salami 2.50 / 3.50
Extra Cheese 2.00 / 3.00
Feta Cheese 2.95 / 3.95
Fresh Mushrooms 1.95 / 2.95
Fresh Pineapple 1.95 / 2.95
Goat Cheese (Big Island) 3.95 /4.95
Gorgonzola Cheese 2.50 / 3.50
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 2.50 / 3.50
Oriental Mushrooms 2.50 / 3.50
Pepperoni 2.50 / 3.50
Pesto (Basil, Cilantro, Olive) 1.95 / 2.95
Prosciutto Ham 2.50 / 3.50
Red Onion 1.50 / 2.50
Roasted Garlic 1.95 / 2.95
Smoked Ham 1.95 / 2.95
Smoked Salmon 3.95 / 4.95
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 1.95 / 2.95
Thick Crust 1.00 / 2.00
Vine-ripened Tomatoes 2.50 / 3.50
 
Soup
Soup Special of the Day 4.50
Hot Sandwiches
Served during lunch hours only. With soup or salad, add 4.50
Fresh Catch
Fresh Island fish, onion remoulade, lettuce and vine-ripened tomatoes. Served on French bread or fajita style.  *Market Price
Miloli`i
Garlic basted shrimp, pacific crab, sliced mushrooms, blended cheeses on French bread
10.95
Sandalwood
Japanese eggplant, marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary gorgonzola on French bread 8.95
Smoked Ham
Thinly sliced smoked ham, fresh mushrooms, dijon mustard, blended cheeses on French bread  7.95
Grilled Chicken Fajita
Fajita wrapped, lean strips of chicken, charred peppers, onions and garlic 7.95
Hakalau
Kalua turkey, spinach, onions, cranberry-mango chutney on garlic French bread 8.95
 
Chocolate Ganâche
Chocolate torte With raspberry purée 4.95
Keanakolu Fresh Apple Crisp
with a macadamia nut topping 5.95
Cookies & Cream Cheesecake
With macadamia nut cookie crust 4.95
Crème Brulée
With fresh seasonal fruit preserves 5.95
Warm Coconut Tart
Sweet cream anglaise 4.95
Macadamia Nut Cookies
With Belgian chocolate chunks 2.25
Big Island Tropical Ice Cream & Sorbet
4.95
Ala mode on any dessert. 3.00
 
L/Lunch only   D/Dinner only
 
Menu items and prices subject to change without notice.
 
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