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Sam Choy's Kai Lanai is open!

The 170 seat restaurant features both indoor and outdoor dining, a full bar and lounge seating, complete with fire pits. Guests may be accommodated in intimate groups of two or large parties and family gatherings.

Guests may watch the fishing boats on the horizon and then enjoy the fresh, prized catch being served at their table. The view inspired the “The Short Bait” boat bar – a replica of a favorite boat often seen motoring out of local Honkohau Harbor. This fun, lively spot will be a great place to meet friends and listen to local fishermen tell their tales. At the bar, enjoy Chef Sam’s famous shoyu poke, baby back ribs or edamame hummus with an Island Sangria, cocktail, a glass of wine or one of our signature craft cocktails.

Call your order in ahead and just stop by to conveniently bring Chef’s Choy’s delicious meals home with you…breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Sam Choy's Kai Lanai Named One of the Top Outdoor Dining Spots in the U.S. by OpenTable Diners

Kailua Kona, HI - May 22, 2012 - Sam Choy's Kai Lanai announced today that it has been named a winner of OpenTable Diners' Choice Awards for top Outdoor Dining Restaurants in the United States. The list of winners is derived from more than five million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 15,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

"We are very pleased by this acknowledgment from OpenTable diners," said Sam Choy at Sam Choy's Kai Lanai. "We are proud to know that these diners thoroughly enjoyed their overall experience at Sam Choy's Kai Lanai and gave us such high marks."

"The Top Outdoor Dining Diners' Choice winners are exceptional for more than amazing al fresco seating," said Caroline Potter, OpenTable's Chief Dining Officer. "They are serving creative cocktails and delicious food that complement their standout settings. OpenTable congratulates Sam Choy's Kai Lanai on being the place people want to relax and enjoy a meal in a perfect outdoor setting."

Based on feedback collected from OpenTable diners between May 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012, the 100 award-winning Sam Choy's Kai Lanais received the highest scores.