Casablanca Restaurant

incredible restaurant in kailua!!! we’ve never had moroccan food before so this experience blew us out of the water. the prix fix menu was generously portioned for 2 and we left feeling super full and satisfied. the owners were so kind and sweet.

I recently visited Casablanca Restaurant in Kailua, located just off Hoolai Street in the heart of this laid-back windward Oʻahu town. Kailua is often associated with beach culture and casual cafés, so finding a restaurant focused on Moroccan cuisine adds a refreshing layer of international diversity to the local dining scene. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, with décor that reflects North African influences through colors, textiles, and subtle decorative details. The space feels cozy rather than large or flashy, which creates a comfortable setting for a slower-paced meal. It is the kind of restaurant where the ambiance encourages guests to settle in and enjoy the flavors rather than rush through the experience. The menu highlights classic Moroccan dishes that emphasize spices, slow

I loved this experience. It’s super unique and the food was delicious. The service was awesome. All around a wonderful time, worth the price for the pre fix menu too. The BYOB is also super fun and adds a casual layer to the place. I would only say if you are tall, like some people I went with, the tables are rather short so expect to be cramped or to be sitting criss-cross applesauce.

The price fixe meal is well worth the price. You start with lentil soup followed by mezze platter, b’stilla (savory pistacchio, meat filled phyllo pie sprinkled with powdered sugar-to die for!!), Moroccan bread. This is followed by an entree of choice (lamb, fish, Cornish hen dishes) and sweet mint tea and pistacchio biscuits and a honeyed fried funnel cake-like dessert. Don’t forget the ritual hand washing at the start and end of the meal. Combined with a totally Middle Eastern ambience and decor, this is a great place for a special dinner!

Food was delicious! This is a fantastic introduction into Moroccan food. Not a lot of variety as it is a set menu with five courses. BYOB was a huge plus for us. We loved the decor and music as well. If you love exploring different cuisines, I highly recommend this restaurant. It is expensive, but in my opinion, the quality of the dishes was worth it and portion sizes were adequate. They accommodated our group of five with a toddler with no issues. Cards are accepted.