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Pa'akai

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If you can drag yourself away from the pounding surf of the North Shore, reserve a table at this this newly revamped and renamed upscale restaurant, which prepares local cuisine with fresh ingredients. Aim for a table by the floor-to-ceiling windows for a magnificent view while you dine. Based on the theme of going "locovore," the menu changes often according to what's in season, guaranteeing new pleasures with each visit. They also use as much locally raised and grown food as possible. Innovative entrees include Thai chili-braised fish with cucumber gazpacho, and seared scallops in "faux" polenta (sweet creamed corn). A five-course tasting menu is also available.

Address:

57-091 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
808-293-6000

Hours:

Tue-Sat 6pm-10pm

Website:

turtlebayresort.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jade Eckardt
Honolulu Local Expert

Beach Bars: "Try the Chai Peach Martini."

Best for Beach Bars Because: Overlooking the ocean and a surf break, Pa'akai offers an upscale martini bar.

Desserts & Spirits
- Desserts
  
  Waialua Mocha Coffee Cheesecake
  
  Creamy Waialua coffee cheesecake in a layer of rich chocolate ganache ($14.00)
  
  Double Chocolate Souffé
  
  With vanilla bean anglaise. 20 min preparation ($14.00)
  
  Chocolate Mousse filled Cannoli with Orange Creamsicle
  
  Milk chocolate mousse filled puff pastry, served with a shot of Thomas Kemper orange soda and vanilla cream ($14.00)
  
  Signature Coconut Crème Brule
  
  Waialua chocolate and Grand Marnier berries ($17.00)
  
  Signature Grandmas Apple Pineapple Pie
  
  With macadamia nut ice cream. 20 min preparation ($20.00)
  
  Trio of Local Fruits Sorbet in Macadamia Nut Florentine
  
  Lychee, liliko'i & Guava ($13.00)
- Dessert Wines by the Glass
  
  Dow's Ruby #1 Port, Portugal
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Taylor Fladgate 20 year Tawny Port, Portugal
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Inniskillin Vidal Pearl Ice Wine, Canada
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Dr. Loosen Riesling Eiswein, Mosel, Germany
  
  ($28.00)
- Dessert Cocktails
  
  Chocolate Truffle
  
  Stoli vanilla vodka, Godiva white chocolate liquor, Godiva dark chocolate liquor, chocolate swirl ($15.00)
  
  Haupia Pie
  
  Malibu rum, Stoli vanilla vodka, cream, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, graham cracker rim ($15.00)
  
  Espresso Martini
  
  Espresso, Van Gogh espresso vodka, Kahlua, butterscotch schnapps, cream ($15.00)
Dinner Menu
- Soups - Salads - Appetizers
  Compressed Melon Gazpacho
  
  Basil syrup and Kahuku watermelon ($10.00)
  
  Roasted Hamakua Tomato Soup
  
  Hamakua tomato and basil macadamia nut pesto ($12.00)
  
  Chicken Consommé
  
  Clear broth soup with brunoised of garden vegetables, potato dollop ($10.00)
  
  Poached Pesto Shrimp Salad
  
  "Mari's Garden" local greens, sea asparagus pesto, hearts of palm, avocado, liliko'i dressing ($19.00)
  
  Grilled Caesar Salad
  
  Lightly grilled heart of romaine resting on a classic Caesar dressing, topped with Romano cheese, served with fresh fried pineapple croutons ($18.00)
  
  Seared Foi Gras PB&J
  
  In-between two slices of brioche, served with pistachio butter, tropical fruit compote, caramelized onion, melon shot ($21.00)
  
  Ahi Poke Tableside
  Sashimi grade 'ahi, 'inamona, pa'akai, limu, Maui onion, green onion, Hawaiian chili pepper water, soy sauce
  
  One People: $18.00
  
  Two People: $36.00
  Pa'akai Iced Seafood Platter (One/Two People)
  
  Fresh ahi sashimi, Hamachi sashimi, king crab, clams, shrimp, ahi poke served with Hawaiian chili pepper water, whole grain mustard dip, soy mustard, cocktail sauce
- Entrees & Sommelier suggested glass pairing
  
  Pan Seared Hawaiian Catch of The Day
  
  Coconut Thai curry, clams, lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime, onion and tomato with bamboo rice. Wine Pairing: Protocolo Rose, Rioja Alavesa, Spain 2015 $12 ($42.00)
  
  Inamona Crusted Ahi
  
  Miso and yuzu wasabi butter sauce, sautéed pohole fern shoots, butternut squash, hearts of palm. Wine Pairing: Fiddlehead Sauvignon Blanc, Happy Canyon, California 2013 $15 ($38.00)
  
  Whole Fish Hawaiian Catch Of The Day
  
  A Pa'akai signature!! Deep fried Hawaiian Island catch of the day served with herb butter, spicy lemongrass shiso ponzu, tamarind veggies & bok choy. Wine Pairing: Stags Leap "Karia", Chardonnay, Napa, California $20 ($78.00)
  
  Spicy Glazed Local Tofu
  
  Served with Hawaiian chili pepper and soy butter sauce with stir fried seasonal vegetables. Wine Pairing: Laudoucette Le Deux Tour, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France 2014 $14 ($28.00)
  
  8 oz. Filet Mignon
  
  Poha berry peppercorn demi, honey mustard potatoes, seasonal vegetables. Wine Pairing: Cline, Zinfandel, Contra Costa, California 2014 $12 ($49.00)
  
  Surf & Turf Combo
  
  6 oz. filet mignon, poha berry peppercorn demi served with two seared jumbo day boat scallops, avocado coconut cream, pipikaula, seasonal vegetables. Wine Pairing: Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California 2014 $19 ($58.00)
  
  8 oz. American Wagyu New York Steak
  
  Ask your server about today's preparation. Wine Pairing: Ramey, Meritage, Napa Valley. California 2014 $20 ($62.00)
  
  Smoked Porcini Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
  
  Grilled Portobello mushroom, truffle mashed potatoes, mango and Maui onion compote, syrah demi-glace, finished with cedar smoke. Wine Pairing: Cune, Tempranillo, Crianza, Rioja, Spain 2011 $13 ($38.00)
  
  New Zealand Rack of Lamb
  
  Mustard & herb crusted, black berry demi, truffle mashed potatoes, caramelized onions, spinach, seasonal vegetables. Wine Pairing: Felino Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2014 $14 ($48.00)

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