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Is Kanaka Kava Still Open? Update (Kailua-Kona, HI)

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As of September 2026, Kanaka Kava is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: The kava bar's own website lists current daily hours and continues to describe its 'awa farm operation, and Google Places marks the business operational at Ali'i Drive.

  • Season / episode Season 28, Episode 17
  • Original air date
  • Address 75-5803 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Kanaka Kava in the episode "Tasty Traditions," aired August 10, 2018, highlighting its traditional Hawaiian 'awa (kava) drinks alongside island plate-lunch fare. The kava bar operates along Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and describes itself on its own site as growing its own 'awa on a local farm rather than sourcing it commercially. That website (kanaka-kava.com), checked September 8, 2026, lists current daily hours running from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and continues to promote its farm, shop, and blog sections. Google's Places listing for Kanaka Kava also marks the business operational at 75-5803 Ali'i Drive, matching the address given on the bar's own website. The bar has become known locally as one of the few dedicated 'awa bars on the Big Island.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 28, Episode 17
Original air date
Episode title
Tasty Traditions
What was featured
traditional Hawaiian 'awa (kava) and plate-lunch fare
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Kanaka Kava

Frequently asked questions

Is Kanaka Kava still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Kanaka Kava is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Kanaka Kava after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Kanaka Kava in the episode "Tasty Traditions," aired August 10, 2018, highlighting its traditional Hawaiian 'awa (kava) drinks alongside island plate-lunch fare. As of September 2026, Kanaka Kava is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Kanaka Kava located?

75-5803 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Kanaka Kava?

Season 28, Episode 17 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired August 10, 2018. The episode is titled “Tasty Traditions”.

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Address
75-5803 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Venue type
bar
Official website
kanaka-kava.com

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