Foster's Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Foster's Kitchen, a delightful fusion of comfort food and vibrant cocktail culture located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. This charming venue offers a relaxed yet classy atmosphere, perfect for a casual lunch, a family dinner, or even a special occasion. With outdoor seating that boasts stunning ocean views, diners can bask in the beauty of their surroundings while savoring delectable offerings.
The menu highlights include renowned truffle fries, succulent crab cakes, and juicy burgers, alongside vegan options that cater to diverse tastes. Families will appreciate the generous kids' menu, ensuring everyone leaves satisfied. House specialties, like the candied bacon chicken sandwich, balance flavor and presentation, encapsulating the essence of comfort food.
Whether you’re enjoying live music on a bustling Friday night or a quiet afternoon with friends, Foster’s Kitchen promises exceptional service and delicious meals for all. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours!
Appetizers
Bruschetta
Crispy garlic crostini with a chevre, cream cheese and garlic whipped spread, cherry tomatoes, caramelized Maui onion, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
Calamari
Calamari marinated in fresh herbs, chardonnay, and garlic then lightly grilled over open flame. Served with grilled white truffle lemons and an herb infused oil
Firecracker Wings
Habanero, jalapeno and garlic brined wings are marinated then coated in a spicy breading and deep fried. Served with gorgonzola dressing and celery
Seared Crab Cakes
Traditional lump crab cakes served with Cajun remoulade, lilikoi slaw and microgreens.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Button mushrooms stuffed with fresh herb garlic sausage, covered with marinara and three cheese blend then baked to perfection. Topped with Parmesan and parsley. Add garlic bread for 2.
Furikake Ahi
Ahi seasoned with Cajun furikake spice, seared rare, and thinly sliced. Served over lilikoi ponzu and spicy black bean shoyu, finished with diced oranges and microgreens.
Gumbo Bowl
Chicken, sausage, shrimp, bell peppers, Maui onions, and rice combined in a rich Cajun stock. Choice of serving size cup or bowl. Served with garlic bread.
Gumbo Cup
Tomato Bisque Bowl
Hot savory tomato bisque topped with avocado mousse and microgreens. Served with gourmet grilled cheese with caramelized Maui onions on sourdough bread.
Tomato Bisque Cup
Hot savory tomato bisque topped with avocado mousse and microgreens. Served with gourmet grilled cheese with caramelized Maui onions on sourdough bread.
Small Garden
Fresh mixed greens topped with Maui onion, cherry tomato, and cucumber. Garnished with a fried macadamia nut goat cheese ball and crispy garlic crostini. Your choice of dressing.
Large Garden
Fresh mixed greens topped with Maui onion, cherry tomato, and cucumber. Garnished with a fried macadamia nut goat cheese ball and crispy garlic crostini. Your choice of dressing.
Thai Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken over mixed greens, topped with green cabbage, Maui onions, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, basil, fresh oranges, and crispy wontons. Served with Chili Macadamia Nut Thai dressing.
Paniolo Salad
Grilled sirloin prepared mediumrare then thinly sliced and placed on a bed of mixed greens, topped with Maui onion, cherry tomato, cucumber, bacon, and gorgonzola crumbles. Finished with balsamic reduction drizzle and side of gorgonzola dressing
Cobb Salad
Fresh mixed greens topped with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, hardboiled egg, Maui onions, gorgonzola crumbles, candied bacon, Cajun croutons and blackened shrimp. Your choice of dressing.
Soups and Salads
Burger Sandwiches
Candied Bacon Chicken Sandwich
Served on toasted sourdough with marinated grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, candied bacon, and avocado herb spread with lettuce, tomato and Maui onion. Includes choice of one fresh side.
Cheddar Burger
Seasoned and grilled 7oz grassfed burger topped with your choice of mild or Irish cheddar. Includes choice of one fresh side
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Spicy crispy Dijon chicken with housemade buffalo ranch. Topped with cheddar cheese and bacon on a brioche bun. Includes choice of one fresh side.
Fish Burger
Get the daily catch, grilled to perfection, blackened or deep fried in our southern style cornmeal dredge with scratch tartar sauce. Includes choice of one fresh side.
Southern Veggie Sandwich
Fresh spinach, tomato, Maui onion, cucumbers, julienned carrots, roasted red peppers on lightly toasted sourdough bread with pimento cheese and Dijon mustard. Includes choice of one fresh side.
Steakhouse Burger
Seasoned and grilled 7oz grassfed burger topped with caramelized Maui onions, sauteed Hamakua Alii mushrooms, bacon, and gorgonzola cheese crumbles. Finished with a roasted garlic aioli. Includes choice of one fresh side
Ahi Stir Fry
Local ahi marinated in a spicy Szechuan and seared mediumrare. Served on a bed of white rice surrounded by stirfried seasonal veggies with seaweed salad and sesame seeds.
Fish Tacos
Three grilled corn tortillas with melted three cheese blend, Cajun grilled fresh catch, cabbage, fresh guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and finished with scratch habanero oil.
Country Fried Chicken
Buttermilk marinated chicken breast, breaded and fried golden brown. Topped with country gravy and served with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed greens cooked with bacon and caramelized Maui onions.
Fish And Chips
Fresh Catch
Please ask your server for our seasonal preparation.
Shrimp Grits
Cajun seasoned blackened shrimp and a fried egg served over creamy cheese grits and rainbow chard sauteed with bacon and caramelized Maui onions.
Stuffed Chicken
Lightly dusted chicken breast stuffed with three cheese blend, rosemary, and prosciutto. Pan seared and finished with brown gravy, Hamakua Alii mushrooms, and caramelized Maui onions. Served with mashed potatoes and fresh sauteed veggies.
Sirloin Steak
Grilled 6oz sirloin steak using our house seasoning served with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
Steak Shrimp
6oz sirloin steak and blackened shrimp served with remoulade sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
Pork Chops
Lightly seasoned bonein country fried pork chops over mashed potatoes and fresh sauteed veggies. Smothered with brown gravy and caramelized Maui onions.
BoneIn Ribeye
This 20 ounce bonein ribeye steak is coated with a garlic Kona coffee rub. Topped with grilled Maui onions. Served with buttery garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed veggies.
Walking Tour
Entree
Fosters BBQ
Ribs Chicken
Half rack of baby back pork ribs and grilled chicken breast finish with our lilikoi BBQ sauce. Choice of one side.
Ribs Quarter
Seasoned with Fosters rub, oven roasted, then grilled and finished with scratch lilikoi BBQ. Choice of two sides
Ribs Half
Seasoned with Fosters rub, oven roasted, then grilled and finished with scratch lilikoi BBQ. Choice of one side
Pasta Cajun Shrimp
Penne pasta, blackened shrimp, Cajun seasoning, sausage, bell peppers, caramelized Maui onions, Hamakua Alii mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in a brown butter cream sauce with a dash of parmesan.
Pasta Steakhouse
Linguine pasta tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce with Hamakua Alii mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and caramelized Maui onions. Topped with thinly sliced mediumrare grilled sirloin.
Pasta Chicken Pesto
Marinated grilled chicken tossed with linguine in a fresh Macadamia nut pesto cream sauce and finished with parmesan cheese
Pasta Primavera
Penne pasta tossed in basil marinara with sauteed seasonal vegetables and topped with parmesan.
Pasta
Keiki
Keiki Cheese Burger
4 oz burger with cheddar cheese on a brioche bun and a choice of one side.
Keiki Burger
4 oz burger on a brioche bun and a choice of one side.
Keiki Chicken Tenders
Buttermilk marinated chicken tenders, breaded, fried and served with your choice of one side.
Keiki Grill Cheese
Cheddar cheese melted between sourdough bread. Served with your choice of one side
Keiki Grilled Chicken
Marinated chicken breast grilled and served with your choice of one side.
Keiki Mac
Penne pasta tossed in our three cheese sauce.
13 Cheese Burger
4 oz burger with cheddar cheese on a brioche bun and a choice of one side.
13 Burger
4 oz burger on a brioche bun and a choice of one side.
13 Chicken Tenders
Buttermilk marinated chicken tenders, breaded, fried and served with your choice of one side.
13 Grill Cheese
Cheddar cheese melted between sourdough bread. Served with your choice of one side
13 Grilled Chicken
Marinated chicken breast grilled and served with your choice of one side.
13 Mac
Penne pasta tossed in our three cheese sauce.
Fries
house made fries with salt.
Cajun Fries
house made fries with cajun seasoning.
Truffle Fries
house made fries with truffle, garlice, parmesan and fresh herbs.
Side Salad
house salad with choice of dressing.
Vegtables
fresh vegtables sauteed in garlic infused oil and salt.
White Rice
Fruit
fresh pineapple, oranges and strawberries.
Potato Salad
house made potato salad.
Mash Potatoes
roasted galic mash potatoes.
Avocado
Coleslaw
Garlic Bread
Side Grilled Shrimp
Egg
Goat Cheese Balls
Seared Ahi
Grilled Chicken
Grits
Bacon
Sirloin
Beef Patty
Grilled Fish
Fruit Up
Sides
NA Beverages
Scratch Lemonade
Scratch Limeade
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Coconut Water
Volocanic Still Water
Volocanic Sparkling Water
Milk
Soda
Plantation Tea
Arnold Palmer
Kona Coffee
Ice Tea
Hot Tea
Maui Brew Rootbeer
Maui Brew Ginger Beer
Red Bull
Virgin Cocktails
Cheese Cake
Graham cracker crusted scratch made no bake cheese cake with a lilikoi topping. Finished with whipped cream and strawberries
Chocolate Torte
Rich dark chocolate torte served with a lilikoi glaze and vanilla whipped cream.
Banana Pudding
Buttery crispy puff pastry shell filled with house made vanilla pudding and bananas caramelized with local dark rum.
Ice Cream
Tropical Dreams local made ice cream and sorbets available
Sorbet
Tropical Dreams local made ice cream and sorbets available