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Is Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen Still Open? Update (Kailua, HI)

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As of September 2026, Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
bootsnkimos.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in September 2026 shows the restaurant active with thousands of reviews, and the business's own website is live and promotes the same signature pancakes.

  • Season / episode Season 19, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 1020 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734
  • Current name Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen

Address

1020 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen during the 'International Family Style' episode, aired 2014-05-16, featuring the restaurant's world-famous banana macadamia-nut pancakes alongside mochiko chicken and Hawaiian-style kalbi ribs. The family-owned restaurant has served homestyle island breakfasts in Kailua, Hawaii since 1994, moving over the years from its original Hekili Street storefront to its current spot in the Enchanted Lake shopping center on Keolu Drive. According to a Yelp listing updated in September 2026, the restaurant remains active, with more than 3,600 customer reviews and thousands of photos posted by recent diners. The business's own website, bootsnkimos.com, still advertises the banana mac nut pancakes as its signature dish and lists the Keolu Drive address as current. Tripadvisor rates the restaurant 4.1 out of 5, ranking it among the top restaurants in Kailua.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 19, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
International Family Style
What was featured
world-famous banana macadamia-nut pancakes and mochiko chicken
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen

Frequently asked questions

Is Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen during the 'International Family Style' episode, aired 2014-05-16, featuring the restaurant's world-famous banana macadamia-nut pancakes alongside mochiko chicken and Hawaiian-style kalbi ribs. As of September 2026, Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen called now?

Now: Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen (formerly Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen). As of September 2026, Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen located?

1020 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Boot's and Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen?

Season 19, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 16, 2014. The episode is titled “International Family Style”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

According to a Yelp listing updated in September 2026, the restaurant remains active, with more than 3,600 customer reviews and thousands of photos posted by recent diners. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
1020 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
bootsnkimos.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/boots-and-kimos-homestyle-kitchen-kailua
  • bootsnkimos.com — https://www.bootsnkimos.com/
  • tripledlife.com — https://tripledlife.com/restaurant/boots-and-kimos-homestyle-kitchen/
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60652-d434197-Reviews-Boots_Kimo_s_Homestyle_Kitchen-Kailua_Oahu_Hawaii.html

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