Place Category: Comfort Food, Happy Hours, Outside Dining, and Weekend Brunch
Overlooking the Palisades, and Pacific Ocean, Ma’Kai is a destination for good times and beach vibes in the heart of Santa Monica. With a Polynesian inspired menu, you can enjoy an amazing oceanside brunch, lunch or dinner, and happy hour or cocktails set to killer views of the sun setting over Malibu and the Santa Monica Pier.
Ma'Kai Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeAPPETIZERS
Garlic Edamame 6.00
Makai Guacamole & Chips 13.00
Grilled Oysters 5pc 16.00
Garlic panko butter, grilled bread, lemonAvocado Toast 12.00
Rustic bread, house pickles, fried egg, furikake seaweedWings 8pc 15.00
Choose your flavor: Buffalo, Lemon-pepper, or BBQ. With Ranch and Blue Cheese dressing, veggiesCalamari 16.00
Cilantro lime aioli, lemonSliders 3pc 14.00
Choose from beef or pulled pork - cilantro lime aioli, blue cheese, slawRAW BAR
Creamy Snow Crab Roll 8pc 17.00
Avocado, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, sweet soySpicy Tuna Roll 8pc 14.00
Avocado, cucumber, tobiko, srirachaVegan Roll 8pc 12.00
Carrot, avocado, cucumber, sesame seed, spring mix, soy vinaigretteCitrus Sesame Salmon Roll 8pc 13.00
Avocado, cucumber, sesame seed, cilantro aioli, sweet soyOysters
Our selection of oysters change day to day to ensure the highest quality. Ask your server for today's fresh catch
(each) 3.00
Half Dozen 14.00
Dozen 27.00Shrimp Cocktail 5pc 14.00
Cocktail sauce, lemonMa'kai Pier Platter 24.00
2 cocktail shrimp, 2 oysters, 2 tuna & 2 salmon sashimi with all the fixingsSeared Sesame Tuna Sashimi 14.00
Sweet soy, cilantro aioliAhi Tuna Tacos 3pc 12.00
Spicy tuna, crispy wonton, avocado, radish, spicy mayo"Ahi" Tuna Poke 15.00
Yellowfin Tuna, soy vinaigrette, avocado, cucumber, red onion, furikake, pickled ginger, sushi rice or mixed greensSALADS
Available Dressings: Ranch / Red wine vinaigrette / Soy Vinaigrette / Blue Cheese / CaesarHand Torn Caesar Salad 12.00
Romaine, red onion, caesar dressing, parmesan, black pepper, croutonsGarden Mixed Greens 11.00
Spinach, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, cilantroCobb Salad 14.00
Lettuce, egg, red onion, tomato, blue cheese, baconTaco Salad 15.00
lettuce, bell peppers, tomato, cheddar cheese, corn, black bean, guacamole, sour cream, pico de galloSeaweed Salad 10.00
mixed greens, ponzu, furikakeSpinach Salad 14.00
red onion, tomato, carrot, bacon, honey walnut, parmesan, red wine vinaigretteADD ON ANY SALAD
Avocado 2.00
Chicken 4.00
Steak 6.00
Shrimp 9.00
Seared Salmon 10.00
Sesame Tuna 12.00
Creamy Crab 12.00MAINS
BBQ Pork Sandwich 14.00
Brioche bun, cabbage slaw. Served with a choice of fries or side saladTurkey Burger 15.00
Lettuce, cheddar, tomato, chipotle aioli. Served with a choice of fries or side saladMa'kai Burger 16.00
Chuck & brisket blend, chipotle aioli, cheddar, slaw, pickles, brioche bun. Served with a choice of fries or side saladCalifornia Grilled Chicken Sandwich 14.00
Slaw, bacon, avocado, cilantro aioli, monterey jack cheese, brioche. Served with a choice of fries or side saladFish and Chips 16.00
Beer battered wild Alaskan cod, fries, tartar sauce, malt vinegarHanger Steak 22.00
Seasonal vegetables, brown sauce, butterSeasonal Veggie Pasta 12.00
Bow ties, tomato, seasonal vegetables, garlic wine sauceSkin on Seared Salmon 24.00
Sweet soy glaze, seasonal veggiesFish Tacos 3pc 24.00
Grilled or crispy Alaskan cod, corn tortillas, chipotle aioli, cabbage, pico de gallo, radish, limeCarnitas Tacos 3pc 14.00
Slow roasted pork, corn tortillas, chipotle aioli, chopped onions, cilantro, cabbageSIDES
Classic Fries or Sweet Potato Fries 7.00
Ketchup, Garlic Aioli
Seasonal Saute Vegetable 7.00
Chili flake / garlic / evoo
Rustic Potato Mash 7.00
Butter / chive
DESSERTS
Double Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream 6.00
Granola / chocolate ganacheYogurt Panna Cotta 9.00
Balsamic strawberry maserade / macadamia / mintDeath by Chocolate 9.00
Warm coconut bread pudding / chocolate sauce / toasted coconut flakeMa'Kai Weekend Brunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changesaturday and sundays, 10am-3pm
SPECIALTIES
Classic Fries or Sweet Potato Fries 7.00
Ketchup, Garlic AioliMakai Guacamole & Chips 13.00
Ocean Side Classic Breakfast 12.00
Two eggs any style, bacon, papas bravasBreakfast Burrito 13.00
Flour tortilla, chorizo, scrambled egg, cheddar cheese, avocado, chopped bacon, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamoleFrench Toast 14.00
Brioche Bread, balsamic macerated strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrupBreakfast Tacos 3pc 13.00
Corn tortillas, scrambles eggs, chopped bacon, pico de gallo, cheddar cheeseChilaquiles 16.00
Choose: veggie, chicken or pork - ranchero sauce, fried egg, parmEgg Sandwich 8.00
Brioche, bacon, cheddar cheese, soft scramble eggSteak Fries 19.00
Hanger, house fries
Add Egg 2.00Ma'kai Burger 16.00
Chuck & brisket blend, chipotle aioli, cheddar, slaw, pickles, brioche bun. Served with a choice of fries or side saladCalifornia Grilled Chicken Sandwich 14.00
Slaw, bacon, avocado, cilantro aioli, monterey jack cheese, brioche. Served with a choice of fries or side saladSALADS
Available Dressings: Ranch / Red wine vinaigrette / Soy Vinaigrette / Blue CheeseGarden Mixed Greens 11.00
Spinach, bell pepper, carrot cucumber, red onion, tomato, cilantroCobb Salad 14.00
Lettuce, egg, red onion, tomato, blue cheese, baconTaco Salad 15.00
Lettuce, bell peppers, tomato, cheddar cheese, corn, black bean, guacamole, sour cream, pico de galloAvocado Toast 12.00
Rustic bread, house pickles, fried egg, furikake seaweedBuffalo Wings 15.00
Ranch, veggiesYogurt Panna Cotta Parfait 9.00
Granola / balsamic strawberry maserade / mintAhi Tuna Tacos 3pc 12.00
Spicy tuna, crispy wonton, avocado, radish, spicy mayo"Ahi" Tuna Poke 15.00
Yellowfin Tuna, soy vinaigrette, avocado, cucumber, red onion, furikake, pickled ginger, sushi rice or mixed greensADD ON ANY SALAD
Avocado 2.00
Chicken 4.00
Steak 6.00
Shrimp 9.00
Seared Salmon 10.00
Sesame Tuna 12.00
Creamy Crab 12.00Ma'Kai Kids Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
With side fries, seasonal veggies or saladGrilled Cheese 7.00
Brioche, cheddar cheese or Monterey jackChicken Little 7.00
Fried tenders or grilledBeef Sliders 2pc 7.00
Cheddar cheesePulled BBQ Pork Sliders 2pc 7.00
BriocheQuesadilla 7.00
Corn tortilla, cheddar cheese or Monterey jackMa'Kai Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeHappy Hour - Weekdays 3-8PM.
Late Night - Friday & Saturday Nights 10PM-1:30AMFOOD
Garlic Edamame 4.00
Makai Guacamole & Chips 8.00
Grilled Oysters 12.00
Garlic panko butter, grilled bread lemonOysters 2.00
Buffalo Wings 8.00
Ranch, veggiesCalamari 10.00
Cilantro lime aioli, lemonSliders 9.00
Choose from beef or pulled pork - cilantro lime aioli, blue cheese, slawGrilled Cheese 7.00
Brioche, cheddar cheese or Monterey jackQuesadilla 2pc 7.00
Corn tortilla, cheddar cheese or Monterey jackSeaweed Salad 6.00
Mixed greens, ponzu, furikakeAhi Tuna Tacos 9.00
Spicy tuna, crispy wonton, avocado, radish, spicy mayoCreamy Snow Crab Roll 9.00
Avocado, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, sweet soySpicy Tuna Roll 4pc 7.00
Avocado, cucumber, sesame seed, srirachaVegan Roll (4pc)
Carrot, avocado, cucumber, sesame seed, spring mix, soy vinaigretteCitrus Sesame Salmon Roll 4pc 7.00
Avocado, cucumber, cilantro aioli, sweet soyHAPPY HOUR DRINKS
Weekdays 3-8PMAll Beers 6.00
Well Drinks 8.00
House Red 8.00
House White 8.00