Kalani's – Seafood
Kalani’s captures the vibrant spirit of the Pacific, inviting guests into a space where the freshness of the ocean meets the bold, tropical flair of Hawaiian-inspired sushi. Skilled chefs transform pristine cuts of fish into edible art, crafting everything from the fiery intensity of the Molokai Roll to the citrus-bright elegance of the Mauna Loa Crudo. Every plate arrives as a colorful celebration of island flavors, offering a dining experience that feels like a sophisticated and refreshing seaside getaway.
Kalani's, Heavenly Village Way, Stateline, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, 96151, United States https://www.kalanis.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Kalani's
Dairy-Free at Kalani's
Kalani's in South Lake Tahoe has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blackened Shrimp, French Fries and Salmon Side. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Kalani's
Kalani's in South Lake Tahoe has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blackened Shrimp, Salmon Side and Sauteed Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Kalani's
Kalani's in South Lake Tahoe has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lilikoi Caesar Salad, Guava Cheese Cake and Miso-Yaki Chilean Sea Bass. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Kalani's
Kalani's in South Lake Tahoe has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Side, Mixed Seafood Grill and Rainbow Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Kalani's
Kalani's in South Lake Tahoe has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sauteed Mushrooms, Asparagus and Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Kalani's
Kalani's in South Lake Tahoe has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sauteed Mushrooms, Asparagus and Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Kalani's
Kalani's in South Lake Tahoe has 6 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Salmon Side and Sauteed Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Kalani's
Kalani's in South Lake Tahoe has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Tofu Steak with Garden Vegetables and Seaweed Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Kalani's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Seafood Grill | 11.9 g | 77.8 g |
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Island Wings | 118.5 g | 52.3 g |
| Cheesy Garlic Bread | 33.9 g | 43.9 g |
| Ahi Poke | 20.2 g | 30.1 g |
| Shrimp Lettuce Wraps | 38.9 g | 29 g |
| Pepperoni Flatbread | 22.6 g | 28.6 g |
| Painkiller | 0 g | 27.8 g |
| Salmon Side | 0 g | 24 g |
| Margherita Flatbread | 19.9 g | 23.3 g |
| Shrimp Tempura Roll | 27.3 g | 22.2 g |
| Fried Ahi | 66.7 g | 20.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Sushi Rolls
- Kalani's Roll - $16: tempura shrimp, unagi, crab mix, avocado, masago, unagi sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molokai Roll - $15: spicy hamachi, cucumber, topped with hamachi, lemon, green onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $15: crab mix, cucumber, avocado, salmon, hamachi, yellowfin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Roll - $15: spicy tuna, cucumber, white onion, topped with tuna & seaweed salad, poke sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heavenly Roll - $13: ahi, salmon, cream cheese, avocado, tempura fried, masago mayo, unagi sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Roll - $13: shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, eel sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $10: yellowfin tuna, green onions, sesame oil, cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $10: crab mix, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Roll - $10: beets, daikon, cucumber, pickled daikon, avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Raw Bar
- Mauna Loa Crudo - $15: sashimi grade hamachi, lime ginger jalapeno oil, ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Poke - $16: sashimi grade tuna, scallion, hawaiian sea salt, sesame chili soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Nachos - $26: wonton, sashimi grade tuna, o-sauce, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, tomato, cilantro, chili oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $8: seaweed, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar, distilled vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Bowl - $26: ahi poke, sushi rice, seaweed salad, pickled cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, daikon sprouts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Baby Back Ribs - $15: signature original, savory sesame garlic ginger soy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Roasted Pork Belly - $14: roasted berkshire pork, mac-nut citrus basil puree Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Island Wings - $15: crispy wing & drumsticks, sambal chili glaze, garlic jalapeno aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dungeness Crab Cakes - $25: panko crusted, caper remoulade, beurre blanc, green papaya slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Ahi - $14: marinated sushi grade ahi, potato starch dusted, unagi sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16: lightly dusted with seasoned potato flour, chipotle caper aioli & cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Lettuce Wraps - $16: blackened shrimp, iceberg lettuce, mango salsa, avocado, spicy chili aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Flatbread - $15: marinara sauce, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Flatbread - $15: marinara sauce, plum tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Flatbread - $16: chef's mushroom mix, goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, balsamic reduction Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalani's Sampler - $36: cajun seasoned blackened jumbo shrimp, crab cakes, caper remoulade, baby back ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Garlic Bread - $9: parmesan cheese, garlic, butter, parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Lobster Bisque - $12: slow simmered, cream, sherry, chives Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Clam Chowder - $12: little neck clams, cream, potato, celery, chives, truffle oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalani's Wedge - $12: iceberg lettuce, bacon, plum tomato, red onion, mango chili blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lilikoi Caesar Salad - $12: romaine lettuce, crispy won ton, creamy passion fruit dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heavenly Salad - $13: spring mix, radicchio, red beets, goat cheese, mac nuts, mandarin orange, thai chili wasabi dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $10: spring mix, diced tomato, red onion, sesame vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Miso-Yaki Chilean Sea Bass - $47: kula greens, thai basil mashed potatoes, ponzu butter sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Scallops - $41: scallops, garlic fingerling potatoes, kahuku corn relish, sauteed spinach, mango citrus beurre blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Caught Halibut - $43: seared halibut, asparagus, marscapone parmesean basil risotto, lemon caper beurre blanc Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac-Nut Salmon - $41: macadamia nut crusted salmon, rice, broccolini, chili oil, yuzu beurre blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Seafood Grill - $43: chef selected catch of the day, seared shrimp, scallops, marscapone parmesan basil risotto, spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi Pasta - $32: jumbo shrimp, fettucine, white wine garlic butter sauce, capers, tomato, fresh basil, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Eye Steak - $47: 14oz certified angus, asparagus, garlic wasabi mashed potatoes, garlic blue cheese butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Paniolo Filet Mignon - $44: 8oz filet, miso garlic butter, goat cheese truffle mashed potatoes, haricot verts Available at: dinner
- New York Steak - $44: 12oz new york steak, mildly sweetened soy marinade, garlic fingerling potatoes, broccolini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Steak with Garden Vegetables - $28: seared tofu, asparagus, broccolini, shiitake & oyster mushroom, red bell pepper, cucumber relish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrée Companions
- Blackened Shrimp - $22: 4pc blackened jumbo shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Coconut Shrimp - $13: 5pc coconut breaded shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Side - $20: 6oz sautéed new zealand salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Scallops Side - $25: 3pc seared scallops Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable Sides
- Lemony Brussels Sprouts - $10: crispy brussels sprouts, lemon, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Mushrooms - $10: mixed mushrooms, garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini - $10: steamed broccolini Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus - $10: steamed asparagus Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $8: crispy french fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Volcano Chocolate Cake - $11: strawberry puree, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Brûlée - $10: smooth vanilla custard, fresh seasonal berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hawaiian Sweet Bread Pudding - $10: cinnamon bourbon glaze, macadamia nuts, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Guava Cheese Cake - $10: whipped cream, guava coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Kalani's Mai Tai - $13: malibu mango & passion fruit rum, bacardi rum, orange & pineapple juice, dark rum float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Painkiller - $13: bacardi rum, coconut cream, pineapple & orange juice, fresh grated nutmeg
- Pear Martini - $15: grey goose la poire vodka, st germaine elderflower liqueur, pear nectar, fresh basil & lime
- Lychee Martini - $14: titos vodka, monin lychee syrup, fresh lemon, splash of grapefruit juice
- Coffee - $5: alpen sierra
- Espresso - $4: illy coffee
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalani's
- Is Kalani's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Kalani's has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blackened Shrimp, French Fries and Salmon Side.
- What can I eat at Kalani's on a dairy-free diet?
- Blackened Shrimp, French Fries and Salmon Side carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Kalani's have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Tofu Steak with Garden Vegetables.
- Is Kalani's gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Kalani's?
- Mixed Seafood Grill, at roughly 77.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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