Restaurants in Kailua-Kona

“It was delicious and great service!”

“Amazing Tacoz with unique sauces! highly recommend!”

“Awesome, fresh food with healthy options! And so close to work!! 😁”

“We showed up around 12:45 on a Saturday in early May and they only had 1 kind of poke left (Hawaiian). And all their dessert parfaits were sold out. I will say that the quality of the ahi was 10/10, trimmed perfectly and truly melted in your mouth. I didn't care for the Rock salt in the Hawaiian style poke, it was too salty and I would not order it again. But the fish was fantastic and the rice was spot on. Next time we go back we will be sure to go before noon to have more options for ordering!”

“Clean tables, friendly staff, roomy and THE BEST WAFFLE WE EVER HAD!!!! Gotta do the CHANTILLY WAFFLE ! We loved the Big Island Grill so much, we went three times for breakfast during our vacay. Hubby LOVED the Loco Moco. I wish this restaurant existed in our town 💕 and seriously the chantilly waffle deserves an award ⭐️”

“The food is so incredible for a reasonable price! the owners are very friendly. fav dish is pad thai with shrimp, beef or chicken.”

“Loved the flavors! We had the Lilikoi Sour and the Kona Sunset.”

“We had our best Sushi ever 🇯🇵 😀👍”

“Our food was delicious and made to order. Kalua Loco moco was the first for me but so glad I tried it. Husband had the fresh ahi tuna sandwich, cooked great. 👍🏻”

“Lovely Coffee Shop! Five Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Won’t Disappoint!!!
We started our trip here—and made sure to end it here too. The Holiday Burger was an incredible surprise, packed with amazing flavors. The Ultimate Cheeseburger was pure perfection: unbelievably juicy and absolutely delicious.
If you’re traveling to Kona, this spot is a must-visit. It may be tucked away in a strip mall, but don’t let that fool you—it’s 100% worth it. Hands down, the best burger I’ve ever had!
Thank you for the fantastic food and excellent service. 🌟”

“One of the best breakfast places in Kona, try their ube latte and their matcha selection. Their food is also pretty good, absolutely loved their avocado toast. I went there twice during my visit!”

“Glenn was a good server. Easy to communicate with.”

“This was the culinary highlight of our trip to the big island! Sam and Jennifer are super kind in explaining the business-all local ingredients! Premium ingredients (local chocolate, Kona hinted brownies-Mac nut base ice cream)-wowza! Serious stuff! Come support this incredible shop. Yum!”

“Having a paint party on there lanai , they have the best Kona coffee and chai in town”

“Ryan was our bartender and he was so nice and friendly!!”

“Super great food, with an Asian touch. The poke and the fries were amazing!”

“Love the food We are making this our favorite food spot. The BOYB was great”

“Absolutely love this place wonderful Aloha vibes! Live music is also great. 😊”

“I was in Hawaii for a few days and I ate at Jackie Rey’s for one of those evenings. The food, atmosphere and staff were spectacular. Not the mention, the food layout was incredible. I highly recommend. Mahalo.”

“I personally love The Fishhopper. I believe they are the best restaurant in Kona. I adore the staff. The bartenders are top tier! My favorite dish is The Monchong Risotto.. it’s such a treat. Don’t hesitate to go and check them out. Have a drink for meee:)”

“Listen, when I tell you this is one of my favorite restaurants on the Island, I mean it. Luke is our guy and has always taken such good care of us. I've never had a bad meal or experience that Luke didn't take care of himself. The man is in a league of his own. The food is amazing, Chef prepares them phenomenally. In fact I think we want to make another reservation for tonight. See you guys there.”

“Love going here. I like their beer and the atmosphere. Staff is friendly and service is generally quick. I dont have much to complain about here and go back frequently. My only gripe was the wings. Although I thought they tasted fine, they were over sauced and had no crunch. For me its a texture thing. I like at least a little crunch to wings and they didnt have it. Pep rolls are dialed in, must try. I do like this place and will definitely be coming back.”

“We had a fantastic dinner, with outstanding service by Precious! She was a delight to talk with and paid very close attention to us throughout the evening. The octopus for an appetizer was so very delicious and our meals of Sea Bass and pasta with truffles and mushrooms were amazing! The atmosphere is beautiful with an ocean view and live music in the background. A bit on the pricy side, but if looking to splurge, a wonderful place for dinner!”

“Great night celebrating my Dads visit to Kona. Da Bomb fries and Kona fish tacos were delicious. Service was friendly and attentive, Widdy Loo - entertained- the beautiful Kona sunset was spectacular! Thanks for a wonderful evening!”

“This is a nice family owned business with convenient hours and location. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I'm a vegetarian, so I tried the Vegetable Fried Rice. It was decent. The portion was extremely large. I was able to get two meals out of it. Based on this experience, I would be willing to return and try other menu items. Service was very polite and the atmosphere was comfortable. I love the way they use their windows to display their menu!”

“We had a catfish basket and a shrimp boil. Both were very good with a lot of food. One of the better meals we had while traveling. It was not busy, very clean
Server was very pleasant and kept drinks filled and made sure we had everything for our meal.
Catfish basket came with fries. Shrimp boil had 1 small potato and 1 small ear of corn. We had 2 drinks and order of cheesesticks. Bill was about $60
Would definitely go back”

“The best salad I’ve had to date. The server cut the lettuce right off the plant at the table. It doesn’t get much fresher than that. Great experience and the view overlooking the golf course while eating during sunset was spectacular. Do yourself and the love of your life a favor and book it.”

“This place is amazing, the prices are incredible. All of this meat, 2 scoops of rice and macaroni salad for 14.99!!! The meat is so tender and deliciously marinated. Simple, small seating area but so worth it for a quick, inexpensive, DELICIOUS meal in Kona especially if you’re not trying to spend $30 a meal every time you go out to eat!”

“Our second visit this vacation and by far our favorite foods and drinks of all the island. Great staff to top off the experience.”

“WOW! These are the best donuts I have ever had. We came here with our young family of 6 and started out with 6 donuts and ended up licking the box clean and got another 6. They are perfected, delicious but not too sweet so you can eat and eat! also they are not your regular donut so ask about the flavors!!”

“Ono food guys! Go check out my brother Nephi!”

“Great gelato excellent service.”

“🌺🤙🏽 Huge shout-out to Kohola Coffee 🐋 🙌

Every time I stop by, I leave feeling so much aloha. This coffee truck is a true gem in our community, with reasonable prices and the freshest local ingredients.

What makes it extra special isn’t just the amazing coffee, it’s the heart behind it. Jeannette built this business from the ground up, and you can feel her passion and hard work in every detail. It’s rare to find a spot that serves incredible drinks and creates such a genuine sense of community, but she’s nailed it.

Even if you’re not a coffee person, there are plenty of other delicious drinks (the matcha is my favorite) and the food always hits the spot. The convenience of the drive-through also makes it so easy to swing by and grab something tasty on the go.

Highly recommend stopping in, it’s the best coffee shop in Kona. Plus supporting a self-made local entrepreneur who pours her heart into everything she does is the best bonus! 🌴✨”

“Best shaved ice on the big island!”

“We spend a lot of time (and money, lol) here. My kids love the smoothies and baked goods, my husband always orders the breakfast sandwiches. Friendly staff, nice options, and lots of seating. Great spot”

“amazing food and amazing people thank you so much 💗 delicious 😋”

“Absolutely yummy first stop on our trip so glad we stopped”

“Easy going 20 odd seating, me lucky with no wait the day. Savory & Galette mushroom, spinach, ham & tasty cheese. Swing fair tunes with a good ice Americano. Be back for the Dessert Crepes 🙏”

“WOW! These are the best donuts I have ever had. We came here with our young family of 6 and started out with 6 donuts and ended up licking the box clean and got another 6. They are perfected, delicious but not too sweet so you can eat and eat! also they are not your regular donut so ask about the flavors!!”

“This was the best meal I had on the island. I had a bento box with the Kalua Pork and spicy jungle sauce. Great flavor and the serving size was large. Dragonfruit lemonade was also a good treat! Highly recommend.”

“Fantastic Acai bowls. We visited recently from the UK and as soon as we discovered them we returned every day until we left!!”

“Was our first time and so yummy”

“The barista was really nice, I think her name might have been Danielle. We got the banana croffle and it was delicious. I believe that they validate parking as well”

“If you are ever visiting Kona you’ll have to put Acai Hawai’i Company on your to do list. Especially after a good workout at Planet Fitness. I highly recommend The Islander. Love the drizzled honey on top!”

“Love their signature Boneless Chicken Thighs and their potato salad too! 👍👍”

“This is my favorite place for Hawaiian food hands down. Fresh is in the name and that’s what you get. The best laulau, pretty much everything I have tried on the menu is da bomb. But don’t get me started on the chicken long rice! Nowhere else comes close! I dream about it. If you know what’s up then you know Hawaii Fresh Specialties is the spot for plate lunch in Kailua Kona.”

“Outstanding service and food. I appreciate the staggered reservations for the one-on-one service and recommendations! The food was amazing and I wish I could try the whole menu! Dessert was definitely the best part- the lilikoi mousse- phenom!”

“My husband and I really enjoyed our food. We ordered a crunch sushi roll, fried calamari, orange chicken and rice. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant.”

“This place is legit. Good poke. Go try it.

Edit: 3 years later and countless other poke bowls from other islands and restaurants, this is still hands down the best poke.”

“Awesome place Go Pack Go !”

“We love this place because the coffee is so good. Staff kind and knowledgeable. They offer a cool mail order service with nice savings to keep you supplied with beans. Great gift shop. A fun time in Naalehu.”

“Variety and close to where you stay”

“Our server Angel was amazing! Super friendly, prompt and engaging!”

“This place is special. Awesome crew , killer food and amazing live music! Only a few years old and already a Kona landmark! Do yourself a flavor and get ya some Willies!!🤙🏽”

“WOW what an amazing spot! My boyfriend and I went here for breakfast and we are so glad we did because our food was delicious. The decor in the restaurant is amazing. And if you don’t want to sit inside, there is a cute patio area too!”

“Fireart Cuisine has some of the best Asian food we have ever had! We are on a short visit to Hawaii, but we’ve already been there twice - the food is so good we had to come back! Both the beef and broccoli and the shrimp and broccoli have delicious flavor with perfectly cooked broccoli. The braised green beans and chicken (mild) was also delicious. And for desert, this was our first time ever trying fried ice-cream - delicious and so much fun! Staff are super kind and on the ball. Everyone seems to want to put out the best - for those who love great food, this little spot is an awesome find!”

“Family owned. The food is excellent, and cooked in a traditional way. The staff is friendly. Located in the International Market Place. It's a hidden gem!”

“The staff was very competent when placing our veganized order. Excellent tofu/veg curry dishes and a mild garlic tofu/veg dishes. Updated from previous review on 2026-04-25”

“The staff are wonderful & their food is incredible.”

“This place never disappoints l! Always create amazing beverages!”

“The BEST shave ice!!!!! Can’t wait to return!”

“The great joy of finding a Cajun, French blend to Hawaii! They’ve found their niche and do it well! A very unique menu with great snack offerings as well as solid lunches. Don’t change your style!”

“When in kona you must grab something from here. Everything is amazing and the people are awesome.”

“Carla's Omelet and Waffle/egg platter were both delicious. Wide variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner stuff. Chicken, fish, noodles, and more. Place stays busy whether dine in or grab and go. Local Favorite 4 sure! Hot sauce, pb cups, jelly, & all kinds of other condiments.”

“We had a great time the staff was there and attentive and the karaoke was so much fun! I will go back!”

“To visit Fun Factory Inc and have some FUN!”

“Filipino food here is MayJah 😋🤙🏾”

“If I could eat their food everyday I would. I’m grateful these guys are in town.”

“We started our first trip Kona side eating and ended it here as well!!! One of the best places in Kona that we found and the staff??? I wanted to take all the ladies home with me!!! They were so cute, so understanding, even when my husband walked away without taking our boxes up food, the waitress walked over cleaned everything up and left the food at the edge so we could see it!!! - sorry but here on Oahu you did that it's straight into the trash!!!
It is with a bowling alley... So... It can get loud but our group thought the food and the service was worth the crashing of pins!!!”

“Absolutely delicious made to order takeaway rolls. They're generously sized - one per person is more than enough. Our go to for a perfect post diving lunch!”

“awesome atmosphere, great staff, Locals always a Hoot . . .”

“I am so in love with this place!!! I feel peaceful, happy, safe, accepted as I am!!! Met lots of super nice people here as well! It started when my friends invited me to meet them 10/23/2021, at the Mask at 1pm- I stayed till closing- they have karaoke songs, I love music! Then asked the owner if I could have my birthday party there. He surprised me by saying “yes” long story short- the rest is history. I look forward to going there, the bartenders are ohana (family) to me, so are the patrons, I feel a connection to others. Comfy, cozy, casual or dressed up, it doesn’t matter!!! Everything they have there I enjoy, trivia, darts, pool table, karaoke, drinks, sells lau lau (a local favorite, pork/salt butterfish in taro leaves-steamed to perfection, so ono -delicious) I am just a regular person, authentic and honest - like the people who are there. It’s a everybody type of place from all walks of life!!! Mahalo for reading my recommendation and hope to see you here! A hui Hou (until we meet again) if you read any bad comments-it’s the person, not the place. Aloha my friends!!! Xoxo 😘 me Ke Aloha pumehana ❤️”

“We had so much FUN here! Great atmosphere and Corey the bartender was awesome! Three pooltables and a juke box. Bring dollars for change machine and juke box!!!🤗🌶️❣️Also has dart machines..”

“Excellent lodge. Very friendly and welcoming. Food was great and reasonably price. Great entertainment, music bands and comedy events.”

“We were very impressed with the quality of these coffee beans. I wanted to bring home to Michigan authentic Kona Coffee. I paid a high price, however, it was worth it! This coffee is freshly grown in Kailua-Kona. The Peaberry Med Roast is a smooth cup of coffee! We loved it!”

“Great food and great service. Coleslaw a must.”

“I recently stopped in to get lunch and they started serving the kalua pork again (My Favorite) this bowl with all the yummy veggies plus the brown rice, extra sweet potato, edamame and miso good dressing was the BOMB! The service here is outstanding, super friendly and nice staff. Definitely recommend stopping here for a healthy and great lunch!”

“My wife and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary on the Big Island and wanted to experience the best the island had to offer. Ulu Ocean Grille did not disappoint! Here is a summary of our dinner: We thoroughly enjoyed the Ebi Tempura roll - (it was good enough that we have encouraged several family members to join us at Ulu this evening for sushi and dinner) For our entrées we had the Mahi Mahi and the Spicy Crab Noodles. Both were perfectly prepared, very flavorful, and the presentation was perfect. For dessert, we couldn't decide between the chocolate or vanilla (the flavor of the evening) soufflé, so we got one of each (you only celebrate 20 years once!). Again, perfectly prepared and presented and was thoroughly enjoyed. And I can't overstate how excellent the service was. The staff went out of their way to make the experience memorable. It was the best dining experience I have ever had and I don't expect to top it soon, unless they outdo themselves when we return this evening. Ulu & Four Seasons Resort - well done!”

“I ate there twice in March, and twice in April, not brisk service, Hawaiian leisure!, but incredible food! The coconut shrimp, with either sauce (although I loved the sweet chili), both panko and beer battered fish and chips were delicious, and I never expected to find THE tastiest BLT sandwich I have ever eaten!”

“Food o Hawaii is by far the best delivery service. Noah is the best as well!!”

“Love the food We are making this our favorite food spot. The BOYB was great”

“the place was really good and had great customer service and it was very welcoming I recommend going there”

“Our second visit this vacation and by far our favorite foods and drinks of all the island. Great staff to top off the experience.”

“Got there one hour before closing. Parking is behind the building; there is a homeless encampment to the North of the building but they don't bother anyone. Wait to get in was about 15 min. The staff was quick in taking the order and bringing out the food. Everything we ordered was excellent, we will come back.”

“One of the best breakfast places in Kona, try their ube latte and their matcha selection. Their food is also pretty good, absolutely loved their avocado toast. I went there twice during my visit!”

“Fantastic lunch today. Great view and excellent service”

“Loved the flavors! We had the Lilikoi Sour and the Kona Sunset.”

“Best Asian ribs and sushi ever!”

“When in kona you must grab something from here. Everything is amazing and the people are awesome.”

“I just found this place today. What a great location, high above the shopping center. The views go for miles. I ordered the Coconut Shrimp and a Raspberry Rita, which was so pretty, with the sugar rim. Friendly service & yummy food.”

“Great place to meet friends for the amazing schooners!”

“Our food was delicious and made to order. Kalua Loco moco was the first for me but so glad I tried it. Husband had the fresh ahi tuna sandwich, cooked great. 👍🏻”

“Carla's Omelet and Waffle/egg platter were both delicious. Wide variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner stuff. Chicken, fish, noodles, and more. Place stays busy whether dine in or grab and go. Local Favorite 4 sure! Hot sauce, pb cups, jelly, & all kinds of other condiments.”

“Killer pizza! All that needs to be said...”

“We had a quick lunch. Service was pretty quick and the view of the bay was nice.”

“Won’t Disappoint!!!
We started our trip here—and made sure to end it here too. The Holiday Burger was an incredible surprise, packed with amazing flavors. The Ultimate Cheeseburger was pure perfection: unbelievably juicy and absolutely delicious.
If you’re traveling to Kona, this spot is a must-visit. It may be tucked away in a strip mall, but don’t let that fool you—it’s 100% worth it. Hands down, the best burger I’ve ever had!
Thank you for the fantastic food and excellent service. 🌟”

“Having a paint party on there lanai , they have the best Kona coffee and chai in town”

“I was looking up ice cream spots near me during a stay this past week and saw all the glowing reviews and knew I had to try it. Went yesterday a few hours before my flight home and it did not disappoint. I had guava and passionfruit in sweet cream and it was fantastic! So so good. Owner was friendly and nice to chat with :) I only wish I could have tried more flavors but not a bad problem to have ;)”

“Service was very good. Waitresses were kind and attentive.
Food ordered:
Shrimp tempura: very crispy, light and flavorful tempura. The oil tasted clean and shrimp fresh
Unagi Bento Box: Goyza were a little greasy but flavorful; Miso was very strong, lots of tofu pieces; Unagi was large, good flavor, cooked well
Jasmine Iced Tea: Very good flavor

Cons: They DO NOT serve alcohol. No wine or beer”

“An absolute diamond in the rough. Our family of four was visiting from Maui and had breakfast here and everything was yummy, wholesome, and not loaded down with butter/grease like so many other breakfast menus. Plenty of free parking and a very friendly staff. Definitely coming back the next time we’re in Kona.”

“I had the spicy pork cubbap bowl with garlic spinach , and a Tiramisu mochi donut. It was delicious. The shop is spotlessly clean, and the treats look amazing. The staff were friendly and even offered me a sample for the spice level. Prices were fair for Kailua-Kona
A new neighborhood favorite, looking forward to trying the rest of the menu.”

“best view in kona. Great atmosphere. loving the family owned vibe. food was amazing and good price point. happy hour at 8p. ladies night on Thursdays $4 selected drinks. can't beat a place like this. live music on weekends.”

“Wonderful, quality coffee. We ordered chocolate macadamia nut iced lattes and it was perfect. Not too much ice, not overly sweet or milky, but great flavor. Fast and friendly service in a drive through!”

“Perfect spot on Ali’i drive. Went there twice in a day because it was THAT good! Day or night it’s a great spot to get a frozen drink, hangout in a comfy chair and enjoy the view. The staff is fantastic and great to talk to. Will be going back!”

“Came here with my girls for some bites, drinks, and a sunset view. Not disappointed. The view is amazing! The service all around is great, and special shout out to Cheyne our bartender. He took great care of us!! Jour was also amazing and made us feel so welcomed.”

“The food is fabulous, so delish..highly recommend”

“Great cocktails! Ordered clams and ribeye carpaccio. Both excellent. Not the usual tiki drinks only but well crafted cocktails. Menu selections avoid the usual fried this and fried that”

“Island Breeze is a buffet dinner + music, dance and activity show. All performances were related to the Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. All good to great. Fire eater was the highlight. Food was good but more suited to International non vegetarian audience, not an Indian vegetarian like me.”

“Great Food! Good Prices Great Service! Recommend! 10/10”

“Ono service and food!!! Please go down!”

“A local friend tipped me off to this spot, and it ended up being the highlight of my time on the Big Island. Sitting at Talk Story with a drink in hand at sunset is an absolute must if you’re anywhere nearby. Eric, the bartender, made one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had and was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. After having a drink here, be sure to visit shipwreck bar for some sushi followed by a beach walk. This is the kind of place that makes you want to stay a little longer.”