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!! 😁”

“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 ⭐️”

“Fresh, flavorful, and full of aloha!
Pau Hana Poke is hands-down one of the best poke spots I’ve visited in Hawaii. The fish is incredibly fresh, and the variety of poke styles. I loved the option to mix and match sides.

The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience feels authentically local. It’s a small shop with limited outside seating, so it’s perfect for takeout. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. If you’re in Kona and craving poke, this place is a must. I’ll definitely be back!”

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

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

“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. 🌟”

“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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“We had our best Sushi ever 🇯🇵 😀👍”

“Obsessed with their taro foam matcha latte- lily's special. If you love matcha don't miss out, this place is legendary! My group also had and loved their espresso martinis. Food was alright.”

“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”

“Stopped in after a long day in the water and we were super excited to have a delicious meal in a beautiful setting. The service was incredible our waitress was super attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. The food was INCREDIBLE. The guys all had the steak and were impressed with how perfectly they were cooked. My hubby added the lobster tail and said it was great. My daughter had the chicken and said it was juicy and seasoned perfectly. I did the gorgonzola bacon gnocchi and some asparagus and thought both were cooked perfectly. We all left incredibly full but in a great way, the way you feel after enjoying clean ingredients cooked to perfection!”

“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.”

“The food at Fish Hopper,Kona, was great! My husband thought the pulled pork sandwich was the best he had ever had! My parmersan crusted fish was excellent! We do wish the wings weren’t just during happy hours.”

“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.”

“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!”

“You can't ask for a more perfect scenery, just steps from the ocean, always, breathtaking and beautiful! A truly special place to dine! And the staff is top-notch! So accommodating!”

“Really great chinese food at very reasonable prices especially for the island. Lots of locals and working people est here because of the price, portion size, wide menu selections, great ac, plenty of seating, and super fast service.”

“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 food, the best drinks and by far the best service. I wish I remembered my servers name because she really deserved it! She worked so hard and was so lovely. Id come back in a heartbeat if she was serving me!”

“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.”

“Food 4/5 - Ordered mochiko chicken plate and beef chow fun. Chow fun noodles were al dente, as it could’ve been a little more softer. Beef pieces are thinly sliced, but are portioned generously. It has the “wok-hei”, but could use some more soy sauce. Mochiko chicken was nicely fried, as the chicken wasn’t dry. Mac salad was good too.

Service 3/5 - Service is normal for a take-out style restaurant.

Ambiance 3/5 - This is focused more as a take-out style restaurant, so there are only a couple tables inside. Tables are tidy and condiments are kept clean.

Overall - Had a pleasant experience and would visit again.”

“We ate here after 12 hours of traveling and could not have been happier. The service was so friendly and outdoor seating with tiki torches and a view of the water was great. My son isn’t always the most adventurous eater but he asked to try the clams from my seafood stew and pronounced that he “loves clams more than pizza”. It was his first time trying it. He had the kid’s grilled cheese with fries, and myself and my friend had the Crabby Patties crab cakes, cocktails, fish n chips and seafood stew. Everuthing came out quickly, hot and fresh. It was just what we needed after airport food all day.”

“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!”

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

“The baristas were super friendly and the coffee is incredible. I tried the Mac nut flavor with a cream cheese cold foam topping and the combo is incredible. I like strong coffee and this hit the spot!”

“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 🙏”

“The people were nice, the food was delicious, including the pastries, and it is a nice little shop to have a bite to eat. Would definitely return if I come back to area.”

“I am so sad this place is closing! The donuts are wonderfully delicious and they come up with all kinds of combos that are yum!! The workers are great! Helpful and kind. My favorite was the bacon one. We will miss you! #damnCovid2020”

“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 staff are wonderful & their food is incredible.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“Variety and close to where you stay”

“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.”

“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!!🤙🏽”

“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”

“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!”

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

“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!”

“Friendly staff and fantastic food 😋”

“Plenty of flavors also a cheat sheet inside to help those who don’t know”

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

“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.”

“Food is great, need dining area though.”

“Most food looked really good
Loco moco patty that was handmade was really good. The gravy seemed like it came out of a can and was not very warm.
Looks like the burgers are very popular
The club sandwich looked amazing”

“Always great Pizza here. We frequent Kona Crust pizza and Support the Sale of Comic books there. They also sell local artist comics like “Pineapple Man” which is awesome. They make a great Sicilian slices”

“The beer was cold. The food was hot. The bar tender was friendly. Hamburger was tasty, the ahi and shrimp bites were seasoned nicely. All was good. The other patrons were friendly too. The only negative was that someone threw up close by, and the smell waffted into the restaurant.”

“Filipino food here is MayJah 😋🤙🏾”

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

“This place has such a wide menu and we were so impressed with the delicious food and large portions, cannot wait to come here again!
Great customer service as well, super helpful with this pregnant lady trying to figure out what to order! Lol”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

“Obsessed with their taro foam matcha latte- lily's special. If you love matcha don't miss out, this place is legendary! My group also had and loved their espresso martinis. Food was alright.”

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

“Fantastic lunch today. Great view and excellent service”

“Best Asian ribs and sushi ever!”

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

“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.”

“Great restaurant. Food, service and atmosphere... a trifecta!”

“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. 🌟”

“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. 👍🏻”

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

“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 ⭐️”

“Food is great, need dining area though.”

“I come here often to grab a quick post workout snack. It’s very convenient because it’s on the way home & parking is easy and free. I’ve tried their bulgogi, spam & egg, and tuna Kimbap — so filling and delicious. I appreciate that it’s a thin layer of rice and lots of actual ingredients. I had their bulgogi protein bowl + added sunny side up egg with a side of Korean mashed potatoes. Absolutely lovely and flavorful. I’ve also had their Korean shave ice. I’m not into super sweet desserts, so I had the sesame one and I really enjoyed it. Totally worth trying this place out!”

“I went straight to his place after getting off the plane. It felt great. I ordered sushi and a set meal. The food was fresh and tasted good. Highly recommended!!!”

“On a hot Sunday afternoon, the Malama Coffee drive-thru was a welcome sight! I got the Mauna Kea Frappe and it was so refreshing! The flavor was delicious. Rich, but not overly sweet. And the texture was also perfect. So smooth and creamy! I have to add that the young lady who waited on me was one of the sweetest and most genuinely happy people I have ever met. This is the best place in Kona to get your caffeine boost and also a refill on positive vibes!”

“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!”

“Delicious Take-out purchase was the Combo 9 Bento and the Dynamite Shrimp Bento. Very authentic Japanese flavors, unbelievable they make vegetables Nishime daily. I'll only make it on New Year's day.”

“We’ve been to four luaus in our days and this one ranks in the top two…being narrowly beat by our favorite on Maui! We purchased Ali’i tickets and it was ABSOLUTELY worth the cost…do it!! We got to enter the Lū’au first, were sat right up front, given drinks first, and then were able to go to the buffet line first. The staff was amazing and friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! 10/10 would recommend and if we go back to the Big Island we will go back. Thank you Island Breeze!”

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

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