Restaurants in Kailua-Kona

“Flew over from Oahu to check out Journey Cafe. Not disappointed. Delicious food, nice ambiance, location could be better-like OAHU! Please come to our island! And bring the vegan ice cream � SO ONO!”

“Top notch Poki! Exactly what we came for. It was heavenly delicious.

Parking: We parked on the side of the road. No parking was available in front of the store.”

“Great food truck in a cool little market. Highly recommend the steak and pork tacos. Chicken was alright but the other two were super flavorful and the steak wasn't chewy at all.”

“Excellent food, friendly staff, excellent experience!”

“For our first time here we had high expectations with word from locals and reservation only. We ordered the omakase"chefs choice multiple meal". let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint and EVERYTHING was so DELICIOUS !! Absolutely wonderful service and atmosphere. It gave my husband and I a very personal and high end feel . Thank you so much for having us”

“This place is amazing!!! We started off with the nature trail where you see a lot of interesting and beatiful Flora and at the end you see a breathtaking view overlooking the ocean. The Coffee tour was quick(about 15-20 mins) but packed with information on history of Kona coffee, how its grown, processed and into your morning cup. A must visit when you're in Kona.”

“Food was amazing. I got the lava lava burger family got the ultimate burger. Food was hot and fresh. Not your typical greasy fast food but fresh and healthy instead. Would highly recommend!”

“This was a great place to eat. The food tasted amazing (definitely certified ono aka delicious) and very filling. The staff was friendly and the service was relatively quick. All of the ingredients were fresh. It was very close to the ocean and local shops, and there was a bathroom inside (which was an extra bonus if you've been out and about). I would definitely recommend it to others!”

“This is a cute coffee shop next to Willie’s. There is a parking lot in the back. I have tried the iced ube latte and the coffee frost with ube. I prefer the iced ube latte which wasn’t too sweet. There is some seating inside and outside. They also serve Malasadas from paradise bakery, but they all sold out by the time I got there.”

“My wife and I came across Aloha Vibes purely by coincidence and what a gem. We had been having the worst travel experience to Hawaii imaginable. When we walked in to the restaurant, Jessica was just so friendly and so compassionate to what we had been through. She recommended a few drinks and dinner options and it was all amazing. Dinner here has been the highlight of our vacation. Perfectly cooked and so delicious. Thank you to Jessica and the entire staff at Aloha Vibes for such a remarkable experience.”

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

“we came here for my friends going away dinner and we loved it! the food and service were incredible!”

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

“Great sushi rolls. Had the “train wreck” 3 times. On there specialty rolls they ask you to try them first without using soy sauce and they are right. You don’t need it. So good and the employees are super friendly.”

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

“Great food! It’s not on the beach front like other restaurants but the food is superb! Much better quality food than most!”

“Everything thing was great but we did wait almost 30 mins for drinks. So not great start but our Server Jerry was great, offered some free appetizers and was a fantastic host. Overall very good experience. Location is fabulous and food delicious, beverages, once they arrived...excellent.”

“It was a little pricey, but I split the South Point Pesto Pizza and it was so good!!! The pairing of the Mac nut pesto with broccoli and chicken just hit the spot. Highly recommend if you’re willing to spend a little bit more than usual on a meal.”

“Last minute decision to come here for dinner, we had a great view of the sea and watched the crazy boogie boarders on the huge waves, free entertainment yay! Our server (Emma??) was super sweet. Everyone enjoyed their meal albeit a bit pricey...but it's Hawaii ?! The one pet peeve I have is pace of service. Our food came before cocktails/drinks. Bar is busy with all of us tourists needing our Mai Tai or Pina Colada fix ?”

“Perfectly located next to the ocean with crashing waves, good food and friendly staff! I enjoyed the Poke pie bowl (delicious) and my spouse ordered the trio sliders with spicy fries. The atmosphere alone encourages us to go back (there doesn't seem to be many restaurants ON the water) but we'll definitely be back for more great eats also.”

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

“Best Asian ribs and sushi ever!”

“The inside of the restaurant is a bit weird, but the food is amazing. No problem with the service, the food was ready within about 5 minutes. The food was hot and was delicious. Don’t know how this place is rated 4.1 stars. If you’re looking for a good dinner, this is the place.”

“The experience was humorous since it is a unique dining experience. Food was good but not fantastic. Not the healthiest of meals. The restaurant uses an unnecessarily large amount of plastic waist which was disappointing to me. There is room for improvement.”

“Food was pretty standard pho cuisine. Employees weren't friendly but the place seems very authentic. Still, gonna have to give it four stars since it didn't rock my socks.

Vegetarian options: No Tofu options.”

“My son's a chef and we were celebrating a teenage birthday. Tried a risk on this new service and it was great. All the tools and seasonings and this great mango sauce. They Taught him how to cut and grill everything. Easy to find location. This is great! Highly recommend! We did it all in about 90 mins”

“Cheap prices for a large amount of food. They have a variety of dishes including local plate lunch favorites. We mostly order out. They have a few tables inside and a few tables outside.”

“Delicious. But y'all gotta chill out on the use of MSG. I couldn't hydrate enough after eating a beef BBQ plate...constant dry mouth...a common result of consuming too much ”

“We had a Birthday party there. Excellent food. Staff was super friendly and so helpful.”

“My family has been coming to this restaurant for now 4 generations. The quality has remained exceptional in the 27 years I have personally been eating here. Great for large families and parties. Prices very reasonable for the amount of food.”

“I cant recommend them enough. I placed a big order for my wedding. Not only were they so easy to work with and accommodating, but the donuts were out of this world amazing! Thank you sooooo much!!! Mahalo! ❤️”

“A family friendly restaurant that has local plates. Everyone is welcoming and very nice. You want local kine this is the place.”

“Great gelato excellent service.”

“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!”

“The best cafe latte I’ve ever had. Friendly and efficient service!”

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

“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”

“If you like spicy fried chicken then Willie’s is a must when visiting Kona.”

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

“1. The beans are roasted directly in the store. Drinking a cup of fragrant iced latte in the morning makes me feel alert.

2. They sell a lot of goods, so there is something to look at while waiting for coffee.

3. Big Island Beads also sells honey... Vanilla honey costs $1 more than what is sold at the farm;; No, it makes me feel sick to my stomach, wondering how they can sell it cheaper than where it was produced.”

“This little place is a delight to discover!

Sadly they do not have a gluten-free and or dairy- free option available.

It is a pricey little taste of pizza heaven! I could taste that the ingredients are good; it’s very much like the pizza I ate over in some smaller European countries I had the privilege to visit.

Pizza crust is thin, sauce not over done, and toppings good. I especially enjoyed the selection of cheeses; I chose the fresh mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesano. The fresh mozzarella it isn’t shredded so it has a different appearance and taste in my opinion.

The garlic bits are perfect in taste and are still fluffy when cool!

The 12inch pizza is the biggest option.

Over all I say it’s gonna be the rare occasion to Oder food from here due to the price, but an occasion because it is SUCH a delicious pizza!

Sorry for photos of the half eaten food, but figured some is better than none!

Enjoy if you go.”

“It opened at 10 o'clock, so I tried to do an open run.
Dapok Shack arrived about an hour later, at 11am, due to waking up late due to jet lag.
However, there was still parking and there weren't many people, so luckily we ordered quickly.
I ordered 2 bowls, each with brown white rice, seaweed on the side, and ate cow's milk, basic salmon, spicy salmon, and basic salmon.
Personally, Soyou was delicious, but it was a little salty, so it was delicious when eaten with rice, and the existing one was just as delicious.
There aren't many drinks, so I recommend buying them together.”

“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!”

“Was our first time and so yummy”

“Grindz Cafe is one of those spots that I'm always looking for. This is a small café where the food is great and the service is very friendly. There are a lot of dishes with Hawaiian influence that are different than other places. I would highly recommend this spot if you are looking for a small local café with great food, good prices and friendly service.”

“Very friendly service, they always remember to serve your blizzards upside down! Flavours are good and the food is consistent.Check out my food Instagram @erinxeats for more!”

“I love Starbucks ❤️. It doesn't matter which store I go too it is always a good experience!!!I worked for 10 yrs as a Starbucks manager. My favorite job ever. I wish the Partners now knew how lucky they are to be employed by such a great company. Buy there stock for your future??”

“I love visiting this particular Starbucks for my overly sweet overly caffeinated beverages(just the way I crave them). The workers are always pleasant the place is kept clean and service is prompt even with a large drive thru line.Ohh my freaking lordy just thinking about a quad venti white chocolate macadamia cold brew is making me look for my car keys. See you all soon.”

“I ordered via the McD App. Food was ready and hot when I arrived. Tasted great!
Note: Don’t get directions from the McD App. It takes you to a vacant site just up the road. Go directly to Apple or Google Maps. This McD’s is in the Walmart.”

“I go through the drive-thru often and the service is fast and friendly. I always get good food at a good price and speedy service. :)”

“What can I say it's McDonald's! It used to be very expensive here on the island now it's fairly priced and still great food. Shakes are really good! Fries are still salty!”

“The fried chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
It's been a while since I've eaten Japanese fried chicken, and it's even more delicious than other fried chicken restaurants in Japan!
I couldn't finish the fried chicken bento I bought for lunch by myself, so I warmed it up and ate it at night, and it was still delicious even after a while.
I also ordered spicy mayo for the sauce, but the fried chicken was delicious as is.”

“Delicious and authentic local fare made by a lovely local family….counter service in a food court is fast and perfect for to go orders. Best Banana bread and kalua pork we had all week ? I got the laulau and kalua pork mixed plate with poi, lomi-lomi and haupia and it was FANTASTIC….my son loved the poke and made us go BACK for 2 more pans of banana bread before we flew home ?”

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

“A decent bar on the Ali'i drive, with a good tap section and televisions for sports. Better for dudes looking to hang out than families

Parking: Large parking lot around the block”

“A very good vegetarian dish (fried rice) and also a very good Mongolian beef with a little rice. In addition, I immediately received two glasses of water with ice without being asked and ordered and received two small cold longboard beers. The service was very friendly and gave us good advice.
We were also happy to enjoy cheap and tasty Chinese food.

Vegetarian options: Fried rice with vegetables was extremely good and came to our table hot”

“Terrific coffee and staff. Stayed at the Marriott across the street and came over every morning (and most afternoons) for a dark roast. Highly recommend! My wife had her morning latte and I usually had a dark roast with a separate shot of espresso. My fav coffee was the Kau natural dark roast, but everything was good!”

“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.”

“Stopped by because of the açaí bowls but the drinks were so good. The barista suggested something ube since it was house made. So good! My boys got açaí bowls and were very happy. I got a banana bread with cookie butter warmed and it was delicious! Definitely visiting again. And everything heart shaped was so cute.”

“We loved this place during our visit and came 4x! I realize that’s pretty crazy, but it was so fun to get a refreshing drink here since we don’t have these shops where I’m from! Jasmine was so kind to us and we loved getting to know her a little bit! Clean store & very friendly staff.”

“Loko Wraps actually helped cater our wedding of ~50 people and we can not speak highly enough about how much we and our guests enjoyed everything we ordered! A handful of our guests loved our taco bar so much, they ended up going back to Loko Wrap’s storefront the next day for lunch! We ordered a handful of different veggie and meat fillings, sides, sauces and toppings. The ceviche, BBQ jackfruit and shoyu chicken are AMAZING. Mike was super friendly over the phone and helped us put together a delicious menu that our guests all loved. Highly recommend Loko Wraps for catering, you will not be disappointed!”

“BRP is a must stop when we visit Hawaii. Best pizza on the planet and the Li Hing Margarita is out of this world!!”

“The tropical flavors all complimented each other and it wasn’t too sweet which is just how I like it. Too much sugar gives me migraines. The customer service was wonderful as well. Will definitely go back when I visit the big island again.”

“Shrimp ceviche was so delicious! Chorizo taco and carne asada taco was so good as well! Todo estaba riquísimo! Gracias”

“HONESTLY, I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED VISITING THIS PLACE- THE FOOD WAS TERRIFIC, THE SERVICE GUY WAS GREAT, AND THE BONUS WAS THE VENUE AND BEING ABLE TO HAVE ALL AGES TOGETHER FOR FUN!!”

“the bartender was attentive and the food was great. they occaisionally have good live music.”

“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”

“This is a cute coffee shop next to Willie’s. There is a parking lot in the back. I have tried the iced ube latte and the coffee frost with ube. I prefer the iced ube latte which wasn’t too sweet. There is some seating inside and outside. They also serve Malasadas from paradise bakery, but they all sold out by the time I got there.”

“If you like spicy fried chicken then Willie’s is a must when visiting Kona.”

“Fantastic lunch today. Great view and excellent service”

“BRP is a must stop when we visit Hawaii. Best pizza on the planet and the Li Hing Margarita is out of this world!!”

“Good food and a nice view, but honestly, in an area full of amazing dining options, this wasn't anything out of the ordinary. Pricey food, not much to offer if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions.”

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

“It opened at 10 o'clock, so I tried to do an open run.
Dapok Shack arrived about an hour later, at 11am, due to waking up late due to jet lag.
However, there was still parking and there weren't many people, so luckily we ordered quickly.
I ordered 2 bowls, each with brown white rice, seaweed on the side, and ate cow's milk, basic salmon, spicy salmon, and basic salmon.
Personally, Soyou was delicious, but it was a little salty, so it was delicious when eaten with rice, and the existing one was just as delicious.
There aren't many drinks, so I recommend buying them together.”

“We just revisited Kona after a four year away. The name change didn’t effect service or quality. We had a great server Shiloh and so friendly. Honestly we had a margarita and a Bloody Mary with an order of onion rings. I hope to have time to go back before we leave the island.”

“One of the best experience I have had at a restaurant in what seems like a long time. The service is above all others, the food tastes like everyone loves their profession, made from scratch and with love. And the atmosphere is very classy. Very very pleased with this place, I wish all the success to them.”

“Food was amazing. I got the lava lava burger family got the ultimate burger. Food was hot and fresh. Not your typical greasy fast food but fresh and healthy instead. Would highly recommend!”

“This was a great place to eat. The food tasted amazing (definitely certified ono aka delicious) and very filling. The staff was friendly and the service was relatively quick. All of the ingredients were fresh. It was very close to the ocean and local shops, and there was a bathroom inside (which was an extra bonus if you've been out and about). I would definitely recommend it to others!”

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

“The tropical flavors all complimented each other and it wasn’t too sweet which is just how I like it. Too much sugar gives me migraines. The customer service was wonderful as well. Will definitely go back when I visit the big island again.”

“Great food truck in a cool little market. Highly recommend the steak and pork tacos. Chicken was alright but the other two were super flavorful and the steak wasn't chewy at all.”

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

“Such a cute drive through coffee shop! The owner Jeannette is so nice and provided quick service. We got the ube latte is and the breakfast croissant- absolutely delicious!!”

“This place is awesome! The portion sizes are so big. We got the mini ramen combination plate and wow so good! So much food and for under $20?! The staff was also so friendly.”

“Located close to King Kama Courtyard Marriott, this delightful coffee house serves the smoothest coffee and amazing avocado toast (try +salmon, the best)! Thank you, Hayley and team for a consistently great breakfast experience ? <3”