8 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Kailua Kona

“The brisket nacho is the bomb!!! Also the guy behind the corner is very sweet and kind and recognized us when we came back to get more nachos a couple days later.“

“I vacationed here for a week in September 2025 and Kona Chinese BBQ was so good that I had to get it twice! I ordered the Chicken Katsu via DoorDash both times, leaving special instructions for extra Katsu sauce and fried rice instead of white rice - and both times they followed through! Very generous portions and everything was absolutely delicious, it was exactly the experience I was hoping for. Would recommend if you love chicken katsu and fried rice like I do!“

“Despite our visit, we were unable to sample any cuisine due to a language barrier with the counter attendant. While we appreciate the establishment’s ambiance and customer base, we were unable to communicate our dietary preferences for halal meat due to the attendant’s limited English proficiency. This prevented us from avoiding potential cross-contamination concerns.“

“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!“

“L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is my go-to for a taste of the islands. I also highly recommend the Chicken Katsu; it's always crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious katsu sauce on the side. The mac salad is a must-have, and it really completes the classic plate lunch experience. The food is consistently good and a great option for a hearty, satisfying meal.“

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

“The L&L's on the big island Kona side have always served some of the best meals you can buy at affordable prices. The quickness and most importantly deliciousness of the food is always outstanding. If your a local or visiting you must try one of these amazing establishments. Mahalo!“

“Not a lot of choices on this island after 7pm. KFC ran out of chicken and closed after we waited k. Line for 15 mins so decided to come here. We were STARVING! So I was so happy they had very good pricing ! If you’re hungry and on a budget then this will do!“