27 Best Bars in Kailua Kona

“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.“

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

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

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

“Love this place! Strong drinks, laid back atmosphere, friendly staff and dogs. This place definitely deserves 5*.“

“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.“

“aloha vibes for everyone share the love friendship great energy & the atmosphere & all amazing staff will treat you like a queen or king! spread the aloha tell my bar kitty says hi:) meowwwww“

“We were here after sunrise on Dec 26th . OUR order :
Local Hawaiian Awa
Chicken and butterfish lau lau
Sweet potato in coconut milk appetizer

Awa ( Hawaiian Cava)- was unique, it is made from the root of pepper plant . It is an acquired taste , so very glad we tried it. We drank our bowl.

CHICKEN LAU LAU- the greens , Butterfield combo was great. Kimchi being a good accompaniment. This was a good satisfying bowl of food. Comes with - purple sweet potato, greens butter fish n chicken, 2 balls of rice topped with furikake, kimchi.

Sweet potato in coconut milk- this was a disappointment. We couldn't eat it. The root veggie was bland, the coconut milk was not seasoned. I had eaten something similar to this in a luau with coconut cream and loved it. This dish here was sub par.“

“Lots of bad reviews were warning me off, but I gave it a crack, like who wants to leave a resort anyway.
Burger was nice. Staff were attentive. 20 bucks for a burger in a resort to me sounds like good value.
$5 beer in happy hour.“

“Our family of 11 dined here on July 28th. We chose this restaurant as it was close to where we would be doing the Manta Ray Swim and where others that were golfing at Kona Country Club were close as well. The food was delicious. I think we had a little of everything at our table. Sweet chili wings, fries, Chicken Teriyaki, Seafood Pasta, Fish Tacos, are just a few of the items our crew enjoyed! Oh, and the Chocolate cake was amazing! Our sever, Cherlynn (I hoped I spelled it right) was absolutely outstanding! While we were at dinner our swim was canceled. We were a little bummed but her attitude, personality, and spirit was just what we needed! She truly has the kindest soul and a great resprentation of Aloha. Thank you for a wonderful experience. The Forbes Family Greenville, NC“

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

“So so fun I wish I was there every day and they play Seahawks every Sunday when there’s a game on no matter what even though it’s a 49ers bar they prefer Seahawks lol I love ringing my bell whenever I can there ring them bell Seahawks let’s go“

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

“Great ambience, ocean views and Lianne was a great wait person.“

“I love this place for happy hour. $2 off the mai tais, which isn't a lot, but they are sizable and delicious. Sitting by the swimming pool with the ocean in the background is the cherry on top. We got the wings with sauce on the side which were great... deep fried and crunchy.“

“Great vibe with excellent food and drinks. The setting is beautiful, overlooking the sea and perfect for watching the sunset. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Service was a bit slow, but completely understandable given how busy they were. Overall, a wonderful experience and a place worth visiting again.“

“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!“

“We stopped by this hole in the wall because of the great view . Little did we know they serve the best pina coloda I've ever had 😋! Kate was our server and took the time to talk story ,bring us our yummy wings (piping hot ) and check back on us. Thank you Kate and Da Shark Shack 🤙“

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

“Staff was excellent and friendly. Fast service and on top of everything when it came to our food and drinks. Decor is cool and the food was excellent, plus the night we were there, there was live music which made us stay longer and get more drinks. Also a great spot for the sunset too!“

“We just enjoyed a beautiful sunset while we sipped a Maitai. Followed by a delicious Caprese appetzer and the entrees which included Egg plant parmigiana and Aloha Chicken and Build your own pasta. Our server, Emily, was very attentive and extremely professional. all in all we had an excellent experience hope you try it.“

“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.“

“Rolled up randomly a Monday night, we were the only ones but that made it even more fun. They had 3 HUGE books of songs to choose from. Staff was friendly and pricing wasn't bad. When I swing through Kona again I will definitely stop by.“

“Great quiet views of the bay! This place is tucked away within a shopping area so it is easy to miss but I am so glad we found it. It was a relaxing location to sit for dinner after the sunset. I had the Mahi Mahi fish and chips. It was all good and so we're the pina coladas.“

“The bartender Darcy was awesome“