50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Kailua Kona

“It was delicious and great service!“

“One of the best meals we had on the big island. Fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked. We went back for another the day before we departed but the store was closed for renovations. Although we were disappointed we didn't get a second chance to enjoy, we're grateful we were able to experience one of the best burgers we've ever had! Highly recommend“

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

“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. 👍🏻“

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

“We had our best Sushi ever 🇯🇵 😀👍“

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

“The place is a lot better than expected. We also got the Chinese food. It came in big portions and was well done. We spent long time admiring the crazy drone aerial photography videos trying to figure out if they were ai or real. Nice atmosphere and it filled up by 9pm. Seems like lots of people around here know it's good. We've been in two nights in a row.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“The food was excellent. I have had Massaman at a lot of different restaurants on the mainland. Before coming to Kris Thai in Hawaii, Thai 66 in Albuquerque New Mexico was my favorite. After dining at Krua Thai in Hawaii this is my favorite now.“

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

“AMAZING view and we loved the live music. Service was great with good recommendations/advice. Compared to the other places we ate at factoring in the service/standard and vibes I would highly recommend if you're looking for a higher end spot.“

“We love poke and this place did not let us down. Very easy to understand the ordering and they had streamlined, fast service. Definitely would go back!

Only suggested upgrade is more seating. We sat down the road at another vendor’s food/shaved ice truck near the ocean.“

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

“Awesome place Go Pack Go !“

“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.“

“In our group of 4, we had lunch here twice in one week while in town. The waitress was wonderful both times, very attentive and friendly. The food was wonderful, great pizza made to order. I even had a grilled cheese with spam, YES it was GOOD. And yes I did buy some spam when I got back to the states. Again, both times we were there we sat on the patio, the staff was wonderful and friendly. They answered all our questions. Yes, we will go back next year and have our lunch or dinner here. Oh, and they have wonderful pizza.“

“We got in right before the rush and got sat right away. We ordered the fish and chips, Laulau plate, hottie poke, and kids quesadilla w/ fries. The fish and chips was great, fresh. The laulau was good, very moist, not too salty. Service was quick and kind. Poke was fresh.“

“Food is great, need dining area though.“

“This was a GREAT find. The food is reasonably priced, and they give a generous portion serving. The hamburger was extremely tasty and the fries are superb, as are their salads. The fish and chips dish was not as expected...too much breading on the fish and the kind of fish is suspect, given they don't disclose it. All in all, they have a huge menu that will please anyone, though be aware that they get very busy during regular breakfast/lunch/dinner hours.“

“The food is awesome the owner is friendly the view is amazing ❤️“

“We stopped in for a couple slices (both types of pepperoni and the veggie) they were so good we ended up getting a whole pie to take home.
Amazing service at the counter, very friendly staff. They have comics available for purchase and comic related movies playing, it’s a vibe. Highly recommend.“

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

“Taste great,healthy,large portion. Great job Taylor and your fantastic crew.“

“We went the afternoon/evening of the tsunami warning a few weeks ago while on vacation. A lot of places were closing and we had to evacuate our hotel so I phoned around and found this place would be open. We figured we'd hunker down at a place that would be able to provide food and entertainment for our 6 year old while we waited it out. The staff was very helpful throughout our time there. The food we ordered were rather large portions and quite tasty. Never underestimate food that might be in a bowling alley, that's for sure. My daughter played some arcade games throughout our time there, and we also spent some time bowling. After the diner closed but the status of the evacuation hadn't changed, they kept the bar area open for the patrons who were also waiting it out. We enjoyed some drinks before leaving the establishment shortly before the alerts downgraded and we could return to our hotel. A good place to visit even if you're not killing time waiting out an anti-climactic tsunami.“

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

“Very Good food and of course good customer service and love the owner they are so so so NICE. I recommend them“

“We had an absolutely amazing evening at Resident’s Beach House. From start to finish, every detail exceeded our expectations.

Despite requesting a reservation just an hour ahead, the host was warm, accommodating, and welcoming. We were seated right by the beach just as the sun was setting - the view alone was magical - and the atmosphere felt relaxed, intimate, and beautifully Hawaiian.

Our server, Bella, made the evening truly special. She was not only professional and incredibly kind, but also deeply knowledgeable. She easily guided us through the menu, pointing out which vegetarian dishes could be made vegan and how their mixed drinks could be served alcohol-free - all with a genuine smile.

The food was exceptional - fresh, flavorful, and artfully presented. Every course was a delight.

And to top it off, when Bella noticed us taking selfies, she kindly sent Gabriel over to take a proper group photo. He knew how to adjust the settings and use flash on our phone for perfect shots; something we genuinely appreciated.

The entire staff radiated warmth and care, making this one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to Hawaiʻi.

Highly recommended; we’ll be talking about this evening for a long time!“

“My husband got a ninja star roll and said this was some of the best sushi he’s ever had. The wait time said 2 hours when we first walked up, but we only got the 1 roll and only waited maybe 10 minutes, so we were really happy about that.

Definitely a must try when in Kona!“

“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.“

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

“We absolutely loved our experience at 808 Grindz Café! The food came out fast, fresh, and at a great price — a rare find on the island. My wife ordered eggs with spam and potatoes and everything was cooked perfectly with that comforting, local touch. I went for the shrimp, eggs, steak, and hash browns, and it was honestly one of the best breakfasts I’ve had anywhere — generous portions, perfectly seasoned, and so satisfying. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere had a laid-back, local vibe that made us feel right at home. This was hands down the best meal we’ve had so far on the island, and we can’t wait to come back again!“

“Delicious food and friendly staff, the scenery is beautiful too“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Aloha amazing amazing food and service. The clam chowder is a must and Tempura anything- you can't go wrong. Mahalo Chef Ron.“

“Me and my son came in for Sunday lunch. He's 7 years old and he just loves all of the items they have here! His favorite is the fish kayak plate with the pork fried rice! We came in to dine in around 2:00PM . We ordered the special with your choice of ramen or udon. I got the shio ramen. It comes with a little piece of fish cake, a piece of pork slice, green onions. The noodle are amazing! Also with the special you can pick one side or two, we chose the mini pork fried rice and the calamari which was exquisite! Also a side of gyoza. Comes with 8pcs. So delicious! All that's for 17.25 plus another 12 so a lot of food and decent pricing! They have a little tray with sides on it such as sauces,chili oils and crunchy garlics! So yummy! One of our favorite places to eat! And the service is quick! We got our food within 5-10mins of ordering! Definitely recommend coming here!“

“An amazing meal!! Definite repeat trip!“

“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.“

“It's Costco food court. For the price, you can't go wrong. That's what makes it good. Lol. I don't like their mango drink. The coffee one people rave about but if you're a coffee snob like me, save your money. I took one sip and threw it out. Bring back the combo pizza and churro. Chocolate chip cookie is always a nice treat.“

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

“Best Asian ribs and sushi ever!“

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

“I loved the variety of tortillas, from flour, to spinach. I tried the roasted chicken it was delicious. perfect name, they were killer. the workers were so nice, they gave me advice where to go locally for the most fun and foods. Thank you killer tacos.“

“I ordered 2 pizzas and some breadsticks. The breadsticks were the only thing edible. For nearly 70 dollars I got 2 pizzas that tasted like plastic. Worst pizza I've ever had in my life. A shame that an actual pizza joint gets beat on flavor by Costco. I would recommend starving, it's cheaper and you'll suffer less.....“