50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants near Kealakekua

“YUM. The karaage chicken, pork katsu, and yakisoba were all excellent. The cats and chooks roaming around were delightful. The yakisoba was quite heavy on the oil, but other than that…YUM. Best karaage I’ve had outside of Japan.

Not pictured: $5 shave ice. Just a simple classic, and so refreshing!“

“Great gelato excellent service.“

“I absolutely adore this place and go out of my way to enjoy it“

“Hands down phenomenal! Rosie was a great server and took great care of us. The lemonade was unbelievably good and the food was top tier. I'm glad that Kealakekua has a restaurant of this caliber. Get the party pack of sauces, you won't regret it.“

“This was an awesome experience for a (know-it-all) home roaster from Arkansas (me). I highly recommend the roasting tour to any coffee connoisseurs. Thanks for a great experience!“

“It was delicious and great service!“

“Great gelato excellent service.“

“We had an amazing coffee flight tasting. Not only did we have coffee to sample but they did pairing with products that they make from the farm. Justin was our coffee tour guide. He was great. We also did their game trying to identify the oils by smelling them. It was the best experience for coffee tasting in Kailua Kona area. I highly recommend it.“

“Probably one of the best cups of latte's I've ever had. I believe I got the vanilla bean latte per the owners recommendation and it was A+. I really wanted to go back and try something else but we got side tracked. If I'm ever back in the big island, I'll be sure to stop by again!“

“Ate here today with my wife on our honeymoon. We were originally going to eat a restaurant on the ocean but I saw the reviews and decided we had to give this a try. The Ono fish tacos lived up to the hype. Best fish tacos we’ve had in America. Thanks again!“

“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!!“

“Always our first stop for breakfast when we get to the Island.“

“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 ⭐️“

“Beautiful grounds, a view to die for, excellent coffee and the help are wonderful!!! A tour well worth your time!“

“Our families favorite restaurant on big island! I genuinely think about this spot all year when I am in the states, can’t wait to come back in January! Freshest, high quality poke and home made dishes. Have been probably 5/6 different times and everything we have had is incredible, please support them!“

“Awesome, fresh food with healthy options! And so close to work!! 😁“

“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!“

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

“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. 👍🏻“

“I was looking up ice cream spots near me during a stay this past week and saw all the glowing reviews and knew I had to try it. Went yesterday a few hours before my flight home and it did not disappoint. I had guava and passionfruit in sweet cream and it was fantastic! So so good. Owner was friendly and nice to chat with :) I only wish I could have tried more flavors but not a bad problem to have ;)“

“The care and attention to fresh local ingredients show. One of the best burgers I have had. The frys were also amazing and the house aioli was so good I wish I could take a bottle home. Ultimate Burger is one of my top recommendations on Hawai'i Island.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Having breakfast here was an amazing experience. The food was fresh and delicious especially the pickles. Everything was made in house. The focaccia was tasty and soft with the right amount of crisp. We ordered via the kiosk for convenience but apparently that was for take out orders so unfortunately we were not able to get our parking validated after we consumed our meals in house. Tip: order by the cashier and ask for parking validation as soon as you cash if dining in, otherwise parking would be $8.99.“

“Loved our coffee from Waikoloa Village that we kept going back for more! Now we're home and had to order some for the house!“

“Small Asian restaurant in this plaza next to Jamba Juice across from the KFC building
We stopped here on our last day in Kona before going to the airport and were satisfied with our experience. We needed to eat a quality meal and were filled up until late at night
My daughter loves orange chicken and chow mein so that was one of the entrees we ordered. The only thing is the chicken needs more “flavoring “ instead of just semi - sweet sauce and chicken taste. The chow mein was delicious but not the chicken as much.
My spouse enjoyed his beef bowl and we were able to grab a side of their orange soda to top it off.
Overall I do recommend this little deli - come support !! 🍛🍲“

“Some of the best poke I have had across all islands. Dozens of poke joints over the last decade, this is in the top 5. Best in recent memory.Legit.

Also the highest price I have paid, hands down.

The service is no nonsense and what i have come to expect from joints like this.

Come here for the poke, accept everything else.“

“Family owned. The food is excellent, and cooked in a traditional way. The staff is friendly. Located in the International Market Place. It's a hidden gem!“

“We stayed at the Marriott and swung in to the coffee shop for breakfast. The drinks were perfect - latte had a nice layer of foam, and a heart to boot. The Ube cold brew was unexpectedly delicious - easy to see why it's a staff pick! We tried two different croffles and honestly I dont know why people make real waffles anymore, when they can have one of these instead. The waffle was PERFECTION, layered and crispy and buttery and chewy in the best ways. I ordered the garlic bread grilled cheese and would eat it every day if I had the chance. The chips were nicely seasoned too! Breakfast sandwich was eaten too fast by my husband to take a picture, but I heard it was good.

2 drinks, 2 croffles, grilled cheese and a breakfast sandwich was $58 before tip. Definitely reasonable considering island pricing (I actually think I pay more for a large latte in Minnesota than we paid here!)

11/10 would recommend - we'll probably go back for breakfast tomorrow!“

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

“we got the drifter large açaí bowl (32oz, $18). it was absolutely delicious with generous quantities. i really enjoyed the nice crunch of the cacao nibs and granola. i do think the açaí base was a tad bit more watery than i prefer, but overall i’m still very very satisfied.“

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

“We loved this place…the king combo meal was amazing and plenty of food to share between two of us. The pork and bulgogi were so tender and flavored perfectly. We were introduced to bingsu and life will never be the same…the texture, the flavor, the portions, the “real” ingredients were simply wonderful. Service was a little slow a couple of times (we went 5 times) but it was because it was so busy and popular. Put this place on your must-do for Kona! Oh, and don’t get me started on the mochi donuts!“

“Check it out! Sooo awesome!!“

“AMAZING food! The service was just as amazing as the food. Definitely Celiac safe and great for vegans also. They take food allergies very seriously. Our new fav restaurant in Kona and we can’t wait to go back!“

“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!“

“I have always loved the smell of coffee, but unfortunately could not get past the acidic taste. Kona coffee café introduced me to Peaberry Kona coffee. This is the first time that I have ever been able to drink coffee let alone really enjoy it. The friendly staff explained how the volcanic soil and the timing of picking the bean changed the acidity in the coffee. Since being home, I’ve already placed an order and I am enjoying my coffee every morning. Thank you so much for introducing me to this amazing drink!“

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

“The best Pina Colada's and an awesome view! We go Everytime we make it to Kona.“

“Great menu and drink selections. The atmosphere is so relaxed and the ocean is just a few feet away. Samantha and Ryan are two of the best, and the rest of the crew are fantastic as well. You can sit outside or in, or bs with the bartenders. Love this place. 10 stars“

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

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

“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!!🤙🏽“

“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.“

“I went to the Hilo location with my mother last night and was treated in a very racist and disgusting manner by the FOH staff. There were many empty tables yet the host avoided talking to us for a half hour. Then when I asked one of the waiters if we can sit at one of the open tables he said, "He cant let us do that" Then when I finally was able to talk to the host. He said it would be a 40 min wait for food. Ok I get it, the kitchen is swamped. So I say can we just sit right there pointing at the table he just cleaned. He says "no". Keep in mind there were at least four more empty tables. So we decided to leave. On the way out the thought comes into my mind, that he is going to seat the people who walked in behind us. So I tell my mother to wait a second and I go back in to look and there goes the host immediately seating these people bringing them water and menus. So I head back in and ask him "Whats going on here? Can I talk to a manager?" He tells me there are no managers. Then the waiter at the bar who said he couldnt do anything to let us sit down, says "I am the manager" So they lied to my face. Then I go to the bartender she barely bothers to tall to me and says "we are all managers" and that then tries to defend this discriminatory behavior by saying they are not being prejudiced against us. Yet the people behind us are chilling and going over their menus. and here we are not able to even talk to a manager never the less receive service at this racist establishment. We were systemically blocked from sitting. Then some manager esque fellow comes out trying to do damage control after all of this ongoing nonsense. To little to late. Im not going to eat spit burger with some bigot lougies in it. Mind you both my 76 year old mother have hosted various business meet ups there over the yeara bringing them business supporting Ola Brew and they treat us like this. Do not support businesses like this in Hilo. black people of Hilo be aware. This place will treat you second class. Over priced too, for the worst kind of service. dont do it, dont eat there.“

“Absolutely BEST sushi In the world!!!! Everytime we visit Big island we come here! Its definitely worth the 2 hour wait for the sushi. The rolls are big and filling. Very well priced and very worth it. If your nearby definitely give it a try!!“

“The food is fabulous, so delish..highly recommend“

“I was genuinely surprised by the amount and quality of food I got here. I ordered a lunch platter with teriyaki chicken, white rice, and salad. $11 plus tax. There was a really nice generous portion of chicken, and it was tender and well cooked. I'm not saying it was gourmet, but cheap Chinese food this close to the ocean in Hawaii, it was a great deal.“

“This is by far our favorite breakfast place on the entire island. The view is amazing. The staff is fantastic. The food and coffee are the best that you can find! Each time we come back we buy extra beans just to take home a taste of menehune❤️“