50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Kealakekua

“FANTASTIC, DO NOT MISS!!!!!“

“I had the Bacon and Shrimp sandwich with garlic and pepperoni fries. Out of this world!“

“We stayed near this cafe for 3 nights and we ate breakfast here all 3 days in a row. Delicious food, friendly staff and nice view from their balcony eating area. We got smoothies, eggers and the lox bagel and I'm sure the lunch menu is just as tasty. Thanks Caffe Florian!“

“waitress was fabulous. Food was good. If you go, take a jacket if you plan to sit outside.“

“Visiting Teshimas from O'ahu in Mei, one of the highlights of my trip was the beautiful hospitality from Teshima's ohana member serving us. She was beautiful inside and out. Ono food too!“

“It was delicious and great service!“

“AMAZING Ono tacos and mango salsa!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Wonderful food and friendly people!“

“Literally THE BEST food and service we’ve had since we got here. This is the holy grail we’ve been looking for on fresh local caught fish and local sourced goods. 10/10 highly recommend“

“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.“

“Had a late lunch here Sunday afternoon. I must say that I love the atmosphere of the store. We placed our order in the front, with the sweet young lady. They brought our platters out to us— best Mexican food I’ve ever had! We live in CA, and this beat any food I’ve had out here. The salsa is delicious, and flavors were great. Many thanks to Manny’s kitchen for their delicious food. When we come back, we will be visiting frequently!“

“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!“

“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. 😊“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“good food and friendly people“

“Awesome place Go Pack Go !“

“Thank you Wesley for bringing authentic, delicious, and real bread to Kona! Can't eat enough of it. Kona is lucky to have you!“

“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.“

“The early evening was cool and not stressful at 5:30pm. Parking was available easily! Upon entering at the host stand I made it aware we have a reservation. We were asked on a sitting preference but we were open to it. Our table was facing the garden landscape with the lighted torches. Our waitress was very kind and friendly, I couldn't decide on a draft beer so she offered samples to help me decide. We ordered rotisserie chicken and pizza, both were enjoyed! Overall, our experience was relaxing and enjoyable...“

“fast service great tasting food“

“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.“

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

“Food is great, need dining area though.“

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

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

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

“Stepping into Kona Crust was a complete whim, a spontaneous decision that turned out to be the best pizza I've had in ages! I was just looking for a quick bite and decided to try this spot by chance, and boy am I glad I did.
From the first bite, it was clear this wasn't just any pizza. Did not disappoint.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“Great food great service especially the mixed veggie soup super nutritious Totally worth it if you want some really yummy food. But I gotta say the crispy chicken is a GO TO choice🤩🤩🤩 and the orange chicken here is super delicious and honestly if you want some good Chinese food come right here cause it’s nice. and if you just want one thing for your dinner, GET the crispy chicken. 🍗 the beef broccoli is also super good.😎😎😎 😏😏“