Restaurants in Kailua-Kona
The Best Restaurants
Journey Cafe Big Island
75-5729 Ali‘i Dr C-106, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Prob the best vegan cafe I have ever been 2 - the Mac&Cheese is one of the best vegan foods I have tasted in a year of eating out at vegan places; EAT...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.8
Broke Da Mouth Grindz & Catering
74-5565 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740So on my first trip here I accidentally ordered two "mini" meals rather than a combo plate... oops. Even though femmes "mini" the portions...
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- Superb411 Reviews4.6
Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Wow hands down the best poke I've had. My favorites were the shack special and then then soyu. I wish they had this back in socal. Absolutely delicious...
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- Superb320 Reviews4.6
Nephi's Smokehouse
74-5565 Luhia St Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740No frills, but all the flavor! This spot is perfect when you're looking for hearty, savory, local food. Best for take out (dining area is quaint), they...
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Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740We read about this place in a magazine. Voted best Loco Moco in the islands. It was very good and I actually could not finish it. Huge portion. It comes with 2...
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- Superb247 Reviews4.6
Poi Dog Deli
75-1022 Henry St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Everything was very good. The service was friendly and quick (I called ahead). The sandwiches were very tasty and hearty. My friend had Turkey BLT and I had...
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- Superb238 Reviews4.6
Sam's Hideaway
75-5729 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 9674010/10. We were sitting at the bar minding our own business, watching karaoke when a man in a chef hat rolled a cart through the bar handing out corned beef...
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- Superb146 Reviews4.7
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini Hwy STE 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740We were able to get a reservation easily. We opted for an early dinner. Our service was great. The presentation of the food is excellent! Overall we enjoyed...
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- Superb394 Reviews4.5
Island Ono Loa Grill
75-5799 Alii Drive Suite A4a, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Excellent food, friendly staff. Great cheese burger. Someone on Yelp rated it 8th best in US. I think it should be moved up a notch or two. Spicy Chicken also...
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- Superb321 Reviews4.5
SUSHI COCORO &UDON NOODLE -TUNA-ICHI-
75-5699 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Great little hole in the wall. They do take reservations, so you might need to plan ahead. We couldn't get in the first time we tried, so we came back...
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Keoni's Point Of View
74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Capt John's platter (4 stars): fried fish (nice crisp, meaty fish, not dry), calamari (nice chew, not rubbery), coconut shrimp (can't go wrong), with...
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Cool Runnings Catering
755811 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740If you are craving Caribbean soul-food that leaves you feeling well-fed & nourished after you've finished your meal, go see Fish at his food truck!!!...
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- Superb69 Reviews4.9
Seiji's Sushi
75-5669 Ali‘i Dr #1106, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Don't come here if you're looking for a trendy sushi place with sexy names and lots of sauces on your sushi. This is the real deal sushi place-- if...
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Kenichi Bento Box
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Great easy little spot to pick up some lunch! Good to bring to a picnic or if you're going to the beach one day it's great to grab a box or two for...
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- Superb80 Reviews4.8
Shimaichi Sushi Kona
75-5742 Kuakini Hwy #103, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740I'm impressed! Simple rolls, but fresh and delicious! Good prices too! The staff was incredibly friendly and I'm happy we stumbled into this place!...
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- Superb219 Reviews4.5
Willie's Hot Chicken
74-5599 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Friendly service and cool vibe. You order at the counter and get a number and they bring your food out to you pretty quickly. I got the Nashville hot crispy...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.5
Christine's Deli
75-159 Lunapule Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Was looking for a good sandwich and was told this is the place! Great customer service from the entrance till our order was ready! Got the Reuben and a berry...
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- Superb68 Reviews4.8
TJ's Pau Hana Hale
75-5660 Kopiko St suite 5b, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Awesome spot, cheap beer and a great happy hour. The food was awesome too, had chili and rice, loved it so much bought dry chili they offer. Also got the...
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- Superb53 Reviews4.9
Pau Hana Poke
73-5617 Maiau St Bay 10, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740The varieties of available poke were excellent . All very very fresh and delicious. The octopus salad was super too! Be aware that this poke is packaged to...
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- Superb62 Reviews4.8
Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Such a solid place every single time we come back to the Big Island and is always one of our stops, for any time of the day, we love it for breakfast and for...
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Ola Brew Co
74-5598 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Nice brewery with some interesting and delicious beers! Great if you're a fan of IPAs that have a bit of a twist. Very hip atmosphere. Staff was friendly....
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La Bourgogne French Restaurant
77-6400 Nalani St #101, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Don't let the street view fool you. Chef Cindy and her sons have made this our #1 go to for a nice dinner out in Kona! I've raved about it so much to...
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Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Right next to magics beach made for good atmosphere for dining and entertainment watching the beach goers in the waves. Friendly staff and great food. Cant go...
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- Superb882 Reviews4.3
Big Island Pizza Napoletana
73-5618 Maiau St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Someone on a group chat recommended Bid Island Pizza and I'm so glad they did. The pizza(s) were simply AMAZING! Good flavor and cooked to perfection!...
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Mask-Querade Bar
75-5660 Kopiko St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740I am so in love with this place!!! I feel peaceful, happy, safe, accepted as I am!!! Met lots of super nice people here as well! It started when my friends...
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Da Vine Foods, LLC
77-6541 Princess Keelikolani Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740We always enjoy dining at Magic’s Beach Grill. Both Ryan and Phaedra are very pleasant bartenders. We spend 6 months here as snow birds from Idaho, it’s...
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Umekes Fish Market
74-5599 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740We visited with a party of ten. Service was great! Orders were accurate. The fish and chips were fantastic. The poke was amazing. Wasn't a fan of the...
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Da Taste by Ohana Q
75-5742 Kuakini Hwy Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Interesting place. Phillip the bartender was fun, but it's not really a "tapas" place, more like heavy appetizers. They were really good,...
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Kona Brewing Co.
74-5612 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Kona brewing is a lovely place with an awesome culture. I highly suggest going on the brewing tour- it discusses in detail the renewable and energy efficient...
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- Superb418 Reviews4.3
American Restaurants
American in Kailua-Kona
Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740First restaurant experience on the Big Island and it did not disappoint! We shared the macadamia nut pesto pastry starter and had the stuffed chicken/Cajun...
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- Superb370 Reviews4.3
Kalikala Cuisine
75-5685-75-5699 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740**vegetarian review** My friends and I came here kinda late and there was a waitlist of about 25 mins. That didn't feel too long since right across the...
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- Superb294 Reviews4.3
Residents' Beach House
100 Kaupulehu Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Found this spot online while looking for a place to go for dinner & we're SO glad we did. An absolute hidden gem. Amazing food, staff, and incredible...
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- Superb45 Reviews4.4
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Kailua-KonaBig Island Pizza Napoletana
73-5618 Maiau St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Someone on a group chat recommended Bid Island Pizza and I'm so glad they did. The pizza(s) were simply AMAZING! Good flavor and cooked to perfection!...
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- Superb164 Reviews4.4
Big Island Accounting Services LLC
MOVED!, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Best pizza on the island... especially if you love Neapolitan like I do. Their location is very unassuming, and the staff is very accommodating. If you want...
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Kona Crust
74-5586 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Extremely tasty pizza! We had a big group to feed so we ordered three pizzas; one vegetarian, one Hawaiian and another that was half cheese and half pepperoni....
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- Good224 Reviews4.2
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Kailua-Kona
El Mercadito Rincon Mexicano
5533 Luhia St #74, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740We discovered this place only by accident, but we are so glad that we did as we ended up eating here multiple times during the rest of our trip. We tried their...
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Loko Wraps
75-5595 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740My friends and I came here for a late dinner. We looked over their menu and was able to order at the counter. Food: I ordered the bbq jackfruit taco plate. I...
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Califas Mexican Food
74-5612 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740We had steak tacos delicious with great portions.This place is clean and the staff is great.They had a lot of options so we'll definitely be back next...
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Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Kailua-Kona
McDonald's
75-1015 Henry St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740This McDonald's is always faster than any other one in town. You have to go into Walmart. They have no problem making fresh fries for me. I hope they open...
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- Good82 Reviews3.4
McDonald's
74-5453 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740McD food never gets old. I keep coming back. I came at the perfect time, there was no line in DT. My favorite thing about McDonald's is being able to...
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- Average180 Reviews3.2
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Kailua-KonaDa Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Wow hands down the best poke I've had. My favorites were the shack special and then then soyu. I wish they had this back in socal. Absolutely delicious...
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- Superb320 Reviews4.6
Keoni's Point Of View
74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Capt John's platter (4 stars): fried fish (nice crisp, meaty fish, not dry), calamari (nice chew, not rubbery), coconut shrimp (can't go wrong), with...
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- Superb165 Reviews4.6
Pau Hana Poke
73-5617 Maiau St Bay 10, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740The varieties of available poke were excellent . All very very fresh and delicious. The octopus salad was super too! Be aware that this poke is packaged to...
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- Superb62 Reviews4.8
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Kailua-Kona
Krua Thai Cuisine
75-5705 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740I passed this place by for many months, assuming it wasn't great as it is in a fairly plain looking building off the path from most of the Kailua-Kona...
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- Superb213 Reviews4.3
Original Thai Cuisine LLC Take-out Only
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740This was our first experience and we will definitely be back. Food was cooked as ordered and everything was fresh and even hot still when we got it home. We...
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Bangkok House
75-5626 Kuakini Hwy #5, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740This local family owned restaurant is our go-to place for pad thai. The family is lovely, the restaurant has a certain retro feel, the food is top quality and...
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Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Kailua-KonaPoi Dog Deli
75-1022 Henry St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Everything was very good. The service was friendly and quick (I called ahead). The sandwiches were very tasty and hearty. My friend had Turkey BLT and I had...
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- Superb238 Reviews4.6
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Kailua-KonaSUSHI COCORO &UDON NOODLE -TUNA-ICHI-
75-5699 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Great little hole in the wall. They do take reservations, so you might need to plan ahead. We couldn't get in the first time we tried, so we came back...
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- Superb298 Reviews4.5
Seiji's Sushi
75-5669 Ali‘i Dr #1106, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Don't come here if you're looking for a trendy sushi place with sexy names and lots of sauces on your sushi. This is the real deal sushi place-- if...
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- Superb156 Reviews4.6
Kenichi Bento Box
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Great easy little spot to pick up some lunch! Good to bring to a picnic or if you're going to the beach one day it's great to grab a box or two for...
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- Superb80 Reviews4.8
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Kailua-Kona
Da Shark Shack
75-5699 Ali'i Dr A, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Maybe my favorite bar along the strip. This place has old souls and young blood that keeps this "shack" a roaring! Fun place to drink with friends,...
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- Superb84 Reviews4.4
Shark Shack
75-5699 Ali'i Dr A, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Great views, plenty of small geckos to keep you company. Bartender was swamped - no waitresses. Ordered drinks at bar . Went with a hurricane and a bikini...
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- Good221 Reviews4.2
Billfish Poolside Bar & Grille
75-5664 Kaahumanu Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740We stayed at the hotel connected to this bar for eight days, so needless to say, we spent some time at this poolside establishment. I'll break it down...
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- Good147 Reviews3.8
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Kailua-KonaTJ's Pau Hana Hale
75-5660 Kopiko St suite 5b, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Awesome spot, cheap beer and a great happy hour. The food was awesome too, had chili and rice, loved it so much bought dry chili they offer. Also got the...
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- Superb53 Reviews4.9
Mad Marlin Sports Bar
74-5484 Kaiwi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Great place to play pool! 3 pool tables. Great bartender! Corey was awesome!? We had so much fun. Bring dollars or coins for pool tables. Dollars for juke box....
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Dolphin Spit Saloon
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740FULL DISCLOSURE : I NEVER YELP But when I am on Yelp I go to the 1 star reviews first cause I like to see the worst. And all the 1 stars reviews of this place...
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