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A photo of Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona restaurant

1. Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona

4.7

Exceptional(190)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Kailua-Kona

Booked 37 times today

Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona is a celebration of delicious cuisine, refreshing drinks, delectable desserts, and the warm spirit of aloha. Indulge in a symphony of flavors from our menu featuring fresh seafood sourced locally, succulent prime steaks, and an array of gourmet entrees. Complement your meal with our specially crafted cocktails or explore our meticulously curated wine list featuring selections that perfectly pair with our dishes. Come as you are and enjoy our open-air Hawaiian restaurant.

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2. Island Lava Java Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1952)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Kailua-Kona

Booked 32 times today

Family-owned Oceanside Restaurant, specializing in fresh, local, organic and sustainable food with 100% Kona coffee, freshly squeezed juices, and our own bakery on site. Currently serving Everyday Brunch, Lunch & Dinner, plus Happy Hour. We are committed to using the highest quality locally produced ingredients. We invite you to relax and enjoy our scratch-made food and drinks in our island-style, open-air dining room, bar & lanai. Experience our inventive cuisine, attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere; come see what makes us one of the most popular restaurants, craft bar and coffee houses in town. We look forward to meeting you! E Komo Mai!Craft Bar, Great Wine List, Open-Air Oceanside Dining. *Now offering "Touchless" QR Code Order & Pay (with a Smartphone)*

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3. Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(2003)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Kailua-Kona

Booked 25 times today

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on the water in beautiful downtown Kona! Join us for a gastro-pub style menu with an island twist.Come sit by the water at Papa Kona! We offer best eggs benedict in town, our fan-favorite avocado fries, and a craft cocktail list you won't find anywhere else.Reservations are limited to preserve space for walk-in guests. If you can't find a table online, we welcome you to walk-in!

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4. Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona

4.5

Awesome(3679)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Kailua-Kona

Booked 27 times today

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at The Fish Hopper Seafood and Steak, overlooking Kailua Bay on the Big Island Hawaii. Enjoy fresh seafood from Hawaii and fresh seafood flown in weekly from California, plus our signature Bucket of Fire and Volcano flaming drinks, all within walking distance to shops and historic sites.A landmark (formerly the Ocean View Inn) and a local’s favorite Kona restaurant since 1934, the building housing The Fish Hopper has been beautifully restored to expand upon its spectacular ocean views. We proudly serve seafood from sustainable sources, harvested by methods that do not harm the environment.We love to honor our Veterans & Military! Please let us know if you are one, upon arrival.

5. Huggo's

4.7

Exceptional(1503)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Kailua-Kona

Booked 40 times today

Chart a course to Huggo’s for the finest in surfside dining. Dine just inches above the waves on an open-air lanai. Experience tender beef or prime rib, or try our exquisite island-fresh seafood. And by the way, when we say fresh we mean fresh! Ahi, mahi mahi, ono and other delectable Hawaiian fish are delivered directly to our back door by local fishermen who caught them just hours earlier.Enjoy artfully prepared selections also influenced by Pacific Rim and Mediterranean styles. Thanks to Huggo’s on the water location, and its commitment to “aloha” service, diners at Huggo’s will savor influences from Japanese, Chinese and Southeast Asian ports of call. This family owned restaurant has become an island tradition since offering its first seafood platter 45 years ago. Huggo’s on the Rocks, our next door neighbor, is the perfect location for oceanside cocktails and light fare.

6. Walua Social

4.6

Exceptional(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kailua-Kona

Booked 11 times today

Experience new and vibrant flavors of Italy right here in Kona with the exciting new dining collaboration by Chef Chad Yamamoto and Chef Alessandro Taras. Their thoughtfully curated menu showcases the finest locally sourced ingredients, ensuring dishes that not only tantalize your taste buds but are also thoughtfully priced. Perfect for families and friends alike, each plate is crafted for sharing and creating memorable moments together around the table.

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7. Kona Inn Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(560)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Kailua-Kona

Booked 8 times today

***TEMPORARILY NOT TAKING RESERVATIONS*** PLEASE COME WALK IN AND WE WILL SET YOUR PARTY UP WITH A BEAUTIFUL TABLE!Situated where it's always been: on the waterfront in the heart of old Kona town, offering one of the most beautiful restaurant settings in the world. The open air environment with unobstructed views of the Kona sunsets offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a romantic dinner accompanied by the wonderful sounds of waves breaking right in front of the restaurant.Seafood is King at the Kona Inn where the fresh fish are brought in daily by the local fisherman. The mammoth horseshoe-shaped all-Koa-wood bar is a world-famous watering hole that serves the best Mai Tai in the Isands and the coldest beer on the Big Island. You have not truly had an Hawaiian experience until you've visited the Kona Inn Restaurant.

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8. Honu's on the Beach Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(537)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Kailua-Kona

Booked 3 times today

Three hours of complimentary validated self-parking! For a premier dining experience in the seaside village of Kailua-Kona, visit Honu’s on the Beach. Honu's on the Beach offers a delicious Hawaiian-style daily buffet breakfast and Kona's famous (and only) Sunday brunch - offering all you can eat sweet snow crab, eggs benedict, etc. Don't miss the make-your-own bloody Mary bar or the bottomless mimosas! Enjoy dining on the spacious lanai with amazing views of historic village of Kailua-Kona. Choose from a tasty a la carte menu or indulge in the breakfast buffet, featuring made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, pancakes, breakfast meats, and much more. Saturday night features the popular Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet including all you can eat snow crab, poke, seafood delicacies, and of course, gorgeous prime rib. The full bar offers craft cocktails using private label rum. Honu's also offers a private dining room for parties and celebrations for up to 80 of your friends and family.

A photo of Kai Eats and Drinks restaurant

9. Kai Eats and Drinks

4.5

Awesome(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Kailua-Kona

Booked 5 times today

kai eats+drinks offers casual oceanfront dining in quaint historic Kailua Village with the best sunset views in town.Pizza, Burgers, Tacos, Beers, and Mai Tais make up the 5 basic food groups at Kai!

10. Chefs & Table

4.9

Exceptional(35)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Pacific Rim • Kailua-Kona

Are you looking for a unique dining experience? Look no further than Chefs and Table Kona's new pop-up space! Featuring a rotating lineup of local and visiting chefs, this space offers an exciting opportunity to try new cuisine and learn from top culinary experts. From multi-course dinners to seminars on cooking techniques and wine pairings. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey, surrounded by like-minded food enthusiasts in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

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Updated on 5/27/2025

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Darin
1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was prepared well. Pacific rim cuisine, relaxed atmosphere.
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Jackie Rey's Kailua-KonaPrice: Expensive• American• Kailua-Kona
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4.7
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John
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was great! Ribs appetizer and prosciutto salad were amazing!
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Walua SocialPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kailua-Kona
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4.6
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DonaldVIP
Philadelphia County •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Ribs were outstanding as was the service provided by Tyler. Cocktails mixed by Rachel were great as well. Nicely done Fish Hopper!
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Fish Hopper - Kailua-KonaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Kailua-Kona
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4.5
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Deb
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
Gorgeous view, waitress & staff all very helpful & friendly. Servings for brunch were both very generous in size - perhaps too big but very tasty. Hubs had the ahi tuna eggs Benedict and I had omelette with a ton of pork, some pineapple and cheese. Would go again.
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Papa Kona Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Kailua-Kona
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4.5
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midgeVIP
San Diego •38 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
Our server was friendly, efficient and aware of our needs without hovering. Thank you! We were celebrating a birthday so we kept the table longer than we typically would but were not rushed out. Thank you. Food was tasty, fresh and came out of the kitchen very quickly. Overall a great experience.
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Island Lava Java BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Kailua-Kona
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4.6

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