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1. Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
4.5
Awesome(2025)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kailua-Kona
Booked 17 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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2. Island Lava Java Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(1963)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Kailua-Kona
Booked 28 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. Huggo's
4.8
Exceptional(1538)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Kailua-Kona
Booked 28 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.
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4. Foster's Kitchen - Kailua Kona
new
4.1
Excellent(369)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kailua-Kona
Foster's Kitchen is a culinary destination that brings farm-to-table dining to life. We pride ourselves on offering a menu that features fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, prepared with creativity and care. Our commitment to quality extends beyond our food, with an emphasis on exceptional service and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether it's a casual lunch, a special dinner, or a memorable event, Foster's Kitchen provides a dining experience that delights all the senses. We aim to be a cornerstone of the community, providing a place where friends and family can come together to enjoy great food and even better company.
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5. Kai Eats and Drinks
4.7
Exceptional(3)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kailua-Kona
Booked 7 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!
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6. The Temple Bar Kona
new
(0)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Kailua-Kona
Booked 1 time today
The Temple is a casual yet upscale craft food, cocktail, beer, and wine bar located in Hilo, Hawaii, and now in Kailua-Kona. Both locations are open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with brunch available at 8 a.m. on weekends at our Kailua-Kona location. We offer a lively atmosphere combining fine dining elements with a relaxed island vibe. Our menu features creative twists on craft dishes and cocktails, highlighting fresh, local ingredients in our service and showcasing Hawaii’s vibrant culinary spirit. Additionally, our thoughtfully curated selection of wine and beer includes unique offerings. We take pride in providing a personalized guest experience through our knowledgeable and friendly staff. Allow our staff to make recommendations tailored to your preferences and explore flavors that resonate with our local culture and your taste. Visit us soon. We’d be happy to see you.
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7. Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona
4.5
Awesome(3694)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Kailua-Kona
Booked 29 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.
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8. Walua Social
4.7
Exceptional(128)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Kailua-Kona
Booked 14 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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9. Kona Brewing - Kailua Kona
new
4.8
Exceptional(194)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kailua-Kona
Booked 37 times today
Coming soon to OpenTable!Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island is the site of our brewery and first restaurant.The brewpub opened in November 1998. In true Aloha spirit, we opted to make it out of locally-sourced materials, and we even built a 2,000 square-foot outdoor lanai that lets you kick back and breathe in the fresh island air.Growler Shack is also open daily, serving food and beer-to-go.
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10. Honu's on the Beach Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(539)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Kailua-Kona
Booked 1 time 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.

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