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Name: Don the Beachcomber - Royal Kona Resort
Address: 75-5852 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States, 96740
Telephone: (808) 930-3286
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

Don the Beachcomber - Royal Kona Resort

4 (43)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

75-5852 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

About this restaurant

Set right on the water"s edge with impressive ocean and sunset views from every seat, diners will enjoy the Polynesian retro-tiki chic atmosphere, flavorful award-winning cuisine and legendary original Mai Tais at the signature Don the Beachcomber Restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Th-Sa 5:30pm-9:00pm
Phone number
(808) 930-3286
Website
http://Royalkona.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kenneth Omiya

Location
75-5852 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Cross street
Walua Road
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Honeydew
canteloupe, pineapple, watermelon, orange wedges
Bacon
Sausage
Grilled Salmon
Corned Beef Hash
Scrambled Eggs
Eggs Florentine
Steamed White Rice
Hash Brown Potato, Home Fries
Hot Bread Pudding
Cheese Blintz
French Toast or Pancake (On Rotation)
Miso Soup
with tofu, kamaboko & green onions
Green Salad
with oriental sesame dressing

Hot Cereal

Oatmeal
with brown sugar or raisin garnishes

Cold Cereals

Fruit Loops
Granola
Frosted Flakes
Yogurt

Pastries

Wheat or White Bread, Bagels, English Muffins, Danish, Muffins
Assorted Jellies, Cream Cheese, Butter
Skim Milk
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf, or Tea

What 43 people are saying

Don the Beachcomber - Royal Kona Resort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4.0Service
4.6Ambience

Noise • Moderate

43 Reviews

KM
KathyM
Hawaii6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a super time here. The food was great and our request for a break between starter and main course was respected so we could enjoy all the food. Ambience superb, I have never eaten that close to the ocean and crashing waves (and stayed dry). We sampled 13 restaurants in Kona and this was our number 1.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii1 review
4.0
Dined on January 30, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife loves comming here Her favorite is prime rib. And watching the beautiful sunsets. When she's happy I'm happy Happy Hubby
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Lola
Houston37 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 30, 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
First of all, it was very difficult navigating exactly where the restaurant was located. When we were seated our server was helping another table. When she stopped by our table she wanted our drink order. We asked her for some recommendations and she seemed irritated that we, one asked, and two, didn't know what we wanted. When she returned she asked again if we knew what we wanted. At that point it was obvious to us that she was a order taker and didn't care that we would have loved some suggestions. When we did ask about certain items, her response was "Everything is good." As a frequent dinner I expect more interaction and help from the people taking my money. I would suggest that my friends in Kona go to Huggo's because the people that work there actually love educating their guests along with making you feel special.
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Napervillehawksfan
Chicago / Illinois30 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner here was a fabulous way to cap off our vacation on the Big Island! Our seating location gave us a perfect view of the sunset. My "Beachcomber" cut prime rib was done just the way I asked for and the trimmings were excellent. My wife had the Mac and Cheese including the shrimp and fish, which made this dish very special. The Mud Pie dessert was delicious! We enjoyed the Hawaiian music and view of the bar.
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Padlaw
Greater Boston26 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were on the Big Island celebrating our 25th anniversary and the Beachcomber was highly recommended. The restaurant did not disappoint. It's best to get there before sunset as the view is phenomenal. In addition to the romantic atmosphere, the food was awesome. We had the humongous fungus, surf n surf, filet mignon and creme brûlée. The service was attentive but not rushed. Highly recommend the Beachcomber.
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SushiZen
Seattle / Eastern Washington25 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 30, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is a beautiful restaurant. Its 60's tiki theme is classic and classy. Our table was outside facing the water and enjoying apps and rum drinks over sunset here was first rate. But the food was very marginal. Alternately overly salty or bland, overcooked. The scallops tasted a little too fishy and rubbery. We left most of the food. The restaurant seemed tired and vacant. Its now only open Thu/Fri/Sat, and thats because nobody goes. Note: parking was miserable. Lot was full and no valet. Had to scramble for a spot several blocks away. Prices were quite high given the quality of the food, but about the same as any very high end spot on the island. The restaurant needs a major reboot. Go for the drinks and apps and view.
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SZQ86
Hawaii1 review
4.0
Dined on August 24, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Don The Beachcomber's was recommended to us by a friend as a great place to have dinner and watch an amazing sunset. We were pleased to find that not only was the view spectacular but the service & food were also fantastic! The Hostess was very pleasant and our Server and all of the Wait Staff were wonderful. Our food was delicious - I highly recommend the Kahuna Don's Island Breeze Salad! I had the Catch of the Day which was Ono with asparagus & rice - for me the fish was just slightly over-cooked but I realize that I like my fish less cooked than most people and it was still delicious so this is not a complaint. The view and ambience were amazing just as our friend suggested it would be. I would definitely return!
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Akivet
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 16, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter wanted a birthday dinner with sunset view and this restaurant really fit the bill. Wasn't too crowded, only 'noise' was from crashing waves and the waiter was super-attentive. The drinks were great but the food just so-so. I ordered the seared ahi and it tasted fine, but was a cut of fish that had a lot of silvery connective tissue making it harder to eat and less appealing. I should have sent it back, though I figured all the filets would be of the same low quality. I suppose I could have ordered something else off the menu as it was a pricey item.
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Andrea VIP
Phoenix / Arizona263 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Don the Beachcomber has the very best view of the ocean in Kailua. It is situated out on a point right by the ocean and the views are superb. The tropical cocktails are varied and unusual as well as delicious. We had excellent roast beef and ribs for dinner as well as a molten lava dessert. Very nice evening.
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michaelj VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth90 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 18, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! What a way to top off enjoying Henry Kopono at the bar.
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Don the Beachcomber - Royal Kona Resort is rated 4 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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75-5852 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Additional information

Cross street
Walua Road
Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Hours of operation
Dinner: Th-Sa 5:30pm-9:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kenneth Omiya
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://Royalkona.com/
Phone number
(808) 930-3286

Don the Beachcomber - Royal Kona Resort

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Buffet Breakfast Menu

Island Juices

Mango-Orange & Orange

Fruit Bar

Honeydew

Bacon

Sausage

Grilled Salmon

Corned Beef Hash

Scrambled Eggs

Eggs Florentine

Steamed White Rice

Hash Brown Potato, Home Fries

Hot Bread Pudding

Cheese Blintz

French Toast or Pancake (On Rotation)

Miso Soup

Green Salad

Hot Cereal

Oatmeal

Cold Cereals

Fruit Loops

Granola

Frosted Flakes

Yogurt

Pastries

Wheat or White Bread, Bagels, English Muffins, Danish, Muffins

Assorted Jellies, Cream Cheese, Butter

Skim Milk

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf, or Tea

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Don the Beachcomber - Royal Kona Resort restaurant rated?

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