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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kailua Kona, HI

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.3
4.3
1507 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 300-0044 ext. 2
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Ratigan
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,507 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Kid-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

1,507 Reviews
  1. Wil316

    Phoenix

    49 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    We have been to Hawaii over 20 times and this is the first ocean view restaurant that said they don’t have a blender to make frozen Hawaiian specialty drinks. Unbelievable!! Food was ok, service excellent as was the view but come on no frozen Pin Coladas🤨

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  2. DavidO

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Not a good meal when both fish and chips and fish tacos are the fish of the day (Ono) for $27. Not sure how you ruin fish tacos and fish and chips but they did. I do not recommend this restaurant

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  3. LuinB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was great. What a beautiful view looking out at ocean and we seen a awesome sunset.

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  4. KarolS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the grilled Ono tacos and spinach salad. Our server was great! The view at sunset was beautiful too.

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  5. PapaStevie

    Hawaii

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice place for breakfast, right on the water. Very good service and food. Reasonable prices. Recommend if in Kona .

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  6. Tony

    San Diego

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice alternative and right on the waterfront. Great for sunsets.

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  7. Holli

    Phoenix

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening and dinner at Papa Kona’s. The friendly staff made us feel right at home and the fresh fish was simply the best! Definitely give them a try!

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  8. RenayP

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Unfortunately, Papa Kona was very understaffed the evening we went; employees were doing their best and running around like crazy. The salad my husband ordered was extremely wilted (server took it off our bill and apologized profusely), but my Fish and Chips were quite tasty. Maybe on a different night our experience would've been different. Overall, the best part of our meal was getting to see a beautiful sunset - here's plenty of oceanfront seating.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food & atmosphere were great! Service was good too. Can’t beat the location and view :)

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  10. RebeccaR

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    The good includes a gorgeous view of the west Hawaii coast, especially at sunset, as well as a creative menu with reasonable prices. Food was good but not outstanding. The bad was the lack of honesty on the part of wait staff or perhaps their management. I arrived at 5:30 pm and ordered their signature “You’re a Fine-Apple” drink, which is served in a pineapple. The waitress said she wasn’t sure there were any pineapples left, and left to confirm that with the bar when we asked her to please check. She reiterated that they had made a mistake in ordering, and there were simply no pineapples left, she was very sorry, but I needed to order a different drink. No worries- these things happen and I didn’t complain. But lo and behold, as I was leaving the restaurant much later around 7:00, there was a waitress delivering a “You’re a Fine-apple” to another customer. What’s that all about? I probably would have left a kinder review had they not lied to me.

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  11. MarnaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fish tacos were outstanding (Ono). Very pleased with the service. We definitely will be back!

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  12. Tony

    San Diego

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and service. View of the coastline was fantastic.

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  13. largefamilymommy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The panko crusted avocados were AMAZING!!! You also can’t beat the view

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  14. Holli

    Phoenix

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful fresh catch dinner, friendly staff, ocean front table, just doesn’t get any better !

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  15. Tony

    San Diego

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great views of the coast. Food was good and server was attentive to our needs.

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  16. Holli

    Phoenix

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good experience at Papa Kona’s, definitely one of our favorites , highly recommend you give them a try!!

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  17. ChristyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to see the sunset. Also, they have drinks served in a pineapple!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The waitress was kind, food selection was wide but delicious. Overall quality was very good. I would recommend this place for someone looking for a hearty meal and an amazing ocean view.

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  19. Holli

    Phoenix

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful afternoon at Papa Kona’s with an ocean front table, excellent fresh catch and wonderful friendly service, highly recommended you give them a try!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very good food. locomoco is best dish. i miss papa kona

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  21. deborahc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always.the Porkchop is amazing and so worth it! Definitely get the ube mash potatoe. So yummy! I must say this visit I was able to smell the Indian food from the Resturant next door. That was the first time I ever noticed.

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  22. Holli

    Phoenix

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely give Papa Kona's a try!!! Excellent service, outstanding food choices and the best ocean front dining in Kona!!!!

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  23. Holli

    Phoenix

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely a favorite of ours, highly recommend you give Papa Kona’s a try, you won’t be disappointed!

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  24. Jenni

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Food is over priced for what you get. Burnt fries, sad salad. Our server seemed too distracted and slammed our drinks down. I almost had to extend parking due to having to wait so long to get my check. Used to come here all the time. Doubt I will again any time soon

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  25. Lininsc

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful setting for a relaxing meal with great service and very reasonable pricing for quality of food.

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  26. PatF

    Las Vegas

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    I must say firstly , the service was excellent! Our server was Chelsea and she was terrific. View of sunset was incredible- we had a water front table. Table was sticky (not thoroughly cleaned) 😩 we ordered a specialty Mai Tai which my dh liked - I thought it was too much like a mojito. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I ordered Kahlua pork tacos with ube tortillas, French fries/ dh ordered fresh catch tacos (Mahi Mahi). Pork was only ok - mango salsa was good, tortilla shell was way too dry. Fish was overdone and dry. French fries were luke warm and most likely previously frozen. Only dessert available was house made crème brûlée- very good. What a shame / gorgeous location, great service but the food and slightly grubby appearance of the restaurant ruins it.

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  27. stapelz

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food in Kona and not even close. Server was great and view was amazing

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  28. Holli

    Phoenix

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic evening at Papa Kona's, wonderful fresh fish dinner, friendly staff and ocean front view, you won't find anything better in Kona!!

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  29. NanetteG

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The service was terrible, the waitress seem to be on some thing??? She was bad …… The restaurant is not the cleanest and can use some care in that department!! The food, well it is as nothing to brag about. Just high priced bar food. The music was the best part.

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  30. KaileeV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, atmosphere, and staff. We got to sit with a beautiful view of the ocean and the live music was great.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing view! I actually saw 2 monk seals from my balcony seat. Jackie was a very efficient and friendly wait person!

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  32. Holli

    Phoenix

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Papa Kona's was definitely a good choice for dinner! The fresh fish was cooked to perfection, the ocean front setting and view were beyond incredible, and the friendly staff and service were superior!! Highly recommend you give them a try; you won't be disappointed.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always nice eating here, I always visit when I go to Kona side.

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  34. JamesE

    Mississippi

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff accommodated us with the perfect table for our sunset celebration. Food was great and the wait staff were all over it.

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  35. Holli

    Phoenix

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best fresh fish dinner in town! Great service, outstanding ocean front view, highly recommend that everyone give Papa Kona’s a try!!

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  36. LisaS

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Waitress was efficient. We had a pork chop dinner and strawberry spinach salad with chicken meal. The food was tasteful and portions were generous. The view of the ocean was amazing.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Second time eating here and unfortunately it wasn't as good as brunch. Food was initially delicious but didn't sit well with us after. We both got the ono fresh catch and creme brulee. Lovely for the sunset and the live music is a nice touch. People actually get up and dance.

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  38. CatherineM

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place on the shoreline in Kona! Great Ono! Enjoyed our Kalua Pork Quesadilla as well!

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  39. DarrellH

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service by Rhonda was great! Drinks were imaginative and very good!

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  40. EMcClane

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We went to the Sunday brunch. The server was friendly, but the host wasn’t very welcoming. My husband’s pancakes were under cooked. My mom’s fish tacos were good, but overpriced at $27. It’s very difficult to get someone in a wheelchair to the restaurant.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 300-0044 ext. 2.

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 1507 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

75-5770 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Ratigan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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