Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

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   DavidS

   Miami

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was our first time at Papa Kona. We had made a reservation, and got a waterside table. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. They accidentally forgot one of my side dishes, for which they apologized, gave me a larger portion of that side dish and even graciously gave us a free dessert. The manager came by to apologize for the oversight. I would definitely go back there for another meal!

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2. SZ

   SuzanneZ

   Hawaii

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food- Mediterranean burger ( one with Beyond Burger, one with beef) delicious. And unique! The wine good, ocean waves with lights after dark very beautiful. Music too loud for some conversation, a table further from band would be my choice next time. The Boston Cream pie the only “ let down”, and recommend another chocolate item for dessert. Thanks for a great meal with my friend!

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3. GG

   GaryG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   We always have a great time here! It's our go to spot for celebrations!!

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4. Z

   Zulo

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   The food is consistently good and the staff extremely friendly and good - go frequently and never had a bad time

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall2food2service1ambience2

   Better options for Oceanside dinning in Kona. Smells like beer, floor is sticky, generally kind of a dirty spot, with subpar food. Drinks are strong, burger is decent.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We keep going back because they have better choices of entrees

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7. LM

   LoganM

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall1food2service1ambience4

   Tried to go the night before and was told the kitchen was backed up about 45 minutes with a already full restaurant. We went the night after and had a reservation requesting a waterfront view. If your party is just you and another you'll get the waterfront but any bigger they don't really care even if you ask. The service was poor and the busser did most of the refills and clearing of the plates. It took a while for him to come back and take the order. He didn't really know the menu when we asked him questions. He left the food in the window and it was cold. The fish and chips only had 2 pieces and they were small. The fries also were cold. The tacos were spicy and very little flavor. The burger was the only thing that was actually good. The live music was great and entertaining with local and today's hits. The sound of the waves crashing into the shore made the atmosphere very relaxed.

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   locale

   New England

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Beautiful spot, they take reservations, varied menu, very good food, excellent service (Jacob) and live music. No downside at all!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service, atmosphere, music, view and yes food was excellent. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Friends celebrating their anniversary.

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11. K

    Kona

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Good Sunday breakfast/brunch. Lilikoi mimosa yummm.

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12. SB

    SunnyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food and beautiful view. We were seated immediately.

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13. D

    Desert

    Hawaii

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We missed seeing Margie due to traffic from an accident, but Nathan and everyone else gave us wonderful service. As always, the food was great and the mimosas the best.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place for dinner with a fantastic view of the ocean

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience3

    The food had good flavor and it was warm and tasty ! The service not good , it felt like we were not welcome , so I wouldn’t recommend this place in my opinion just for the service.

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16. JP

    JoeP

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Papa Kona is my goto restaurant in Kailua Kona. Breakfast lunch and dinner menus have good variety and is always tasty. The bar is very good as well. Best part is the people tho - lots of aloha to be found.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Birthday. Lovely dinner great service.

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18. f

    flygirlhawaii

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience4

    We went for Mothers Day and they had change the menu. No omelets which is what we came for. When we asked the waitress she was so rude and said we should have checked the website. I ordered coffee with Baileys and she brought a shot of Irish cream no coffee. Then brought a coffee with a separate shot; no cream no sugar. My mom tea with lemon and only got tea. My husband a coke and thank god she was able to deliver that. We settle on food and order. My husband regular pancakes with bacon and eggs well it came with coconut sugar strawberries and bananas on top. At the point I spoke with the manager who was very nice and comp everything even though I offered to pay for the Baileys. Thank God I drank it. We left and went to Dennys and had an amazing meal we all loved. The waitress was bit happy about working there and needs to find another job. Sad thing is we love here and have been there multiple times at all times if the day though we will never return nor refer them ever again. I hope a visitor doesn’t get the treatment we got. No one deserves it.

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19. GR

    GardinRevs

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Fine meal. Waiter found pils I had Dropped contacted us and got pills back Right away.

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20. T

    Tiger

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Can’t beat the view. Food was excellent and delivered quickly. Waiter was attentive but overworked. They are feeling the effects of COVID in the short staffing area

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21. MD

    MikeD

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic setting on the beach. Choice of sunset view or city lights. All views include water and surf. Appetizers such as Ahi tower and barbecue Kahlua pork stuffed deep fried panko breaded rice balls are very good. We eat here a couple times each trip.

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22. AW

    AmandavW

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    A basic breakfast; the eggs were overcooked, the bacon seriously undercooked and the rice ice cold. Pretty awful overall.

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23. JE

    JERRYM

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent as always!

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24. RC

    RichardC

    Atlanta

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Not a bad place to eat. Food was good but not great. Service was good but not great. Sat outside closer to the water with a very good view and away from the EXTREMELY loud music. Split the check with the couple joining us and was surprised to see that both checks were giving the recommended tip amount for the bill. If we were not paying attention the tip would have been 40%. Would give as as optional place to go, probably not recommend.

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25. LA

    LynneA

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Our experience could have been so much better if we had been seated with a sunset view. You would think a person that made a reservation a month in advance would get that but we were seated at the back by the bar and no tables were available at the front?!? Server was nice and food was pretty good but we won’t be back

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26. C

    Charlie

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, loved the sunset and sitting beside the crashing waves

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27. r

    robl

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great atmosphere, very friendly staff very well priced food nice view of the ocean parking across the street at public parking lot.

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28. JG

    JimG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience2

    I have left over a hundred reviews but have never typed any comments We have a home on the Big Island and we’re excited to come with a group of friends from high school We called and made reservations in advance They sat us directly in front of the band. Great band however you couldn’t hear the person right next to you. Right when we were seated I went up to the hostess and asked if we could be moved They were not very accommodating and as I walked around I saw many other tables that were empty and we could have made it work If we were going for just cocktails and dancing it would have been perfect. But we were dining The Cobb salad was the worst Cobb salad I have ever had. Very little effort was put into it. I am not one to send food back so I just ate it I don’t think I will be coming there for dinner

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed our dinner very much. Plenty of food and very tasty.

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30. M

    Monicky

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Love your craft Mai Tai, but take that bitter Dark Storm off your menu, I couldn't drink it. Also we had to wait longer for our food this time, and it was almost cold. If this had been my first visit to Papa Kona, I would not return

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was awesome as usual!! Great service and yummy food!

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32. KW

    KelciW

    Anchorage

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    The fish was dry and bland.

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33. N

    Natasha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Definitely would go back. Great food, aesthetically pleasing.

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34. LV

    LaViz

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Telephone communication poor. Tried to call to get directions and info on parking. No return calls. Had to walk to find restaurant! Could’ve saved $25 parking. The meals, service and ambience lived up to the positive reviews.

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35. JM

    JoeM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We thought the food was delicious and the wate staff was very friendly and attentive. The view on the water was outstanding.

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36. RH

    RonH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience3

    Service was very slow, waiter seemed frustrated. It was kind of a slow night and we were seated in a bad/weird area, AND 5 people with reservations were set at as 4 person table. Food was good, but we will not be back.

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37. RR

    RandyR

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Papa Kona’s is good, not great, but good. Made a reservation weeks ago and when we arrived the hostess was going to put us at the very back and side of restaurant. I asked for a better table and she did comply, but what’s the point of a reservation if your going to be given a crappy table. The waiter was clearly rushed off his feet but gave us quite attentive service. The food was very tasty and sizeable portions. I had the fish tacos,which were very good with marlin. My husband had fish& chips and said they were very good. Live entertainment was very good. Would go again.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was very good - avocado fries are excellent!

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Enjoyable in all aspects. Really liked the Kalua pork Benedict.

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40. WF

    WFRANCO

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    This restaurant was pretty good because of the ocean view and ambience. Food was good and nice breakfast choices. The tables and floor are worn and dated. We had a “dancing table”. Quite wobbly. The restaurant is across the street from a flea market which was convenient yo just eat and go across the street to shop.

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