Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Kailua-Kona

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in Kailua-Kona from other articles such as thirsty., lyft.com, Sojournies, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in Kailua-Kona

Kona Brewing Hawaii
Kona Brewing Hawaii
4.5 (1654 ratings)4.5 (876 ratings)
Microbrewery with informal tours, pizza, live music on Sundays & a lanai with a corrugated tin roof.
74-5612 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
BreweryFood & DrinkDelivery serviceTakeout RestaurantPubRestaurant
Mentioned by Kona Coast
Top 5 Big Island Bars | Best Happy Hour in KonaVacations
"If you want to brewery-hop in Kona, check out Kona Brewing Company as well as Humpty’s. Super-popular spot with locals and visitors alike, Kona Brewing Company offers numerous excellent microbrewed beers; their beer is so good that it’s sold everywhere in the state. They also have great food and live music nightly by some of the Big Island’s hottest reggae and rock bands."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Best restaurants in Kailua-Kona, USA
"Expect a bustling crowd at this sprawling, eco-sustainable brewpub, with tiki-torch-lit outdoor seating and laid-back waitstaff. Pizza toppings verge on gourmet, but crusts can be soggy; BBQ sandwiches and fish... Desserts in Kailua-Kona"
Island Lava Java
Island Lava Java
75-5719 Ali‘i Dr #1a, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Restaurant
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Best restaurants in Kailua-Kona, USA
"A convivial gathering spot for Sunday brunch or a sunny breakfast (served until 11:30am) with ocean-view dining on the sidewalk patio. This upscale diner is a little too fancy to be a greasy spoon; maybe it's a... Burgers in Kailua-Kona"
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
4.5 (1325 ratings)
Colorful, casual eatery is a bustling local go-to for seafood specials, pupu platters & wine.
75-5995 Kuakini Hwy STE 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
BistroBarHawaiian restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Marriott International
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
"Colorful, casual eatery is a bustling local go-to for seafood specials, pupu platters & wine. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 808-327-0209"
Foster's Kitchen
Foster's Kitchen
4.5 (694 ratings)
Relaxed bar/eatery with TVs & outdoor seating preparing a locally sourced menu & creative cocktails.
75-5805 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Restaurant
Mentioned by Things To Do
Best American food near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
"75-5805 Alii Dr Suite DU, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-1374Seafood, American, Cajun & Creole, BarLunch, Dinner, Brunch, DrinksWheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Acce[email protected]+1 808-326-1600http://www.fosterskitchen.com"
On the Rocks
On the Rocks
4.4 (2178 ratings)
Local landmark Huggo's outdoor lounge serves island bites & cocktails right on the water.
75-5824 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Seafood restaurantBarBar & grillLive music venueLoungePacific Rim restaurantRestaurant
Sushi Shiono
Sushi Shiono
4.3 (325 ratings)
Tiny & buzzing Japanese eatery with traditional dishes, a wide array of sake & a casual vibe.
75-5799 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Japanese restaurantRestaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Best restaurants in Kailua-Kona, USA
"Inside a mini mall, wickedly fresh sushi and sashimi are complemented by a sake list that's as long as Honshu. Everything is good, but the grilled eel and special boats (massive sushi, nigiri and sashimi... Hawaii Regional in Kailua-Kona"
Habaneros Grill
Habaneros Grill
4.1 (254 ratings)
Busy, colorful restaurant dishing up classic Mexican fare & cocktails in an informal space.
75-5864 Walua Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Mexican restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
Top Restaurants in Big Island
"Perched above Alii Drive near Royal Kona Resort, this casually upscale restaurant with a view features traditional taqueria-style offerings...Read More"
Genki Sushi
Genki Sushi
3.8 (302 ratings)
Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
74-5450 Makala Blvd #202, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
RestaurantAsian restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Kalikala Cuisine
Kalikala Cuisine
4.4 (241 ratings)
75-5685-75-5699 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurant
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
3.5 (600 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
74-5620 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantBurrito restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurantTex-Mex restaurantVegetarian restaurant

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Kailua-Kona

Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
4.5 (445 ratings)
Farm-to-table American cooking with an organic bent served in garden environs, plus a coffee shop.
765897 Kona Belt Rd, Holualoa, HI 96725, USA
CafeCoffee shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Best restaurants in Kona Coast
"The storefront cafe serves 100% Kona coffee, baked goods and sandwiches. Out back, an organic, slow-food restaurant dishes up a sophisticated yet casual bistro-style menu that makes the most of fresh, Big..."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
Top Restaurants in Big Island
"This respected slow-food restaurant in Holualoa Village features fine dining in a lush, open-air setting beneath the shade of an old monkeypod...Read More"
Genki Sushi
Genki Sushi
3.8 (302 ratings)
Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
74-5450 Makala Blvd #202, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
RestaurantAsian restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Panda Express
Panda Express
4 (161 ratings)
Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.
74-5450 E110, Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantRestaurant

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Kailua-Kona

Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box
3.6 (568 ratings)
Burgers, chicken, tacos & breakfast items fill out the menu at this fast-food chain.
75-934 Henry St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantChicken restaurantHamburger restaurant
Starbucks Honokohau Harbor
Starbucks Honokohau Harbor
4.4 (100 ratings)
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
74-5035 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee storeEspresso barInternet cafe
Denny's
Denny's
3.8 (1121 ratings)
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
75-1027 Henry St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurant

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Kailua-Kona

Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
4.6 (14 ratings)4 (72 ratings)
Botanical garden featuring an array of Hawaiian plants plus a native insect house with butterflies.
82-6160 Hawaii Belt Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Mokuaikaua Church
Mokuaikaua Church
4.7 (103 ratings)4.5 (393 ratings)
Hawaii's oldest Christian church, founded by missionaries in 1820, with an iconic arch & sanctuary.
75-5713 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Christian churchSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious Sites
Captain James Cook Monument
Captain James Cook Monument
4.6 (831 ratings)4.5 (520 ratings)
White obelisk marking the spot where Capt. Cook was killed in 1779, reachable via hike or boat ride.
Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA
MonumentSights & LandmarksMonuments & Statues

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Kailua-Kona

4.0 (3 reviews)
Kona Makai #5203
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$136 /night
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Kona Seaside Hotel
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$289 /night
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Casa De Emdeko #203
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$184 /night
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