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Best Restaurants in Kailua-Kona

33 restaurants analyzed · Big Island

Kailua-Kona has American, Hawaiian, and seafood restaurants at a consistently solid quality level, with about two-thirds of analysed spots in the B-grade range. Prices are mostly moderate, and the Ali'i Drive corridor concentrates the best options within walking distance. Seafood is a consistent strength given the port's fishing heritage.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Big Island Grill A- · Hawaiian comfort food, Breakfast and brunch — Casual Hawaiian comfort spot with generous plates, friendly fast service, and standout loco moco and desserts at fair...
• Kona Seafood Market A- · Seafood market, Poke takeout — A small, friendly seafood market for very fresh local fish and custom-cut poke; selection can be limited later in the...
• Shaka Tacoz A- · Taco restaurant, Food truck — Destination-level tacos with standout Ono fish and signature sauces, but expect waits and a sweet-leaning flavor...
• Pa'akai Poke A- · Poke shop, Seafood — Fresh, well-seasoned poke with fast kiosk ordering and outdoor seating; great for a quick, satisfying bowl, but expect...
• Island Lava Java B+ · Hawaiian restaurant, Brunch restaurant — Scenic oceanfront brunch-and-sunset spot with crowd-pleasing island fare and strong coffee; quality is often good but...
• Kai Eats + Drinks B+ · Waterfront restaurant and bar, Pizza — Scenic oceanfront spot with lively vibes, creative pizzas and pastas, and big beer selection; great views but policies,...
• SUSHI COCORO & UDON NOODLE B+ · Sushi and udon restaurant, Japanese — Fresh, crowd-pleasing sushi and bowls at fair island prices in a tiny hidden spot; quality is often praised but service...
• Huggo's B+ · Oceanfront seafood and steak, Hawaiian influences — Destination oceanfront spot with sunset views and friendly service; creative island-seafood menu delights many but...
• IZAKAYA SHIONO KONA B+ · Japanese restaurant, Sushi — Bustling Kona izakaya for fresh sushi and ramen; expect waits, lively energy, and prices on the higher side but...
• Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona B+ · Seafood and steak, Hawaiian — Polished island seafood and steaks with Pacific Rim touches and strong service; great for sunsets and celebrations but...
• Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill B+ · Seafood restaurant, Poke bar — Destination for fresh poke and Hawaiian plates with generous portions, solid value, and inconsistent service; go for...
• Sakura | Sushi • Japanese B+ · Sushi restaurant, Japanese — Lively local-focused sushi spot with generous rolls, fresh sashimi, and quick kitchen; service can be inconsistent at...
• Nephi's Smokehouse B+ · Hawaiian comfort food, Breakfast — Beloved family-run Hawaiian plate lunch spot with standout smoked meats and loco moco, great hospitality, fair prices,...
• Da Poke Shack B+ · Seafood takeout, Poke bar — Exceptionally fresh poke from a true shack with fast counter service and tiny seating; great fish, inconsistent service...
• On the Rocks B · Bar & grill, Pacific Rim — Beachfront cocktails and sunsets with live music; food is decent but inconsistent, service can lag during peak times.
• Herbivores B · Vegan restaurant, Cafe — Creative vegan comfort food with big flavors and friendly vibes; expect counter service, occasional waits, and standout...
• Da Shark Shack B · Bar & grill, Seafood — Casual oceanfront dive-bar vibe with strong drinks, ono and shrimp bites, and great sunset views; service and food...
• Island Ono Loa Grill B · Burger restaurant, Hawaiian plates — A casual Alii Drive spot for char-grilled burgers and hearty local plates with strong fan devotion, good fries, and...
• Fish Hopper Kona B · Seafood restaurant, Breakfast — Scenic oceanfront seafood spot with crowd-pleasing chowder and local fish; service and consistency vary, and pricing...
• Ola Brew B · Brewpub, Brewery — Lively Kona brewpub with standout beers, creative pub grub, and counter-service; great for flights and burgers, but...
• Kona Crust B · Pizzeria, Slice shop — Solid NY-style slices and pies with a fun comics vibe; great for quick, casual meals, but expect occasional service...
• Loko Wraps B · Fast-casual Hawaiian-Mex fusion, Smoothie bowls — Casual, flavor-forward spot for giant wraps, smoothie bowls, and customizable plates with house-made sauces; great...
• Kona Brewing Co. B · Brewpub, Brewery — Destination brewpub with great beers, lively patio, and solid-but-variable pub fare; prices skew high for portions, so...
• Krua Thai Cuisine B · Thai restaurant, Family-friendly — Popular Kona Thai spot with broad menu and many vegan options; food is generally tasty but inconsistent, service can...
• Quinn's Almost by the Sea B · Seafood and American grill, Cocktail bar — Casual Packers-themed seafood and grill spot with big portions, friendly bar energy, fair prices, and uneven execution...
• Journey Cafe Big Island B- · Vegan cafe, Breakfast — Creative vegan cafe with standout soft-serve, bowls, and tacos; great vibes but expect high island prices and...
• TK Noodle & hot pot B- · Asian fusion, Hot pot — Generous, late-night-friendly Asian fusion hot pot and noodle spot with big portions and fast counter service;...
• KBXtreme B- · Entertainment center with dining, Bowling alley — Family-friendly bowling and arcade hub with a casual diner and bar; fun first, food decent, but service and equipment...
• Willie's Hot Chicken B- · Hot chicken restaurant, American — Lively Kona spot for crispy hot chicken, sauces, and live music; great vibe, solid chicken, but seasoning heat can be...
• Ali'i Gardens Marketplace B- · Food market with vendors, Outdoor marketplace — Relaxed outdoor market with local vendors, good coffee and tacos, free parking; some stalls close early and quality...
• Açaí Hawai’i Company B- · Health-focused smoothie and açaí shop, Breakfast — Popular Kona spot for big açaí bowls with ocean peeks; portions please, flavor depth and hospitality vary.
• Denny's Restaurant B- · Diner, American — Reliable island-view Denny's with standout staff regulars love, solid classic breakfasts and burgers, but service pace...
• 808 Grindz Cafe Kona C+ · Breakfast restaurant, Cafe — Popular counter-service Hawaiian breakfast spot with big portions, fast tickets, and low prices, but very casual...

Top Cuisines

• Hawaiian — 10 restaurants
• American — 7 restaurants
• Japanese — 3 restaurants
• Seafood — 2 restaurants
• Pizza — 2 restaurants
• Plant-based — 2 restaurants
• Mexican-inspired — 1 restaurants
• Steakhouse — 1 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 1 restaurants
• Pan-Asian — 1 restaurants

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