Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
At the public harbor with nice view of the boats. Food is reasonable priced. Not gourmet but good quality. Be aware it closes early.
34 locals recommend
Harbor House
74-425 Kealakehe PkwyAt the public harbor with nice view of the boats. Food is reasonable priced. Not gourmet but good quality. Be aware it closes early.
Kamana Kitchen
75-5770 Ali‘i DrAbove average Indian food on the ocean with good view.
Good breakfast place at a very reasonable price. On the main drag with ocean views.
35 locals recommend
Bongo Ben's
75-5819 Ali‘i DrGood breakfast place at a very reasonable price. On the main drag with ocean views.
Speciality is homemade fresh pastas and a great rosemary lemonade (spiked or not). We recommend the pasta dishes but not the steaks.
26 locals recommend
Mi's Waterfront Bistro
75-5770 Ali‘i DrSpeciality is homemade fresh pastas and a great rosemary lemonade (spiked or not). We recommend the pasta dishes but not the steaks.
Some of the best gelato we have had anywhere. Island inspired flavors. We suggest you try (free samples) the lilikoi and the turmeric ginger gelato.
27 locals recommend
Gypsea Gelato Kailua-Kona Coconut Grove Marketplace
75-5809 Ali‘i DrSome of the best gelato we have had anywhere. Island inspired flavors. We suggest you try (free samples) the lilikoi and the turmeric ginger gelato.
Local breakfast spot. Great value and good local inspired food. There is no view, just good eats.
27 locals recommend
808 Grindz Cafe
75-5660 Kopiko StLocal breakfast spot. Great value and good local inspired food. There is no view, just good eats.
Our favorite open air restaurant in Hilo. Our favorites are the french onion soup and teriyaki flank steak. However it is all good.
128 locals recommend
Pineapples Restaurant
332 Keawe StOur favorite open air restaurant in Hilo. Our favorites are the french onion soup and teriyaki flank steak. However it is all good.
Our favorite place in Waimea and perhaps the best barbecue on the island. When your done, we suggest the banana cream pie!
53 locals recommend
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdOur favorite place in Waimea and perhaps the best barbecue on the island. When your done, we suggest the banana cream pie!
If you have never tried a Malasada (giant Portuguese donut) you need to get one at Tex's. It is both a Drive-In and outdoor seating restaurant. They have lunch items that are ok, but the reason to stop is for the sugar overdose.
72 locals recommend
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StIf you have never tried a Malasada (giant Portuguese donut) you need to get one at Tex's. It is both a Drive-In and outdoor seating restaurant. They have lunch items that are ok, but the reason to stop is for the sugar overdose.
This is by far the best bakery (french inspired) on the Island. Get their before noon or it will be sold out. Their primary business is for the resorts. They have great pies!
Mamane Bakery Hawaii
Hawaiʻi Belt RoadThis is by far the best bakery (french inspired) on the Island. Get their before noon or it will be sold out. Their primary business is for the resorts. They have great pies!
This is the best coffee shop down south. They have great lunch items, coffee, and desserts. -- And it has fantastic coast line views.
137 locals recommend
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyThis is the best coffee shop down south. They have great lunch items, coffee, and desserts. -- And it has fantastic coast line views.
Good eats, but it is expensive for what you get. However,, they are on the main drag with great views, cinnamon rolls, and coffee.
163 locals recommend
Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrGood eats, but it is expensive for what you get. However,, they are on the main drag with great views, cinnamon rolls, and coffee.
Kona Mountain Coffee
73-4038 Hulikoa DrBest coffee on the big island.