Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona

4.5

3530 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
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Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at The Fish Hopper Seafood and Steak, overlooking Kailua Bay on the Big Island Hawaii. Enjoy fresh seafood from Hawaii and fresh seafood flown in weekly from California, plus our signature Bucket of Fire and Volcano flaming drinks, all within walking distance to shops and historic sites.

A landmark (formerly the Ocean View Inn) and a local’s favorite Kona restaurant since 1934, the building housing The Fish Hopper has been beautifully restored to expand upon its spectacular ocean views. We proudly serve seafood from sustainable sources, harvested by methods that do not harm the environment.

We love to honor our Veterans & Military! Please let us know if you are one, upon arrival.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:15 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 326-2002
Website
http://fishhopperkona.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Pedro Almazan
Catering
We also do off-site catering for private parties at a location, wedding, etc.... Call today for pricing and details.
Private party facilities
We have a few options for a private party depending on the number of people, budget and options wanted. We offer an outdoor upstairs lanai for more privacy, or we can partition downstairs for smaller groups.We look forward to hosting your event! Call today for pricing and details!

Location
75-5683 Alii Drive, Kailua, HI 96740
Area
Kailua-Kona
Cross Street
Alii Drive
Parking details
Driveway to parking is on the RIGHT side of the building when you look at it from the ocean. OR, it's to the right of the main entrance and coffee shop. Parking is available up the driveway, it's lighted for ease in the dark. There are also handicap spots where there is ramp access to the back of the dining room.
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Gluten-free Options

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Popular dishes

Traditional*US$13.95
Canadian Bacon, English Muffin Topped with Poached Eggs. Finished with Hollandaise Sauce & Spanish Paprika
Dungeness Crab*US$22.95
Fresh Dungeness Crab Meat, English Muffin Topped with Poached Eggs. Finished with Hollandaise Sauce & Spanish Paprika
Kalua PorkUS$19.95
Two Eggs Any Style*US$9.95
Served with Grilled Potatoes or Rice & Toast (Gluten Free Toast on Request) Choice of Applewood Bacon, Portuguese Sausage, or Spam

Healthy Choices

1/2 Papaya, Strawberry Yogurt, GranolaUS$10.95
Two Egg Spinach Cheese ScrambleUS$12.95
Seasonal Fruit

Special Dishes

Lox & BagelUS$17.95
Tomato, Onion, & Cream Cheese
Breakfast BurritoUS$12.95
Two Eggs, Flour Tortilla, Salsa, Beans & Cheeses. Choice of Meat: Applewood Bacon, Portuguese Sausage, or Spam
Loco Moco*US$19.95
½ lb Hamburger Patty, Spam or Chicken, Rice, Two Eggs, & Brown Gravy
8oz NY Steak and Eggs*US$22.95
Two Large Eggs, Grilled Potatoes or Rice, & Toast
Island Fruit BowlUS$14.95
With Strawberry Yogurt
Biscuits & Gravy*US$16.95
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits, Two Eggs & Sausage Gravy
Corned Beef and Hash Brown Skillet*US$22.95
Grilled Corned Beef, Hash Browns, & Fresh Herbs Served on a Sizzling Hot Skillet. Topped with Two Eggs and Choice of Toast

Pancakes, French Toast & Waffles

Pancakes with Fresh BerriesUS$14.95
Pancake Breakfast*US$17.95
2 Pancakes with Fresh Berries, 2 Eggs, Choice of Meat, 2 pieces: Applewood Bacon, Portuguese Sausage, or Spam
Coconut and Macadamia Nut French ToastUS$15.95
Punalu'u Sweet Bread, Whipped Cream, & Berries Sauce

Sides, Biscuits and Pastries

Toast, Roasted Potatoes or RiceUS$4.95
Cinnamon RollUS$6.95
Handmade Muffin or Cheddar Cheese BiscuitUS$6.95
- With EntréeUS$1.95
Two Eggs, Bacon, Spam, Portuguese Sausage or Ham*US$6.95
Handmade Cheddar Cheese Biscuits (2)US$7.95
Fried RiceUS$10.95
Sausage, Green Onions, Eggs, Fish Sauce, & Shoyu
OatmealUS$10.95
Macadamia Nuts, Raisins, Brown Sugar, & Strawberries

Drinks

Bloody Mary or MimosaUS$4.99
CoffeeUS$3.50
French Press 100% Kona CoffeeUS$9.95

What 3,530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Hawaii / Big Island
Best Value
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for brunch
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for scenic views
Hawaii / Big Island
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fish Hopper in Kailua-Kona offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing views" and "great service." Guests rave about the fresh seafood, particularly the macadamia nut-crusted Mahi Mahi and poke nachos. The restaurant's "beautiful waterfront setting" provides the perfect backdrop for any meal, making it a "must-visit" in Kona.

3,530 Reviews

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Grace
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Some portions were small, Shrimp skewer= 2 shrimp. Getting food out to the table a bit slow. Appetizer never came out. They ended up bringing us the appetizer with our meal, but at least they comped us. Wait staff very nice.
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Dana
New Orleans
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Table was ready when we arrived. Rebecca served us immediately and the food was excellent. The bartender Ben could have been more attentive when we arrived (and the restaurant was setting up for lunch) but he makes a great bloody mary so all is forgiven.
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Andrea
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the special Christmas menu with prime rib. The meat was medium rare as ordered and was a tasty & generous 14 oz portion. The mixed veggies were a wonderful. They were a fresh mix of broccoli, squash, green beans, & carrots that were optimally cooked not raw and not mushy! Mashed potatoes and au jus were classic and great, too! Service was excellent and attentive especially given that it was a full house for the holiday. A real holiday treat for the family to eat out.
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April
Coastal Georgia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Crab cakes were mushy and cold. Chowder was just a thick mush lacking flavor. The steak tasted like gas. Big Island Mai Tai overly sweet. Fish lacked flavor. Was not worth the over $200 we spent.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the food we had was great. I tried the clam chowder and added the Dungeness crab and it was very good. Staff was very attentive to our needs. We had an ocean side table where it added to the overall experience.
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Kevin
Seattle
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a 7 PM reservation with a "view table" request. Several walk-up customers were seated before us. At 7 PM, we were told that "people aren't leaving their tables fast enough" after they finish so we'd have to wait. At 7:15, we were seated at a table in the bar (obstructed view). The food was average at best and extremely expensive. Our waitress was wonderful, but everything else was mediocre or lower.
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Natalya
San Francisco
51 reviews
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Not the first time in the Fish Hopper, maybe the last. Got a 8:30 pm reservation, called to confirm we will not be affected by the kitchen closing at 9 pm. Food was served promptly. At 9:24 pm we asked for hot tea and the waiter offered tea bags to go, was quite rude and visibly upset that we called him out that tea has nothing to do with the kitchen. Did not order desserts. I can see why the rating went significantly down since we visited first time a few years ago. Will consider other restaurants around next time.
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Roger
VIP
Dallas
45 reviews
3.0
45 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Upon ordering we clarified the amount of portion of the Ono fish. The response after checking out the price at 39.99 for 6 oz of a native fish to the island was the snarky reply “Your in Downtown Hawai’i. At the Kona fish market it’s priced at $30.00 per pound. Everyone understands COGS . The fish was $11.22 keeping in mind using a retail market not “Wholesale”. The chef crushed each dish ordered but that reply started the dinning off to a rocky start.
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Ron
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent tropical drinks. Ate here 3 times during our 2 week stay in Kona and truly enjoyed each visit. The only thing I would pass on is the calamari (all tentacles). Different server each visit and all were friendly and attentive. Prices slightly high on drinks, but this IS Hawaii (much more reasonable if you go in the small bar during the 3-5 Happy Hour).
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Dana
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ❤️ Fishhopper in Kailua Kona, HI! The food is excellent and the view amazing!
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FAQs

Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 326-2002.

Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona is rated 4.5 stars by 3530 OpenTable diners.

Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona

75-5683 Alii Drive, Kailua, HI 96740

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Alii Drive
Area
Kailua-Kona
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:15 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Driveway to parking is on the RIGHT side of the building when you look at it from the ocean. OR, it's to the right of the main entrance and coffee shop. Parking is available up the driveway, it's lighted for ease in the dark. There are also handicap spots where there is ramp access to the back of the dining room.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pedro Almazan
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://fishhopperkona.com/
Phone number
(808) 326-2002
Catering
We also do off-site catering for private parties at a location, wedding, etc.... Call today for pricing and details.
Private party facilities
We have a few options for a private party depending on the number of people, budget and options wanted. We offer an outdoor upstairs lanai for more privacy, or we can partition downstairs for smaller groups.We look forward to hosting your event! Call today for pricing and details!

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Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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100 Hawaii Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Gift card

Fish Hopper Combo

Shrimp Trio

Lilikoi Cheese Cake

Omelets

DenverUS$16.95

VeggieUS$16.95

Crab, Avocado & CheeseUS$22.95

Benedicts

Traditional*US$13.95

Dungeness Crab*US$22.95

Kalua PorkUS$19.95

Two Eggs Any Style*US$9.95

Healthy Choices

1/2 Papaya, Strawberry Yogurt, GranolaUS$10.95

Two Egg Spinach Cheese ScrambleUS$12.95

Special Dishes

Lox & BagelUS$17.95

Breakfast BurritoUS$12.95

Loco Moco*US$19.95

8oz NY Steak and Eggs*US$22.95

Island Fruit BowlUS$14.95

Biscuits & Gravy*US$16.95

Corned Beef and Hash Brown Skillet*US$22.95

Pancakes, French Toast & Waffles

Pancakes with Fresh BerriesUS$14.95

Pancake Breakfast*US$17.95

Coconut and Macadamia Nut French ToastUS$15.95

Sides, Biscuits and Pastries

Toast, Roasted Potatoes or RiceUS$4.95

Cinnamon RollUS$6.95

Handmade Muffin or Cheddar Cheese BiscuitUS$6.95

Two Eggs, Bacon, Spam, Portuguese Sausage or Ham*US$6.95

Handmade Cheddar Cheese Biscuits (2)US$7.95

Fried RiceUS$10.95

OatmealUS$10.95

Drinks

Bloody Mary or MimosaUS$4.99

CoffeeUS$3.50

French Press 100% Kona CoffeeUS$9.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona restaurant rated?

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Is Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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