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Kona Inn Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, HI

Kona Inn Restaurant

4.3
4.3
550 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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PLEASE COME WALK IN AND WE WILL SET YOUR PARTY UP WITH A BEAUTIFUL TABLE!

Situated where it's always been: on the waterfront in the heart of old Kona town, offering one of the most beautiful restaurant settings in the world. The open air environment with unobstructed views of the Kona sunsets offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a romantic dinner accompanied by the wonderful sounds of waves breaking right in front of the restaurant.

Seafood is King at the Kona Inn where the fresh fish are brought in daily by the local fisherman. The mammoth horseshoe-shaped all-Koa-wood bar is a world-famous watering hole that serves the best Mai Tai in the Isands and the coldest beer on the Big Island. You have not truly had an Hawaiian experience until you've visited the Kona Inn Restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Cafe Grill Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 550 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kona Inn Restaurant offers an "outstanding" oceanfront dining experience with "great food," "amazing views," and "excellent service." It's a favorite for its "romantic" sunsets and "fresh seafood." While some find it "pricey," the "historic charm" and "Hawaiian ambiance" make it a "must-visit" in Kona.

550 Reviews
  1. Charlotte

    Seattle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant but like all in Hawaii the prices have gone up way too much.

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  2. pamela

    Hawaii13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great mai tais, as usual, our server was very nice and attentive. Now the food, what has happened? The fish was not what has been usually served in the past the Macnut crusted mahi seemed to have been a frozen fish stick with hardly any macnut coating and tasted deep fried and was overdone. Teriyaki shrimp were very good and my filet mignon was nicely cooked, but I doubt that it was four ounces prior to cooking, I did only order one medallion because it was usually sufficient. The garlic mashed potatoes appeared to have been from instant and scooped onto plates with an ice cream scoop….just not tasty or appealing. That above being said, i hope it was just one bad night for dinner there. We are local and have always enjoyed taking guests there, maybe will have to retry solo and further explore choices on the menu.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The stuffed Ono was delicious and is a “must have” when we dine at Kona Inn.

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  4. William VIP

    Minneapolis29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Cocktails were wonderful. Food was terrific. Ambiance was second to none! We had a wonderful time! I would recommend this restaurant to ANYONE traveling to the Big Island.

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  5. Linda VIP

    Sacramento27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We are long-term fans of Kona Inn, location and food and ambiance. However, this time was disappointing. Our reservation was for the RESTAURANT but they have combined the restaurant with the cafe/bar side: same menu, seating supposedly "the same," and everything crowded and noisy. It wasn't a pleasant dining experience although the ocean-front location remains.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breathtaking views and mouthwatering food. Our meal at Kona Inn was a memorable and pleasant experience. Our server was pleasant and friendly.

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  7. Lorna

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good to. The grilled Ono was delicious. Our server was very friendly but not overly. We had reservations at sunset and they put us at a great table. The only thing is that the Cesar salad was over dressed, swimming in dressing. Albeit a delicious house made dressing. We did finish it.

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  8. Laverne VIP

    Orlando17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the whole experience. The food , the atmosphere, etc… we came back a second straight night. It was that good. Loved the sunset at this location.

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  9. Laverne VIP

    Orlando17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Loved the location and the food. Our waiter was exceptional and friendly. Highly recommended!

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  10. peacegirl VIP

    Hawaii12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Come for the sunset, stay for dessert. The food was just ok. But my family loved the atmosphere.. from the outside you don’t expect what you see when you go inside and the fabulous area to see the beautiful sunset. The dessert was good!

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Kona Inn Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 550 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Kona Inn Restaurant

75-5744 Alii Dr Ste 135, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Cafe Grill Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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