Hard Rock Cafe 75-5815 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Located at Coconut Grove Marketplace, 808-329-8866, Filled with a terrific lava rock collection, as well as regional memorabilia, this well known cafe has an open-air setting and offers a wonderful menu of American and regional cuisine. A full bar is also on site and they are open daily for lunch and dinner.  more... 

Kona Inn Restaurant 75-5744 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-329-4455, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this open air restaurant is located in the historic 1928 Kona Inn which had its last overnight guest in 1976. A wide range of fresh fish, chicken, and steak entrees are on the menu and the restaurant has been a longtime favorite for cocktails at sunset. 

Oodles of Noodles 75-1129 Henry Street, Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Located at Crossroads Shopping Center, 808-329-9222, A Big Island restaurant dining treat, this restaurant is no ordinary noodle shop. Noodles of every persuasion are served daily for lunch and dinner and takeout and catering services are available. 

Fujimamas 76-5719 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-327-2125, Sister restauarant to Fujimamas Tokyo, this Asian Bistro is the hottest spot in Kona. Chef Owner Vann serves up original dishes based on his work and travel thru Asia and the bar chefs are mixing and muddling fresh fruit saketinis and martinis all night long. Open air dining, sushi bar, lounge and private floor seating are featured.

Sibu Cafe 75-5695 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Located at Banyon Court Mall, 808-329-1112, This small restaurant specializes in wonderful Indonesian and Southeast Asian cuisine made with only the freshest ingredients and fragrant spices. Vegetarian specialties are on the menu and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Kona Brewing Company 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-334-BREW, The only brewpub on Big Island, this brewery and pub specializes in the freshest, high quality, handcrafted ales and lagers in Hawaii plus serves a menu filled with innovative sandwiches and pupus, fresh salads, hand tossed gourmet pizzas, and decadent desserts. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and informative brewery tours are available Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. more... 

Royal Jade Garden Located in the Lanihau Center, 808-326-7288, An excellent selection of Cantonese and Mandarin dishes are on the menu at this family run establishment that has a casual dining atmosphere and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Take out is also available.

Chart House at Waterfront Row 75-5770 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-329-2451, This casual chain restaurant overlooks the ocean and features old Hawaiian maps on the tables, complimenting the numerous artwork on the walls. An eclectic menu that includes thickly sliced prime rib, fresh local fish, charred ribs, Mexican fare, and Alaskan king crab is served nightly for dinner.

La Bourgogne French Restaurant 77-6400 Nalani Street, #101, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-329-6711, Satisfy your French cuisine cravings while at this intimate and very small restaurant that has ten cozy tables and serves a full menu of classic French fare. They are open nightly for dinner. 

Cassandra's Greek Taverna 75-5719 West Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-334-1066, Sporting the blue and white colors of the Greek flag, this unique restaurant is the only Greek restaurant on Big Island and a menu full of fine appetizers, pastas, steaks, salads, seafood, chicken, and Greek pastries is served nightly for dinner. Live belly dancing is provided on Friday and Saturday nights. 

Bueno Nalo Restaurant 20 Kainehe Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96734, 808-263-1999, A local landmark restaurant, this family run eatery offers a full menu of healthy Mexican cuisine with dishes such as topopo salad, tacos, tamales, and enchiladas on the menu. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Pancho and Lefty's Cantina and Restaurante 75-5719 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 97640, 808-326-2171, Located in the middle of the strip on Alii Drive, this Mexican restaurant serves traditional Mexican cuisine and American dishes.

Sam Choy's Restaurant 73-5576 Kauhola Street, Bay 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Located at Koloko Industrial Park, 808-326-1545, You'll enjoy generous portions of Hawaii regional cuisine at this restaurant that has dishes such as fresh fish, seafood laulau, a variety of crab and shellfish, Chinese honey duck, and macadamia nut chicken. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. more... 

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company 75-5776 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-331-8442, Enjoy shrimp, shrimp, and more shrimp at this California-based restaurant that is filled with memorabilia from the major motion picture "Forrest Gump" and also features crab legs, ribs, steaks, and pastas on the menu. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Huggo's 75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-329-1493, Serving spectacular seafood and prime rib for over 27 years, this fun filled restaurant specializes in the fresh catch-of-the-day prepared in a Pacific Rim or Mediterranean style. Dancing nightly to Hawaiian reggae and live top 40 music is also featured. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. Reservations are recommended.  

Jameson's by the Sea 77-6452 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-329-3195, Situated right on Magic Sands Beach, you can sit outside by the ocean or enjoy scenic ocean views through the picture windows while dining at this restaurant that offers three or four island fish specials daily, as well as an array of seafood specialties such as their creamy clam chowder and stir fried scallops. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday.  

Thai Rin Restaurant 75-5799 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Located in Coconut Plaza, 808-329-2929, A long time local favorite, this restaurant has a quiet atmosphere and features authentic Thai cuisine on their menu including five curries. They also serve a popular platter that combines spring rolls, satay, tom yun, and beef salad and they are open nightly for dinner.