DINING

American

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... map
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. map
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. map

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. more... map
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. map

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... map

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. map

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. map

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. map
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. more... map

Merriman's Kapalua
One Bay Club Place • Lahaina, HI 96761
808-669-6400
The freshest seafood complimented by oceanfront scenery. Dine in the most beautiful location at Kapalua Resort, directly on the ocean, and view tropical sunsets from "The Point." Chef-Owner Peter Merriman has brought his unique style of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine to this beautiful ocean-side setting.
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... map

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. more... map
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. map
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. map

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. map