Restaurants - North
Restaurants North of Hale Wailele
If you turn right (South) onto the highway, these are some of the dining options available and recommended. Also check out the Happy Hour Recommendations for more ideas.
This Hawaiian shack is kinda famous for its FRESH poke bowls — salads that combine Japanese-inflected spices and greens like seaweed or kimchi with chunks of fresh, raw Ahi tuna.
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Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i DriveThis Hawaiian shack is kinda famous for its FRESH poke bowls — salads that combine Japanese-inflected spices and greens like seaweed or kimchi with chunks of fresh, raw Ahi tuna.
Not by the beach, exactly, but tucked into Ali'i Gardens Marketplace. Excellent bbq plates to eat on-the-go, or order ribs or prime rib ahead to take home for dinner some night.
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TJ'S BBQ By The Beach
75-6129 Ali‘i DrNot by the beach, exactly, but tucked into Ali'i Gardens Marketplace. Excellent bbq plates to eat on-the-go, or order ribs or prime rib ahead to take home for dinner some night.
Just up the hill from Ali'i Drive, Jackie Rey's can get you off the tourist track and into a cool place enjoyed by both locals and tourists. Perhaps a little pricey for the fare, they have friendly staff and good food.
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Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyJust up the hill from Ali'i Drive, Jackie Rey's can get you off the tourist track and into a cool place enjoyed by both locals and tourists. Perhaps a little pricey for the fare, they have friendly staff and good food.
This is the "upper" Huggo's that has higher quality food and nicer decor that what you'll find at "Huggo's on the Rocks" a few feet North. Both have live music many nights a week and are right on the ocean for breezes and sunsets.
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Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdThis is the "upper" Huggo's that has higher quality food and nicer decor that what you'll find at "Huggo's on the Rocks" a few feet North. Both have live music many nights a week and are right on the ocean for breezes and sunsets.
Whether you want pizza-by-the-slice or a whole pie, pizza from Get Sum is worth the wait. Tasty and made with fresh ingredients, this is a good place to order ahead for take-out.
Get Sum pizza
75-5809 Ali‘i DrWhether you want pizza-by-the-slice or a whole pie, pizza from Get Sum is worth the wait. Tasty and made with fresh ingredients, this is a good place to order ahead for take-out.
NOT Oceans, actually, but the Street Taco Stand that is BEHIND Oceans (near Get Sum Pizza). Three for 6 dollars, these are a good deal if you need a snack (not a full meal) and the line isn't too long. Pair it with a gelato from Gypsea Gelato just around the corner. (Rumor is you can get the same tacos inside, but who wants to go inside??)
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Oceans Sports Bar & Grill
75-5811 Ali‘i DrNOT Oceans, actually, but the Street Taco Stand that is BEHIND Oceans (near Get Sum Pizza). Three for 6 dollars, these are a good deal if you need a snack (not a full meal) and the line isn't too long. Pair it with a gelato from Gypsea Gelato just around the corner. (Rumor is you can get the same tacos inside, but who wants to go inside??)
Look up near the volleyball courts to find Foster's Kitchen (FK) where you'll have an outstanding culinary experience with fresh flavors, local ingredients and food made from scratch. The Stuffed Chicken with Kona Coffee Red-Eye Gravy is a stand-out among other Hawaiian & Southern-infused dishes.
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Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrLook up near the volleyball courts to find Foster's Kitchen (FK) where you'll have an outstanding culinary experience with fresh flavors, local ingredients and food made from scratch. The Stuffed Chicken with Kona Coffee Red-Eye Gravy is a stand-out among other Hawaiian & Southern-infused dishes.
No longer just a coffee shop, this place with a misleading names as a full restaurant menu and bar. A great place for people-watching and catching the ocean breeze. Pro-tip, skip the wait for a table by sitting at the bar.
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Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrNo longer just a coffee shop, this place with a misleading names as a full restaurant menu and bar. A great place for people-watching and catching the ocean breeze. Pro-tip, skip the wait for a table by sitting at the bar.
If you're craving Indian food, head to Kamana Kitchen tucked back in Waterfront Row. All its dishes are freshly made right after you place you orders and they canl customize to satisfy every palate’s request.
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Kamana Kitchen
75-5770 Ali‘i DrIf you're craving Indian food, head to Kamana Kitchen tucked back in Waterfront Row. All its dishes are freshly made right after you place you orders and they canl customize to satisfy every palate’s request.
Under the huge fig tree sits sweet little Kalikala Cuisine. Mostly open for breakfast and lunch, you can have a straight-on few of the bay while enjoying fresh food in a truly open-air cafe.
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Kalikala Cuisine
Under the huge fig tree sits sweet little Kalikala Cuisine. Mostly open for breakfast and lunch, you can have a straight-on few of the bay while enjoying fresh food in a truly open-air cafe.
An institution in Kona, Fish Hopper offers fresh seafood, flaming drinks, and a plethora of deserts. Watch boats, outriggers, swimmers, and maybe even dolphins as you dine overlooking the Kona Bay.
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Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
An institution in Kona, Fish Hopper offers fresh seafood, flaming drinks, and a plethora of deserts. Watch boats, outriggers, swimmers, and maybe even dolphins as you dine overlooking the Kona Bay.
Good food served in hearty portions, the upstairs restaurant of Splashers is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Seemingly one of the more efficient places in Kona, Splashers has good service despite being one of the busier places in town.
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Splashers Grill
75-5663 Palani RdGood food served in hearty portions, the upstairs restaurant of Splashers is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Seemingly one of the more efficient places in Kona, Splashers has good service despite being one of the busier places in town.
Kona Brewery is a "must" for anyone who likes beer. But even people who don't like beer will be impressed with the good food and 2,000 square-foot outdoor lanai. Brewery tours are available daily, and the "Growler Shack" is open daily for beer-to-go.
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Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlKona Brewery is a "must" for anyone who likes beer. But even people who don't like beer will be impressed with the good food and 2,000 square-foot outdoor lanai. Brewery tours are available daily, and the "Growler Shack" is open daily for beer-to-go.
In the tiny artist village of Holualoa, Holuakoa Gardens is a lovely spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner if you're not in a hurry. Sit back, enjoy the lush foliage, koi pond, and lights and you'll have a good, relaxing meal. Be sure to check out the surrounding shops & galleries before or after.
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Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
765897 Kona Belt RdIn the tiny artist village of Holualoa, Holuakoa Gardens is a lovely spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner if you're not in a hurry. Sit back, enjoy the lush foliage, koi pond, and lights and you'll have a good, relaxing meal. Be sure to check out the surrounding shops & galleries before or after.
The essence of “barefoot elegance,” Beach Tree (at Four Seasons Hualalai Resort) has the feel of a Hawaiian beach house. You can dine on the sand or in the open-air dining room as you savor Californian cuisine with an Italian twist.
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Beach Tree Bar
72-100 Kaupulehu DrThe essence of “barefoot elegance,” Beach Tree (at Four Seasons Hualalai Resort) has the feel of a Hawaiian beach house. You can dine on the sand or in the open-air dining room as you savor Californian cuisine with an Italian twist.
A fun, beachfront venue for dining, drinking, and unwinding while having your toes in the sand. With a regular live music line-up, this is a fun place for brunches and happy hours, but it is a good idea to call ahead for seating -- even though there are worse places to wait than on a gorgeous beach.
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Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlA fun, beachfront venue for dining, drinking, and unwinding while having your toes in the sand. With a regular live music line-up, this is a fun place for brunches and happy hours, but it is a good idea to call ahead for seating -- even though there are worse places to wait than on a gorgeous beach.
Spectacular sunset views and warm island breezes make this an ideal spot for lunch, dinner or happy hour. Relax on the spacious lanai and have some of the freshest seafood and local produce from the islands. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
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Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrSpectacular sunset views and warm island breezes make this an ideal spot for lunch, dinner or happy hour. Relax on the spacious lanai and have some of the freshest seafood and local produce from the islands. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.