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Kona Inn Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, HI

Kona Inn Restaurant

4.3
4.3
520 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
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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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (808) 329-4455
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 520 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Child-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kona Inn Restaurant offers a charming beachfront setting with "incredible views" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests often praise the "excellent food," particularly the seafood dishes and Kona Mud Pie dessert. While some experiences noted slower service, the overall dining ambiance and "friendly service" make it a memorable spot for oceanfront dining.

520 Reviews
  1. John

    VIP

    Sacramento

    99 reviews

    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great server, Mark. Very attentive and a fun personality. We had a lot of questions for him, and he didn’t mind at all.

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  2. Douglas

    VIP

    Indiana

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The view is incredible. Very disappointed that they were out of two of their specials...one we were told about, the other we ordered and had to make a new selection. The mashed potatoes were cold which we told the server. Did not want them replaced, but was very surprised that they were not removed from our bill. The salads were cold and delicious. The fish we did get was tasty. Our server was good---not great. She seemed stressed. I would probably go back because the view was so spectacular!

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  3. Lesli

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was good, but not exceptional, except for the mud pie. The mud pie was outstanding. The service was top-notch. It was beautiful sitting so close to the water. I would go there again.

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  4. Blake

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nostalgic place for me as I’d come here with my family every time we were in Kona. Prices are just way too high to justify the experience any longer. It was fun Kona Inn, but a casual lunch for 3 should not cost $200.

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  5. Wes

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was cold and bland. The atmosphere was great and service was good. We understand paying more for the location but had hoped for a more quality meal.

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  6. Jeanna

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely laid back vibe. Good food. Incredible views. Kind accommodating servers! Romeo was the best!

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  7. Jeanna

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Reasonably priced for Hawaii. Lovely atmosphere with incredible views of the ocean. A lovely dining experience in a hotel restaurant with a unique history. We will be back!

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  8. WENDY

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was extremely slow. Waited over 1 hour for our food to come out. We even came on early side. Restaurant was half full. It was the server that too took forever to take our order and took a good 15minutes for basic drinks. Didn’t even order fancy drinks. We very rarely saw our server. I had to get his attention after waiting patiently for well over 30 minutes. He got the orders correct, however he was standing a little too close to us when spoke and kinda made us feel weird about his speech and interaction. Outside of that , the food like always was excellent and enjoyed the Kona Mud pie to finish off the dinner.

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  9. Michael

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food. Great service. Nice patio Overall we had a good experience slightly expensive though

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  10. Muir

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dining experience and thoroughly enjoyed the sunset!

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FAQs

Kona Inn Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 520 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Kona Inn Restaurant

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Kailua-Kona
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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