Gluten Free Options cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kailua-Kona

"Fantastic gelato and a great way to cool down in the heat. Mauka Trail was amazing but I think it overpowered the salted caramel which was the second..."

Jesse Mueller

Jihan Grettenberger

Mi's Waterfront Bistro

89/100 (1903 ratings)

89/100 (2677 ratings)

Free off-street parking

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Definitely the classiest restaurant in the neighborhood! The atmosphere, service, and cleanliness was excellent and the food was exceptional! I’d..."

Michaelangelo

"Nice outdoor spot for lunch. Food was good and a great beer selection. Watching the ocean while eating outdoors is always awesome. They were out of a..."

David Seltzer

"Came to have dinner here because it had a handful of vegetarian options and reviews/photos showed a sunset view. I had the grilled fish of the day..."

Maggie Saenz

"Went to fosters had a nice view. Our server Michael was very pleasant and attentive. Good happy hr prices 2 dollars off of drinks and apps. Tall..."

Lauren Caponi

"The views are AMAZING coupled with great service and food. What more could you ask for?! We ordered the chicken and ribs, Cajun pasta, shrimp and..."

Corey S

"Got the coconut maitai which wasn’t too sweet, nice and coconutty, with perfect amount of alcohol. Got the chicken wings for the appetizer which I..."

Jaskarin Kaur

"Experience was great, but the only gripe is that nobody answered the phone when I tried calling throughout the day to make a simple inquiry. Someone..."

Rey 808

"We parked in the parking lot behind the complex and we’re seated right away as this was weekday lunch. Ordered Cajun Shrimp Pasta and grilled fish..."

Prasanna Subramanian

"Stopped in for a quick dinner. Food was good but the service was just ok. Plus, maybe it was just me but is it difficult to find an ICE COLD beer on..."

Don Seto

"Pricey, but the only place that has quality food AND a view in Kona. Worth it. Massive menu and drink selection. Quality service with fresh/unique..."

John S

"Foster's is upstairs so the view is amazing if you can catch an outside table. Inside has a rather large bar and great beach atmosphere. The food was..."

Rebecca C

"Nice restaurant right on the water! Seating is upstairs, try to get a table outside on the balcony for the best view. Menu is Cajun-inspired and..."

Jessie Marie

"Located this Gem on Guy Fieri Hawaii listing. I had the Seafood Puff pastry app, seafood Trio entree...server was very professional and..."

Donna Kwiatkowski

"We ordered crab cakes/ steak and shrimp/ garlic calamari. Delicious food! Friendly service! Must come when you visit..."

Ruth Lin

"Food was delicious and we cleaned out plates. I had the fish tacos. My husband had fish n chips. His first impression was small fish portion but he..."

Zury Bourque

Big Island Grill

88/100 (4232 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were delighted that recommendations we got about this restaurant were spot on. The food portion is generous and the quality was excellent. The..."

Kimberly ONeal

"We were a group of 4, and we all got different meals. Some got brunch, seafood, and a blt. All of us enjoyed our food. My fish and chips were..."

Kingdom Church

"Food is good. Locals and tourists. We were seated quickly. Large portions. Chicken Katsu on the island comes with a BBQ like sauce, not traditional..."

Lisa Marie Higginbotham

"I arrived when they opened and was greeted and seated immediately. On my way to the table, I was asked if I wanted coffee, and as soon as I was..."

Devonte Goodman

"Authentic Hawaiian meal, enjoyed trying the teriyaki chicken , kalua pork, macaroni salad, and Coleslaw. Very generous portions at a modest price...."

Leta Olson

"Food is very tasty and very fresh. Catch of the day never disappoints. Kailua pork with cabbage and the pineapple coleslaw very yummy. The mud pie is..."

May Lai

"Great locally owned place. Get away from fancy and expensive restaurants. This is where the locals come. No frills, no touristy vibe. Inexpensive and..."

Van-Troi Perozo

"First meal on our recent holiday to the island. Super friendly service and fantastic food at a reasonable priced. Felt like this is a place that..."

Alberto Sanchez

"Great tasting food I have the teriyaki steak and it was delicious nice clean..."

Trevor Lesh

"What a very cool little place! I had the traditional breakfast, and it was great! I have wanted to eat here for a long time, and they did not..."

Kevin Tadlock

"Ordered the Loco Moco with hamburger…it was phenomenal!!! Way exceeded my expectations. The burger was one of the best I’ve..."

Mike Hart

"We had brunch at B I G today. My wife had breakfast and I had lunch. Both portions were huge. She couldn't finish and I shouldn't have, but I did...."

Bill Lister

"We discovered this place and found out they have been there for 20 years. Great..."

Rémund

"Casual comfortable atmosphere with locals and visitors. Very friendly staff and great flavorful food. Shrimp scampi is not an omelette option I would..."

Joe G

"A very simple interior but excellent food and service. From our one trip there, I would say the breakfast items were the best. Try three Mac nut..."

Jabin Kingston

"Excellent service and great food!! We ordered the "Mixed Plates" The first photo is a teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu plate with fries and mac..."

Tony D

"We really liked the mud pie at Big Island Grill. This place is always on our list when we visit the big island. The food is also very good, although..."

Sherri Pinkerton

"Pretty good. The B.I.G. Chantilly Waffle was really good. Flavors were light and not too sweet. Must try. Super Loco Moco with Portuguese sausage,..."

TC Anderson

"We love Big Island Grill! Especially the Mudd Pie. We try to come here everytime we visit. Always great food and great..."

Kaitlyn Jack (Katie)

Island Ono Loa Grill

88/100 (1688 ratings)

Goat Cheese Salad with Chicken

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

Double Onion Rings w Hot Mess Sauce

Salad

Kalua Pork Loco Moco

Chicago Dog and Salad

Char-Grilled Fish Tacos

Loco Moco and a Side of Onion Rings

Hot Mess Kalua Pork Sandwich

Tapas

BBQ Kalua Pork Sandwich

Fish Taco

Loco Moco with Macaroni Salad

Tacos

Sandwiches

Roasted Poblano Pepperjack Cheeseburger with Side Salad

Ahi Tuna Catch of the Day

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Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"This was a really cute place to go to. It definitely gave me diner vibes and my friend and I both ordered a burger. It was reasonable priced, tasted..."

R.J

"OMG! Burger was amazing. Tasty and fresh, this place is a must try. Onion rings are so delicious here!Pineapple coleslaw didn't disappoint either...."

Sreekari

"This place is fantastic! Great food-affordable prices! That's sayin a lot over here on Big Island.The burgers are simply the best on Island,..."

Dave Burns

"We had to come back after the first time we visited because the menu was so interesting and so many things looked good. The grilled ahi sandwich and..."

Jenne Erigero Alderks

"Another wonderful dinner with mainland friends & family. Tenderloin, Chicago Hot Dog & onion rings were fantastic. Chris (the owner) always so..."

Pjo

"One of the best burger places I’ve been to ever. I had the pesto burger, which is simply fantastic. I upgraded to the grass fed beef, because I had..."

Alexander Ogden

"This is a great place tucked away in a not so easy pocket of shops downtown. Well worth the effort. Local beef is currently $1.29 extra, but worth..."

Matthew Walton (HawaiianHiker)

"We loved the food here. It was the best loco moco I've ever had. Burgers were grilled over lava rock and tasted wonderful. Each other meal was great..."

Jabin Kingston

"We have been in Kona for 8 days now looking for the best fresh fish tacos, and we found them here at Island Ono Loa Grill. Guten Free as well! Quick..."

dcDalton

"This was a great place to eat. The food tasted amazing (definitely certified ono aka delicious) and very filling. The staff was friendly and the..."

Becky Vigil

"Hamburgers have amazing flavor just in the patties themselves. Got the Poblano Burger which was absolutely delicious. Also got the Ono Loa Loco..."

Zach Schimon

"A burger joint that lives up to the hype. We were recommended by a travel agent at one of the Body Glove booths to come here for the best burgers...."

John William Wade

"Best burger place on the BI. Ate outside cute little destination sits back. Amazing BBQ burger and cheeseburger fresh and huge! Warm fresh fries...."

Lauren Caponi

"I got the classic cheeseburger and was very happy with it. They use real cheddar and good ingredients. I paid the extra $1.30 for the local beef. I..."

Charlotte Dambach

"Saw the sign touting this place as having the 8th best burger in the US per Yelp. Thought they were being ironic but boy was the sign right. Not sure..."

Amit Bhushan

"Amazing burgers! They have a local beef option and they use as many local ingredients as they can, including their Hawaiian buns. Everything tasted..."

Mattie Musser

"Burgers are so good! Grab one to go and walk to the park nearby and enjoy the views! Everything about the burger was delicious. The bun was perfect,..."

Michael Truncale

"The food arrived hot and was heavenly in every bite. Sad that one of my yolk popped along the way, but nonetheless a great dish! The onion rings were..."

Janie Huynh

"Okay, we ate there once for takeaway and ended up going back 3 times! Their Loco Moco with the chargrilled burger takes it over the top!! Sooo..."

DYD123

"Great place to grab an amazing burger. Well seasoned and tasty without being greasy. Everything is made to order so it can take a little while to get..."

DJ S

"This place was incredible; we had the macadamia nut pesto infused goat cheese stuff—one salad and two burgers. All were fantastic. We got the..."

Laine Altman

Swami's Dosa Grill Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"We finally got to eat here at Merrie Monarch last week and it was incredible! The staff are so very friendly and helpful and the food was wonderful!..."

Brianna Ronayne

"Great food great people I'm sure this is the best Indian food in hawaii� southern Indian food is the..."

Susie Solana Fryar

"Not only was the food delicious but the service was exceptional. Very nice owners and great vegan/vegetarian food near downtown Kona. Highly..."

Janice Thério

"Thank you so much for the fruits, water and rice donations for the puna..."

Gero Nimo

"The most delicious food and fantastic..."

Maria Vidito

"On our drive around big island we found this sign of indian restaurant, that too indian vegetarian, we were all in to try that out. This is inside a..."

Ramesh D Foodie

"We took a quick dinner stop at this place in the food court when his store was gonna close in about 10 mins; he looked really tired and was sweating..."

Shristy Agarwal

"I was looking for another Indian restaurant when I googled and Swami’s Dosa came up, curiosity brought me over here and I was not disappointed at..."

Hans Deduytsche

"On our drive around big island we found this sign of indian restaurant, that too indian vegetarian, we were all in to try that out. This is inside a..."

Ramesh Arumugam

"Ordered online while they were technically closed for a catering event. The chef was gracious enough to fulfill our order anyway. Ordered masala..."

Winnie

"Best vegetarian food in Big Island!!! Amazing service and great food. Highly recommend. We ordered Mysore masala dosa and Uttapam both were..."

Mansi Thakkar

"Wanted to have a quick dinner and found this Indian place. It’s in a good court and behind the building. The food was hot and good. Tasteful to..."

Prasanna Subramanian

"Tastiest and most flavorful food you would find on the island. We’ve been coming here for a quite a while and the food never disappoints. We’ve..."

Dina Benedetto

"As if my social media page was listening to my husband and my conversation 😂, of him wanting Indian food, the ad for this dosa place showed up on..."

Foodieextreme Foodieextreme

"Amazing South Indian food on an island was the last thing I was thinking off, and boy did this place deliver! Their Dosas are super authentic, and..."

Ram Srinivasan

Laulima Food Patch

"Delicious, healthy, flavorful & locally sourced! Best of all the service is filled with Aloha. I always feel so good when I eat here and not just my..."

Hannah Choi

"Thank you Laulima for always being the best! You can taste the love and care that goes into the bowls. The laulima team is so kind and eager to help...."

Lily Oldham

"Honestly - Laulima is my ONE favorite place to dine in Kona. When I moved away from the Island, I missed Laulima most. When I return for visits, I..."

Emily Timmer

"This is my go to lunch spot when I’m in town! The staff is super friendly, Angeli and Kaitlyn are so sweet and helpful. The curried chickpea..."

Alejandro Castañeda

"I LOVE Laulima! So fresh and delicious! Call ahead to place a to go order for grab and go! Very friendly staffs too..."

Hiroko T

"Obsessed with the beautiful love filled food that Laulima has to offer! Whether it is filling my checked bag full of the homemade sauces or stuffing..."

Haile Williams

"Fresh and local! Bowls, salads, a couple killer sandwiches, and other natural good grub. The veggies are always fresh and they list which farm they..."

Clint Collins

"Amazing food that makes you feel good! We don't feel like we have had too much food, but we are fulfilled. Nothing guilty. Just delicious. Plus the..."

Freda Piskorik

"I’m a weekly regular at Laulima Food Patch for various reasons. You can trust that no matter the combination of ingredients you choose for your..."

Daniel Rivero

"My favorite local lunch spot! I love that I can get a consistent, flavorful, lunch bowl with local ingredients and friendly service. I usually order..."

Amy Hoogs

Bianellis Kona

88/100 (1376 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"We tried out Bianellis after noticing dairy-free options on the menu. I ordered a chicken and sundried tomato calzone with non-dairy cheese and after..."

Brenda Rotinsky

"Good pizza. Deep dish crust was light and tasty and there were plenty of toppings. We came because the gluten free pizza is well reviewed but..."

Sean M.

"Better than the regular pizza shops( ie. Dom/Hut/papa) . They have a a lot of choices and also a good amount of toppings and delicious options. The..."

Rio Enriquez (Kaimaka)

"It was great to finally have a good Italian meal. The chicken parmesan was wonderful and with large thick slices of garlic butter toasted bread. The..."

Bob Morris

"We came near closing time. Seated quickly. The water tasted funny. The bathroom is outside around another building. Was a bit nervous going out alone..."

V Turner

"Great food! Surprisingly good actually. Kids loved making their own half order of spaghetti and we loved the pesto bread! Like best ever no joke...."

Ben Shimon

"Didn't realize that many restaurants close early in Kona. But this place stays open for hungry people like us. We drove, so didn't order beer. But I..."

Tomomi Nakashima

"The Lobster ravioli with pink sauce was delicious, garlicky, creamy yum. Also at the table was a Veggie pizza, looked really good. They enjoyed it...."

Dawn Wurschmidt

"Instagram: @Konafoodie Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta Restaurant is fire! It’s a small little Italian restaurant located within the Keauhou..."

Kona Foodie

"Great regular crust pizza. Half pepperoni and half artichoke hearts. A thick crust is available but a 12" was perfect for two. Lighting at the tables..."

Bruce Murray

"Pizza was great. Enjoyed sitting outside. Server was fantastic. Would come again next time I am in the..."

Brock Knutson

"Delicious, freshly made unique pizza with great crust and toppings. Especially loved the BBQ chicken pizza and the Garlic pizza with added..."

adamltw

"A little bit of a wait (busy due to Iron Man) but overall pretty good. Cheesy breadsticks and lobster ravioli were yummy but wasn't a huge fan of the..."

Ashley Hale

"We had excellent service, very friendly employees 👍, food are awesome 👌 delicious..."

maria atanes

Scandinavian Shave Ice

87/100 (2573 ratings)

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Cheap Eats

"About a long city block from the cruise ship unloading area so it's walkable for most everybody, it's around the corner from the front of the..."

James Jenkins

"This is the spot to go for shave ice. They have so many different flavors and ice creams to choose from. I usually get a medium, and I am a person..."

Aaron Lascano

"Fast friendly service. Shave Ice is delicious. I recommend the coconut ice cream in the center! Plethora of flavors and the prices are fair and..."

Teri Bench

"I came here with low expectations since most of the shave ice I had before are way too sweet and without much favors. But this store is different...."

Alvin Su

"I am VERY impressed with this shaved ice shop. I tried going to two other shaved ice shops. One had machine broken (Ululani’s) and the other ran..."

Lieu Tah Wei

"!! Just a pineapple Dole whip review!! Pretty creamy and smooth. As a standard to compare it too, the Disneyland pineapple Dole whip, this is a bit..."

Kallie

"Always a special treat when we come to Hawai'i. The sugar-free options are awesome for our diabetic family..."

Seneca Rose

"It was scrumptious and had great service. Large portion peices and good prices. Forgot to take photos before eating a big cave in the back, but..."

Wesley The Weasel

"Pretty good shave ice. “Lava Flow” I’ve cream was..."

AB Ndev

"Oh my God. I could eat Scandi’s shave ice every day. I got a medium with passion fruit cream cheese ice cream in the center; red raspberry,..."

Michael C.

"One of the best places for shaved ice. Lots of flavors to choose from and they’re so good. If you vacation here in Kona, HI, you must try this..."

trl1971

"My husband and I were able to treat ourselves to this must-eat shaved ice spot before we left Kona in August. I must say, finding parking when you..."

Ellie Mitchell

"There was a line but it went quickly! It gives you time to look at all the options! It’s crazy how many flavors they have but for those people..."

Jammie Hoffman

"Small little shop with a great view. Almost overwhelming choosing what you want with options for flavor, toppings, and inside. I felt like the syrups..."

Yana Podo

"Ice cream IN shaved ice? 😍 Delightful. There were tons of options and the service was..."

Lauren Stephens

"Their selection of flavours for shaved ice is huge and delicious. The ice cream flavours are also all very original (in a great way). If you like..."

Carolanne Plourde

Ultimate Burger

87/100 (3095 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"Really great burgers, I love that everything is local and farm to table. One of the reasons why we go here. The garlic sauce is amazing as well as..."

Presley

"Burger and fries heaven!!! We are from Vancouver suburb ( Port Moody) , Canada. It was our last full day in paradise and my husband was craving a..."

Dawn Glover

"Really, really great burger. Delicious beef, large patties, great buns and toppings. There’s nothing further to say, an absolutely top-notch..."

Ryan Tymkow

"Had a double Ultimate Burger and it was delicious! The burger was actually cooked "medium" as ordered. The fries were also yummy...thin and..."

Diego Carroll

"Burger was pretty good. Probably a little picker than what I think medium cooked burger is. But definitely good flavor overall. The dipping sauce..."

Sara Nelson

"This place is PHENOMENAL! They source most their ingredients locally from Big Island farms and ranches, the beef is grass fed and they have..."

Yonathan Mickelsen

"Ultimate burger is my absolute favorite place to eat in Kona!! (I love burgers) the quality is IMMACULATE!! I feel so satiated after eating, and..."

Kendall Marks

"Best burger & fries in Kona! Deliciously fresh ingredients from local farms and ranches on Hawai’i Island. Love the pictures of their farmers on..."

Sara La Torre

"The burgers are amazing! We ordered a ultimate double, and the burger Pattie’s were fresh and BIG! Everything on the burger you can tell was well..."

Elisabeth East

"It was our first visit at Ultimate burger, and everything we took time to think about what to order, the shop staff was very helpful and friendly..."

Sheldon Cooper

"Ultimate Burger, located within Kona Common, has some tasty food. The burgers are excellent, and they also have catch of the day sandwiches and chili..."

Kona Foodie

"Wow. What a burger! You could taste the fresh meat on this burger, which is rare in a world of frozen patties. I would almost bet they even press the..."

Sherry Meske

"Great, juicy ultimate cheeseburger. Their beef is super tender! It's all grass fed and you can taste the difference. Hits the..."

Jessica Phillips

"One of THE BEST burgers you will ever eat. All ingredients are organic and sourced in Big Island. The beef patties are sourced from a ranch in Big..."

Nijat Behbudov

"Consistently voted the best burger in Kona for very good reason! Their black bean burger exceeded expectations and prices that you can make a great..."

T. Scott Brandon

"This was a great cheeseburger with all of the ingredients locally sourced and the meat you could tell was good grass fed quality beef. Overall this..."

Anthony Eastin

"Overall good burger for the price. The burger was seasoned very well and was cooked how we wanted it to be cooked. The burgers don’t come with..."

Dina Benedetto

"Great burger. Toasted bun. Skinny crispy fries were awesome, and the dipping sauce was terrific. The employees are super..."

Mark The Bassman

"Yumy- licious every time; ultimate TKO & Ono Fish with a side of fries. Jim M took our order very helpful, friendly, and professional. Every customer..."

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