Hawaiian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kailua-Kona

Jesse Mueller

Jihan Grettenberger

Holoholoz

"Really nice marketplace but most stores are a bit pricey except for few stores. Small but very nice place to spend some quite time and..."

Grace Lee

"Super fun market space outdoor and easily accessible from kona. Fun vendors and kitchen stuff you might want on your..."

Christopher “CiViLX” Riley

"The best Hawaien shirts on the island . Jenny had plenty of 3 x and took time to help me find them . Very good prices . Only place I'll buy my..."

Joe Mallard

"Great collection of shops and tourist souveniers. Some more touristy and some more unique. Picked up some blown glass Christmas ornaments and..."

Alyssa Becker

"This market symbolizes everything Hawaii has to offer: local, family owned, friendly, easy going and diverse little shops. Reasonably priced. A..."

Philippe Bouvier

"Loved my walk thru the marketplace. Had a Keiki size serving of shaved ice, found some amazing cards and bought a purse hancrafted by sew da kine in..."

Diane “Traveling Grama” Padlesky

"Great marketplace! We had such a nice and friendly experience here. Girls enjoyed the lotion shop (and the friendly doggy and owner!) and the..."

danny grogg

"Today my family and I visited The Alii gardens market and had such a nice experience. They have a large variety of shops with local vendors. Everyone..."

Or Malka

"I really only went to mail myself a coconut. I could have just packed it in my luggage (about$20) but I didn't have room, so it was $30 shipping but..."

Chelsea Peterson

"Awesome little market. While we were priced out of a lot of things, you will find little gems here and there. Wonderful photography stand, lots of..."

S MTCO

"Both really reasonably priced tourists items as well as true locally made artistic items. Really loved the look and feel of the place and the..."

Pattie Kromrey

"For business: Hawaiian Weapon Customer service 10/10 Value for money 9/10 Quality of experience 9/10 I have been on the look out for good Hawaiian..."

The Honest Traveler Ed

"Cute, friendly shop owners, plenty of seating area / tables for resting or catching some shade. Greg at Kona Natural Soap company is lovely (shop to..."

Carolyn Ho

"Love this place! Sassafras Hawaii Jewelry is amazing Bought a necklace charm from Reneè and she was so friendly, engaging and knowledgeable about..."

Jammie Hoffman

"Beautiful place, quiet and comfortable. There are about 30 stalls selling jewellery, T-shirt’s and souvenirs. A couple of painting shops too. Love..."

Crystal Koh

"Nice shops, especially the one with beautiful wooden sculptures of manta rays. The taco spot here is..."

Rianne Wallace

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)

Loco Moco and a Side of Onion Rings

Fish Taco

Hot Mess Kalua Pork Sandwich

Tacos

BBQ Kalua Pork Sandwich

Sandwiches

Fish Sandwich

Loco Moco with Macaroni Salad

Cheeseburger

French Fries

Roasted Poblano Pepperjack Cheeseburger with Side Salad

Ahi Tuna Catch of the Day

Goat Cheese Salad with Chicken

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Pork Tenderloin

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

Double Onion Rings w Hot Mess Sauce

Chicago Dog and Salad

Pork

PB&B Burger

Char-Grilled Fish Tacos

Fast food

Hawaiian

American

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

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

"Wonderful local business for flowers or gift baskets! Heather was very helpful and her suggestions resulted in a delightful gift to say "thank you"..."

Candace Hallett

"My girlfriend was visiting Hawaii and I want to have a gift basket delivered to her. I talked it over with Heather, gave her my idea and budget, the..."

Cody Boterman

"Wonderful Thank You gifts I ordered today! Nice selection and prices and excellent customer service! I’ll be ordering..."

Lisa L

"I called the day off to send a birthday floral to my mother-in-law. Not only were they able to help me, they asked questions about my mother-in-laws..."

sophia silver

"I was having a hard time finding a florist a couple of days before Mother’s Day. Most would not bother answering the phone or would ask you to..."

Diana S

"I needed a special gift put together last minute. Not only did I get a personalized basket put together and delivered the same day, but the prices..."

andy anderson

"Hidden vegan gem in Kona. My wife and I ended up stopping here as a recommendation. Wow did they have some epic vegan options, and we tried to order..."

Oliver Jackson

"I am so happy I found out this gem while on the Big Island. They have a great menu of food to enjoy while you can enjoy a view. Or, the grocery..."

Lindsay Walter

"Kona Town Market has given us a fun and friendly place to grocery shop. There are homemade specials like chicken pot pie. We look forward to..."

Robert Eversmann

"I found my new lunch shop. The Chicken Salad on Brioche was excellent. My daughter had a Pepperoni Pizza and ate it all by herself. Eating area..."

Karina Roberson

"The vegan burger was super yummy! I would eat this again. We also tried the Margherita pizza which was nice and light. The crust felt more like a..."

Amy Wang

"So glad I found Sending You Aloha! I wanted to make sure my mom had a special so I ordered some goodies to be delivered to her. Heather & Nathan went..."

Scott Korchinski

"Great lunch! Fresh made everything, herb garden and all! Plenty vegan options, artesian drinks and specialty beers loaded in the cooler! Possibly the..."

Ivan Cielo

"Newly opened shop, got lots of things you might need in a pinch. Sweet as a bell young family running it - serves hot coffee (And possibly pizza or..."

Scott Lyon

"Quick healthy meal for 2 families between activities in Kona. Green curry chicken soup, chicken salad sandwiches, salads, pizza. All..."

Darren Jenkins

"Really nice little store with a lot of healthy and local food! The salads are really nice and the owner is such a nice woman. Definitly worth the..."

Camilla Anderberg

"Local owners who support local products. The store is more of an upscale minimart as opposed to an actual market. They have coffee makers, slushie,..."

Breanna Couch

"Awesome basket sent to mainland for an anniversary gift. Did an amazing job. They loved..."

Mirjam Dolfi

Sushi Cocoro & Udon Noodle -tuna-ichi-

88/100 (2891 ratings)

Rainbow Roll Spider Roll

Garlic Edamame

Kailua Godzilla Roll

Hawaiian Poke Chirashi

Tuna

Nigiri and Roll Combo

Spicy Ahi Poke Inari

California Crunchy Roll

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"This place has amazing sushi!! My husband and I dined here 3 times while visiting the Big Island. It was always quick, fresh and mouthwatering. They..."

Jackie C

"Really fresh fish, good sushi, and delicious bowls. We were lucky we found this place from day 1 and ate there a couple of times. The staff are..."

Mira Isar

"Little corner sushi spot with decent sushi and fresh fish. We had dinner there tonight and food was good, sushi rolls are fairly small which seems to..."

Frank Z. (Frankster)

"The seafood was super fresh and tasty! I did feel that the portions were quite small and did not reflect the price. I got the ahi and salmon don and..."

Stella Seych

"Instagram: @Konafoodie What an amazing experience dining at Sushi Cocoro & Udon Noodle! This hidden gem in Kailua-Kona truly delivered one of the..."

Kona Foodie

"We love sushi, so naturally we had to find the best spot while we were visiting. This is definitely a little hole in the wall... Like it really is...."

Not Brandon

"The sushi tasted so fresh and was beyond delicious 🤤 ... we ended up ordering seconds 😂 The waiter was very friendly and attentive. If you're..."

Natalie Salazar

"We ordered a poke bowl and a udon. The poke bowl was as good as expected, but the udon was so good that it left a strong impression. It is simple,..."

aishu

"You MUST STOP and EAT Here!!! Everything is super fresh and by far the BEST Poke we've had. Prices are reasonable we thought, for the amount of food..."

Deborah Stewart

"Really good! I'm not a big sushi person so I got "Da Bomb" bowl. It was great! I would come back and get it..."

Josh F

"Perhaps the BEST homey-fresh sushi spot I've ever experienced. Huge pieces, wonderfully fresh, sweet and courteous staff... Everything was divine...."

C-Michael Rafano

"This place was great! Very affordable, delicious sushi! We ordered 5 rolls for the two of us and it was too much. We also had the Japanese beer and..."

Daniel McClure

"This is definitely a little hole in the wall. Follow the nondescript sushi sign by the Scandinavian shaved ice sign down the breezeway past the gift..."

Lawrence Tom

"The gentleman making the sushi was extremely kind. The server was also friendly. However, telling us six times "we don't do gluten-free" or "this is..."

Tom

"Great sushi and poke! This place is not very big, only has a few tables. You may need to wait 30 mins if coming after 6pm. Also parking is not very..."

Starry Yuan

"When I tell you I can’t get this place out of my mind I’m soooo foreal. Besides all the tourists taking the seating (pretty small restaurant) it..."

Kayla Limahai

"We just had such a wonderful lunch here and are already planning our next meal at Sushi Cocoro tomorrow! Our server Sara was absolutely amazing and..."

Devon Craig

"Super cozy sushi place. Extremely good value for the cost. A reservation would help if you expect to come during a busy season! We got a Lava cream..."

Brennen Perry

"I really wanted to give them a 5 star rating. They have great reviews on trip advisor, and the place is as authentic of a Japanesesushi bar as we..."

J J

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

L & L Hawaiian Barbeque

Combination with Chicken Combo

Katsu Curry Chicken Bowl

Fried Shrimp Plate

Hawaiian Plate

Katsu Chicken Combo with Moco Loco and Mac Salad

Healthy Garlic Shrimp

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yummy food Fast service Nice..."

James J

"Healthy Garlic Shrimp 🦐 Very tasty. Makes a pretty plate Many other Hawaiian choices to choose from. Breakfast, Lunch, And..."

Kamili Kauhaihao

"Can’t say anything bad. Good enough for a quick..."

Eugene

"Be Kind to the STAFF they are amazing and deserve to be respected for doing their job… understanding the customer who doesn’t always speak..."

Elizabeth Olsen

"Always love L&L for teriaki chicken or beef over rice with Mac salad. Prices have gone up, but less than L&L IN Oregon. Best fast food on the..."

John Reid

"A good Hawaiian/Asian mix. Large menu selection with local favorites as well as Asian dishes. I got the Loco Moco, I thought I'd only eat half but it..."

Michelle Perks

"Standard Hawaiin plates. They also serve burgers fried rice, and Saimin. This location was clean and in a great location off the highway. Five..."

The Laguna Chef

"Great food close to the airport! Stopped here a bunch on my trip to the big island and got katsu musubi, bbq chicken musubi, saimin - all good...."

Grigory Heaton

"This L&L Hawaiian Barbeque location stands out above all! The food quality and service surpasses all other L&L restaurants! Good is always fresh,..."

Richard Cacal

"Fastest, best tasting food from an l&l's that I ever ate at, gotta try the Cambo A plate, or you could turn the Kekele Plate into the Cambo A, just..."

Trent Palacat (808 moku)

"Great food for the price. Lots of choices, made to order, and large..."

Patrick Simmons (Spatacular)

"Unexpected, I thought here the beef is not real delicious, not to say such a small fastfood shop. However, the BBQ style kept the tender even more..."

Dolphin _Grounded

"This place is a must for Hawaiian food, fast service, quality..."

Dan P

Ulu Ocean Grill And Sushi Lounge

87/100 (2987 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely the best dining experience we’ve had on the Big Island. We came for our anniversary and were given a beautiful beachside table with the..."

Jonathan Wesolowski

"My husband and I went for our honeymoon and it was the most amazing experience. The service was beautiful, the food was exquisite and we will..."

Mady Jones

"This oceanfront restaurant at the Four Seasons is modern, swanky and romantic. The outdoor tables have a great view of the sunset if you get seated..."

Sarah Hui

"As a food connoisseur; it takes something special to receive my highest regards but this food and place deserve nothing less than to be thought of..."

Mister Travel

"Justine our server was amazing! She gave a lot of recommendations and did an excellent job! We ordered the crab noddles, pork belly bow, and a new..."

Derrick Yerkes

"My wife and I celebrated dinner here after our sunset wedding. The service was exceptional. We were provided a romantic seat with a beach front view...."

Haley

"My family and I had an AMAZING time. Not only was the view breath taking but the service and for was a whole other story. We had an amazing waiter..."

Denie Mae

"Had dinner here with my husband. We just got married today!!! Food was amazing. I got Bao, after the first bite I immediately shared with my..."

Cooki W

"Wonderful food, service, atmosphere, views, etc….. One of if not the best dining experience on big island. Be sure to order dessert, do not skip...."

Zachary Atkins

"This is our staple restaurant whenever in the area. The food is outstanding, the service is supreme and the views are just amazing. Treat yourself..."

Javier Zambrano

Rumley Art & Frame Edible Art Cafe

"Beautiful wood products, reasonable prices. Can't imagine what the other guy is talking about. I'm a big fan of this..."

Ginger Lowe

"The artwork is superb, and the owners are wonderful people. True aloha..."

oro whitley

Broke Da Mouth Grindz

87/100 (3466 ratings)

Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs& Garlic Butter Shrimp Combo

Ribs

Adobo Fries with Aioli Sauce

Frozen Ube Mud Pie

Cheeseburger

Furikake Fried Chicken

Bento (Lunch Box)

Burger

Broke Da Mouth Mai Tai

Kona Coffee Ice Cream Cake

Fried rice

Bento Rib Egg and Garlic Chicken and Spam Musubi

Garlic Furikake Chicken and Kalua Pork

Furikake Garlic Chicken and BBQ Chicken

Spicy Furikake Chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious and worth trying while you are visiting. You can get the sampler plate and try 3 or 4 items. No inside seating. Long wait for food, so go..."

Brittany

"I got the spicy garlic shrimp but I think my order got messed up because my food had 0 spice. Shrimp could have used more flavor. My husband got the..."

AB Ndev

"Wow! The food was the best I had on the big island. Keep in mind it's take-out only. The food came out pretty fast, and it gets busy sometimes. The..."

Dorian Evans

"The food is very good, and reasonable price. We got a lot of food for a good price. They all tasted good, especially the fried fish, awesome. The..."

Lila C

"Food was amazing! I got the plate with plate options: ribs, shrimp, and spicy furikake chicken along with the upgrade to kimchi fried rice for $1.99..."

Tina Huynh

"Been here a couple of times before but right now this place is pick up ONLY. The food is made fresh so you have to wait for a while. While waiting..."

Rio Enriquez (Kaimaka)

"Worth the wait. Take out only, you can wait inside for your order. There are chairs and a waiting area. You can order at the register or at the..."

TC Anderson

"This is a literal hole-in-the-wall. First time you walk in, you will ask yourself: What am I doing here? However - stay around, and you will see a..."

Joacim Mattisson

"Delicious Delicious Delicious! This local restaurant has the best garlic shrimps and Ribs. The portions are very generous as later we realized we..."

Sepideh S

"I couldn’t recommend this place enough. The food was absolutely delicious. The furikake chicken and garlic prawns I could eat a thousand times over..."

Vickie Husband

"This was awesome. Pork Fries: 10/10. Delicious pulled pork. A perfect mix. Pork Belly Fat Adobo is really fat. Be warned. Delicious. But not that..."

Tobias Knoch

"This place knows what it's doing. We showed up around 5:30ish and the place was already packed with people waiting for their food. There is no..."

Natalie Partipilo

"Wow... This place is awesome. The Spicy Garlic Furikake Chicken, Pork Belly Fat Adobo and Kalua Pork were all out of this world!! Oh... And the..."

Peter Chung

"Came here some years back when they were a full service restaurant and the food and drinks were amazing. So I was sad to see they had moved but..."

Kay “smilesfromk” G

"Food was pretty good. Best to take home, dump out, and share around rather than just having a huge amount of one meat..."

Phyllis Devine

"This place is crazy delicious! The garlic chicken is so tasty (“mini” size is more than enough for one person). The macaroni side is so good I..."

Merrilee Soohoo

"My wife and I ordered the 2 choice plate with pork belly fat adobo and the garlic furikake chicken with purple sweet potato salad on the side. The..."

Haley

Splasher's Grill

86/100 (6391 ratings)

"The food was good. Good location too. Small dining area though so big groups could be packed in there. Service was really good and friendly...."

Neely Buck

"The restaurant is on the second floor of a building like a large balcony so while you feel like you are sitting outside you have a roof above. The..."

Alice

"Not many kitchens are open past 9 pm and luckily Splashers Grill closes late! In the mood for cocktails, we ordered the Lava Flow and HI shoreline to..."

Jolene Lim

"One of the famous places in Kona. It got recommended by our hotel so we went there for breakfast. Portions are very generous so if you're not a big..."

Christine H

"Nice relaxed beach hut atmosphere, for breakfast I got a loco moco (egg, beef pattie, rice and gravy) which is a local meal - very filling and full..."

Will Eat Yum

"Excellent food. Excellent Service. Upstairs Restaurant near the main drag of Kailua Kona near the sea wall. Parking can be limited near the..."

Rosemary

"Upstairs and a great spot - food was brilliant I had the ribs and chicken an some of the best I have had.. Great cold beers, service was slow, poor..."

Food 2 Run

"Great atmosphere. Good service and good portions of basic family food. The open air restaurant and bar has lovely views of pier. We both had the..."

Jo Colin

"Best Ahi tuna tacos! Wasabi mayo was amazing! Ono tacos were ok, not the greatest, really good crab cake sliders. Service was great, be sure to sit..."

Kelly Broussard

"Upstairs overlooking the harbor, Splashers was fun, and the food was good. We started with a good bowl of seafood chowder, a tall order for Mainers...."

Pompiere

"Visited Splashers Grill for a quick meal in Kona. It certainly lived up to expectations. The seafood chowder was excellent, along with the fried Ono,..."

Louis Justice

"Our server, Greg was wonderful. Food was good, view was fabulous and service was..."

Pjo

"Best breakfast we have had on the Big Island this..."

James Sweeney

"Fish tacos and fish and chips pretty perfect. Harvest Carmel Apple cake..."

Sharon Simonick

"This is the only place I have eaten Huevos Rancheros out of Mexico which are so gooood!Great..."

Antonio RDZ

"Very good breakfast! I had the meat lovers omelette and the wife had the French toast. Everything was really..."

Michael Vuicich

"Breakfast - YUM. My hubby and I went here twice while house hunting in Kailua Kona. The dinner was really good but I think their star player might..."

Kayla Smith

"Best burgers and steaks and very reasonable..."

Diana Aragon-Mizusawa

"Very Nice!. A great little lunch place with a great view of the ocean. Good breeze going through the upper level. A good start to the afternoon..."

Jeffrey

"Excellent food and service! Kid friendly or adult. Had crab cake eggs Benedict...."

Carrie

"Fish tacos were delicious! One of my favorite meals of the whole Hawaii..."

Keb

"It is kind of generic seafood fried stuff but enjoyable. It is nothing to write home about but I would eat here again. Nice views and good with kids...."

Foodlovinlady

"Fish Tacos. This place is so booty. I raged on the fish tacos and was like "Whapap!" these are the two best fish tacos I've ever eaten. *Get them w/..."

Chris Ritchie

"Splashtastic!!!. This is my first Urbanspoon review for my trip to Hawaii, and I wanted to review the restaurants I went to by best to worst. This..."

Wayne McCloud

"We were in Waikoloa for vacation & drove into Kailua to sight see. A local recommended Splashers to us for breakfast. We actually went there for..."

Items90

"Great food! Seafood chowder was awesome. Service was attentive and..."

Kevinjanelle

"Must go!!. Best place in Kona. I travel there for work, and have been to most of the restaurants. Now I typically just eat there. Stuffed French..."

Ed B

"Had an awesome avocado Swiss burger and maitai. The plate came with seasoned fries and could only eat have of it. Good..."

Tiffany

"Great Breakfasts. We made it a point to try and enjoy Splashers grill multiple times. Initially we went there enjoying ourselves and the great food..."

Jason Berman

"A must stop during your Kona visit!!. Great spot for sunset or just happy hour. Staff is very friendly and will give you tips on where to go. Food is..."

Sunset Seeker

"Pretty good. Not the best burgers I've ever had, but good. Huge portions!! Reasonably priced. Great views of the..."

Tiffany

"The fish tacos were amazing!! Very friendly staff! We also enjoyed the jalapeño burger and onion rings! Looks like a dive but it has a great view! A..."

Pear

"Great Burger, Huge Portions, Don't Just Drive By!. I didn't know what to expect walking in, but I was really pleased with the immediate friendly..."

Katie Morey-Johnson

"We're pretty much regulars here. a great place for eggs benies and bloodies in kona. For lunch, try the "sing me the blues" burger with waffle..."

SweetestBea

"The breakfast was delicious. I had the chargrilled ribeye/eggs and my bro had bacon/eggs and it was all hoops. I'll try the kona omelette next time..."

Mike

"The best view, the best food, the best service! Really? You haven't been there? It's where the locals meet to..."

Lunky Bunky

"Great burgers! Courteous and friendly staff. Don't be fooled by the exterior-food and service are..."

Donna Collier Nicholson

"Great burgers big enough to satisfy an American appetite. Great view of Kailua Kona Bay. My kind of Burger..."

Mark G. Egan

"I was AMAZED at how good the food was; don't be fooled by the look of this place. Fish tacos best I've ever..."

Andrea

"Casual Fun Ocean Front Dining. What a great find, wonderful food, great proportions, super friendly service. Menu has a variety of choices. My..."

CjSings

"Christ! The portions are massive. I am a bigger dude, and I had trouble getting my mouth around that burger. Price is a tidge on the high side. If..."

Drew Coltman

"Pretty darn good everything,don't go if you happen to be on a diet. Everything seems to be made from delicious fattening..."

Taco Man

"It was delicious!! Went there for breakfast and was impressed with the timeliness of taking our order and bringing our food out to us. As well as the..."

John Burgoyne

"Great food and a beautiful open view of the ocean! They have some refreshing flavoured teas as well! Fresh fish and quick service! They also have a..."

Christine Whalen

"A really nice restaurant, with friendly staff and a good happy hour menu. The burgers are huge and priced very well. At this restaurant, keep it to..."

Matthew Yanko

"The best food in Kona! Really, I ate there my 6 days on the island. Great service with a smile. Portions are big and oh so tasty. Try the chicken..."

Liz Hermosillo

"We went for breakfast, and the food was great! We got seated quickly, and our server was pretty nice and stopped by often to ask if we needed..."

Claire Ryu

"This place is the best. We went there after our daughters wedding with our family and every one of the workers were fantastic and very pleasant. The..."

M. Schneidecker

"Two words. Calamari strips. So tender. So delicious. Friendly staff. Nice location. Good beers. Fish was great and crab cakes actually contain crab..."

Mitch C.

"The first thing my wife complain is that it is not handicap friendly. Those of you can't climb stairs, forget about this place. Like everyone else..."

David and Hannah Lee

"Really enjoyed this place. Great view, great food. It's on the second floor with a view of the water, nice gentle breeze. I had the shrimp..."

Ryan Farrell

"Good place to eat. Fish and chips were really good. The only thing that could have been done a bit better was waiting time for food. It took longer..."

Bogdan Pankovsky

"Excellent place for a breakfast! We really enjoyed our food and gorgeous ocean view! Keep in mind - the portions are large. If you have a sweet tooth..."

Tatyana K

"Everything was just perfect. And it has a great view for everything. Also there was a singer and who played a guitar and sang beautifully. And the..."

Hyun Park

"Awesome!!! Super good and Damian was an excellent server. Quick service, very friendly. Loved the breeze. Went the next day due to flight..."

J.

"Very good fish Tacos. I got the Ono tacos. But they prepped them like the Ahi tacos. Very good. My bfs food was great also. The Lava flow drink was..."

Laura Knight

"Great local place by the beach. The views and atmosphere are just what I was looking for in a casual beach side lunch spot. The good is really good,..."

Seth Wilcock

"I was on the Big Island for a week and even though I didn't want to eat at restaurants everyday, I ended up having breakfast there 4 times. The..."

Eve Goulet

"So good! Fun atmosphere and amazing views of the bay. Great spot during the Ironman to grab food and watch things happen. The burger I had was sooo..."

Cameron Garber, DPT

"Excellent food. The service is as good as any top rated restaurants on the islands. Douglas took good care of us. Ribs are incredibly good. Wish I..."

John Pennisi

"the food is delicious and the staff friendly ~ fave dinner - drunken ribeye with loaded mashed potatoes, lunch - Cuban sandwich, breakfast - Kona..."

Donna Judd

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

86/100 (6416 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Good staff, food were good, ambiance was great. We came here as it was recommended by a friend. We tried their loco moco version and fried fish, all..."

Sb Rekab

"Umekes is a great place to enjoy some delicious Hawaiian food. The portions are generous and the flavors are authentic. The wait time might be a bit..."

Prithwish Tribedy

"5 out of 5 for sure! Our appetizer arrived promptly. The poke and the Lau Lau were fantastic. This was definitely one of my favorite meals on our..."

Casey Henley

"Delicious food. I had the fish tacos, and they were wonderful. My husband had the Kamachi, raised just off the coast, and it was cooked perfectly. ..."

DeAnne Jang

"We never miss a trip to Umekes when we visit. The poke is second to none, the cocktails are creative and perfectly balanced, and the staff are..."

Donovan Mote

"It was a very enjoyable dinner. The vibe of the restaurant is relaxed and vibrant, with a lovely outdoor area. We loved our food - The Next Level Lau..."

Debbie Li

"We tried getting reservations the day before a d the morning of, but we're told there was none available for our party of 9. I was told over the..."

stan s

"Best of the ~5 poke spots we tried on the big island! Food: Poke: 5/5 - We got the big boy plate twice and both times were amazing. Each time we..."

April Adventuring

"Pretty good food. I've had better fish and chips elsewhere but overall good experience. The fish tacos were exceptional and pina coladas divine. Our..."

Chris Woodcox aka Alpine

"Delicious! We found Umekes thanks to an episode of Diners, Drive in and Dives. Wonderful atmosphere. The food outstanding. Our server was an absolute..."

Lisa

"We had Umekes cater our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding and we absolutely loved it!! Food was delicious, great portions and great..."

Helen Palacios

"We have been eating here since the they have opened. During this years visit, we dined there 5 nights in total (Nov 2023),the way they served the..."

Yeliz Gedik

"What a find, fresh air, fresh food and fantastic service. The Special Stir Fry was indeed SPECIAL tantalizing explosive mix of shrimp & fish and a..."

John Bravo

"It was sooo delicious 🥰 definitely I can recommend Nachos. Service was great, they even give us try AHi before :) so it was easy choice. Can’t..."

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