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Kona Inn Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, HI

Kona Inn Restaurant

4.3
4.3
543 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
***TEMPORARILY NOT TAKING RESERVATIONS***
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 543 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Child-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kona Inn Restaurant offers "amazing food, service and view" with a "unique history," providing diners with an unforgettable experience. The seafood dishes, particularly the "stuffed ono" and "coconut shrimp," receive high praise, as does the "spectacular" sunset view. Despite some concerns about pricing and service, the ambiance and location remain major draws.

543 Reviews
  1. Laverne

    VIP

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the whole experience. The food , the atmosphere, etc… we came back a second straight night. It was that good. Loved the sunset at this location.

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  2. Laverne

    VIP

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Loved the location and the food. Our waiter was exceptional and friendly. Highly recommended!

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  3. peacegirl

    VIP

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Come for the sunset, stay for dessert. The food was just ok. But my family loved the atmosphere.. from the outside you don’t expect what you see when you go inside and the fabulous area to see the beautiful sunset. The dessert was good!

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  4. Rosemary

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First and foremost, the staff was absolutely amazing however, I feel that in just my opinion that the food was overpriced for the quality. Other than that everything was great!

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  5. Scott

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The best I can say about Kona Inn is that the view is wonderful. Hostess was welcoming but it kind of went down from there. Ordered a whiskey Sour and wife had a Margarita. Can’t say they tasted too different from each other. Guess they use the same mixer. My daughter had the stuffed ono and I had the Macadamia encrusted Mahi.Both were cooked well, but really didn’t taste all that great to us. In general we have liked the places we have eaten in Kona, but unfortunately Kona Inn was just Meh.

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  6. Steve

    VIP

    Louisville

    62 reviews

    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Been there many times. The food scallops were just ok.

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  7. Jason

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Stuffed ono was hands down one of the best seafood dishes I’ve ever had. Beautiful View for sunset too!!

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  8. Hal

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. View for sunset delightful. A bit spendy, but worth it.

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  9. Raymond

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, service great and view of harbor special.

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  10. Judy

    VIP

    Greensboro

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfectly placed table w/view , in shade….good service…great product.

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FAQs

Kona Inn Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Kona Inn Restaurant

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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