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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kailua Kona, HI

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
1850 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on the water in beautiful downtown Kona! Join us for a gastro-pub style menu with an island twist.

Come sit by the water at Papa Kona! We offer best eggs benedict in town, our fan-favorite avocado fries, and a craft cocktail list you won't find anywhere else.

Reservations are limited to preserve space for walk-in guests. If you can't find a table online, we welcome you to walk-in!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 300-0044 ext. 2
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Ratigan
  • Neighbourhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,850 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    American

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Child-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar offers "fantastic ocean views" and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for enjoying "delicious fresh catch" dishes. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "great service" that accompanies their meals. The oceanfront dining experience is enhanced by "great music and cocktails," making it a must-visit spot in Kona.

1,850 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Thanksgiving dinner. Food was fantastic, and the location/view of the bay and sunset can’t be beat! We’ll definitely be back!

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  2. Edward

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Thanksgiving dinner there. Very busy. Had a reservation. Got seated 15 minutes after reservation time. Not complaining at all. The staff were all working like crazy. Everyone was hustling to take care of the crowd. All were very pleasant and friendly despite how hard they were working. Papa Kona’s has a great crew. The food was excellent, and the location exceptional. I was very impressed. Will definitely eat there again.

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  3. Leslie

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server, awesome food and can’t beat the view anywhere!

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  4. Michael

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view is spectacular. Great place to eat before returning to the mainland.

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  5. Amanda

    Houston

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience from the moment we arrived until we left. The drinks were incredible, and the waitress understood why we were stretching out our appetizer (waiting for the 3 p.m. dinner menu). Our entrees were excellent, and we all had empty plates. I cannot forget the beautiful scenery with a gentle breeze overlooking the water.

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  6. Deron

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early for our lunch on Thanksgiving and accommodated our party of 6 immediately. The service was fast and friendly, and the food a good value for the money. Great view of the ocean too!

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  7. Fusakata

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    サンクスギビングデーに訪れたが、サービスもよく料理もすぐに出てきた。値段も比較的良心的なのでおすすめ。サンクスギビングデーだったのでチップは多めに。

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  8. Tim

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good location on the water . We’ve had brunch there on previous trips but first time for dinner.. It wasn’t too busy and we were seated along the rail overlooking the water. Smallish menu but the food was good and prices reasonable. Good burger but the fries were just ok. Chicken wings were good as were the avocado fries, which was a generous portion and spicier than expected. Good Mai Tais. Live music was good and not intrusive. On-site underground parking is very expensive (>$16/hr)and they don’t validate. If you can’t find street parking, next best bet is the large parking lot at the Farmers Market across the street..not the smaller lot beside it, which is also $16

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  9. Johnny

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and view. The food was great! Waitress gave good recommendations.

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  10. Liz

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Ahi Benedict, it was amazing! I had the spicy Bloody Mary, my husband had the pepper and garlic Blood Mary - both were delicious! I think having the pepper/garlic spicy, would have been perfection

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FAQs

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 300-0044 ext. 2.

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1850 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

75-5770 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Ratigan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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