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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kailua Kona, HI

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
1859 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 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 1,859 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

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii

    American

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar offers "spectacular oceanfront views" and a "relaxed, friendly atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing fresh fish" and "excellent service." While some find the prices high, the "stunning location" and "delicious drinks" make it a favorite for many. A visit promises a memorable dining experience.

1,859 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The views and food were both spectacular!! Nick was a great bartender and server. Great experience and highly recommend!

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  2. Kaleina

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and scenery. We ate brunch here and enjoyed their eggs Benedict, a burger, Ube mimosa, and a mango mimosa.

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  3. John

    Vancouver

    189 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    189 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Papa Kona. Thanks to Greeter Pamai for happy smiles and prime waterfront table to see sunset and adjacent surfers. And thank to our server Chelsea for super service and perfect timing for delivery of drinks and appetizers and main courses. Food was delicious and mai tais are plentiful We will be back

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  4. Hank

    Anchorage

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had to eat at the bar to get service. Bartenders were great. Friendly, professional and made the dinner a very enjoyable experience.

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  5. Allison

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our best breakfast of the week! Bri our server was fantastic.

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  6. Willem

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view of the ocean and sunset (check times when sun is setting). Good drink choices and excellent food. We went on Thanksgiving Day (they had a special menu) but we ordered of the menu, because we love fish. Good preparations, nice portions and excellent service. Close by our hotel in walking distance. Excellent d=salad choices too and plenty of choice for pescatarians and vegetarians.

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  7. cathy

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for 3 on Thanksgiving Day, better than expected. Great food and more than expected.

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  8. Maria

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    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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  9. Edward

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    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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  10. Leslie

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    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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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 1859 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 36 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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