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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kailua Kona, HI

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
1883 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 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 1,883 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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.

1,883 Reviews
  1. Shannon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most of us enjoyed our food but my husband never got to eat because his fish was undercooked twice. Everyone else enjoyed their meal.

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  2. Jennifer

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kate was amazing!! Food was great! Perfect ocean view. We will definitely be back.

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  3. Magdalene

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprisingly good fish and lovely views with excellent service. Looked like a tourist trap but was super glad we went.

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  4. Kelly

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Wait time at the hostess stand was 25 minutes. We fortunately were there early enough to only be 2 minutes late checking in. Waitress was not interested in our table; she had maybe 10? No real service, which anymore I guess is just fine. Good was mediocre at best and the worst meal to date on the island. Easy to make a reservation on OpenTable; we do it a lot. This one wasn’t worth the ease of the booking.

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  5. Ejvind

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Got the Kona burger, one of the best burgers I have had all year, we were a party of four, all agreed it was great food.

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  6. William

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great bunch on the ocean, service was top notch.

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  7. christine

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a little shaky. (Forgot some things…like one person’s meal). Food was delicious.

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  8. Julie

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and big portions, great server, a view of the ocean!

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  9. Aileen

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat by the ocean - perfect weather - food was great - we had the pork loin and the mahi mahi fish. Was so good with the perfect added sauce. Highly recommend

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  10. Blake

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a busy night as they were clearly understaffed. We split a salad and pizza. They both were pretty good. The prices are high as it’s a Hawaiian resort so that’s to be expected. The service was rather poor. The salad came out before the drinks. The staff did not check on us once during dinner and we waited 30 minites when done dinner to order dessert. For salad, pizza and dessert it took over 2 hours for a table of 2. Hours he great news is it’s in an amazing location with amazing views. If you bring your patience and your wallet, come on down and eat here.

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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 1883 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 34 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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