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Most Viewed Restaurants in Kailua-Kona

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Huggos on the Rocks

Huggos on the Rocks, Kailua-Kona

 5 Reviews  Huggo's is an old school stand-by on the water of Kailua Bay (downtown Kona). Food is good Hawaiian standards like crusted mahi-mahi, ahi tuna, steaks, burgers, etc. I think it really shines as a... 

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Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe, Kailua-Kona

 3 Reviews  What can I say? At Hard Rock Cafe you will see memorabilia from celebrities. The food is great. While you are eating/waiting for the food, you can have a look outside on the ocean. After your meal,... 

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Bubba Gumps

Bubba Gumps, Kailua-Kona

 6 Reviews  Bubba Gump Shrimp Factory is a kitchsy chain of shrimp restaurants based on the movie Forrest Gump. While I generally think theme restaurants are lame, I've been surprisingly happy with Bubba Gump... 

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Roy's - Waikoloa Bar & Grill

Roy's - Waikoloa Bar & Grill, Kailua-Kona

 2 Reviews  GREAT food. Very personable service. Nice place, Mellow romantic setting , double glass entrance / exit doors, glass windows overlooking lake, air conditioned, with outdoor seating as long as its not... 

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The Outback..

The Outback.., Kailua-Kona

 3 Reviews  If ya want good ole tucker, then go to Outback. This Australian themed steakhouse always has the best bread in town and will fill you up until you are bursting. The menu is 95% the same as all other... 

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Kona Brewing Company

Kona Brewing Company, Kailua-Kona

 2 Reviews  We visited the restaurtant on 9/08/03 and 9/11/03 and both times we had a wonderful experience. They have regular salads, and pu pu's but what we liked the most is their PIZZA. We had a large ½ with... 

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The Coffee Shack: Best Breakfasts Ever, with a View

The Coffee Shack: Best Breakfasts Ever, with a View, Kailua-Kona

 DSwede Says:  Located about 1000ft above sea level on the steel slope going down to Kealakakua Bay, The Coffee Shop offers what may be the best breakfast on the island. The... 

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Kona Canoe Club: Good Seafood and Steak with a Waterfront View

Kona Canoe Club: Good Seafood and Steak with a Waterfront View, Kailua-Kona

 DSwede Says:  The Kona Canoe Club can be both a casual place or a romantic one, depending on how you want to play it. It is a casual enough setting, but the location on the... 

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Genki Sushi: Adequate but not fantastic

Genki Sushi: Adequate but not fantastic, Kailua-Kona

 DSwede Says:  I was in the mood for sushi and since we didn't know any of the local places, we were none the wiser to any of the local places. It is a chain with other... 

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Don the Beachcomber: Don the Beachcomber, great setting, good food

Don the Beachcomber: Don the Beachcomber, great setting, good food, Kailua-Kona

 wbpiii Says:  Don the Beachcomber is located in the Royal Kona Inn on Ali'i Drive. It has a spectacular view of the bay. It is the perfect sunset restaurant. The food is very... 

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Durty Jakes Cafe & Bar: Durty Jakes Cafe & Bar

Durty Jakes Cafe & Bar: Durty Jakes Cafe & Bar, Kailua-Kona

 a5floor Says:  The best thing at Durty Jakes Cafe & Bar is that you can sit outside and have a view over the ocean. The dishes are tasty as well. For lunch: Veggie Sandwich... 

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Slow Food & Serene Gardens in Coffee Country: Holuakoa Cafe

Slow Food & Serene Gardens in Coffee Country: Holuakoa Cafe, Kailua-Kona

 brewjohnson Says:  Elegant and classy. An unexpected gem in coffee country! We stumbled across the Holuakoa Cafe while we exploring the little town of Holualoa (which is an artsy... 

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Rapanui Island Cafe: Great fusion food in an off-beat setting

Rapanui Island Cafe: Great fusion food in an off-beat setting, Kailua-Kona

 brewjohnson Says:  This seriously unpretentious eatery doesn't waste money on rent, frills or much for that matter, but the food is great. The chef is from New Zealand and the... 

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Fish Hoppers: Fish Hoppers, Kona, Big Island, Hawaii

Fish Hoppers: Fish Hoppers, Kona, Big Island, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona

 leafmcgowan Says:  A great little seafood / steak restaurant and bar as you enter into the active strip of downtown Kona. They have good service and some pretty decent dishes.... 

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Sibu Cafe: Great satay

Sibu Cafe: Great satay, Kailua-Kona

 kyoub Says:  There are many restaurants along Alii drive but most cater to tourist tastes.We much prefer going into the Banyan Court Mall, finding a table in the breezeway,... 

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U-Top-It: U-Top-It is the best for breakfast (and more!)

U-Top-It: U-Top-It is the best for breakfast (and more!), Kailua-Kona

 duckybuddy Says:  My husband and I go to Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii every year. Then I spend the next 50 weeks at home dreaming about breakfast at U Top It until we... 

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Rocky's Pizza: Best Pizza & Italian in Town!!

Rocky's Pizza: Best Pizza & Italian in Town!!, Kailua-Kona

 MikeKea Says:  Our favorite place in Kona. Great food at a great price with a very friendly staff. Indoor air conditioned dining or outside under fans on the lanai. We love... 

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Fujimamas Restaurant and Sushi Bar: Best Food in Kona!

Fujimamas Restaurant and Sushi Bar: Best Food in Kona!, Kailua-Kona

 italia0203 Says:  The restaurant is Asian fusion, lots of different influences from East Asia and they also have a full sushi bar that features fresh island caught fish everyday.... 

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Pancho and Lefty's: Not on Your First Visit!

Pancho and Lefty's: Not on Your First Visit!, Kailua-Kona

 ITwyche Says:  Although it wasn't serving snakes on a plate, P & L turned our stomachs. Literally. Ready to catch a quick bite and explore the Big Island? Then, avoid the lure... 

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Hooters: Not like you would expect

Hooters: Not like you would expect, Kailua-Kona

 ITwyche Says:  Hooters is Hooters, right? Well our family experience at the one in Kona was far less than fun. Service was deplorable, food was ok, getting what we actually... 

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Drysdale's Two: Good Food at a Decent Price

Drysdale's Two: Good Food at a Decent Price, Kailua-Kona

 sarams Says:  This was the first place I ate (other than breakfast at the hotel). The person at the hotel recommended I try a place at the Keauhou Shopping Center for... 

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Kona Inn: Classic old bar and restaurant

Kona Inn: Classic old bar and restaurant, Kailua-Kona

 trvlrtom Says:  Walking through the center of Kona, you might not notice the entrance to the Kona Inn. It is worth stopping by, however. The oceanfront grounds are really nice,... 

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Kenichi Pacific: Fantastic Sushi - Incredible Cuisine

Kenichi Pacific: Fantastic Sushi - Incredible Cuisine, Kailua-Kona

 KiKitC Says:  While most of your tourist spots are found on the north end of Ali'i Drive, head south to the end, to the Keauhou Shopping Center for first class Asian fussion... 

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Lava Java: Kona on Kona

Lava Java: Kona on Kona, Kailua-Kona

 yooperprof Says:  Lava Java is the best place to get your caffeine "kick" on Ali'i Drive. It's popular with locals as well as visitors, and is good both for picking up "Joe to... 

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Wasabi's Japanese Cuisine: Small Restaurant, Fantastic Food

Wasabi's Japanese Cuisine: Small Restaurant, Fantastic Food, Kailua-Kona

 ukmagicman Says:  This is a very small restaurant in the center of Coconut Marketplace, but it is a real gem. This was by far my favourite restaurant out of all I wen to across... 

Top 3 Hotels in Kailua-Kona

Royal Kona Resort

 5 Reviews and 892 Opinions  The hotel room I had, had a balcony. When I looked to the right, I had a view to the ocean. 

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

 1 Review and 608 Opinions  We were fortunate enough to stay here on the company bill for three nights. If you can afford it,... 

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Keauhou Beach Resort

 2 Reviews and 996 Opinions  We have been visiting Hawaii since the 1970’s. The Outrigger Keauhou is our favorite hotel in the... 

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 The restaurant in King Kamehemehe hotel.In the hotel lobby are lots of interesting Hawaiian artifacts. THat alone makes going there worth while. The food and... 

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Kona Coast Visit

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 We flew into the Kona airport, which is situated on a vast, barren lava field. We hopped in our car and headed south on 11. The traffis here is pretty heavy, as this is the major highway through the... 

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Where Pele lives

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 The Big Island is one of the most active volcano spots on this earth. Kilauea volcano keeps building it and a new island is being born off Hawaii´s south coast. It will take a few million years to see... 

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Kona Coast

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 Kailua-Kona, Kailua Village, Kailua, and Kona are all names used to describe the same area Tourists mostly just refer to it as Kona. It is located on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Kona... 

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Kailua-Kona/Waikoloa

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 The last time I visited the Big Island was 11 years ago. Not much has changed...a few more resorts but not a lot of development. The island of Hawaii is definitely much quieter than Oahu and Maui and... 

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Kona and Kau

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 Each island has a kona coast which is the leeward side, however there is only one Kona. This is the long western side on the big island guarded by those two 14,000 foot twin titans, Mauna Loa and... 

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