Food Scene
Umekes
Great Poke. Umeke's has two Kona locations. A full dining restaurant and bar (Kuakini/Kaiwi). Lunch shop (Kuakini/Hualalai).
154 locals recommend
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlUmekes
Great Poke. Umeke's has two Kona locations. A full dining restaurant and bar (Kuakini/Kaiwi). Lunch shop (Kuakini/Hualalai).
Great coffee shop for when you are heading north from Kailua-Kona; halfway between town and airport. Pitaya Bowls, Acai Bowls, and Smoothies, too. Owned and operated by a local family.
6 locals recommend
Pink Mocha Café
73-4976 Kamanu StGreat coffee shop for when you are heading north from Kailua-Kona; halfway between town and airport. Pitaya Bowls, Acai Bowls, and Smoothies, too. Owned and operated by a local family.
Coffees, Quick Breakfast Sandwiches and Kombucha located along Alii Dr. in Kailua-Kona.
30 locals recommend
Green Flash Coffee
75-6000 Ali‘i DrCoffees, Quick Breakfast Sandwiches and Kombucha located along Alii Dr. in Kailua-Kona.
Pizza and Italian Food located in Keauhou Shopping Center.
22 locals recommend
Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza and Pasta
78-6831 Ali‘i DrPizza and Italian Food located in Keauhou Shopping Center.
Local-Style Japanese food. Located in Honalo - -10 miles south of Kailua-Kona.
54 locals recommend
Teshima's Restaurant
79-7251 Hawaiʻi Belt RdLocal-Style Japanese food. Located in Honalo - -10 miles south of Kailua-Kona.
Fabulous Bread and a great restaurant. A perfect stop on the south side when driving around the island.
185 locals recommend
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Fabulous Bread and a great restaurant. A perfect stop on the south side when driving around the island.
Big Island Owned and Operated. Excellent selection of locally produced and locally grown products. Fresh caught local fish !!
156 locals recommend
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdBig Island Owned and Operated. Excellent selection of locally produced and locally grown products. Fresh caught local fish !!
Quick and Easy Burritos, Tacos, and Nachos. Choice of meats (kalua pig, shredded chicken, or ground beef); beans (black or refried); rice (spanish or brown). Burritos are large. Locally owned and operated.
16 locals recommend
Killer Tacos
74-5483 Kaiwi StreetQuick and Easy Burritos, Tacos, and Nachos. Choice of meats (kalua pig, shredded chicken, or ground beef); beans (black or refried); rice (spanish or brown). Burritos are large. Locally owned and operated.
Best selection of Shave Ice ANYWHERE. They additionally have a smaller selection of "All Natural Flavors" without preservatives. Located in the heart of Kailua Village on Alii Dr. A must visit.
22 locals recommend
Scandinavian Shave Ice
75-5699 Ali‘i DrBest selection of Shave Ice ANYWHERE. They additionally have a smaller selection of "All Natural Flavors" without preservatives. Located in the heart of Kailua Village on Alii Dr. A must visit.
Excellent Fresh Fish and American Cuisine. Great fish and chips, hamburgers and cold beer. Offers both grilled and battered fried options. Comfortable outside dining. Family owned and operated. Located in Kailua-Kona at the junction of Palani Rd and Alii. Dr.
66 locals recommend
Quinn's Almost by the Sea
75-5655 Palani RdExcellent Fresh Fish and American Cuisine. Great fish and chips, hamburgers and cold beer. Offers both grilled and battered fried options. Comfortable outside dining. Family owned and operated. Located in Kailua-Kona at the junction of Palani Rd and Alii. Dr.
Excellent authentic Japanese cuisine with a huge sake selection. Fresh local caught Kona fish. Sushi Boats, Furikake Chicken and Hawaiian Beef. Watch chef prep your food. In Kailua-Kona town.
36 locals recommend
Sushi Shiono
75-5799 Ali‘i DrExcellent authentic Japanese cuisine with a huge sake selection. Fresh local caught Kona fish. Sushi Boats, Furikake Chicken and Hawaiian Beef. Watch chef prep your food. In Kailua-Kona town.
Excellent Beer brewed here in Kona. A great option if you enjoy ciders and sours. Also offers Poke Bowls, FlatBreads and Salads. Uses local products in both the beer and food. Locally owned and operated.
64 locals recommend
Ola Brew
74-5598 Luhia StExcellent Beer brewed here in Kona. A great option if you enjoy ciders and sours. Also offers Poke Bowls, FlatBreads and Salads. Uses local products in both the beer and food. Locally owned and operated.
Sightseeing
Big Island Bees
82-1140 Meli RdAloha Theatre
79-7384 Hawaiʻi Belt RdKona Coffee Living History Farm
82-6199 Hawaiʻi Belt RdThe South Kona Fruit Stand
84-4770 Mamalahoa HwyHawaii Volcanoes National Park
Mauna Kea
Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
83-5401 Painted Church RdKahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveFair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa StKealakekua Bay
Big Island Divers
74-5467 Kaiwi StBee Boys
78 Mamalahoa HwyPanaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback Hwy