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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kailua Kona, HI

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
1912 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 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
  • Area
    Kailua-Kona
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,912 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    American

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • 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 a stunning oceanside setting, ideal for enjoying "amazing" sunsets and live music. With commendable service, guests rave about the "excellent" food, including gluten-friendly options. Popular dishes include the fish tacos, macadamia-crusted fish, and avocado fries. A must-visit for a memorable Hawaiian dining experience.

1,912 Reviews
  1. suzanne

    VIP

    Orlando

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great sunset view! Website indicated music nightly but apparently it is only 2 nights per week.

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  2. Reid

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fish and chips were overcooked and tough. Service was rushed even though they weren’t busy. Was great last year. This time, not so much.

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  3. Kaflt

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, amazing view of sunset! The server was pleasant and attentive, and the food was well paced.

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  4. Hineline

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got sat right away and where we could see the ocean. Our server Kate was AWESOME! She was very attentive and funny. The vodka pasta was delicious along with the drinks. We loved the cups that the drinks were served in. She even gave us a free birthday dessert without us asking (we got carded and that’s how she knew there was a birthday in the house lol). Very nice of her!! Overall great experience and would recommend everybody to go there.

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  5. Nancy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant that’s one of my favorites. It’s on the ocean and all the servers are friendly and the food is delicious.

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  6. Jessica

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, excellent service. Eating outside was a bit windy, but great view!

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  7. Sheryl

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our experience here was 10/10! The food, the drinks, the ambiance, the live music, and our server Mac, were all amazing! The sunset view was like no other! If you're a margarita lover like I am, try the Lilikoi marg, it was beyond delish!

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  8. ken

    VIP

    Tampa

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great avocado fries!! Main meals very tasty.Service was very good

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  9. Gwon

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    pancake is good and locomoco is outstanding!and she's service is so nice!

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  10. Susan

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large party of approximately thirteen people, and their wait staff was fabulous and handled everything so beautifully. We sat right next to the ocean and had a gorgeous view of the sunset, and the food was delicious as well. We really enjoyed our evening here and plan to come back again. This is our new favorite restaurant!

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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 1912 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 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

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Ratigan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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