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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kailua Kona, HI

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
1896 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,896 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii

    American

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Kid-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighborhood 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 "absolutely the best gluten friendly fish and chips" with spectacular ocean views. Guests praise the "amazing" service and delightful atmosphere. Highlights include the "phenomenal" poke tower and "fantastic" macadamia crusted fish. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "beautiful" setting and "fabulous food" make it a must-visit.

1,896 Reviews
  1. Douglas

    VIP

    Indiana

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Our server was efficient and the food was good...just what we wanted.

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  2. 裕子

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    美しい夕焼けと波の迫力に感激しました。湾に面した海側の席はお勧めです。スタッフの方々もフレンドリーです。

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  3. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant on the ocean. Food was good and service was superior. Prices were reasonable for Hawaii.

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy our meals. The view is wonderful. It's has great food and drinks.

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  5. Alexis

    Hawaii

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stunning Sunset view with good food & great service.

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  6. Floyd

    VIP

    Phoenix

    157 reviews

    5.0

    157 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time at Papa Kona's, food was perfect, service was outstanding highley recommend !

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  7. Raquel

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I booked this for my husbands bday dinner. I noted it, then told the server too and told her the dessert to bring…and nothing! Completely either ignored or forget. Disappointed.

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  8. John

    VIP

    Vancouver

    193 reviews

    5.0

    193 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch with friends - appreciated that hostess Sage sat us at the front so we could watch the waves and surf Our server Mac too great care of us. We enjoyed the straw berry spinach salads and fabulous fish tacos See you in December

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  9. Sherri

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at Papa Lona twice while in Hawaii. The only restaurant we went back to on the island. The pulled pork sandwich is amazing! Service was good, and the view is nice for lunch and even at dinner. Prices are very reasonable.

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  10. John

    VIP

    Vancouver

    193 reviews

    5.0

    193 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience that Papa Kona enhanced by the wonderful surf show during high surf and high tide. This evening. The restaurant was quite busy but our server Kate made it seem like we were the one and only table - she was great Having been here before we once again, enjoyed the firecracker shrimp, the lemon grass pasta, and the amazing fish tacos With the restaurant, so it being so busy, we were unable to get our waterfront rail table requested, and the OpenTable reservation We will be back

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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 1896 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 PM
Booked 47 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

  • Neighborhood
    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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