Huggo's

4.4

1502 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Great for outdoor dining

Chart a course to Huggo’s for the finest in surfside dining. Dine just inches above the waves on an open-air lanai. Experience tender beef or prime rib, or try our exquisite island-fresh seafood. And by the way, when we say fresh we mean fresh! Ahi, mahi mahi, ono and other delectable Hawaiian fish are delivered directly to our back door by local fishermen who caught them just hours earlier.

Enjoy artfully prepared selections also influenced by Pacific Rim and Mediterranean styles.

Thanks to Huggo’s on the water location, and its commitment to “aloha” service, diners at Huggo’s will savor influences from Japanese, Chinese and Southeast Asian ports of call. This family owned restaurant has become an island tradition since offering its first seafood platter 45 years ago.

Huggo’s on the Rocks, our next door neighbor, is the perfect location for oceanside cocktails and light fare.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 329-1493
Website
http://www.huggos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ken Schloss
Catering
During this time of COVID restrictions we are not hosting any catering events. Communication will be loud and clear when our catering department returns.
Private party facilities
We offer a private outdoor lanai for use for small wedding dinners, bachelor/bachelorette parties, anniversary celebrations or cooperate business events. The Nalu Lanai has a capacity of up to 30. For full buyouts of the restaurants we can accommodate up to 200 for either restaurant. For more information about booking at party at Huggoʻs, please visit: http://huggos.com/reservations/book-a-party/!

Location
75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Neighborhood
Hawaii
Parking details
Our private parking lot is located adjacent to the restaurant.
Entertainment
Enjoy the vocal stylings of contemporary and jazz favorites: Thursday 6:30pm-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm- - 10:30pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Big Bamboocha Mai Tai
Kuleana Hui Hui Rum, Exotic Tropical Juices, Topped with Kuleana Nanea & Lemonhart 151 Rums, Served in a Souvenir Bamboo. Limit of 2 per person
- Cup$24.00
- Refills$17.00
Gilligan's Girl
Three Olives Coconut Vodka, Stirring's Ginger Liqueur, Lilikoi Juice, Coconut Water, Served in a Souvenir Coconut
- Cup$17.00
- Refills$12.00
Sandy Toes$13.00
Bombay Sapphire Gin, St. Germain, Liqueur, Fresh Sage, Blueberries, FreshLemon Juice, Sandy Rim of Salt and Pepper
Huggo's Famous Mai Tai$11.00
This recipe has been a highlight on our menus since its creation in 1969 at Huggo's. Our secret blend of tropical juices, almond essence, light and dark rums. Our "50 Year Mai Tai" is the best in the islands
Kilauea Bowl$20.00
Brandy, Guava & other Tropical Juices with Whaler's Dark & Lemonhart 151 Rums Served to a minimum of 2 Guest
Fresh Squeezed Margarita$14.00
Cazadores Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice
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Knob Creek Rye, Angostura Bitters, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, Pineapple & Lime Juices
Painkiller$12.00
Blanco Rum, Lemonhart 151, Coconut Milk, Orange and Pineapple Juices, Grated Nutmeg

White & Rosé Wines

Korbel Rosé, Sparkling$10.00
Prosecco Zardetto, Sparkling$12.00
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Riesling$7.00
Apaltagua, Rosé$8.00
Lorenza, Rosé$12.00
Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio$8.00
J, Pinot Gris$11.00
Babich, Sauvignon Blanc$9.00
Honig, Sauvignon Blanc$11.00
Smoking Loon, Chardonnay$8.00
Sonoma-Cutrer, Chardonnay$15.00
Ferrari Carano, Chardonnay$14.00
Rombauer, Chardonnay$25.00

Red Wine

Heron, Pinot Noir$9.00
Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir$13.00
Rodney Strong, Merlot$11.00
Tilia, Malbec$8.00
Campo Viejo, Rioja$11.00
Smoking Loon, Cabernet Sauvignon$8.00
Hess, Cabernet Sauvignon$10.00
Obsidian Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon$18.00

World Brews

Budweiser
- 16 Oz$7.00
Bud Light
- 16 Oz$7.00
Coors Light$5.00
Heineken$6.00
Corona$6.00
Ace Pineapple Cider$7.00
Heineken 0.0 N.A$6.00

Hawaii Brews

Kona Big Wave Golden Ale$7.00
Kona Wailua Wheat$7.00
Kona Longboard Lager$7.00
Maui Coconut Porter$8.00
Maui Big Swell IPA$7.00
Ola Brew IPA$7.00
Ola Seltzer$7.00

What 1,502 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

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1,502 Reviews

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tktk
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steaks a little dry. Pasta a little under cooked. Fish dish needed a little more sauce. Clams were great.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went 3 times in a week and a half and every experience was great. The food was next level protection and staff expert level professionals
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HeidiH
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Renee was outstanding, friendly and made us feel special. From start to finish she had us taken care of in the most hospitable way. The food was good, not great. Also, don’t know why a lovely delicate kefir rice was paired with cajun seasoned fish- after a few bites couldn’t tell the difference. Atmosphere is magical. Try dining at sunset. Just stunning. Cocktails meh.
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Floyd
Phoenix
154 reviews
vip
5.0
154 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner and great ocean view. Always a favorite, will return for sure!
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bobo
Portland
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don’t miss the entree salad with seared ahi + the teriyaki steak. Exceptional quality food. Nice service. Thank you.
Huggo'sResponded on March 19, 2020
Thank you for your feedback, we are very happy you enjoyed your time.
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Foodie654
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was amazing!
Huggo'sResponded on March 19, 2020
We are very happy you enjoyed your experience, thank you for your feedback.
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stephenh
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Too loud, waitresses was not attentive to our table. Food was ok but in my opinion over priced.
Huggo'sResponded on March 19, 2020
Thank you for visiting Huggo's and sharing your feedback.
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JasonT
Hawaii
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here several times and it’s gotten worse each time. My wife and son have a gluten allergy which is always carefully explained and wait staff and hostess and given specific details about what can and can’t happen. The past 3 dining experiences almost led to catastrophic health issues if not for us noticing bread included with a gluten free meal or at the last minute an assistant to the server grabbing the dish off the table before my wife took a bite of regular pasta (not the gluten free pasta ordered). Sadly this was probably our last time at Huggos which had been our favorite restaurant on the island. The lack of care and mediocrity might be fine for some but it’s not good enough for my family and their health...
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Johnv
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had the kahakai and was drowning in broth couldn't taste the fish or hearts of palms. Over priced for food. Took long time to get food. Best seat on the beach though breaking water on rocks and sunset. Huggos on the rocks better value. Drink and watch sunset
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TLW67
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Menu and fish selection seemed limited. I felt a little pricey for good food but nothing spectacular about it. Ate here 2 years ago and had a better menu and a better food quality. The seating ambience is great but still doesn't make up for average food. Our waitress was attentive and did great.
Huggo'sResponded on March 19, 2020
Thank you for visiting and sharing your feedback.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Huggo's is rated 4.4 stars by 1502 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

Online reservations at Huggo's can only be made directly on their website.

75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hawaii
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Our private parking lot is located adjacent to the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ken Schloss
Entertainment
Enjoy the vocal stylings of contemporary and jazz favorites: Thursday 6:30pm-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm- - 10:30pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.huggos.com/
Phone number
(808) 329-1493
Catering
During this time of COVID restrictions we are not hosting any catering events. Communication will be loud and clear when our catering department returns.
Private party facilities
We offer a private outdoor lanai for use for small wedding dinners, bachelor/bachelorette parties, anniversary celebrations or cooperate business events. The Nalu Lanai has a capacity of up to 30. For full buyouts of the restaurants we can accommodate up to 200 for either restaurant. For more information about booking at party at Huggoʻs, please visit: http://huggos.com/reservations/book-a-party/!

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Huggo's

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100 Hawaii Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Craft Cocktails & Tempting Tropicals

Last Voyage$13.00

Malahini Lemonade$14.00

Huihui Daiquiri$14.00

Hbar's Seasonal Mai Tai$16.00

Fickle Finger of Fate$13.00

Lono's Curse$14.00

From Lava Lava Beach Club

Big Bamboocha Mai Tai

Gilligan's Girl

Sandy Toes$13.00

Huggo's Famous Mai Tai$11.00

Kilauea Bowl$20.00

Fresh Squeezed Margarita$14.00

Chee-Hoo-Tini$13.00

Hawaiian Buck$13.00

Painkiller$12.00

White & Rosé Wines

Korbel Rosé, Sparkling$10.00

Prosecco Zardetto, Sparkling$12.00

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Riesling$7.00

Apaltagua, Rosé$8.00

Lorenza, Rosé$12.00

Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio$8.00

J, Pinot Gris$11.00

Babich, Sauvignon Blanc$9.00

Honig, Sauvignon Blanc$11.00

Smoking Loon, Chardonnay$8.00

Sonoma-Cutrer, Chardonnay$15.00

Ferrari Carano, Chardonnay$14.00

Rombauer, Chardonnay$25.00

Red Wine

Heron, Pinot Noir$9.00

Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir$13.00

Rodney Strong, Merlot$11.00

Tilia, Malbec$8.00

Campo Viejo, Rioja$11.00

Smoking Loon, Cabernet Sauvignon$8.00

Hess, Cabernet Sauvignon$10.00

Obsidian Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon$18.00

World Brews

Budweiser

Bud Light

Coors Light$5.00

Heineken$6.00

Corona$6.00

Ace Pineapple Cider$7.00

Heineken 0.0 N.A$6.00

Hawaii Brews

Kona Big Wave Golden Ale$7.00

Kona Wailua Wheat$7.00

Kona Longboard Lager$7.00

Maui Coconut Porter$8.00

Maui Big Swell IPA$7.00

Ola Brew IPA$7.00

Ola Seltzer$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Huggo's restaurant rated?

Is Huggo's currently accepting reservations?

Not bookable

Additional information

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