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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kailua Kona, HI

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
1856 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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 1,856 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    American

  • 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

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar offers "fantastic ocean views" and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for enjoying "delicious fresh catch" dishes. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "great service" that accompanies their meals. The oceanfront dining experience is enhanced by "great music and cocktails," making it a must-visit spot in Kona.

1,856 Reviews
  1. Hank

    Anchorage

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had to eat at the bar to get service. Bartenders were great. Friendly, professional and made the dinner a very enjoyable experience.

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  2. Allison

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our best breakfast of the week! Bri our server was fantastic.

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  3. Willem

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view of the ocean and sunset (check times when sun is setting). Good drink choices and excellent food. We went on Thanksgiving Day (they had a special menu) but we ordered of the menu, because we love fish. Good preparations, nice portions and excellent service. Close by our hotel in walking distance. Excellent d=salad choices too and plenty of choice for pescatarians and vegetarians.

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  4. cathy

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for 3 on Thanksgiving Day, better than expected. Great food and more than expected.

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  5. Maria

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Thanksgiving dinner. Food was fantastic, and the location/view of the bay and sunset can’t be beat! We’ll definitely be back!

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  6. Edward

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Thanksgiving dinner there. Very busy. Had a reservation. Got seated 15 minutes after reservation time. Not complaining at all. The staff were all working like crazy. Everyone was hustling to take care of the crowd. All were very pleasant and friendly despite how hard they were working. Papa Kona’s has a great crew. The food was excellent, and the location exceptional. I was very impressed. Will definitely eat there again.

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  7. Leslie

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server, awesome food and can’t beat the view anywhere!

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  8. Michael

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view is spectacular. Great place to eat before returning to the mainland.

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  9. Lisa

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I decided to skip cooking on Thanksgiving and made a reservation at Papa Kona instead. We are SO GLAD that we did! We had an oceanside table so the views were outstanding. The Light and Dark Turkey dinner was delicious and exactly the right amount of food: three slices of turkey, truffle butter green beans with mushrooms, stuffing, mashed potatoes with chives, cranberry sauce (almost like cranberry jam), a roll, and a slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream. There were not many leftovers at our table. Our server Erin was absolutely lovely, and provided excellent service with style. Mahalo for welcoming our ohana with yours, Papa Kona!

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  10. Amanda

    Houston

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience from the moment we arrived until we left. The drinks were incredible, and the waitress understood why we were stretching out our appetizer (waiting for the 3 p.m. dinner menu). Our entrees were excellent, and we all had empty plates. I cannot forget the beautiful scenery with a gentle breeze overlooking the water.

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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 1856 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 28 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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