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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kailua Kona, HI

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
1839 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
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 1,839 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

    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.

1,839 Reviews
  1. AndyM

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go here quite often to eat. Getting a table is usually pretty easy. I can park my car and as I'm walking to the restaurant I'm usually booking a table online using open table. Their food is quite good, today we had breakfast and I ordered toast. The one thing that absolutely drives me crazy, especially here in Hawaii, is when restaurants use the cheapest lowest quality condiments. They served Smuckers grape jelly in one of those little square packets where you pull the foil. I mean come on, we are in Hawaii. Elevate the dining experience and serve, homemade jam, serve, pineapple, jam, serve, mango, jam, serve something that I can't buy in every low budget. Low quality diner anywhere in the nation.

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  2. Rich

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view for Sunset watchers. Food was really good including Avacado fries.

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  3. Leo

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     Excellent atmosphere, location, and food! The service was also outstanding.

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  4. Suzanne

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish Tacos were wonderful and the Ahi was as well!

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  5. David

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot to look out to the ocean will dining. Really good service!

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  6. Elizabeth

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner at Papa Kona!! Our server (Katie) was friendly and attentive. The drinks were delicious and the food was even better. I had the teriyaki burger and my mom had macadamia nut crusted ono. Delicious!! Great location too. Definitely recommend.

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  7. Ralph

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice right on the ocean views in the outdoor tables. Food was good, not great, service is a bit slow but everyone is on "island time" here, right ?LOL Mahalo.

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  8. Terry

    Hawaii

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some gluten sensitive options (eg. Fish and Chips with rice flour batter) but not a gluten free kitchen.

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  9. Beth

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely brunch with waterfront view. Will recommend to family and friends.

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  10. jeri

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brianna, server, was super friendly and welcoming, a joy to be with. Our food and drinks came promptly looking beautiful and delicious! Of course, the ambiance is always beautiful!

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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 1839 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 26 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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