North Kona and Kailua Kona Restaurants

North Kona and Kailua Kona restaurants have had to keep up with the current trend this area has been experiencing. Kona has been one of the fastest growing regions in the country.

Kailua Kona is the central hub of Kona, both North and South. North Kona plays home to all of the industrial areas, most of the resort areas, and a good portion of the residential areas also. This being said, It is easy to understand, that Kona restaurants that draw the local traffic thrive.

Being on the water in Kailua Kona town will bring in tourists every time they are in town. During the slow times however, the restaurants that make it, are the ones that the residents go to.

North Kona restaurants have a large price range. From the 6 dollar mixed plate that people remember for years to come, to the 100 dollar a plate dinner at some of the most exclusive resorts in the world. Either way your taste buds are in for a treat.

Kailua Kona Restaurants Top picks

75-5629 Kuakini Hwy Kailua Kona, HI 96740

(808) 334-2739

Opened in 1994 this establishment has become a Kona icon. Besides serving its world famous ales, lagers and porters, this is also a pizza parlor and restaurant. Offering delicious pizzas and entrees, at reasonable prices($10-25) this is definitely one of our favorite Kailua Kona restaurants.




Jamesons by the Sea

77-6452 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona, HI

(808) 329-3195

Excellent fresh catches and steaks. Overlooking the water in a very comfortable enviornment. Full bar available for those that drink. Reservations are a good idea, and expect to spend between 25 and 50 dollars a head.




Lotus Cafe in the new industrial area

73-5617 Maiau St

327-3270

Asian Style Natural Food. This unique restaurant is committed to only using the finest ingredients. Most of the ingredients are organic from local sources. The owners even grows a good amount of the produce at their farm. Wonderful smoothies, juices, and gelatos. Open for lunch and dinner Monday thru Saturday, closed Sunday. Excellent Chicken and Seafood dishes or there are incredible vegan dishes if you are strict vegatarian. Prices for lunch are from $9-15, and dinner prices range from $12-25.

Kona Mix Plate

75-5660 Kopiko Street, (Kopiko Plaza)

Tel. (808) 329-8104

Not the easiest for the tourist to find, but well worth it. Some of the best mixed plates on the island. Whats a Mixed Plate? Fresh fried fish, sesame chicken, Korean style short ribs, rice, macaroni salad, all on one plate for about 8 or 9 dollars. Located in the back Mauka(Mountain Side)corner of the Kopiko Plaza in the heart of Kailua Kona. open 10-8 every day except Sunday.

Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill

75-5995 Kuakini Hwy at the Pottery Terrace

808-327-0209

Another unique restaurant. Fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, and salads prepared with a Hawaiian flair. Taste sensations that are one of a kind, right down to their coconut dinner rolls. Open for lunch and dinner with lunch priced from $10-15 and dinner from $15-30. Full bar available, with a excellent wine list. Reservations are recommended.