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Prime Rib - Honu's on the Beach Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, HI

Honu's on the Beach Restaurant

3.8
3.8
529 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Three hours of complimentary validated self-parking!

For a premier dining experience in the seaside village of Kailua-Kona, visit Honu’s on the Beach. Honu's on the Beach offers a delicious Hawaiian-style daily buffet breakfast and Kona's famous (and only) Sunday brunch - offering all you can eat sweet snow crab, eggs benedict, etc. Don't miss the make-your-own bloody Mary bar or the bottomless mimosas! Enjoy dining on the spacious lanai with amazing views of historic village of Kailua-Kona. Choose from a tasty a la carte menu or indulge in the breakfast buffet, featuring made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, pancakes, breakfast meats, and much more.

Saturday night features the popular Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet including all you can eat snow crab, poke, seafood delicacies, and of course, gorgeous prime rib. The full bar offers craft cocktails using private label rum.

Honu's also offers a private dining room for parties and celebrations for up to 80 of your friends and family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Breakfast, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Prime Rib Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 331-6365 ext. 6019
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Quanan
  • Private party facilities
    Private Airconditioned Dinning Room for up 75 persons. Large picture windows with stunning views of Kailua-Kona, Hualalai, Kamakahonu Bay & Beach, Ahuena Heiau, and Kona Coastline.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (808) 329-2911 ext. 6956
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Cross street
    Complimentary 3/Hour Validated Self-Parking in Hotel Parking off Alii Drive
  • Parking details
    3 Hour complimentary self parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 529 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Honu's on the Beach Restaurant offers a dining experience complemented by "great food and awesome staff." While some guests found the buffet selection limited, others appreciated the variety and quality of dishes like "clam chowder" and "crab legs." The "live music" adds a delightful touch, making it a "great experience all around."

529 Reviews
  1. jim

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The descriptions were not accurate. Food was good not great. Service was equal.

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  2. Allene

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Website posts Friday n Saturday seafood buffet so booked for four thinking valentines dinner would be buffet. It was a special set menu for dinner. Food was good n menu was good selection for main dish. Because it was busy, server brought main dish while we were still eating salad so they set main dishes aside in the back. Got dinner but everything was cold. Did not ask to be changed because we would have had to wait longer for them to fe-order. Manager was nice enough to give us a discount for excellent but cold food

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    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful experience and our waitress Annie made it great Valentine's dinner also for our 40th Anniversary. I wanted a romantic setting and a tasty dinner, and we were quite pleased!

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  4. Kevin

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    special Valentines dinner so soup salad was the same for everyone, choice between three entrées. All were served not hot, but warm. Sort of a mass serving instead of individually prepared. May have been sitting under a warmer for a while. No choice on how the prime rib was served- it came out medium so slightly overcooked. Could not choose a table other than one they sat us at which was in the bright sun even though many empty tables at the time of our reservation. Felt like a rush service instead of relaxed atmosphere. Usually like after dinner coffee but wait staff didn’t bother to ethos everything was.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All you can eat yummy top quality prime ribs and snow crabs. What’s not to like! Also they had sashimi, poke, baked fish and shrimp tempura for entrees. All very good. Service was excellent too. I love the ice cream bar for dessert. If you like more variety, this may not be for you. Their selection is limited but all very excellent food that were provided. Definitely worth it.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the all-you-can-eat prime ribs, snow crabs, sashimi, poke, and other delicious offerings. It’s great to know that the food quality, as well as the ice cream bar, hit the mark for you! We also appreciate your kind words about our service—our team works hard to ensure guests have a memorable dining experience. We understand that variety is important to some, and we’re glad that you found our selection to be top-notch. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful meal!

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  6. martha

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Have eaten at Honu's several times, The Sunday brunch was good but there was alot of food missing in which they use to have. I was alittle disappointant
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded on February 3, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the Sunday brunch overall, but I’m truly sorry to hear that some of the food items you were expecting were missing. We strive to maintain consistency, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Your feedback is valuable, and I will make sure it’s shared with our team to ensure we can improve and offer a better experience next time. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Amy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was horrible. The quality, taste and presentation was not up to standard for a name such as King Kamehameha. Pricing was outrageous for a below par buffet with no senior discount.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded on February 3, 2025
    I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with the food. We take great pride in offering high-quality meals, and I sincerely apologize that the food did not meet your expectations. Your feedback about the quality, taste, and pricing will be shared with our culinary team for review and improvement. Additionally, we will look into the concerns about the senior discount. We truly appreciate your input, and I hope we can provide you with a better experience next time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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  8. David

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went got Sunday brunch. The service was good. The brunch selection was limited. We went for the crab legs and we were disappointed - I’ve never had snow crab jerky until this visit here; they were extremely dry and overcooked.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded on January 15, 2025
    Aloha David, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciated the service during your Sunday brunch visit, but we sincerely regret that the brunch selection and the quality of the crab legs did not meet your expectations. We take great pride in our offerings, and it’s disappointing to learn that the crab legs were not up to our usual standards. Your description of them being dry and overcooked is concerning, and we’ll be addressing this with our team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a much better experience in the future. Mahalo!

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  9. Candy

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and awesome staff!! We had a nice family dinner!! Thanks
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded on January 15, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and had a great family dinner with us. Our team takes pride in making every visit special, and your feedback means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon!

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  10. Brian

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Basically the breakfast buffet with the addition of prime rib, crab legs, tuna and a couple of other things. The quality was very good but I found the selection rather limited. Price wise on the expensive side.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded on January 15, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the quality of the items on our buffet, especially the prime rib, crab legs, and tuna. However, we understand your comments about the selection and pricing and appreciate your perspective. Your feedback is valuable as we continually strive to offer a dining experience that balances quality, variety, and value. We hope to welcome you back in the future and provide an even better experience.

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FAQs

Honu's on the Beach Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 331-6365 ext. 6019.

Honu's on the Beach Restaurant is rated 3.8 stars by 529 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 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Honu's on the Beach Restaurant

75-5660 Palani road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Complimentary 3/Hour Validated Self-Parking in Hotel Parking off Alii Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Prime Rib Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Breakfast, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    3 Hour complimentary self parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Quanan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 331-6365 ext. 6019
  • Private party facilities
    Private Airconditioned Dinning Room for up 75 persons. Large picture windows with stunning views of Kailua-Kona, Hualalai, Kamakahonu Bay & Beach, Ahuena Heiau, and Kona Coastline.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (808) 329-2911 ext. 6956
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