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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kailua Kona, HI

Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
1942 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 29 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!
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Additional information

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Ratigan

What 1,942 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    American

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • 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 a stunning oceanfront dining experience with "amazing views" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "delicious food," including standout dishes like macadamia-crusted fish and poke stack. The "friendly staff" and "fantastic atmosphere" enhance the experience, making it a "favorite" spot for locals and visitors alike.

1,942 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time visiting Kona and the first restaurant we went to. It ended up our last one before we left because of the location, sunset and definitely the food. Can’t wait until next year!!

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  2. Pamela

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food Great service Outstanding location to watch the beautiful sunset

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nice place to have a good meal with friends. The restaurant is right on the ocean’s shore front. There was 6 in our group. We all had either the pork tacos or fish and chips. They all were excellent!!! I would recommend Papa Kona if you want a nice relaxing place to have a meal with an accentual view.

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  4. Karen

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The papaya boat was delicious and just the right amount of food. Service was excellent and our waitress, Jackie, was so kind not to bother us even though we were there for three hours catching up on each other's lives. We were right by the ocean and the ocean was a little loud but a wonderful sound.

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  5. MicheleM

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch. Eggs Benedict were great both ham and pork. My fav was the grilled chicken sandwich. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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  6. Olivia

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestly, the food was fine, nothing special. The drinks were overpriced for what they are. The best part was the ocean view hands down. The noise level was loud, there were a lot of children there which is fine but certainly elevated the noise level. The part that was quite frustrating was the server. He was abrasive, no character, and kind of rude. I don’t know anyone who has ever WATCHED SOMEONE PAY FOR THEIR BILL, but he certainly did and that was NOT NICE. It felt weird. It kind of left my group with a bad taste in our mouths and definitely didn’t feel like we got what we paid for. By the way, we paid quite a lot…

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  7. Pearl

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The location is prime, staff is friendly, though the food was overcooked, all fish and chicken dishes were dry and a bit over cooked.

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  8. Frank

    VIP

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great server named Chelsea. The fire shrimp appetizer was the best of the food. Entrees were just o.k. We had drinks at the bar prior to dinner and had some great Mai Tai’s during happy hour. Best deal on the island at $5 each.

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  9. MayaU

    Portland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabe was a great server, we ordered something we ended up not liking and was very kind about replacing it with no problems. This is our 3rd time here, first time was amazing, second fell really flat, and this time made a great comeback! The food is slightly over priced compared to other fine dining in the area, but its oceanside location and amazing view make up for the cost difference.

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  10. Hal

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four items were exceptional -Avocado Fries, Kaulua Pork Sandwich, Guava Cheesecake and Bread Pudding! Fish and chips were dry and ocercooked.

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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 1942 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar

75-5770 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

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Additional information

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Ratigan
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