Best places: Bars and Pubs in Kailua-Kona, United States

👍👍 This tour is absolutely perfect. And, if you’re fortunate enough to get Kurt as your tour guide, you could not be in better hands. His knowledge is amazing. He was so accommodating, informative, fun, and funny. He definitely “made” the tour. I mean, how does this guy know all this stuff!?!? We sa...

Seafood joint by the beach for take-out poke & other local specialties & salads.

Unfussy counter-serve eatery featuring a menu of burgers, sandwiches & Hawaiian plate lunches.

Laid-back open-air operation serving plant-based burritos, pizzas, burgers & salads, plus smoothies.

👍👍 May 2023: Stopped by for a few salads and a flight of 🍻. Salads were tasty. I had the falafel 🧆 salad and I thought the balance of ingredients was perfect. I'm a big fan of hazy IPAs. There weren't any hazy IPA choices so I tried the pale ale, the hazy session IPA, the milkshake IPA and the A'A...

Microbrewery with informal tours, pizza, live music on Sundays & a lanai with a corrugated tin roof.

Offbeat, neighborhood nook preparing hearty portions of locally sourced Hawaiian & Filipino staples.

Colorful, casual eatery is a bustling local go-to for seafood specials, pupu platters & wine.

Roomy, unassuming restaurant serving Hawaiian staples including loco moco, saimin & Kalua pork.

Unpretentious bar & grill serving American seafood, Hawaiian specialties & tropical cocktails.

Casual spot offering made-to-order grass-fed beef burgers, fresh-cut fries, beer & tea.

Laid-back waterfront hangout with a casual Hawaiian menu, cocktails & views of the bay & pier.

👍👍 Lunch here was absolutely delicious! It’s a really nice local hidden gem. Their smoked meat (pork) was the star of the show, but the fried rice was amazing too. Service is also exceptional—the lady at the front was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Please give this place a shot if you’re in the are...

Poke bowls & other Hawaiian favorites served in a spacious, laid-back setting with a full bar.

Local landmark Huggo's outdoor lounge serves island bites & cocktails right on the water.

Part coffeehouse & bakery featuring Kona coffee, part American bistro serving locally sourced meals.

Scenic, waterfront fixture providing seafood, steaks & pasta, plus tiki drinks & live entertainment.

Open-air, tiki-style bar at Royal Kona Resort with a pub menu, frozen drinks & an oceanfront patio.

Warm beachfront establishment offering contemporary Hawaiian fusion fare, cocktails & brunch.

Steak, seafood & cocktails served in a laid-back restaurant with big windows overlooking the bay.