Absolutely loved my experience Aloha Vibes. The view of the ocean is so peaceful, so you expect them not to try, right? Not this place. Probably the best fish sandwich of my life and the poke was perfect. The waitress was true to the name of the place and had kind Aloha vibes. If you are lucky enough to get there for the entertainment you are in for a treat. Truly one of the best spots we visited on the island so far. Lots of true Aloha here, Aloha vibes throughout this small restaurant. Hope you get to visit. Soo cool. read more

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Had to wait nearly half an hour due to a staff meeting, which, sadly, cut deep into happy hour. We were seated just in time to place our first order and score a discount on pupus. Be sure to request inside seating if you prefer not to be too toasty on the patio at sunset. However, the view is stunning! Props for stocking Lanikai's shave ice seltzer (although it's not part of the happy hour offerings). It's so delicious! Food is always plated beautifully, from the dynamite fries (which lived up to their name although they're not spicy) to the kalua pork plate. The lilikoi bbq sauce did not taste like lilikoi, but the wings were crisp and not greasy. We did take out for entrees - they didn't have potato salad (on a Friday night?! ) and I was promised some cucumber salad instead but didn't get it. A mixed experience. read more

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Our last night in Kona and we wanted to catch the sunset however we didn't make any reservations. Located on Alii drive we made it right on time for seating because they got busy and only took reservations after we got seared. They have a small bar area, outdoor ocean sunset seating and indoor. We had a party of 3 and sat indoor, the workers were super friendly and working hard. My mom got a ginger lemon tea, we got the kimchi sampler, vegetable chuka soba, and my dad wanted the papaya salad but they were out so he just got a side of grilled shrimp and white rice. Service was quick, there are TVs inside, great Hawaiian music and nice vibes. Would recommend making a reservation if you can. Nice spot to chill and enjoy the sunset by the ocean. read more

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Stopped by for a bite to eat before heading to the airport. The lunch menu had lots or things we wanted to try. We sat on the lanai and the view was perfect. It really does live up to its name. Bottom line. You can't go wrong. Great food. Great view/location. Great service. We loved this place. read more

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Food was dry and looked as if it was frozen. Premium location meets subpar food and drink. Drinks were overly sweet and couldn't even finish them. read more

I ordered a quick snack to go and it was SO DELICIOUS. Definitely recommend getting food here. Not to mention the view is beautiful. read more

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First off, our server was amazing! She was so sweet, very attentive! We agreed she delivered elite service. I'm so sorry I don't know her name, but I know she created the Mother's Day cocktail!! The view is amazing. This restaurant is not pretentious at all, which is crazy since it provides spectacular outdoor seating. We were supposed to be there for sunset but had to change our plans so we were there too early for sunset. But I guarantee that's a killer view. Our drinks were great! My friend ordered the old fashioned special and he loved it. I got the special mule and that was refreshing. The food: the kalua pork plate needed more flavor. It wasn't as juicy and flavorful as I'm used to for kalua pork. We put some of the sauce from the dynamite fries on there and that was great! But still not the kalua pork plate we were looking for. The ahi tuna was a very solid dish. The ahi was very thin, I've never had it that thin, so it was a little uneven on the cook, some parts were a little too cooked, but it had great flavor! My friend had never fried ahi before and loved it. The dynamite fries with kalua pork was a home run! Wow! Those fries were DELECTABLE! I would come back just for the fries! They really really made something incredible with those. We ended up throwing our leftover kalua pork into the fries and couldn't be happier with had decision. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The views are great, the food is yummy, and the service is top notch!! read more

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Happy hour for the Win! Dynamite fries and the edamame were Ewwwwwuge portions! Then rocked out some Poke Bowls as the main event! The sides were the baby bok choy and the shoyu garlic. All food came out hot n ready Little skeezers like...Lilikoi cider to wet the whistle. But for real the Dynamite fries are worth the squirt! Get you some local aloha. read more

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The food and the view were exceptional. I had a Kahlúa pork sandwich with the Dyno fries, and they were amazing. Pork was juicy, and tender. Fries were crunchy and delicious.. I would highly recommend.. read more

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I was really looking forward to enjoying a relaxing dinner and the beautiful Kona night, but my experience at Aloha Vibes was disappointing from the moment we arrived. The hostess clearly saw us standing there, yet chose not to acknowledge us at all. We waited awkwardly at the front, unsure if we should keep standing or leave, as she made no effort to greet or seat us. It felt like we were being deliberately ignored. After an uncomfortably long wait, she never returned, and another staff member eventually stepped in to seat us. By that point, the tone for the entire evening had already been set. As a first-time visitor to Kona, this was a terrible first impression. Hospitality is the bare minimum expectation, and being treated as if we were invisible was both frustrating and disrespectful. While the food was just okay, the service completely overshadowed it. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling unwelcome and unlikely to return. Staff at the front should be properly trained to acknowledge and seat guests. This isn't optional, it's basic service. read more

Desert happy hour from 3-5pm. Mac Nut Old Fashion is amazing. Slightly sweet but I love it!!!! Lilikoi Mule is on the happy hour menu along with beers and wines. About 4-5 snacks on the happy hour menu. Nice little covered patio open to air with a view of the ocean. Great place for sunset. Service is decent. Some days are hit or miss. read more

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Poke was Pretty basic. Not enough value. But great decor and vibes. Vibes Mai Tai pretty good too. Still not enough value for me though. Happy hour only has 4 items. read more

Service was superb. View was amazing. The talent singing kept telling the servers what to do and even sat a party at a table. Our table and the one next to ours thought that was strange. The edamame was outstanding. The wings could have been crispier. My friend had some dish with vegetables and tofu. She said was good. The regular fries were good. The table next to us ordered the Dynamite fries and said there was too much stuff on top of the fries and they didn't eat much so glad we got the plain fries. The place was nice but next time probably just drinks and enjoy the music and view. read more

Went for happy hour - really nice sea side location with a nice postcard-Esque ocean view. The happy hour was a bit pricier than we expected with modest portions and they were out of a number of items my husband wanted. The vegan poke was worth trying once- Japanese ham and golden beets- and the half salad was very small. Kids enjoyed the all day keiki menu options, particularly the fries and mini quesadilla (the veggie sticks were carrot, broccoli and cucumber sticks- not great and would pass). read more

Wonderful views of the sunset from the deck! There's a big bar and many small sit down tables to enjoy your food. The noise level depends on the patrons - we had a few loud ones, but it was fine. The service was friendly and engaging. We had the macadamia nut chicken which was excellent. The shrimp was really tasty, too. Items are served family style or individual style as a plate. I didn't know they charged $8 to make it a plate. That means you get two scoops of rice and a scoop of potato salad. It seems like a very high surcharge. Suddenly your $26 item is now $34. I was disappointed in spending $16 on rice and potato salad. I didn't see that charge on the menu - just the bill. Otherwise the food was good, you can't beat the view and the drinks were awesome! read more

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Dinner and a view! The food was good - if you're looking for seafood in Kona there's no shortage of spots - but what makes this place special is the location! We had a relaxing dinner here, sat on the patio and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. There's a clear view of the water and a nice park with palm trees, aloha vibes for sure! read more

Came in on a Monday afternoon and sat on the patio. The views are stunning. The staff was great. We ordered the sashimi trio, dyno fries and coconut shrimp. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a lunch spot with great views. read more

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This place was interesting .It was overpriced and the quality was ok. The picture speaks for me, im still looking for the beef. I have to say thought, the view was very pretty and I did order the child's burger, and it did not taste horrible. I just wish they would have had a smaller bun. read more

Shrimp cocktail is highly unrecommended It was bad totally not worth it Also, there were a lot of beer that weren't available read more

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Aloha Vibes indeed! We stayed down the road and happened across Aloha Vibes within this local mall along the sea. We stopped in for some small bites after a hike and this was the perfect place. The place was spot clean and looked great with an amazing view! The music was in tune with the atmosphere and the service was friendly and helpful. Now to the food... dynamic fries were excellent, great crunch and just the right amount of sauce to remain well balanced. Kalua pork spring rolls, these were okay, a bit soggy with all the cabbage and in the piece I had I didn't taste any pork. Spicy Korean style wings were excellent. Don't let the spicy part scare you, I didn't taste much spice but the flavor and crunch of the wings was perfect. read more

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Cute little restaurant on Ali'i Drive. The place is pretty upbeat and they had a killer music play list. Service was excellent - our server was friendly and attentive. The food was OK: Poke Tacos- did not touch, was not appetizing Kalua Pork Spring Rolls- 5/10 Chicken Wings- 7/10 Dyno Fries- 7/10 If I visit Kona again, I would probably not return. read more

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The high ratings, seafood focus, and ocean views convinced me to give Aloha Vibes a shot. We were introducing another couple to Kailua for their first visit, so a Mai Tai on the beach was imperative. The food was quite tasty and the portions were generous: The Ahi Katsu Sandwich featured a slab of fish that hung well out over the toasted brioche bun. The Fish and Chips presented 3 huge chunks of Mahi Mahi, about the size of a tooth paste box, in a light breadcrumb crust. They sat atop a mound of fresh and crisp shoestring fries. But...the tartar sauce was milky, and only filled the tiny ramekin halfway. And get this: they wanted $3 for additional sauce. $20 for the amount of fish and chips served is not too bad. Most lunch items were $20-28 which is a lot for lunch. The Mai Tais were $18...so one and done there. Great view, good food, friendly server, but not a great value. read more

There was a private event going on so we could not order food right away but were able to order drinks and sit. Cute spot, great view. Not in a hurry so didn't care about the wait. Bartender asked us to come to the bar to order drinks as we weren't ready straight away. We did that. Mocktail drinks were okay. When we were able to order we ordered two fish plates. The Ono fish and chips and Ahi Katsu. Fish is cooked very nicely, but the rest on both plates were lacking. Fries and fried Ono and ahi on shredded cabbage. The vegetable ribbons weren't on the ahi plate and when asked about them were told it's just decorative. For the price, if you won't miss the view I would head to Umekes for fish. For what it's worth, I had a bite of a friends steak and it was excellent but again, nothing much else on the plate. For price I expected a better balanced plate. read more

It was pretty late for the night we found this quiet place to fit something to eat. Unexpected delicious since it's a bar locate at the Kona Inn plaza. Food is even better taste than Kona Inn Diner. Bar tender served us nicely and with care. We will definitely be back read more

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Had a wonderful lunch here. Food was excellent. 2 people had the smash burger & loved it. Best French fries have had in a while. Korean chicken sandwich very good but a bit messy. Enjoyed being outside with the view of the ocean. Waitress was very good. read more

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The wait staff was cursing and being rude to people in line simply trying to read the menu before the store even opened. To the waitress who hates cruise ships, maybe she should find a different line of work given this location in on the bay. read more

Location View of the ocean Kind servers Live music around sunset great all over place! we got the poke sampler, edamame, and spring rolls. Food was okay to me, overall great experience here! read more

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My family missed our flight back home to Oahu, so with no other choice we had to stay another night in Kona. It was already late, and after struggling to find a hotel to fit our family of eight, we needed somewhere to eat. By then, it was only about 30 minutes until closing, and with a big party, I knew it wouldn't be easy. As a service worker myself, I understand how stressful it is to serve a large group at the end of the night but this was the only restaurant open besides fast food. When we walked in, the waitress was extremely understanding and seated us right away. She kindly let us know the kitchen would be closing in about 10 minutes but still took all of our orders without hesitation. She was super friendly and welcoming. After such a stressful trip, especially with the tsunami warning, this dinner meant so much to my family. I truly appreciate all of the employees who made it possible for us. Everyone was generous and kind, which made the whole experience feel amazing. The food itself was delicious we ordered a lot, and every single dish was enjoyed. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Overall, the staff went above and beyond, showing us kindness when we needed it most, and it made the experience truly worthwhile. read more

I don't know if they were having an off day, but the food was not as good as the reviews say they are server was terrible food took forever like I said they might've had an off day, but I don't recommend it read more

Excellent view, excellent food, and excellent service. We were looking for somewhere with a view and could not be happier. It was simply breathtaking watching the sunset on this side of the big island. The cocktails were really unique and very good. They had a homemade macadamia nut bourbon that was great- I had a few more than I'd like to admit here. The sashimi trio and the hamachi were so fresh and delicious. The highlight of the meal had to be the wasabi garlic shrimp; caught fresh that morning by the owner. read more

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Fantastic views especially during sunset. Customer service from the entire staff was smooth and friendly especially since we had a bigger party. Bathrooms are outside and shared with the complex so there's none within the restaurant Food was awesome, I had the smash burger which was delish and their dynamite fries are amazing especially not being over drenched Fantastic experience and definitely coming back again. read more

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Service was just above the bare minimum. Food was fine but not exceptional. Great location to look on the beach for the sunset views.

I really wanted to like this place and I did like it. But, the drinks that were made by the GM were SO much better than those made by the Indian bartender. The service seemed inconsistent, people came in and disappeared. The GM's name is "G" and she is great! She took really good care of us after the day bartender got off at 4pm. We kind of waited to order our food until the day bartender was gone. She was so excited about getting off work and didn't care if we knew it. The GM said that the other bartender was skimping on the drinks because of Happy Hour. (That doesn't make it very happy, does it?) We got the sashimi trio for $40 and we got it without the seared ahi. I would have preferred half hamachi and half ahi, but we got 2/3 ahi and 1/3 hamachi and it was still very good. My friend had recommended th fries, so we got those next. The fries were perfectly cooked and plentiful, with a Japanese BBQ sauce on top. The bar faces the side of the place, so you have to twist in your seat to see the ocean. Nobody else was really in there but they were expecting a part of 12 at 5:45pm. If we are downtown again at HH time, we might stop in, but we won't make a special trip again. read more

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The view from the Lanai was beautiful but equally amazing was the food and our sever, Jillyne! I highly recommend the BBQ Kalua pulled pork sandwich and the dynamite fries were the best. I seriously would go just for the dynamite fries! They also have mocktails if you're looking for something refreshing! Our server, Jillyne checked in and made great recommendations! Best food on the island that we got to experience during our recent visit. read more

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Service was fabulous/fast and the food was delicious! Had the macadamia shrimp--perfect combo of sweet and crunchy! Two hibiscus lemon-drops were the perfect accompaniments. read more

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Absolutely my favorite food on Big Island! Went back twice in our one-week trip because I had to have more of the kahlua pork, which was delicious. My boyfriend was obsessed with the dyno fries, and the mango tea alcoholic beverage (? Sorry, I don't drink so I'm awful at the names lol) was so good that even I, a non drinker and a wuss, took a sip and found it delicious. Our server was so friendly and sweet, and remembered us when we returned. The ambience is absolutely A+, we had a corner seat the first time right by the railing and were able to watch the sunset over the ocean. 100% recommend, favorite spot in Kailua-Kona!! read more

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Lovely dinner in a gorgeous setting! The restaurant is savvy about Celiac, cross-contamination and other gluten free issues. Nice staff and a view that is simply wow! My only feedback would be to increase the serving size of the Poke. For nearly $30, the protein was not sufficient for an entree. But it was delicious! read more

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Really cute spot overlooking the ocean- great spot to watch the sunset! It is small and they accept reservations. If you don't have one, they ask you to sit at the bar. They have some live music around sunset which is much more pleasant to listen to than what they play over the speakers. We tried the pork rolls- which were delicious. Drinks were a little disappointing. The Old Fashioned was made with small ice instead of blocks of ice (which they did have) and it was watered down. And they service the manhattan with large ice instead of up. The flavor of the manhattan was odd. Not just because of the rum. read more

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Cute, and comfortable inside. Has everything you would expect in a little café type shop such as this. There are tables outside in front of the café and we sat there because it was a perfect breeze and delightful. read more

Megan was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Her recommendations were spot on--the hamachi carpaccio and kalua pork Dyno fries were delicious and all the drinks she made were perfect. Great vibe all around! read more

Aloha Vibes - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii