Located in the middle of Downtown Kona, top floor of the Coconut Grove. Service was a bit slow, got the Steakhouse burger with Cajun fries which was average. Ambiance is nice overlooking the ocean but that's about it. Attached parking lot is available. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Steakhouse burger with Cajun fries - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

We searched high and low for some actual, local Hawaii beef... and finally found it here. But first a word from our sponsors... The service and view here were very nice. We came right at sunset, with the great orb of fire in the sky diving rapidly into the ocean. Magical... it really was. And we got to see the "green flash" and everything (look it up). But I digress... Foodwise, yeah the beef was not the best. And out spear fish was a bit overcooked... But the view- that's why we still loved our evening. You probably will too... read more

It's been four months since I returned from Kona and I still think fondly of the dinner I had at Foster's on my first night at Kona. Foster's is located on Ali'i drive in an extremely touristy part of downtown Kona and parking can be very tricky, so try to not bring your car here if possible. We got lucky and didn't have to wait too long for a table for two to open up on the second floor deck facing the ocean and a gorgeous pink post-sunset sky. Both our dishes - the shrimp and grits, and the fish and chips, hit the spot for us. We were too stuffed to try any of the desserts but I'll admit that they were pretty droolworthy. While Foster's isn't exactly cheap, I later realized it's better value for money compared to many of the other Downtown Kona establishments. If I go back to Kona, I'll definitely be back here. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Located on 2nd floor in the shopping area. Parking lot is close and parking available with dining at this restaurant. Staff friendly and welcoming. Large outdoor seating with many open tables. Nice view of ocean. Ordered a few dishes: -cheese burger with truffle garlic fries $21 +$3: ok but burger way more well then requested, little dry and fries weren't that truffle tasting. -fish and chips, but with fried fish $24: came with 3 hearty tacos with generous portion of fish ( I think ono?!) but not sure cause I'm not the best with fish types. Fish cooked well and not over fried, batter was crunch with cornmeal. They also provided local hot sauces to try as well. Convenient place for lunch or dinner if you are in the area and good for bigger parties. read more

Foster's Kitchen - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Great place for a nice dinner in Kailua-Kona. It's seaside so you get some great views and the ocean breeze is amazing as well. The food is spectacular, we specifically had the Rib Eye and Pasta Primavera along with the no-bake lilikoi cheesecake and loved it. The service is quick and the staff are friendly and professional. Overall a great ambiance. I do recommend making a reservation ahead of time in order to guarantee a table or to have a short wait when you arrive. It's also very close to bars and shops so it makes it a great place to have lunch or dinner and follow it with additional drinks or shopping. Will definitely return during my next trip to the Big Island! read more

Foster's I would say is very middle of the road. The cuisine ideas are a little bland but done well. We had a chicken pasta with macadamia nut pesto and while the sauce was really great, the chicken was bleh. Service was fine and quick and the ambiance is nice, you can see the ocean depending on where you are. I would come here again, but would just stick to the simpler teams. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Chicken pesto pasta - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

My husband and I dined in for dinner. I ordered the tomato bisque with the "gourmet" grilled cheese. The food was not very good. The "gourmet" grilled cheese was definitely not my definition of gourmet. As you can see, it was barely there cheese and a couple onions. I'm not trying to be mean or gross but do you know the taste of vomit and how your throat feels after you get sick? This is what the tomato bisque tasted like and left a gritty texture down my throat. It was not good at all and it did not taste house made. I was super disappointed. I would not go back. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Gourmet grilled cheese - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Food was good. View was great! Not sure there was alcohol in the grown-up drink that I ordered. I felt nothing, no buzz at all, no warming feeling. Just watered down juice. My pasta dish was bland. Everything on the menu either had seafood or tomatoes which I couldn't eat, so I was limited on choices. The view makes this place. It's a nice place to sit and watch visitors walking by or just watch the ocean crash on the rocks, maybe have an overpriced beverage. The service was unremarkable. read more

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We have been coming here for years and have always loved it. But I feel like it has been slowly declining. And this last time was the worst. The food just wasn't any good. The crab cakes were so heavily salted, I couldn't eat them. The tomato bisque was so over-seasoned, it tasted like a bowl of cumin soup. Which was odd to have in tomato soup anyway. Service is still friendly and the location overlooking the water is always so beautiful. But I don't think we will be back. The food wasn't edible. read more

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View and ambiance nice... right in the center to Kona town so lots of action and lots to look at. Server was nice and attentive. Food was not great- ribs were a little tough and chicken was dry. My hubby took a few bites and had a hard time cutting with steak knife. Shrimp and grits were just okay- 6-7 shrimp. Wouldn't come back for the chicken/ribs, but will try it again as we love the vibe of the restaurant and it's a cool place to people watch. read more

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Enjoyed drinks and appetizers while watching the views of the ocean and Alii drive. The candied bacon chicken sandwich was delicious ($24). The drinks MaiTai and Margarita were nice. The calamari appetizer was interesting ($16). Sliced calamari steak grilled was beautifully presented. Friends of ours rave about it. We liked it okay, not as tender as we wished it could be. The staff were friendly and attentive. ***TIPS on the Parking fees! Don't pay upfront. First go to the restaurant to get validated and activate your 90 minutes free parking (you have a 15 minute grace period after parking to start your time. You also get another 15 minute grace period at end, and you can either add time at a reduced fee or go visit another restaurant to activate another 90 minute free session). read more

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I had dinner at the bar by myself, sad I know, but sometimes you just have to fly solo. The location is great, in the middle of Ali'i drive, right on the water and if you get a table it'll have a great view of the coast. The service was pretty good at the bar, the bartender was friendly and mostly quick with getting me anything I asked for. For dinner I had the pork chops. They were so very tasty; battered, fried and served with a very flavorful brown gravy. As there were two pork chops, it was a good amount of food, probably too much. The mashed potatoes that accompanied the pork chops were good, but if I ate them again, I'd demand that gravy is sloshed on them. The veggies that completed the dish were ok, but not really great. They looked promising but definitely could've been cooked better. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Pork chop - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Great happy hour 3-5 .nice open air seaside 2nd floor restaurant and bar. Great service and food . Validated parking in back.. tried wings and fish tacos .both good! Chocolate tort for dessert was good too. read more

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I ordered the stuffed chicken since it's one of their popular dishes, and it truly lived up to the hype--it was delicious! However, the service left much to be desired. Our server appeared to be under the influence and was inattentive; we had to follow up several times just for food and basic drinks. It did leave us wondering if the lack of attention was racially motivated, which was disappointing. On a brighter note, the ambiance was vibrant and lively. We came for dinner, so we couldn't fully enjoy the ocean views, but I imagine the setting during the day would be absolutely stunning. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Stuffed Chicken and Veg grilled sandwich - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Absolutely delicious! I got a mocktail and my boyfriend tried the Mai Tais. The service was good. The food was fresh and I ate the steak and shrimp and my boyfriend at the ahi. We watched a lovely final sunset on our last night on the island. 100% will be back. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Shirley Temple - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Over the years, Foster's kitchen used to be one of my favorite celebratory type of restaurant whenever we would find ourselves in Kona. I would put it high on my recommendation list whenever friends told me they were visiting the islands as well. Recently visited again, and although the quality and taste was still there, the portion size got astonishingly small. The seafood puff pastry was really good; bits of seafood mixed with pesto in delicate pastry wrapping. We actually enjoyed these more than our actual entrees. I didn't take a picture of my friends' food but they both ordered the grilled fish. Although they agreed it was prepared well, the size as smaller than a fist. I got the stuffed chicken and was also surprised that it was smaller than my fist too. The side of veggies was bigger. I used to rave about the garlic mashed potatoes but it wasn't up to par either. Maybe we visited on an off day? But hopefully they're back to being the same Foster's Kitchen I'm familiar with on my next visit. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Seafood puff pastry - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Ambiance is nice. New stairs going to the upstairs are a welcome improvement. FK is Open to ocean views and nice weather, overlooking Ali'i drive. We ordered fish sandwich, shrimp and grits and a hamburger. Portions were on the smaller side. Everything tasted good. Mai tai was fruity and pretty in a pineapple shaped glass. The service was painful. We were ostracized for asking to move our seat. I won't vent on Yelp but it ruined an otherwise beautiful special night. read more

Pretty tasty! I took my mom here for a late lunch. It's located on the 2nd floor, and the signage reads FK, so it took a minute to find. I'm not sure if there's an elevator, so I'd call ahead if someone in your party needs one. The whole restaurant is open and airy, and had a calming beach vibe. The menu is decent, without an overwhelming amount of options. There's several GF options, including fish and chips! I haven't had that dish in years. Happy Hour is $2 off all alcoholic drinks and apps. We tried the Stuffed Mushrooms. The marinara sauce was pretty tasty, and I ate every last drop of that. Overall, we had a good time. The prices are pretty on point with what you'd expect to pay in a Hawaiian tourist spot. read more

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Didn't have to wait for a table around 7pm. Very nice views. Food was my favorite in Kona. I got the ahi tuna stir fry. I loved the whole entree with the veggies, rice, and sauce. My mom got the fish and chips and the fish tasted like it was more breaded than fried. My brother got the pasta and asked for the veggies on the side. He said it was good. We got the garlic truffle fries to share and it was delicious. Big portions of food. Great service. read more

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We spent 10 days on the Big Island and only ate at 2 restaurants more than once and this is one of them. First it is oceanfront dining and the views are nice. The staff are all friendly and the service was great, everyone on the team did a very good job. The food was amazing, on the first day we had the Stuffed Chicken and Fish and Chips (Marlin) and a cup of the Gumbo. The second visit we had Country Fried Chicken, special of the day, Ono and mixed veggies with a Mango salsa. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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My husband's step father has raved about Foster's Kitchen on how great the hamburgers are, so we dined here on our last night in Kona. Ambiance: it's almost an open air restaurant. We got sat on their deck which was perfect to watch a Kona sunset. If you weren't lucky to get one of these tables inside the restaurant had a nice feel to it. Service: we sat at the table for about 5 plus minutes with no one waiting on us. We didn't really care since we were trying to decide on what we wanted to eat. When our waitress did show up she apologized for the length it took her to greet us. Beside this minor issue on service she was really good. I started out with a small Cesar salad (no photo) and my husband got the stuffed mushrooms. I wish I liked mushrooms because it smelled really good. For dinner I had a half order of ribs and my husband country fried chicken and said it was really good, but could have used more sauce. I had a half order of ribs. Have a bite of one rib my food was cold. I hate sending things back but this wasn't edible. We flagged out waitress down and told her. She apologized ran to the kitchen and got me a new order of ribs. This time they came out hot and we're very very good with very little fat on them. For dessert we got the banana pudding and chocolate chip cookies and ice cream. The banana pudding was in a puff pastry which was a nice spin to a banana pudding, but hands down the chocolate chip cookies were the star of the dessert. Would definitely recommend dining here even with returning the ribs back to the kitchen. read more

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Truffle fries are a go-to item for my wife and I. Wings are flavored well, and we've never had a bad burger either. Can get a bit noisy during happy hour and shortly after, but it's a wonderful location with staff that's pleasurable to interact with. My only gripe, and it's no fault of the business, is the predatory parking situation. Kamaaina - DONT PAY WHEN YOU PARK. Your parking will be validated with your meal. Malahini - sorry, you're SOL, just another cost of your expensive Hawaii vacation. Again, not the fault of the establishment. read more

Found this amazing restaurant on Find Me Gluten Free and it was everything I had hoped for. Fish 'n Chips are naturally gluten free and with the Truffle Fries probably the best meal I've had on the island so far. I had this with a Hibiscus Heat, which was not spicy but ultimately refreshing especially enjoyed I. The breezy dining room in the second floor, overlooking the ocean. Other party members enjoyed the Shrimp Cobb Salad, Sichuan Ahi salad, BBQ Chicken Sandwich, and Goat Cheese Bruschetta. Everyone was happy and raving about the food. The service was really great, our server is a member of the family and had some great recommendations. Tom's of gf options, perfect ambiance to chill in the afternoon and we will definitely be back for dinner to watch the sunset! read more

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We checked out another diners, drive-ins, and dives location on the beautiful Kona Coast! Foster's kitchen was a great place to enjoy some drinks and watch the sunset. If you ever find yourself in Kailua Kona, I highly recommend our server was so sweet and gave me plenty of time to choose from the awesome menu! We were able to get a "rail" seat so we had a front row view of the sunset. Food presentation and taste was amazing. food featured: Chardonnay garlic calamari & pasta steakhouse read more

Foster's Kitchen - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Found a staple in my food. Server was super apologetic and gave me 15% off the meal and replaced it right away. Food was good but there was that staple... read more

Foster's Kitchen - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

After a long drive to volcano and back we were looking for somewhere convenient, fast and good near our hotel. This little gem came up after a quick yelp search. Overall a very yummy and experience and it checked all of our boxes. On a Sunday night we were quickly seated. The interior is clean and cool relief from the Kona heat! Our hostess seated us quickly and our server Emily passed us our menus and took our orders because I think we looked super exhausted and hungry. Food came out quickly! Fish and chips were crispy and tasty however portion size was on the smaller size. Steak salad very delicious with a nice charred flavor to the protein..loved the bit of goat cheese and dressing was not too heavy. Tomato cup of soup had a tortilla type flavor with a strong cilantro flavor and a surprisingly good size grilled cheese sandwich. My kid really enjoyed the Mac and cheese however it probably could use a bit more salt..think it's kid bland flavor with less than Al dente noodles. Overall food was very fresh although for the prices the portions were on the smaller size. With that said we would come again if in the area. read more

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We found Fosters through Yelp while we were exploring the downtown Kona area. It is located on the second floor above a coffee shop so it can be easy to miss if you are not looking for it! The restaurant has surrounding ocean views and offers both bar seating, as well as table seating. We tried the fish and chips, Thai chicken salad, and grilled fish. Everything was fresh, the salad was decent, fries were delicious and the fish was fresh. The bartender was very friendly and offered several recommendations to us for sightseeing during our stay on the big island. I'd love to return for their daily happy hour 3:00pm-5:00pm to try some of their other dishes! read more

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This restaurant is upstairs and across the street from the ocean. Great spot for sunsets and right in the middle of everything. Listening to to the ocean while eating is priceless! We were happily greeted and seated and our server was on top of it! The food was tasty and fresh and tasted made to order for sure. We made additions and changes and they took it in stride and it went smoothly! The drinks were delicious and fun. I'd definitely go back! read more

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Do not order the fish and chips. Horrible, breaded small pieces of dry fish on some fries. That's it. Only positive thing I can say is the pasta was good and the mai tai was decent. Just stay away from the fish here. read more

I hate to say this as I've enjoyed lots and I mean LOTS of great meals , but tonight was not good and I sent my food back to be prepared w/ no red in my steak.... Well it still has red....... My wife's favorite "Smothered Chicken" was burnt.... Sarah do you think you can contact us for a refund? Thanks a lot! read more

Stopped by Foster's Kitchen for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. This place is definitely on "Hawaiian" time. I ordered the Cajun fish tacos with the fresh catch of the day. The tacos were delicious and two others at my table ordered the tacos and agreed. Definitely worth stopping in, but not if you are in a rush. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Fish Tacos - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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The wait was long and the food lacked seasoning or sauces. Fish tacos were overwhelmed by sour cream and very little spice and no sauces. Fish burger was dry and again no sauces or condiments. Waiter was great but overworked. Nice building. Location at Kings market Waicola. read more

Came here because of good reviews... Was totally disappointed. The calamari was a few measly pieces for $15? The pork chips were pretty dry The fried chicken was ok The fresh catch was ok. Twas nice of them to offer complimentary birthday cake for my nephew. Lilikoi cheesecake was great. The service was unstable. read more

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Wow this place is worth the hype for sure, it was so good! We had two appetizers and we all ordered different entrees but everything was divine! Portions were so big, I could only eat about half of it so I took the rest back to the VRBO. My daughter had a huge sandwich (see pics) and they gave her a ridiculous amount of fries! I'm not usually a huge truffle oil person but her truffle garlic fries were amazing! We had the sweetest server that checked on us not too much and not too little either, perfect balance. The restaurant had the best view too of the sunset and the ocean, if I can get my child to send the pics to me, I will post it later. read more

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Food is great. Really appreciate the great service It can get a bit noisy during the peak times but the views are great Appreciate Andreas as the best host to greet us and get us seated. His smile is contagious! read more

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Posting this for anyone out there with a kiddo who likes to see photos before they order. The kids' menu doesn't have photos on the website so I'm sharing a photo of the kids Mac and cheese. It was a sizable portion considering it is from the kids menu. Two people from our group ordered the burger and were very happy with it. Crab cakes got two thumbs up. Salads were fine but not amazing. Our waitress was great, view was amazing, ambience is on the louder side. I would go back. read more

Foster's Kitchen - Kids macaroni and cheese - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

We ate dinner here a couple nights ago. It was our last night on the Big Island and we just wanted something quick and casual. We had wings, crabcakes, a mixed salad and a burger. Overall, the food was acceptable but not great. And although they were not busy, the service was inattentive. We saw our server standing around and dancing while we just wanted to get our check and leave. I realize it's tough, but I think this place could do a little better. I don't think I would eat here again. read more

The ocean view, open-air second floor seating, and robust menu are highlights of Foster's Kitchen. There were numerous items on the menu I would have loved to order but I settled on the Garden Salad adorned with ono fish. The entree was delicious as were the accompanying macadamia nut encrusted goat cheese balls. Our waitress, Jacq M, was super friendly and effective. Highly recommend! read more

Foster's Kitchen - Large Garden Salad with Ono Fish - American Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

We stopped in for drinks and some appetizers. Sat at the bar and Kate was the mixologist. She was friendly, providing great service and conversation. Coincidentally she grew up close to where my family lives in Indiana. The drinks were expertly crafted and well balanced. We ordered the bruschetta, which consisted of crispy garlic crostini with a chèvre, cream cheese and garlic whipped spread, cherry tomatoes, caramelized Maui onion, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. What a flavor bomb!!! This was the best bruschetta I have ever eaten. So on to dessert... the banana pudding which was a buttery crispy puff pastry shell filled with house made vanilla pudding and bananas, caramelized with local dark rum. WOW!!! This was bananas foster turned on its head!!! Amazing service, & good atmosphere stop in and enjoy this eatery. Thanks Kate!!! Go Hoosiers. read more

Food was delicious, server was helpful and the view off the patio was a beautiful ocean sunset. I ordered Cajun fries and the steak salad without Gorgonzola cheese and added goat cheese and chili vinaigrette. Great gluten free option for me and I cleaned my plate! read more