We went for karaoke. Never been to "hostless" karaoke. They just leave the karafun software on and…read morepeople bar code in. All the mics had dead batteries, and the place wasn't set up when we showed up at published start time. Then the system wasn't remotely calibrated or balanced. The bartender that helped us was doing his best but some boss somehow expected this poor kid to bartend in one room and set up karaoke simeltaneously in another. I wouldn't go back especially since there are so many friendlier, nicely run karaoke places in Kona. My friend grimaced at the house wine: it's a bowling alley I laughed ...you wanted a good chardonnay?

Good ass bowling alley food! Family friendly clean…read moreenvironment. Can let the keiks go cut loose and play video games while the parents can just kick back and chill before we all grind ono food

Sophia is the best. So hospitable, funny, and generous!…read more We tried her spicy raw korean crab and 'opihi the last time we went, both of which were so finger-licking good! They make everything to order and really go above and beyond with their customer service. Extremely hardworking and pleasant people. The karaoke is fun too!

Smelled like a$$ and charged $2 for water. Bartender was mean. Hot and awkward. Seriously.read more

The owner/bartender Brian is AMAZING!!! His Mai Tai's will make you smile ear to ear!read more

Mask Bar is always our regular hangout when we come to visit the Big Island. Super laid back vibe…read moreand every time we come here we end up making new friends. Very friendly crowd. The owner Brian tends bar most nights and he always points us to where the best places are to visit on the island.

We went late at night and they were only serving dumplings. These were probably the best dumplings…read moreI've ever eaten! One order comes with 10 pieces. I would go back just for them. The service was great and it was a nice chill vibe.

Total dive Korean bar with an old school karaoke!! The ladies are friendly and the drinks are…read morereasonable! It's a good time if the you bring your fun group!

Visiting from Ca. Workers and the peope were all friendly. Had a great time. Will come again when…read moreI visit. Kona.

Right, so here's a little slice of the absurd. As a woman who walked into what I thought was a…read moresafe, welcoming LGBTQ bar, I was met with a bizarre exclusion. The servers barely acknowledged me until I realized the unspoken dress code: apparently, tank tops were the golden ticket to decent service. If you dare to wear something else... well, don't expect much. So if you're not a tank-top person or good looking male, brace yourself for invisibility. And as if the universe hadn't already made its point, the nachos I ordered were a soggy disaster. They stumbled out late like they were still figuring out if they even wanted to exist and somehow managed to be flavorless puddles of disappointment. And, of course, even as I sat there with my sad plate, they still couldn't bring me a drink. Top-tier hospitality, if you're into being ignored.

Always our first stop after landing before heading to the condo. Drinks are great. People are…read moreawesome. Their shirts and stickers are pretty sick too

Alec/Kobe provides amazing service and the drinks are amazing. I love the music and vibe when I…read morecome here.

Laverne's is one of many good bars and restaurants along the water in Kona. It used to be Humpy's…read moreand still has the same vibe. They have a downstairs bar and tables, plus another larger bar upstairs that connects with their dance floor and bar, plus goes on to connect with the neighboring bar and music venue. There are restrooms both downstairs and upstairs. I've been here many times, and am always appreciative of their draft beer selection. They have a great collection of old tap handles around the ceiling, many beers and breweries that no longer exist. On our recent visit, we had a great bartender/server who was attentive and quick with orders. Beer glasses were clean, beer cold and fresh. They have a large menu of foods, including brunch earlier in the day.

Stumbled upon Laverne's Sports Bar on a rainy day while looking for somewhere close to our hotel,…read moreand I'm glad we did! The place was pretty empty -- probably due to the downpour outside -- which honestly gave it a really chill, laid-back vibe that we ended up loving. Heads up if you're parking in the back: we scanned the QR code and it came out to $50, which felt steep. Not totally sure if that's standard or if we did something wrong, so just be aware before you scan! Inside, there was only one waitress working, but she was accomodating and even let us split our bill, which is always appreciated. The food also came out fairly fast, which was great since we were starving. I went with the chicken sandwich and fries -- the sandwich was perfectly moist and juicy, not dry at all, which is exactly what you want. Hit the spot on a cold, rainy day. Might possibly stop by again next time we're in the area - minus parking in the back lot. Great little spot if you want something low-key and satisfying.

Ambiance 5/5 Great water views, can't complain…read more Service 5/5 Our waitress, MJ, knows what she's doing and is super kind and helpful. Service was a little slow but that's just Hawai'i culture. Food 4/5 Okole Maluna $15 - Drink of the day and, holy cow, this was delicious! Could not taste the alcohol at all. Kilauea Fire $26 - Standard burger, nothing too special about it. Kona Fish Tacos $26 - Looked great but really lacked flavor for me. They tasted fresh at least.

Only come to this restaurant if you've already eaten and aren't really hungry…read more We got seated quickly and were able to order right away, yet it took an hour for the two of us to get our food. I ordered the shrimp and fries dinner. I got 6 small breaded shrimp and a little box of fries. It was about $30 or $5 per shrimp when you include tip and tax. I was of course still hungry as this would barely qualify as an appetizer and definitely is not a dinner plate. I live here and won't ever be coming back to On the Rocks. Word spreads quick on da big island.