One of the best meals I've had all week. Delicious food, well thought out ingredients and flavors…read more BBQ here is tasty! Service was impeccable. Can't wait to come back.

Super cool spot Kinda hard to find…read more But worth the adventure Chili was fantastic Atmosphere is very casual

My first time there. The first item on their menu is the…read more"Reuben." I planned to go down the list one-by-one but that will be difficult since the Reuben sandwich was the best west of Manhattan Island. Service was fabulously friendly. Ambiance is perfectly "Local" and real. Everything is what I expect for my Hawai'i experience.

Ordered the Aloha Special, priced under $12, featuring a tasty turkey sandwich with very fresh…read morelettuce, tomato, onions and pickle, toasted bread, extremely large bowl of popcorn, and delicious bottomless ice tea. I also liked the retro vibe of the place, and servers were very friendly.

Came by today with a friend and we both ordered the rainbow club and it was sooo good! The meats…read morewere perfect (and generous). We shared the full sandwich but honestly it was so good I probably could've eaten the full one myself. It's a lil on the pricier side but it's worth it. We also got the lilikoi cheesecake since they ran out of blueberry, and it was great too! Service was so friendly. Will definitely be back to try other items!!!!

I got the "pop lock and drop it" a few weeks ago and since I've craved it every other day I swear!…read more This is a DEFINITE stop you have to make while in Kona! Super friendly staff and all the sandwiches we had were delicious BIG and come with a nice sliced pickle They also have a little outdoor spot with tables and chairs to eat outside there if you'd like. The only downside is parking along Ali'i area can be rough BUT WORTH IT!

Island Corner Cafe easily earns five stars from me!…read more I came here for breakfast twice during my stay, and both meals were great. On my first visit, I got the breakfast croissant and it was delicious. The next day, I decided to try one of their hot sandwiches, and it was also very good, the focaccia bread was nice and fluffy, and the turkey and veggies were cooked perfectly. The tomato bisque soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but everything else hit the spot. My friend had the coffee and mentioned that it was pretty good as well! The service here is fast, efficient, and super friendly. On the inside, the vibe is very modern, clean, and uncomplicated, an easy, no-frills spot that delivers great food quickly. I'll definitely be stopping by again next time I'm in the area!

It's my favorite to go breakfast place, The breakfast mini…read moreis always so good, and I love their cinnamon roll, and I get the pumpkin spice macchiato.....and the staff is always greet you with Aloha!! That's so important, it makes my day and breakfast that much More Ono!!

You want local food at great prices and you're staying on the Kona side? Then head on over here,…read morebrah. They have pretty much everything you're looking for right here in terms of island staples. And the pricepoint for their huge menu is more than reasonable. And yes, they serve the LEGENDARY Yoshino's Hamburger steak here. Luckily, they didn't run out when I arrived. As stated, there is so much going on with the menu that you will be sitting there thinking about what's good. They even have off-the-menu daily specials. Everything sounds good! So yeah, had to try the Yoshino plate that comes with two patties, rice, and mushroom gravy. Huge portion that filled me up quick. The patty is tender and just reminds me of a handcrafted burger from home, not some processed crap. You can tell that they use an old-school, bread-crumb based recipe. Comfort food at its finest. The dish came with a side of Mac salad. Their's is elite as well. They make it with tuna, and it works! It's like a meal in itself. Like I said, so many food options to choose from. There's no reason to miss out on this culinary gem if you're a fan of local food. Run, don't walk.

Pine Tree Cafe is proof that you don't need fancy tablecloths when you've got food this good. This…read moreplace has a menu so big that even the pickiest eater in your group will eventually surrender and say, "Yep, I'll have that!" The service is fast, friendly, and makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. The restaurant is spotless, the prices won't make your wallet cry, and they're some of the best you'll find anywhere on the island. Breakfast? Outstanding. Lunch plates? Absolute home runs. Whether you're fueling up for the beach or recovering from it, Pine Tree Cafe delivers every time. If you're in Kona and leave hungry, that's on you not Pine Tree Cafe. Highly recommended!

Had my favorite Volcano Burger and it never disappoints. With a side of their delectable and…read moreunique tasting macaroni salad that could almost be placed in the burger at your discretion. Mighty tasty, mighty good. Flavor is powering, rich in spice and heat. May require some facial adjustment, as first introduction can feel intense. Pepsi in a bottle as Dr. Pepper was unavailable. A satisfying and welcoming revisit. Thank you : )

Hidden in an almost vacant business complex lies this diamond in the rough. Some outdoor patio…read moretables and benches sit under umbrellas and tree shade. Inside is a basic set of tables and chairs, a couple fans and large monitors display the menu. We stopped in on a late afternoon as the flow of customers matched the nearby ocean. We ordered an Ono Loa Loco, some lava burger with fries and a loco moco/Kalua pork combo. Wow - they don't skimp! Portions are generous and the family finished every bite. Ono Loa Loco is a mountain of local delicious-ness... rice, mac salad, rings, gravy and meat. You have the option of two meat choices with the kalua pork/loco moco - I went with one of each. So good. Lava burger was finished with gusto and the sweat was rolling off my son's face. Great little spot!

A few reasons why I love this place. 1. Build your own…read morebowl/plate, meaning I get my fav things. 2. Fresh- small batch. So they are constantly making fresh poke 3. Customer service- feels like you're going to your friends to grab a bite.

My wife and I stopped by Paakai Poke & Deli as our first stop from the airport. Between the two of…read moreus, we split a plate with three scoops of poke -- umami ahi, furikake sea salt, and spicy salmon, along with mac salad, coconut ube and white rice with furikake, eel sauce and soy sauce. This all came out to $31.30 after tax, which is almost the same price as their large plate at $35.00, with two fewer scoops of rice. Of the items we ordered, the ube coconut was by far my favorite. I am definitely coming back again for more of this. I've never had ube in this format before, but the mild sweetness of the potato came through, and I enjoyed the chunky mashed potato texture. The next item I liked from the plate was the mac salad. I can't remember the last time I've had mac salad with this much black pepper sprinkled throughout it. The black pepper brought an unexpected amount of heat. Additionally, I thought the noodle were cooked perfectly. In most mac salads that I've had, the macaroni has been cooked far too long, but that was not the case here. I also appreciate that the mac salad was not drowned with mayo, another flaw I commonly see with this dish. Although the poke here is fresh, and the pieces are nicely cut -- all uniform in size, I thought the poke was a bit too salty, and needed to be enjoyed with the rice. The rice itself was a bit on the mushy side. Overall, we had a pretty solid meal at Paakai Poke & Deli. If you're in this area, stop by for the coconut ube -- you won't regret it.

Christine's Deli is the only deli around, and thankfully it's a really good one. Everything I've…read moretried has been good, but their turkey club is my go-to. The bread is fresh, the ingredients are balanced and generous, and it always hits the spot. When I'm in the mood for something hot instead of a cold sandwich, I order the meatball sub. They make their meatballs from scratch, and you can really taste the love. They can get busy, so the line can be long, and parking is limited in the smallish lot but it's worth it. I'm grateful to have a deli like this nearby. It's definitely become one of my favorite lunch spots.

Ordered delivery from here yesterday via DoorDash and had a club on sprouted wheat. I enjoyed it,…read morewas good and definitely felt like I was eating healthy. Will probably try to stop by next time, but the parking does look a lil bit tight.

Had the Greek Chicken salad sandwich, very good! It was a Greek salad with curry chicken inside a…read morenicely toasted flatbread. Flatbread was thin - how I like it, and not too fat and bready. Greek salad stuffing was fresh and just the right amount. Also had the Lilikoi Iced Tea, very refreshing on a hot Kona day. Very nice staff and owner. Courteous over the phone and at pick up.

My friends and I went here after snorkeling with manta rays so we were starving. Great parking. The…read moreambiance was adorable and welcoming. The service was amazing, everyone was super nice and quick to take our orders or serve us our drinks. The actual hot dog itself was delicious. It had a great snap to it and tasted salty and flavorful. Everyone agreed the chilli dogs and the Big Mac hot dogs were the best. But overall we couldn't be happier with the experience.

Pastrami on my Ruben was 90% fat. The pastrami on the other two was fine and good. Flavors and…read morebread was great. They just need better quality control. Unfortunate first impression.

A SF/Bay Area institution we used to grab an Ike's sandwich (or two) whenever we were in The City…read more Happy to see that Ike's made their way to Hawaii, specifically Kona, since all the new restaurants/eateries usually open on Oahu or Maui. The menu in the SF/Bay Area locations is huge ... and they have several with clever names of celebrities and sports icons - no doubt that Ike's will eventually add to their menu - with iconic local celebrities. Hubz and I shared a large 808 Ruben. While the sandwich was tasty and better than the other sandwich shops we've tried in Kona, it was a little soggy ... not sure if it was made with too much sauce/dressing or if it was because we took it home to eat ...either way, very enjoyable. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Ike's opened on 10.31 and I'm sure they'll need time to arrange the inside space ... I think there's a lanai in the back where you can enjoy your sandwich. Ike's is located next to Coco Love Coconut Water in the Kona Bali Kai property. There are a few parking spaces right in front. We will be back!