The famous Kona brewery has a great family friendly restaurant to try great food and fresh brewed…read morebeer. Its open air style with lush green vegetation is relaxing and true to Hawaiian style. The staff was super friendly, helpful and attentive. They made great recommendations. The burger and ahi sandwich were char grilled and fantastic. The beer sampler lets you try a variety of fresh beers. Everything was tasty, fresh and delicious. We loved the merch counter also for nice shirts and gifts. Overall, a must try stop for all Hawaii visitors.

If you are looking for an exceptional brewery experience on the islands, the Kona Brewing tour is…read morean absolute must. For $25, it is easily some of the best money you can spend. The tour itself is fantastic and educational if you want to learn the actual science and craft behind beer brewing. A major highlight of the experience is discovering that this specific brewery brews exclusively for the islands, keeping production local rather than shipping it out for mainland distribution. It gives the entire visit a truly authentic, exclusive feel. What truly elevated the entire experience from great to unforgettable, though, was our tour guide, Dave. Whether you know him as "Dave the coffee man," "the man," "Dave the heavy pour guy," or "the Costco rotisserie 4.99," he is hands-down the best tour guide ever. His knowledge, energy, and humor made the educational breakdown incredibly engaging and fun. Great beer, fascinating local insights, and world-class guiding. Don't skip this one!

Fun fact this is not the Wailuku on Maui, this brewery is named after the Wailuku River…read more Had a wonderful time chatting with the owner on a Sunday afternoon. Their standards are good and they also have a barrel program which has some room for improvement, but is coming along. Where else can you find a barleywine in Hawaii. They also make their own ginger beer and their Dark and Stormy was delicious. My favorite beers were the barleywine and the tripel. I tasted 8 total. The tasting room is well appointed. I appreciate a comfy bar stool. The bathroom was nice and clean. They also have food trucks or food daily. This day they had Uncle Bob's smoked ribs, with truffle mac and cheese, and a cornbread muffin. Probably the best ribs I have ever had. They were seasoned so well I didn't even need sauce. Next time you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in. They also have a crowler machine for to go.

Decided to give this place a go on Super Bowl Sunday despite that we don't watch football and hate…read morecrowds It was AWESOME! The table spacing and soundproofing on the walls allowed for a pleasant environment and the beer was great. We tried almost all of them via 2 flights and were very pleased. The poke and pretzels were stupid good and there's a wing guy out back that brings your order in when it's ready. Very clean and functional given the limited size but they had a lounge open upstairs for overflow. The staff was so lovely and very warm, making a little time for each table so it felt more like a social occasion rather than a transactional one. Definitely looking forward to going back!

Fantastic beer Staff is excellent as well…read more Didn't try the food but worth finding for the beer alone

My wife and I stopped by Ola Brew on a Monday afternoon for some beers and the brewery was not too…read morebusy, with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Ordering is at the bar and you find seating wherever you can. Ola Brew has it all covered in terms of your typical bar amenities: they had two large TVs setup broadcasting hockey and an NBA game, board games, outlets for charging your devices, and I even saw somebody with their laptop out getting some work done. I ordered their Kiawe vanilla porter and really enjoyed the subtle vanilla notes and that the beer was not sweet. Having just done a vanilla tour earlier in the day on the north side of the island, I had a new appreciation for how vanilla is used across different food products. Far too often vanilla is associated only with sweet items, so I liked its application here in beer as an after-note on the palette. Definitely a beer I would get again!

We were told the sandwiches would take about 20mins but we ended up waiting closer to 50mins. I…read morehighly recommend calling ahead to place your order, or you may be waiting a while. That said, the sandwiches were excellent. The BLT was the best I've had - the bacon was crispy and overall just delicious. The tri-tip sandwich was also great. There are a few seats outside the store, and parking was easy.

Cool little market featuring locally made food products and crafts / deli with awesome sandwiches,…read morequiches, soups, and more. Perfect lunch stop for those on their way to Waipio Valley or heading out to Waimea or Hilo side. My partner and I shared the Tri-tip sandwich and a quiche. The quiche had a golden flaky crust, peppery bacon, and fluffy eggs. So good we forgot to take a picture. lol. The sandwich was packed with flavorful beef, roasted peppers, arugula, and a spicy horseradish sauce all on poi bread. Pricey at $18, but big enough for two to share. The combination of toppings on the homemade crunchy poi bread makes it worth it! Service was pretty quick, friendly, and helpful. There's so many cool local products to look at while you wait, so that's a nice way to pass the time. There's also outdoor seating and a bookshelf to browse. We definitely want to try more of their delicious sandwiches. Honokaa Country Market will be our go-to sandwich spot on the island!

First time eating at the Tropics and what a wonderful exsperience. Went went on sat 20th and the…read morewaitress was awesome and the food was great. Defiantly one of our best meals in the Waikoloa area!!

A hidden gem in the heart of Waikoloa…read more We decided to try this place, on the recommendation of our Uber driver and it was worth it. It's only a few minutes walk from the Hilton Grand vacations club. The servers were super friendly and helpful. We ordered their burger and some wings. The food was pretty good. And the cost was very reasonable for Hawaii. Overall, it has a sports bar beach vibe with several TVs playing the current game. I'd recommend you should try it, if you're staying nearby.

While this place is pretty cool, I feel it's a bit of a tourist trap. In its defense, it does have…read morean extremely beautiful view right along the ocean, and the live music and sunsets make the experience very picturesque. However, when it comes to the food, I would definitely say I've had better; especially at more local places for the price point. The food was by no means bad, it was actually pretty decent, but it wasn't $56 for a piece of fish good. That said, the Hook, Line & Sinker is what I ordered and, if you like seafood, it is a tasty dish. The fish is also served with a side of wasabi mashed potatoes that were unique and quite good, though I honestly wish there was a bit more wasabi flavor in them. Overall, a cool experience and place to try, but I'd say more so for the view and atmosphere than the food itself.

Service was as bad as I've experienced in my life…read more I always excuse people whom need development, but this was a failed attempt at dinner. Been here 2 hours, still waiting on enter's

We decided to do the tour and boy was it a blast! We saw the volcano and all the spots and boy was…read moreit the perfect day. Ask for Jade and Thomas as they were amazing and showed us the best time! Highly recommen!!

This is the 2nd time we rode the Waipio Valley Lookout Bike Tour. It is approximately 15 miles,…read moremostly downhill, but some uphill, not really climbing, on the 1st half of the tour. This is a great tour. The roads are in good for riding, with very little traffic. Brad, who led the tour, was great. They provide the bikes - I rode a Bianchi, with I believe 105 gruppo. The bike was quite good, and extremely well maintained. My only issue is that they don't offer more single day bike tours.

We had a great time on the Hawaii Forest & Trail Secret Waterfalls of Kona Excursion! Our guide,…read moreMark, was incredible--he kept everyone talking and he was genuinely interested in hearing everyone's travel stories. He was very knowledgeable and provided us with a wealth of fascinating information about the island. After a comfortable van ride, we hiked a beautiful trail that led us to a series of truly stunning, pristine waterfalls. We were treated to a delicious lunch from a local deli, and we loved that it was served in eco-friendly, completely reusable containers. On the way back, we made a perfect final stop at a local macadamia nut store. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and we recommend it!

We went on an almost 100% full (flower) moon. It was special to see the terminator line on the…read moreCelestron telescope - it had such great definition! The color of Mauna Kea with the moon shining on it was so magical all around us. There were some clouds that cleared pretty well by the end of our star gazing. We were the last ones up there so it got dark enough to see more than you'd expect with the moon. Jeff, our awesome tour guide, used a laser pointer to help us see the constellations we usually can't back at home. The images on the digital telescope like nebulas, the moon & star clusters were an amazing addition to have as keepsakes. My husband and I felt he made the tour a great balance of learning and fun. He had the group feeling like family before we even left from the pickup lot. Things to consider: I do recommend following the moons cycles booking this tour/your trip if this is especially important for you to see as many stars as possible. The sunset and views of the observatory's make it awesome anyways :) I struggled with altitude sickness around 12,000 ft. Jeff had made sure to let us know beforehand if we experienced any issues to speak up. I was hesitant as I know it would mean turning the whole tour around, but some tingling turned to dizziness and then a brief fainting. He immediately stopped the bus and helped ground me and make sure I was completely okay & coherent before letting me know our options for the tour. We made it up to the top with 2 more (included in tour) stops and I felt better with each one having more time to acclimate :) Thank you Jeff!! You handled this so professionally and I appreciate your check-ins for the rest of the trip. It's cold even with parka and gloves. It's so worth packing warm shoes and layers. The bus had ac and heat so that was great! Do it if you can! Awe-inspiring! Such an unreal environment that makes you wonder about so many things. Just take the precautions seriously, move slow and breathe deep.