We stopped by here because we happened to be passing by at lunchtime. Our expectations were moderate--so boy, were we pleasantly surprised! The interior is spacious and feels airy. It was very busy because a football game was going on, so we had to be a little patient, but the service was super friendly. And the food was fantastic. Possibly the best fried fish I've ever eaten. The coleslaw was good too. We ended up really happy that we'd stopped here. read more

The southern most bar and restaurant in the US. We stopped by the bar/restaurant after hiking around Volcano National Park, it is on the way back to Kona. The bar has a local feel, you can spot the tourists. The space is a good size, airy with a center bar, a couple flat screens with the games on. Super friendly staff, hustling while still giving great service. Our server recommended a hard topical juice, which I've never had and was great. The drinks and food came out quickly. My friend and I split the fish and chips, made with Ono, which is a bit meatier (be prepared if expecting flakier fish) and was fresh and hot, with plenty of lemon and tar tar sauce. Mahola to the wonderful, hard working staff! Great place to stop if you are in the area, with a side brag of the southern most drink. read more

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First of all, this town is pretty isolated so there aren't a lot of choices. It's a decent sized restaurant that's frequented by locals and an older clientele (at least it was on Sunday). They have a pretty big menu to order from as it is a full five pages. I ordered the Eruption burger. It's two 7 oz patties, with ham, bacon, egg, jalapeños, pico de gallo, & LTO. I ordered mine medium rare. It arrived well done. They also forgot the egg; in fact, didn't even ask me how I wanted the egg cooked. It was okay. I think it would have been much better if they got the temperature right because it was a bit dry. The chili cheese fries looked great but they were as bland as could possibly be. The chili had no flavor. The cheese, although properly melted, also lacked any distinctive taste. Even after generously seasoning with salt, pepper and hot sauce, it didn't have much flavor. The fries themselves were also underwhelming. Not crispy, not firm but slightly mealy. My friend said the club sandwich was how a club sandwich should be made. It was better than most but not great. (The standard is pretty low.) It looked as if there was a shift change when we arrived and at least three employees were clocking out. That left the bartender and one server for the entire restaurant and most of the tables were full (at 5:00 on Sunday night). Unfortunately, this was reflected in the service. Again, not a lot of choices in this town so I would probably give it another shot when in the area. For this visit, I would give it a 3/5 stars. read more

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Food was good a few years ago but new management has. Ruined its quality Prices went way up and seating is on unpadded wooden chairs All most need to bring a seating cushion. read more

I went to KaiLokis twice during my 4 day stay in South Point. Once for dine-in at the bar and once for take-out. I highly recommend it when visiting South Point. I enjoyed the fried chicken and the hamburger steak. I love how they have vegetables as a side since it's so hard to find cooked veggies with Hawaiian food. The veggies were fresh and tasted amazing! This is a great local place and if you're in the area, you definitely have to stop and check it out. read more

KaiLokis Restaurant And Bar - Hamburger steak patty - American Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

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Best fish tacos anywhere! The atmosphere is laid back and friendly and the service is always great. Whether you are just passing through or live locally, stop in for fish & chips, tacos, burgers and cold beer. It's my new favorite local restaurant. read more

Stopped here on our way to black sand beach. Great decision! We arrived at 1:30 and "lunch specials" start at 2:00. My wife wanted the half order of fish and chips which started at 2:00. Staff was more than happy to make that happen. I ordered the full portion. Fish was amazing and slaw was equally good. Nice to have homemade slaw as a side. Not too sweet, not too sour, perfect balance. Server was great with service. The place is obviously a local gathering watering hole. The bar was will by the time we left. I will stop here again. BTW, this is the most Southern restaurant in the United States. Something for me to take back to the Mainland read more

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KaiLokis has such a great Staff and everything I had off the menu during a two week stay in Ocean View was Awesome! Great drinks too, I purchased alot of Merch as gifts and for myself, all are great quality. Can't wait to eat & to pick up more merch on my next vacation back to Ocean View Hawaii! read more

KaiLokis Restaurant And Bar - Hoodie is confortable & super cute! - American Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

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Food service ambiance. Servers bartenders and even the cooks are very friendly. Food is great. Beer is ice cold. And the pina coladas yum

During our trip to Kona, Hawaii, my family treated me to a delightful surprise--we stumbled upon the most charming spot: KaiLoki's Restaurant, the southernmost bar in the U.S., located at 92-8754 Hawaii Blvd, Ocean View, HI 96737. This cozy restaurant immediately reminded me of the TV show Cheers, where everyone knows your name. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and lucky to have Julie Jules as our server. Julie was an absolute gem--warm, friendly, and attentive. Despite being the only server on duty that day, she made us feel as though we were guests in her own home. Not only did Julie manage everything with grace, but she also ensured all of our meals arrived at the same time--something that other restaurants with more staff often fail to do. Her efficiency and charm truly elevated our dining experience. As for the food? It was fantastic, and everyone left happy. But for me, great service is just as important as great food, and KaiLoki's Restaurant excels in both. This place is a true gem, offering an unforgettable combination of hospitality and flavor. If you ever find yourself in Ocean View, HI, I highly recommend stopping by. This is a 5-star experience! KaiLoki's Restaurant Address: 92-8754 Hawaii Blvd, Ocean View, HI 96737 Phone: (808) 929-7200 Matthew Productions & Takatoor.com read more

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Best fish n' chips on the island! Good food, excellent specials, full bar, several TVs to watch sports, and friendly service makes Kai Loki's our local favorite. read more

We were on our way back to Kona from south of the island and I brought up trusty Yelp and found this restaurant. From the outside it's a no frills building that barely resembles a typical restaurant. Thankfully, a sign was posted on the road so we were able to spot it readily. Upon entering, we could hear music as you walk down a short hallway flanked by windows on one side and murals on the other. I thought the place was going to be a dive but I was wrong. To the right was the bar and the rest of the space was the dining area. We seated ourselves since it looked like the room was full. The decor was very rustic but clean. Unfortunately, we were seated in front of the "entertainment." He must have been a regular because he called out people by name. We were greeted by our waiter, Cosmos, who seemed to be a bit frazzled since he was the only server in the place. I ordered the hamburger steak with garden vegetables over rice while my husband opted for the typical cheese burger with fries. It took almost an hour to get our food. In the meantime, we had to suffer through the "entertainment " but we were not entertained, rather annoyed. All the songs sounded alike and he consistently sang off key! We would rather listen to nails scratching over a chalkboard. Yes, it was that bad, sorry! Finally, Cosmos brought out the food and thankfully by that time the entertainer only had 15 minutes left in his session. Thank God! Overall, our food was pretty good so it was worth waiting for. Our server was attentive and asked how we liked our meal. We told him we were very satisfied with the food. We asked why it took so long. He said there was one cook in the back in a small kitchen not only filling orders in the restaurant but also to go orders. We would go back but choose to go earlier in the day. They boast an ocean view but we arrived early evening and couldn't see anything. Did not enjoy their choice of entertainment at all but glad it was mostly over by the time we got our food. We were worried about indigestion had he continued---LOL! read more

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This is a decent local spot. We popped in after a long day of driving for a quick bite. I can see locals gathering here as their hometown bar of choice. Nothing was exceptional, and nothing was bad. Just a local dive bar. Lots of seating and a large bar area. My friend got a fish sandwich and I got shrimp and chips. Fries were really good. read more

KaiLokis Restaurant And Bar - American Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

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Kai Lokis in Ocean View, HI is the local eatery and bar. We try to hit them up at least once a month, and bring friends when they visit. I've never had a bad meal here. Well drinks and draft beer are always good. Fish n chips, burgers, Wednesday specials are always fresh and served with a smile. They are dedicated to turning out delicious grinds with a great feel, and there are always locals enjoying this place. Our faves are fish n chips (3 big pieces of ono with sides), ono sandwich (3 big pieces, again), and beef or chicken burgers. The little new touches like fry baskets show they are always updating. The chicken is fresh, and hand dipped. Worth a visit on your way from Kona to Volcano, and always appreciated in our little hamlet of locals. read more

Great home style cooking! The menu fits my appetite and I always leave more than full

Cool, local spot out away from town. Great service and vibe with live music that was perfect for the island. Got the fish n chips. It's made with Ono. It was decent but nothing great. Dont know if it's the Ono or if they cooked it too much but it wasn't flaky and juicy. Still a good spot to stop if you're in the area. read more

The atmosphere is very relaxed and definitely a local place. The service was super friendly and very helpful. I got the fish and chips and my husband got the burger. I was excited Ono fish yes I will try. The first piece was good it was still hot. By the 2nd piece it had dried out and got cold. The fries were the same; hot at first and then cold. My husband said his burger worked the same. Good at first but the dried and got cold. I wouldn't say we were overwhelmed or underwhelmed. Just whelmed. It is a great place to relax and have a few drinks and if staying here it is a reasonable place to go for later night entertainment read more

Chicken wings, fried chicken and burgers are my favorite. Great staff and always great service.

I live here in OV. Went to Kai Loki's To get a burger. VERY DISAPPOINTED!. $22 for a bacon cheeseburger and ff's. Barely got any fries, got 1 onion ring. Not a slice, 1 tomato slice, didn't even fit the burger. I can go on... I did call to talk to someone in charge and was told, there is no one person in charge. I said surely someone in the kitchen is more senior. Then I spoke to John who really isn't in charge. But he was nice and helpful and I appreciate him. Do better! read more

My group of 8 had a very nice dinner here on our way back to Kona from Volcano National Park. There was only one waiter serving the whole restaurant, but he was attentive and on top of things. I'll be honest, their menu was a blast to the past because there were items on it I had seen since the 80's and 90's, like chicken fried steak and a retro club sandwich. This isn't a criticism. We all had fun reminiscing about dishes we used to live but hadn't had in years. I got the chicken fried steak, and it was crispy and hot and very satisfying with the mashed potatoes and sautéed veggies. It was old school but with plenty of flavor. Everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

Wanted a good Berger. Thought KaiLokis would be a good choice. ordered by phone- bacon cheese Berger x 2. Very disappointing! Over $23.50 each. Should be great right? Not! Expected much more. Used to be good food. I know a restaurant needs too make it, but...... Sorry but never again! This is a follow up to my review yesterday 4-27-2025. The owners replied as you see. I was mistaken about the price(my mistake!) it was $20.75.(&a few fries) I now have the receipt in front of me. Igot burgers for a friend & I. she picked them up. The owners called my friend & that didn't go well per her & another person overhearing(on speaker). I believe in supporting local! And do. This food(burger) was not good. Specifically, Flavor overall, onion(small piece), lettuce, tomato, bun. The basics. the Angus must have been a cross breed. Burgers there are popular they say. Maybe we just got, Two(2), that were sub par???? After the phone call follow-up & response. I still won't go back. They don't need my business! read more

Good food, good booze, good people. Feels like a down home bar from back home. Husband had the Hamburger Steak with potatoes and the veggies were really good! I had the shrimp and chips with a Big Wave. read more

KaiLokis Restaurant And Bar - American Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

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This is best fish and chips on the island. Fresh, amazing flavor and sauces. Best of the best!

Thank you so much for saving our asses When we got to the island Friday we didn't realize what time all the restaurants closed let me tell you it is 7 PM let me repeat that it is 7 PM. We basically felt Stranded because we didn't have anything for dinner or lunch. So 30 minutes away from our hotel was this place and thank God because it was one of the best burgers that I've ever had in my entire life. This bad boy is a grass fed burger and the cheese was banging and of course I had it with a beer and fries. The atmosphere may be a little intimidating but just go in take a seat and you'll be fine. We were some of the unlucky souls who sat right underneath the karaoke TV on karaoke night. The local Victor who was setting up for karaoke was so sweet helped us move our table was absolutely phenomenal and sweet to us thank you so much for making us not feel like idiots. We did not stay for more karaoke night as we didn't wanna impede on the locals however I'm still gonna give it a five out of five and I would absolutely go back and I absolutely recommend this place for everybody and anybody. read more

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Outstanding experience here! The food was absolutely delicious - all 9 of my family members were beyond happy with their meals. The veggies were amazing, as well as fish and chips and calamari. Atmosphere was great, full of locals who were all so kind. I can't say enough about our sever, Victor - after a mix up in the kitchen that caused a delay in our food, he brought out two cheesecake slices before our meals for us to sample. Also brought an additional lava cake! Highly recommend!!! read more

KaiLokis Restaurant And Bar - Specials menu - American Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

Stopped in to catch a couple innings of the World Series on our way back to Kona. Grabbed a bite to eat and drink during happy hour. The pulled pork was fantastic, the server was super friendly. Seemed like a lot of people gathered to watch the game. The environment was buzzing with excitement. All in all it was a great experience and we would definitely come back the next time we visit the island. read more

Great place to go for food and drinks in southern big island the people are very friendly

My wife and I ate here and the food was great. I had the loco moco and a side of chili. And my wife had the eruption burger. The service was quick Snd friendly. There is a bar but the overall ambiance was nice and quaint. It was delicious and I cant wait to go again! read more

KaiLokis Restaurant And Bar - This is the loco moco - American Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

i goto this place for beers. mainly cause i dont care for the food. went in with a date. peers at bar just starring at us. very uncomfortable. we decided for take out. still getting stared at while waiting for food. got food to home just down the street. it was terrible. almost uneatable. over priced trash. trashy people inside. im never going to this dump again. read more

We stopped in for lunch and had a great experience. My hubby had the burger which he LOVED and I had the fish and chips. Both dishes came out pretty quick and the fries were delish. Great laid back vibe here, staff was very friendly and welcoming. We were only visiting for the weekend, but will def go back again! read more

We live in Ranchos so there's not many choices around us but this place is fun and has some good food - not great but good. We like the chicken fried steak and my husband like the fish and chips everything else is pretty just ok! read more

We had a lovely lunch here of fish tacos while riding a Harley around the island. Our waitress was friendly and told us about the area. Great tacos. read more

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I had an amazing grilled fish sandwich, super fresh salad, crispy fried mushrooms. We loved the food and beer. Friendly and beautiful place! Thank you! read more

The quality of food is hit or miss, usually only one server working even on busy nights. Used to be fairly good when they first opened, but has gone down steadily over these last couple years. read more

We came in for lunch on our way to the green sand beach. All 7 of us ranging in age from 4 years old to 60 enjoyed our meals. I ordered a double burger with blue cheese crumbles and side salad. It was delicious! Fun atmosphere and friendly wait staff. read more

KaiLokis Restaurant And Bar - Double cheeseburger - American Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

We stopped on the way back to Kona from the green sand beach. We ate the food too fast to take a pic. I had the grilled fish sandwich and hubby had the prime rib sandwich. Very delicious food and friendly people! Reasonable prices as well! read more

KaiLokis Restaurant And Bar - Cadillac margaritas made by Amber were great! - American Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

Definitely recommend this place! We got burgers and the fish and chips. It was delicious! The fries are nice and crispy, and the fish was lightly battered. The service was good--a little slow at times but that's okay (it was around noon on Christmas Eve so totally understandable, and we weren't in any rush). We visit the Big Island every year, so we'll definitely be back! read more

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Dad and daughter date at KaiLoki's and we will definitely be back. First, gotta support OV businesses! Ono food. Our server was awesome even with all the big tables he had tend to. Mahalo KaiLoki's ohana. read more

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This little place was a terrific find we were staying in the Southpoint area. It has a pretty cool vibe with what seemed like a lot of local people. Our easier was terrific. He was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. I had the fish and chips. read more

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When we arrived at KaiLoki's, we weren't sure if it was open because we must have been the first ones there for lunch. Nice place in an unlikely area. The service was very good and our server was actually from Vacaville, CA. We are from the general area in CA, so it was nice to find out how she came to be in Hawaii. The food was good and it was nice to hear the locals chatting at the bar. read more

KaiLokis Restaurant And Bar - They have shirts and other items you can buy there. - American Near Me - Ocean View, Hawaii

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