Running late on a summer weeknight we landed here (Great set of restaurants aligned here!)…read moreRelaxed vibe with a couple of televisions, bar inside and ample patio seating. Ordered a starter of calamari - I expected battered fried rings...nope. Tentacles which resembled octopus - delicious! Three of us ordered variations of the Kona mixed plate. All so good - lau lau was amazing with poke and Lomi salmon side. Server was very helpful with menu questions and suggestions. Great food and good prices! Mahalo!

I'm not sure if we ordered the wrong items, but we figured poke was the item to get here and we…read morewere disappointed. Long story short I feel like Costco's poke is on the same levels if not better at a lower cost. Seating: We arrived at 6pm with plenty of seats indoors, but the staff insisted that we would have to wait 30 mins if we wanted to sit inside. We were seated outside and when we left it was still empty inside. I would say this place is a pass and would question the number of positive reviews here.

prob the top 2 pokes I've ever consumed…read more ahi and salmon were so juicy and fresh and tender. I'm still thinking about our poke bowls price is reasonable and there's benches and parking outside

This local poke place is small but offers some seating outside. It was a very popular place with…read morefresh ahi poke. They keep it simple so you pick your poke(s) side with rice. They had several types of poke to choose from. The shoyu and spicy ahi poke were tender, fresh and perfectly marinated. It's a large portion for the #2 bowl. Service was fast and friendly. If there is a line it goes by quick. And it's worth a wait. This is a local gem with amazing poke. It's a must try when leaving the Kona airport. Just 8 minutes away.

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

Richard Pickle - 4/5 - note: we got this without the cheese. Great sandwich! Lots of meat, great…read moreflavor combination. Only complaint: it was a bit on the salty side. Blast Unicorn - 4/5 - also a really good sandwich! Love the vegan cheese crumble, thick sourdough bread slices, sweet sauce, and the umami mushroom flavor. It wasn't overly salty which we appreciated. Some extra freshness from veggies would have been a nice addition as the flavors start to become a bit dense after a few bites.

I'm Filipino and this place provided the best adobo I've ever had in my entire life. The pork belly…read moreadobo literally had me saying, "Oh my god this is so good," the entire meal. I love that they kept the marinade true to its roots--soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Served over warm rice with some mac salad on the side. Even felt that classic post-meal heartburn afterward with the deliciously tender fat. Perfect meal, no notes. This meal was literally the most memorable on the Big Island and it'll be a must-stop restaurant for us if we ever go back.

Had to try this place after all the good reviews so this was our first stop after landing at KOA…read morefor our first BI visit. Got there about 15 minutes after opening and there was no line and plenty of parking. Easy to find a table. Service was friendly and she explained the menu. Ordered the 3 item plate with garlic butter shrimp, garlic furikake chicken and short ribs to share. Also had the potato mac salad. All were delicious! One star off for super fatty short ribs ($13.99 surcharge was on the high side for the small amount) and high price (paid $2.99 for a bottle of Costco Kirkland water and $3.50 for a can of Aloha POG - at least they were cold!) but welcome to Hawaii I guess! Would return to try other menu items!

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!

Food: *** Service:****…read moreAmbiance:**** FIRST TIME We just arrived on island and were hungry, needed coffee n food. Grab our rental car and saw this place was busy with locals as we were cruising the parking lot. We were going to the other coffee shop in same strip of stores but glad we picked here. Place was clean, self serve soda n a lot of condiments from soy sauce to hot sauce. We had amazing breakfast n coffee. Lots of people but found a place to sit n wait for food. Definitely a good spot if you want quick local food, close to airport. We will definitely stop here again. Forgot to take pictures of food, too hungry

Delicious and affordable! This place is a home in the wall but worth it for breakfastread more

We stopped by Grinz Coffee hoping for the ultimate Big Island breakfast experience and a stack of…read moreclassic macadamia nut pancakes. Unfortunately, the pancakes seemed to be playing hide-and-seek with the macadamia nuts--I think I found a few! The Kona coffee tasted more like a standard coffee shop blend than the rich, classic Kona flavor we were hoping for. We were also a little surprised to be charged for water. The atmosphere definitely felt like a true local hangout, which was fun, but we ended up leaving early because the food was about as satisfying as the A/C on a hot Hawaiian afternoon... not much relief there. If you're looking for a very local, no-frills "local loco" experience, this may be your place. It just wasn't the island breakfast we were hoping to find. Aloha!

Fabulous view, staff, fresh menu, we came for one drink and will be back. A little $$, we took the…read moretrolley as parking may be a challenge. Shopping local, what a great spot! We'll be back.

Had to wait nearly half an hour due to a staff meeting, which, sadly, cut deep into happy hour. We…read morewere seated just in time to place our first order and score a discount on pupus. Be sure to request inside seating if you prefer not to be too toasty on the patio at sunset. However, the view is stunning! Props for stocking Lanikai's shave ice seltzer (although it's not part of the happy hour offerings). It's so delicious! Food is always plated beautifully, from the dynamite fries (which lived up to their name although they're not spicy) to the kalua pork plate. The lilikoi bbq sauce did not taste like lilikoi, but the wings were crisp and not greasy. We did take out for entrees - they didn't have potato salad (on a Friday night?! ) and I was promised some cucumber salad instead but didn't get it. A mixed experience.

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 : )

The place is in a strip shopping center, and a little bit buried. However, there was a sign out…read morefront saying it had great yelp reviews. I can see why! I'm not a hamburger connoisseur, and frankly, feel like most burgers, all taste the same. However, this may be the best hamburger I've ever had, ever! It came with a choice of size, I picked onion rings, and they were outstanding! I was planning on ordering the hotdog, however, they were out. My wife had the char grilled fish tacos, which were also excellent. Served with Hawaiian chili peppers and aioli sauce. She also picked onion rings for her side. An important note, the shopping center offers validated parking. We didn't know that before hand, and ended up paying over $40 to park for three hours, a few blocks down the road. It's a great place, I highly recommend it! We're definitely coming back however, it's not an inexpensive, but it's Hawaii!