Worth the trip…read more Shawn was very nice server very good dessert great view very tasty and fresh delicious

This is an amazing place . We went there during our visit to big island and it was at a walking…read moredistance from our hotel ( Marriott) . The views are spectacular, right by the ocean . Specially during evening time when the tides are high and comes crashing down the small boundary walls, it looks super awesome. The food was amazing . We tried a couple of things- my personal favorite was seafood platter . The portion size was big and it was costly but totally worth it . We went 2nd time for my birthday dinner and was given a free birthday pudding dessert which was awesome too We have tried the following things during the 2 visits and like all of them : Drink : Fiery siren Pina colada Dishes : Platter for two Seafood trio Child pizza Chicken fingers Kona bee fish and chips our server guided us in picking the right dishes based on our preference. I recommend this place

BOMB We all got some…read morecombination of shrimp, short rib, and furikake chicken, which were incredible! The short rib was soooo tender, the shrimp was plump, and the chicken had the perfect fry on it. We loved the sauces that came with it, as well. The sides we got ranged from white rice, kimchi fried rice (fave!!), pickled cucumber, corn, and Mac salad. Place was packed but service was so quick! Tiny place but people were friendly and let you share tables.

Broke Da Mouth Grindz was one of our favorite and most memorable dining spots during our first and…read morerecent visit to the island of Hawai'i, so I def recommend a visit. Their cuisine appears to be a fusion of Hawaiian, Filipino and Korean cuisines. You will want to note their business hours. At the time of this review, they are closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Their lunch hours on other days are 11am-2:30pm and dinner hours are 4pm-7:30pm. It's a popular restaurant, so there is limited seating indoors. According to their website, this is the "Home of Da Garlic Furikake Chicken" so you'll want to try that dish. I ordered the Braised Beef Shortribs off their Specials menu and went with the Twisty Fries as my choice of side. The Shortribs were unbelievably tender but just a tad bit sweet for my liking, and the Twisty Fries were absolutely phenomenal. If we're ever able to visit the Big Island again, Broke Da Mouth will be one of the first spots we come back to!

When we visit Maui, we always make a point of eating at Tante's. Kona is so lucky to have them…read morehere now also. My favorite dish is the Furikake Chicken....so crispy and tasty! The menu is quite varied, a mix of Filipino and local favorites, and portions are generous. The employees are super friendly and always check to make sure your meal is onolicious. There's a couple of tables inside, but we love to sit out on the lanai under an umrella. To find it turn mauka off Kuakini, pass McDonald's, take the first right and it's about 75 yards on the mauka side of the street on the ground floor of a building that's about 3 stories tall. You can park in the building's ground floor lot under the building..

Food: ***** Service:*****…read moreAmbiance:**** FIRST TIMER- HIDDEN GEM We couldn't find the place at first. It looked like an apartment complex above the restaurant. Lots of free parking across the street. We arrived at 2:45pm n they close at 3ish. We ordered shrimp sari sari and torta talong. Portions were big for us. It was so good. Reminded me of my grandmas home cooking in Philippines We also had halo halo popsicles. It was so refreshing as a to go treat. Service was so good. All from counter to serving food were polite n patient while we eat after they close. Wish we found this place earlier in our trip. We will definitely be coming here to eat again on our next trip. Can't wait to try more dishes.

Visited ohana in Kona this past week and the fam decided to take us to try Sakura Sushi Kona. It…read morewas a nice casual restaurant that served a variety of sushi and other Japanese dishes. We came as a party of 10 so we were able to sit in the back in a little alcove. First glance at the menu and I was impressed. We ended up ordering couple sashimi and sushi platters to share. I ended up getting a combo plate with pork ton katsu and shrimp & veggie tempura. First off the service was great. With a big party, our waitress was very attentive to our needs and very patient. Now on to the food. Sashimi was so fresh and delicious. Sushi was also great! My plate was top notch. Everything came out piping hot and so crispy. Pork Ton Katsu was the perfect thickness and their katsu sauce was on point. Tempura was also great. Batter wasn't too thick and very light along with the tempura sauce. I definitely would go back and try their other dishes. Go check them out! Worth every penny!

Was there for a birthday party so we were seated in the back room. Our server was attentive and got…read moreour orders in as people arrived. I ordered the sushi and sashimi deluxe, age tofu, and sake. The sushi was a little on the small size but everything was delicious. First time sitting in the back room and it was nice. It was semiprivate and cozy. They also seated us as we arrived and didn't make us wait for everyone to arrive to be seated. Good sushi, reasonable prices, and good service.

Our meal here was probably the best I've had in a long time. Started with a fantastic salad that…read morehad spring mix, beets, feta cheese, pineapple chunks and red onions with fantastic vinegrette. I ordered Jackie's Surf and Turf. What a beautifully prepared meal! The filet was perfectly medium rare, mashed potatoes with uzu really excellent and the grilled veggies perfectly. The demi-glace with filet was extraordinary!! We started with the Kaulua pork spring rolls. Melt in your mouth. The service was superb from when we first walked in to when we left. Warm, attentive, and friendly. I would not hesitate to go back again!!

Beautiful location that is meant for special occasions, because watching the beautiful sunset from…read morethe windows/outside is very special! We sat away from the windows lol. But we got up and saw it from outside the restaurant during sunset. Pupu platter: Kalua pork egg rolls, crab cake, sticky ribs. Fantastic starter, highly recommend due to the great selection. Special: kanpachi. Beautiful fish, well portioned! Mushroom and steak pasta: rich and creamy, steak cooked to temp was a nice surprise! Our server was very attentive to our table! Glasses never emptied, suggestions were taken, and the vibe was kept immaculate, thank you! We will be back for this classic style dinner in the big island

The service here is ALWAYS great whether a regular or a visitor! Bartenders are fun and friendly…read moreand the food is great! My favorite are the tenders in Nashville heat with mac and cheese (which is AMAZING) or their mash potatoes and gravy! Therefore, I don't understand what Michael L. is complaining and regarding his bartender and her personal beliefs that she's ABSOLUTELY is entitled to; as are you! Unless you believe that freedom of speech is just good for a select few? And while your political views differ, it doesn't give you or anyone else the right to push your own OPINION and BELIEFS on others given actual FACTS and TRUTH about the actual state of things! And I find it ABSOLUTELY ironic that you call her anti-Amercan given that supposedly America is supposed to stand for I higher moral compass and protection of humanity, yet, at the moment let's reassess how things are going right now. Furthermore, learn your history bc I also think it's super F****n ironic that you're in Hawai'i talking about being anti-American. Why yes, of course we are anti-America since they have been illegally occupying our Kingdom for over a 100 years! And of course, like everything else America does it's all for FINANCIAL gain. They don't care about who they hurt! #doyourresearch #hawaiididnotwamttobethe50thState Leave my cool people at Willie's alone! They are professionals and they treat all people the same, UNLESS, you want to push your opinions on them and trash them for their beliefs. #constitutiom #freedomofspeech

They have decent food. You walk up to the counter and place your order and a server will bring it…read moreto your table. There isn't table side service. It is overpriced. $22 for 3 chicken tenders, a side, 2 small sliced pickles and a slice of white bread is a bit much. The food is better than average but it doesn't justify the cost. My main issue is this is one of the places that push the credit card processing fees to the customer. This isn't a tiny mom & pop business that gets little foot traffic. This place is usually pretty busy. I tend to avoid places that push these fees to the customer. This was unheard of prior to Covid but now many places do this and for that reason, this is a place I won't suggest to people or routinely visit. The food is 3.5/5 but overall, I'm giving it a 3/5 because of the high prices and credit card fees.

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!

We absolutely love this place!…read more We come to Kona every year, and we make sure to visit this place at least once! First, the service is ALWAYS great! The hostess and servers are always friendly. Our experience with our servers has been amazing. They were always friendly, efficient, and attentive. This time was no exception! We got the mixed-platter (you get to choose two entrees), and we chose the Korean chicken and short ribs. We chose the artificial crab salad for the side. It came with two scoops of rice, and Furikake sprinkled on top. The short ribs were tender, seasoned, and cooked perfectly (you get 4 pieces). The Korean chicken had a crunchy outside, and the inside was tender. They were absolutely great!!! We also ordered fries, which were well seasoned, but sadly they weren't fresh (hence the 4 stars). They weren't hot, and they were a bit wilted (but we still ate them. LOL). For dessert, we got the Brookie with vanilla ice cream and Chantilly cream. Wow, it was the perfect way to end lunch! There was plenty of seating, but it does get busy. Big tables can accommodate larger parties. 100% recommend!

Weekend waitlist was around 30 minutes to get seated. Then took 30 minutes to get the food. It's a…read morereally popular and happening place. Live music on the patio. Food was just ok. Portions were generous. Kids menu was very well priced. Parking can get challenging as there are many other restaurants in the area.