While the exterior might look unassuming, you're in for some authentic lau lau and great customer…read moreservice. The food was so hot and fresh. We tried the chicken and pork lau lau and the pork was our favorite. The mango sago dessert was instantly devoured. I ended up purchasing a cute sticker from the shop. Super happy with the experience and such lovely owners.

This is a must stop for ral Hawaiian food if you are near Captain Cook on the Big Island…read more Super friendly staff. Small place but food is amazing. Had chicken laulau, kalua pig/cabbage and mac salad. Meat was SO tender!! Coconut cake for dessert Delicious!

If you're coming to the Big Island and skip Manago Hotel Restaurant, you're doing it wrong…read more This place is the definition of old Hawaiʻi no frills, no gimmicks, just some of the best home-style food you'll find anywhere. The menu is small, but that's part of the magic. They do what they do exceptionally well, and every plate tastes like it's been made with care for generations. The service? Hands down some of the best on the island. Friendly, genuine, and welcoming the kind of aloha that can't be faked. If you're wondering what to order, you can't go wrong with the butterfish or the hamburger steak both are absolute island classics. And if you're a pork chop fan, you're in for a treat. They're absolutely delightful. One favor if you're visiting: leave the snobby tourist attitude at the airport. Slow down, be patient, respect the people, and enjoy this place for what it is. Manago isn't trying to be trendy or impress influencers. It's an island institution, and that's exactly why it's so special. Mahalo to everyone at Manago for another fantastic meal. I'll be back every chance I get.

I finally got to try the pork chops at Manago Hotel! It comes in 2 different sizes, either a 10 oz…read moreor a 15 oz. I went with the 10 oz and my daughter and I shared it. My husband got the fried opelu. Gravy and grilled onions are an additional 50 cents each. The pork chops were pretty thick and was enough for the both of us. Honestly, it wasn't anything spectacular, but I read and heard so much about it. They bring out 3 side dishes and tonight it was potato salad, a cucumber/imitation crab salad and shoyu long rice. Rice is served like in a Chinese restaurant in a big bowl and you scoop your own into your bowl. The service was very good, local style with her calling us aunty. So Kona, I love it! The hotel itself is over 100 years old and it is very nostalgic. Don't expect too much, it is home style cooking with local vibes. I enjoyed our dinner there and would go back to try something else on their menu.

absolute best poke I've ever had. All of the fish was very fresh and they had a lot of options. The…read morestaff were very nice and the food came out super quick as well.

Got 1/4 lb of a few different pokes to try. We got the salmon poke, southside sweety poke, shoyu…read morepoke, wasabi poke, slippery Hawaiian, and dhawaiian poke. The salmon and tuna were all very fresh and everything was very well seasoned. The names are very accurate in describing the poke flavor. Our favorites were the salmon poke and the slippery Hawaiian poke, saucy and great balance of savory, salty, umami, and a bit of sweetness. The wasabi poke had a very very strong wasabi flavor, so be warned! We also tried their ube lemonade and Mac salad. The ube lemonade was a nice purple color, but it didn't taste much like ube and the lemonade didn't taste fresh either. The Mac salad was a bit too creamy and dense in our opinion. So we'd skip these but definitely get the poke + rice bowl!

My friend and I found this spot since it was one of the few still open later. As we were here near…read moreclosing, they only had take out options. The restaurant is relatively spacious. The food here is affordable and the portions are great! I got the furikake chicken bowl, which was around $10. They really load it up with chicken and rice. I didn't taste a lot of furikake in my chicken, but it was still good overall. The plaza has lots of parking and the service was quick. If you are in the area, I recommend stopping by.

We stopped by here last night for dinner around 7 pm. It really is like dining at someone's home…read morekitchen! Our server was kind, she made a few suggestions. Food is Asian-local fusion. I ordered the meat Jun and furikake chicken combo plate with Mac salad which I enjoyed. However, the furikake chicken had a lot of pieces that felt like just skin or batter, only a handful of pieces that were real chunks of chicken. Mac salad was good. Meat Jun was about average. My mom had the kalbi and Korean chicken combo plate which she was not impressed with. She thinks it might've been overcooked or refried. She says she would not order again. Also should note that the seafood menu is not fresh caught, if that's what you're looking for. Otherwise, for the prices it's worth a stop!

Just stopped at South Kona Grindz on our way from Black Beach to our resort in Kona and had a great…read moreexperience. Sit in the backyard/patio and you'll feel nature all around you and Hawaiian music in the background. In this day the weather got a bit darker and cool, so we sat there looking around taking in so much beauty. It was so relaxing! The menu had variety and the prices very reasonable. We had the veggie burrito, fish and chips and bbq sandwich. Everything was fresh and delicious. Too bad they didn't offer alcoholic drinks because I was really craving a Big Wave, but it's ok since I they did have local coffee. The lady kindly served it in a to-go cup and off we went. Great little place with Hawaiian vibes and good food!

Friendly and welcoming staff. Relaxing setting. Seating toward the back of the restaurant offers…read morea tranquil setting. Great place for lunch with friends and family. My favorite place for lunch! Phone orders are quick and food is always ready by the time I get there for my pickup. Some of my favs: Pineapple-Cilantro Grilled Ini Fish Tacos. Poke Nachos and Bel's Burrito.

we saw the store sign as we drove by and decided to try it out…read more Found good prices for 1/2 pound Ono fish and a 1/2 pound ahi tuna fish; so far, the Ono fish was delicious. Good quality potatoes, fresh broccoli. Customer service: very good. Parking: easy Tip: take the scenic drive south from Kailua-Kona to Captain Cook area.

I phoned in a special order for a Yellow-fin Ahi block from the fish cutter himself. He reassured…read moreme that he would have it ready for me to pickup later in the day and that it would be readily retrievable by any of the available staff. He emphatically declared that it was not unusual for him to take an order over the phone. I should have realized that it was probably not going to happen when I had to give him my name before ending the call. In retrospect, I should have called him later in the day to see if it was done but it was the first time dealing with him so I was giving him the benefit of my doubts. Guess what? After making a special trip to the store, there was no order to be found anywhere. That was my protein for the next three days and what they had in the counter was not that appetizing and were much larger cuts of fish cuts and no guarantees that they were, in fact, yellow-fin tuna. He guaranteed that he was going to cut a specific weight for me of yellow-fin tuna caught fresh the previous day. I spent at least ten minutes on the phone with him having a very friendly conversation that sounded genuine. The staff offered no apologies or compensation of any sort for my ordeal almost insinuating that I was fabricating the whole situation.

The owners are friendly and sincere! They make beautiful…read morefood and portions are very generous! My favorite is the Se Ew and it's amazing that there's always leftovers for the next day! Thanks, Bee!

The cutest road side stop! Great Thai food, and amazing service! The owner is so kind, humble, and…read moregenuine. The food and is fresh and made with love! The ambiance is great too! Cozy, simple, clean! I will be back to try more as well as post more pictures! This place is a hidden gem

Great dining experience on the deck overlooking ocean. Great…read morecalamari. Seafood pasta bowl was excellent. Several different entrees, all good, enjoyed by our group. A stop every time we come to Kona.

Went for dinner and drinks with the family. Run runner was super good. The new manager is SO NICE…read moreand was busting his buns all through the crazy night. He SAVED the night on more than one occasion. This is one of our favorite stops as it's super close to our house. The views are undeniably some of the best in Kona. They have amazing outdoor patio areas with fire pits. Perfect for gathering.