I've eaten at the Hilo location a couple of years ago, and wanted to see what the Kona taproom is like. It's out of the way, closer to the Costco than downtown. Parking can be a bit tight. Their lot only has space for 3-4 cars, so expect street parking. The venue itself is nicely laid out, spacious, with lots of wood and pretty design features. Plenty of tables, bar tops, and bar seating. There's also a side room with merch. The drinks on offer don't include their okoleha'o yet, but there's a very nice variety. My friend and I both had hard seltzers, which are always refreshing and delicious without being too sweet. The smash burgers and shoe string fries are so good, and the service is outstanding! I'm glad we stopped in! read more

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

Ola Brew - Mo hazy ipa - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

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My wife and I stopped by Ola Brew on a Monday afternoon for some beers and the brewery was not too busy, 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! read more

Ola Brew - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Since these reviews are generally food-centric, I'm going to focus on the food, not the beer, because the beard ola has always been top notch. No complaints whatsoever there. Food-wise, we ordered the fungi pizza with added chicken and jalapenos. We were both pretty disappointed at what $26 got us in the way of what looked like a kids size pizza. The arugula was great but it was almost a salad on top of the pizza by itself so it made it very hard to grab some arugula. While you're trying to manage a slice of pizza. The pizza wasn't bad but just really didn't have a lot of pizzazz (pun intended). Would I order it again, maybe, but not at the $26 price for what you get. I know things are high here. We're regular and repeat visitors of the islands, but I think ola could do a little bit better with their prices for something so small. read more

Ola Brew - Really think this should be called an appetizer size Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

First time visitor at the Taproom. Very nice facility on Luhia St. just up the road from Target. Tried a flight of 4. Ma'a lager was very good, not crazy about the Hazy Light, Porter was very good, Strata Pilsner was very good. Good service. Didn't eat here but nice looking menu. Will eat next time. Good ambiance. read more

Ola Brew - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

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A great little local brewery. We walked in for a break from the heat. The air conditioning was blowing but only seemed to move the warm area around. The main seating area has a limited table selection. But let's get vwck to the beer and food. The food selection is okay with the highlight being the fish burger that is wonderful and deep fried cauliflower is another highlight for food selection. The beer selection is very good, after all this is a brewery. From pilsner through porter all of the boxes for me. The service here is pretty good with ordering at the bar for food and beverage. There is another brewery just down the street that might be a slightly better choice. read more

Ola Brew - Hydration break - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Ola Brew isn't as well known as Kona Brewing, but it's a nice alternative. It's very casual, and mostly self-serve. You choose any open table, and walk up to the bar to order. There's a water and utensils station that you help yourself to. I don't drink beer, but the folks I was with enjoyed their beverages. As for the food menu, it's not bad. There's some salads, some pizzas, and some "favorites". What we ordered: + Beer battered cauliflower - not bad, but a bit too much batter. + Fried fish burger - yummy - fish was crispy and flakey. + Chicken wings - winner + Pepperoni pizza - quite good if you like your crust bready, which I do. Overall, a chill place to hang out and enjoy yourself. read more

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Great selection of beer one of the best on the Big Island. We had the burger and pizza and chicken wings. Was good for the brew .staff are very friendly chill place to hang out. read more

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Great ambiance, staff, drinks, food, convenient parking, outdoor seating, dog and family friendly. Every time we visit we end up here, looking forward to visiting their Hilo location soon, too. Distilled spirits, locally owned, hard seltzer and tea, tap beer and flights available. Bao buns were on today's special when we ordered at the counter. Hubs had fish and chips, and our friends split an Ola Burger, my vegan and GF beet salad was the bomb. read more

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Decent crowd due to the World Cup. They have plenty of drinks due to their brewery. They also have a nice selection of food (for a brewery) but it is a bit pricey for bar food. For instance, $20 for a smash burger. Anyway, good food if you don't mind the prices. We stopped in for a drink then left to eat elsewhere. read more

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We had difficulties finding a dining spot near our lodging without a long wait. Thankfully, Ola Brew was able to sit us immediately. Started with flight of Hard Juice (enjoyed the Lilikoi orange and GLO). Lechon was crispy and well-prepared. Dan Dan Gnocchi was an amazing experience: Pillowy gnocchi infused with Asian-influenced sauce (slightly sweet, a bit spicy), topped with peanut, aliʻi mushroom, gentle and well-balanced. read more

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Fish sandwich was very fresh and the fries were very good touch! The burger is also a good option as well. We enjoyed the flights they had to offer but some of the "hard juices" are a bit too bitter. I had the "OG BEER" flight and 3/4 were pretty good! read more

Ola Brew - sign - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

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Ola Brewing has something for everyone - beer, seltzer and hard juice. Husband got a custom flight and I ordered the dragonfruit lemonade. They even gave me small tasters of other hard juices. The beet salad was delicious and a nice option to get those greens in while on the island. The wings were a little dry but crispy and not fatty. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Reasonable pricing. Super friendly bartenders. TVs playing sports if that's your thing. Free street parking read more

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Great spot to watch a game and enjoy some beer and food. There are a few spots in the front lot but additional street parking available. We ordered the roasted beet salad with chicken and 6 buffalo wings. The food came out fast and had great flavor. The bartender was very friendly and provided us with recommendations not only for Ola but also in the area. He even switched the tv to a game I wanted to watch. The beer was also cold and had numerous options. I opted for a flight initially which you get to choose any 4. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

Ola Brew - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Super good vibe even on a mid day Wednesday! Island vibe music was good and loud. Beer and hard juice flight was excellent. Bao Bun special was on point. Phil's steak was our favorite. Locals Kept coming in the later it got. It's clear this is a hangout for the hard working and retired of the big island. As vacationers We felt comfy and stayed quiet a while. All they need is a dance floor cause we were feeling the jams. read more

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I love a good brewery so I had to check out Ola when reading up on where to grab a drink on the Big Island. They have a small parking lot with a couple spots but it's in an industrial area so there's street parking. Throughout the time we were there it was great to see the staff engaging with the regulars and be so welcoming. The space is a little unassuming at first as you need to order inside but they seem to have plenty of connecting indoor spaces and even outdoor spaces for large groups. We opted for bar seating so we could watch the game while we enjoyed our flights. The flights were a great way to try their classic beers and some of their seltzers. read more

Ola Brew - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Relaxed, modern establishment in Kailua Kona. Locals and tourists come here to enjoy some brews and good food. I liked the variety here; there's a number of flights to choose from and you can have beer, "hard juice" or seltzer. Order at the bar and they bring it to your table. Food came out quick and hot. The chicken wings were crispy with a light tempura batter. Smash burger was awesome and fries were crispy. Music was upbeat and fun, without being too loud. Would definitely recommend this as an alternative to nearby Kona brewing! read more

Ola Brew - Ola burger, fries and boujee beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Great stable food with some of their beer samples. Service was a little slow considering it was not crowded. read more

Ola Brew - Main floor. Bar and seating. - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

This place is a gem! We went on our last day of vacation and if we went earlier in our trip we would've gone multiple times. The atmosphere was fantastic with a family friendly bar/restaurant feel. The service was great and accommodating. And the food was some of the best we had with a unique feel to it. The pesteroni was our favorite pizza but all pizza and salads were delicious! The beer was delicious and refreshing, especially in the hot day! read more

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This girl loves herself an Ola brew, hard seltzer, and hard tea! Even better to get it off the tap vs a can when on Oahu. Love the large bar and friendly staff. The food choices are varied and I enjoyed my selection. Definitely a must stop when in Kona! read more

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Years ago the beer was horrible. Thought we'd try it again. Glad we did. Beer is good and food is even better. Nice chill atmosphere. I had pork tacos and that pig is stellar! My hubby had a burger it was also amazing. Even the fries were good! Merch is also nice. Comfy shirts wirh good designs. Ola is back on our map for big island. We will be back. I look forward to trying more food next trip. read more

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Ola Brew in Kailua-Kona offers great beer and unique hard seltzers, teas, and juices. We got the OG beer flight and lemon lime hard seltzer. The OG beer flight was a fun way to taste all the local beers they brew, and the hard seltzer was light and refreshing. I've had their other hard seltzers and I'd say the lemon lime wasn't my favorite flavor, but the ginger and hibiscus lavender are yummy! Vibe: The restaurant has a slightly dark, chill vibe with multiple TVs playing sports games throughout the restaurant. You can order your drinks at the bar. They have food, which we didn't order but all the dishes that others were eating looked delicious! The staff were friendly and the restaurant itself wasn't too crowded, but had a fun vibe that wasn't too loud or rowdy. Parking: They have only a few tight stalls in front of the restaurant, but there is also street parking available in the area. read more

Ola Brew - Lemon Lime hard seltzer - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

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The food was very delicious. Fresh, cooked with Aloha. Nice presentation and good flavors. Beyond expectations when it comes to bar food. We ordered the plate special of Kalua pork, sides of sweet potato and spicy imitation crab salad, w/ 2 scoops of rice. Pork bao buns and the most excellent fish and chips. Lovely lady who took our orders at the bar was really friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Grabbed a drink before dinner as friends suggested a good place to go outside of Kona brewery. I opted for hard juices as 6% abv. It's nice they have an 8oz option. Inside was hot as no AC. Would've been better to sit out had there not been crazy rain. It's a local spot as got quite busy for a Tuesday night. read more

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Excellent food and beer. Came back 3 times while on vacation in Kona! Very nice staff each time we visited and excellent ambiance. read more

Ola Brew - Mo Hazy is awesome - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Came by for a late-night bite since nothing much was open. The review is just for the food since we didn't get to try the beers and wasn't there when their is live music - likely would be great ambiance. The burger and wings were both decent. The wings are not tossed though - all come naked and you have the dip it in the sauce of your choice. Probably enjoyed the burger a little more than the wings. You order at the bar and they bring the food to you. Utensils, napkins, water cups, to-go boxes all self-serve. read more

Ola Brew - Burger and wings - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Beer is the best on the island by far BUT the food needs improving. The waiter told me the fish and chips were tempura battered and it was extremely far from that. It was literally battered like a hot dog and was soggy. I wouldn't call this fish and chips. The coleslaw it came with wasn't even dressed and the vegetables looked like they've been sitting in the fridge for days. My boyfriend got the wings which came recommended by the bartender. It was nothing to shout about. One of the worst meals we've had on the island. Would not come back for the food. Only giving this 3/5 because the beer was yum. Food was 1.5/5. read more

Solid local spot to grab a beer! Fast, friendly service and some outdoor seating to take in the Hawaiian breeze. read more

Ola Brew - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Excellent beer! Ice cold and great tasting. Fish and chips (mahi mahi) really tasty fries and good slaw. Fun place worth going to read more

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The good: I had an amazing and interesting beet salad with a delicious zesty turmeric salad dressing. The bad: Monday night trivia host had the sound system so loud it was painful. Why so over the top loud in a small space? The outdoor areas should be signed as non-smoking. Breathing vape and smoke did not enhance our dining experience on the deck. read more

Not much parking in the lot, but could be easy to find on the street! It was our first stop of our Hawaii trip since I came in through a late flight. Walking in, the vibes were really nice! They had a live singer and people in the restaurant were also singing along. At the counter, we ordered a pestoroni pizza and a sunset drink to share. Honestly the pizza took a longggg while for some reason, we were just about to call in and check for the update, but finally our pizza arrived. First few bites, the pizza was really nice (probably bc I was hungry) but after settling in and thinking about it... it's just a pepperoni pizza with pesto sauce 'drizzle' haha. I wish the crust was softer, but it's a basic pizza. Gets the job done. Trying the sunset drink, it was our first time trying something like this, or a "hard juice" and I guess it's quite literal. I remembered it just being a sweet juice drink, but it tasted alright. Solid place to go to if anywhere else is closed. I liked the vibes here the most! read more

Ola Brew - Pestoroni and sunset special - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Wow. Food is awesome. I fell in love with thier seltzers which are so flavorful and tangy, I had to have 3. Will definitely be back! read more

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Ola is a nice local brewhouse in Kona. It has a good selection of beers including a number of IPAs. I really liked the A'A IPA. There a bunch of cool signs all over the brewhouse. Overall good experience. I would go again. read more

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It looks like I've already reviewed this place. Setting expectations, this is not full service. There is friendly self service at the bar. They don't have much in the way of cutlery, mostly you have to eat with your hands. You can get a to go box if you want to share, I didn't see plates. There is water available for you to take. But the beer is great and the food is good. I really like the mushroom pizza. Hubby devoured his burger. AC was cold, beer was cold, food was hot and tasty. For this kind of a place, that's pretty much what you get! read more

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Well I have always loved Ola Brew but I hate - like detest - like nails on a chalkboard- country music ( sorry if you like it , I really don't ) so when it was my last night in Hawaii and we headed here / this was the last thing o expected and it killed the whole experience for me ! Play me rock, play me top 40, play Hawaiian slack - hell drag out Christmas but don't play me Country music!! Beers were good - we did the IPA flight - not the greatest IPA - but great IPA for Hawaii! Menu lost a lot of its local focus but mushroom pizza was killer and enjoyed the beet salad ! Daughter did not care for wings and their pizza looked unimpressive! Service was fast! Bar has a cool indoor and outdoor area but music killed it for me !! read more

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Here's the thing there's a lot of things that I really like about this place. The food is pretty good. If you're looking to fill up and have a lot of food this might not be the one you want. But it's tasty food. The portion sizes are not equal. We saw a plate go by with fish and chips, and it was really generous with fish and so we ordered it and then when ours came, it was not quite so generous, and we were disappointed. And we had one basket that had a lot of fries and another basket but didn't have a lot of fries so I'm not sure if there's some quality control going on back there or what but that might be something that could be looked at because they should be equal. On that note service where to start I get that large parties might be hard, but in this in parties, here are not hard. You see yourself. You order yourself. You go to the bar and then you order. You get your own water you get your own drinks you get your own food. There shouldn't be a lot of service other than bringing the things to you. Requiring a gratuity of 20%, which is if you ask me extreme for a group of six or more is frustrating at the very least... at the point that we showed up there was very little else open, and there were six of us... given our odds of finding anything else open we ate here anyway... and even though we weren't completely full, we decided not to order anything else because we were gonna get hit with another 20% to order... and that's for us to go to the bar and order our own food and wait for it like a fast food place?? so I gotta ask why is there a 20% gratuity for the same level of service as everybody else that's here at this place? Everyone is here goes to the bar orders the food. Everyone that's here sits down at their own table that they find. There are plenty of large tables or we can split up our own party. When you tip for service ahead of time, it really doesn't encourage good service either. I'm beating a dead horse. Let's move on shall we? The brown ale divine... the lilikoi orange hard juice also amazing, dry if you like that... fish and chips was really tasty again. Ours was a little slim compared to another one we saw...? Maybe it's just luck of the draw but tasty, tastes really fresh. Tacos not very big but very yummy. I got the side salad. I was told it wouldn't have tomatoes, but it did have one sliced so if you have allergies, beware... I do, but luckily they were on the side of the salad, and I took my chances. My allergies are mild. Asking the kids about the burgers they said they're great. I think they might've still been a little on the hungry side afterwards, but they are teenagers?? The chicken wings were really tasty and cooked right. Ranch was good, like homemade? But the buffalo sauce was a little sweet. So my fair reader that's pretty much what we've got... good food mixed but bag review. read more

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Food was solid. I had the Caesar salad and my daughter got the burger -- we both enjoyed our meals. I tried their lager and, as someone who usually goes for lagers, it just wasn't my favorite. That was a bit disappointing for me personally, but taste is subjective. Service was decent. You order at the counter rather than having table service, which is typical for a smaller brewery setting. The vibe is casual and straightforward -- nothing fancy, just a laid-back brewery atmosphere. If you're brewery hopping, it's worth a stop to check out. That said, I personally prefer Kona Brewing overall -- both the beer selection and the ambiance/food experience feel more polished to me. read more

Food is $$. Beer is $. Limited onsite parking is available but street side parking is also available but based on availability. We had their beet pizza, beer battered cauliflower, farm fries, their lager and pink lemonade. The beer was light and refreshing and so was the lemonade. Pizza is only available in 10 inch size and was light and very tasty. The beer battered cauliflower is a must eat with their ola sauce and soy garlic sauce. Overall I would recommend the place. read more

Ola brew is one of our favorite spots when visiting Hawaii island. Not only are the beers delicious, but the atmosphere is perfect for dates, large groups, and visiting tourists/locals alike. A favorite of mine is the Kiawe porter, which is intermittently available in our local stores on Oahu. This round, also tried their dragonfruit Lilikoi milkshake IPA, which was so different than anything I've ever drank. We love how they utilize local flavors and trends, and tend to have a variety outside of straight IPAs on their menu regularly. In addition to beer, this community-owned brewery produces seltzers, alcoholic juices, and are breaking out in the spirit market. Many are available for sale in 6 packs as well at their storefront. We have tried food here, and for your standard bar/brew fare, we were pleased. And! They have TVs in case you're looking for a more laid back scene on a Saturday or Sunday for sports. Something for everyone! read more

Ola Brew - Breweries Near Me - Kailua-kona, Hawaii

Ola Brew is easily the best brewery on the island. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff is welcoming, and the drinks are next level. It is the kind of place where you actually feel the aloha, from the first pour to the last sip. It is just down the street from another brewery that used to be a favorite but has slowly lost its charm and honestly, its aloha too. Ola feels like the fresh breath Kona has been needing. The space is open and clean with a cool view into the brewing area, and there is plenty of room to hang out inside or outside. The beer lineup is creative and always changing. Everything I tried was solid with bold flavors, great balance, and something for everyone. They also have seltzers and ciders if beer is not your thing. Whether you are a local or just visiting, this should be your go to. It is everything a Hawaii brewery should be. read more

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