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    Ola Brew

    4.4 (709 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    OLA BREW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Annie D.

    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

    David S.

    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.

    Mang Y.

    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.

    Ola burger, fries and boujee beer flight
    Sara B.

    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!

    Mo Hazy is awesome
    Glenn G.

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

    Robin D.

    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!

    Fish & Chips
    D C.

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

    Keizzel C.

    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.

    April E.

    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.

    Lemon Lime hard seltzer
    Tasha K.

    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.

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    Katrina V.

    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.

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    Joe L.

    They have a good selection of seltzers and hard drinks as well as a handful of beers. After all, it is a brewery. You have to go to the bar to order your drinks and/or food. They bring it out to your table but sometimes there are long lines to place your order. The prices are a bit steep. $20 for a burger & fries. It's next door to my dive shop so we stopped in after a day of diving.

    Pork tacos... about 4" flour tortilla
    Tristan B.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Ola Brew

    What day and time is trivia night?

    Trivia is on Monday evenings at 6 pm.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Federal law doesn't allow dogs in especially restaurants IF they aren't *service animals* (ESA's are NOT Service Animals - the latter are highly trained for a specific set of tasks for someone with any one of hundreds of different types of… Read more

    Is there a tour of the brewery? And is there a cider, seltzer or tea flight? Thanks!

    Not sure about the tour, it wasn't offered when we were there. But they do flights of all their drinks on tap. You can pick anything you'd like for the flight including ciders, seltzers, and teas.

    Can you bring food from outside and just have beers? Thanks!

    Aloha Will, Unfortunately, we do not allow outside food anymore as we have a great in-house food… Read more

    Are kids allowed?

    Absolutely! We just ask that they do not sit directly at the bar. Thank you for asking! And thank you all for answering as well!

    Would you go here for a 10 year anniversary? We will be doing a romantic dinner/sunset walk on the beach in the evening and I wanted to surprise my husband with something different...…

    Kids fine. Romantic dinner. No. It's great tacos. But very informal

    Can you bring food into the brewery?

    No outside food is allowed. They have a full menu.

    Do they have happy hour?

    Not that I know of. Message or call them for a firm answer though.

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    Kona Brewing

    Kona Brewing

    4.0(3.4k reviews)
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    This place was super cool!! We came just for drinks after already eating dinner, and tried the…read moreflight. I loved the cute little map that comes with the flight to remember what each beer is. The service was also very fast and friendly. Even though most other patrons were also there to eat dinner, we never felt rushed or disregarded for only ordering a little flight of beers. We really enjoyed the beers and would definitely go back again, maybe for food as well next time.

    We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon ~ 1:45 p.m. I haven't been here in a while so I was pleasantly…read moresurprised to find plenty of parking spaces as well as seats in the restaurant. We went to the bar area because in the past, without reservations, that was your only real shot of getting seated without a significant wait. That wasn't an issue today. We both ordered a large pizza. I got the Captain, and my buddy did a "Build your own" with 3-4 ingredients. We each had a single drink (pint of beer and a vodka soda) and the check including tip was $100. That is a lot of money for two pizzas, and two drinks. I will say our server was on top of it the entire time. She checked on us several times and was great. My pizza was good. I feel like they subtracted some ingredients from the past but it was tasty. The sauce had a hint of sweetness but not over the top. I did like the crust, although some may have found it to be slightly undercooked; it was but I didn't mind. Our orders came out quickly, pizzas were tasty, service was great. 4/5 stars because for pizza, it seems a bit pricey.

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    Kona Brewing - Servers at the kitchen station

    Servers at the kitchen station

    Kona Brewing - Ahi tar tar - 8.5/10 avocado overpowered the fish a little but the rice, teriyaki sauce avocado work really well together.

    Ahi tar tar - 8.5/10 avocado overpowered the fish a little but the rice, teriyaki sauce avocado work really well together.

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    Hawaii Forest & Trail

    4.8(368 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about Wilson and the Mauna Kea Summit & Stars excursion…read more Wilson was incredibly well spoken and knowledgeable and I learned so much! He did all of this while navigating steep roads (not all paved) and feeding us amazing chicken stew, cookies, and hot cocoa. This was a truly memorable and magical trip and the weather was just perfect! Everything was well organized and I cannot recommend them enough

    We went on an almost 100% full (flower) moon. It was special to see the terminator line on the…read moreCelestron telescope - it had such great definition! The color of Mauna Kea with the moon shining on it was so magical all around us. There were some clouds that cleared pretty well by the end of our star gazing. We were the last ones up there so it got dark enough to see more than you'd expect with the moon. Jeff, our awesome tour guide, used a laser pointer to help us see the constellations we usually can't back at home. The images on the digital telescope like nebulas, the moon & star clusters were an amazing addition to have as keepsakes. My husband and I felt he made the tour a great balance of learning and fun. He had the group feeling like family before we even left from the pickup lot. Things to consider: I do recommend following the moons cycles booking this tour/your trip if this is especially important for you to see as many stars as possible. The sunset and views of the observatory's make it awesome anyways :) I struggled with altitude sickness around 12,000 ft. Jeff had made sure to let us know beforehand if we experienced any issues to speak up. I was hesitant as I know it would mean turning the whole tour around, but some tingling turned to dizziness and then a brief fainting. He immediately stopped the bus and helped ground me and make sure I was completely okay & coherent before letting me know our options for the tour. We made it up to the top with 2 more (included in tour) stops and I felt better with each one having more time to acclimate :) Thank you Jeff!! You handled this so professionally and I appreciate your check-ins for the rest of the trip. It's cold even with parka and gloves. It's so worth packing warm shoes and layers. The bus had ac and heat so that was great! Do it if you can! Awe-inspiring! Such an unreal environment that makes you wonder about so many things. Just take the precautions seriously, move slow and breathe deep.

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    Hawaii Forest & Trail - Take a dip in a private waterfall on our Hilo Tropical Waterfall Tour.

    Take a dip in a private waterfall on our Hilo Tropical Waterfall Tour.

    Hawaii Forest & Trail - Explore pristine lava tubes when you venture with Hawaii Forest & Trail.

    Explore pristine lava tubes when you venture with Hawaii Forest & Trail.

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