Beautiful setting, delicious food, and such a great team. We enjoyed Voyagers so much that we came…read moreback twice during our trip! On our first visit, I had the fish & chips, which were excellent. The fish was breaded with panko, giving it a perfect, light crunch. I'm now convinced all fish & chips should be prepared this way! I also loved the local influence of using opakapaka rather than the more traditional mahi-mahi. The fish had fantastic flavor and was cooked beautifully. On our second visit, I went for the Cubano made with kalua pork, and everything about it worked. Great bread, tons of flavor, tender pork, and perfectly cooked fries. Everyone in our group was happy with their food both times. The setting is another reason to come. Voyagers sits right at the edge of the bay, making it perfect for a daytime lunch or happy hour. In the evening, the torches are lit, and when we visited, there was wonderful live music that completely changed the atmosphere. It's mostly outdoors with plenty of room to spread out, so you really get to enjoy being in Kona. A special shoutout to Eric, who took such great care of us. He was incredibly accommodating, had a great attitude, and was genuinely fun to be around. We even ran into him again around town, which was a nice surprise! Our server a few nights later was equally awesome, although unfortunately I didn't catch his name. We were a huge party there on Saturday night until close, and he did a terrific job patiently handling the group. Great food, a beautiful waterfront atmosphere, and genuinely warm service. We're very happy to see this spot reopened as Voyagers. Keep up the great work, Eric and team!

Casual place with an ocean view of the bay and pier…read more Entertaining wave action. We love their grilled fish sandwich. Service is friendly and real which adds to the comfortable casual environment. This is our go to lunch and dinner spot. Prices are fair for fresh quality food and drinks. If you like a good IPA try Kua Bay IPA

Great service was very helpful with the menu. Food was good…read moretoo the shrimp was really big and good sauce with it. Enjoyed the spaghetti bolognese. My girlfriend enjoyed her food too. Really cool Oceanside views.

Amazing GF Garlic Shripm with GF bread. OMG. IYKYK…read more The service was fantastic and the staff was flexible and has great recommendations. Perfect sunset Mai tai.

The hubby and I had a lovely time at Huggo's celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary. They…read moresqueezed us in with an 11th hour reservation ~ I hadn't made one prior to our arrival to Kona since we landed from the mainland that afternoon and didn't want to risk missing it if we had travel hiccups. Loved how all of the staff were so welcoming, each calling us "friends" throughout our visit. They gave us a terrific table overlooking the ocean and the blazing tiki torch really added some authentic flare. The sweet live music was another bonus. The cocktails were strong. The bread basket and spreads were delicious and quickly devoured. I went for the sizzling shrimp and he opted for the hook, line and sinker catch of the day, which contributed proceeds to recovery efforts from the devastating effects of Hurricane Lala, which had passed through just about a week before our trip. All in all, a great experience and just a quick stroll from our hotel, which was so convenient given our long day of travel to the island.

I decided to celebrate my 60th birthday by dining at Huggo's. The experience could not have been…read morebetter! The manager, Steve, was very welcoming, friendly and personable. He found me an excellent table with a perfect view of the ocean and surrounding coast. Despite being super busy, he chatted with me about cities in California that we both would be seeing soon and had family there. My server, Michelle, was also very friendly, attentive and personable. She made excellent suggestions about the menu. When it came time to bring out my birthday desert, she was very careful to keep the birthday candle lit. Then she sang happy birthday to me in a fantastic singing voice! The food quality, taste, presentation and spectacular ocean views were also outstanding! Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had! Ohana means family, and the friendly staff at Huggo's made me feel like I was part of theirs and also made me feel like a makamaka or close friend. I will definitely be coming to visit Huggo's the next time I'm on the big island of Hawaii! Mahalo! -=Kirk Rowert

Shout out to Madison for excellent service for our party of 12. The best I've seen in a long time…read more Thank you Madison . And the food was very good.

A great bar and grill by one of the more popular beaches in the Kona area. They have a killer patio…read moreoverlooking the beach and the ocean, so rightfully most tables are outside. Tons of seating, they could serve hundreds at a time with all those tables. Servers and bartenders were awesome! Expect a short wait at peak lunch and dinner time slots. The bar is great, with island spirited cocktails and some local brews on tap! Snacked on plenty of appetizers, they were tasty!

I came back a couple times because I enjoyed their fish sandwich more than I expected!…read more I needed a fish sandwich fix and they were the closest and easiest to get to from the King Kamehameha courtyard. Their sandwich comes either made with Mahi, ono, or ahi, depending on the availability. The fish sandwich was solid and the pineapple slaw was a nice touch of variety for a dive bar. Overall, chill place and wouldn't mind going back.

I came here for lunch because I had a gift card and I can see why locals don't frequent this place…read more Very poor hospitality; the hostess was the best part and she literally only walked us to our table. Sat in the back covered area near the bathrooms. Our waitress was a middle-aged lady who didn't even greet us. First thing out of her mouth was "what are you having to drink?" Mind you there were only two other tables occupied in that seating area. What's worse was a lady dressed in casual clothes (pink shirt and denim shorts) who wore a crossbody strap that held her phone. She looked like a tourist, but then she started seating people. At one point, she grabbed a full sauce bottle from a pantry approximately one table away from us. The bottle dropped and glass shattered. The sauce even hit my ankle. LUCKILY, the glass did not. Did she say anything or ask if I was ok? Nope. Nothing. She proceeded to grab cleaning supplies and carried on. The food here was mid, which was also a bummer. Do not recommend.

Amazing food! Jennifer was patient, informative, and incredibly kind, which made the experience…read moreeven better. The food overall was awesome. The tri-tip tacos were just okay for me -- next time I'd probably try them with chicken instead. The ʻulu was absolutely delicious and definitely a standout dish. Sat looking at the ocean !! Nice

Loved the Temple Kichen and Bar. The star of the show here is their Flatbreads and Meat. That is…read morewhat they are known for. Came in on a 4 PM Saturday afternoon after 7 hours of travel. Ravenous and throat parched, the pictures for The Temple drew us in. Restaurant was empty save a family of 6 sitting in the corner. To summarize the experience the food tasted as delicious as it looked. Service was spot on. Skip the barbecue chicken tacos they were overrated. Our server warned against it but we were feeling chicken. It was a mid dish. The star of the show was the Calabrese Flatbread. It was phenomenal. Really tasty, ample cheese, marinara sauce, with large chunks of sausage that were so flavorful. The potatoes we got were supposed to be island potatoes and tasted okay with lots of Chimmichuri Sauce. Ask for more on the side to dip the potatoes in. Kona beer on tap, Michelob in bottles, and some nice house drinks to round it off. Their dessert selection looked tasty, but so full that stomach was hurting after the meal. Will be back again if I'm in the area!

Had an excellent lunch here today with Tara…read more We ordered the Thai chicken salad and firecracker wings. They were both amazingly fresh and light. Just what we needed for a lunch on our way to other activities. We got a couple of mocktails that were super citrusy and fresh. Really enjoyed the view over the Lagoon as well. Tara was excellent and made many suggestions that were spot on. She also let me create my own mocktail starting with a version of what they had and adding some club soda. The service was friendly and fast.

Located in the middle of Downtown Kona, top floor of the Coconut Grove. Service was a bit slow, got…read morethe Steakhouse burger with Cajun fries which was average. Ambiance is nice overlooking the ocean but that's about it. Attached parking lot is available.

We love Mexican food and decided to give Pancho & Lefty's for dinner. It was a great experience all…read morethe way around. We had an excellent server who was very friendly. The chips and salsa were really good- although the salsa looked like it might not be very flavorful- but it was really good. Not as spicy as some might like but def more flavor than some. The food was excellent and we finished the meal with a piece of their mud pie. We've tried mud pie at a few other restaurants on the island but this one was the best by far. All in all this was a great experience and we will be back.

TLDR: Recommended for people that want to control their calories because the food doesn't inspire…read moreyou. Everything was OK, but not good or great. The place is clean enough and we we seated quickly, but that was about the end of what I feel they did well. The wait staff was efficient though not friendly in a manner that we've come to expect of the big island. We asked for a sample taste of the Chili Verde, but were denied. I probably would have ordered the Chili Verde, but I am particular about what I think is great Chili Verde and they seemed afraid to let us try it. I've never had that experience at a restaurant before and should have taken it as a sign to go somewhere else. The rest of our food was OK. It didn't taste bad, but it was bland to unappetizing. Our table had a chili relleno, burrito, tamales, and a taco/enchilada combo. None of us finished our plates because the food was...not great. There are so many great options along that strip in Kona...just keep walking and you'll find a better option.