The Absolute Best Meal on the Island--A Masterclass in Food & Service! If I could give Seafood Bar & Grill 10 stars, I would. This wasn't just a dinner; it was our absolute favorite meal of the entire trip. We didn't even have a special occasion to celebrate--we just had a phenomenal experience here in the past and couldn't wait to return. They somehow managed to exceed every expectation. From the second we walked in, we were blown away. We loved the Tiki Bar, everyone is family when you walk in, history covering the walls ambiafamily-friendly; ev Seafood We were greeted by Dave Yurtin, the owner, who set up a fabulous table for us inside. But here is the kicker: Dave actually remembered us from our first visit two years ago! Talk about a total legend. We couldn't believe his memory--that is next-level hospitality. Our server, Ryan, provided spectacular, world-class service. He didn't write a single part of our big order down and got absolutely everything 100% right. He was attentive, fast, and incredibly sharp--he even remembered at the end that my mother-in-law had asked for onion rings once she was finished, before changing her mind. Incredible! Now, let's talk about the food and drinks because WOW. We started with the drinks, and these were hands-down the absolute best Mai Tais we have had on the island. Every single dish that hit the table was a home run: - Escargot: Wow, wow, wow, wow! Absolutely phenomenal. The pesto and cheese with the garlic bread? Unreal. - Seafood Quesadilla & Coconut Shrimp: Perfectly executed and delicious. - Braised Short Ribs: Out of this world. Fall-off-the-bone tender. - Pineapple Macnut Slaw: Insane flavor. Do not skip this! - Garlic Bread: Spectacular and perfect for soaking up every last bit of flavor. - Fish Linguine: A rich, perfectly balanced cream sauce packed with different types of fresh fish. Somehow, we saved room for dessert and tried FOUR different ones: the Key Lime Pie was unbelievable, the Lilikoi Pie and Kona Coffee Pie were spectacular, and the NY Cheesecake with Lilikoi Sauce was the perfect grand finale. Between Dave's legendary memory, Ryan's flawless service, and a kitchen that doesn't miss, Seafood Bar & Grill is an absolute must-visit. We will be talking about this meal until our next visit! Thank you for an unforgettable night! read more

We have been coming to Seafood Bar and Grill for years on our annual Hawaii vacation and it never disappoints. The owner Dave is always friendly and a pleasure to chat with. I got the ginger steamed clams and they were amazing. We also ordered an extra serving of Parmesan bread because it was so tasty. My dad got the prime rib, which is only available on Tuesdays, and it was great as always. Our server Matt recommended my mom try the black bean seafood combo, and she was pleasantly surprised by how much she loved her meal! My husband got the cajun style fresh catch and loved his meal! We highly recommend this restaurant and love supporting Dave and his team. It's always a great experience! read more

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Casual vibes, stellar food, and friendly staff. You may accidentally drive right on by this casual eatery if you didn't know it was here! We stopped by during happy hour on a Sunday with a party of 4 adults and one child and were immediately seated. We ordered a round of very solid (and strong) mai tais along with some pupus: the coconut shrimp and seafood quesadillas. Both were repeatable, but the seafood quesadilla was especially delicious! For the main, I ordered their fish sandwich, which came with swordfish as the catch of the day. The tartar sauce had a nice tang and just a hint of spice that really made the flavor shine. Would definitely recommend visiting! read more

Seafood Bar & Grill - Seafood quesadilla and coconut shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Kawaihae, Hawaii

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Good service and great atmosphere. I loved the coconut shrimp and the design of the place--lots of quaint tiki stuff. My date had the seafood fried rice, which was also very good! I'm including a fun pic of a sign on display in the dining room. read more

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Headed to Seafood bar/grill yesterday with my brother Isaac/beautiful wife Karen. All (3) of us ordered the platter Ahi special hollandase sauce/green bean vinaigrette/mash potatoes. Bugga mayja poralises. Matt was our server. My wife/I love Matt cause he's a mixology expert to details. Love the entire staff/especiallly da cooks behind the scenes/seeing old friends still coming to Seafood bar/grill ALOHA EVERYONE read more

You boys gotta go to the Seafood Bar said the valet at the Fairmont, several years ago. We were staying at the mauna kea and we drove down the street towards the harbor. there she was the wonderful seafood bar. Tanks for coming. It says on the funny T-shirts because everyone complains about the view. The regulars think it's wonderful the best ocean view in town. It's the port lol. I think it was 2021 We went the first time and met Dave. What a character he's the best. We're twins it was our birthday and he hooked us up with a couple of mai tais. It's a great old school tiki bar. There's decorations everywhere very much like the Mariana sailing club. Back then my brother got the seafood fried rice and I think I got the cheeseburger . Next time in the catch of the day the way they prepare it in the butter it's fantastic. So now it's 2026 we're staying at the Westin and we went back, Dave is only doing a couple days a week. Matt is the bartender. He's the big tall guy a great guy. I did the appetizer specials. I think they go until five and I did the calamari which is fried and cut up like a Katsu . Horseradish dip. I was still hungry. I did the chicken wings. I wonder if they're the free range island chickens, unique. It was a bunch of wings. I think a half dozen anyway the HH apps are 12 bucks mai tais HH I think were six bucks. It's a great deal. Five stars all the way for the best restaurant by the port. and it's reasonable too. Get there it's our kinda place! read more

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Absolutely loved this place. The ambiance is warm, relaxed, and perfect for a night out. The food was outstanding -- especially the fresh fish. The steamed fish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and it's so refreshing to enjoy amazing seafood without anything being deep-fried. We were staying at the Hilton Vacation Club and got 10% off our meal, which was a great perk. And the oyster shooters? Incredible. Fresh, bright, and honestly some of the best we've had. Highly recommend Seafood Bar & Grill for anyone looking for great food, great atmosphere, and a memorable dining experience. read more

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Seafood Bar and Grill is located in Kawaihae on the Kohala coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The restaurant is on the second floor across from an industrial area. Do not park on the ground floor if you have mobility issues. I only saw stairs to the second floor. I did see parking on the second level but it was dark and I couldn't figure out how to get to it. So call first if that is an issue. We sat outside in the patio and enjoyed our meal overlooking the industrial area across from the restaurant. LOL. At first we had trouble getting the attention of our server but once we did everything was fine. I had the steamed fresh swordfish with white rice and vegetables. My husband had the swordfish simply charbroiled with rice and vegetables. I had the key lime pie for dessert. Both our meals were excellent. Highly recommend you try this place. read more

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Fortune smiled upon us when we happened to stop here. Just an instinct richly rewarded in delicious food, amazing mai tais and our server Donnie was off the charts cool not only does he have amazing recommendations and can tell you all the best foods and secret best modifications if you need any but he is also secretly a gecko expert. The ambiance is re-tiki-lously cute read more

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Ate here for a simple birthday celebration while at Kona this month. Was planning to eat some seafood but came on Tuesday Prime Rib night! We got seated at the bar since the tables were full and we are hungry. Came a long haired server who gave us the menu and after a quick "How you doing folks" he started his spill of the Tuesday Prime Rib and there's only 2 slices remaining. I wasn't even able to go through the menu and ended up ok let's try haha! Then only to find out, he said the same spiel to get the new diners to order the Prime Rib! Smart! The prime rib was adequate sized and cooked to our liking. Came with a scoop of mashed potatoes and brocolli florets. Meat was tender with fatty portions but just the same, it was a good dinner. Maybe the next time we are in Kona, will try their seafood menu. read more

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This restaurant was highly recommended by my hotel concierge. When I walk in the staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome. I ordered the black bean seafood which was tasty, but the portion is not very big. Fortunately my daughter ordered the ribeye and fries dish and the portion was huge, so I was able to also get some tastes. The food was really good and the cheese a cake was OK. read more

Seafood Bar & Grill in Kawaihae is one of those places that makes absolutely no sense on paper and somehow works perfectly anyway. The view from our table was a glorious mashup of fuel tanks, shipping containers, power lines, storm clouds, and somewhere off in the distance... technically the Pacific Ocean. It's basically the "peek-a-boo ocean view" from Golden Girls brought to life. Which the restaurant itself fully embraces, selling a "Tanks Alot!" t-shirt featuring the harbor fuel tanks like they're a scenic landmark. Frankly, that level of self-awareness deserves respect. And yet? We loved it. Inside is pure harbor tiki chaos: bamboo chairs, glowing fringe lamps, carved tiki menu covers, weathered carvings hidden in the plants, thatched roofing, and the exact kind of atmosphere that says "strong mai tais solve most problems." Speaking of which: the 3-5 happy hour mai tais are $8 and absolutely carrying the emotional weight of the entire operation. Strong, sweet, dangerous, and perfectly matched to the industrial-port-meets-island-dive energy of the place. The food isn't trying to be fine dining, and that's part of the charm. It's "get a little faded with your friends while eating surprisingly solid seafood" food. The seafood quesadilla was exactly what harbor food should be: cheesy, salty, crispy, and perfect with a drink in hand. The seafood curry was legitimately good and felt wildly more ambitious than the surroundings suggested. The calamari came out more like thick calamari steaks than rings, which honestly ruled. The coconut shrimp were excellent. But the sleeper hit was the shrimp shumai. Holy hell. Absolutely inhaled those. This is not polished resort Hawaii. This is weird harbor Hawaii. The kind of place where local workers, tourists, fishermen, and accidental day drinkers all end up under the same tiki roof while container cranes loom in the background like sci-fi palm trees. And somehow... it rules. read more

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We visited for my husband's birthday on a Monday and were unfortunately disappointed with our experience. From the moment we sat down, we felt rushed, as though the staff wanted us to finish and leave as quickly as possible, which took away from what should have been a special celebration. The food was just average. The fish, which I was most looking forward to, was very dry and overcooked. After reading so many positive reviews, I had high expectations, but the overall experience did not live up to them. read more

Service is absolutely amazing. Food is off the hook. My favorite place on EARTH Get down here people!!!

The sashimi was barely average, the quality of chicken for chicken wings, not good. I stopped there. I've had good specials and catch of the day. And even had great sashimi here before. So under par. And non plussed service. I asked if they had an outlet to charge my phone, they seemed bothered I asked. Needs a boost of love and fresh life this place. read more

The location has a terrible view of the Matson industrial facility. The facility looks like a massive refinery with shipping containers and aging oil tanks. When I walked into the business yesterday, I was rudely and unprofessionally spoken to as I discussed getting a table for dinner. The service was disrespectful and frankly terrible. I will not be returning. read more

They're finally open on weekends! They have a good happy hour 3-5, daily. Went there after a couple of scuba dives on a Sunday. Service was excellent; from being seated, menus, water, beverages, and food order. The beers were poured right to the brim. None of that shorting you with 3" of foam head. I had the seafood quesadilla and shrimp shumai. Both were tasty. Found a new hangout for when I'm up north! I will be coming back. read more

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Hi All We came at 5:00, but they got us in within 15 minutes. We sat at the bar that stretches the length of the restaurant. Service was fast and cheerful. I got the Black Bean Seafood Combo. Just great with the Parmesan toasted bread. My wife had the Seafood Bar Fried Rice which was great. Seating is inside, outside, or bar. read more

Quick drive from the resort area. Delicious food, cute tiki vibe, great drinks, very friendly and attentive service. We ordered the edamame- it says "spicy" in the name of the dish, but is not spicy, unless you're sensitive to garlic. The edamame marinade was really flavorful, and I wish I could recreate it at home. We also ordered a steamed fresh fish dish (I think it was swordfish) that had flash fried herbs on top and was served with bok choy- it was very nicely done. I ordered the black bean seafood combo- it seems very popular in these reviews and for good reason- it was incredibly savory and I would go back and eat it again two days in a row- so good. The seared ahi was another great choice that a couple people in our party enjoyed! The chef is very talented. Our server, Don (I hope I'm remembering that correctly) and our host Peter were both incredibly gracious, kind and easy to talk to. We really enjoyed our dinner and recommend that you try it out. read more

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We visited the Seafood Bar & Grill during our recent vacation to Hawaii. It was highly recommend to us as an off resort place to visit. It's a little unassuming from the outside and you are best to drive up the hills around the building to park. But this place did not disappoint. Our server was prompt, friendly, and funny. My seafood curry was delicious and my wife loved her poke'. The atmosphere was very chill and a local woman came to our table and offered my mother a handmade lei. What a neat experience! If we come back to the Big Island, we will definitely return! read more

Do not go here. Brought my daughter a sandwich because of her special diet and they said she couldn't eat it here. Thank you but no thank you. FYI - ordered the calamari and it's a calamari steak not rings. Buyer beware..Try next door ciprianos....Smells excellent read more

I've wanted to try this place for many years, but the stars didn't align until this year. We stopped in for lunch after visiting Hawi. The décor reminded us of La Mariana in Honolulu. Nicole, our server, brought me a Hendricks gin & tonic ($13) and took our order. My friend wanted the lunch special: A deep-fried oyster Po' Boy with fries ($24). I ordered the Thai Beef Salad ($31), and we shared an order of Escargot ($22). The escargot came with two pieces of cheesy toast and there were more than six escargots. I was getting full on the bread and garlic butter sauce. The Po' Boy was a winner! The Thai Beef Salad was less successful; I would have preferred thinly sliced beef like one gets at Vietnamese restaurants rather than slices of beefsteak. However, the salad greens were fine. We enjoyed our visit to Seafood Bar & Grill, and I look forward to coming back on my next visit to the Big Island. Four stars. read more

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The Seafood Bar & Grill was one of my favorite spots while visiting the Big Island. The atmosphere was great--very tiki and laid-back. The bar area was perfectly themed, had a great vibe, and the games were on, which was a plus. For dinner, I ordered the black bean seafood. It might sound a little unusual, but it was fantastic. The drinks were also on point--tropical, strong, and came with an umbrella, which really made me feel like I was on vacation. All in all: great place, great food, great atmosphere. Would definitely go back! read more

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Fantastic dinner! Located in Kawaihae.... Across the street from the industrial harbor. Tight turn into the lot so...slow down. Plenty of parking in the back.... Just drive up and around the building. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the building. We wanted fish for dinner and we were NOT disappointed! Spearfish special was simply delicious. It's so great when fish is fresh and the chef treats it simply... Not trying to smother it in sauce or seasoning. The Spearfish really was allowed to shine. It was served with a side sauce which was lovely but really not needed. The 2 sides were a crisp green salad and steamed white rice. The salad dressing was served on the side which I love so I can control how much is on the salad. Of course.... I could have drank the salad dressing since it was lilikoi vinaigrette. I had never had Spearfish before tonight.... I will be looking for it now. Apparently, it's available year round in Hawaii so I should have no problem finding it. Mahi mahi steamed fish was light yet flavorful as it was done in a light Asian style with scallions, cilantro, mushrooms. Also served with steamed white rice and steamed bok choy. I love bok choy so was very excited about this. Their Mai Tai is On Point! Sweet but not over the top ... It has a good portion of rum so... Drink responsibly because these go down way too easy. read more

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Amazing fish. So glad I went from my hotel. Highly recommend the coconut shrimp and cheesecake and special Cajun fish read more

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Everything was amazing! Knew the spot was going to be good when it was seemingly full of regular visitors that knew the staff by name. AC running inside for those who need it, lots of patio seating, walked in with a party of 4 and were seated outside within 10 minutes without reservations. Service was excellent, shout out to our marvelous server Dana. Mai tai's were top tier -- best we have had on the island so far over a week into our trip. Steamed fish was also lovely. We also loved the cajun fish & the pasta of the day. Can't go wrong here! Ice cream for dessert was also great. I would eat here every day if I could. read more

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The ambiance was super cool and tiki vibes. Live the little posts through the restaurant. The service was very attentive, everyone was very friendly. My husband had the seared poke, and I had the catch of the day Hawaiian style. Delicious! read more

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Service: our waitress is joyful,playful and attentive! The whole team seems to constantly be on the move cleaning tables, taking orders and checking on guests just enough!! The location is fantastic- a breezy, deck with tables for two - and can accommodate larger groups! The bus boy was polite and helpful... FOOD: This is our third time coming and it never disappoints. Today was a fresh fish sandwich with slaw, superb burger and coconut shrimp to start the meal... all exceeded expectations. Highly recommend the drive from Kona... hits the spot after a morning of snorkeling. read more

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What a way to finish our trip. We drove past this place a couple of times but didn't commit until our final night on the island. Big mistake on our part, if we found it earlier in the trip, we definitely would have hit it more than once. Our server, SK, was fantastic. Friendly and chatty, telling us about the place and the owner. It's been around for 22 years with roughly 95% of the patrons are locals. But all are welcome, as we found out. It was a classic beachside bar, except not next to the beach. The only takeaway was the industrial site across the street but I think that works for the place as most tourists are looking for the beachside view. But this place is all about the food and the ambiance. We started off with the coconut shrimp and escargot. The shrimp were delicious and the escargot was served with a top layer of baked cheese, which I had not experienced before. It was excellent. The Parmesan bread was a nice touch as well. Used to sop up all the delicious sauce. Main course was hamburger for me and Asian short ribs for my son. The burger was delicious, prepared just as I like and accompanied by some crunchy onion rings. The short ribs fell apart with the slightest touch and covered with a hoisin / teriyaki type sauce. Delicious. My son convinced me to get dessert and, like the rest of the meal, it didn't disappoint. Ice cream was tasty and the tort was warm and phenomenal. Depending on where you are staying, it may be a bit out of the way but it is definitely worth the trip. And not as ghastly expensive as other places on the island (I get it, you're in an island so it's going to be expensive). read more

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We love this place! Great happy hour and awesome service. Casey and all the servers are very nice and attentive. We love the coconut shrimp and the cheese burger! Wish we had tried the slaw. Unfortunately headed back to Texas tomorrow...until next time read more

Service was decent, server was nice and recommended my parents good food. Ordered the Kalua pig barbecue ribs, gross. Rubbery, tasted like it was made in the morning and left out, did not taste fresh, sauce was the only thing warm with the meal. Calamari was also different... it was a large piece of octopus breaded and sliced like chicken. Not like the usual individual breaded pieces. Chewy. Parents said the fish was good, disappointed with my meal and still kicking myself a week later because I didn't send it back. read more

Good food, good service, casual setting but over-priced. The view is Matson's container facility of Kawaiihae. Happy hour prices are appropriate. read more

Best Pina coladas and prime rib! Get there at opening or they're sell out. Servers are friendly.

We arrived at 4:45 on a Friday. Apparently they have happy hour from 2-5 so the place was packed. After waiting just over 45 minutes in the hot sun, we got a table. The staff were amazing and very friendly! That gave them five stars but the waiting in the sun gave them three... okay so on to the food. The salad with poke was not so great. The tomatoes were smashed and the poke was just okay. Plus the noodles were basically saimin noodles with little flavor. I would not recommend it. But... my husband had the braised short ribs were one of the best he's had. So two for the salad and five for the short ribs. My step mom did find a long hair in her salad and was not too happy about that. Overall, it's not a bad place, just have to choose the right dish to eat. read more

Seafood Bar & Grill - Braised short ribs - Seafood Near Me - Kawaihae, Hawaii

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Great food and great place to grab a drink. Seafood quesadillas was amazing and came out deliciously piping hot. Had a bit of a sticker shot when it came to the price buy hey its Hawaii. Service was friendly. Place was freezing cold. read more

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We loved this little treat! We were greeted immediately and offered inside or outside seating. We'd been out all morning, so we decided on an AC break! Our server was attentive, gave great feedback on our choices and everything was taken care of flawlessly. Our meals were delicious and nicely portioned. I had the coconut curry seafood and it had perfectly balanced flavors that popped the seafood to an elevated happy place. The tuna dish was the best of all 3 choices, given we all voted it the flavor champion! Wonderful complexity of texture and creamy sauce. You can't go wrong, the menu has a great variety of options. read more

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The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was welcoming and pleasant.

Food is absolutely 100% amazing. The oysters Rockefeller are to die for!! Matt the bartender and server is a local and very cool. When we come back we will most likely eat here every night!! read more

Service was great. Food was amazing. The steak was so flavorful, seafood fried rice was very filling. A must on the coconut shrimp---- the sauce was amazing. read more

this is an interesting restaurant has very good service nice view of the ocean. I was disappointed they did not have any calamari or fish and chips. I had more of a seafood pasta dish and my scallops were overcooked all in all. It was a good experience, but that that's why I gave it four stars. read more