You want local food at great prices and you're staying on the Kona side? Then head on over here,…read morebrah. They have pretty much everything you're looking for right here in terms of island staples. And the pricepoint for their huge menu is more than reasonable. And yes, they serve the LEGENDARY Yoshino's Hamburger steak here. Luckily, they didn't run out when I arrived. As stated, there is so much going on with the menu that you will be sitting there thinking about what's good. They even have off-the-menu daily specials. Everything sounds good! So yeah, had to try the Yoshino plate that comes with two patties, rice, and mushroom gravy. Huge portion that filled me up quick. The patty is tender and just reminds me of a handcrafted burger from home, not some processed crap. You can tell that they use an old-school, bread-crumb based recipe. Comfort food at its finest. The dish came with a side of Mac salad. Their's is elite as well. They make it with tuna, and it works! It's like a meal in itself. Like I said, so many food options to choose from. There's no reason to miss out on this culinary gem if you're a fan of local food. Run, don't walk.

Pine Tree Cafe is proof that you don't need fancy tablecloths when you've got food this good. This…read moreplace has a menu so big that even the pickiest eater in your group will eventually surrender and say, "Yep, I'll have that!" The service is fast, friendly, and makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. The restaurant is spotless, the prices won't make your wallet cry, and they're some of the best you'll find anywhere on the island. Breakfast? Outstanding. Lunch plates? Absolute home runs. Whether you're fueling up for the beach or recovering from it, Pine Tree Cafe delivers every time. If you're in Kona and leave hungry, that's on you not Pine Tree Cafe. Highly recommended!

Had my favorite Volcano Burger and it never disappoints. With a side of their delectable and…read moreunique tasting macaroni salad that could almost be placed in the burger at your discretion. Mighty tasty, mighty good. Flavor is powering, rich in spice and heat. May require some facial adjustment, as first introduction can feel intense. Pepsi in a bottle as Dr. Pepper was unavailable. A satisfying and welcoming revisit. Thank you : )

Hidden in an almost vacant business complex lies this diamond in the rough. Some outdoor patio…read moretables and benches sit under umbrellas and tree shade. Inside is a basic set of tables and chairs, a couple fans and large monitors display the menu. We stopped in on a late afternoon as the flow of customers matched the nearby ocean. We ordered an Ono Loa Loco, some lava burger with fries and a loco moco/Kalua pork combo. Wow - they don't skimp! Portions are generous and the family finished every bite. Ono Loa Loco is a mountain of local delicious-ness... rice, mac salad, rings, gravy and meat. You have the option of two meat choices with the kalua pork/loco moco - I went with one of each. So good. Lava burger was finished with gusto and the sweat was rolling off my son's face. Great little spot!

The famous Kona brewery has a great family friendly restaurant to try great food and fresh brewed…read morebeer. Its open air style with lush green vegetation is relaxing and true to Hawaiian style. The staff was super friendly, helpful and attentive. They made great recommendations. The burger and ahi sandwich were char grilled and fantastic. The beer sampler lets you try a variety of fresh beers. Everything was tasty, fresh and delicious. We loved the merch counter also for nice shirts and gifts. Overall, a must try stop for all Hawaii visitors.

Met up with a friend for some beers and a pizza. Once upon a time the menu was more substantial. We…read moreended up just getting a pizza. We went with the Kohala and although it was good it was a little on the salty side. This was a Thursday afternoon before the dinner crowd so our service was good. If you've never been here before and you come during prime dinner hours, be prepared to wait unless you luck out at a spot in the bar (where we sat). This place has a decent selection of beers and food that's good for a bar.i would give it 3.75/5 stars.

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.

We really enjoyed our experience at Kai's Eats + Drinks. When we arrived, the hostess greeted us…read morewarmly and seated us at a corner table below the bar with a beautiful view overlooking the bay. The menu isn't huge, but it offered several dishes that appealed to us. When our server came to take our order, we asked if we could order happy hour drinks since it was still happy hour. We were told that happy hour pricing is only available if you're seated at the bar. We had the option of staying at our table and paying regular price for drinks or moving to the bar to receive the happy hour pricing. We chose to move to the bar. While we gave up some of the privacy of the table, the view was just as beautiful. My wife and I shared the Caesar salad and the Spaghetti Bolognese with burrata, and both were excellent. The Caesar salad was fresh, crisp, and flavorful. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly, the sauce tasted fresh with quality tomatoes, and the burrata was a great addition. We also enjoyed happy hour mojitos, which were refreshing and very well made. In fact, we enjoyed the restaurant enough that we returned the following day. Since it wasn't happy hour and we weren't ordering drinks, we chose to sit at a table and had another great meal. Overall, Kai's Eats + Drinks offers great food, excellent cocktails, and beautiful bay views. The only surprise was that happy hour drink pricing is limited to bar seating, but once we knew that, it wasn't a big issue. We'd definitely recommend it and would happily dine here again.

We had a wonderful dinner at the Beach Tree House at the Four Seasons Hualālai. The oceanfront…read moresetting was beautiful, especially around sunset, and the service made the experience even more memorable. The grilled octopus was incredibly tender and flavorful. The pasta dishes were rich, satisfying, and well prepared. My son also really enjoyed the cheeseburger from the keiki menu. To finish, we had the passion fruit crème brûlée, which was the perfect tropical complimentary dessert to celebrate my son's early birthday.

Beach Tree getting refreshed, so very limited seating currently. So Surf Shack does a Sunset Lounge…read more4pm-8pm (no reservations needed). They have the partial menu from Beach Tree. It was great eating right on beach! Food/service was so good, we went twice. Mascarpone and Mushroom pizzas are delicious. Their crust is great! Burger is big (double patty), cooked perfectly. Fries and onion ring are cooked perfectly. Sooo good! Lemon meringue ice cream pie is sooo good. Great combination of flavors. Awesome service. Multiple staff came around to check on us. Special Mahalo to Precious (awesome, friendly service)!

Absolutely delicious food! The portions are so generous and let me tell you, the Godzilla roll is…read morean absolute masterpiece. Not only was the food magnificent, but it came out to quickly! The waiters were incredibly kind and efficient. Service was definitely one of the best parts of the experience. The overall ambiance was very, very welcoming! Despite the small space, this restaurant manages to make you feel as though it's just you, the food, and your family (which is a great thing, there's a really good balance of music, space, people, smells, and noises)!

My husband and I had dinner tonight at this restaurant for the very first time. It was amazing…read more The authentic sushi made to order and other Japanese food like shrimp tempura. They had so many of our favorite dishes like soft shell crab, fried calamari the list goes on. The staff are so friendly and the prices are affordable. This is such a nice change to the same old sane old please go check them out you won't be disappointed. This is our new favorite place. Gerri and Kimo

Arrived here around noon, but noticed a handwritten sign on their door stating they were running…read morelate. The boat arrived a bit later than anticipated. They have 2 long picnic tables right outside to sit, but other than that it'll likely be takeout. The parking lot is very compact with a 15min time limit. Not sure how strict they are about the 15min limit, but just be courteous so others can also park and enjoy the food! There was already a line when we arrived, so I recommend getting there early. Their poké also tasted so fresh! Their portions are smaller and prices are higher for the amount you get compared to other poké places... but for sure it is quality over quantity here. I'm OK with that. I'm not a huge ahi poké gal, but they didn't have salmon so I just got it with the garlic shrimp. But everything was so delicious! The seaweed salad, imitation crab salad, kimchi, and kimchi mussels were all good. Fairly simple to order: bowl vs plate (1 side for bowl and 2 sides for plate, 2 servings of poké). Brown vs white rice. Top shelf: sides. Bottom shelf: poké. They also offer a variety of sauces for your poké. They are all pretty good, but my favorite was the avocado aioli. The wet Hawaiian and Pele's kiss were also good per family. Definitely worth trying and repeating. Personally, I prefer this poké place over Pau Hana Poké. Service was nothing spectacular, just efficient and busy. No small talks here.

Da Poke Shop has been on my YELP Bucket List for a while now. I was Finally able to cross it off…read morethe list. We're from Oregon and when the Da Poke Shop opened, it was our regular lunch time and we were ready for some "broke da mouth" eats. We're obviously from out of town and the YELP App. was our foodie guide. Da Poke Shop looked unassuming and a little confusing as to it's location. MAPS was helpful. After drooling over internet pictures, we headed out. Da Poke Shop was easy to find and the pictures didn't do it justice. (A little tip. They get busy fast. We showed up a little after opening and about 15 people showed up after us. The specials sell out before noon.) My Wife got a Poke Bowl (1 rice. 1 side. 2 fish.) I had the Plate (2 rice. 2 sides. 4 fish.) We had Kim chi mussels. Garlic prawns. Hawaiian Poke. Sweet Poke. Shoyu Poke. Lomi salmon and a couple others I can't remember now because we devoured our food. My Wife managed her bowl. My plate was ambitious. I almost ate everything but fell short a few bites. Not to worry, I saved the rest for later. It was everything I hoped for. All the fish is Hawaiian caught and sold. Even the fish is local. The staff was friendly. It was a great experience. There is a picnic bench out front. We ate at home.... just .08 miles away. My Wife already mentioned she knows we're coming back for mor. Not today but foe sho.

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!