Kona Dining Guide

Island Eats, Fresh Seafood & Local Flavor

Seafood Specialties Local Hawaiian Farm-to-Table Casual Eats Fine Dining

Ocean Fresh Seafood

Kona's coastal location means unparalleled access to fresh catches. Enjoy everything from poke bowls to lobster tail, often served with ocean views.

Must-Try Dishes:

• Ahi Poke (Fresh tuna with Hawaiian seasonings)
• Opakapaka (Pink snapper, a local favorite)
• Lobster & Crab Macadamia Nut Bisque

Top Seafood Spots

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ (4.5) | $$ | Fresh poke & grilled fish

75-143 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona

Huggo's On the Rocks

★★★★★ (4.7) | $$$ | Oceanfront dining

75-5828 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona

Da Poke Shack

★★★★★ (4.8) | $ | Legendary poke bowls

76-6246 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona

Authentic Hawaiian Cuisine

Kanaka Kava

Traditional Hawaiian dishes & kava drinks

Local Favorite $$

Broken Mouth

Creative takes on plate lunches

James Beard Nominee $$

Hawaiian Style Cafe

Hearty portions of local comfort food

Best Loco Moco $

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