Kailua-Kona Guidebook
Food Scene
Restaurants & Other food places
Open's very early for breakfast and closes late (9pm on weeknights). Great selection of all kinds of food (will satisfy everyone in your group) + great ocean-front seating !! Bill's favorite is the Grilled Ahi sandwich.
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Bongo Ben's
75-5819 Ali‘i DrOpen's very early for breakfast and closes late (9pm on weeknights). Great selection of all kinds of food (will satisfy everyone in your group) + great ocean-front seating !! Bill's favorite is the Grilled Ahi sandwich.
Fantastic Indian food from VERY mild to Spicy ... Probably even better food than your favorite place at home but a bit pricey Do expect a wait during high season people or go early, get your name on the list and do some window-shopping in the mall area there. (There are other nearby restaurants if the wait is too long, but you won't regret it if you get seated !). Stays open late and there's an ice cream shop right next door if you want to go 'Western' for desert.
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Kamana Kitchen
75-5770 Ali‘i DrFantastic Indian food from VERY mild to Spicy ... Probably even better food than your favorite place at home but a bit pricey Do expect a wait during high season people or go early, get your name on the list and do some window-shopping in the mall area there. (There are other nearby restaurants if the wait is too long, but you won't regret it if you get seated !). Stays open late and there's an ice cream shop right next door if you want to go 'Western' for desert.
Our favorite ice cream ... if you're into chocolate, do try the Chocolate-Mac-Nut.
Note that this ice cream is also sold in small containers INSIDE the Kona airport. Find the very small newsstand shop right next to the exit door (on the right side).
Tropical Dreams- Gourmet Ice cream
75-5770 Ali‘i DriveOur favorite ice cream ... if you're into chocolate, do try the Chocolate-Mac-Nut.
Note that this ice cream is also sold in small containers INSIDE the Kona airport. Find the very small newsstand shop right next to the exit door (on the right side).
Great ocean view, reasonable prices, great for large groups / families, nice selection of seafood and OTHER choices for those who don't like the 'sea'.
By the way, If you or you persons haven't been to 'Bubba Gumps' restaurant before, it's a bit of an experience in itself ... especially for those who who have seen the movie but have never been to the restaurant ... ;-)
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
75-5776 Ali‘i DrGreat ocean view, reasonable prices, great for large groups / families, nice selection of seafood and OTHER choices for those who don't like the 'sea'.
By the way, If you or you persons haven't been to 'Bubba Gumps' restaurant before, it's a bit of an experience in itself ... especially for those who who have seen the movie but have never been to the restaurant ... ;-)
Great breakfast place with amazing views but there may be a wait ... especially if your with a large group needing multiple tables. Excellent Ono or Ahi Eggs Benedict and be sure to leave room for a slice of Mac pie, or share one, or take a piece back with you (lots of sugar so it won't spoil).
IMPORTANT: This place is NOT in Kona and it's a bit of a drive going south (14 miles / ~25 minutes from Kona). With that said, we think it's well worth the drive.
Another note: As of Apr 2018, the owner is still trying to sell the place so call ahead to make sure they're open. Phone # is: +1 (808) 328-9555.
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The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyGreat breakfast place with amazing views but there may be a wait ... especially if your with a large group needing multiple tables. Excellent Ono or Ahi Eggs Benedict and be sure to leave room for a slice of Mac pie, or share one, or take a piece back with you (lots of sugar so it won't spoil).
IMPORTANT: This place is NOT in Kona and it's a bit of a drive going south (14 miles / ~25 minutes from Kona). With that said, we think it's well worth the drive.
Another note: As of Apr 2018, the owner is still trying to sell the place so call ahead to make sure they're open. Phone # is: +1 (808) 328-9555.
NOTE: They used to also have a location in Kawaihae (north west part of the island ... a bit farther north from the Mauna Lani & Prince hotels) ... Sadly, this location closed last March 2018 .. :-(
If the Hilo location is also as good, totally recommend it for the innovative pastas and pizzas (and other great food).
Do check out their website for more information
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Cafe Pesto - Hilo
308 Kamehameha AveNOTE: They used to also have a location in Kawaihae (north west part of the island ... a bit farther north from the Mauna Lani & Prince hotels) ... Sadly, this location closed last March 2018 .. :-(
If the Hilo location is also as good, totally recommend it for the innovative pastas and pizzas (and other great food).
Do check out their website for more information
This shop is in downtown Kona (off of Ali'i Drive), and has the MOST AMAZING gelato that you have ever tasted !!!!
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Gypsea Gelato Kailua-Kona Coconut Grove Marketplace
75-5809 Ali‘i DrThis shop is in downtown Kona (off of Ali'i Drive), and has the MOST AMAZING gelato that you have ever tasted !!!!
Super Markets
Food & Grocery stores ...
24 hours / 7 days a week ... Has all you might want and not too far from Lako House (, definitely check our their reasonably priced & wide variety ... (in the back-left of the store)
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Safeway
75-971 Henry St24 hours / 7 days a week ... Has all you might want and not too far from Lako House (, definitely check our their reasonably priced & wide variety ... (in the back-left of the store)
Has much more in the way of local food choices (lots of great ethnic items), very fresh fish, poke, etc.
There is also another location in Keauhou; few miles south of Lako House.
The only drawback is that it's not 24/7
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KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdHas much more in the way of local food choices (lots of great ethnic items), very fresh fish, poke, etc.
There is also another location in Keauhou; few miles south of Lako House.
The only drawback is that it's not 24/7
Well you might not like shopping at Walmart but you have to admit they have EVERYTHING ... including some reasonable food choices.
Right below the Safeway grocery store ... Very close to Lako House (re still concerned about taste, the refrigerator has filter water tap available.
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Walmart
75-1015 Henry StWell you might not like shopping at Walmart but you have to admit they have EVERYTHING ... including some reasonable food choices.
Right below the Safeway grocery store ... Very close to Lako House (re still concerned about taste, the refrigerator has filter water tap available.