Enjoy crab cakes while visiting Hawaii.
A day spent surfing and sightseeing in Kailua-Kona can build up an appetite. Explore all that Hawaii has to offer, and then pull up a chair at one of the many waterfront restaurants. Whether searching for a casual beachfront eatery or upscale dining experience, Kailu-Kona restaurants will not disappoint. Grab a heart-healthy entree or fresh seafood platter and refuel after an exciting day of island hopping or attraction touring.
Splasher's Grill
Bite into an island style burger at Splasher's.
Splasher's Grill offers diners a view of the ocean while biting into the thick and juicy cheeseburgers that the eatery claims are the "best on the island." Located adjacent to the seawall in Kailua Village, visitors often pose for photos while getting splashed near the wall after a meal. This casual waterfront restaurant serves "hand-pressed" burgers and sides in a plastic basket during lunch and dinner hours. Frosty tropical drinks with colorful umbrellas adorn nearly every table during the daily "Happy Hour." Menu items include fish tacos, traditional and exotic flavored hamburgers, cheese stake, fire roasted salsa and chips, ocean wraps, crab cakes and breakfast hot and cold dishes. A gift shop featuring the Splasher's Grill logo and comical phrases preserve the memories of a Hawaiian vacation.
Splasher's Grill
75-5699 Alii Dr.
Kailua Bay Inn Plaza
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-9694
splashersgrillkona.com
Don the Beachcomber
Sample the sushi before hitting the gift shop at Don the Beachcomber.
Don the Beachcomber Restaurant features traditional island cuisine, fresh seafood and live entertainment. Watch the Hula Girls dance with rhythmic sticks while waiting for a table. Known as a "Fun Beach Joint" since the early 1930s, Don the Beachcomber Restaurant features a lively an eclectic atmosphere. Polynesian style décor and an indoor waterfall provide a colorful backdrop for guests enjoying classic Hawaiian cuisine. Menu items include fresh mahi-mahi, seared ahi sushi, braised ribs, Hawaiian pork or beef sliders, crab cakes and coconut shrimp. A lengthy beverage menu includes locally produced wines and frozen drinks. A gift shop features an array of souvenir t-shirts and trinkets to commemorate the visit. Lunch and dinner are served daily, with brunch available on Sundays.
Don the Beachcomber Restaurant
75-5852 Alii Dr.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-3111
donthebeachcomber.com
Pahuia
Enjoy a caviar appetizer while whale watching.
The first thing patrons notice upon entering the Pahuia restaurant is the massive saltwater fish aquarium nearly covering the wall behind a wall. This upscale Hawaiian restaurant features Asian inspired cuisine created with locally and organic grown produce and meat. The outdoor patio attracts inquisitive diners, who enjoy whale watching while dining. Menu items include caviar, whole moi, sashimi, lobster, calamari and grilled steak. On Saturdays a "Surf, Sand and Stars" barbecue features live bands and hula dancers. Island astronomers guide patrons in star viewing while sharing both legends and facts about the lights which adorn the sky. Both lunch and dinner are served daily.
Pahuia at the Four Seasons
100 Kaupulehu Dr.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-325-8000
fourseasons.com/hualalai
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