Must-see restaurants in Kona Coast

  • Metal Mike's Twisted Pretzels

    Kailua-Kona

    Metal Mike, who seriously looks like he spent time as a roadie, runs this rock 'n' roll pretzel stand on a narrow alley by a parking lot just above Aliʻi…

  • Keoki's Ono Fish & Chips

    South Kona Coast

    This roadside business dishes out fish and chips made with locally caught seafood species such as ono and mahimahi. It's decent enough, and pretty filling…

  • Cafe Florian

    South Kona Coast

    This clean, cozy cafe has a back porch for sitting, watching geckos and sipping strong Kona coffee while dining on salads, sandwiches, bagels, scrambles,…

  • Quinn's Almost by the Sea

    Kailua-Kona

    Quinn's, while lacking a waterfront location (did you see the name of the place?), serves up some of the better fish and chips in Kailua-Kona. The…

  • Big Jake's Island B-B-Q

    South Kona Coast

    Barbecued ribs, pork and chicken are slowly cooked in the barrel smoker parked by Mile 106. Chow down at picnic tables out back, or for DIY surf-and-turf…

  • Basik Cafe

    Kailua-Kona

    Healthy, wholesome acai bowls bursting with tropical fruity goodness, granola, nuts, shredded coconut and even cacao nibs, along with fresh juice…

  • ChoiceMart

    South Kona Coast

    South Kona's largest grocery store lets you stock up on beach picnic supplies. Also has a very good beer, wine and liquor selection.

  • Island Naturals Market & Deli

    Kailua-Kona

    This health-conscious grocery store has a deli making sandwiches, wraps and salads to go, plus a hot-and-cold takeout bar.

  • KTA Super Store

    Kona Coast

    Locally owned supermarket chain stocking groceries, beach snacks and drinks, with a full-service deli and bakery.