Huggo’s on the Rocks
Feet-in-the-sand dining right on the water. Live music, tropical cocktails, and fresh seafood make this one of Kona’s most beloved sunset spots.
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Mid-Range
Great meals without the formality
Island Lava Java
An Ali’i Drive institution with ocean-view seating, strong Kona coffee, and a menu that runs from macadamia-nut pancakes to fresh fish plates.
Foster’s Kitchen
A farm-to-table gem on Ali’i Drive with a daily-changing menu driven by whatever the local farms and fishers bring in that morning.
Laverne’s Big Island Alehouse
A lively alehouse with a deep craft-beer list, ocean views, and a menu of burgers, fish and chips, and pub classics done right.
Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill
A warm, family-run restaurant beloved for its fresh seafood, inventive cocktails, and the kind of genuine hospitality that keeps regulars coming back.
Magic Sands Beach Grill
Right across from Magic Sands Beach, this casual spot pairs fresh-catch plates and cold drinks with one of the best people-watching views on the coast.
Don the Beachcomber at the Royal Kona Resort
Kona’s largest open-air oceanfront bar, perched right on Kailua Bay with unobstructed sunset views and ten house mai tai recipes to work through. Arrive by four for happy hour, claim a railing seat, and order the coconut-crusted shrimp while the sky turns orange.