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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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. Note: the Kona location is temporarily closed for renovations and is scheduled to reopen October 1, 2026 — its sister restaurant at the Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa remains open.
Laverne’s Sports Bar
A lively sports bar with plenty of beer on tap, ocean views, and a menu of burgers, fish and chips, and pub classics done right.
Jackie Rey’s Kona
A warm, family-run restaurant beloved for its fresh seafood, inventive cocktails, and the kind of genuine hospitality that keeps regulars coming back.
Magics 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’s Mai Tai Bar 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 watch the sky turn orange. Note: the adjoining Don the Beachcomber restaurant is closed for renovation until the end of 2027, but the Mai Tai Bar is open.