Hawaiian Restaurants in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Hawaiian Restaurants in Kailua-Kona

When Guy Fieri brought his red Camaro to the Big Island’s sunny Kona Coast, he discovered a Hawaiian food scene that’s anything but ordinary. Kailua-Kona has earned its spot on the Flavortown map with 4 restaurants featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives—and all of them are still serving up the goods today.

Leading the pack is Broke Da Mouth Grindz, earning a stellar 4.5-star rating with dishes so good they’ll leave you speechless. Island Lava Java brings oceanfront vibes and incredible eats, while Umekes Fishmarket Bar & Grill delivers the freshest poke this side of paradise—both sitting at 4.4 stars. With an average rating of 4.4 across all featured spots, Guy’s Kona picks prove that Hawaiian comfort food is worth the trip to this volcanic paradise.