One of the best meals I've had all week. Delicious food, well thought out ingredients and flavors. BBQ here is tasty! Service was impeccable. Can't wait to come back. read more

Super cool spot Kinda hard to find But worth the adventure Chili was fantastic Atmosphere is very casual read more

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Richard Pickle - 4/5 - note: we got this without the cheese. Great sandwich! Lots of meat, great flavor combination. Only complaint: it was a bit on the salty side. Blast Unicorn - 4/5 - also a really good sandwich! Love the vegan cheese crumble, thick sourdough bread slices, sweet sauce, and the umami mushroom flavor. It wasn't overly salty which we appreciated. Some extra freshness from veggies would have been a nice addition as the flavors start to become a bit dense after a few bites. read more

Da Whip - Blast unicorn - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Great spot! The sandwiches were awesome! The server helped out quite a bit on explaining the menu. Appreciate that! Really like how it's open aired business. Enjoyed the breeze and all the stuff to look at on the walls. read more

Da Whip - Sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

A hidden gem with an amazing view. The staff is incredibly friendly and always ready with a good joke. The food is unique, flavorful, and thoughtfully crafted, with plenty of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and seed oil-free options. They also offer a huge selection of local drinks, which makes the experience even better. read more

Da Whip - No. 7 Richard pickle - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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This is a fun, small place in an out-of-the-way location. It's the second floor of a two story commercial building on a side street. It's worth finding. The food is great and a great value. It can get crowded - we had to wait for a table. You order at the counter and then they bring it out when it is prepared. We ordered two sandwiches and a salad. I really liked the pulled pork (Richard's Pickle). They did not have a liquor license when we visited, but indicated they will be getting one and opening later when they do. read more

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Landing or departing from Kona? Have extra 2-3 hours before heading to airport? Give this place a try!!!! So goooood!!!! read more

Da Whip - #13 The Buff - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

This was my first time visiting, and I honestly fell in love with this place. From the moment I walked in, everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The staff and the people here made it feel more like a family than just a place to grab some food and drinks. Even though I'm only visiting as a tourist, they made me feel so welcome that I genuinely wished I could be part of this community. My friend and I had six beers, three sandwiches, and three sides, and our total was still under $100. I was genuinely shocked at how affordable everything was, especially considering how good the food was and how great the atmosphere and service were. Great people, great food, great prices, and such a warm atmosphere. This is exactly the kind of local place you hope to discover while traveling. I'll absolutely be back whenever I'm in the area. Thank you for making a tourist feel like a local! read more

Da Whip - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Amazing place for a stopover quick lunch that turned into a fun longer stop with an amazing waitress (Lisa), great vegetarian options, I think among the best place to go in town, and real close to costco for some supplies...we liked so much we came back again...If vegetarian/vegan...this place is much better than we expected! Much!! Yym! read more

Nuttin special, nuttin bad. Good and friendly employee and atmosphere. Sammy's could be juicier/tastier

Super yummy vegan options that go beyond your typical "cheese and lettuce" sandwiches. Our server was very sweet and friendly. The decor is a lot of fun, too and kept our whole group occupied while we ate. I was very impressed and would love to come back again! read more

Cute location above Costco and Home Depot. It's a sports bar with a fun, eccentric flair, beautiful view, and delicious sandwiches! I tried the Richard Pickle, which is a cubano-inspired hoagie made with pulled pork, melted swiss, a dill pickle ranch slaw, and sliced pickles. The first bite provided a burst of flavor I did not expect. Really delicious! Service was friendly. They even offer to keep your drinks on ice since it's BYOB (for now). read more

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Phenomenal find! We have a 3.5 hour layover before heading home. Needed a place close to the airport that was open late. They're currently open until 8, but they said they are moving to 10pm soon. Great prices and food is fantastic. read more

Da Whip - This is the Mother Dunker with a few bites in! - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

These sandwiches are stupid good. We randomly stopped here to get away from the Kona crowds, and very hungry after a long tiring tattoo session. We were not disappointed. Tried pork belly, bacon and salami special, with a lemon garlic aioli that was homemade and delicious. The restaurant is a pretty cool spot, the owners are Eagles fans but have some cool and fun memorabilia throughout the shop. As Bills fans we did appreciate the homage to Josh Allen. read more

Da Whip - Pork belly special - delish! - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Nice view and nice breeze. Excellent bar. Chili was good and the Richards Pickle (cubano) sandwich was amazing. Water was room temperature self serve from a plastic container, so that was not great. Nice waitresses. Looked like a mix of local and tourists. read more

The food here was absolutely fantastic. One sandwich is enough for two people. The salads look fantastic. We didn't have one the atmosphere all it's so nice. It's quiet, but it's fun and their cocktails are great. I would highly recommend this restaurant. It's a little out of the way, but it's worth the trip definitely. The service was great. The bartender was very personable. read more

This is their Pocket Rocket Quesadilla... I added chicken. But the flavor was out of this world! Sooo much more than your typical quesadilla that's for sure! And it comes in two large portions. It's filling and absolutely delicious! You won't regret this treat that's for sure! Also, the vibe is chill with ocean views. And if you want you can bring your favorite wine or beer as they're BYOB friendly too! read more

Da Whip - This is their Pocket Rocket Quesadillas - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

When the owner of your favorite pizza place (Big Island Pizza) recommends a great sandwich place that "really has it happening" you listen! This place is a must go to. We have been on island for 3 years with many to come and this is on our repeat list. read more

Awesome Sando Shop! No. 6 - Richard Pickle - Tender and delish smoked pulled pork with a subtle chipotle honey mustard a few sliced pickles, dill pickle ranch slaw, and a spattering of crushed salt & vinegar potato chips. Given the name I was hoping for more sliced pickles or pickle flavor in the ranch slaw but otherwise it was a fantastic sando. The garlic bread roll alone was amazing. The melted Swiss was in there somewhere and added to the mix of fabulous flav. Also kiddo approved. 5++ stars! No. 1 - Big Sean - loved the smoked beef with the local BBQ sauce and melted cheddar. The sliced tomatoes were super fresh and the black pepper ranch slaw and French's crispy onions really made the sandwich. Excellent brioche bun as that side of black pepper ranch was the perfect dipping sauce for the sandwich and just about anything. So super good. 5+++ stars! Leave it to Portlanders to bring the creative deliciousness. We'll definitely be back every chance we get! The Dragon Balls and Blast Unicorn sound magical so we'll look forward to trying those next time! read more

Da Whip - Big Sean with a view - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Freaking awesome sandwiches and mac salad, plus some great vibes to go with it. Very happy we found this place! read more

Da Whip - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

We saw a sign claiming seductive sandwiches and had to give them a try. Well worth the stop! The ambiance is very friendly and relaxing with a view of the water. The staff was super friendly and helpful. And the Food.... So delicious! We tried a couple of the sandwiches and the table went silent until the plates were clean. Defiantly a great place to stop for lunch or an early dinner. read more

Da Whip - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Stopped by for dinner before heading to the airport, and boy were we surprised by how great Da Whip was! It looks primarily almost like a quirky dive bar (even though it's currently BYOB because the liquor license hasn't come in yet), but the food was the real star. The sandwiches are all unique, creative, and super flavorful-- all at a reasonable price. The vibe was on point-- plenty of decorations around, and the garage door facing the ocean was opened up, allowing a lovely breeze throughout. The owner was super friendly and chatted with us a bit after we ate. I ordered the vegan "No. 15 - Hall Pass", which was only $13 and full enough to feed two of me. It had vegan "unicorn meat", which was phenomenal; I'm still not sure what I ate, but it was damn good. My wife ordered a side Chavez Salad for $6.50 and it was almost as big as my bowl! My only nit is that it was a tad hard to find because it's on the 2nd floor of an unassuming building. We drove by it then parked and walked around for a minute before figuring it out. Anyway, check this place out. You won't be let down. read more

Wow! Great sandwiches and salads here. It's upstairs near Costco, so it's not real obvious. However, it's worth a trip upward! We had the Hot Asian salad that had Hot Peanut Chili Crisp on it and it was very tasty. The grilled cheese with tomato relish and green apples had thick sourdough bread that was da bomb! Check it out, peeps! Worth it. read more

I've had their sandwiches and they are all good. I also tried their green chili with rice before and it was delicious. Unfortunately I went back to have another bowl of chili and it was absolutely terrible. I brought it home and my sister tried it and said also it was terrible. It's definitely not the same as before. Hate when places are not consistent. read more

The rice bowl was amazing, #11 on the menu. My husband got #1, will definitely come back here

There is all kinds of deliciousness happening at this place! Very casual, nice breeze, really nice staff. We had sandos - Dragon Balls and Mother Dunker - The flavors were incredible! They don't have liquor license, but BYOB is okay. read more

Landed and wanted a quick bite. Whoa! This place did not disappoint!! Flavors were spot on and their spot was inviting. Service was quick and friendly! So good! We liked it so much we made sure to plan a stop on our way back to the airport! Definitely recommend! read more

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We LOVE this place! We have had every sandwich they make and they are all delicious...and big. Bring your appetite! They don't have their liquor license yet, but you can BYOB if you want. A big garage door opens up to the ocean view in the front of the restaurants, and the owners and staff are all so friendly and helpful. So glad they opened. read more

Had lunch here today. One of the, if not the best pulled pork sandwich I have ever eaten. The green chili dipping sauce was outstanding. Great service. I'll be back. read more

Finally! A place in town that's delicious, reasonably priced, and dog-friendly!! We've tried the Richard Pickle, Asian Persuasion, and Long Sean sandwiches, and each one is so good. Kind service, fun space, and did I mention dog-friendly?!;) read more

We had dinner prior to a late flight. The reviews were really good so we gave it a go! Yum!! The sandwiches are huge and delicious. The service was awesome. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. We had the Long Sean. The smoked beef had a bbq sauce with a kick. The slaw on the sandwich was crunchy and the bread was toasty and had a great crust. We sat and watched the sunset. read more

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Food and service were excellent. I got the richard pickle. So onolicious! If you want a beer with your meal it's BYOB until they get a liquor license. read more

Da Whip - Richard pickle. Pulled pork. Slaw, & pickley goodness - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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This place is AMAZING!! Cool vibe, amazing service, and the food was soooooo good. Got the Richard Pickle sandwich and it was so fresh and tasty, highly recommend!! read more

Great little place just outside of downtown. We flew into Kona and picked Da Whip because the boys were hungry and this place fed us well! Da Whip is new but it has that old beach bar feel. Well adorned with images of the islands a couple of big TVs. The front of the restaurant opens like a garage door, letting in the breeze and keeping out the midday sun. We sat over looking the ocean in the distance. The server was also the owner, super friendly and dedicated to her enterprise. The food was very good. We ordered two Dragon Balls and one Richard Pickle sandwich. The boys devoured the meatball subs and grunted with approval. The Pickle had a great balance between the honey mustard sauce and the pickle slaw. They do not serve alcohol yet but are clearly geared to include adult beverages as soon as they get their license. Well worth the stop! read more

AMAZING little spot. Great food with a great view to boot. We got the meatball sando and the Cuban. Both were amazing. The staff is great, warm and friendly. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Back again on Big Island for a day trip. Brought the crew here today. Such amazing food!! read more

Da Whip - Big Sean sandwich. Smoked beef - Sports Bars Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Delicious food! After a long day at the beach we came across here. The place is nice and a chill vibe. It's looks like a small bar but it's BYOB since they haven't got their liquor license yet. Listen to the staff, because they will give you best recommendations for the sandwiches. We ordered the Dragon Balls, Richard Pickle, and The Big O. All of them were spectacular. The bread on the Dragon Balls was garlic bread which just made it so great. It didn't take long at all and the staff was super friendly. Staying in Kona, come here! read more

Next level!!! A must try and have as your favorite spot to dive into some mouth watering, delicious sandwiches. Worth every bite and for the price of some heard earned sweat behind the grill smoked flavor. Three words- Smoked Intense Flavor Two- Excellent Service One-Epic! read more

Beautiful ocean view, great friendly staff, but you order at counter, get your own water and buss your own table. Hot sandwiches $17-19. Good size, great flavor, probably not in the "healthy" category, just a little greasy for me. But well worth a try read more

Great food, chill vibes, beautiful view. The Cubano (Richard Pickle I think?) was so good