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    Honokaa Public House

    4.2 (71 reviews)
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HONOKAA PUBLIC HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Pastrami sandwich with Maui chips
    Maura K.

    Wow. So incredible. We stopped on our drive across the Big Island. This place is amazing. Beer, food, hospitality are all great. Malia, the server/bartender was so nice and full of life. All the specialty pizzas can be ordered as slices. It's worth a drive to check this place out.

    Smoke House Pizza
    Mona L.

    Stopped here after a on our way back to Hilo. There wasn't much open on a Saturday evening, but this place was open and I am so happy it was. We got a large Smoke House pizza and it feed 5 adults and we still had a couple of pieces left over. It's was sooooo good and you could smell the smoked meat on it. I think next time though I would request for just a little more sauce on the pizza. I'll definitely be adding this to my list of places I have to come back to on our next Big Island visit. I would definitely recommend stopping here if you are in the area. And trust when I say get the Smoke House Pizza

    Pele burger
    Alfred S.

    This place is great! The staff is awesome and friendly. The portions are generous and the food is delicious! Best pizza on the island for sure! The wings are also really good and is actually crispy! Try it with the fire sauce! The burger also came out juicy and full of flavor rig to share! I definitely recommend trying them out!

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    I love the their chili! It's a very generous portion and comes with some breadsticks.

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    2 years ago

    We came in here on our way back from the Volcano national park. Food was good and it was karaoke night. We had a great time!

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    1 year ago

    This little hole in the wall is the best place in Honoka'a to end your day great food and beer & is perfect to meet new friends!

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    1 year ago

    Casual little place for a quiet lunch. Food was ok nothing really special but was tasty.

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    3 years ago

    Good pizza and sandwiches. Lots of local flavor. Bartender was fun to talk with. Loved it so much, I got a t-shirt!

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    Great pizza, with creative variety of toppings, and lots of craft beer choices. Nice building/venue. Waitress was super friendly,

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    3 years ago

    A gem in Honoka'a! Cheers! Great service. Delicious choices of food to eat. Great atmosphere in this humble town!

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely amazing, best pizza on the island! They offer 3 sauce options. Marinara, white & ALFREDO! my favorite.

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    3 years ago

    Service here was great, it gives a very small town vibe. Food was amazing! It's a great place for after work beers and appetizers

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    5 years ago

    The food was delicious, the wait staff pleasant and we accidentally stumbled into karaoke which was great fun!

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    Sam's Hideaway

    Sam's Hideaway

    4.7(164 reviews)
    45.8 mi
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    Showed up Friday afternoon to a gathering of a bunch of angry white dudes that for the entire time…read moreit took me to finish a drink complained about illegal border crossing, fentanyl and justifiable wars etc. I eventually just put my ear buds in. The drink and service were fine but Friday must be a hangout for people to air their grievances with life.

    First, it's hard to find. But after being there I think they want it that way. The karaoke DJ…read morefavored the locals, the tourists barely got to sing, I felt like this was a locals only bar, tourists are welcome to buy drinks, but don't expect to sing at this karaoke bar. It's too bad too, because the vibe was good, and it was 40% tourist. Not like it was 100% locals juicing the vibe. I felt like the 40% tourists were more electric than the locals, but the locals got to sing 90% of the songs. Bottom line, if it wasn't for a good bartender would give a lower rating. The guy running the karaoke at this karaoke bar favors the regulars, which I understand, but it also means tourists feel unappreciated and left out. If you want to sing, stay out. If you want to hear locals sing this is your place. For example, one local lady sang 5 times in 2 hours, I put in 2 requests and got to sing 1. So if you want to hear other people sing and get treated like an unwanted tourist, this is the place for you.

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    Sam's Hideaway - Jesstin maybe spell wrong but she is good bartender and very nice . Remind me " PINK"

    Jesstin maybe spell wrong but she is good bartender and very nice . Remind me " PINK"

    Sam's Hideaway
    Sam's Hideaway

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    A Bay's Island Grill

    3.6(1.1k reviews)
    29.3 mi
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    We had a great experience at A-Bay's Island Grill, and a big part of that was Sadie. She was…read moreawesome! Sadie was bartending while also taking care of the entire floor, helping customers, waiting on tables, giving food and drink recommendations, and somehow keeping everything moving smoothly. She even invited us back for Karaoke Night! We've worked in the service industry ourselves, and honestly, Sadie was more efficient and attentive than what we've experienced at many larger restaurants and hotels in Kona with much bigger staffs. She handled everything with a genuine Aloha spirit, a great attitude, and a smile. She is a tremendous asset to the restaurant. If I were the owner, I'd be looking at giving her a raise and putting her in a leadership or management role. She clearly has the ability to increase efficiency and bring out the best in a team. Highly recommend stopping by A-Bay's Island Grill. And if you get the chance, make sure you meet Sadie. She's one of those people who makes you want to come back!

    I made reservations ahead of time, but honestly, I don't think they were necessary. My family and I…read moresat outside on the patio, and there was live music, which was a huge plus and probably one of my favorite parts of the evening. The food was just okay overall. The kids ordered chicken tenders and fries and said they were good. My husband ordered an ono sandwich, which he thought was fine, and I ordered the kalbi plate. The kalbi was probably the highlight of the meal--the portion was very generous and there was plenty of meat. The macaroni salad though, could definitely use some improvement. The macaroni salad wasn't very good, and both the rice and macaroni salad portions were about the size of a small ice cream scoop. For a plate like this, I definitely think they could be more generous with the rice. Our server was nice, but not very attentive, so the service was just okay. Overall, the atmosphere and live music were enjoyable, but the food and service were pretty average. I'd give it about 3 stars.

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    A Bay's Island Grill - The cool Bar area

    The cool Bar area

    A Bay's Island Grill - Korean Boneless Short Ribs

    Korean Boneless Short Ribs

    A Bay's Island Grill - Outdoor seating

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    Outdoor seating

    Kona Brewing

    Kona Brewing

    4.0(3.4k reviews)
    45.8 mi
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    Loved checking this spot out !…read more The ambiance was awesome-- they have a live feed of the volcano and if it's erupting or not, which was fun to see (even though it wasn't erupting). Was able to try a local beer-- the lemongrass one, and it was delicious ! Also, had some pizza and it was tasty as well! They have delicious ranch as well! 10/10, would return!

    When you visit somewhere twice during a six-day trip, and others in your group go back even more,…read morethat probably says everything you need to know! Kona Brewing Company was one of our favorite casual spots during our stay. Great service, great food, and a beautiful, relaxed setting that makes it an easy place to settle in and enjoy yourself. I had the Brewben both times and loved it. It was incredibly flavorful, generously portioned, and clearly good enough that I didn't feel the need to try something different on our second visit! One of my favorite beers of all time is their Hanalei IPA. It somehow manages to be light and refreshing while still having the flavor and complexity you expect from an IPA. I can never seem to find it on the mainland, so I was especially happy to enjoy it here and introduce a few of my friends to it. We also had the opportunity to try their seltzer with shave ice flavors, which was such a fun local touch. They absolutely nailed the shave ice flavor! Between the food, drinks, atmosphere, and consistently great service, this became an easy repeat for our group. Definitely worth a visit while you're in Kona!

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    Kona Brewing - Servers at the kitchen station

    Servers at the kitchen station

    Kona Brewing - Ahi tar tar - 8.5/10 avocado overpowered the fish a little but the rice, teriyaki sauce avocado work really well together.

    Ahi tar tar - 8.5/10 avocado overpowered the fish a little but the rice, teriyaki sauce avocado work really well together.

    Kona Brewing - Flight time!

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    Lava Lava Beach Club - Macadamia crusted fish

    Lava Lava Beach Club

    3.8(4.1k reviews)
    29.7 mi
    •$$$
    Outdoor seating
    Sports on TV

    I don't understand why LLBC doesn't have a higher overall rating! It almost kept us away but I'm so…read moreglad we checked it out on recommendation of friends. We were seated promptly upon arrival at our reservation time. The hostess was super friendly and chatty. Our server was not one of those big personality type of servers, but she was friendly, polite, helpful, and very attentive. She was exactly who we needed at the end of a long week. The food was so wonderful. There were 5 different entrees among the 6 of us and no one had a single complaint. The seating on the beach and the spectacular sunset view is unmatched. There is nothing like seeing sea turtles on the water from your table. Everyone was casually leaving their seats to go next to the water, taking photos, enjoying the scenery. It was a really cool vibe. When the sun peeked through the clouds at sunset almost everyone got up from their seats to take photos and enjoy the moment. It was beautiful and peaceful. The live music with a dancer topped the ambiance off in a way that I find difficult to describe. I'd like me you read the negative reviews and wonder if you should check it out please do yourself a favor and GO! The food, service, and views are hands down the best we've had after 8 days in Hawaii.

    You don't really come to Lava Lava Beach Club for the food--you come for the vibes! The beachfront…read moresetting, photo opportunities, live music, and gorgeous sunset make the whole experience worth it. I made a reservation around sunset, and it ended up being such a fun and unique evening. They even had games for the kids, which was a huge plus for our family, and there's a cute little shop where you can pick up a few things. The food? Meh. Pina Colada was good. I'll post pictures, but honestly, nothing was memorable enough to really discuss. Service was fine. Come for the sunset, music, beach, and atmosphere. That's where this place really shines!

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    Lava Lava Beach Club - Main floor

    Main floor

    Lava Lava Beach Club - Tipsy Tots with teriyaki steak

    Tipsy Tots with teriyaki steak

    Lava Lava Beach Club - Pina Colada

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    Pina Colada

    Seafood Bar & Grill - Fresh catch

    Seafood Bar & Grill

    4.1(806 reviews)
    23.7 mi
    •$$

    We have been dining at the Seafood Bar & Grill, Kawaihae, HI, since our 1st visit to the Big Island…read morein 2002. We have five establishments that are top of our list but thee Seafood Bar & Grill is our favorite Big Island hang (we usually drink & dine there at least twice a week). The drinks a top shelf, the food is fresh local and always done to perfection (never had a bad meal - my favorite meal is Seafood Bar Mai Tai, Ahi Sashimi, the 'Red Thai Seafood Curry', and Dessert if I still have room...), the staff is exceptional and welcoming. Prime Rib on Tuesdays is indeed legendary (get there early as the "locals" know a great deal when it's to be had!)

    We had an excellent experience at Seafood Bar & Grill in Kamuela, and Casey made our anniversary…read moredinner especially enjoyable. She brought great energy and was professional, friendly, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable to talk with. My wife ordered the baked oysters without realizing they weren't smoked and did not like the dish (I loved it). Casey graciously removed them from our bill, which we truly appreciated. Even without that kind gesture, her service was exceptional. I ordered the black bean seafood combo, and my wife had the red Thai seafood curry. Both dishes were extremely flavorful and delicious. We highly recommend this restaurant, and be sure to ask for Casey!

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    Seafood Bar & Grill - Love the lamps!

    Love the lamps!

    Seafood Bar & Grill - Seafood fried rice

    Seafood fried rice

    Seafood Bar & Grill - I couldn't decide between the calamari and the seared poke for the island salad  and Donnie suggested getting both! Wow amazingly tasty!!

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    I couldn't decide between the calamari and the seared poke for the island salad and Donnie suggested getting both! Wow amazingly tasty!!

    Honokaa Public House - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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