A Hidden Sandwich Gem in Kona…read more Da Whip is a hidden gem in Kona for a great sandwich. It's tucked away upstairs and a little easy to miss, but IYKYK. All their sandwiches sounded delicious, but the meatball caught my eye. It was quite tasty, and I inhaled the whole thing, chips and all. The place has a casual sports bar vibe, and the service was great. I'd totally come back to try something else on the menu. Sometimes the best finds are the ones hiding in plain sight.

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

My first time there. The first item on their menu is the…read more"Reuben." I planned to go down the list one-by-one but that will be difficult since the Reuben sandwich was the best west of Manhattan Island. Service was fabulously friendly. Ambiance is perfectly "Local" and real. Everything is what I expect for my Hawai'i experience.

Stopped here for a quick bite and didn't regret it. Deliciously fresh salads and sandwiches. We…read moreshared a "combo" meal. The Cajun chicken sandwich and the "brain salad." Both were delicious. We will definitely be stopping here again.

Came by today with a friend and we both ordered the rainbow club and it was sooo good! The meats…read morewere perfect (and generous). We shared the full sandwich but honestly it was so good I probably could've eaten the full one myself. It's a lil on the pricier side but it's worth it. We also got the lilikoi cheesecake since they ran out of blueberry, and it was great too! Service was so friendly. Will definitely be back to try other items!!!!

I got the "pop lock and drop it" a few weeks ago and since I've craved it every other day I swear!…read more This is a DEFINITE stop you have to make while in Kona! Super friendly staff and all the sandwiches we had were delicious BIG and come with a nice sliced pickle They also have a little outdoor spot with tables and chairs to eat outside there if you'd like. The only downside is parking along Ali'i area can be rough BUT WORTH IT!

It's my favorite to go breakfast place, The breakfast mini…read moreis always so good, and I love their cinnamon roll, and I get the pumpkin spice macchiato.....and the staff is always greet you with Aloha!! That's so important, it makes my day and breakfast that much More Ono!!

Counter service sandwich shop with patio seating, bathrooms are locked so you'll have to ask the…read morebusiness for the code. Not a lot of pastry left at 930am. Standard coffee/espresso drink selection with some smoothie options. Very clean. The front counter person is a sweetie!

Visited here multiple times with my family, and each time did not disappoint…read more The food is freshly made to order, with lots of flavor and very generous portions! I always leave with leftovers that I eat as a second meal or evening snack. Ive tried various menu items including their korean chicken, chicken katsu, loco moco, and fried poke bowl. Everything tasted absolutely delicious and was clearly made with fresh ingredients and Aloha. Love that their plates come with rice and a choice of salad with multiple options to pick from. It's close to the airport, walmart and Costco, so it's in a very convenient location with lots of parking. My family looks forward to coming here each time we're on the Big Island. The service is very friendly and gives off a very family-like vibe. The inside is clean, spacious, and had seating indoor and outdoor. Though very spacious, the place can get very busy during peak hours (as they should) so be prepared to wait for your freshly cooked meal. It's so worth it!! Next time, i must try their desserts. They look so good on the display.

It was an okay experience for me, but my husband didn't enjoy it at all. This was our first stop…read moreafter landing and picking up our rental car. We were starving, so we chose the closest place that looked like fast food. Unfortunately, the food took longer than we expected, longer than the worst-case scenario at a sit-down restaurant without the atmosphere to match. I appreciated that sauces were readily available, although they were taken away halfway through our meal. Perhaps the restaurant was closing early and preparing for the end of the day. The teriyaki sauce had a distinctive flavor that I didn't hate, but my husband strongly disliked it and couldn't eat anything that had touched it. He ended up eating only a small amount of the rice. :( I liked the food well enough, but the wait time was incredibly long.

Came here thanks to Yelp recommendation (turns out it is the 8th best cheeseburger in the USA) and…read morethey were right on. We were able to park in the lot behind and get 90 minutes validated parking. We drove in and it was a little hard to find the lot - make sure you are in the Ali'i sunset plaza. Parking was confusing - you don't have to scan the code before to get validated but take a picture of your license plate so you can type it in at the register. Our server was so friendly and had great recommendations for our lunch. I had the poblano burger and my husband got the bacon cheeseburger. Unfortunately they were out of goat cheese or I would have tried that one. I guess it is pretty amazing. We upgraded to grass-fed and both our burgers were yummy. Generous and flavorful. I especially liked the Poblano sauce and the buns were fresh too. I had onion rings and my husband got the fries. both were freshly made, a little dark so maybe they needed to change their grease. But I enjoyed both of them. It's small and a little warm inside but we really enjoyed our meal and would come back.

We ordered Fish Tacos (Ahi) side of fries and BBQ Burger with Bacon, side of Onion Rings…read more Fish was great way too much cheese though. Burger Patty was good but the bun was soggy Onion rings and fries were awesome.

Great poke bowl and even better service! The poke bowl here…read moreis absolutely delicious--fresh ingredients and perfect seasoning. The owner is also super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Can I give this place more than 5 stars? It deserves it!…read more We had shoyu, lemon avocado, and umami ahi; kalua pig; ube coconut and cucumber sides. Every bite we had just had us in heaven. Yes, everything we had was amazing, but our favorite bites were the umami ahi, kalua pork, and cucumber salad. Service was quick and good. A good amount of nice outdoor seating, and we found parking easily in the lot. Do not miss out, this Pa'akai Poke is a taste of heaven!

One of the BEST Italian Subs We've Ever Had!…read more We stopped at Christine's Deli in Kailua-Kona because we needed lunch to take with us on an all-day fishing charter the following day--and they absolutely knocked it out of the park! We explained that we wouldn't be eating the sandwiches until the next day, and the team immediately jumped into action to make sure everything would still be fresh and delicious. They made us one of the best Italian subs I have ever had, but what really impressed us was the extra care they took in packaging it. Rather than putting everything together and leaving us with a soggy sandwich the next day, they wrapped the tomatoes separately and gave us the oil, vinegar, and seasonings on the side. We were able to assemble everything fresh aboard the yacht, and the sandwiches were PERFECT. That kind of thoughtfulness and customer service really makes a difference! This is a true New York-style deli, with the meats sliced right there in the shop. While we were waiting, they were making a Reuben, and the smell was absolutely incredible. My mouth was watering--I almost wanted to order a second lunch just to eat right then! They also have chips, sodas, desserts, salads, and plenty of other choices to round out your meal. If you're heading out fishing, boating, exploring the island, or simply looking for a fantastic deli sandwich in Kona, stop at Christine's. And if you need your food prepared for the next day, tell them--they clearly know exactly what they're doing. We will DEFINITELY be eating here again when we return to Kona. SO. GOOD.

Christine's Deli is the only deli around, and thankfully it's a really good one. Everything I've…read moretried has been good, but their turkey club is my go-to. The bread is fresh, the ingredients are balanced and generous, and it always hits the spot. When I'm in the mood for something hot instead of a cold sandwich, I order the meatball sub. They make their meatballs from scratch, and you can really taste the love. They can get busy, so the line can be long, and parking is limited in the smallish lot but it's worth it. I'm grateful to have a deli like this nearby. It's definitely become one of my favorite lunch spots.

We enjoyed the Chili Cheese Dog, Chicago Dog and Southwest Salad. The person taking the order and…read moremaking food is pleasant. There are several dining area tables outside and you order through a window. There was plenty of parking.

First of all this place is kind of hidden ! I had the Mediterranean chicken wrap and it was very…read moregood . A little pricy but I would same average for Hawaii . It was $18 I think but did have a lot of flavor and good toppings. Will definitely be back to try the hot dogs next time but would still recon the Mediterranean chicken wraps.

Pastrami on my Ruben was 90% fat. The pastrami on the other two was fine and good. Flavors and…read morebread was great. They just need better quality control. Unfortunate first impression.

A SF/Bay Area institution we used to grab an Ike's sandwich (or two) whenever we were in The City…read more Happy to see that Ike's made their way to Hawaii, specifically Kona, since all the new restaurants/eateries usually open on Oahu or Maui. The menu in the SF/Bay Area locations is huge ... and they have several with clever names of celebrities and sports icons - no doubt that Ike's will eventually add to their menu - with iconic local celebrities. Hubz and I shared a large 808 Ruben. While the sandwich was tasty and better than the other sandwich shops we've tried in Kona, it was a little soggy ... not sure if it was made with too much sauce/dressing or if it was because we took it home to eat ...either way, very enjoyable. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Ike's opened on 10.31 and I'm sure they'll need time to arrange the inside space ... I think there's a lanai in the back where you can enjoy your sandwich. Ike's is located next to Coco Love Coconut Water in the Kona Bali Kai property. There are a few parking spaces right in front. We will be back!