Excellent food , cocktails and service. Lovely and spacious restaurant and bar area, outdoor seating is ample. Can't wait to go back again. Daily special Ono preparation was fantastic. Even the vegetables were perfectly cooked and seasoned. read more

Our server was great. Sweet and bubbly, check led on us consistently and cleared off dishes as we finished them. Bonus she kept the drinks flowing for those in our group that were drinking. It was a casual setting with yummy food. Kalua pig won tons are great. But the star of the show was definitely my main dish. The tempura batter was light & crispy and the ahi was cooked to perfection. I don't care for tartar sauce but I enjoyed it. I'll definitely be back. read more

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The staff is very accommodating to large groups and individual checks. The food is always fresh and ono. I had the Fresh Catch (Ahi) Tempura plate. Not exactly tempura, more like a beer batter fried fresh fish with rice, potato/mac salad and homemade tartar sauce. I bit into the first piece of fish out of excitement and hunger before taking a picture. It was hot and fresh. Sauce was great and the food was quite filling. I took the 4th piece of fish home with me to snack on later. read more

Kaleo's Bar and Grill - Ahi Tempura plate hot and crispy $20. - Hawaiian Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Food (3.5) Service When we arrived, I could tell Kaleo's is definitely a local favorite. Maybe it was just the dishes we ordered, or maybe the flavors just didn't quite match our taste. My friend had the shrimp pasta, it was alright. I tried the beef ribs, but they were a little too salty, and honestly, I've had better beef ribs on Oahu. My partner ordered the fresh catch with coconut crust, but unfortunately, he didn't enjoy it much either. On the positive side, the crispy pork belly appetizer was something we all liked! The service was attentive, and overall, the experience was good even though the entrées weren't exactly our favorites read more

This place was so wonderful! Our server was excellent, she had great recommendations and was so kind. The restaurant was clean and busy on a Sunday night. They ask for reservations. If you get there after 5 I suggest a reservation. We ordered calamari, coconut shrimp, poke, chicken Katsu and Thai curry. The food was phenomenal. We enjoyed our time here, and will definitely be back when we're on the island next. Fantastic food and even better service. read more

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Food was excellent. The coconut calamari was crisp but not overcooked to the point of being rubbery - the sauce was sweet with a tang of spiciness. The orzo salad was a large serving. The mushroom cheese burger was cooked perfectly - juicy and tasteful. Service was attentive and very welcoming. Always an enjoyable experience! read more

A little bit of Kaleo's makes the overcast Pahoa days bright. A good example of a local chill place. Like the vibe and ambiance. I felt at home immediately and relaxed to the 9s, which is great. I stopped off here on a road trip and revived myself with a coffee and a snack. Fantastic staff. Hearts of gold. read more

Kaleo's Bar and Grill - Outside - Hawaiian Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Excellent food for the price. Nice atmosphere, including evenings with live music (call ahead to find out). The Orchidland location has live music more often. The servers are really nice and your food will be served hot and not take too long (just don't be selective and picky!) I like their burgers, but the ambiance makes everything better. read more

There were 5 of us for dinner on a Saturday at 6pm. Each plate was great with a local flair and carefully prepared. Simply delicious! the ambience is relaxed yet lively and the Service was great. We will definitely eat there again and again. read more

I had the bacon and cheese burger and calamari and both were so good. Calamari were thick strips and burger was 1/2 lb and juicy. Tartar sauce was excellent too. Would totally make a stop here for a bit. Bill for 2 cokes, burger and calamari was around $37. Service was excellent and vibes were chill. read more

I love this place. It always feel like I'm in a vacation spot. I always bring my off island guest there. One of my friend was having a birthday, and we had a dinner arty. They llit candles and took picture. The food and the service was out of this world and they have a good band. I cant say enough good about this place. Check it out for yourself. read more

The food was really good. My s/o and I quite enjoyed the wontons and would've easily just ordered a few rounds of those and been satisfied but the burgers / sandwiches were also delicious. Neither of us like blue cheese but we wanted to try something new and it was well worth it. The service was also quite nice. A bit pricy but it's reasonable and it's still a cute little place to have dinner. My s/o also ordered a flight of beer to try the flavors out and it was a hit for him. read more

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Hidden gem in Pahoa, only open for dinner, but worth the wait. Food is excellent, reasonably priced, service is excellent. Only challenge might be parking, small lot and people park randomly. read more

Don't go anywhere else. 10/10 service. 10/10 decor. The steak was cooked perfectly medium. The fries were top tier. Drinks to please everyone. Side note the temperature is perfect outside, if it's too hot, be ready to sweat. read more

Another great Meal tonight, Coconut Shrimp for starters then awesome entrees of Chicken Katsu and Seafood Pasta. I had fish and chips, excellent!!! read more

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Came tonight with a group of 7. We called ahead of time to make sure there was space bc we were a large group, and when we got there, we saw lots of seating and big spaces for all sizes. It was a big area outside inside seating. The service was fantastic. I will say they were short on menus and ran out of silverware towards the end, but they brought out some plastic spoons for dessert. I got the coconut crusted ahi fish, the lilikoi margarita, and lilikoi cheesecake. Seriously, no other words describe the food. it's just really good here. The atmosphere was a great vibe. Overall, great experience, thank you! read more

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Didn't feel like making or getting Togo food. So why not eat in. This restaurant offers inside dining as well as outdoor dining. We chose the latter. I would later resent that choice. Out door is great until that Hawaiian sun hits you full in the face. But enough beer you should be fine. . Luck would have it I had a had and ate my dinner with it on. We started with the calamari and the truffle fries. Both excellent, fries shoe string like md's. Fried crisp and GBD. Bacon and green onions and truffle oil. And not too much oil. Perfect Amount. I got to try the 1/2 lbs Swiss cheese burger and regular fries. On a soft toasted bun. And a dark IPA. Done perfectly. Also had at the table was , complete slab of bbq pork ribs. And a order of Kalbi ribs. read more

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We got the kalua pork with cabbage, wontons, and the coconut fried shrimp. Everything was delicious and out food came out fast! the staff was friendly and the place was very clean. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere, drinks and food. We loved our date night at Kaleo's. Our food was fresh and delicious. Drinks were delicious as well. Our food was fresh, tasty and filled with love. thank you. read more

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Fabulous food! We've also gone several times on Holidays and it never disappoints! My husband's favorite is the prime rib when they have it!

We went there at 7:50 pm and sat at the bar and made contact at 7:58 pm and were told the kitchen was closed by Jimmy the bartender. Confused as to why, we ordered drinks and tried to figure out our next move for dinner. As we were doing that we noticed a table get their order taken for appetizers. 15 minutes later their main entre orders were taken as we watched in disbelief. I rarely leave feedback let alone a negative review but this was absolutely deserving. Needless to say we paid for our drinks and awkwardly left to search for another place to eat. read more

Last night, I went to dinner with a few friends at Kaleo's , as I had asked one friend for a seafood restaurant that had good food that was reasonably priced and that had a casual atmosphere. Reservations were made for 6:30 and we were seated right away, even though we arrived 10 minutes early. I had perused the dinner menu ahead of time so I ordered the calamari appetizer to start. Our server, Sakaya Y, was both professional and friendly. She took our order for the calamari plus our drinks; a pleasant non-oaky Chardonnay for me, Merlot for the birthday "girl", Elene, and a glass of red wine (sorry can't remember what it was) for Dave. The seating was comfortable, with ceiling fans, and local artwork on the walls. The place was a little less than half full at the time, but it was noticeable that several lively conversations were going on at each table. Our drinks arrived in a few minutes along with iced water for each of us. We each took a sip of our respective drinks and toasted to friendship and to the birthday of Elene. All the drinks were tasty. The calamari was cooked just right with a sweet Thai chili sauce that had nice tang. Yummy. We then ordered our entrees. I had the ono, cooked in a beurre blanc reduction, on a bed of brown rice and sautéed vegetables, Dave ordered the blackened ono sandwich with a green salad. We planned to share our dishes with Elene. I can't remember the cocktails we ordered, but we all enjoyed them. We had a chocolate cake to share for Elene's birthday. Yummy. I would recommend that they put some sort of sound proofing for the ceiling as it was difficult to hear each other talking. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent food. Very friendly staff. Reasonable prices. A good bar. Nice place for family and friends.

The server was friendly and efficient. The food was fast to arrive and had a excellent presentation and great taste. read more

Kaleo's Bar and Grill - One to try. - Hawaiian Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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I preface this review with a couple points 1- I am a Big Island native 2- I have been chomping at the bit to dine here as quite a few of my Yelp friends dined here and spoke highly of this Establishment 3- I called in advance for Reservations just to be sure AND here is my story Located in the heart of Pahoa town is infamous Kaleo's and they are popular. It so happened our Resy moved up from 5 pm to 3 pm which I did call to confirm ... We get there at 2;55 and soon after we parked we were asked to move (it appeared and we were told they were getting ready for the evening dinner rush and congestion in the parking lot) Ambiance and environment is very LOCAL and if you are a climate control type person like me, this place is not for you as the restaurant is more or less "open air" In fact, I don't think I saw any A/C units... They were busy considering it was an off peak time so on that note, I will say I understand the slow service. It was a special occasion so we ordered a bottle of bubbly off their menu... and they were out. So we had iced tea instead. Now about the food= they have specials but only for their dinner hour. We had the hummus appetizer and calamari. Both were very decent. Their daily special of fresh fish is offered to be prepared 3 different ways: deep fried with a coconut dusting, a pan sear or a white sauce. My dining partner ordered the deep fried Ono (I think they deep fried it too long as it dried out) My other dining partner ordered Ahi; pan seared (this one was over done also). I ordered the Seafood Alfredo which sadly, was a disappointment as the Alfredo sauce appeared and tasted like plain milk. The dessert was fine, we ordered the chocolate mousse cake but it's not made by Kaleo's (they get it baked from someone else). I wanted to try their Lilikoi Cheesecake (which I understand they bake it themselves) but someone got the last piece and it wasn't me. Next time I'm hanging around on the Big Island, I will give them a try for dinner. I may have better luck then. read more

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Visited their new location in Pahoa! Great place to eat. Beautiful and comfortable inside. Service was great and of course, their food was ono! I ordered their fish and chips for lunch and their lilikoi cheesecake for dessert. The fries were so light and crunchy. Tasted so yummy. The fish was also delicious. The Cheesecake tasted so delicious and fresh. I would definitely come back again to this location or their original location. read more

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Came here on a Sunday night at 6 and there was plenty of tables available. Not too loud but only a few loud laughers. The food was excellent! I got the special of furikake and Pablo encrusted ahi with veggies and brown rice. So damn crispy and delicious! I also had the bite of the burger and it was very well flavored. I am definitely a fan. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Ten out of ten would recommend food was major, service was great and if I had money I go today and eat! For sure will be back! I really did love the atmosphere it's a nice vibe and the food presentation was great the calamari is so good! Wish I had pictures but I had to rep this place we have dined in once and we have ordered out before! Mahalo Nui loa for the great experience! read more

Been here another two more times after my last review, but I gotta talk about their Kalbi and prime rib! First, the prime rib is only served on the weekends (Fridays-Sundays) and is a huge 16oz steak that takes up half the plate! It's so nicely prepared that the meat isn't too over- or undercooked which is amazing! It comes with mashed potatoes and vegetables which helped balance the meal. Definitely two meals kind for me! Second, the kalbi. Omg. It's soooooo tender that the meat practically melts in your mouth. The flavor is also really rich, and I highly highly recommend this dish! I actually never got it myself but after tasting it from my friend, I basically had a life changing moment LOL. Like, I want to know how to cook my kalbi to this kind of tenderness. Additionally, the service here is great! They're usually busy but would always be back to check on us often even though the last two times (even tho we always somehow overstay our visit a bit too long). The parking attendant is also amazing! Kudos to him! read more

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Stays open later then most places on this side of the island for dinner. Laid back vibes. Great food. And a lot to choose from. Eat with the locals and enjoy the evening. The service here is great. Everyone has been super nice and helpful read more

Kaleo's Bar and Grill - Calamari plate and hummus plate. Both amazing! Ended the meal with a pesto pasta. That is what dreams are made of. Must try! - Hawaiian Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

RON THE MORNING COOK, IS THE MAN! I've never in my life tasted mashed potatoes like I have tonight... I didn't even finish my chicken katsu entree because I ordered 2 extra sides of the mashed potatoes... this shit is creamy, melt in your mouth PERFECTLY SEASONED! I took an order TO GO! For dessert later. I am in shock and utter awe. It's like bringing your grandmother back from the dead and having one last hug from her. I will never cherish a restaurant more than Kaleo's after tonight. I will never forget how delectable these mashed potatoes were. On a side note- everything else was wonderful. Everything on the menu is fresh and cooked to perfection. Not to mention the service and wait staff were wonderful as well. But DAMN those mashed potatoes. read more

Kaleo's Bar and Grill - RONS MASHED POTATOES - Hawaiian Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Friendly staff, tasty great food and wonderful outdoor dining area with live music more often than not. Overall great experience

Coconut calamari was amazing, as were the drinks. The guava ribs were good too, litterally fell off the bone. And our daughter devoured her cheeseburger. The staff is also super friendly even though we were oblivious and were the last people to leave. Mahalo! read more

Haven't been to the Kaleos in Pahoa for some time. Decided to meet up with friends there. It's just the same as I remember good food good service and a nice place to sit and chat with friends. read more

Came for Mother's Day and my mom was pretty happy with the food quality. Parking was crazy today as expected and it was very difficult getting out as it seemed like a free for all although there was a parking assistant trying to help. I been here on other days and it's not bad at all. Food was great, but I really enjoyed the apps. Would come back again read more

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So pleased I stopped by Kaleo's! I was staying in Pāhoa and needed a good place to eat after a long day of exploring. After speaking to my bnb host, who's been living in Pāhoa for over 10 years, he let me know I won't be disappointed if I go to Kaleo's. It was a great choice and we ordered the house favorite pork wontons, truffle fries, Caesar salad, guava baby back ribs, and a kalbi plate! I need a second to rave about the white rice-- it was so crispy and perfectly cooked. It's really perfecting the little things! Everything was so delicious. The food came out fast, but we didn't feel rushed in any way; we were in and out in under an hour. Usually you hear how slow paced Hawaii is, but the service was excellent that night. I wish we had room for dessert, because I was told that's the best part about that place! This place is so good, they have a second restaurant just up the road! If you're looking for great food and you're traveling in Pāhoa, keep this place in mind! read more

Kaleo's Bar and Grill - Kalbi plate, Caesar salad, truffle fries - Hawaiian Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Dont be misled by the outdoor appearance of this restaurant. (True beach towns don't lend themselves to glorious buildings and you should know this) The prices are as high as you would expect as a high-end steak house. ($30+ steak, $10-15 appetizer, $10-15 cocktails) However I assure you, this food is made with high quality ingredients, originality and love. The staff are always sweet, relaxed and hilarious. My favorite is the coconut encrusted fresh fish. Breaded fish is a rare treat for a gluten averse person such as myself, and the fish is always cooked perfectly . The cocktails are cheaper than some of the better ones we had Kona-side, are delicious, served in full sized pint glasses and are also nothing to fuck around with. My favorite restaurant in Pahoa hands down. Do yourself a favor. You're welcome. read more

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Aloha, drove down to Sir Isaac Hale, heading back stopped at Kaleo's. Thank you YELPERS for the reviews so we could pick a great lunch spot. Kaleo's lived up to your reviews. Food plentiful and delicious - service great too. Ample parking which shared parking lot with Volcano museum, got to walk- thru there too. Great sunny day in Pahoa. Mahalo read more

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Seeing as how this is my first time on the big island of Hawaii, I lack a good reference to really compare this restaurant to other local establishments. Lets be real here, real Hawaii is very different then what most people would expect. That being said the food was good. Lol What you expected more? I stated this review over a year ago and forgot to finish it. Just keep eating! ~_^ read more

Kaleo's Bar and Grill - Enjoying the atmosphere! - Hawaiian Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

This location is even better than the original! The whole seating area is open and airy. Our waitress Emily was really great and very helpful! The crispy pork belly was one of the best pork belly dishes I've ever had. Seriously, it was THAT good. I will be back and I will absolutely be eating it again. The fish and chips were just ok. There could have been a bit more flavor in the breading but it was still good. The BBQ pulled pork burger however, was amazing. It was huge and very flavorful. Would definitely order it again! read more

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