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    Kona Brewing

    3.8 (2.2k reviews)
    ModeratePubs, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    KONA BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Happy hour specials

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    Fish tacos
    Trisha J.

    Kona Brewing was a perfect place to stop between our East Oahu activities. The harbor view is the perfect backdrop for lunch and a beer. I started out with Liliko'i Kea, it was light and refreshing yet still flavorful. I had the mahi tacos and they were good and made with fresh caught fish. They also had some unique items on the keiki menu which my daughters enjoyed.

    Mikey's marvelous Mai Tai Martini on 6/30/18 on Nat'l Mai Tai Day!!
    Joyce T.

    I give the 5th star again because the pizza and dishes are way improved. Great amount of toppings, the choices to add/swap-out ingredients and the yummy pizza dough is now addictive. Friendly hostesses, bartenders and servers here. A lot of longtime and familiar workers. Beautiful views of the harbor. Wednesday evenings have live music with BOOGIE playing a wide variety of songs on his selection of guitars. A must see/listen! Goes without saying, but I will. Wonderful selection of beers and weekly beer specials. They have mixed drinks and tropical libations as well. Great place for visitors and locals.

    Sliders
    Crystal B.

    Kona Brewing has gone down hill over the years. Last visit, I got the sliders. The buns and patties were super dry! I had to drench the burger in ketchup and eventually ditch the buns. Bummer because I used to like stopping here after hiking.

    So nice and breezy!
    Laurie Y.

    This is a nice breezy restaurant in the Koko Marina Shopping Center in Hawaii Kai. It is right on the marina so beautiful views! Lots of parking and seating! There is a huge bar with a large screen TV to enjoy! Started coming here a year ago to celebrate a friend's birthday! The menu is extensive with salads, burgers and Mexican food! It's a nice place to have lunch after going to the monthly craft fair, especially because they have restrooms! Check out the Burger Specials! Last Saturday, my friend and i had the special: Guacamole with bacon, lettuce & tomato! So juicy and delicious! Just oozing with fresh guacamole! My friend said it was the "BEST" she has ever eaten! I have to agree! Plus, the service is quick, fast and accomodating!

    Naalehu Nachos with Beef
    Aida F.

    Came here on a Monday that happened to be a holiday, and the service was extremely slow. Even when the drinks came out, they were mixed up and given to the wrong people at the table. We waited at least 20 minutes between drinks and ordering our food, it felt like we had to look out for our waitress just to get an order in. Food-wise, I got the sliders, the sliders were good, but I honestly didn't understand the pickle placed on top of the bun instead of inside very odd. The waitress asked if I wanted cheese on the slider which I replied yes, but the portion of the cheese was so little, it was easy to miss. My friend ordered a Caesar salad with shrimp and nachos. The Caesar salad was alright, I did really like the nachos though. They were good and a huge portion, so that was a plus for sharing. We split the tab, the waitress added a drink that someone else's on my tab, which was frustrating to catch at the end. The ambiance is nice though it's right in the water which I love. Overall, the food was decent, but the service issues really took away from the experience. It wasn't even that busy inside so not sure what the hold up was. Hopefully this was just an off day, but it definitely didn't leave a good impression.

    Pearl C.

    Came here after work just in time for their happy hour from 3-6pm. It was also Wednesday and they had Kama'aina Wednesdays which offered 15% off all food items! We were seated outside on the patio right next to the docks. It was nice and breezy with a stunning sunset view. Service was friendly and attentive, the staff kept our waters filled and made sure we always had a drink. Our server got a few of our orders wrong but quickly fixed it when we brought it to her attention. Overall, the food was decent but the nachos were disappointing. The chips were stale and had barely any cheese on it. The cheese was also dry and hard so you couldn't really scoop it up. It seemed like it could've been sitting out for awhile too. Surprisingly, the best item were the pizza rolls on their happy hour menu. It came out warm and crispy, definitely a fave for the table. It's a decent place for happy hour if I'm in the area and want to enjoy outdoor scenery but it's not a place I'd frequent regularly.

    Beet Salad, added shrimp and avocado
    Debra N.

    For a very busy place, a experienced waitress was polite and took 12 individual orders on separate checks...awesome! I had the beet salad with added shrimp and avocados. The balsamic vinegar and oil really kicked up the greens, halved tomatoes that gave a sweetness and slightly tart. It grabs your palate! Shrimp was charred and well seasoned. That was the tastiest salad I ever had! Definitely, I'll be back! We added to the ambiance by singing a four part harmony acapella Christmas Carole for all to enjoy in the restaurant...Na Leo Lani Chorus - Barbershop Style...Ciao!

    Kawaihae Cajun Seared Ahi
    Tyler L.

    Directions were kind of off to get to the restaurant. Service was a bit slower than expected. Plenty of parking once you get to the location. I ordered the ahi seared tuna salad and it was great. The pizza was about average overall. If you're someone brave enough to do the Koko trail and complete it, this spot is definitely worth eating at to relax. Views are great and plenty of space. Not a spot I would go to again prolly, but definitely worth going for the first time if you're new to the area & are on vacation.

    Andrew A.

    I love a good Kona beer, so naturally had to stop for one. Place is fairly big, right at the marina, so decent views, outdoor seating, and cold beer. I wouldn't say the food is spectacular, but for a quick bite while enjoying your beer, it will do. The server was very friendly, patient recommending beers to try, so a good experience overall. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but would stop by again if in the area.

    Check in
    Alvin K.

    A beautiful location sitting right at waterside in Hawaii Kai. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm, and there was a line outside the door. It took about 15-20 minutes before we were called to our table, but we got seated in about pretty nice spot, just inside the patio. We could see the water and the boats outside, but still feel the a/c at our seats. The food and service overall were okay; nothing over the top. I has wanted to get the Burger of the Week, but our server said they ran out of the sauce (wth? Can't they make more?), so I settled for the regular Koko Burger. It was okay, but I really wanted to try the Korean style burger. We also ordered the nachos and Caesar salad as apps to share, along with a pizza and a Keiki Quesadilla for the baby. A couple of beers down and the food came just in time to quiet down the baby, who was starving. The food was alright, as was the service. The ambiance was definitely "touristy", and pretty loud, with lots of visitors and families enjoying the great weather and the view.

    Rachel K.

    We fell in love with Kona Brewing years ago and their Kona location is one of our favorite spots. Of course, when we visited O'ahu we had to visit the Kona Brewing here. It definitely has a different vibe, but the same great tasting beer. It's located at the Koko Marina Center amongst other businesses and right on the water. The restaurant is more modern than its Kona counterpart and there's plenty of air conditioning and air flow as it sits right on the water. There's still the Kona Brewing personality with art everywhere and they have a merch store with some fun shirts, growlers, stickers and more. Since it's on the water, they have covered open air seating with beautiful views of the water and nearby scenery. There's plenty of seating, including a very large bar with seating on three sides. The team is friendly here and we had great experiences during both of our visits. The bar does have tvs and it's a full bar so it can get a little louder if something exciting is on. Our favorite thing to order is the pepperoni rolls, but everything on the menu pairs well either the beers. They offer fish, burgers, salads, sandwiches, tacos, and pizza. While the original in Kona will remain our favorite, we'll definitely be back anytime we're on O'ahu.

    Kelsey R.

    You are looking for the perfect relaxing lunch spot with great food look no further. This brewery backs up right to the harbor. The view from the table was majestic. Our waitress was very courteous and quick. She quickly grabbed our order since we were on vacation. We opted to try out some of the local beer. We ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich, the Cobb salad and the nachos- all were extremely large person sizes which left us nice and full. The food was very tasty. The view was even better. Only the downside is the birds do you like to join you as an extra guest - wonderful experience would come back here again. Everyone was great and I sure felt relaxed after looking out at the gorgeous harbor. Ps the patio is dog friendly -another added bonus !

    Puaa Pork Tacos
    Joshua A.

    Came across this brewery and saw that it was happy hour. I ordered both the happy hour items which were pua pork tacos and the pepperoni rolls. I had an interesting view on the tacos as they weren't what I was expecting, comparing it to tacos I get in San Diego. The tortillas weren't as I liked due to the texture, but the combination with shredded pork and pineapple made up for it. As for the pepperoni rolls, it was as expected and great bite especially when drinking. I was able to taste (4) drinks they had on draft. I would say that out of those, I would have to get, "Dukes." Dukes had a unique taste that I didn't have drinking in Waikiki. I also couldn't locate Dukes anywhere else. Lastly, service was great and the hospitality was amazing. I would come back here again especially when visiting Koko head.

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    Kona brewing always exceeds expectations! Solid all around, quick service great food great beer !!! Aloha

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    I really enjoyed my fish sandwich here! Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. The mac salad here was also great!

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    Ask the Community - Kona Brewing

    Are guest under 21 allowed with a group of 21 and over?

    Yes

    Is this restaurant dog friendly since there are a lot of outdoor seating areas?

    Just the front seats are outdoor but I seen someone w their small pup there

    Where can I watch the Seahawk game 9/29?

    Buffalo Wild Wings

    What color hydroflasks do they have for sale?

    As of July 31, they have 4 colors: black, white, navy blue and light blue. I'd call to ask before you actually go - I'm pretty sure they had orange and pink last time I was there.

    What time is the Happy Hour?

    Monday through Friday 3:00pm to 6:00pm $3.95 pints (16oz) of beer, glasses of house Chardonnay,… Read more

    Is there a shop also where I can buy apparels?

    Yes, near the main entrance.

    Is it necessary to have a reservation on a week night? Also is it possible to just sit at the bar & ear on a weeknight without waiting too long to sit?

    No you don't and i would suggest the bar

    Do you share any of your recipes? I love the Cubana sandwich.

    The menu says, Kailua Pork, Canadian Bacon, Provolone, Pickles, and Cumin Mustard & it says it pairs well with Big Wave

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    Came here expecting just a typical brewery, but it ended up being such a great spot. They have a…read morefull bar in addition to their beers, which is perfect if you're with friends who want cocktails or something different. The food was surprisingly good too -- definitely more than just typical bar snacks. Everything we ordered was really tasty and paired well with the drinks. The environment is one of my favorite parts. The space is big, lively, and really well designed, with a nice upstairs area that gives you a great view of the whole place. It's a fun vibe whether you're coming for drinks, food, or just hanging out. Overall a really solid spot with good drinks, yummy food, and a great atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

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