Good food, okay service. I stood at the host stand for quite a while with the rest of my party while we waited for a host to ever notice us. Finally, got seated and a server eventually came by. The pepperoni rolls are delicious as always. We tried the paniolo burger (excellent) and the It's a Gouda burger (good, but I couldn't really taste the aioli or the Gouda). The mac salad on the side is fairly good although I prefer Zippy's because it's more flavorful. Kona's is a bit on the bland side. I got an itty bitty beer to go with my drink and didn't realize that the 5 ounce pour was basically the size of one of their little taster flight beers, but it's $4.25, where the 10 ounce is $6.25. Kind of wish my server had pointed out the 10 ounce is a better value, but they were extremely casual and seemed pretty distracted the whole time, so I don't think they thought to mention it. The 15% off for kama'aina makes the food a better deal. A nice place for a bite to eat and to try some interesting beers and seltzers on tap. read more

My first visit to this restaurant was unfortunately a very disappointing experience from the moment we walked in. My partner and I had just finished a long hike and were excited to relax, enjoy a good meal, and watch the World Cup game. When we arrived, we approached the host stand to put our name on the waitlist. Instead of being greeted with a smile or any sense of hospitality, the host, Sarah, came across as very snarky, dismissive, and unwelcoming. She informed us there would be approximately a 45-minute wait, which we completely understood and were happy to accept. While waiting, we stood near the bar area so we could watch the World Cup match. Despite standing there for around 25 minutes, not a single bartender or employee acknowledged us, offered a menu, or even greeted us. Eventually, after about 30 minutes of waiting, a table in the bar area became available. Since it was empty, we sat down, assuming it was open. Within moments, the host approached us with the same rude attitude and told us that table was being held for another party. We politely asked to speak with a manager. Rather than responding professionally, she visibly rolled her eyes before going to get one, which only reinforced how unwelcome we felt. When the manager arrived, the interaction was equally disappointing. He never asked us what had happened or tried to understand our perspective. Instead, he immediately apologized and reiterated that the table was reserved for another waiting party. We didn't want to cause a scene, so we simply moved to another available bar table. What made the situation especially frustrating was that the original table they insisted was reserved remained empty the entire time afterward. No one was ever seated there while we watched. It left us questioning why such a rigid stance was taken over a seating arrangement that appeared easily manageable. The issue was never about having to move tables. We understand restaurants get busy and that hosts have to manage seating. The problem was the complete lack of hospitality, communication, and customer service. From the host's attitude and eye-rolling to the manager's unwillingness to listen before making a decision, we felt like an inconvenience rather than welcomed guests. As first-time customers, first impressions matter. We arrived excited to enjoy our evening, but instead left feeling ignored, dismissed, and genuinely unwelcome. A little kindness, professionalism, and a willingness to communicate could have completely changed this experience. Unfortunately, that's not what we received. read more

This is a cool restaurant close to the water. Its open air and just a casual place to kickback. I Never even knew it existed. It in koko marina shopping center in the back side closer to the marina. If you just drive through the parking lot you will miss it. If you park behind the service station and just walk towards the marina you will see it. A hidden chill spot for sure. It must be in the tourists books because there was a lot of tourists. The insides is not airconditioned but had a nice breeze blowing through the open air patio. The staff was pretty cool and casual I know this because my friend spilled his water and the staff was super cool about it and friendly.. The menu was your typical burgers tacos salads etc. Food was good prices manageable vibe and interior of restaurant laid back and cool. A real cool albiet tourist laiden spot to hang while at koko marina read more

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The ahi nachos were super yummy! Our server was very nice and we were seated outside right by the water which was an amazing view. read more

Kona Brewing - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

No food at 8:09pm? Really? If you own this business you need to figure it out. It's unacceptable to be a restaurant owner and close at 8pm. Gimme a break. Pay your employees so they'll stay or hire enough people to keep your kitchen open. read more

Great bar and food right off the marina with a great view. Great beer, bar food, entertainment and live music. A great local bar setup in the HK. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were super friendly, great service. read more

Great beer, great food and great atmosphere. Really loved the wings and the beer flights were a great way to try everything. Our server Leah was also great. She was very attentive during our entire meal and really knowledgeable about all the beer selection they had. Definitely returning soon! read more

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Great ambiance and service! Try to get seats by the water! 18 photos/vid were uploaded, although I'm pretty sure Yelp won't include them all with my review. read more

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Fabulous evening, our server Chris was excellent, he offered suggestions that made our dinner perfect! (Thats saying a lot, since we've been eating here for 17 years) I had a side of hot grilled chicken breast (perfectly cooked, moist & flavorful) w/ the Beet Salad w/candied walnuts & blue cheese w/balsamic dressing and a side order of Mac Salad. My hubby had the Gouda Burger (usually I order it, its the BEST Burger on the island) w/ extra side of pickles and Konas Kua Bay Beer. He also Ordered a side of their potato chips for a light starter, loved it! Chris thankfully noticed I had trouble choosing a drink, and asked me what I like, I said something Caffeine free and no sugar.... he explained Kolea Sparkling Hop Waters (3 flavors, I choose Papaya) and now Im hooked, thank you Chris!! Gorgeous views from our waterside table, outstanding service and delicious Food & Drinks! Kona Brewery has truly stepped up their menu & service to a great level, we will be back, in a couple days!! read more

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Wife and I came for lunch on a Tuesday early afternoon and enjoyed our time. We were greeted fairly promptly and seated right away and our server, Matt C, did an excellent job. He heard us say we're probably going to share our meals and he offered to have our sandwich and burger cut in half for us. Nice touch. Strongly suggest not getting the sautéed veggies as your side. They are very over cooked and flooded with garlic. Also weird they don't have fries, ie no deep frier. Kettle chips were the way to go with our sandwiches. Seating faces Mauka and towards the main harbor for a pleasent view with the trade winds blowing in your face. Overall, we always enjoy our time when we come here and will be back. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Kona Brewing - Fish tacos - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Light Sunday lunch around noon by the water was fantastic! Highly recommend to wind down, relax, and drink a cold beer on a Sunday afternoon. The menu is very limited, so we all got burgers. Service was rather on the slower end, ~40 mins for our food to arrive and it was a slow day. Burger was a solid 6.5/10, so it was good, but not something you'd expect from a brewery! But it does the job. Beers are always good, and the views were perfect. Parking was easy since there's a lot. read more

Kona Brewing - Burger - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

Kona Brewing - Sliders - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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! read more

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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. read more

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Sat at the bar and my bartender was awesome - she was so sweet and attentive. Solid burger really hit the spot after a day of swimming and sun. Also got the beet salad which I took half home. Beers were yum. Plenty of parking. All around good spot! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Kona Brewing - Beet Salad, added shrimp and avocado - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Food was good but beer was sub par. Outdated building on the dock. Service was just ok. Maui brewing is much better.

Excellent Burgers. We've stopped in for burgers and wings at least four times in the last two months. How I wish they would roast some potatoes to serve with the burgers. I get white rice as my aide and enjoy that with the wings. We order them plain and they are seasoned nicely. Enjoyed the fish a couple times, the sauce is really delicious. But the price keeps me from ordering it often. I can't stand the birds inside the dining area. It's a big airy indoor patio. All the servers are solid but Dalton gave us the best service. The man knows what he is doing. read more

Kona Brewing - $18 Oven roasted chicken wings - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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They CLOSED AT 815p despite stating that they close at 9p (on Tuesday 6/30/26). Horrible!!!

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. read more

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I absolutely love Kona Brewing and hope this place never closes. What is there not to love, you're sitting on water of a boat Harbor, drinking the best tasting beer I've ever had "Kona Light" and eating the most delicious Sirloin Steak with mashed potatoes and veggies, topped off with a super delicious green house made sauce of some kind! You can ask for more veggies less mashed potatoes for no extra price, it's never a problem. And after you've had your 5 star steak you get the bill and it's only $28 if you live in hawaii and $32 for visitors. You simply cannot beat that. The whole experience is amazing!! read more

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. read more

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Great atmosphere with the marina, great food, great beers. These wings are straight from my day dreams. Totally recommend, I'll include the before and after of the wings. read more

Kona Brewing - Before barbecue chicken wings - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I enjoyed my outdoor dining experience here with my best friend and my partner. I kept it simple with a spicy margarita, and what really drew me in were the Yelp photos of the pizza rolls! It was a light meal in a nice outdoor space, and I also liked browsing the cute merch they had available for purchase. Unfortunately, the nachos my partner ordered were a bit stale, but we didn't complain, we just wanted a relaxed dinner to end another night of exploring Hawai'i like we usually do. One opportunity for improvement would be the outdoor seating. The plastic chairs weren't the most comfortable and felt a bit constricting, especially if you're on the heavier side. Thankfully, the server was super kind and accommodating, and helped move me to a more open and stable seat inside the dining room, which I really appreciated. Aside from that, I really enjoyed the overall ambiance. The restaurant is right by the water, and at night, it's especially pretty with the glow of outdoor lights. And of course, the perfect Hawai'i weather made the whole experience even better. read more

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5 stars. If you left anything less, I bet few in life make you happy. I had the fish tacos and rice. Ate the tacos over the rice and then ate the rice with everything that fell from the tacos. It's about the experience and what you make of it. This is a place where the server doesn't hand you a beer and say "here you go," they say "cheers." There's a difference. Glad I found it after cruising the coast. For any of you non five-star people, eat your fish tacos over the rice and say "cheers" to your bartender. You might enjoy yourself. Aloha! read more

Kona Brewing - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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 ! read more

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Love the calming view. Service is friendly and efficient! Love the shrimp tacos!! Last time we had sliders that were tasty. So was the market fish of the day. read more

Kona Brewing - Sliders - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's been a couple of years since us "vacation regulars" have been back in Oahu. As always, our first stop from the airport was Kona Brewing. We were absolutely crushed to hear that our favorite bartender Mikey no longer worked there. The food and service was still good, and the views, vibes and breeze were on point, but something was missing... Kona Legend Mikey! Bring him baaaack!!! We'll be back in 2026! read more

Great place for a beer and some brewery food away from the tourist areas. The service was tops and they make some delicious beers. Fun local place to go and try some beer. read more

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Very rude and could care less to help us. We walked in and were ignored for about 10 minutes until we stopped a staff member to ask about being sat and they said their kitchen stopped taking orders at 8:30pm. It was only 8:15pm. We explained we only wanted to sit and have a flight tasting and the employee called their manager. After about 5 minutes the manager came out and very short and rude said that they stopped seating at 8:15pm and walked away. Horrible customer service and unacceptable. read more

This is a pretty awesome brewing with marina front views in Honolulu. Great please to chill with friends. They have the full side diner which you will need reservations if you are visiting, and also the bar side where you can chill, sip and chill some more :) The service was great, the food was pretty good. Regular bar/pub bites but well made well. Good flavor, perfect seasoning and the drinks made it all better. read more

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Went on a Tuesday at around 6:30 pm. It was somewhat busy still since there was trivia, and we had about a 10-15 minute wait which wasn't bad. Was sat down and was able to see the view of the water which was nice. I decided to get the fish tacos. Food came out super fast, probably within 5 minutes it came to our table. Although this was amazing, I felt like it was weird it was ordered and to us so quickly. It makes me speculate things are frozen and easily heated up? I got my fish tacos, which came with a side of mac salad. Although it was plated fine, the taste was just not good... at all. It was completely lacking flavor and seasoning. The fish tasted like literally nothing. I was highly dissatisfied especially since it was pretty pricy. The Mac salad was average but also lacking flavor and needed salt. I had high hopes because I heard decent things about this place. But after trying their food, and other people at the table feeling the same way about their food, I don't think I'd be back. read more

Kona Brewing - Steak burrito - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We stopped by Kona Brewing hoping to watch a football game and relax. There were very few tvs available to watch, except for at the bar. Despite that, the view outside was beautiful and very peaceful. While we did not get any food, we got a Mai Tai that was not the best. When comparing to other Mai Tais tried on the island, this one does not compare. Even without comparison, the Mai Tai itself was still not good. From there, we decided to leave as we weren't able to watch any tv and likely werent going to enjoy the food either if we ordered it. I wouldn't recommend checking out Kona Brewing, especially with lots of other options for drinks and other breweries available that one can try and relax at. read more

small, but mighty menu -- good food, great location, good parking, good staff -- chairs are a might uncomfortable (outside near the marina area) so bring a sweater or something to sit on -- good service. Also, they do not fry anything - eco-conscious. IPA are good and a good variety. Burgers to fish dinners; pizzas and salads. All good stuff read more