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Kona Brewing

3.8 (51 reviews)
Closed • 12:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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Jazzy T.

Food was filling and good. I opted to taste Loco Moco to know what they're raving about. To me, it was ok. The serving can be good for two. I couldn't finish was it. The macaroni was salty My husband had the flatbread almost like a Hawaiian pizza. It was okay too. Not a fan of ham so, I took off the ham. Service was good and quick. Our server was friendly. Ambiance, it's a bar so, a little loud at times.

Lemongrass Luau Beer
Rebecca C.

The ambiance here is really wonderful with breezy outdoor seating covered by screens. There isn't much protection for rain unfortunately. Very popular spot and we had to wait a bit to be seated. Our server was extremely nice. Food selection was actually very minimal with only 3 sandwiches. The burger variety was pretty decent. The burger itself was very average with a well done patty because it was so thin. It comes with a selection of sides, but none of them are fries! We selected the chips. They were not as generous as we were expecting or hoping. Recommend the lemongrass luau as a light beer!

Jalapeño popper pizza
Jim J.

Four of us stopped in for lunch. It was the first time we've been there. Everything on Oahu is open air and Kona brewing Company is no exception, the ambience was lovely. We sat out overlooking the water. They had a wide variety of Kona beers. The food was delicious. Our friend had the jalapeño popper pizza. It was delicious. The wife and I split the fish tacos. they were also very good and our other friend had the Aji tuna salad. It was huge. The service was top-notch however, we did have to wait for about 15 minutes for a table, but it was well worth it, if we're ever in Oahu again will definitely go back.

Best bartender
Mileydi A.

Probably the best bartender ever he was so kind . Fast and efficient. We had a fabulous time talking to him while having our drink. He greet other guest so kind and welcoming we stay on Gate A2 super beneficial to us

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Kerry B.

I ordered all the Back Yard Batch, which are single batch beers.  I specifically ordered these because Kona Brewing has a great commercial presence all over the US and these are some I have never had, nor are they available outside of Kona. THE BEER: SLAM Dunkelweizen 4.7% ABV... OMG... so crushable. This is an all day easy drinking beer. Banana, check, clove, check, lite lemon, check, delicious, check, check. Steam Vent Lager 5.7% ABV... this is an easy drinking Lager, slightly hoppy Dad Joke IPA 6.3% ABV... a little grapefruity, West coast kinda, but there is some sweetness Lil Bae Bae IPA 5.3% ABV... Lil Bae Bae has a bite.  Mellows out after the first sip. Bay Runner Imperial IPA 10.4% ABV... fruity, slightly hoppy, but not overpowering Lea, our bar keep was awesome! There is food here, fresh baked pizza and sandwiches. There are geckos on the bar, on the floor and all through the brewery.  The staff I was told, call themselves geckos. If you like good craft beer, this is a great place to visit while in Kona.

Thamara N.

While waiting for our flight back home we stopped by to grab a drink and this was a good location. We ordered a local beer. Service was good

Richard A.

Kona Brewing at Gate E6 is an absolute gem for travelers looking to kick off (or cap off) their time in Hawaii with a taste of the islands! I stumbled upon this spot during a layover, and it turned out to be the highlight of my airport experience. First off--the beer! Kona Brewing's craft beers are legendary, and having a fresh, cold Big Wave or Longboard Lager while waiting for a flight? Priceless. The selection is fantastic, and they serve everything perfectly chilled. It's like a mini tropical getaway right in the terminal. The food? Equally impressive. They offer hot grab-n-go dishes, including the iconic Spam Musubi, which was a delightful and flavorful bite of Hawaii. It's freshly made, warm, and hits all the right notes. Who knew airport food could be so comforting and authentic? They also have other island-inspired dishes that are perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. The vibe here is relaxed and friendly, with service that genuinely embodies the aloha spirit. The staff was welcoming and efficient, making the whole experience feel like a mini-vacation. Whether you're looking to unwind before a flight or savor one last taste of Hawaii, this spot has you covered. Don't miss Kona Brewing if you're passing through Gate E6. Great beer, delicious food, and a little slice of paradise at 30,000 feet. Highly recommend!

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Mark D.

After seven days on the islands and drinking my weight in mai tais we found this little oasis. The bartender was cool and relaxed. Enforcing the people limit gor his area. Honolulu had very strict covid card enforcement and masks. The bartender had made a vodka concoction of his own with passion, orange, cranberry and a couple others. He made this up for a change up. Boy was it good and very refreshing!

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Love,love, love this place! Great vibe, food and service! Cool shirts to purchase too!

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LITERALLY the WORST staff I have ever encountered. Every single one of them was entitled and mean. Absolutely a palling behavior by adults.

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Hana Koa Brewing - Pork Belly Sliders

Hana Koa Brewing

4.4(681 reviews)
4.9 mi•Kaka'ako
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This is the best brewery in the state of Hawaii - hands down! The beer is so so special - I cannot…read morebelieve how fresh, delicious and consistent it is. So much variety but they also do the basics better than anyone. I threw my buddy a bachelor party here and it was the perfect choice - such a huge, comfortable space and amazing staff. All of the food I've tried is the best version of that dish I've ever had - and I've worked in the food/bev industry for most of my life. The onion rings and burgers are NEXT LEVEL with a cold one, but you really cannot go wrong. I can't recommend this place enough! Thank you Josh!

This is a food review only- Tried their Friday special item:…read moreTexas Brisket!! I'm a born and raised Texan so it was pretty special to find a place on island that makes it like home does. The brisket was super tender, juicy, with the right amount of fat to lean, and lots of peppery bark. The mashed potatoes were the perfect compliment, as was the tangy BBQ sauce although you really don't need sauce for the brisket. We also tried the Hana Koa burger- so smokey and cooked to a perfect medium rare- with fries (a huge portion, so crispy and well seasoned!) as well as the Asian salad (because if you are eating this much red meat you have to eat a vegetable too!). Overall the food was a solid 5 stars which means a lot nowadays as many restaurants have been struggling to keep up on quality and value. Will definitely return!

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Beer Lab HI - CollaBREWation w/RY'S POKE SHACK: POKE LAGER (Hawaii-style Lilikoi Chili Pepper Rice Lager) | September 2026

Beer Lab HI

4.6(42 reviews)
5.5 mi
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@fortunefoodfinds: "Wish you were BEER! This past Aloha Friday I picked up the BEER LAB HI x RY'S…read morePOKE SHACK CollaBREWation POKE LAGER: Hawaii-style Lilikoi Chili Pepper Rice Lager. Also, while I was there to pick up, I had to pau hana with a Pickled Mango Juice Ale n' for da keiki a Melon Handmade Soda. I must say, the description of the Poke Beer had me jumpin' on that online preorder without any hesitation. I knew this would be perfect to sip on while I watch the 49ers play today + it happens to be my wedding anniversary too. I'm ready to kick off this Sunday Funday, how 'bout you?!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: order at counter EXTERIOR: open air seating, kid-friendly, spacious, good amount of picnic table style seating that I could see getting filled up quick on a busy afternoon WAIT TIME: was helped out right away PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: it's always great to see what collaBREWation they come out with next. We couldn't pass up on this one n' it was perfect for what we had going on over the weekend. During our pick up I got to try the Pickled Mango Juice Ale, which was so good. The Melon Handmade Soda was a great non-alcoholic option. I L.O.V.E. how innovative Beer Lab is n' they are first come to mind when I think of locally crafted beer!

Beer lab is always on our to-do list multiple times during our trips to Hawaii. Love the variety of…read morebeers on every trip. You're going to find something you didn't have before. We ordered the garlic edamame to start with, which was very good, and then we finished up with the smoked meats and the smoked Marlin dip with toast tips. All was very good and will definitely be visiting again.

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4.1(728 reviews)
4.6 mi
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I stopped by Aloha Brewing on my own and had such a great afternoon! I grabbed a seat on the…read moreoutdoor patio, and the service was excellent. The patio is a fantastic space to relax and enjoy a beer. I took advantage of happy hour and ordered the crispy rice and poke bowl, and it was delicious. I also got a flight of beers, which I always appreciate at breweries because it lets me try multiple brews. There were plenty of other food options on the menu too, including dessert. One really fun touch: they even have a special dog menu since dogs are welcome on the patio! Overall, this is such a great spot to spend an afternoon--good beer, delicious food, a great outdoor space, and excellent service. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a relaxed brewery experience on Oahu!

A nice small bar located in Kakaako, the place felt very homey, was clean, with nice staff. We sat…read moreinside the bar, they keep their doors open as it's mostly open air so we did have some visitors drop in at our table, birds lol. For food-wise, we stuck to the classics, loaded nachos and chip/dip. Regular food pricing is on par with most other bars in town but they do have happy hour pricing. Would I come back? Possibly, their poke food dishes sounded very tempting:

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Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine

4.2(613 reviews)
5.2 mi•Ala Moana
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Off the wall has quickly become our new go-to place. Lunch, Dinner, weekend brunch... they do it…read moreall! The first time we came for drinks only to find out their entire menu is FANTASTIC! Anyone who writes this off as a bar is missing out. My favorites have to be the adobo tacos, chop salad, and crispy Brussel sprouts. But we've tried almost everything on the menu and you can't go wrong. AND they love to mix it up with new specials all the time! It keeps us coming back. The staff are always friendly, it's always clean and the service is great. Sit inside in the AC or out on the patio in good weather, and even bring your pupper like I do! My dog always drags me here to try and beg treats from the staff and they always spoil him. Central to tons of shopping, easy parking, kids park and dog park right across the street, easy walking from Ala Moana beach park too. I honestly can't say enough. Looking forward to my next stop, maybe Halloween bar crawl??

The good? Chop Salad was tasty but we had asked for the bacon to be on the side, and it wasn't…read more When I pointed it out to the host he pointed to the chicken pieces (which were on the rubbery side). Had sliced avocado and seeds, but mostly greens. The Grilled Cheese was mostly pork adobo and very little cheese. The adobo was on the salty side and didn't have the tangy adobo flavor, sadly. The bread was nicely buttered and crispy, though. Giant steak fries came with it and they were tasty. We both wanted to like this place but it seemed like only one guy was working the floor and the check-in/payment (don't like having to pay a tip in advance if service hasn't been provided yet) and serving the food. It looked like only one person was in the kitchen, too. It wasn't busy so we didn't have to wait long to be served. A plus.

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BREW'd Craft Pub - Szechuan Cauliflower

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4.1(492 reviews)
8.3 mi
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We walked in at about 5pm and sat at the bar. Brewd has a patio seating, high tops near the…read moreentrance, booths along the inside perimeter and a nice counter top bar through out. There were a few people enjoying drinks and food, and while it is a smaller space, it didnt feel crowded at this time. The bartender was very nice and got our drink orders right away. Anytime I see an espresso martini on the menu, best bet I'm going to order it. And I'm so glad I did! I mentioned the hints of cinnamon and the bartender validated me saying the cold brew is infused with cinnamon sticks. 10/10 reccomend!

Located in Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue, Brew'd is a restaurant/pub spot. There is some parking around…read moreon the street and in a back parking lot. Not sure if it costs money to park in the lot. The place itself has seating inside and outside. We sat outside, and it was a nice evening. The place was not loud and the service was quick. The people working were very sweet! The place felt casual with wood tables and decorations. We decided to order a burger and macaroni. Both came out pretty quickly. The burger and the fries were yummy! The fries were pretty big and were good on their own. The burger was tasty and tasted like it had just the right amount of salt. The macaroni was also very good, with a decent amount in the bowl. We look forward to coming back and trying some other food items!

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Image of the interior space

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Beer Lab HI - Salamat Gozaimasu $4 sampler

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4.5(164 reviews)
3.9 mi
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I love coming here with friends for a drink and pupus. On our most recent visit they were hosting…read moresingles karaoke! I also noticed that they have trivia on some nights too. It is a fun atmosphere with a full menu. The drinks are always good and with the QR code ordering system we were able to order quickly and drinks and food were quick too. I will keep coming here again and again.

First of all, this is a great place to gather with friends; lots of seating space. Since it's…read morelocated in the uptown Pearlridge Mall, there are lots of parking. As for the food, it is a hit & miss. Some of our party liked their salad w/fried Char Siu chicken, onion rings and tots were also good appetizer food to munch on. Others had the Kalua Pig burger which was real salty. I had their Loco Moco with their dark gravy, which also was a bit too salty. I also chose to have the burger cooked medium well, which was a bit too tough to chew. I should have chosen medium. (An update to my previous post - I upgraded this review to 4 stars, from previous 3. As we left the place, the nice waitress stopped my friend who had the Kalua burger & gave her a new Kalua as the chef threw out the previous batch & made a new one. She loved it. Now who does that in today's world, listened to the customer & make a new batch & even sought out the person to make it right. This is a place to definitely come back to. Awesome Beer Lab!!!) The drinks were their pluses. And their service was excellent. Our waitress was very nice & very attentive. I did like their ordering system thru Toast where you scan a barcode & order & pay before the food gets to you. You can pay individually or as a group. Keep in mind the group tip is set at 20%, but the waitress deserved it.

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Hall Burger with Fries, patty was tasty but mustard sauce on it wasn't too great

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Kona Brewing - Pahoehoe pizza

Kona Brewing

3.8(2.2k reviews)
14.3 mi•Hawaii Kai
•$$

Good food, okay service. I stood at the host stand for quite a while with the rest of my party…read morewhile 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.

5/5 on service: staff was great 3/5 food. Quality and size…read morehas diminished. Smaller selections. There use to be larger options for food. Pizza use to be better, did not seem as good as I recall. 3/5 small selection on beer for a brewery. All beers should be offered 3/5 ambiance: the restaurant has not been updated for the last ten years. The location on water is still prime. We have been going to this place for awhile and food and quality use to be better

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