This is a perfect little Kona tiki spot. Nothing fancy, but honestly that's part of Kona's appeal…read more The food was really good, and I love that you can get a unique tiki drink and take home the mug. Always a win. But the best part is the view. You're looking right out over the waters of King Kamehameha. If you time it right, you can even watch the luau happening while you're sitting there with your drink. Friendly service, great vibe, and exactly the kind of relaxed place you hope to find in Kona.

This review is for drinks only. They are also a restaurant, but we did not eat anything…read more My friend and I stopped by for a drink on a Saturday night at the end of March. It was surprisingly quiet. I got the impression that during busy season you may want to consider a reservation. Cheeky Tiki is a super cute (of course) tiki theme, on the second floor, the front open to the ocean. We sat in the cage chairs in the lounge. The service was excellent. We asked for fun glasses, and theirs were the best! Good drinks, service, and atmosphere! Stop by if you are in Kona.

Beautiful place what can I say! Wonderful service, Amy is completely on it! Super attentive,…read morereally good at anticipating the needs of her customers, she personally takes care of what ever needs to be done...a wonderful asset to Huggos, are m as well as a kind, and genuine person, And can take care of any challenging situation with professionalism and grace!

We stopped in for some much needed dinner after a very long night. As we had eaten at Lava Lava the…read morenight before, we had a pretty good idea of how great this place would be...and we were correct. The place was very busy and quite loud, so we had to sit at a high top in the bar. No big deal! Our server was incredibly attentive and made some great recommendations. We decided to start with quest and chips, which was brought out very quickly and nice and hot. As we inhaled the quest and chips, we decided on fish tacos for me and a veggie burger for my husband. The fish tacos were wonderfully seasoned and cooked very well. The tortillas were a bit greasy, however, and I was very happy there were two tortillas to each taco since there was also a bit more drip than I expected from the pico. I also had fries, and the fries were excellent! The veggie burger was epic. This was the second veggie burger from this group of restaurants he has had, and I'm pretty sure it's his favorite in the area. Perfectly cooked and seasoned well, with great fries. It was very busy here, which is always a good sign. Just wish the music wasn't as loud because it's hard to have any sort of conversation. I did enjoy how involved the singer was with the other patrons, so it was amusing!

The Bartender Gregory all round great personality…read more Himself is ideal customer service attitude

My husband Justin and I Lisa walked in to Sam's to order the bar tender accused me of being…read moreintoxicated. I rarely drink alcohol and had no alcohol beverages that day. We only went in to order a drink and get our parking validated so we could go next door and get a bite to eat. Very unwelcoming and quite the jerk wiring that day. We know the owner Bailey and I hope she takes care of her rude bartender.

Absolutely loved my experience Aloha Vibes. The view of the ocean is so peaceful, so you expect…read morethem not to try, right? Not this place. Probably the best fish sandwich of my life and the poke was perfect. The waitress was true to the name of the place and had kind Aloha vibes. If you are lucky enough to get there for the entertainment you are in for a treat. Truly one of the best spots we visited on the island so far. Lots of true Aloha here, Aloha vibes throughout this small restaurant. Hope you get to visit. Soo cool.

Had to wait nearly half an hour due to a staff meeting, which, sadly, cut deep into happy hour. We…read morewere seated just in time to place our first order and score a discount on pupus. Be sure to request inside seating if you prefer not to be too toasty on the patio at sunset. However, the view is stunning! Props for stocking Lanikai's shave ice seltzer (although it's not part of the happy hour offerings). It's so delicious! Food is always plated beautifully, from the dynamite fries (which lived up to their name although they're not spicy) to the kalua pork plate. The lilikoi bbq sauce did not taste like lilikoi, but the wings were crisp and not greasy. We did take out for entrees - they didn't have potato salad (on a Friday night?! ) and I was promised some cucumber salad instead but didn't get it. A mixed experience.

The Shrimp Sliders were so good! Crispy fresh shrimp, Hawaiian roll and this really tangy good…read moresauce. View was wonderful. Great place to grab a bite.

This spot is super laid back - walk up and order and bring your cocktails outside to lounge and…read morelook out at the ocean. I thought it was a fun spot to hangout and chill, enjoy drinks and vibe on island time. I got the ube pina - ube is so good.

Had the ono fish tacos. "Voted the best fish tacos in the…read morestate," the man said. He ain't lying. Smother them in the mango chili sauce!

This place was BOMB! We had fish tacos and a fish burrito, and both were so fresh and delicious…read more The portion sizes are just right, and the ambiance is super cool. We felt like the menu had amazing options but also wasn't so overwhelming like some other trendy places can be. It felt like they know what they do well, and they've just nailed it. The service was also friendly and pretty fast. When we come back to the Kona side of the Big Island, we will for sure be back to eat here again!

We went on a Friday evening. We were able to park on the street but they have validated parking…read moreoutside the hotel. The restaurant is right by the beach. The hostess was really accommodating and sat us promptly with ocean views. We were able to get the Happy Hour Special. They have $8.00 Mai Tai and $1 off Draft Beers. The Mai Tai was delicious 8/10. We ordered the Fish Tacos for $27.00 7/10. The sweet potato fries were great 8/10. We had great service provided by our waitress. I would definitely return and try their other menu items.

A Must‑Stop Every Time We're in Hawaii -- The Vibes Are Immaculate…read moreIf you're in Hawaii and you don't stop at Don's Mai Tai Bar, you're missing out on one of the happiest little slices of island life. We've been here multiple times over the years, and somehow it just keeps getting better -- like they've mastered the art of "vacation mode" and bottled it into a drink menu. First of all, the mai tais. I mean... the name says it all, but they truly deliver. Perfectly balanced, strong enough to remind you you're on vacation, and served with that breezy, effortless island charm. It's the kind of drink that makes you sit back, take a deep breath, and think, "Yep, this is exactly where I'm supposed to be." The views are unreal -- ocean waves, warm breezes, and that golden Hawaiian light that makes everything feel like a postcard. You can sit there for hours just watching the water and people‑watching while sipping something delicious. It's the definition of a no‑rush, no‑stress spot. The staff is always friendly in that genuine, easygoing way that makes you feel like a regular even if you're only in town for a week. They're quick, helpful, and somehow always know exactly what drink you're in the mood for before you do. And the food? Surprisingly great for a bar with a view this good. Usually places with scenery rely on the scenery, but Don's actually delivers. Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for snacking between mai tais. It's one of those places that becomes part of your Hawaii tradition -- the spot you talk about months before your trip and the first place you want to go once you land. Five stars without hesitation. We'll be back every time we're on the island.

daughter made reservations for Moms day!…read more Table for 3 We were seating along the rail with an awesome View! Starters: Jalapeño poppers Onion rings Lemon Drop Pina Colada Ultra Ordered: Fish and Chips Mushroom bacon burger - Medium Fish Tacos All served fast with the amount of Moms at Brunch! Food was very tasty n satisfyin. Second round of Ultras for 2. Service was Quik m friendly.

Despite having played at KCC several times, we'd never wandered into the little gem…read more We visited in February after our round; pleasant open air seating we were quickly greeted and shuffled to a table. Perfect golfers menus; pu-pus, sandwiches, dinner entrees, and lots of fish options. I mean what else would you get with freshest fish on the planet? I had the fish tacos on flour tortillas, the tortilla was lightly cooked which helped hold it together. The battered fish was AWESOME, the aioli sublime, and those FRIES, super good. The View, stunning. We had great service, prices were reasonable, so dont tell anyone, ok? Oh, and the little birds, they be pretty aggressive, I had to share, you know, on the d-lo, I'm sure there was a dont feed the birds sign somewhere. lol.

I reviewed Merriman's 10 years ago, but we have eaten here every other year since so I decided time…read moreto update my review. As you can see still 5 stars! Kayla gave us attentive and personal service. Scrumptious Mai Tai's, great wine choices, perfect service and fresh local foods prepared perfectly. What a treat to eat here. Make sure you have a reservation, they were turning people away tonight. We shared Mushroom Bisque, Beet Salad, Mahi Mahi and Lobster Ravioli duo. With their fresh rolls so yummy and satisfying. We will be back in two years for sure on our next Big Island visit!

I want to preface my 3-star rating by saying we did enjoy most of what we ordered, and the service…read morewas honestly amazing. However, as a vegetarian, I felt like we really just had one option for our entrée. We ended up getting full off starters and sides. The only main we could really do was the mushroom pot pie. It was good and comforting, just not anything super memorable. Lastly, I don't mind spending on a nice meal, but a few things felt a little pricey for what they were. For example, the tomato and blue cheese salad with capers was $25, which felt a little steep for essentially five slices of tomato. That being said, everything tasted very fresh and the quality of ingredients was definitely there. Overall, still a good experience, especially because of the service.

Truffle fries are a go-to item for my wife and I. Wings are flavored well, and we've never had a…read morebad burger either. Can get a bit noisy during happy hour and shortly after, but it's a wonderful location with staff that's pleasurable to interact with. My only gripe, and it's no fault of the business, is the predatory parking situation. Kamaaina - DONT PAY WHEN YOU PARK. Your parking will be validated with your meal. Malahini - sorry, you're SOL, just another cost of your expensive Hawaii vacation. Again, not the fault of the establishment.

Located in the middle of Downtown Kona, top floor of the Coconut Grove. Service was a bit slow, got…read morethe Steakhouse burger with Cajun fries which was average. Ambiance is nice overlooking the ocean but that's about it. Attached parking lot is available.