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    Manago Hotel Restaurant

    4.5 (466 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The Butterfish
    Wallace Y.

    Went there for lunch last week and ordered the pork chops for lunch and it was eye popping as in huge portions! Came back last night for dinner and had the butterfish with miso. Very good. Lei and Melia were warm and friendly. Really nice folks. It's a little out of the way but that's the charm. Just good food, good people!

    Mason W.

    Get the pork chop. You won't regret it. I would say it's even better than most steakhouses pork chops. Make sure to get the 1 pound one too. It's easy to finish when the food tastes that good. The opakapaka was solid, a little small, and scaly. Lemons on it were good though. Wouldnt really get again. The opelu as well. I wouldn't get it. It tasted a little fishy. And lots of mini bones. I woud definitely come back. Just for the pork chop.

    Butterfish
    Lauren W.

    What a treasure of a place! It's amazing places like this still exist. Butterfish with miso - moist and buttery fish with a generous serving of miso sauce on top. Delish! 5 stars! Opakapaka - the butter garlic preparation was perfectly done and the fish was nice and flaky. 5 stars! Pork chops - this was highly recommended but it seemed a little dry. The gravy was super good but wasn't too impressed. 4 stars. All the sides were enjoyable especially the ogo. I thought it was like banchan, so we made the mistake of asking for more and we're charged an additional amount per person (like $6). It was worth it since the overall meal price was reasonable. Very low key no frills place with locals and tourists and limited hours. Get here if you can!

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    Aneissarae C.

    Smothered pork chops for the win! Service was great & our waitresses were attentive & accommodating to our large party. Loved the display regarding the history of the hotel/ restaurant the kids enjoyed it too! Thank you Manago Hotel & Staff.

    Mahi Mahi
    Leicie Y.

    So happy that I finally got to eat here after hearing about it from friends multiple times. After a morning hike in southern Kona, we stopped here for lunch. We were greeted quickly and kindly and immediately got seated. The menu is posted on the wall and while not extensive it is full of local favorites. The one thing I really wanted to try due to all my friends was the pork chops and they did not disappoint. Be sure to get the gravy and onions. The gravy is so delicious that I was pouring the extra over my rice. We also tried the mahi mahi which was also tasty and a good pairing since it was a lighter dish and we were sharing everything. It definitely lived up to the hype my friends gave it and I can't wait to come back when I'm in the area again.

    Side 1 noodles
    Shane A.

    Nostalgia! This place just speaks like we're eating back in the old days and a home cooked meal is all we needed for dinner. I had the hamburger steak with gravy and onions. The hamburger had a crust that you could tell came from a cooktop that's been seasoned for years. It was moist and tasty. The teriyaki beef was the type you'd get at the old saimin stand. Finally, the pork chop. Chewy, tasty, moist...smothered in gravy. If you want a home cooked meal done right, swing by Manago.

    June 2025 menu
    C L.

    We enjoyed our food. We had pork chops and liver. It was good but wished they had mashed potatoes for the liver. Also they serve the sides family style and for 6 people they only gave small servings so we only were able to have tasting sizes which was a bummer. Local people love the potato mac and rice so Tablespoon of potato mac for each of us was a disappointment. You get more if you're alone as they serve a normal size of each item. I was going to rate 3 stars but for nostalgia I gave four.

    The pre fixings ...cabbage, bean sprouts and rice
    Thom C.

    Most trust worthy place on the island to eat. Everything is good and the service makes this food even better. The building is old and the place oozes with history. The fresh fish is always my go to and it comes with plenty of sides. The pork chop can't be beat and the Teri beef is done with perfection. The great prices for this quality of food can't be beat on the island.

    Ono in butter and garlic
    Carlos S.

    We had to see what all the hype was about. I think the results were mixed. This establishment has been here since 1917 serving food and as a hotel. It is the oldest in the state. The atmosphere is super spartan. You might as well step into the past to experience what it might have been. They wheel a cart around with 3 appetizers. A potato and pasta salad, corn and peas, and bean sprouts. There is also a large bowl of steamed rice for the table. We ordered Pork Chops with onions and gravy (delicious, nice and crispy) and the Ono which apparently was overcooked and a bit dry. You can park in front on the street. Recommend just to say that you did it.

    Menu from Jan 2024
    Teresa F.

    We came to Manago Hotel Restaurant after having visited the South Point. It was 4:40 pm. We thought we'd had to kill before their 5:00 pm opening. Turned out the staff let us in at 4:50 along with 2 other groups. We lucked out and had a bit of time in the empty dining room and took our time with the menu. Service was efficient. The dining room has lots of pictures and is bright and airy. We ordered the Ono and pork chops. A big bowl of rice and plates of cellophane noodles, garlic edamame, and potato mac salad was delivered to our table. Turned out another patron seated at the adjacent table was also a first timer here. We got to talking and learned that he had come from Washington D.C. for work. He ordered the butterfish, but knew that the butterfish and pork chops were highly recommended. Since he was by himself, I offered a bit of the pork chop for him to try. He happily accepted and in return he gave us a bit of the butterfish to sample. The mains were really good. I guess the sides, which were tasty, are classics for Manago. I wish there were a bit more vegetables. Since we got there early, we watched the crowds stream in. They do take reservations. The dining room filled up pretty quickly not long after 5 pm. Manago is worth a visit.

    Small but delicious. Papaya with breakfast every day. Yum!

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    A little rustic but the food is really good, and you are sitting in a historic place having a meal.

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    Great location and view, nice, helpful staff with delicious traditional Japanese Hawaiian fusion!

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    Homey atmosphere, legendary pork chop was just like mama used to make. Generous portions, old school vibe, worth a trip.

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    Home style local meals. Friendly family oriented. Boy of a wit because their food is so good!

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    Tuesday - Sunday Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM… Read more

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