Kona Inn Restaurant
Sunset, Mai Tais &
Oceanfront Dining
in Kailua-Kona
The historic oceanfront spot in Kailua-Kona for sunset dinners and Mai Tais. Fresh-caught seafood, open-air tables on Kailua Bay and a sunset you'll never forget, right on Aliʻi Drive.
Reserve a table
Book a table at one of the best-loved Kona restaurants on the water, and we'll make sure you have the best seat to enjoy the best meals with the best view.
Walk-ins are always welcome. Planning a sunset dinner in Kona? Book about 45 minutes before the light goes. For larger parties, call (808) 758-5359.
Bringing Kona Together
Since 1928
For nearly 100 years, Kona Inn has welcomed guests for honeymoons, life's major milestones, and even the simple Sunday family night dinner that always turns into lifetime memories.
Sip on Kona's
Famous Mai Tai
Ask around for the best Mai Tai in Kona and you will keep hearing our name. Poured at a horseshoe all-Koa-wood bar right on the water, it is cold, colorful, and best enjoyed with an ocean view.
The Freshest
Catch on
Ali'i Drive
From fresh catch fish tacos to the Pork Luʻau Wellington, every plate is built around what's fresh, local, and in season.
Happy Hour
3-5 PM
Some afternoons just need good food, a cold drink, and the sound of the ocean. That's what we're here for, daily from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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"Great food such as the prime rib, calamari, bread and pesto sauce along with great drinks and wine selection. Also, the service was top level. Can't wait to eat at this restaurant again!"
"I came to the Kona Inn Restaurant twice while visiting Kona, and both experiences were absolutely spectacular. On top of the great food and service, this is hands-down one of the best places in Kona to watch the sunset."
"Came here about 14 years ago as a kid and it's just as I remembered in the best way possible. Beautiful atmosphere, incredible food, and not to mention the best service."
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Kona Inn Restaurant is located at 75-5744 Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona, right on the waterfront in the heart of historic Kona town.
Open in Google MapsKona Inn Restaurant specializes in fresh local seafood and premium steaks, with dishes like Macnut Crusted Mahi Mahi, ʻOhana Style Fish, and Grilled Ribeye. Local fishermen bring in the catch daily, making Kona Inn one of the best seafood restaurants in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.
Open in Google MapsKona Inn Restaurant on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona. The open-air dining room sits right on Kailua Bay facing west, so the sun goes down over the water in front of the tables. Dinner is served daily until 9:00 PM, and sunset runs from about 5:50 PM in December to about 7:05 PM in July, so book about 45 minutes ahead to be settled with a Mai Tai before the light goes.
Open in Google MapsFor dinner right on the water, Kona Inn Restaurant is the historic oceanfront landmark on Aliʻi Drive, in the 1928 Kona Inn building on Kailua Bay. Every seat is open-air with a view of the bay, the menu runs from fresh local fish to steaks, and the World Famous Mai Tai is the drink people come for.
Open in Google MapsWalk-ins are always welcome, and there is usually room at the bar or on the rail. A reservation is worth making for dinner, especially in the hour either side of sunset and for any group larger than four, because the oceanfront tables go first. Book on OpenTable or call (808) 758-5359.
Open in Google MapsKona Inn Restaurant is home to one of the most well-known Mai Tais on the Big Island, served from a horseshoe-shaped all-Koa-wood bar right on the water.
Open in Google MapsYes. Kona Inn Restaurant is a true oceanfront restaurant, built right on the water on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona. Every seat is open-air with an unobstructed view of Kailua Bay, which is why it is one of the most popular Kona restaurants on the water for sunset.
Open in Google MapsAbsolutely! For nearly 100 years, guests have celebrated honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays, and family milestones at the Kona Inn. The oceanfront setting makes any occasion feel special.
Open in Google MapsYes! Every seat at Kona Inn is open-air, right on the waterfront in Kailua-Kona. You'll hear the waves, feel the ocean breeze, and watch the sun set over Kona Bay.
Open in Google MapsYes. Kamaʻāina save 20% on lunch at Kona Inn Restaurant, 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily. Show a valid Hawaii ID and the discount comes off the lunch menu, oceanfront table included.
Open in Google MapsYes, Kona Inn Restaurant offers one of the best happy hours in Kailua-Kona, running daily from 3 to 5 PM. Happy hour plates start at $12.75 and drinks at $5.75, all enjoyed with an unobstructed ocean view on Aliʻi Drive.
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