# Kona Inn Restaurant — complete site content

> Oceanfront dining on Aliʻi Drive since 1928

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## Location and contact

- **Address**: 75-5744 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- **Phone**: (808) 329-4455
- **Email**: info@konainn.com
- **Website**: https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- **Reservations**: https://www.opentable.com/r/kona-inn-restaurant-reservations-kailua-kona?restref=442396&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website (OpenTable)
- **Price range**: $$
- **Cuisine**: Seafood, Hawaiian, American, Steakhouse, Bar
- **Payment**: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

## Hours

- **Open**: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM, every day
- **Lunch**: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM daily
- **Happy hour**: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM daily
- **Last reservation**: 20:30
- **Kamaʻāina**: Kamaʻāina save 20% at lunch. 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily. Show a valid Hawaii ID.

Kona Inn Restaurant has been on the water on Aliʻi Drive since 1928, with the restaurant opening in 1979.

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# Kona Inn Restaurant menu

Oceanfront dining on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona. Fresh local seafood, prime rib and steaks, and the World Famous Mai Tai.

Prices are current as published on https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu.

## Lunch

Midday on the water. Served: Daily from 11:30 AM.

> Kamaʻāina save 20% at lunch. 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily. Show a valid Hawaii ID.

### Starters

- **Crab and Corn Dip** — $21.50: Baked crab, cream cheese, corn, served with tortilla chips. [Gluten Conscious]
- **Vegetable Summer Rolls** — $16.75: Cucumber, carrots, papaya, onion, local greens, avocado, mint, and sesame soy dipping sauce. [Gluten Conscious]
- **Ceviche** — $18.25: Fresh local fish, citrus, seasonal vegetables, coconut milk. [Gluten Conscious]
- **Kona Inn Calamari** — $19.75: Crispy calamari strips, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce.
- **Shrimp and Crab Cakes** — $24.50: Roasted red pepper aioli, corn relish.

### Salad & Sandwich

- **Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad** — $22.25: Romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing.
- **Crispy Calamari Sandwich** — $28.50: Brioche bun, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, with French fries.
- **Fresh Catch Sandwich** — $32.00: Grilled fresh catch, brioche bun, citrus slaw, ginger scallion pesto, with French fries. [Gluten Conscious Option]
- **Poke Salad** — $26.75: Fresh ahi, cucumber, mixed greens, toasted macadamia nuts, tomatoes, toasted sesame dressing.
- **Aliʻi Burger** — $22.50: Wagyu blend, brioche bun, guava bacon onion jam, smoked gouda, red onions, arugula, with French fries. [Gluten Conscious]
- **Prime Rib Sandwich** — $27.50: Caramelized onion, bell pepper, Swiss cheese, creamy horseradish, roasted prime rib, arugula, hoagie roll, au jus, with French fries.

### Lunch Plates

- **Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi** — $39.25: Mashed potatoes, house vegetables, arugula, yuzu butter sauce.
- **Loco Moco** — $27.50: White rice, wagyu beef patty, fried egg, scratch gravy.
- **Seafood Stack** — $41.25: Fresh ahi, crab cake, chef rice, red pepper aioli, chili shoyu glaze, crispy wontons.
- **Beer Battered Fish and Chips** — $25.75: Crispy fresh catch, French fries, house slaw, tartar sauce.
- **Hula Chicken** — $32.50: Seasonal vegetables, pineapple relish, chili soy sauce glaze, white rice.
- **Fish Tacos** — $25.75: Fresh catch, corn tortillas, cabbage, pineapple relish, cilantro crema, French fries. [Gluten Conscious Option]

### Desserts

- **Kona Inn Mud Pie** — $20.25: Chocolate, coffee ice cream, cookie crust.
- **Pineapple Upside Down Cake** — $15.50: Homemade in house daily.
- **Daily Ice Cream or Sorbet** — $9.00: Ask your server for the daily selection of flavors. [Gluten Conscious]

## Dinner

Sunset and after. Served: Daily until 9:00 PM.

### Appetizers

- **House Bread** — $9.00: House made focaccia served with macadamia nut pesto. [Vegan]
- **Vegetable Summer Rolls** — $16.75: Cucumber, carrots, papaya, onion, local greens, avocado, mint, and sesame soy dipping sauce. [Gluten Conscious]
- **Pacific Tasting Sampler** — $30.25: A chef's selection of starters made for sharing.
- **Ceviche** — $18.50: Fresh local fish, citrus, seasonal vegetables, coconut milk. [Gluten Conscious]
- **Crab and Corn Dip** — $20.75: Baked crab, cream cheese, corn, served with tortilla chips. [Gluten Conscious]
- **Beef Tataki** — $26.25: Yuzu aioli, green onion, jalapeño, house made smoked ponzu.
- **Kona Inn Calamari** — $19.50: Crispy calamari strips, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce.
- **Shrimp and Crab Cakes** — $24.25: Roasted red pepper aioli, corn relish.

### Soup & Salad

- **Hawaii Shrimp Bisque** — $17.50: Rich island shrimp bisque served with focaccia.
- **Poke Salad** — $26.75: Fresh ahi, cucumber, mixed greens, toasted macadamia nuts, tomatoes, toasted sesame dressing.
- **Kona Inn Harvest Salad** — $19.25: Mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, fern shoots, seasonal fruit, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette. [Gluten Conscious, Vegan]
- **Caesar Salad** — $16.75: Romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing.

### Entrées

- **Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi** — $38.75: Mashed potatoes, house vegetables, arugula, yuzu butter sauce.
- **Pork Wellington** — $39.25: Mushroom reduction, white rice, taro leaf, tomato, and coconut reduction.
- **Crispy Whole Fish** — MP: White rice, seasonal vegetables, ginger pesto, Hawaiian chili pepper soy sauce.
- **Hula Chicken** — $34.75: Seasonal vegetables, pineapple relish, chili soy sauce glaze, white rice.
- **Seafood Stack** — $41.25: Fresh ahi, crab cake, chef rice, red pepper aioli, chili shoyu glaze, crispy wontons.
- **Lion's Mane Mushroom Steak** — $36.50: Seasonal vegetables, macadamia nut chimichurri, white rice. [Gluten Conscious, Vegan]
- **Dry Aged Duroc Pork Rib Eye** — $48.25: Sizzling plate, baby bok choy, guava bacon jam, white rice.
- **Filet Mignon** — $48.50: Corn-fed Midwest beef. 4 oz medallion $25.75, two medallions $48.50.
- **Kona Cut Prime Rib** — $56.00: Hawaiian sea salt, seasonal vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, au jus, horseradish cream.

### Sides

- **Coleslaw** — $4.50
- **Garlic Mashed Potatoes** — $6.75
- **White Rice** — $5.00
- **French Fries** — $8.25

## Drinks

From the all-Koa-wood bar. Served: Lunch, dinner, and happy hour 3 to 5 PM daily.

### Signature Cocktails

- **Kona Inn 'World Famous' Mai Tai** — $16.75: Ron Diaz light rum, dark rum, tropical juices.
- **Coco Fizz** — $15.50: Bombay Sapphire gin, lemongrass, lime, coconut milk and club soda.
- **Rosemary Paloma** — $15.75: Jose Cuervo Traditional Blanco, rosemary, grapefruit, soda.
- **Fuego Mango Rita** — $16.25: Don Fulano Reposado tequila, triple sec, lime, jalapeño and mango.
- **Garden Smash** — $15.25: Bombay Sapphire gin or Skyy vodka, lemongrass ginger syrup, cucumber, lime.
- **Ocean Spritz** — $16.25: Prickly pear and rose gin, lemon, ginger, Prosecco, club soda.
- **Ube Colada** — $16.50: Ron Diaz light rum, ube, coconut, lime juice.
- **Signature Martini** — $18.00: Select vodka or gin: 12th Island Distiller vodka (100% Big Island product) or The Botanist dry Scottish Isle gin.

### Spirit Free Cocktails

- **Citrus & Sol** — $14.00: Sicilian lemon soda, ginger, lemon, rosewater.
- **Free Bird** — $14.00: Pink grapefruit soda, lime, rosemary.
- **Coco Pop** — $14.00: Coconut, lemongrass, yuzu lime soda.
- **Purple Paradise** — $14.00: Coconut milk, ube, lime.

### Draft Beer

- **Kona Light Ale** — $14.00: 4.2% ABV
- **Ola Maʻa Lager** — $14.00: 5.1% ABV
- **Kona Brewing Big Wave Gold Ale** — $14.00: 4.4% ABV
- **Maui Brewing Coconut Porter** — $14.00: 6% ABV
- **Kona Brewing Rotating IPA** — $14.00
- **Paradise Rotating Cider** — $14.00

### Bottle Beer

- **Modelo Especial** — $14.00: 4.6% ABV
- **Heineken & Heineken Light** — $14.00: 3.8% ABV
- **Big Island Brewhaus Overboard IPA** — $14.00: 6.9% ABV
- **Big Island Brewhaus Golden** — $14.00
- **High Noon Tropical** — $14.00: 5% ABV
- **Maui POG & Dragonfruit Seltzer** — $14.00: 5% ABV
- **Michelob Ultra 16 oz** — $14.00: 3.8% ABV
- **Coors Light** — $14.00: 4.2% ABV
- **Bud Light 16 oz** — $14.00: 4.2% ABV
- **Sabbath Strong Ale** — $14.00: 8.5% ABV
- **Athletic Golden Ale** — $14.00: Non-alcoholic
- **Kohala Pilsner** — $14.00: 5.5% ABV
- **Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn** — $14.00: 0% ABV, non-alcoholic

### Wine, By the Glass

- **Bele Casel Prosecco** — $14.00: Veneto
- **Bertrand Rosé** — $14.00: Crémant
- **Rombauer** — $15.00: Chardonnay
- **Rombauer** — $21.00: Chardonnay, larger pour
- **Terlato** — $14.00: Pinot Grigio
- **Le Petit Perroy Sancerre** — $21.00: Sauvignon Blanc
- **Lieu Dit Blanc de Mer** — $17.00: White Blend
- **Wairau River** — $14.00: Sauvignon Blanc
- **The Pale by Whispering Angel** — $14.00: Rosé, Provence
- **Obsidian Volcanic Red** — $18.00: Red Blend
- **Oberon** — $18.00: Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Calera Central Coast** — $15.00: Pinot Noir
- **Siduri Willamette Valley** — $15.00: Pinot Noir

### Wine, By the Bottle

- **Devaux Grand Reserve** — $125.00: Champagne
- **Louis Roederer Collection 246** — $139.00: Champagne
- **Dom Pérignon** — $489.00: Champagne
- **Ramey Russian River Valley** — $96.00: Chardonnay
- **Mer Soleil Reserve, Santa Lucia Highlands** — $80.00: Chardonnay
- **Craggy Range** — $68.00: Sauvignon Blanc
- **Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé** — $95.00: Chardonnay
- **Karthäuserhof Bruno** — $49.00: Riesling
- **Emmolo** — $70.00: Sauvignon Blanc
- **Caymus Walking Fool** — $68.00: Red Blend
- **Chappellet** — $165.00: Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Bella Union** — $105.00: Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Ridge Three Valleys** — $88.00: Zinfandel
- **Emmolo** — $80.00: Merlot
- **Bonanza 'Vin Keeper'** — $80.00: Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Louis Jadot Bourgogne** — $95.00: Pinot Noir
- **Poggio Badiola** — $54.00: Sangiovese
- **Brecca** — $68.00: Garnacha
- **Antigal Uno** — $58.00: Malbec

## Dessert

A sweet finish. Served: Daily.

### Dessert Menu

- **Kona Inn Mud Pie** — $20.25: Chocolate, coffee ice cream, cookie crust.
- **Pineapple Upside Down Cake** — $15.50: Homemade in house daily.
- **Daily Ice Cream or Sorbet** — $9.00: Ask your server for the daily selection of flavors.

### Dessert Cocktails

- **Cocoa Macadamia Nut Old Fashioned** — $16.25: Maker's Mark bourbon, macadamia nut orgeat, cocoa and orange bitters.
- **Oaxacan Alexander** — $16.25: Koch Elemental mezcal, Cantera Negra Mexican coffee liqueur, orange bitters, heavy cream, nutmeg.
- **Grasshopper** — $16.25: Tempus Fugit crème de cacao, crème de menthe, Fernet Branca, vanilla cream, sea salt.

## Happy Hour

The best seat on Aliʻi Drive. Served: Daily from 3 to 5 PM.

### Happy Hour Food

- **Ahi Poke Nachos** — $28.25: Guacamole, onion, tomato, red pepper aioli, unagi sauce, wonton chips.
- **Pineapple Teri Chicken Wings** — $15.25: Pineapple teriyaki glaze, carrot, celery.
- **Hurricane Fries** — $12.75: Spicy aioli, furikake, green onion.

### Happy Hour Drinks

- **Kona Inn's World Famous Mai Tai** — $10.25: Ron Diaz light rum, dark rum, tropical juices.
- **House Liquors** — $6.50: Vodka, gin, tequila, rum, whiskey.
- **House Wines** — $8.75: Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, rosé, Pinot Noir.
- **Local Draft Beers** — $5.75
- **Spirit Free Cocktails** — $9.25

_Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Market price (MP) items change with the daily catch. A 20% gratuity is added to parties of ten or more. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover accepted._


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# Oceanfront happy hour at Kona Inn

> Happy hour runs every day from 3 to 5 PM at the Koa-wood bar and on the oceanfront lanai, right on Kailua Bay.

URL: https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/happy-hour

## At a glance

- **When**: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM daily
- **Where**: The horseshoe Koa-wood bar and the oceanfront lanai
- **Reservations**: Not needed for happy hour, walk in. Book if you want a table for dinner afterwards.

## Happy Hour

The best seat on Aliʻi Drive. Served: Daily from 3 to 5 PM.

### Happy Hour Food

- **Ahi Poke Nachos** — $28.25: Guacamole, onion, tomato, red pepper aioli, unagi sauce, wonton chips.
- **Pineapple Teri Chicken Wings** — $15.25: Pineapple teriyaki glaze, carrot, celery.
- **Hurricane Fries** — $12.75: Spicy aioli, furikake, green onion.

### Happy Hour Drinks

- **Kona Inn's World Famous Mai Tai** — $10.25: Ron Diaz light rum, dark rum, tropical juices.
- **House Liquors** — $6.50: Vodka, gin, tequila, rum, whiskey.
- **House Wines** — $8.75: Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, rosé, Pinot Noir.
- **Local Draft Beers** — $5.75
- **Spirit Free Cocktails** — $9.25

## Sunset by month over Kailua Bay

Happy hour ends at 5 PM and sunset lands later, so the usual move is to arrive
at three and stay in the seat for the light. Approximate times, rounded to five
minutes, for planning a dinner rather than for navigation.

- **January**: sunset around 6:00 PM, be seated by 5:15 PM
- **February**: sunset around 6:15 PM, be seated by 5:30 PM
- **March**: sunset around 6:30 PM, be seated by 5:45 PM
- **April**: sunset around 6:40 PM, be seated by 5:55 PM
- **May**: sunset around 6:50 PM, be seated by 6:05 PM
- **June**: sunset around 7:05 PM, be seated by 6:20 PM
- **July**: sunset around 7:05 PM, be seated by 6:20 PM
- **August**: sunset around 6:50 PM, be seated by 6:05 PM
- **September**: sunset around 6:30 PM, be seated by 5:45 PM
- **October**: sunset around 6:10 PM, be seated by 5:25 PM
- **November**: sunset around 5:55 PM, be seated by 5:10 PM
- **December**: sunset around 5:50 PM, be seated by 5:05 PM

## Frequently asked

### What time is happy hour at Kona Inn Restaurant?

Happy hour runs every day from 3 to 5 PM at Kona Inn Restaurant on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona. It is served at the Koa-wood bar and on the oceanfront lanai.

### Is happy hour available on the oceanfront lanai?

Yes. Happy hour is served at the horseshoe Koa-wood bar and out on the lanai overlooking Kailua Bay, so you can take the deal and the view together.

### What is on the Kona Inn happy hour menu?

Ahi Poke Nachos, Pineapple Teri Chicken Wings and Hurricane Fries on the food side. To drink, the World Famous Mai Tai at $10.25, house liquors at $6.50, house wines at $8.75, local draft beers at $5.75 and spirit-free cocktails at $9.25.

### Do I need a reservation for happy hour?

No. Happy hour seating at the bar and on the lanai is walk-in. Reservations are worth making if you want a table for dinner afterwards, especially around sunset.

### Does happy hour run into sunset?

Happy hour ends at 5 PM, and sunset over Kailua Bay lands between about 5:50 PM in December and just after 7:00 PM in June. Come at three, stay through the light.

## Location and contact

- **Address**: 75-5744 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- **Phone**: (808) 329-4455
- **Email**: info@konainn.com
- **Website**: https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- **Reservations**: https://www.opentable.com/r/kona-inn-restaurant-reservations-kailua-kona?restref=442396&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website (OpenTable)
- **Price range**: $$
- **Cuisine**: Seafood, Hawaiian, American, Steakhouse, Bar
- **Payment**: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

## Hours

- **Open**: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM, every day
- **Lunch**: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM daily
- **Happy hour**: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM daily
- **Last reservation**: 20:30
- **Kamaʻāina**: Kamaʻāina save 20% at lunch. 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily. Show a valid Hawaii ID.

Kona Inn Restaurant has been on the water on Aliʻi Drive since 1928, with the restaurant opening in 1979.


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# The World Famous Mai Tai

> The Mai Tai that built a reputation.

URL: https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/mai-tai

- **Price**: $16.75
- **Made with**: Ron Diaz light rum, Orgeat, almond syrup, Pineapple and orange juice, A drop of grenadine, Dark rum, 151 overproof float

Poured at the horseshoe-shaped, all-Koa-wood bar and built in visible layers. Ron Diaz light rum goes down first, then orgeat almond syrup, then the mai tai mix of pineapple juice, orange juice and a drop of grenadine. Dark rum follows, and a 151 overproof float finishes it on top, which is what gives the glass its dark crown and the drink its kick. It is one of the most well-known Mai Tais on the Big Island, and ordering one with an ocean view is practically a Kona tradition. Hawaii in a glass, and best enjoyed before the sun drops into Kona Bay.

## Frequently asked

### Where can I get the best Mai Tai in Kona?

Kona Inn Restaurant pours one of the most well-known Mai Tais in Kailua-Kona, made at a horseshoe-shaped all-Koa-wood bar right on the water on Aliʻi Drive. It has been a Kona tradition to order one at sunset for decades.

### What is in the Kona Inn Mai Tai?

The Kona Inn World Famous Mai Tai layers Ron Diaz light rum and a dark rum float over tropical juices, served well iced with a fresh garnish. It is $16.75.

### Do I need a reservation to get a Mai Tai at Kona Inn?

No. You are welcome to walk in and grab a seat at the Koa-wood bar or the oceanfront rail for a Mai Tai. Reservations are only recommended if you also want a table for dinner, especially around sunset.

### When is the best time to order a Mai Tai at Kona Inn?

Sunset. The bar sits right on Kailua Bay, so a Mai Tai on the water as the sun drops is the classic Kona Inn experience. Happy hour runs daily from 3 to 5pm if you want to come a little earlier.

## Location and contact

- **Address**: 75-5744 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- **Phone**: (808) 329-4455
- **Email**: info@konainn.com
- **Website**: https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- **Reservations**: https://www.opentable.com/r/kona-inn-restaurant-reservations-kailua-kona?restref=442396&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website (OpenTable)
- **Price range**: $$
- **Cuisine**: Seafood, Hawaiian, American, Steakhouse, Bar
- **Payment**: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

## Hours

- **Open**: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM, every day
- **Lunch**: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM daily
- **Happy hour**: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM daily
- **Last reservation**: 20:30
- **Kamaʻāina**: Kamaʻāina save 20% at lunch. 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily. Show a valid Hawaii ID.

Kona Inn Restaurant has been on the water on Aliʻi Drive since 1928, with the restaurant opening in 1979.


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## Dishes with their own page

- [Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/coconut-crusted-mahi-mahi) — $38.75: Island mahi mahi under a golden coconut crust.
- [Hawaii Shrimp Bisque](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/hawaii-shrimp-bisque) — $17.50: A rich island bisque with house focaccia.
- [Dry Aged Duroc Pork Rib Eye](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/dry-aged-duroc-pork-rib-eye) — $48.25: A sizzling-plate dry aged pork rib eye.
- [Kona Cut Prime Rib](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/kona-cut-prime-rib) — $56.00: A thick Kona cut, au jus and horseradish cream.
- [Pork Wellington](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/pork-wellington) — $39.25: Island-style Wellington with mushroom and coconut reductions.
- [Hula Chicken](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/hula-chicken) — $32.50: Grilled chicken with pineapple relish and chili soy glaze.
- [Kona Inn Harvest Salad](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/kona-inn-harvest-salad) — $19.25: Mixed greens, goat cheese, and seasonal island fruit.
- [Crab and Corn Dip](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/crab-and-corn-dip) — $21.50: Baked crab and corn dip with tortilla chips.
- [Fresh Catch Fish Tacos](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/fish-tacos) — $25.75: Fresh catch tacos with pineapple relish.
- [Vegetable Summer Rolls](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/vegetable-summer-rolls) — $16.75: Cool garden rolls with sesame soy dipping sauce.
- [Ceviche](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/ceviche) — $18.50: Local fish cured in citrus and coconut milk.
- [Shrimp and Crab Cakes](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/shrimp-and-crab-cakes) — $24.25: Golden shrimp and crab cakes with corn relish.
- [House Bread](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/house-bread) — $9.00: House made focaccia with macadamia nut pesto.
- [Pacific Tasting Sampler](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/pacific-tasting-sampler) — $30.25: A chef's selection of starters, built for sharing.
- [Lion's Mane Mushroom Steak](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/lions-mane-mushroom-steak) — $36.50: A vegan steak cut from lion's mane mushroom.
- [Aliʻi Burger](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/alii-burger) — $22.50: Wagyu blend with guava bacon onion jam and smoked gouda.
- [Kona Inn Mud Pie](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/kona-inn-mud-pie) — $20.25: Coffee ice cream and chocolate on a cookie crust.
- [Ahi Poke Nachos](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/ahi-poke-nachos) — $28.25: Fresh ahi poke piled on crisp wonton chips.
- [Kona Inn World Famous Mai Tai](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/mai-tai) — $16.75: The Mai Tai that built a reputation.
- [Fuego Mango Rita](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/fuego-mango-rita) — $16.25: Mango and jalapeño over reposado tequila.
- [Garden Smash](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/garden-smash) — $15.25: Cucumber, lime, and lemongrass ginger syrup.
- [Ube Colada](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/ube-colada) — $16.50: A purple ube twist on the piña colada.
- [House Liquors](https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/menu/house-liquors) — $6.50: Well pours at happy hour prices, two to five daily.

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## Frequently asked questions

### Where is Kona Inn Restaurant located?

Kona Inn Restaurant is located at 75-5744 Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona, right on the waterfront in the heart of historic Kona town.

### What kind of food does Kona Inn Restaurant serve?

Kona Inn Restaurant specializes in fresh local seafood and premium steaks, with dishes like Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi, Baked Monchong, and Prime Rib. Local fishermen bring in the catch daily, making Kona Inn one of the best seafood restaurants in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.

### What are the best drinks at Kona Inn Restaurant?

Kona 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.

### Is Kona Inn Restaurant right on the ocean?

Yes. 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.

### Is Kona Inn Restaurant a good spot for special occasions?

Absolutely! 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.

### Does Kona Inn Restaurant offer open-air dining?

Yes! 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.

### Does Kona Inn Restaurant have a kamaʻāina discount?

Yes. 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.

### Does Kona Inn Restaurant have a Happy Hour?

Yes, Kona Inn Restaurant offers one of the best happy hours in Kailua-Kona, running daily from 3–5pm. Food starts at $7 and drinks at $6, all enjoyed with an unobstructed ocean view on Ali'i Drive.