Where to Find the Best Dinner in Kona

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The Big Island has restaurants that cater to all tastes and budgets, so whether you’ve spent the day relaxing at the beach or daytripping in the mountains, you’ll definitely want to enjoy the dinner meal. Here are some of our favorite options in Kona

But wait, there’s more. We’re here to help demystify some of the unusual words you might see on menus like furikake, laulau and lilikoi — and explain which meat is being served and why. And possibly most importantly of all, provide the fun facts on the origins of local dishes

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Feature Photo: Huggo’s Facebook

A hand pours olive oil from a small white cup onto a plate of burrata cheese surrounded by fresh tomatoes, greens, and onions. A red rose in a vase is visible in the background. The warmly lit scene suggests an inviting atmosphere that promises the best dinner in Kona.

You really can’t beat the location — right on the water in downtown Kona. The menu features tasty entrees like seared and sesame crusted ahi and Molokai sweet potato ricotta gnocchi, and also includes a raw bar section. Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available too. Huggo’s is open daily 5pm to 9pm. Reservations recommended. 

Close-up of a person holding a spoon over a plate of food. The plate contains the best dinner in Kona—a layered dish with melted cheese and meat, accompanied by a colorful vegetable salad with tomatoes, onions, and herbs. A can of Big Wave Golden Ale beer is visible in the background.

This popular, casual pub is serving up hand-tossed pizzas and a wide selection of pupus (appetizers) in addition to standard pub fare. Kona Brew Co. has so many handcrafted beer flavors on tap that it’s probably best to start with a flight for the taste-testing purposes. Open daily from 11am to 9pm. 

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