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Kona Brewing Hawaii Kai

Restaurant Bar Pizza restaurant Pub Beer store Brewpub Brewery Beer garden

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in East Honolulu


Address

7192 Kalanianole Highway, Honolulu, HI 96825, United States

Website

www.konabrewinghawaii.com

Contact

+1 808-396-5662

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: (Martin Luther King Jr
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (23) great (17) beers (15) beer (13) Kona (11) pizza (10) service (9) nice (8) menu (8) time (8)
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  • 5/5 Heather C. 2 years ago on Google
    Those views though! We got a seat in the corner of the terrace and it was beautiful. I enjoyed the poke dish. For me, the real star was the variety of beers and cocktails. The service was top notch. It can get crowded during prime dinner hours so I recommend going to the happy hour early.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jakob Z. 7 months ago on Google
    Came here on a whim and we were not disappointed. Service was great, beer was fantastic, and the food was top notch. Three of us opted for different varieties of pizzas and they were all wonderful. Our friend got the cubano sandwich and it was huge! I had the porter beer and it was one of the smoothest porters I’ve ever had. My only recommendation, is that the menus get regularly cleaned. Ours were a little sticky. Aside from that, all was great and we will be returning.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zachary P. 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped in for a quick treat during the afternoon. We got the macadamia nut encrusted mahi mahi, very tasty. The views were great and a good variety of beers to choose from. We had a conversation with our waitress, Nina, about the history of Kona and what beers were only served in Hawaii. I ordered another beer and she came out with my beer and a complimentary flight of the beers we discussed. She was super friendly and helpful, we couldn’t ask for a better visit. Thank you Nina and Kona!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fraz T. 5 months ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the food and the brew. Burgers were one of the best we had during our Hawaii trip. Staff was friendly, service was quick and the atmosphere was great. Loved the seating. Definitely a good spot to dine and relax if you are visiting Sandy beach, Lighthouse or anyplace nearby.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brianna M. 1 year ago on Google
    Came in for a cold drink during happy hour and quickly got a seat at the bar. The bartenders were great and very attentive. My boyfriend loved the beers and I loved the lava flow. The pepperoni rolls were also good. Great spot on the marina!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amalina A. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice restaurant with a nice view. Expect a bit of a wait, especially if you request to have outdoor seating, about 5-15 minutes. The view is nice and there are some good vegetarian options as well. There's a lot of draft beers for customers to experiment while having fun non-alcoholic options for people who don't drink as well. They have a fun gift shop which has nice merchandise for you to bring home as souvenirs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Haley A. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food! Might have to come back to try out the other pizza options. Super cheesy which I loved, but may be a turn off if you’re not a cheese fan. There was also a great view of a dock and mountains in the back. Great choice for a casual lunch or dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert W. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been coming here since they opened (~2004). Although their food menu is sorely in need of being updated and expanded, the location, views, and ambience make KBC a very special place. And the beer selection continues to be awesome!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robert Z. 2 months ago on Google New
    First time visiting this restaurant. We went to the original Kona Brewing Company in Kona earlier this year, and it was very good. This restaurant has a great view of Hawaii Kai, the marina, and the top of the Koko Head Trail. The service was great. The menu is different from the one in Kona. The prices are definitely higher on the food, and they don't offer single slice pizza. The beer was good as always. I tried the Mai Tai, which the waitress advised me was strong and a new recipe. For me, it wasn't strong at all, and I tasted way too much coconut flavor. But you don't know til you try it. The pizza rolls were great and filling. The pizza was also very good. The chicken wings were good but wished there were more wings and fewer drumsticks. We also had the Kilauea Lava dessert. It was very good and the brownie was nice and warm. Overall, I will go back but during Happy Hour. I want to try the kalua pork taco.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah L. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a bit of a long wait for a Wednesday afternoon, but it was absolutely worth it. Pretty much every beer we tried was very good, and the food was incredible. My husband said his Cubano was the best one he'd had so far this vacation and he had tried it at several other breweries. I got the teriyaki burger and it was so messy but so delicious! The view was incredible from the covered outdoor seating area. Absolutely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian R. 5 months ago on Google
    Great bar and restaurant by the Kona Brewing brewery. Really good selection of own brewed beer that cover a wide range of beer selection and flavors. Additionally the food and service is also really outstanding so that you can easily spend a couple of nights but also lunch breaks here and won't get bored. 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommend!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alex W. 2 years ago on Google
    This place had several small little things that while none of them were huge there was enough of them that add up: - The fork given to me was dirty was some dried cheese or something on it - Cubano sandwich was super wet, the bottom bun was pretty much mush - Service was pretty meh, they were busy but waters ran out - They charged extra for our request for the appetizer (which is fine) without a warning (which is not ideal) - Food was mostly good, but a little bit overpriced - Suggested tip entries on the bill were a pretty cocky 18/22/25, instead of the more reasonable 15/18/20 or 18/20/22 - A super nit picky one was the PDF of the menu was very large, 20 mb which took several minutes to download
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sanga A. 4 months ago on Google
    They've got a beautiful ambience with outdoor seating facing the marina, incredible cocktail selection with strong drinks! I didn't get to try the food the time we visited but hopefully some day. The beers were refreshing too! Note: Outside food is not allowed since they have their own food menu.

  • 4/5 Jackie N. 4 months ago on Google
    I wanted to find a place that had local food and drink and this place was it! It was busy but we were still able to get sat right away. However whatever time we got sat there was a shift change or a section change because there was quite the confusion on which server had us as a table. It seemed as though neither server wanted us. Then the host came over and asked if we had been greeted and we said no. So it was about 15 minutes before someone came over to our table which was a bit disappointing. Since the restaurant and the server were so busy literally everything took a long time. We ordered beers and also a large pulled pork pizza to share and it was all good! Even the Ranch! Definitely recommend the pizza. Our server was friendly, but he was just so busy to be able to really serve us properly. Overall we enjoyed our meal here and glad we had the extra time to spend here and had nowhere to be since it was a little bit of a time suck. The atmosphere is nice and there is even an outdoor deck area overlooking some water. It would be cool to sit out there. Given the variety on the menu and the fact that we like brewery settings, we may be back.

  • 4/5 Mirka M. 1 year ago on Google
    Brewery in a prime location and beautiful views to the bay. They offer a variety of beers with unusual and frutal flavors. I'd recommend trying at least two if their beers. Food is served here as well. Easy parking at the shopping center. Bus stop a couple of minutes away.

  • 4/5 Erin J. 6 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and location! A perfect place to unwind after a day at the beach or after a hike. Many beer options, including seasonal with a small merch store at the front. Food menu was your typical American fare - nothing really local or representative of Hawaiian foods.

  • 5/5 Matt B. 4 months ago on Google
    We come to this island twice a year and we always have to make a stop at Kona Brewing. The atmosphere, location right on the water and the food will all keep you coming back. This is one of the very few places that the adults and kids can all agree that the food is super good. Our kids are very picky so that’s saying a lot. See y’all soon!

  • 5/5 HC O. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for snacks and beers after hiking Koko Crater. Could have stayed all day. View was great, atmosphere even better. We waited 10mins to be seated but they had a seating area we made use of. We loved it so much we bought a glass and a T-Shirt to remember it by. The slogan "Liquid Aloha" etched in the base of your point glass really was a nice touch

  • 3/5 Eva B. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was wonderful - 5 stars for both the hostess and our server were super friendly and really attentive. Beer was good but nothing mind blowing - 3 stars. 4 stars for the ahi tuna salad which was surprisingly tasty - I had expected to be underwhelmed but it was quite good and really big. But the pizza was truly awful - 1 star. It was actually wild how much it tasted exactly like frozen pizza, from the crust to the cheese. Go, but don’t get the pizza.

  • 5/5 Kalei H. 1 year ago on Google
    Beers, food, service, view- all incredible. We made it for happy hour, 4 beers and 2 appetizers were $30. A steal in Hawaii!! Our server, Robin, was so kind and welcoming. She recommended the ranch, which was southern-approved. All together, this was the perfect experience after a long day at the beach. Couldn’t recommend enough.

  • 3/5 Georgina L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location right on the bay with Mountain View’s. Our server was polite and the food was quick. Most of the party ate burgers and they commented that the bun fell apart quickly but was delicious. I had the veggie pasta and it also was good. Beers look good too. Random birds walk in but are not bothersome. Dishwashers must have been mad cuz you could hear large pans banging around which was odd. COVID made it a wait to get in and 50% capacity was good. Not too crowded and spaced out nicely. Grab your swag, they have lots of it.

  • 5/5 Robin K. 2 years ago on Google
    Our favorite stop after touring on the windward side. Huge selection of great Kona beer, and a varied menu. We shared a 1/2 pound burger that was juicy and delicious! Great view and a nice breeze. Waitress was fabulous.

  • 5/5 Eric D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic wings! Very good pizza. Solid Beer. Nice atmosphere on the water, it’s pretty easy to get bar seating if there’s a wait. Recommend stopping by!

  • 5/5 Jesus V. 2 years ago on Google
    Came for the beer, felt in love with the food. And our waiter Caroline was also great. Not cheap but completely worth it.

  • 5/5 Denise S. 2 years ago on Google
    We had been to Kona Brewing Co. on the Big Island and thought the beer and food were fantastic. I can say that it was just as delicious as in Kona, HI, but now add the beautiful waterfront location. Loved it!

  • 4/5 Andrew K. 2 years ago on Google
    just here for a couple of posts hike pints. great people good beers, didn't have enough time for the food. all honolulu breweries this far have a sports bar feel with island flare. we are looking forward to continued enjoyment of their beers! especially the lemongrass ale

  • 5/5 Jasmine C. 3 years ago on Google
    I LOVE this place, we are visiting from California and always wanted to come here. We came on Sunday and we loved everything we are going back tomorrow. 100% worth the money. We didn’t have a reservation and were able to seat us. Loved the service. Everyone is so friendly. And the food is so worth it.

  • 5/5 Susan Z. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite aspects of this restaurant is the outdoor seating because of the location. You have an amazing view of the mountains, boats, and it's very peaceful at the same time with such great weather. We came here for some food on my daughter's 11th birthday and received awesome service throughout our entire dining experience. I loved how my girls were able to order virgin drinks from the cocktail menu which they really enjoyed. The food was very delicious! Our server also surprised my daughter with an ice cream Sundae for her Birthday with a candle, I thought that was very sweet and special. All in all I would say this is a casual family friendly restaurant with great food, drinks, and service👍👍

  • 5/5 Max S. 2 years ago on Google
    Large brewery outpost for the iconic Hawaii company, located with great views of the hills and the marina. Lots of TV for sports. Although you aren't going to find crazy creative and mind blowing food, you will find very enthusiastic and helpful staff with great attitudes, good service, and a lot of different Kona beers to choose from. Happy Hour deals are pretty good. Portions are BIG. They can text you when your table is ready as well, allowing you to wander around the shopping center.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery

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