Kitschy tiki bar & eatery inside the Royal Kona Resort serving steaks, pupus & colorful cocktails. Based on 204 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
75-5852 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 329-3111
Website: http://www.royalkona.com/
Hours
Saturday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Sunday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Monday
(Labor Day)
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6:30 AM–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Thursday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Friday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
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Reviews
Jason Sweeney
We didn’t think the food would live up to the wonderful oceanfront view, but boy were we wrong. All our dishes were fantastic! We tried the big sushi/poke plate, fish tacos, shrimp salad, giant calamari, and sweet potato fries. Absolutely delicious!! BTW – Mai Tai’s and drinks were bomb!
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Marni Krismer
Another fave stop when visiting Kona. We always enjoy the live music nights but MANY MANY others do too. If the crowds are not your scene, stop by any other early evening for happy hour and a sunset. Not to be missed. Service is great, food is good and the atmosphere is holiday magic. Have a mai tai!
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Running Deep
Relaxed, casual waterfront dining. Food and service was great. Our waitress, Jessica, was wonderful and took good care of us.
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Savannah Long Denver Realtor
We had the most wonderful time at Don’s when we stayed at the Royal Kona Resort!!!!! Service was incredible, and everyone was so friendly. George was a great bartender, Lehani and Cora were lovely as well. Thank you so much for every single beautiful day we spent there! Outstanding service, delicious food, and festive cocktails!!! I think we tried almost every single drink on the menu. The calamari was delicious, and we loved the loco Moco. Splurge for the Pi Yi!!!! (It’s the cute pineapple drink!)
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Gary
The Mai Tai’s here are top notch. The prime rib was unexpectedly the best I’ve ever had and the ultimate poke bowl was a treat.
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Yvonne K
Inside Royal Kona Resort. Try Don’s Mai Tai bar. Open seating. Fantastic views, great music (albeit from a CD) …and hands down: best Mai Tais in town. For happy hour, try the coconut shrimp. We also ordered the cheeseburger, mahi taco & fishwich. All really good! Had the Lava Torte for dessert. Tastey, but the lava flowed more from the top than the middle, but really, that happens a lot with this type of dessert… would probably prefer again but a la mode (doesn’t come with ice cream). They validate parking ticket from the parking lot of the Royal Kona resort if you buy drink/food (validation good for up to 2 hours). If you’re handicapped and have a placard, there’s a few free handicapped parking spots in the roundabout right in front of the Royal Kona Resort (where the valet guy is). We were there for Happy Hour & sunset and even caught a glimpse of their luau (on a Wednesday). We tried going there again Thursday night but the place was packed early due to some type of event. Several tables were reserved, which was different from the day before where it was all open seating. May try again tomorrow. The Mai Tais there are worth every effort!
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Pete Roemmich
Food excellent evening staff very attentive. Morning staff less than attentive. Had ask for refill on coffee, and after we got check no ne would take our bill, and let us pay, not the bar tende even, finally another server did finally after checking with our original server. No tip , first time we never Tipped, ps former Steakhouse owners.
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Terra Segobia
The few staff members we encountered were rude. We stayed at the Royal Kona Resort for 1 week and only ate there once. There was always some excuse why we could not get a table. I would not recommend or return. The view of the ocean is beautiful from the restaurant but it is just as beautiful in the little seating area next to it as well.
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karen davis
We love this place. Friendly staff and have always met lots of great people here! It provides a cool breeze and relaxing atmosphere. Food is great, as are the drinks.
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Bryan Roberts
Fun outdoor beach resort vibe, the menu has a decent variety of local dishes, the drinks were well made and come out quick. The portion size for most menu items are above average and are reasonably priced for the quantity you receive. Additionally, this philly steak burger was the best thing I’ve ever had in my entire life. I hope it stays on the menu because I look forward to coming back time and time again just to order this.
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