oceanfront

dining

in KONA

italian dinner🇮🇹,

oceanfront lunch🍕,

wine🍷, craft brews🍻,

and the best views in town!

A tray of fast food containing a cheeseburger, French fries, and a dipping sauce on a wooden table with a blurred background of a window and greenery.
Fresh coconut shrimp served with a side of dipping sauce on a rectangular black plate, with shredded lettuce beneath the shrimp, and a pizza with vegetable toppings on a round plate in the background.
A pizza topped with pineapple, red bell peppers, red onions, cilantro, and lime wedges, served on a metal tray. In the background, there is a tall glass of iced tea with a straw and a purple flower garnish, placed on a white table.
A tropical cocktail garnished with a purple orchid, a pineapple slice, and a decorative bamboo pick, served over ice in a tall glass.
Slice of cheesecake garnished with lime slice, whipped cream, and purple orchids on a white plate, with ocean view in the background.
French fries topped with sliced beef and green sauce, served in a metal basket lined with colorful branded paper.

EVERY DAY IS ALOHA FRIDAY - EXCEPT WHEN IT’S TACO TUESDAY (OR PASTA NIGHT).

At Kai, we believe good food makes people happy. That’s why we proudly serve the flavors Kona loves—day and night.

☀️ By Day (Lunch ‘til 3 pm):

  • Pizza from our wood-fired brick oven, unlike anything else in Kona.

  • Burgers made with our signature blend of local Big Island beef.

  • Tacos… because who doesn’t love tacos? No Juan!

🌙 By Night (Italian Dinner from 4 pm):

  • Pasta & Italian classics with savory sauces.

  • Fresh fish and coastal-inspired plates.

  • Steaks and antipasti, crafted for sunset dining on Ali‘i Drive.

By day it’s casual Kona comfort, by night it’s Italian dining by the ocean.

Pair your meal with one of our 48 brews on tap, one of the biggest selections on the island, sip on a legendary Huggo’s Mai Tai, or enjoy a glass from our growing list of wine and craft beer. Our keg room is off-limits (sorry, it’s our Kai guys’ hangout), but the flavors are flowing freely at the bar.

Our friendly service will make you feel like its Aloha Friday everyday — whether it’s Taco Tuesday, Pasta Night, or sunset on the lanai.

Located oceanfront in the heart of Kona, our vibe is fresh, fun, and full of flavor. With surfers in the waves and sunsets on the horizon, you’re as close to the ocean as you can get… fitting, since kai means “sea” in Hawaiian.

We’re open:

Mon-Fri: 12 PM – 9 PM

Sat-Sun: 9 AM – 9 PM

Come grab a table with a view, relax in a cozy booth, or pull up a stool at the largest bar on the Big Island.

Welcome to Kai Eats + Drinks! We’re glad you’re here.
Aloha… pass it on.

Kai Eats + Drinks is part of Luana Hospitality Group, celebrating something every day across the Big Island and Kaua‘i.

Text Us

(808) 900-3328

Location

75-5776 Ali’i Dr
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Hours

Mon–Fri 12pm-9pm
Sat–Sun 9am-9pm

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