Best Brunch Restaurants in Kailua-Kona

We had an early 5pm Christmas Eve seating. The restaurant wasn't very crowded. The staff was very attentive. It's a lovely setting facing the ocean off of Kailua Bay, and we watched the sun set. The meals were delicious. I had the stuffed Ono with a lobster cream cheese sauce and Cajun spices. It was excellent! My husband had his usual fish and chips, also very good. We started with the chowder soup for my husband. I had a very large green salad with the house made thousand island dressing. Again, both were very good.

Amazing waitstaff coffee and breakfast items. If you order pancakes the plan on sharing them. Lots of food.

Today is my birthday and we had a lovely celebration at Papa Kona! ❤️ Becca was our fantastic server and I enjoyed every minute. We sat right by the ocean and even saw Humpback Whales!

Great food and excellent tropical drinks. Ate here 3 times during our 2 week stay in Kona and truly enjoyed each visit. The only thing I would pass on is the calamari (all tentacles). Different server each visit and all were friendly and attentive. Prices slightly high on drinks, but this IS Hawaii (much more reasonable if you go in the small bar during the 3-5 Happy Hour).

Great experience all around. The drinks were wonderful!