Kona Brewing Co. 74-5612 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

"A great option. We only had two of us and we were able to find seats in the bar area which is open seating. If you have a big party or come at peak times there may be a wait but I don’t think very long.. we had excellent service at the bar and the food was good. I think the best deal is for their slices of pizza. It was inexpensive. Husband raved about the buffalo chicken one I eat plant-based so I got the hummus which was so many vegetables that I could not finish it. I also believe they had an option for a plant-based burger, but I did not get it. We then did the brewery tour, which was cool to learn about the history and their processes. It seems to have plentiful parking that was not paid for however, we came by Uber (since we were at another excursion that an) and then we walked back to the cruise port which was about five minutes away. I had pre-booked the tour and needed a time change which would they were very accommodating and changed time with no issue. You get a free gift (key chain) on the tour that was a nice touch. I wish we could have just bought one of the cans of beer to go and not a six pack to take back on the ship but other than that a good time."

"After going to Maui Brewing multiple times over the last few years, I was super excited to try Kona Brewing! We only waited about 20 minutes for a group of 8 + a toddler. The atmosphere is fun and tropical, but it very much feels like a standard restaurant rather than a brewery. I was disappointed when our flights came out without a serving tray (small but nice detail). Our waiter was very nice, but slow. We waited about 10 minutes to order drinks, another 10 minutes to get them, and then even longer before we ordered. They did take a group pic of us and split our bill, which we very much appreciated. Everyone liked their food, but wasn't blown away. I split nachos and a fish sandwich with my husband and both were good. I was disappointed to not see local ingredients listed on their menu. The large size pizza is quite large and our group went home with leftovers."

"Kona Brewing CO Brew Pub is an excellent spot where you can enjoy ordering delicious food and pair it with a delightful glass of beer. Due to its popularity, be prepared for a wait, especially in the evenings. We began with the beer flight, a good choice if you want to explore various beer options. Our order included Poke, Fish Sandwich, and Hawaiian Pizza, all of which were delicious. The Poke and fish sandwich are made from fresh catches, so be aware that these dishes may feature different types of fish on various days. I highly recommend trying the poke; it was well-seasoned with a delicious sauce. I definitely recommend visiting this place."

"I went reluctantly since I really wanted some local food. But : the location has outdoor seating, the beer is interesting and everyone found something they liked. The food was good and I strongly recommend the pork belly sandwich, the nacho chips were different then on mainland US, crispier, the pizza was tasty and we chose a garlic one/ you could really taste it. Kinda American food with a twist."

"So the restaurant is in the back of the brewery, a comfortable terrace, there is a host seating guests and they are very polite. The waitress was also fantastic and the food came very quickly. The waitress also made some recommendations for the beers and they were both great. The variety of the menu is very good for the beers. The food was a bit underwhelming, which can be understandable considering this is mainly a beer shack. The pizza was bland although the ingredients were plentiful, the pizza rolls were just pepperoni wrapped in a roll, nothing amazing, and the pulled chicken sandwich was mediocre. The chips served with it where crunchy, a bit too much I would say, but there are options for sides like mac and cheese and more. Prices are a bit high, but it's a local brewery in Hawaii, don't expect discounts. The music was good, and the ambience was making the whole place relaxed and laid back. There's a large parking lot right in front."