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Kona Brewing Co. & Brewpub

Brewery, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$

Kailua-Kona

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Kona Brewing Co. & Brewpub

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The Italian food at Kona Brewing Co. & Brewpub is a can't miss
"The Kona Crab Dip is the best I've ever had!"(13 Tips)
"Awesome fish tacos (pairs perfectly with the Wailua Wheat Ale)."(9 Tips)
"The Black Sand Porter is the best if you’re a dark beer fan!"(5 Tips)
"... black sand porter and koko brown- candy bar in a pint glass- fantastic"(5 Tips)

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Hannah PearsonSeptember 6, 2013
The Wailua wheat tastes amazing. It's brewed with passion fruit.
Joel SavitzkyJune 15, 2010
The beer flight is an excellent way to try all the seasonal and special brews. Get two!
Holly HendersonOctober 25, 2012
The pretzel with white cheese beer sauce and the Puako pizza are to die for!
Sophie WanderlustJune 15, 2018
Good food, good beer, great atmosphere 😀
Jordan RaynorOctober 15, 2013
Surprisingly great food. Best we have had on the Big Island.
Christina WardSeptember 1, 2018
Hawaiian pizza and garlic hummus are great
Jon LinMay 1, 2016
Good beer. Food is only passable
David VegaNovember 5, 2012
Suggest taking the brewery tour and take home a growler of your favorite beer.
Joy WestDecember 29, 2012
OMG the roasted garlic pupu is amazing!
Mathew SnyderJanuary 19, 2014
Sign up early for the brew tour. They only run a couple times a day.
bully o'sullivanMarch 16, 2010
ask about the off-the-menu beers such as their nitro-tap barrel ipa & nitro-tap coffee stout. stout is incredible in a vanilla float
Lori CarchediMarch 29, 2014
You can find a coupon in multiple magazines, Avis. Enjoyed the sampler, beer that is.
Michael AmsteinMay 3, 2013
The pipeline (coffee) porter and a kohala pie. The perfect meal.
Vladimir VidelovMay 3, 2015
Hummus is amazing!
Jessalyn PinneoFebruary 3, 2019
Great beer and good food, but really disinterested service.
Jim GreenJanuary 4, 2019
Terrible food and okay beer. Don't waste your time or money here. Raw, doughy pizzas, undercooked flavorless chicken and vegetables, and tacos with cardboard tortillas.
Shane MartinMarch 6, 2022
Bar seating is fcfs. Helps avoid the long patio waits
Kim Sharpe JonesMarch 9, 2013
Try their seasonal specialty beers. You can't get them anywhere else.
Mark KwasnickJune 9, 2013
Wailua Wheat is my favorite, brewed with passion fruit.
Jen AOctober 7, 2012
Pepperoni rolls app are ok but really doughy in the center. Pork tacos are ONO! #bigisle2012
Kirk ShorteDecember 18, 2010
Loved those little Pepperoni rolls with sauce and cheese. The seasonal chocolate beer was also a good find.
Julie FryOctober 12, 2017
The best pizza! Great atmosphere
Thomas MasottaJune 13, 2015
The pizza is good, but the pepperoni dough balls are even better.
𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚜November 25, 2023
Missed opportunity to be a great gastropub. Felt low quality instead
Kristina ParkDecember 30, 2016
Kua Bay IPA all da waaaay 💕
Kerri OlsenJanuary 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Good people great beer
VashNovember 5, 2011
The Kona Crab Dip is the best I've ever had! So delicious!
Jeremy CummingsAugust 30, 2012
Great Meal and Awesome portion sizes! Come ready to eat!
Jeff SchonerJanuary 10, 2017
Place fills up fast. Called for a reservation and were told there was no wait. 30 mins later 60-90 minute wait upon arrival.
Alex ButDecember 5, 2011
Great beer! Eggplant lasagna is delicious, though it's not really a lasagna :)
RENJanuary 17, 2016
Try the Kua Bay IPA. Solid liquid Aloha! 🏝
eric marquezMarch 22, 2013
Get the whale tale, its a mix of the IPA and Wheat.
Ryan WyattSeptember 4, 2021
Kawaihae Cajun Seared Ahi! Stunning.
Maya ByrneSeptember 5, 2016
Great tour and yummy pizza
Caroline EubanksMarch 30, 2012
Free tours and samples! If you're eating at the brewpub, eat the buffalo chicken pizza! Read more
Justin BoseantSeptember 1, 2011
Happy Hour Growlers are 20% off! Totally rad, and try the Pacifier IPA while it lasts
Seema KumarNovember 24, 2011
Best beers are the buzzed (coffee) porter and the lemongrass
Jared CrivelloDecember 8, 2014
Expect a long wait, but it's totally worth it.
Glenn HamiltonMarch 7, 2014
Try the daily salad and a slice deal.
aXlNovember 3, 2015
The Hawaiian Pizza was delicious!
Kevin KemptonFebruary 15, 2012
Great food and beer, but avoid sunday nights - super crowded due to live music
Lisa ZimmerApril 16, 2011
Awesome fish tacos (pairs perfectly with the Wailua Wheat Ale). The Hefeweizen was also excellent.
Lee K.December 14, 2011
Our waitress was helpful and kind (I think her name was Kelly?) - patient with us making sampler choices.
Natisha HillMarch 19, 2019
The pipeline porter is soooo good!
Suma KashiSeptember 1, 2010
Great salad. Gingerade is pretty strong and super gingery. Try the beer sampler for the most bang for your buck.
Chen PFebruary 16, 2021
Get a growler and drink it on the beach
Evgeniy DankovtsevJune 18, 2023
It’s ok. Nothing extra, just normal brewery with plenty of seating
TeagenAugust 7, 2011
The Wailua Wheat has a hint of passion fruit. A delicious light beer.
Seema KumarNovember 24, 2011
Great beer samplers, you can pick any beer you want!
Sabrina Michele TilleyOctober 12, 2011
The Big Wave and the Wailua White are both amazing light beers!

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