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Escape to the award-winning Don’s Mai Tai Bar & Restaurant, Kailua-Kona’s premier, open-air, oceanfront destination. Indulge in handcrafted Mai Tais and signature Hawaiian cocktails, featuring Don’s very own unique recipes. Discover a world of flavor with local and international draft beers and microbrews. Immerse yourself in the island spirit with live Hawaiian music every Thursday and Saturday, all while soaking in breathtaking ocean views of Kailua Bay. Savor the flavors of Hawaiian and international cuisine, where fresh local ingredients expertly blend with European techniques and Asian influences. Discover oceanfront bliss with delectable seafood, island classics, and skillfully crafted cocktails.
Open-air, tiki-style bar at Royal Kona Resort with a pub menu, frozen drinks & an oceanfront patio.
Hours
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 75-5852 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 930-3286
Website: https://www.royalkona.com/dining
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Reviews
Lloyd
What a location!
The view and atmosphere are fantastic but that’s where it ends. They should up their game, in food and drink.
Beer was served warm in plastic cups. The water served in paper cups. Appetizers were not good at all.
Calamari was cold, greasy and bland. Cocktail sauce was awful, but the Tartar sauce was okay.
Poké nachos were a miss on flavour, even the nacho chips weren’t good and way too salty.
Harbour House had far better food quality and flavours, plus served beer in frosty cold schooners – food and drink are a WOW over there.
… moreThe view and atmosphere are fantastic but that’s where it ends. They should up their game, in food and drink.
Beer was served warm in plastic cups. The water served in paper cups. Appetizers were not good at all.
Calamari was cold, greasy and bland. Cocktail sauce was awful, but the Tartar sauce was okay.
Poké nachos were a miss on flavour, even the nacho chips weren’t good and way too salty.
Harbour House had far better food quality and flavours, plus served beer in frosty cold schooners – food and drink are a WOW over there.
Heather S.
The first night I visited the waitress was nice but service was very slow. My food came out at the same time as a table that ordered after me and ordered more food than me. I had a traditional mai tai and the garlic-parm wings with waffle fries. The food was average at best. I went another night to the bar to order a drink while I waited for my takeaway order and the waitress took a long time make it. Typically, at a bar, when you order they start making the drink. Instead she talked to other people at the bar and made drinks for the servers, then just as I was giving up and walking away she made my drink. I sat on the couch in front of the hostess while waiting for my food, the hostess got my food, and it sat there for 10 minutes before she called me over. She looked right at me and still waited to call me over. That night I had the pulled pork sliders and the sweet potato mac salad and both were amazing, so the food is definitely hit or miss. In spite of that I can’t recommend this restaurant.
… moreMark K
Fantastic food and even better views. As guests at the Royal Kona, we dined and drank here a couple times. Glorious cocktails. Delicious food. Unique to the area too. Most places on Ali’i seem to follow a similar menu-plan with different variations of the same ingredients…but Don’s has some seriously good food.
The wings were a pleasant surprise. Didnt expect much and they blew me away. Crispy. Meaty. Saucy. Delicious.
The grilled goat cheese and pork and tomato bisque was top notch. May have been the best ive had, ever. Anywhere. The burger was very good as well.
Best mai this in the area, bar none. Whatever the lava tube drink is, just get it. Doesn’t matter. Its amazing.
Happy hour is 4 to 6 daily. Unbeatable for the views alone.
… moreThe wings were a pleasant surprise. Didnt expect much and they blew me away. Crispy. Meaty. Saucy. Delicious.
The grilled goat cheese and pork and tomato bisque was top notch. May have been the best ive had, ever. Anywhere. The burger was very good as well.
Best mai this in the area, bar none. Whatever the lava tube drink is, just get it. Doesn’t matter. Its amazing.
Happy hour is 4 to 6 daily. Unbeatable for the views alone.
Low Law
Absolutely great location right on the waterfront. Beautiful sunsets from here. The drinks were watered down as could be expected. The food was OK nothing outstanding we came for the view.
… moreFiona
Stopped in for a bite while staying near the Royal Kona and was so pleasantly surprised by how good the food was! I had the poke bowl, twice, which was absolutely delicious — super fresh and packed with all the good stuff: avocado, kimchi, sushi rice, pickled ginger, radish, and a generous drizzle of sriracha aioli (I even asked for extra because it’s sooo good).
The view is incredible since it’s right on the water, making it the perfect place to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy some amazing food. The service was friendly and fast, and the whole vibe just felt easy and welcoming. Definitely a spot I’d come back to again!
… moreThe view is incredible since it’s right on the water, making it the perfect place to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy some amazing food. The service was friendly and fast, and the whole vibe just felt easy and welcoming. Definitely a spot I’d come back to again!
Chris Dolezalek
This experience made us even more believers in “context dependent drink preferences”
The cocktails, food and service felt perfectly matched to the atmosphere Dayne (the bartender) provided with Aloha style service as we received our Mai Tais and Ono served with Okinawan mashed potatoes. All this, while we watched the sunset, feeling the ocean breeze to the sounds of waves crashing on the lava and the Luau next door.
… moreThe cocktails, food and service felt perfectly matched to the atmosphere Dayne (the bartender) provided with Aloha style service as we received our Mai Tais and Ono served with Okinawan mashed potatoes. All this, while we watched the sunset, feeling the ocean breeze to the sounds of waves crashing on the lava and the Luau next door.
Michael Richards
We are local to Kona, and I was told by my Royal Kona tennis club partners the chef has changed, to the worse. I thought we should give them a try anyway, but it was a disaster.
We showed up at 6 pm and I asked if there was a wait. She replied “not if you are not too picky”. She seated us at the worst possible table, when better tables were available, and it took 35 minutes to get any attention, even after asking.
We ordered drinks, appetizer, and dinner together, sensing a coming ordeal, and sure enough, dinner was served before the drinks arrived, and they gave us the wrong appetizer.
We were assured we were the next drink order for the bartender, but drinks did not show until later.
The ribeye was about as grisley as I’ve seen in a long time, needed salt and pepper, but nowhere to be found. Waitress was trying to help, but they appear to have a management issue as everyone seemed pretty unhappy.
We eat out frequently, and only ask to be treated with respect, and hopefully a good meal. Never again. Sigh. Such a pretty spot!
… moreWe showed up at 6 pm and I asked if there was a wait. She replied “not if you are not too picky”. She seated us at the worst possible table, when better tables were available, and it took 35 minutes to get any attention, even after asking.
We ordered drinks, appetizer, and dinner together, sensing a coming ordeal, and sure enough, dinner was served before the drinks arrived, and they gave us the wrong appetizer.
We were assured we were the next drink order for the bartender, but drinks did not show until later.
The ribeye was about as grisley as I’ve seen in a long time, needed salt and pepper, but nowhere to be found. Waitress was trying to help, but they appear to have a management issue as everyone seemed pretty unhappy.
We eat out frequently, and only ask to be treated with respect, and hopefully a good meal. Never again. Sigh. Such a pretty spot!
J’oni Smith
Sat outside at the bar. Service amazing, delicious food. I had grilled cheese and fries. So beautiful, a great place to eat or just have a drink and watch the sunset
… moreCori Shearer
Nachos, calamari were below average.
Drinks were good.
Waitstaff was pleasant.
Views were great.
Tourist/chain type place.
… moreDrinks were good.
Waitstaff was pleasant.
Views were great.
Tourist/chain type place.
Steve Bicknell
A great place to enjoy the views of the ocean while sipping a piña colada!! we enjoyed a clubhouse with guacamole and chips!
Service was great. The atmosphere around you was enjoyable they had a luau going on. It’s got some great views from the patio. Stop by and enjoy.
… moreService was great. The atmosphere around you was enjoyable they had a luau going on. It’s got some great views from the patio. Stop by and enjoy.