Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at The Fish Hopper Seafood and Steak, overlooking Kailua Bay on the Big Island Hawaii. Enjoy fresh seafood from Hawaii and fresh seafood flown in weekly from California, plus our signature Bucket of Fire and Volcano flaming drinks, all within walking distance to shops and historic sites.
A landmark (formerly the Ocean View Inn) and a local’s favorite Kona restaurant since 1934, the building housing The Fish Hopper has been beautifully restored to expand upon its spectacular ocean views. We proudly serve seafood from sustainable sources, harvested by methods that do not harm the environment.
We love to honor our Veterans & Military! Please let us know if you are one, upon arrival.
Steak, seafood & cocktails served in a laid-back restaurant with big windows overlooking the bay. Based on 504 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
75-5683 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 326-2002
Website:
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Hours
| Saturday |
7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday |
7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–9:30 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday |
7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday |
7 AM–9:30 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: fishhopperkona.com
Reviews
Omar Weathersby
1st night’s dinner on the island. Great location right off the shore and tables by the window were not hard to get at the time, so it worked out. Our server was awesome. Bummer was I guess we came a bit late as they were out of my first choice Ono, but dinner was very good. My only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is because it was expensive for the overall dinner for 2. I would come by for drinks and an app with the view which is great.
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Kishla Salazar
This place had amazing food! They were 6 of us, and all agreed the food was delicious. It’s a little upscale, although we didn’t realize it and went directly after the beach. Luckily, they were able to accommodate us because it was early, like 5pm. I had salmon and it was so good. Everyone had something different on the menu, and everyone in our party grabbed about the good, especially the ribs. Our waiter was also good and knew the menu well!
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Court Crowther
When in Kona HI, try Fish Hopper! Go for the great food & drinks, stay for the amazing, interesting and helpful staff. Their Happy Hour is not to be missed. On our 6-night Kona trip last week, we went to their HH 4 of our 6 nights in Kona, including our wedding anniversary! Brilliant mixologists Bobby & Heather amazed our taste buds. Gotta check it out.
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DaMarcus Zeroth
Fish Hopper was an all around amazing experience and had great views! Our server was friendly, funny, attentive and seemed like she truly cared about our experience. I started with a Kona Golden Ale and my wife ordered a mocktail. I ordered the ribs and subbed the rice for fries. The ribs were outstanding—they were tender, had a slight crisp to them and the BBQ sauce was great. My only complaint was the BQQ sauce at the bottom of the plate was topped with a horseradish sauce, not my favorite. That being said, I would order the ribs every day of the week. My wife really enjoyed her filet mignon. We ended with the crème brûlée—so good. All around great experience and decently priced. If we had more time on the island we’d be back.
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Lanie Birley
What a relief to find to find this place. Great atmosphere and great food, I do recommend it. Make sure to ask for the price of what you are ordering if the price is not on the menu. I ordered the seafood platter for 2 and it was $210. The value is probably correct, but I didn’t need the shock of the bill when I’m simply sharing it with my 5 year old the waiter knew that because my husband ordered his own meal.
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Ein Q.
This place has a great morning view if you arrive around 7:30-8am, very quite street with as the sun rise/warms up.
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Steven Rank
Pretty nice atmosphere with open air dining right on the ocean. Friendly staff, my server, who I forgot to get her name was awesome. Very attentive and friendly and made you feel welcome. The clam chowder was the most amazing I’ve ever had. Thick and Rich chock-full of clam and potatoes. Just a cup is very filling. The salad in this picture that’s no little salad plate. That’s a big 12 inch dinner plate. Lotta food there. If I ever get back to Kona , I will definitely revisit the fish hopper.
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Magda DK
The fish hopper in Kailua- Kona was very tasty for all of us! We got the Kona brew fish and chips, the Kalua pork sandwich and the land and sea burger. I asked for my burger to be medium done- it came out well done and they fixed it for me in a second – bringing me a new medium burger.
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William Boyer
Local restaurant in Kona. Good selection of fresh fish. Can’t beat the water-front location for indoor, but open-air dining. Reservations recommended , especially if you want that table closest to water. Full bar too. Hard to find driveway but leads to about 20 parking spaces behind restaurant. Wait staff very good.
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Deborah
Had a great breakfast here on vacation! Best meal so far. We tried the fish Benedict and the crab Benedict. Super nice staff and lovely dining room. Great open air concept. Thanks!
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