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Big Island Grill

4.5(2,239)

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Location & Hours

Address

75-5702 Kuakini Hwy
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 5:00 PM

MondayClosed

Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SundayClosed

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(808) 326-1153

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About Big Island Grill

Roomy, unassuming restaurant serving Hawaiian staples including loco moco, saimin & Kalua pork.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 25, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 2,239 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Yulily

a week ago

We stopped by Big Island Grill for a late lunch after spending some time at the beach. When we arrived, there was only one car parked in front of the restaurant, and the "OPEN" neon sign was hidden be...

Tina

a month ago

According to my 9 year old, their keiki loco mock was the “best dish I’ve ever had.” My sister had katsu pork salad which had a delicious sesame dressing too. Don’t let the appearance fool you! One ...

Myra Ann Yoshida

3 months ago

Free parking. We dined in. We didn't wait long. Benches outside. Breakfast, brunch served all day. To go dishes avaliable. We shared dishes. They bought us extra dishes. Local dishes. Mixed plates. Go...

Victor P

4 months ago

This is a must if you are in Kona. Every time we visited we were overly impressed and satisfied with all the food. The staff was great and friendly. Family members tried a hamburger with fries, vario...

Greg Kirkpatrick

6 months ago

12/17/24: my first time here. I had the Chantilly Macnut Belgian Waffle Combo (includes 2 eggs & a choice of breakfast meat - I had bacon, but other choices were spam or Portuguese sausage or link sau...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a satisfying dining experience with positive feedback from customers. The average rating suggests customers are typically pleased with their visits.

Customer Favorites

Loco Moco (especially the Super Loco Moco), Chantilly Macnut Belgian Waffle Combo, and katsu pork salad are popular dishes. Pancakes are also mentioned favorably.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a relaxed Hawaiian vibe and a casual atmosphere. The staff is often described as friendly and attentive, though service speed can sometimes be slow.

Value & Quality

Portions are generally generous and filling. The Loco Moco is considered decent, but some dishes may have noticeable smells; prices are explicitly mentioned for some menu items.