On the Rocks

4.4(4,172)

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Location & Hours

Address

75-5824 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 9:00 PM

Monday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sunday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(808) 329-8711

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About On the Rocks

Local landmark Huggo's outdoor lounge serves island bites & cocktails right on the water.

Price range: moderately priced

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

4.4/5

Based on 4,172 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Erin Kelley

3 weeks ago

On the rocks has a great vibe, great views, friendly staff and delicious cocktails. We have frequented their sister restaurant over the years (i.e. Lava Lava Beach Club) and I would say the main reas...

Toni H

a month ago

We went here for Happy Hour and we each ordered all 3 Pupus; Fish Taco, Slider, Mini Nachos. I loved them in the order listed and will have a full meal of the fish tacos if we go back before our trip ...

Kera Miller

a month ago

Our first stop for food from the airport. Great choice! The strawberry coconut margarita was absolutely delicious! I had the catch of the day fish sandwich which was fantastic. The sauce they serve it...

Leigh L

a week ago

Don’t plan to go here if it’s raining. The coverage is only umbrellas unless you sit at the bar. Our waiter was great. Very friendly. The kitchen was slow on this night. The food was ok and still warm...

Tommy Park

2 weeks ago

Great spot for some delicious food, idyllic views, and good vibes. Got here around 4:30pm on a Saturday and was seated in about 5-10minutes. Only gripe I have is that the waiter after taking our drink...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Generally a positive dining experience with great views and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests seem to enjoy the location and overall vibe of the restaurant.

Customer Favorites

The fish tacos and catch of the day fish sandwich are highly praised. Cocktails, particularly the strawberry coconut margarita, are also popular.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts great views and a friendly staff. Live music adds to the ambiance, although service speed can sometimes be inconsistent.

Value & Quality

The food is considered decent, although some find it heavily seasoned; portion sizes aren't specifically discussed. The restaurant validates parking, which is appreciated by customers.

Areas for Improvement

Service speed, especially regarding drink orders, is an area for potential improvement. Some customers experienced inconsistencies with dessert service. Also, better rain coverage should be considered.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews highlight occasional slow service and inconsistent execution of orders. Customers appear to generally enjoy the overall atmosphere and staff friendliness, despite minor issues.