Casual Eats

Laid-back bites and local flavor

Da Poke Shack

HawaiianSeafood

A tiny roadside counter that consistently ranks among the best poke in Hawaii. The ahi is cut to order and the shoyu-sesame sauce alone is worth the drive.

76-6246 Ali’i Drive, Kailua-Kona Visit website

Shaka Tacos

Mexican

Island-style Mexican with generous portions and bold flavors. The fish tacos are a staple, and the salsa bar lets you dial up the heat.

74-5599 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona Visit website

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

HawaiianSeafood

Part fish market, part grill, all aloha. Build your own poke bowl from the freshest catch of the day, or grab a plate lunch to take to the beach.

74-5563 Kaiwi St, Kailua-Kona Visit website

Broke Da Mouth Grindz

HawaiianFilipino

A no-frills local favorite dishing out hearty Hawaiian-Filipino plates. The garlic furikake chicken is legendary, and the portions are enormous.

74-5565 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona Visit website

Clover and Mug

CafeBakeryKorean

A cozy Keauhou Shopping Center cafe just up the road from the condo, brewing certified 100% Kona coffee alongside Korean-American fusion bites. Don’t miss the croffles (croissant-waffle hybrids), fresh-fruit ades, and the bulgogi panini.

78-6831 Ali’i Drive, Unit 144, Kailua-Kona Visit website