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Best Dinner in Kona
Island-Inspired Dinners in the Heart of Kona
Just minutes from Kuakini Highway, Jackie Rey’s Kona offers some of the best dinner options in Kailua-Kona. Our open-air restaurant features island-inspired flavors like coconut shrimp, filet mignon, pasta dishes, and kanpachi with ginger lime beurre blanc, all crafted with local ingredients. Whether you’re planning a date night or meeting friends for seafood and cocktails, join us for a dinner experience that locals and visitors say is among the best in Kona. With fresh catch sourced daily and thoughtfully prepared entrées, our dinner menu showcases the diverse flavors of the Big Island. Pair your meal with hand-crafted cocktails or a selection from our curated wine list for a memorable Kona dinner.
Kona Dinner Favorites
Braised Lamb Shank
Tender lamb shank with sautéed garlic vegetables, potato au gratin, demi-glace, and house-made island chutney.
Seafood Trio
Seared ahi, coconut shrimp, and crab cake with sautéed garlic vegetables, Molokai purple mash, pineapple relish, and coconut red Thai curry.
Surf & Turf
5 oz. filet mignon and garlic shrimp with sautéed garlic vegetables, yuzu truffle mash potatoes, and demi-glace.
Heather A
"My husband and I had a great anniversary dinner here. The food was terrific, the view is divine, and our server Lauren was the best!"
Keith G
"We had our 45th anniversary dinner here last night. We were greeted with Hawaiian Puka necklaces. The staff, food, and atmosphere are great."
Rosina S
"The linguine with clams is outstanding; you can clearly savor the infusion of white wine, making it exceptionally delicious. Our dinner experience here was thoroughly enjoyable"