# Jackie Rey's Kona — complete site content > Fine-dining steak & seafood crafted from the island's freshest catch, finest farms, and forty-four years of aloha. This file contains the full public content of https://www.jackiereyskona.com in markdown: hours, location, the complete menu with prices, every category page and every FAQ. Generated from the same data the website renders, so it cannot drift from what a visitor sees. ## Location and contact - **Address**: 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy, Ste 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 - **Phone**: (808) 435-0016 - **Email**: aloha@jackiereyskona.com - **Website**: https://www.jackiereyskona.com - **Reservations**: https://www.opentable.com/r/jackie-reys-reservations-kailua-kona?restref=279031&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website (OpenTable). Parties of 18 or more, call. A 20% gratuity is added for large parties. - **Last seating**: 8:15 PM - **Location notes**: 2 minutes from Ali'i Drive, 15 minutes from Kona International Airport (KOA) ## Hours - **Sunday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Monday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Tuesday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Wednesday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Thursday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Friday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Saturday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM ## Happy hour Daily, 3:30 – 5:30 PM. Pull up to the bar for handcrafted cocktails, island bites, and pours from our Wine Spectator–honored list. ## Wine night Every Thursday: 50% off all bottles of wine. It runs every week, all night, with no exceptions. --- # Jackie Rey's Kona menu Tucked just minutes from Ali'i Drive on the sun-warmed Kona coast, Jackie Rey's is where Big Island ingredients meet a modern fine-dining table. Day boats deliver our fresh catch, Hawai'i ranches supply our beef, and our team plates it all with the easy elegance the islands are known for. Prices are current as published on https://www.jackiereyskona.com/menu. ### Pūpū (To begin) Small plates to share, made with island sauces and a generous hand. - **Crispy Pork Ribs** — $16: Guava BBQ sauce - **Housemade Crab Cakes** — $18: Red Thai curry • triple chili emulsion • Molokai potato emulsion • pineapple relish [Signature] - **Kalua Pork Spring Rolls** — $14: Sweet herb chili sauce - **Pūpū Platter** — $28: Spring rolls • crispy pork ribs • crab cake • herb sweet chili • Thai curry • pineapple relish [For the table] - **Spicy Ahi Crisp** — $18: Corn tortillas • toasted mac nuts • avocado mousse • watermelon • umami sauce [Gluten-free] - **Mediterranean Hummus** — $15: Housemade hummus • olive oil • olives • tomatoes • cucumber • feta • pita bread [Vegetarian, Gluten-free] ### Garden (Salads) Mother Nature's Miracle Farm greens, picked the morning they're plated. - **House Caesar** — $16: Romaine • house croutons • grape tomato • parmesan • Caesar dressing [Vegetarian, GF on request] - **Island Salad** — $18: Mixed greens • beet • seasonal fruit • grape tomato • red onion • feta • lilikoi vinaigrette or coconut ranch [Vegetarian, GF on request] - **Watermelon Namasu Salad** — $18: Arugula • sesame ginger soy dressing • toasted mac nuts • sesame seeds [Vegan, GF on request] _Add fresh catch (MP) · shrimp +$15 · chicken +$11_ ### Pasta House-rolled and finished à la minute. All available gluten-free on request. - **Seafood Linguini** — $42: Bay scallops • jumbo shrimp • coconut garlic cream • basil-tomato relish • toasted mac nuts • parmesan - **Chicken & Jumbo Shrimp** — $34: Tomato cream sauce • grilled asparagus • angel hair • parmesan - **Steak & Mushroom** — $44: Filet bites • cream sauce • truffle oil • fettuccine • parmesan [Signature] - **Mushroom Risotto** — $32: Button mushroom • tomato risotto • grilled asparagus • tomato relish • basil pesto [Vegetarian] _Add fresh catch (MP) · shrimp +$15 · chicken +$11_ ### Signature Steaks (From the grill) Hand-selected cuts, dry-aged and flame-finished. Each steak is plated bare so its char can speak, choose your sides and sauces below. - **8 oz. Filet Mignon** — $50 [Signature] - **12 oz. Ribeye** — $60 - **16 oz. Porterhouse** — MP _Sides: Truffle Fries $15 · Grilled Asparagus $10 · Sautéed Garlic Vegetables $10 · Molokai Purple Mash $8 · Yuzu Mash $8 · Jasmine Rice $5, Sauces: Red Wine Demi $6 · Coconut Ranch $2 · Clarified Butter $2_ ### Main Course Composed plates that put the Big Island front and center. - **Jackie Rey's Surf & Turf** — $60: 5oz filet mignon • garlic jumbo shrimp • garlic vegetables • yuzu mash • demi-glace. Upgrade: 8 oz filet +$30 · 12 oz ribeye +$38 [Signature, GF on request] - **Seafood Trio** — $44: Seared ahi • garlic jumbo shrimp • crab cake • garlic vegetables • Molokai purple mash • coconut red Thai curry • Molokai purple potato emulsion • pineapple relish [Signature, GF on request] - **Mochiko Crusted Fresh Catch** — MP: Garlic vegetables • Molokai purple mash • ginger lime beurre blanc • umami sauce • namasu • purple potato crisps [Chef's Pick, Daily catch, GF on request] - **Guava BBQ Ribs** — $38: Half rack ribs • pineapple-coconut slaw • jasmine rice • pineapple relish [GF on request] - **Togarashi Crusted Ahi** — MP: Garlic vegetables • jasmine rice • lilikoi chili sauce • lomi-lomi grape tomato [GF on request] ### Dessert (To finish) House-made sweets with a Big Island accent. - **Crème Brûlée** — $15: Vanilla bean custard • whipped cream - **Mud Pie** — $16: Caramel mac-nut fudge swirl ice cream • chocolate cookie crust • whipped cream • mac nuts [Vegetarian] - **Chocolate & Pistachio Torte** — $18: Flourless chocolate torte • pistachio butter • kataifi chocolate ganache • whipped cream • strawberry purée • Kona coffee gelato [GF on request] - **Lilikoi Cheesecake** — $16: Mac-nut shortbread crust • whipped cream • lilikoi glaze ### Signature Cocktails (From the bar) Handcrafted with island spirits, local honey, and fresh lilikoi. - **Ocean Dragon** — $16: Ocean vodka • elderflower liqueur • dragon fruit • lemon • Mio sparkling sake - **JRey's '44 Mai Tai** — $16: Kuleana Nanea rum • Smith & Cross rum • mac-nut orgeat • pineapple oleo • lime [Signature] - **Sunset Margarita** — $18: Kapena li hing mui tequila • Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao • lime - **Ni'oi** — $16: Kapena Hawaiian chili pepper infused tequila • Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao • house Hawaiian chili pepper water • pineapple oleo • lime - **Big Island Painkiller** — $18: Smith & Cross rum • Vieux Pontarlier absinthe • coconut • pineapple oleo • lime [Limit 2 per guest] - **Old Pali Fashioned** — $18: Old Pali Road whiskey • 12th Hawaii Distiller's Reserve whiskey • mac-nut orgeat - **Hawaiian Honey Bee** — $18: Dry organic Hawaiian gin infused with local ginger • Big Island honey • lemon • absinthe rinse - **Lilikoi Martini** — $16: Meili vodka • Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao • lilikoi • lemon ### Non-Alcoholic (Zero proof) All the island flavor, none of the alcohol. - **Only in Dreams** — $12: Lilikoi • pineapple • coconut • toasted coconut rim - **Island Orchid** — $12: Hamakua coast premium ube • lime • mint • club soda - **Pitaya & Co.** — $12: Dragon fruit • pineapple oleo • lemon • club soda - **Agave Cooler** — $12: Agave syrup • sparkling pink grapefruit • lemon • lime - **Aloha Wave** — $12: Coconut • lemon • soda ### Sparkling (Wine) By the glass and the bottle. - **Avissi** — $60 (glass $15): Prosecco · Veneto, Italy - **Lucien Albrecht** — $64 (glass $16): Crémant Rosé · Alsace, France - **Chandon** — $16: Brut, 187ml · Napa Valley, California - **Roederer Estate** — $72: Brut · Anderson Valley, California - **Veuve Clicquot** — $145: Champagne · Reims, France _Prices shown by the glass and the bottle. Bottle-only where a single price is listed._ ### White Wine (Wine) By the glass and the bottle, from our Wine Spectator honored list. - **Echo Bay** — $48 (glass $12): Sauvignon Blanc · Marlborough, New Zealand - **Triennes Rosé** — $60 (glass $15): Rosé · Provence, France - **Abadía de San Campio** — $56 (glass $14): Albariño · Rías Baixas, Spain - **Triennes Viognier** — $60 (glass $15): Viognier · Provence, France - **Justin** — $68 (glass $17): Chardonnay · Sonoma, California - **ZD Wines** — $84 (glass $21): Chardonnay · Napa Valley, California - **Selbach "Ahi"** — $48: Riesling · Mosel, Germany - **Henri Bourgeois** — $52: Sauvignon Blanc · Loire Valley, France - **Jean-Jacques Auchère** — $75: Sancerre · Loire Valley, France - **Olivier Leflaive** — $99: Sétilles Bourgogne Blanc · Burgundy, France - **Kistler** — $110: Les Noisetiers Chardonnay · Sonoma, California - **Rombauer** — $90: Chardonnay · Carneros, California _Prices shown by the glass and the bottle. Bottle-only where a single price is listed._ ### Red Wine (Wine) By the glass and the bottle, from our Wine Spectator honored list. - **Ken Wright** — $72 (glass $18): Pinot Noir · Willamette Valley, Oregon - **Angel's Ink** — $64 (glass $16): Pinot Noir · Monterey, California - **San Polo "Rubio"** — $56 (glass $14): Super Tuscan · Toscana, Italy - **Zuccardi "Los Olivos"** — $56 (glass $14): Malbec · Mendoza, Argentina - **Andis "Curse of Knowledge"** — $64 (glass $16): Red Blend · Sierra Foothills, California - **Obsidian Ridge** — $84 (glass $21): Cabernet Sauvignon · North Coast, California - **Jean Foillard** — $69: Gamay · Beaujolais Villages, France - **Crossbarn** — $75: Pinot Noir · Sonoma, California - **Calera** — $68: Pinot Noir · Central Coast, California - **Tenuta Arceno** — $99: Chianti Classico · Toscana, Italy - **Walla Walla Vintners** — $64: Merlot · Columbia Valley, Washington - **Dry Creek Vineyard** — $64: Zinfandel · Sonoma, California - **Justin** — $80: Cabernet Sauvignon · Paso Robles, California - **Caymus** — $150: Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley, California - **Orin Swift "Papillon"** — $132: Red Blend · Napa Valley, California _Prices shown by the glass and the bottle. Bottle-only where a single price is listed._ ## Awards - Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, 2017 - Top Restaurant on the Big Island, TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice - Featured: Hawai'i Magazine • Honolulu Star-Advertiser --- # The Steakhouse in Kona > Hand-selected cuts, flame-finished, plated bare URL: https://www.jackiereyskona.com/steak ## At a glance - **Cuts**: Filet, ribeye, porterhouse - **Served**: Dinner, nightly - **Wine**: Wine Spectator list, half price Thursdays - **Book**: Reservations recommended ## About Plated bare, so the char speaks first. ## From the menu ### Signature Steaks (From the grill) Hand-selected cuts, dry-aged and flame-finished. Each steak is plated bare so its char can speak, choose your sides and sauces below. - **8 oz. Filet Mignon** — $50 [Signature] - **12 oz. Ribeye** — $60 - **16 oz. Porterhouse** — MP _Sides: Truffle Fries $15 · Grilled Asparagus $10 · Sautéed Garlic Vegetables $10 · Molokai Purple Mash $8 · Yuzu Mash $8 · Jasmine Rice $5, Sauces: Red Wine Demi $6 · Coconut Ranch $2 · Clarified Butter $2_ ## Frequently asked ### Does Jackie Rey's have a steakhouse menu in Kona? Yes. Our Signature Steaks section runs an 8 oz filet mignon, a 12 oz ribeye and a 16 oz porterhouse at market price, each flame-finished and served with your choice of island sides and sauces. ### What is the best steak in Kailua-Kona? Our most ordered is the 8 oz center-cut filet mignon. If you want more marbling and richness, the 12 oz ribeye is the one. For a steakhouse centerpiece to share, order the 16 oz porterhouse. ### Do I need a reservation for dinner? We recommend it, especially for a weekend evening or a special occasion. Book through OpenTable on our reservation page, or call us for parties of 18 or more. ### Do you have options besides steak? Yes. The main course section runs fresh island fish, surf and turf, pasta and vegetarian plates, and the pupu and garden sections are full menus in their own right. ## Location and contact - **Address**: 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy, Ste 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 - **Phone**: (808) 435-0016 - **Email**: aloha@jackiereyskona.com - **Website**: https://www.jackiereyskona.com - **Reservations**: https://www.opentable.com/r/jackie-reys-reservations-kailua-kona?restref=279031&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website (OpenTable). Parties of 18 or more, call. A 20% gratuity is added for large parties. - **Last seating**: 8:15 PM - **Location notes**: 2 minutes from Ali'i Drive, 15 minutes from Kona International Airport (KOA) ## Hours - **Sunday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Monday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Tuesday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Wednesday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Thursday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Friday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Saturday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM ## Happy hour Daily, 3:30 – 5:30 PM. Pull up to the bar for handcrafted cocktails, island bites, and pours from our Wine Spectator–honored list. ## Wine night Every Thursday: 50% off all bottles of wine. It runs every week, all night, with no exceptions. --- # Fine Dining in Kona > Chef-driven island cuisine, without the stiffness URL: https://www.jackiereyskona.com/fine-dining ## At a glance - **Style**: Upscale, no dress code - **Kitchen**: Chef-driven, island sourced - **Wine**: Wine Spectator list, half price Thursdays - **Best for**: Anniversaries and celebrations ## About Fine dining on the Big Island does not have to mean a hushed room and a dress code. ## From the menu ### Main Course Composed plates that put the Big Island front and center. - **Jackie Rey's Surf & Turf** — $60: 5oz filet mignon • garlic jumbo shrimp • garlic vegetables • yuzu mash • demi-glace. Upgrade: 8 oz filet +$30 · 12 oz ribeye +$38 [Signature, GF on request] - **Seafood Trio** — $44: Seared ahi • garlic jumbo shrimp • crab cake • garlic vegetables • Molokai purple mash • coconut red Thai curry • Molokai purple potato emulsion • pineapple relish [Signature, GF on request] - **Mochiko Crusted Fresh Catch** — MP: Garlic vegetables • Molokai purple mash • ginger lime beurre blanc • umami sauce • namasu • purple potato crisps [Chef's Pick, Daily catch, GF on request] - **Guava BBQ Ribs** — $38: Half rack ribs • pineapple-coconut slaw • jasmine rice • pineapple relish [GF on request] - **Togarashi Crusted Ahi** — MP: Garlic vegetables • jasmine rice • lilikoi chili sauce • lomi-lomi grape tomato [GF on request] ### Signature Steaks (From the grill) Hand-selected cuts, dry-aged and flame-finished. Each steak is plated bare so its char can speak, choose your sides and sauces below. - **8 oz. Filet Mignon** — $50 [Signature] - **12 oz. Ribeye** — $60 - **16 oz. Porterhouse** — MP _Sides: Truffle Fries $15 · Grilled Asparagus $10 · Sautéed Garlic Vegetables $10 · Molokai Purple Mash $8 · Yuzu Mash $8 · Jasmine Rice $5, Sauces: Red Wine Demi $6 · Coconut Ranch $2 · Clarified Butter $2_ ## Frequently asked ### Is there a dress code at Jackie Rey's? No. We are an upscale kitchen with a relaxed room, so come in what you are comfortable in. Most guests land somewhere around resort casual. ### What makes Jackie Rey's fine dining in Kona? A chef-driven kitchen using island-sourced fish and hand-selected cuts, sauces built in house, composed plates, a Wine Spectator award wine list and made-to-order cocktails. ### Can you handle a special occasion or a large party? Yes. Mention the occasion when you book and we will set the table for it. For parties of 18 or more, call us directly and we will plan it with you. A 20% gratuity is added for large parties. ### Are you on the water? No, and that is deliberate. We are on Kuakini Highway, a few minutes from Ali'i Drive, so the room is built around the table rather than the view. ### Is there a night to come for the wine list? Thursday. Every Thursday, all bottles of wine are 50% off. The whole list is in, so it is the night to open the bottle you would otherwise talk yourself out of. ## Location and contact - **Address**: 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy, Ste 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 - **Phone**: (808) 435-0016 - **Email**: aloha@jackiereyskona.com - **Website**: https://www.jackiereyskona.com - **Reservations**: https://www.opentable.com/r/jackie-reys-reservations-kailua-kona?restref=279031&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website (OpenTable). Parties of 18 or more, call. A 20% gratuity is added for large parties. - **Last seating**: 8:15 PM - **Location notes**: 2 minutes from Ali'i Drive, 15 minutes from Kona International Airport (KOA) ## Hours - **Sunday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Monday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Tuesday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Wednesday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Thursday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Friday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Saturday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM ## Happy hour Daily, 3:30 – 5:30 PM. Pull up to the bar for handcrafted cocktails, island bites, and pours from our Wine Spectator–honored list. ## Wine night Every Thursday: 50% off all bottles of wine. It runs every week, all night, with no exceptions. --- # Best Dessert in Kona > House-made sweets with a Big Island accent URL: https://www.jackiereyskona.com/best-dessert-in-kona ## At a glance - **Made**: In house, daily - **Island in it**: Lilikoi, mac nut, Kona coffee - **Gluten conscious**: Torte, on request - **Dessert only**: Welcome at the bar ## About You do not have to eat dinner first. Dessert is the course most restaurants phone in. Ours is made in house, and it is where the island shows up most literally: lilikoi, mac nuts, Kona coffee grown up the hill. Order the chocolate pistachio torte. The bar takes walk-ins, so a torte and a nightcap is a perfectly good reason to come in. ## From the menu ### Dessert (To finish) House-made sweets with a Big Island accent. - **Crème Brûlée** — $15: Vanilla bean custard • whipped cream - **Mud Pie** — $16: Caramel mac-nut fudge swirl ice cream • chocolate cookie crust • whipped cream • mac nuts [Vegetarian] - **Chocolate & Pistachio Torte** — $18: Flourless chocolate torte • pistachio butter • kataifi chocolate ganache • whipped cream • strawberry purée • Kona coffee gelato [GF on request] - **Lilikoi Cheesecake** — $16: Mac-nut shortbread crust • whipped cream • lilikoi glaze ## Frequently asked ### What is the best dessert at Jackie Rey's? The chocolate and pistachio torte. It is flourless, layered with pistachio butter and kataifi chocolate ganache, and served with Kona coffee gelato. ### Do you have gluten-free dessert options in Kona? The chocolate and pistachio torte can be made gluten conscious on request. Tell your server and the kitchen will take care of it. ### Can I come in just for dessert? Yes. The bar takes walk-ins, and dessert with a coffee or a nightcap is a perfectly normal way to use it. ## Location and contact - **Address**: 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy, Ste 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 - **Phone**: (808) 435-0016 - **Email**: aloha@jackiereyskona.com - **Website**: https://www.jackiereyskona.com - **Reservations**: https://www.opentable.com/r/jackie-reys-reservations-kailua-kona?restref=279031&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website (OpenTable). Parties of 18 or more, call. A 20% gratuity is added for large parties. - **Last seating**: 8:15 PM - **Location notes**: 2 minutes from Ali'i Drive, 15 minutes from Kona International Airport (KOA) ## Hours - **Sunday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Monday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Tuesday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Wednesday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Thursday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Friday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - **Saturday**: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM ## Happy hour Daily, 3:30 – 5:30 PM. Pull up to the bar for handcrafted cocktails, island bites, and pours from our Wine Spectator–honored list. ## Wine night Every Thursday: 50% off all bottles of wine. It runs every week, all night, with no exceptions. --- ## Gift cards and rewards - Gift cards: https://order.toasttab.com/egiftcards/jackiereyskona - Rewards: https://www.jackiereyskona.com/rewards --- ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is Jackie Rey's located in Kailua-Kona? Jackie Rey's is located in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai'i, just minutes from Ali'i Drive and about 15 minutes from Kona International Airport (KOA). Its convenient location makes it a top choice for visitors searching for restaurants near Kona airport or dining in the heart of Kona. ### Is there parking available at Jackie Rey's? Yes, Jackie Rey's offers on-site parking, making it easy for guests dining in Kailua-Kona without needing to search for street parking. ### Do I need a reservation at Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona? Reservations are strongly encouraged, especially for dinner and weekends. As one of the most popular restaurants in Kona, Jackie Rey's can fill up quickly, so booking ahead is recommended. ### What type of food does Jackie Rey's serve? Jackie Rey's specializes in elevated seafood and steak with island-inspired flavors, making it a standout for those searching for the best seafood and steak restaurant in Kona. The menu features fresh seafood, prime steaks, pasta, and chef-driven dishes. ### What are the most popular dishes at Jackie Rey's Kona? Guest favorites include the Seafood Trio (seared ahi, coconut shrimp, and crab cake with island sides) and the Kalua Pork Spring Rolls served with sweet herb chili sauce, both must-try dishes for anyone dining in Kona. ### Does Jackie Rey's have a Happy Hour in Kona? Yes, Jackie Rey's offers a daily Happy Hour from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, making it one of the best happy hour spots in Kailua-Kona for food and drinks in a relaxed setting. ### Does Jackie Rey's have a wine night in Kona? Yes. Every Thursday, all bottles of wine are 50% off. It runs every Thursday with no exceptions, on the full Wine Spectator honored list, which makes it one of the best nights for wine in Kailua-Kona. ### What time does Jackie Rey's open for dinner? Jackie Rey's opens daily at 3:30 PM, offering both Happy Hour and dinner service in Kailua-Kona. ### Is Jackie Rey's near Kona Airport (KOA)? Yes, Jackie Rey's is located just 20 minutes from Kona International Airport (KOA), making it a convenient option for those searching for restaurants near Kona airport before or after a flight. ### Is Jackie Rey's near Ali'i Drive in Kona? Yes, Jackie Rey's is located just off Ali'i Drive, making it easily accessible while offering a more relaxed dining experience away from heavy traffic. ### Is Jackie Rey's a good restaurant for date night or special occasions in Kona? Yes, Jackie Rey's is a popular choice for date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, and celebrations, offering a relaxed yet refined open-air dining experience in Kona. ### Does Jackie Rey's offer open-air dining in Kona? Yes, Jackie Rey's features open-air dining, allowing guests to enjoy the Kona breeze and a true Hawai'i dining experience. ### Does Jackie Rey's have gluten-free or vegetarian options? Yes, Jackie Rey's offers both gluten-free and vegetarian options, making it a great choice for diners with dietary preferences or restrictions in Kona. ### What drinks is Jackie Rey's known for? Jackie Rey's is known for its handcrafted cocktails, especially the signature JRey's '44 Mai Tai, one of the most popular cocktails in Kona, along with a curated wine list. ### Where should I eat in Kona for a great dinner experience? If you're deciding where to eat in Kona, Jackie Rey's offers a combination of fresh island cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, open-air dining, and convenient location, making it a top recommendation for both visitors and locals.