This was a really cute place to go to. It definitely gave me diner vibes and my friend and I both ordered a burger. It was reasonable priced, tasted good and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
OMG! Burger was amazing. Tasty and fresh, this place is a must try. Onion rings are so delicious here!Pineapple coleslaw didn't disappoint either. Would love to eat here again.
This place is fantastic! Great food-affordable prices! That's sayin a lot over here on Big Island.
The burgers are simply the best on Island, and the Vienna Beef dogs are great too.
Also try the chicken sandwich-fantastic.
Great Loco Moco. And they do a great Mac salad you gotta try.
eat here you will be glad you did!
Jenne Erigero Alderks
+4.5
We had to come back after the first time we visited because the menu was so interesting and so many things looked good. The grilled ahi sandwich and kahuna dog are unique and creative additions to the menu. The peppers make the Chicago dogs and they are really good Chicago dogs to start with. Don't miss the Kahuna dog with the gauva sweetbread bun and pickled onions. So good!
Another wonderful dinner with mainland friends & family. Tenderloin, Chicago Hot Dog & onion rings were fantastic. Chris (the owner) always so friendly.
One of the best burger places I’ve been to ever. I had the pesto burger, which is simply fantastic. I upgraded to the grass fed beef, because I had passed that farm earlier in the day. It was done perfectly. The burger was so juicy and thick. The fries are amazing. They are the perfect size, and are dark brown in color. Very crispy. 10/10 place o eat.
Matthew Walton (HawaiianHiker)
+5
This is a great place tucked away in a not so easy pocket of shops downtown. Well worth the effort. Local beef is currently $1.29 extra, but worth it. Handcut fries were spot on. (Don't expect 5 Guys portions for the fries though.) Burger was cooked to medium, not overcooked. Onion rings were good, but a little "well done" for my taste. All in all a great spot for a good burger and fries. I like that they try to source ingredients locally and the staff seemed to be on top of things.
We loved the food here. It was the best loco moco I've ever had. Burgers were grilled over lava rock and tasted wonderful. Each other meal was great as well. Fish tacos were some of the best. We ended up here 3 times in the week visit.
Attaching two images: in-store full order of loco moco and then a take out 1/2 order.
We have been in Kona for 8 days now looking for the best fresh fish tacos, and we found them here at Island Ono Loa Grill. Guten Free as well! Quick and friendly service, great tasting food and outdoor seating straight into the sunset. The pineapple slaw was a special treat as well.
This was a great place to eat. The food tasted amazing (definitely certified ono aka delicious) and very filling. The staff was friendly and the service was relatively quick. All of the ingredients were fresh. It was very close to the ocean and local shops, and there was a bathroom inside (which was an extra bonus if you've been out and about). I would definitely recommend it to others!
Hamburgers have amazing flavor just in the patties themselves. Got the Poblano Burger which was absolutely delicious. Also got the Ono Loa Loco Plate... So much food! My wife and I could've shared just the Loco Plate. Definitely recommend any burger or plate. Prices are not too bad either. Around $14-$17 for the burgers, The Ona Loa Loco Plate was $20. If you're craving a burger on the Big Island, I definitely recommend stopping here!
A burger joint that lives up to the hype. We were recommended by a travel agent at one of the Body Glove booths to come here for the best burgers. When we saw audacious signage we were ready for a letdown that never came!
We tried a few different burgers and sandwiches to get a variety. The goat cheese on one burger was so creamy and the patty was truly juicy!
The pork sandwich was tender and juicy. It is huge and fun for kids to eat. It is messy which is what kids love!
The brewed tea is flavourful and perfect for washout down the amazing food. The seasoned fries are an excellent compliment yo the burgers. The coleslaw with pineapple was a unique Hawaiian treat.
The decor is fun and sets the tone for lively conversations and laughs.
I definitely recommend this burger restaurant. It is way better than the chain restaurants and other restaurants with burgers.
Best burger place on the BI. Ate outside cute little destination sits back. Amazing BBQ burger and cheeseburger fresh and huge! Warm fresh fries. One of our favorites better then the high end restaurants! Mahalo
I got the classic cheeseburger and was very happy with it. They use real cheddar and good ingredients. I paid the extra $1.30 for the local beef. I was very excited they had that option and for a very reasonable price. I also tried the side salad and fries I was very happy with both. Service was good, cashier was friendly and attentive even though he was very busy. I gave the atmosphere 4/5 just because it was just a classic burger joint interior nothing to complain about, but the food was excellent and the atmosphere was good.
Saw the sign touting this place as having the 8th best burger in the US per Yelp. Thought they were being ironic but boy was the sign right. Not sure what the other 7 places are but this one deserves it's place among them for sure. Highly recommended.
Amazing burgers! They have a local beef option and they use as many local ingredients as they can, including their Hawaiian buns. Everything tasted so fresh! It was super good!
Burgers are so good! Grab one to go and walk to the park nearby and enjoy the views! Everything about the burger was delicious. The bun was perfect, the burger itself was cooked perfectly, the cheese and bacon and grilled onions. Don’t pass this place by! They’ll make grilled cheese for the kiddos and have pulled pork which is also fantastic! Even the fries were amazingly good!
The food arrived hot and was heavenly in every bite. Sad that one of my yolk popped along the way, but nonetheless a great dish! The onion rings were still super crunchy and hot when I received my delivery.
Okay, we ate there once for takeaway and ended up going back 3 times! Their Loco Moco with the chargrilled burger takes it over the top!! Sooo good! And the chopped green onions on top, perfect!! The MacNut Pesto Goat cheese burger was incredible! Eat it as it comes! The Applewood Smoked bacon cheeseburger was excellent as well! The Paniolo BBQ cheeseburger, with onion rings on the burger, sooooo good! Their onion rings by themselves were great as well. We really liked this place!!
Great place to grab an amazing burger. Well seasoned and tasty without being greasy. Everything is made to order so it can take a little while to get your food but it’s totally worth it.
This place was incredible; we had the macadamia nut pesto infused goat cheese stuff—one salad and two burgers. All were fantastic. We got the pineapple cole slaw for our sides and it too was delicious and unique! I highly, highly recommend this place; its good reputation is well deserved!
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