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Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona, Kailua, HI

Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona

4.6
4.6
3523 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
23:00
Booked 40 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at The Fish Hopper Seafood and Steak, overlooking Kailua Bay on the Big Island Hawaii. Enjoy fresh seafood from Hawaii and fresh seafood flown in weekly from California, plus our signature Bucket of Fire and Volcano flaming drinks, all within walking distance to shops and historic sites.

A landmark (formerly the Ocean View Inn) and a local’s favorite Kona restaurant since 1934, the building housing The Fish Hopper has been beautifully restored to expand upon its spectacular ocean views. We proudly serve seafood from sustainable sources, harvested by methods that do not harm the environment.

We love to honor our Veterans & Military! Please let us know if you are one, upon arrival.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:15–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (808) 326-2002
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pedro Almazan
  • Catering
    We also do off-site catering for private parties at a location, wedding, etc.... <br />Call today for pricing and details.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a few options for a private party depending on the number of people, budget and options wanted. We offer an outdoor upstairs lanai for more privacy, or we can partition downstairs for smaller groups.We look forward to hosting your event! Call today for pricing and details!
  • Area
    Kailua-Kona
  • Cross Street
    Alii Drive
  • Parking details
    Driveway to parking is on the RIGHT side of the building when you look at it from the ocean. OR, it's to the right of the main entrance and coffee shop. <br /><br />Parking is available up the driveway, it's lighted for ease in the dark. <br />There are also handicap spots where there is ramp access to the back of the dining room. <br /><br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fish Hopper in Kailua-Kona offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing views" and "great service." Guests rave about the fresh seafood, particularly the macadamia nut-crusted Mahi Mahi and poke nachos. The restaurant's "beautiful waterfront setting" provides the perfect backdrop for any meal, making it a "must-visit" in Kona.

3,523 Reviews
  1. Natalya

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Not the first time in the Fish Hopper, maybe the last. Got a 8:30 pm reservation, called to confirm we will not be affected by the kitchen closing at 9 pm. Food was served promptly. At 9:24 pm we asked for hot tea and the waiter offered tea bags to go, was quite rude and visibly upset that we called him out that tea has nothing to do with the kitchen. Did not order desserts. I can see why the rating went significantly down since we visited first time a few years ago. Will consider other restaurants around next time.

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  2. Roger

    VIP

    Dallas

    45 reviews

    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Upon ordering we clarified the amount of portion of the Ono fish. The response after checking out the price at 39.99 for 6 oz of a native fish to the island was the snarky reply “Your in Downtown Hawai’i. At the Kona fish market it’s priced at $30.00 per pound. Everyone understands COGS . The fish was $11.22 keeping in mind using a retail market not “Wholesale”. The chef crushed each dish ordered but that reply started the dinning off to a rocky start.

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  3. Dana

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ❤️ Fishhopper in Kailua Kona, HI! The food is excellent and the view amazing!

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  4. Nikki

    VIP

    San Diego

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely view raised up above street level and looking over the road to the ocean and sunset. Open air dining with steak and seafood fare including daily specials. Service was good, food was tasty, and they have a gluten free menu available. The cocktail I had was overly sweet and almost undrinkable. Stick with wine and beer. Private parking available in back of restaurant.

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  5. Karl

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, the Crab stuffed Mahi Mahi was awesome!

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  6. liz

    VIP

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really good meal. Love the Monchgon it was really good. Had good service with Jenny, always happy to see us.

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  7. Martin

    VIP

    Hawaii

    257 reviews

    5.0

    257 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the fish and chips and they are amazing. Fries were crisp and hot and the fish is ono instead of the typical cod and it’s moist and flavorful. The batter is not greasy with just the right amount of mild crunch. So good . . .

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  8. Justin

    VIP

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Fish and shrimp was nicely prepared and presented, but overpriced for the quantity. Cocktail was mostly ice for a typically chilled/stirred drink. Fries came out of the kitchen cold and the service was hit and miss from our assigned wait staff.

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  9. Michael

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and location. What more could you want?

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  10. Wren

    VIP

    Central Coast

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are familiar with this restaurant from dining here in the past but mostly from knowing of its sister restaurant in Monterey, CA, only a couple of hours from where we live. I was impressed with the interior decor here. The woods and lighting were lovely in the evening. Our server came to the table promptly to get our drink orders while we perused the menu. My companion started with a bowl of clam chowder that he said was excellent. We both had fish entrees, I the mahi mahi in a delicious sauce and he the ono in a gingery, lemongrass sauce. Unfortunately, he thought his fish was somewhat overcooked but my mahi was perfect. One of the best things was the colorful serving of vegetables done al dente accompanying. They were kind enough to comp a piece of bread pudding, flavored with some nice spices, for a birthday treat. We don’t have enough time to revisit again on this trip but will be back our next visit to the island. Mahalo!

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FAQs

Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 326-2002.

Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona is rated 4.6 stars by 3523 OpenTable diners.

Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona

75-5683 Alii Drive, Kailua, HI 96740

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Alii Drive
  • Area
    Kailua-Kona
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:15–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Driveway to parking is on the RIGHT side of the building when you look at it from the ocean. OR, it's to the right of the main entrance and coffee shop. <br /><br />Parking is available up the driveway, it's lighted for ease in the dark. <br />There are also handicap spots where there is ramp access to the back of the dining room. <br /><br />
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pedro Almazan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 326-2002
  • Catering
    We also do off-site catering for private parties at a location, wedding, etc.... <br />Call today for pricing and details.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a few options for a private party depending on the number of people, budget and options wanted. We offer an outdoor upstairs lanai for more privacy, or we can partition downstairs for smaller groups.We look forward to hosting your event! Call today for pricing and details!
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