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Prime Rib - Honu's on the Beach Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, HI

Honu's on the Beach Restaurant

3.9
3.9
522 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaiian Regional

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2 people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for live music
Three hours of complimentary validated self-parking!

For a premier dining experience in the seaside village of Kailua-Kona, visit Honu’s on the Beach. Honu's on the Beach offers a delicious Hawaiian-style daily buffet breakfast and Kona's famous (and only) Sunday brunch - offering all you can eat sweet snow crab, eggs benedict, etc. Don't miss the make-your-own bloody Mary bar or the bottomless mimosas! Enjoy dining on the spacious lanai with amazing views of historic village of Kailua-Kona. Choose from a tasty a la carte menu or indulge in the breakfast buffet, featuring made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, pancakes, breakfast meats, and much more.

Saturday night features the popular Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet including all you can eat snow crab, poke, seafood delicacies, and of course, gorgeous prime rib. The full bar offers craft cocktails using private label rum.

Honu's also offers a private dining room for parties and celebrations for up to 80 of your friends and family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, Breakfast, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 06:00–10:00 Brunch Sun 07:00–13:00 Prime Rib Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (808) 331-6365 ext. 6019
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Quanan
  • Private party facilities
    Private Airconditioned Dinning Room for up 75 persons. Large picture windows with stunning views of Kailua-Kona, Hualalai, Kamakahonu Bay & Beach, Ahuena Heiau, and Kona Coastline.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (808) 329-2911 ext. 6956
  • Area
    Kailua-Kona
  • Cross Street
    Complimentary 3/Hour Validated Self-Parking in Hotel Parking off Alii Drive
  • Parking details
    3 Hour complimentary self parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 522 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Honu's on the Beach Restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and awesome staff." Known for its seafood buffet, guests rave about the "excellent snow crab legs" and "outstanding clam chowder." Live music enhances the atmosphere, making it a "great choice for a special occasion," despite the premium pricing.

522 Reviews
  1. David

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went got Sunday brunch. The service was good. The brunch selection was limited. We went for the crab legs and we were disappointed - I’ve never had snow crab jerky until this visit here; they were extremely dry and overcooked.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha David, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciated the service during your Sunday brunch visit, but we sincerely regret that the brunch selection and the quality of the crab legs did not meet your expectations. We take great pride in our offerings, and it’s disappointing to learn that the crab legs were not up to our usual standards. Your description of them being dry and overcooked is concerning, and we’ll be addressing this with our team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a much better experience in the future. Mahalo!

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  2. Candy

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and awesome staff!! We had a nice family dinner!! Thanks
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and had a great family dinner with us. Our team takes pride in making every visit special, and your feedback means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon!

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  3. Brian

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Basically the breakfast buffet with the addition of prime rib, crab legs, tuna and a couple of other things. The quality was very good but I found the selection rather limited. Price wise on the expensive side.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the quality of the items on our buffet, especially the prime rib, crab legs, and tuna. However, we understand your comments about the selection and pricing and appreciate your perspective. Your feedback is valuable as we continually strive to offer a dining experience that balances quality, variety, and value. We hope to welcome you back in the future and provide an even better experience.

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  4. Elana

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Thanksgiving buffet was awful. No crab legs. Prime rib overcooked. Waitress was friendly and gave us good service
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback about our Thanksgiving buffet. We’re truly sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. The absence of crab legs and overcooked prime rib are not in line with the quality we aim to provide, especially on such a special occasion. On a positive note, we’re glad to know that our waitress provided you with friendly and attentive service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to improve both our offerings and overall guest experience. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future to provide a much better dining experience.

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  5. Ken

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honu’s Thanksgiving Buffet had a lot of choices. Most were very good. The live music was a nice touch. Price was pretty high even for a special buffet.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for joining us for Honu’s Thanksgiving Buffet and for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the variety of choices and appreciated the live music—it’s always our goal to create a memorable experience, especially during special occasions. We understand your concerns about the pricing and appreciate your perspective. Your feedback helps us continue to refine our offerings and ensure the value matches the experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon, whether for another special event or a regular visit!

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  6. Lori

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around. The drinks were wonderful!
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience and loved the drinks. Your feedback means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful visit soon!

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  7. Mark

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Seafood buffet had very good food ( prime rib was just ok) and variety including snow crab legs which were excellent. Clam chowder was outstanding. Rather pricey but overall a good choice for a vacation meal.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the seafood buffet, especially the snow crab legs and clam chowder. It’s great to know they hit the mark for you! We appreciate your feedback on the prime rib and pricing, and we’ll keep working to ensure every aspect of the dining experience exceeds expectations. We’re glad we could be a part of your vacation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable meal in the future.

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  8. Polla

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place, great staff and good food. Loved the crab legs!!
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our place, the great staff, and the delicious food—especially the crab legs! It’s wonderful to know they were a hit with you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience soon!

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  9. Kailas

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a buffet night. Buffet had a good variety and everything was delicious.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed our buffet and found the variety and flavors to your liking. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious experience soon!

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  10. Jessica

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Made reservations but had to wait a while for table. The food was ok. However the prime rib was not hot. By the time I got to my seat I noticed the oil/fat had already turned white. I enjoyed the clam chowder and tempura.
    Honu's on the Beach RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear about the delay in seating despite your reservation and that the prime rib wasn’t served at the ideal temperature. Your experience with food quality is important to us, and we’ll be reviewing this with our team to ensure better consistency. On a brighter note, we’re glad you enjoyed the clam chowder and tempura! Your comments mean a lot, as they help us improve while also highlighting what our guests love. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again so we can provide a better experience overall.

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FAQs

Honu's on the Beach Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 331-6365 ext. 6019.

Honu's on the Beach Restaurant is rated 3.9 stars by 522 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Honu's on the Beach Restaurant

75-5660 Palani road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Complimentary 3/Hour Validated Self-Parking in Hotel Parking off Alii Drive
  • Area
    Kailua-Kona
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 06:00–10:00 Brunch Sun 07:00–13:00 Prime Rib Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, Breakfast, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    3 Hour complimentary self parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Quanan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 331-6365 ext. 6019
  • Private party facilities
    Private Airconditioned Dinning Room for up 75 persons. Large picture windows with stunning views of Kailua-Kona, Hualalai, Kamakahonu Bay & Beach, Ahuena Heiau, and Kona Coastline.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (808) 329-2911 ext. 6956
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