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Huggo's, Kailua-Kona, HI

Huggo's

4.7 (1991)
$31 to $50
Seafood
75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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Huggo's

4.7
$31 to $50
Seafood
Kailua-Kona

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Chart a course to Huggo’s for the finest in surfside dining.
Dine just inches above the waves on an open-air lanai. Experience tender beef or prime rib, or try our exquisite island-fresh seafood. And by the way, when we say fresh—we mean fresh! Ahi, mahi mahi, ono and other delectable Hawaiian fish are delivered directly to our back door by local fishermen who caught them just hours earlier.

Enjoy artfully prepared selections also influenced by Pacific Rim and Mediterranean styles.

Thanks to Huggo’s on-the-water location and its commitment to “aloha” service, diners at Huggo’s will savor influences from Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian ports of call. This family-owned restaurant has become an island tradition since offering its first seafood platter 45 years ago.

We always keep space available for walk-ins, so even if reservations look full, please stop by!

Huggo’s on the Rocks, our next-door neighbor, is the perfect location for oceanside cocktails and light fare.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Albert Asuncion
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private outdoor lanai for use for small wedding dinners, bachelor/bachelorette parties, anniversary celebrations or cooperate business events. The Nalu Lanai has a capacity of up to 30. For full buyouts of the restaurants we can accommodate up to 200 for either restaurant. Please email Debra Beeler at debra@lunanagroup.com for details
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Cross street
    For parking information, please visit: www.huggos.com/parking
  • Parking details
    Our private parking lot is located adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy the vocal stylings of contemporary and jazz favorites: Thursday 6:30pm-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm- - 10:30pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Wine Pairing Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    Nov 14, 2026 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us at Huggo’s for an intimate six-course wine pairing dinner featuring a thoughtfully curated journey through some of France’s most celebrated wine regions. Throughout the evening, guests will explore six distinctive wines, each carefully paired with a course designed to highlight and complement the character of the wine. The Evening’s Pairings Domaine Thévenet & Fils — Blanc de Blancs Fried Washington Oyster, Miso Aioli, Tomato and Cilantro Gel Vignerons du Pallet “Les Petites Sardines” — Muscadet Sèvre 2023 Hokkaido Scallop Crudo, Sea Urchin, Maldon Salt Domaine Thévenet & Fils — Mâcon-Pierreclos Blanc, Burgundy 2024 Kona Kanpachi, ʻUlu Cake, Butter Nage Domaine Mourchon — Côtes du Rhône 2021 Crispy Berkshire Pork Belly, Hibiscus Honey Glace Château le Puy “Emilien” — Bordeaux 2022 New Zealand Venison, Wild Mushrooms, Poha Berry Wine Reduction Clos Cancaillaü “Crème de Tête” — Jurançon 2017 Big Island Lychee Custard, Lavender Syrup If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance. Our team will be happy to review available accommodations with you. Seating is limited to 30 guests for this special evening at Huggo’s. All sales are final. For questions or assistance with your booking, please contact Huggo’s at (808) 329-1493.
    Wine Pairing Dinner Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Huggo's.

4.7

4.7
(1991)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Huggo's offers a stunning oceanfront dining experience with "absolutely gorgeous sunset views" and "delicious food." The service is often praised as "amazing" and "attentive," with standout servers like Cynthia, Katie, and Ashley enhancing the experience. The teriyaki steak and seafood dishes are particularly recommended.
1,991 Reviews
  1. May Gold

    St. Louis24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love that I can sit there and watching the ocean and fish right below the restaurant -the sunset is to die for
    Huggo'sResponded today
    Mahalo for joining us at Huggo's, MayGold! We are so happy you got to take in those breathtaking sunset views and watch the ocean life right from your table. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon by the beach. Aloha!

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  2. Michael

    Portland17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked reservations prior to our vacation, based on other reviews. Stunning sunset as drinks and appies arrived. Excellent shrimp and catch of the day, attentive staff, memorable evening!

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  3. Veasna

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food! Ambience was great as well!

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  4. Sara

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful restaurant. Food was prepared beautiful and tasted amazing. The service is top tier.
    Huggo'sResponded today
    Mahalo, Sara! We are so glad to hear you loved the food and experienced top-tier service at Huggo's. It was a true pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Aloha!

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  5. Fan

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Teriyaki steak was too salty. Other are Ok. The window seat was great.

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  6. Lynda

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want an excellent meal, look no further. Save room for dessert - it is amazing!!

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  7. Eileen

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were lucky enough to get table 9 by the ocean for the sunset. The staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable of the menu and had some recommendations. We had Hilo as our server. He had a smile on all evening. The fish special was ono and was delicious. There is live Hawaiian music that is piped throughout the restaurant. We will be back!

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  8. Floyd Gold

    Hawaii204 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a wonderful experience and evening at Huggo's! Their friendly staff, outstanding service, excellent fresh fish and ocean front view cannot be beat anywhere in Kona! Highly recommend you give them a try; we will be back!!!
    Huggo'sResponded 5 days ago
    Aloha Floyd, mahalo for sharing such a wonderful review of your evening at Huggo's! We are so glad you enjoyed the fresh catch, stunning oceanfront views, and warm hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you back to our shores again soon. Aloha!

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  9. Cindy Gold

    Seattle24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We could not have asked for a better server. Cynthia was amazing. Huge thank you to Auntie from Huggo’s on the rock, for making sure that we had swordfish for dinner, it Was outstanding. we had a beautiful view for sunset. We were not hurried at all. Definitely will come back next year. 
    Huggo'sResponded 5 days ago
    Mahalo for the wonderful review, Cindy! We are so happy Cynthia and Auntie took such great care of you during your sunset dinner at Huggo's. We can't wait to welcome you back again next year! Aloha!

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  10. Myla

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Don’t miss the mudpie! The BEST anywhere. Great views of the ocean. Food is decent.
    Huggo'sResponded on October 27, 2026
    Mahalo for visiting Huggo's, Myla! We are so glad you enjoyed the ocean views and saved room for our famous mud pie. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Aloha!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Albert Asuncion
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private outdoor lanai for use for small wedding dinners, bachelor/bachelorette parties, anniversary celebrations or cooperate business events. The Nalu Lanai has a capacity of up to 30. For full buyouts of the restaurants we can accommodate up to 200 for either restaurant. Please email Debra Beeler at debra@lunanagroup.com for details
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Cross street
    For parking information, please visit: www.huggos.com/parking
  • Parking details
    Our private parking lot is located adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy the vocal stylings of contemporary and jazz favorites: Thursday 6:30pm-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm- - 10:30pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Huggo’s offers a daily happy hour each day from 4:00–5:00 pm, a popular time when drinks and pupus begin.

Yes, Huggo’s is welcoming to families: guests note staff were patient with children, the kitchen will customize dishes, and they offer kid-friendly options like chicken tenders and fries.

Huggo’s is at its most magical around sunset, plan to arrive around 4–5pm to enjoy happy hour, drinks and pupus, then watch the sun as dinner service begins.

Huggo's, Happy Hour daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm; Dinner daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm.

Yes, Huggo's is a classic date-night pick, with oceanfront tables, sunset views and multiple guests describing romantic anniversary and engagement dinners there.

Yes, Huggo's features a daily 'Hook, Line & Sinker' Island Fresh Catch as a chef's daily creation, and the draft beer list is listed as rotating.

Huggo's portions are often described as generous, reviewers highlight large, shareable desserts like the Mauna Kea Ice Cream Pie, which many call a 'huge' slice good for 2–4 people.

Huggo’s is an open-air, oceanfront spot, an lanai perched inches above the waves where guests praise breathtaking water views, sunset moments, and live Hawaiian music that enhances the experience.

Huggo’s Signature Teriyaki Steak, the menu lists it as Huggo’s signature (created in 1969), and multiple guests single it out as a favorite.

Yes, Huggo’s dining includes an open-air lanai right above the waves, and guests frequently request oceanside or patio tables to enjoy sunset dining.

A friendly stray cat is known to prance around Huggo’s, according to guest accounts.

Huggo’s fills up on holiday weekends, guests note the 4th of July is “always very busy”, while other evenings can be much quieter, with guests describing calm, peaceful sunset dinners.

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal required; the restaurant’s posted dress code is Casual Dress.

How FAQ content is generated

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  2. United States
  3. Hawaii
  4. Hawaii / Big Island
  5. Kailua-Kona

Make a reservation

A photo of Huggo's restaurant

Huggo's

4.7
$31 to $50
Seafood
Kailua-Kona

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
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