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The Temple Bar Kona

3.3 (56)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
75-5799 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Temple Kitchen + Bar is a casual yet upscale craft food, cocktail, beer, and wine bar located oceanfront Ali'i Drive Kailua-Kona. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with brunch available at 9 a.m. on weekends. Serving up ocean views, a lively atmosphere combined with fine dining elements and a relaxed island vibe. Our menu features creative twists on craft dishes and cocktails, highlighting fresh, local ingredients showcasing Hawaii’s vibrant culinary spirit. We are proud of our thoughtfully selection of quality curated specialty cocktails, unique wines and select draft beer offerings. We take pride in providing a personalized guest experience through our knowledgeable and friendly staff. Allow our staff to make recommendations tailored to your preferences and explore flavors that resonate with our local culture and your taste. Visit us soon. We’d be happy to see you.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Temple Bar Kona.

3.3

3.3
(56)
  • 3.4Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Temple Bar Kona offers a "fantastic dinner" experience with "beautiful views" and a "great location." Patrons appreciate the "great cocktails and pupus" and commend the friendly and attentive staff. While some dishes can be hit or miss, the standout options like the "kiawe tri tip tacos" and "seared oyster mushrooms" impress.
56 Reviews
  1. Denise

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was closed without any notification - not sure if this is permanent.

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  2. Stuart

    San Francisco13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a good choice for our last night on the Big Island. It was also the second-to-last night that the Temple Kitchen's Kona location was open before its permanent closure. We will have to try the Hilo location on future visits to the island.

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  3. Jeffry

    Hawaii29 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on September 7, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Bad food had to send my daughter food back twice Don’t go there

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  4. Tom

    Orlando4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 5, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Several items not available on 8/4, dinners were overpriced and food was just Ok

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  5. Cynthia

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, atmosphere and ability to have a nice meal with the family. Appreciated the mocktail menu.

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  6. Mei Gold

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 13, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is just OK the flatbread just with a few things on it. The salad was too wet. The only thing good was the taco. 

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  7. Lisa Gold

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Want a delicious dinner or pau hana with a gorgeous view and excellent service? Start here. I live in Kona and enjoy Temple Bar regularly by myself or with friends. While the kiawe tri tip tacos are my go-to, this meal we branched out. I had the kiawe smoked tri tip FLATBREAD this time, Jenn had the BLT Bomb salad (no tomatoes), and Marc took our server's suggestion to have the egg fried rice with added pineapple and tri tip. All of the meals were exactly as ordered, and delicious, and our server was lovely (I don't remember her name, it was two weeks ago). I have not had a meal miss yet, here.

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  8. Martin Gold

    Jacksonville40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner. The staff was amazing. Beautiful view, great drinks, delicious food. It was our first time but we'll be back!

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  9. Kyoko Gold

    Hawaii6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    great cocktails and pupus always enjoy it there

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  10. Margo Gold

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was great. The drinks were tasty, except for the dirty martini, which made little sense- the only flaw to a prefect meal served by our gracious server.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua-Kona
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

The Temple Bar Kona is at its most magical at sunset, guests repeatedly praise the oceanfront sunset views, and Sunday evenings or a quiet weekday visit tend to be calmer.

Casual dress, think relaxed, neat island wear: comfortable and unpretentious, with a touch of polish welcomed for evenings or special occasions.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled plant-based options such as the Vegan Flatbread and the Temple Baba Ganush, and guests note the kitchen accommodates vegan needs.

Yes, families dine here: guests describe enjoying meals with family, and the menu includes non-alcoholic choices and weekend brunch that many families enjoy.

Weekends are a favorite for brunch, weekend brunch starts at 9:00 am and guests frequently praise the Saturday/Sunday brunch experience.

The Seared Sashimi Grade Ahi Tacos are a standout, they appear on the menu and multiple guests single them out as a favorite.

Yes, The Temple Bar Kona is well suited to a special evening, with oceanfront sunset views and several guests reporting anniversary and special-occasion visits with attentive service.

The Temple Bar Kona offers an oceanfront, open indoor/outdoor setting with a relaxed island-meets-upscale vibe, guests praise the sunset views, attentive service, and a fun yet comfortable atmosphere.

Yes, The Temple Bar Kona has outdoor seating: guests describe a spacious patio/deck facing the ocean and several visitors report being seated outside and enjoying the view.

How FAQ content is generated

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

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