Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, offers a diverse selection of coffee, cocktails, breakfast, and brunch options. With a variety of vegan options and wheelchair accessibility, this restaurant caters to a wide range of diners. Customers have raved about the breathtaking ocean views, friendly service, and delicious dishes. Highlights include the unique Unicorn Sandwich, flavorful Loco Moco, and mouthwatering French Toast Island Style. Don't miss out on their Insomniac cocktail, a boozy coffee concoction that's a must-try. Whether you're looking for a relaxing brunch spot or a lively bar with live music, Papa Kona has something for everyone. Experience the perfect combination of great food, stunning views, and warm hospitality at Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar.
Brunch
Papaya Boat
Half of an island-grown papaya with yogurt & granola
Pancakes
Two pancakes served with coconut syrup & butter
French Toast
Punalu'u sweet bread, syrup & butter
Avocado Toast
Whole wheat bread, avocado smashed with bell pepper, onion, fresh lemon juice, topped with two poached eggs & furikake seasoning
Plate Breakfast
Two eggs any style, one breakfast meat, choice of rice or potatoes & toast
Veggie Scramble
Three eggs, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach & shredded cheddar cheese, served with breakfast potatoes & toast
Southwest Vegan Scramble
Southwest seasoned tofu with diced bell peppers, onions, tomato, jalapenos, breakfast potatoes & corn tortillas
Big Island Omelet
Three eggs, kalua pork, pineapple & shredded cheddar cheese, served with breakfast potatoes & toast
Traditional Eggs Benedict
two poached eggs on a toasted English muffin topped with hollandaise & choice of ham or kalua pork, served with breakfast potatoes
Seared Ahi Benedict
Two poached eggs, seared ahi, hollandaise, served on rice
Loco Moco
Two sunny side up eggs, beef patty, gravy, rice
Corned Beef Hash
Served with two eggs any style, white rice & toast
Unicorn Breakfast Sandwich
Punaluu sweet bread, scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese & black pepper aioli, served with breakfast potatoes
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, macadamia nuts, shaved red onion & balsamic dressing
Chef's Caesar Salad
Blackhat Farms baby romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons & Papa Konas Caesar dressing
Island Chicken Salad
Shredded napa cabbage, spinach, mixed greens, grilled chicken, diced big island papaya, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy wontons & miso ginger dressing
Firecracker Shrimp Bowl
Battered crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet & spicy firecracker sauce, white rice, shaved green onions, sambal aioli, topped with furikake
Avocado Fries
Panko breaded avocado topped with teriyaki sauce & sambal aioli
Poke Bowl
House-made ahi poke on a bed of white rice, tropical slaw, wasabi aioli, unagi sauce & avocado
Fish Tacos
Fresh catch fish of the day, ube tortillas, pineapple salsa, shredded cabbage, cilantro lime crema & house salad
Kalua Pork Sandwich
Kalua pork, guava BBQ sauce topped with lilikoi slaw & French fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Cheddar cheese, black pepper aioli, onion, lettuce, tomato & fries
Kona Burger
oz. beef patty with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, black pepper aioli & french fries
Pineapple Teriyaki Burger
oz. beef patty with grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato, onion topped with Papa Konas teriyaki sauce & French fries
Guava BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
oz. beef patty, Papa Kona's guava bbq sauce, applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & French fries
Vegan Poke
Crispy tofu tossed in our house made poke sauce, shaved red onion, cherry tomatoes & avocado
Kalua Pork Quesadilla
Ube tortillas with house made kalua pork, shredded cheddar cheese & pineapple salsa
Avocado Fries
Panko breaded, teriyaki sauce, sambal aioli
Firecracker Shrimp
Battered crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet & spicy firecracker sauce on a bed of steamed white rice
Ahi Poke Stack
Hawaiian style poke, white rice, avocado, unagi sauce, wasabi aioli, topped with shaved green onion & tobiko
Papa Kona Huli Chicken Wings
Served with ranch & celery sticks
Kona Burger
Beef patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion & fries (Vegetarian substitution: Beyond Burger)
Pineapple Teriyaki Burger
oz. beef patty with grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato, onion topped with Papa Konas teriyaki sauce & French fries (Vegetarian Beyond Burger available)
Guava BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
oz. beef patty, Papa Kona's guava BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & French fries
Kalua Pork Sandwich
Kalua pork, guava BBQ sauce, lilikoi slaw & French fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Cheddar cheese, black pepper aioli, onion, lettuce, tomato & French fries
Fresh Catch Tacos
Fresh catch fish of the day, ube tortillas, pineapple salsa, shredded cabbage, cilantro lime crema & house salad
Fish And Chips
oz. fresh catch fish of the day, rice flour battered & fried, served with French fries, lemon wedges & Papa Kona's tartar sauce
Kalua Pork Tacos
House made kalua pork, ube tortillas, pineapple salsa, shredded cabbage, cilantro lime crema & house salad
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Baby spinach, strawberries, feta, red onion, macadamia nuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Island Chicken Salad
Shredded napa cabbage, spinach, mixed greens, grilled chicken, diced big island papaya, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy wontons & miso ginger dressing
Chef's Caesar Salad
Blackhat Farms baby romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons & Papa Konas Caesar dressing
Vegan Saffron Risotto
Japanese eggplant & tofu teriyaki topped with crispy wonton strips
Grilled Miso Chicken
Purple sweet potato mash, spicy garlic baby bok choy, ponzu balsamic reduction
Lemongrass Shrimp Pasta
Fettuccine, sauteed shrimp, cherry tomatoes, & spinach tossed in a lemongrass cream sauce
Seared Big Island Ahi
Line caught seared ahi, coconut rice, asian slaw, & mango coulis topped with pickled ginger & shaved green onions
Coconut Mac Nut Crusted Fresh Catch
Grilled oz. catch of the day served with baby bok choy, white rice & pineapple beurre blanc
oz Pork Chop
Brined bone-in grilled pork chop with mushrooms, caramelized onions, brown gravy, on a bed of steamed white rice with green beans
Surf & Turf
Garlic shrimp & oz. New York strip steak, purple sweet potato mash, grilled asparagus & Papa Kona steak sauce