Reviews for On the Rocks in Kailua-Kona, HI
I have wanted to eat here for years, and it never seemed to work out! Well I finally got to eat here and it did not disappoint!... ???????? I was so pleased with the staff, food, and setting! The staff was friendly and did a great job! The food was awesome!It was Fresh and had very good presentation! The burger was awesome! I don?t know how I got my mouth around that thing!!???????????????? The view was breathtaking! There are other great restaurants close by, but their views have a big wire runningright through your view!! ?????????????? the view at this place is an unobstructed view of the beautiful Kona ocean! Greatplace! I will return here for sure! Great experience!! ???????????????? Read more
First stop on our honeymoon had 4 of their specialty cocktails each was amazing. Had the fish and chips and the fresh catch we... both shared our meals and were impressed. Must stop location of your looking for a place with great food and greatatmosphere. Dining is right on the ocean front with a great view of the sun set. They have live music which makes for a greatexperience. Workers are very friendly and do an amazing job. Everyone working there loves their jobs you can tell by theirpassion. Read more
Cool place to eat right on the water in Kona! Live music, hula dancer were performing on the sand to add to the great ambiance.... Food was decent, our waitress Heather was amazing! Put yourself on the wait list at least an hour before you plan to eat at peaktimes though! Recommended Read more
The best ahi poke bowl that I?ver ever had! Food is amazing! The floor is sand floor! (For those of you who miss sandy beach!)... Definitely the best place to watch sunset as well. Live music and dance are also playing. Get a drink with a souvenir cup totake home. Read more
Service at the bar was SLOW. Bar tender walked by me five times. Had to flag him down. Ordered Kona Seasonal beer and it was... great! Fish Tacos were interesting. The flavor was good as was the texture. Onion ring appetizer was really good & large! Ifyou go here, I'd get a table. Not sure I'm going back. Read more
Great spot for dinner or lunch with a view. There was an artist there at lunch when we visited but they have music later. Menus... pretty good. Prices are average. 6 people cost 180 ish. I had fish and chips which was great but portions were small. Tacosalads are huge. Seafood chowder is great and comes in a bread bowl. Read more
I am not one to leave bad reviews but I feel that this experience needs to be showcased for health/cleanliness reasons. We went... to On The Rocks to celebrate my birthday and take in the beautiful views? the ocean is beautiful but that?s about all you?ll getfrom this restaurant. We were unlucky enough to sit on the railing overlooking the views (which you?d think would be the bestseats). It started off with battling several cockroaches from climbing on our table and chairs, which we fought off with anothertable of people next to us(with no help from staff)..until we decided to move tables completely. After we moved, it left therailing tables open which allowed the rats to come out. Walking over the tables and chairs, finding the dirty plates that wereleft for at least 30 minutes after other guests had left. Waitress was aware of the entire situation, offered nothing more thanlaughing it off and no apologies. Just absolutely distraught that the issues are well known and no one is concerned orattempting to resolve the issues. Not to mention, the food is very expensive for the quality that you get and service youreceive. This restaurant has so much potential and I was very sad that we had the experience that we did. After seeingeverything that saw and the lack of action by staff members, I am very concerned for the health/safety protocols of the kitchenarea. I am writing this in hopes that something is done for future guests. Read more
Wasn?t horrible at all and the food was decent. Obviously going to pay tourists prices at a place like this. Drinks were good... and service was normal. Sitting in the chairs in the sand and table took a little shifting around. No little critters runningaround like other post mentioned and seemed clean. Read more