Ono Grindz
small “Banyan” bowl w/ extra peanut butter
WHERE DO I EAT IN KONA?
When vacationing anywhere, there are a lot of choices one must make… where do I stay, where do I go, what do I do, where do I eat? This last one is particularly important because if one does nothing else, one has to eat.
And the food in many travel destinations, Kona included, can be hit or miss. So my aim is to help you find the hits and avoid the misses so you can enjoy not only the beauty of the ‘āina and the many exciting things there are to do here, but the ono grindz, as well.
WHAT DOES ONO GRINDZ MEAN?
The term ono grindz is Hawaiian Pidgin slang for tasty or delicious food. And the big island has plenty of it!
RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION IN KONA, HAWAII
First up… Açaí Hawai’i
Not exactly a restaurant - more of a grab ‘n go - but this is one of my favorite places to eat in Kona.
As the name implies, they serve up açaí bowls. Not just any açaí bowls, but some of the best in all of Hawai’i. When you want something tasty, refreshing, and - added bonus - good for you, Açaí Hawai’i is the place to go. Their açaí bowls are amazing.
They have a great selection with super fresh ingredients, a nice array of add-ons, and the service there is fantastic. I love the “Islander” and “Puna” bowls, but my favorite - my go-to - is a small “Banyan” with extra peanut butter. Think, peanut butter banana with granola, honey, bee pollen and hemp hearts, all on a delicious açaí blend. The small size is plenty and gives me the energy I need to face the day.
Expect there to be a line, as Açaí Hawai’i is a popular place. Locals and visitors alike love it for their fresh, flavorful creations.
LOCATION AND HOURS
Located at 75-5831 Kahakai Rd in Kailua-Kona, HI, they are on the south end of Kona’s downtown district on the second floor of a building that sits in the parking lot adjacent to Huggo’s restaurant, and they are open 8:00am - 2:00pm (hours subject to change).
Give them a try, and you’ll find yourself wanting to come back for more.
More recommendations to come…
SNORKEL AND DINNER CRUISE
And while in Kona, if you want to get some snorkeling in, check out the Body Glove Deluxe Morning Snorkel and Dolphin Watch tour. This tour includes breakfast, lunch and all of your gear, including SUPs, floatation toys, and a 20’ water slide.
And for those not interested in getting in the water there’s the Body Glove Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay. Enjoy a relaxing evening out on the water, featuring history of the island, live music, good food and beautiful scenery - one of the most popular tours in Kona, this is a cut above other dinner cruises.
HOW TO BOOK THESE TOURS
These tours can be booked by selecting the links on this website, or you can visit bodyglovehawaii.com and make your selection there.
BODY GLOVE DISCOUNT/PROMO CODE
DON’T FORGET to enter Body Glove promo code danleis to receive a 10% discount when booking online
Mahalo!