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Kona Brewing Company: Kailua-Kona Pub & Brewery

Item: Kona Brewing Company: Kailua-Kona Pub & Brewery
Author: Jade Eckardt

Type: Bar, Brew Pub

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The pub at the Big Island's most famous brewery (choices are slim, but fame is fame, right?) is a terrific place to wind down after shopping. Brewery tours are quick and personal – an added bonus is that visitors over 21 get to sample the products. Kona's on-premises brewpub serves cold mugs of the brewery's top sellers, including Fire Rock Pale, Pacific Golden Ale, and Longboard Lager, and the cozy setting easily pulls you in, making it difficult to leave. Great Hawaiian influenced pub grub – pizzas, salads, and sandwiches – is also available. Check out the seasonal brews and take advantage of them before their gone.

Address:

75-5629 Kuakini Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Phone:

808-334-2739

Website:

konabrewingco.com

Hours:

Pub: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Tours: Mon-Fri 10:30am, 3pm

Admissions:

No cover charge; Tours Free

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jade Eckardt
Big Island Local Expert

Best Nightlife, Live Music, Beach Bars, Kona Coast's Best Nightlife, Bars: "Go with a brew that's uniquely in season, the rest is always on the shelves."

Recommended as Best Nightlife, Beach Bars, Kona Coast's Best Nightlife, Bars Because: Kona Brewing Company brews delicious local beers, and serves quality bar style food in a lovely atmosphere.
Best for Live Music Because: Live music is provided on weekends and booked popular happens happen from time to time.

Main Menu
- Pupus
  Roasted Garlic
  
  served with toasted spent grain focaccia bread and warmed creamy gorgonzola cheese ($7.00)
  
  Pawai Pepperoni Rolls
  
  our spent grain dough, rolled up with zesty pepperoni, whole milk mozzarella and our house-made ranch dressing, cut pupu- style! served with marinara for dipping ($7.00)
  
  Mac Nut Pesto Cheese Bread
  
  fire rock focaccia bread topped with homemade macadamia nut pesto, roasted garlic and provolone. served with a side of marinara ($8.00)
  
  Kbcilla Pookela
  
  a kona quesadilla made with mozzarella, cheddar cheese, green chilies, jalapenos and kalua pork, served with homemade salsa, then topped with diced tomatoes and green onions. sour cream upon request ($9.00)
  
  Cheesekbcilla
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Kawaihae Cajun Seared Ahi
  
  lackened, seared ahi served sashimi-style over a bed of green papaya slaw with pickled ginger, wasabi and shoyu ($14.00)
  
  Hualalai Hummus
  
  served with spent grain flat bread, feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives and pepperoncinis ($12.00)
  
  Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil
  
  local vine-ripened tomatoes, whole basil leaves and fresh mozzarella cheese served with toasted spent grain focaccia bread, olive oil and balsamic vinegar ($10.00)
  
  Garlic Twists
  
  homemade spent grain bread twists sprinkled with garlic salt and parmesan cheese. served with a side of marinara ($6.00)
  
  Chipotle Chicken Dip
  
  creamy and spicy join forces in this thirst-inducing pupu! a blend of shredded chicken breast, sundried tomatoes, cream cheese, chipotle & jalapeno peppers and smoked mozzarella. served with kbcs herbed pita bread and tortilla chips. ($11.00)
  
  Kona Crab Cakes
  
  fresh crispy crab cakes served on a bed of green papaya slaw topped with our cajun aioli. ($12.00)
  
  Keauhou Crab Dip
  
  a rich blend of crab meat, cream cheese, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, roasted red peppers, a touch of fresh garlic and a splash of longboard island lager. served with kbcs herbed pita bread. ($11.00)
  
  Garlic Cheese Bread
  
  garlic aioli, provolone and parmesan cheeses toasted and served with a side of marinara ($7.00)
  
  Chips And Salsa
  
  white corn tortilla chips and kona brews homemade salsa. ($7.00)
  
  Naalehu Nachos
  white corn tortilla chips layered with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, black beans, green chiles, tomatoes, black olives, corn, jalapenos and a side of salsa. sour cream upon request
  
  $12.00
  
  Add Spicy Ground Beef, Herb Chicken Orkalua Pork: $4.00
  Peles Fire Wings
  
  fire rock pale ale marinated wings, tossed in your choice of spicy sauces and served with a side of kbcs ranch dressing. choose from spicy teriyaki, buffalo hot sauce or bbq ($10.00)
- Soup & Salads
  Organic Baby Greens
  organic baby greens with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, sweet onions, and sprinkled with roasted macadamia nuts. choose from house made balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing.
  
  Side: $9.00
  
  Dinner: $12.00
  Greek Salad
  created with cucumbers, kalamata olives, sweet onions, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, and feta cheese atop crisp romaine. homemade balsamic vinaigrette on the side
  
  Side: $9.00
  
  Dinner: $12.00
  Strawberry Spinach Salad
  fresh baby spinach covered with strawberries, toasted macadamia nuts, gorgonzola and sweet onions. strawberry vinaigrette on the side
  
  Side: $9.00
  
  Dinner: $12.00
  Caesar Salad
  spicy and fresh, we start with locally grown romaine, toss it in our zesty garlic caesar dressing and top with homemade croutons and parmesan cheese
  
  Side: $8.00
  
  Dinner: $11.00
  Mauna Loa Spinach Salad
  fresh baby spinach, toasted macadamia nuts, chevre cheese, tomatoes and sweet onions. balsamic vinaigrette on the side
  
  Side: $9.00
  
  Dinner: $12.00
  Extras
  herb chicken, hot caesar chicken or shrimp fresh catch of the day
  
  $0.75
  
  Tofu: $3.00
  Peles Throne Ahi Salad
  
  seared furikake-crusted sashimi quality ahi, served over organic greens with sweet onions, vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumbers and house-made pineapple vinaigrette. prepared medium-rare unless requested otherwise.
  
  Seared Local Fish Salad
  
  fresh local fish cubed, seared and finished with sesame oil, served atop fresh romaine mix, daikon sprouts, diced tomatoes and cucumbers with crispy won tons and a soy lime dressing on the side. vegan option with seared tofu available
  
  Soup Of The Day
  ask your server for todays variety of fresh house-made soup, served in a 10oz bowl.
  
  $5.00
  
  Served With A Side Of Bread. Add: $1.00
  
  Served In A Homemade Bread Bowl. Add: $3.00
  
  Serverd With Your Choice Of Side Salad. Add: $3.00
- Pizza
  Cheese
  our homemade sauce topped with whole milk mozzarella
  
  Sml 10: $11.00
  
  Med 12: $14.00
  
  Lrg 14: $16.00
  Pepperoni
  a zesty classic.
  
  Sml 10: $12.00
  
  Med 12: $15.00
  
  Lrg 14: $18.00
  Wild Mushroom
  garlic infused olive oil base, mozzarella and chevre, wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, roasted red onions, roasted red peppers
  
  Sml 10: $18.00
  
  Med 12: $22.00
  
  Lrg 14: $26.00
  Pahoehoe Spicy Chicken
  our house-made ranch dressing base, whole milk mozzarella, tender chicken tossed in franks redhot sauce and sweet onions. topped with crumbled blue cheese and finished with a drizzle of franks redhot sauce
  
  Sml 10: $16.00
  
  Med 12: $20.00
  
  Lrg 14: $24.00
  Kohala
  garlic infused olive oil base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, fresh garlic, parmesan sausage, macadamia nuts.
  
  Sml 10: $18.00
  
  Med 12: $22.00
  
  Lrg 14: $26.00
  Kona Garden
  tomato sauce, mozzarella, zucchini, tomatoes, roasted garlic, mushrooms, roasted red onions, black olives
  
  Sml 10: $18.00
  
  Med 12: $22.00
  
  Lrg 14: $26.00
  Kulana Bacon Cheeseburger
  marinara sauce, whole milk mozzarella, big island kulana farms ground beef, sweet onions, chopped bacon and cheddar cheese. topped with fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and kbc special sauce.
  
  Sml 10: $18.00
  
  Med 12: $22.00
  
  Lrg 14: $26.00
  Peles Own
  cajun tomato sauce, mozzarella, andouille sausage, shrimp, roasted red peppers, roasted red onions, smoked mozzarella
  
  Sml 10: $18.00
  
  Med 12: $22.00
  
  Lrg 14: $26.00
  Ka u Pesto
  our homemade macadamia nut pesto sauce, pesto chicken, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and mozzarella.
  
  Sml 10: $18.00
  
  Med 12: $22.00
  
  Lrg 14: $26.00
  Honaunau
  tomato sauce, mozzarella & smoked mozzarella, parmesan sausage, black olives, mushrooms, fresh garlic.
  
  Sml 10: $16.00
  
  Med 12: $20.00
  
  Lrg 14: $24.00
  Greek
  garlic infused olive oil base, fresh garlic, mozzarella, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, feta cheese
  
  Sml 10: $16.00
  
  Med 12: $20.00
  
  Lrg 14: $24.00
  Chicken Bacon Ranch
  kbcs zesty ranch dressing, mozzarella cheese, herb chicken, bacon, sweet onions and diced tomato
  
  Sml 10: $16.00
  
  Med 12: $20.00
  
  Lrg 14: $24.00
  Puna Pie
  garlic infused olive oil base, mozzarella & smoked mozzarella, gorgonzola, chevre, roasted garlic.
  
  Sml 10: $16.00
  
  Med 12: $20.00
  
  Lrg 14: $24.00
  Bbq Chicken
  homemade black sand porter bbq sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, tomatoes, bbq chicken, roasted onions, roasted red peppers
  
  Sml 10: $16.00
  
  Med 12: $20.00
  
  Lrg 14: $24.00
  Pepperoni Alii
  tomato sauce, mozzarella & smoked mozzarella, pepperoni, tomatoes, diced pepperoncini peppers
  
  Sml 10: $15.00
  
  Med 12: $19.00
  
  Lrg 14: $23.00
  Captain Cook
  tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan sausage, canadian bacon, pepperoni, tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives
  
  Sml 10: $18.00
  
  Med 12: $22.00
  
  Lrg 14: $26.00
  Hawaiian Luau
  tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, canadian bacon, pineapple, roasted onions.
  
  Sml 10: $15.00
  
  Med 12: $19.00
  
  Lrg 14: $23.00
  Paniolo
  homemade fire rock pale ale salsa, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, ground beef, crushed tortilla chips, green bell peppers and tomatoes. topped with fresh romaine lettuce. jalapenos and sour cream available on request.
  
  Sml 10: $16.00
  
  Med 12: $20.00
  
  Lrg 14: $24.00
  Thai Chicken Or Shrimp
  spicy thai peanut sauce with roasted red peppers, mozzarella, green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes
  
  Sml 10: $16.00
  
  Med 12: $20.00
  
  Lrg 14: $24.00
  Puako Pie
  garlic infused olive oil base, mozzarella fresh garlic, fresh basil, tomatoes, parmesan.
  
  Sml 10: $12.00
  
  Med 12: $15.00
  
  Lrg 14: $18.00
- Sandwiches & Entrees
  
  Imu Pork
  
  rich kalua pork slow cooked in our castaway ipa with cabbage and topped with roasted red onions, cheddar and provolone cheeses and our homemade black sand porter bbq sauce. ($12.00)
  
  Bigwave Shrimp Melt
  
  tender shrimp braised in big wave golden ale and garlic. topped with our homemade avocado aioli, parmesan and provolone cheeses, roasted garlic, fresh spinach and tomato. ($14.00)
  
  Porterhouse Dip
  
  sliced roast beef marinated and cooked in our black sand porter and served with roasted red onions, provolone and cheddar cheeses. porter au jus for dipping served on the side. ($12.00)
  
  Kailua Town Club
  
  smoked turkey breast, bacon, avocado aioli and provolone cheese. topped with organic lettuce, tomato, sweet onions, and stone-ground mustard. ($13.00)
  
  Pesto Chicken Salad Wrap
  
  mac nut pesto chicken salad, organic mixed greens, sweet onions, tomato and provolone cheese, wrapped in a soft basil & sundried tomato tortilla. ($13.00)
  
  Brewhouse Blt
  
  bacon, lettuce, tomato and gorgonzola cheese on kbcs spent grain bun. served with a side of zesty ranch dressing ($12.00)
  
  Mana Grill
  
  a delicious trio of danish baby back ribs, smothered in black sand porter bbq sauce, kbcs kalua pork and chefs choice of sausage. served with rice pilaf and a stone-ground mustard sauce for dipping ($21.00)
  
  Black Sand Porter Bbq Chicken Sandwich
  
  tender, pulled chicken breast smothered in our homemade bbq sauce enhanced with our gold medal winning black sand porter. layered with canadian bacon, roasted red peppers, roasted red onions and cheddar cheese. ($12.00)
  
  Cubano
  
  slow-roasted kalua pork, canadian bacon, provolone, sliced pickles and cuban mustard. baked on our house-made herbed flatbread ($13.00)
  
  Lawaia Special
  
  our fresh local fish sandwich. ask your server for todays variety and preparation ($14.00)
  
  Honopua Wrap
  
  organic mixed greens, cucumber, sprouts, tomatoes, tofu and ginger dressing, wrapped in a soft basil & sundried tomato tortilla. ($12.00)
  
  Uncles Fish Or Shrimp Tacos
  
  three soft tacos made with your choice of either cajunseasoned shrimp or cajun-seasoned fresh, local fish. topped with cabbage, black beans, corn, diced tomato, green onion and cilantro. drizzled with a chipotle yogur t sauce and avocado aioli. served with a side of rice pilaf. ($15.00)
  
  Puaa Pork Tacos
  
  three soft tacos made with tender kalua pork and cabbage, topped with pineapple salsa and a drizzle of black sand porter bbq sauce. served with a side of rice pilaf. ($15.00)
  
  Leeward Lasagna
  
  a new take on lasagna. pasta is replaced by thinly cut eggplant and layered with fresh spinach, basil, tomatoes, marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. served with our zesty garlic bread. ($16.00)
- Desserts
  Seasonal Dessert
  
  ask your server for todays special dessert. ($7.00)
  
  Root Beer Float
  creamy gourmet root beer and locally-made tahitian vanilla bean ice cream.
  
  $6.00
  
  Try It With Wailua Wheat Or Black Sand Porter: $7.00
  Fresh Local Ice Cream
  ask your server for todays selection
  
  Single Scoop: $4.00
  
  Double Scoop: $6.00
  Kilauea Lava Flow
  a chocolate fudge brownie with macadamia nuts, topped with locally-made tahitian vanilla bean ice cream and our porter fudge sauce. topped with whipped cream, toasted macadamia nuts and a cherry.
  
  Small: $8.00
  
  Large: $10.00
  Mauna Kea Snow Cap
  
  locally-made tahitian vanilla bean ice cream layered with our porter fudge sauce. topped with whipped cream, toasted macadamia nuts and a cherry. ($7.00)

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