J's Fish & Grill

Here now - excellent everything. The view and atmosphere are fantastic- the waves breaking over the wall next to the restaurant are amazing. Highly recommended.

An Upscale Restaurant (casual dress) with free on-site limited parking. Excellence throughout! Great Food for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Centrally location on Alii' Dr. This is our Original Favorite for its Location and Food. We've enjoyed a few fish dinners including lobster for dinner and crab cakes or benedict for breakfast and meals were always delicious. Servers here are some of the Friendliest and know their Menu well. I don't know of any better Authentic Restaurant in Kona except maybe the Kona Inn. Fish Hopper's Breakfast Menu has an excellent variety is very good and priced well. They also have a good variety of fish dishes that are wonderful. Every item we've tried has been Delicious!

Amazing atmosphere- right across from the water. Open windows with a light breeze. Awesome island vibe with the thatched roof, ceiling fans and carved palm trees by the bar. Tasty beer and great food. Had the fish tacos. A mix of ono and mahi fish, fresh and delicious.

Great food. I was here 10 years ago and 15 years ago. Everything is still great. The Ono and Yellow Fin Tuna are excellent. Coconut shep were huge and fresh. Drinks are smooth. The potato cake with the Ono was under cooked, but still had flavor

It's an amazing Restaurant with really fresh ingredients! One of the best Clam Chowder I had. We also got the Mahi Mahi and Shrimp Trio. Both were amazing. The sunset view definitely adds to the experience. Parking is right behind the restaurant so look for a small alley right before the restaurant on the right.

Nice open ocean view and great food. The prices seem consistent with what you'd expect for the meals, and the food is delicious. They have a gluten free menu for those with allergies. We had the fish tacos, Blackened Hawaiian Shutome(swordfish) & garlic shrimp, and Hawaiian Ono. We had no trouble finding a parking spot, but we ate late lunches both times (parking is uphill, right behind the restaurant; driveway on the right side). Staff are all friendly. All seating offers are great oceanview, even the booths in the back. No flies and it was comfortable despite the afternoon heat outside and open environment.

Fresh Flavors and Stunning Views at Fish Hopper. If you are looking for a dining experience that perfectly captures the spirit of Kona, Fish Hopper is a must-visit. From the moment you sit down, you are greeted by a beautiful, unobstructed ocean view that makes for an incredible backdrop to any meal. The food certainly lives up to the scenery. I highly recommend the Hawaiian Ono; it was prepared perfectly—fresh, flavorful, and a true highlight of the local seafood offerings. What really made the visit stand out, however, was the exceptional service. My server, Nico, was attentive, friendly, and ensured everything was timed perfectly throughout the meal. It is rare to find such a great balance of a world-class view, delicious cuisine, and genuine hospitality. I will definitely be back!