Kona Beach Cafe
3340 Pineapple Ave, Jensen Beach, FL, 34957
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Address :
3340 Pineapple Ave
Jensen Beach, FL, 34957 - Phone (772) 934-6956
- Website https://www.konabeachcafe.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Sun
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Orla M.
Stop and don't go any further trust me!!! From the moment you walk in you're greeted with such warm hospitality. Customer service is definitely NOT lacking here. They treat every customer like their number one. I have never been treated with such amazing customer service as I have received from Kona. I am absolutely amazed! I love to eat I'm a foodie and this place has stole my heart. Lizzie was our server and I'm glad she was this California girl was a newbie at Kona but her customer service skills were exceptional she had my friends and I very entertained Way To Go Lizzie! OK I know you're probably waiting to hear about the food OK well here it is for an appetizer we all enjoyed pineapple fritters. Oh my God it was absolutely delicious I could eat it for days and days. The fritters are definitely something you should try off there menu. We all ordered burgers different ones I had the Monterey burger which came with avocado Monterey Jack and chipotle mayo which was cooked to perfection and all the flavors combined was an explosion of flavor as you bite down. One of the best burgers I've had and comes with a side of fries that are cooked just right and not greasy. I asked for a side of honey mustard for dipping my fries of course. The taste of the good honey mustard is hard to fine and there's only two places that I love their honey mustard and Kona has one of them. It was so good that I had to ask for there recipe. Thank you Kona for the inside scoop on your honey mustard sauce. I can't wait to return just to eat here once I'm back down in Florida this will be my first stop. so if you're looking for a great place to eat and a great fun atmosphere this place has it just stop on in.
(5)Ben B.
The food was fine, nothing exceptional. Had one of the day's specials, smoked ribs. The ribs were good, but the mac and cheese was extra greasy and the cole slaw wasn't worth eating. Tiki beach ambiance outside under a thatch roof, which would be miserably hot on a summer lunch. Right next to train tracks, no such beach of the name. The staff was very friendly but kept stealing my napkin. Slow to come take a drink order after I sat down. Bad local live music started up half an hour after I sat down, the pox of so many restaurants.
(3)Rebecca O.
Dog Friendly! You can take your pooch and sit in the outdoor areas :). The food is great and the beer is good!
(5)Kelly H.
Kinda cool hole in the wall vibe decent drinks-decent menu. Smoked fish was very white and spot on. My only advice would be that any restaurant no matter where or what-if you don't make your salsa fresh from scratch don't put it on the menu.
(3)Dawn M.
Tried the catfish, very greasy, was not impressed. We also ordered the Kona dog which tasted great, but was the same size as a regular hotdog but for the price of $6.50. I had a bug in my drink twice, the first time the server caught it before I took a drink, second time our was swirling around my straw as I drank, luckily I looked down. Their pineapple fritters were very disappointing, very dry and flavorless. The best thing we ended up with was the sweet potato fries. It had a very beachy atmosphere regardless of the constant buzzing of the cars from the street right in front. May go back for drinks sometime, but doubt I will for food.
(3)Genna D.
So, it's been over a year since we've visited Kona. I'm sorry to say that our most recent experience was nowhwre near as good as the first. We sat at the back bar and the service was fine, but the food was disappointingly sub par. The ahi tuna tacos were mostly lettuce and white rice with stale tortilla chips and grocery store salsa. The fish and chips were dry, and the fries were just meh. All in all I'm absolutely not impressed. It's always sad to return to a restaurant you have fond memories of and be presented with lackluster food. But oh well.
(2)Andrew P.
I stopped in for some lunch today and ordered a couple of drinks along with a Monterey burger cooked medium well. The burger was alright but shortly after I got home I got very sick and started throwing up viciously. I believe the burger gave me food poisoning seeing as I had not eaten anything before or after that. I wouldn't recommend eating there as the food seems to make you sick.
(1)Staci S.
Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and great food! Creative drinks, dishes and entertainment. I had a salad with Blackened chicken, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, dried cranberries and sliced almonds. My dressing was cucumber wasabi and I added hot sauce - part pepper sauce and part jalapeño! I like my spice which blended well with the sweetness. My father had the dinner special which was shrimp and cheesy grits. The sauce was a light creamy cheese sauce that was not to cheesy. The shrimp were plump and fresh. He got a side salad with Asian sesame vinaigrette that was light and tasty. The menu had many options to choose from and I will be back for the pineapple jalapeño burger. I love pineapple and many of the menu options add the mixture of fruit and spice. The drinks are colorful in the two bars or you can chill on the tables in front with your feet in the sand. There's nightly entertainment and happy hour specials too!
(5)Kurt P.
I've been here twice in the last 3 weeks. The first time had the mahi-mahi fish fry, fantastic! Others had the seared tuna tacos which they raved over. Tonight went back for burgers. My companion had the cheeseburger, I had the Monterrey which had avocado and a chipotle mayo. Both were wonderful, I really appreciated the medium-rare patty which is getting difficult to find. Fries were plentiful and tasty. Why 4 stars? On both nights the music was pretty loud, the first night so loud we couldn't really carry on a conversation. I was also a little disappointed with the beer list - they had a few decent beers on tap, but not a single IPA was to be found. These days if you have a good bar, you really have to have a decent selection of craft beers, even if in a bottle. Bottom line: I'd definitely recommend this place to others and would return again. We didn't have a single bad meal, the beer was cold, the entertainment was pleasant even if too loud. I love the ambiance (see photo) - from the time you walk up to the place you know its going to be relaxing and fun.
(4)Amanda P.
Food was great! They kept bringing us orders that weren't ours, but I think the food runners were a bit confused. Made up for it with $2 16 oz bud lights. The food was original and fresh. They also had a great live singer. We got up and played the limbo and got free beer just for participating. The owner was a delight and wanted to help with anything we needed. Overall a great experience and we'll be back!
(4)Chris I.
Friendly, down-to-earth staff, great atmosphere, TERRIFIC food (I had the mahi sandwich and nachos). Excellent choice if you want to avoid tourist traps - this screams "locals come here" without being rude about it. Great place!
(4)Howie K.
Before I eat here read the board of health reports! You can download the app "What The Health" and read the reports of this place and any restaurant in you area or anywhere in Florida
(1)Amanda C.
Fun atmosphere, awesome oldies band. Food was overpriced but the nachos were delicious along with the ahi tuna tacos! The rice was a different addition to the tacos- made it sushi-like. Bbq on hubby's burger was very plain but the kona dilla was to die for. I'd recommend this place for the location and beachy type joint
(4)Carol R.
We had dinner this evening at the Kona Beach Cafe based on the Yelp ratings and were somewhat disappointed. There was a lot of mention of the pineapple fritters so we tried them - they were a little too well done but edible. I had the specialty drink of the evening, which sounded good and the first sip was delicious but it watered down very quickly and lost its flavor. I had the San Diego burger, which was cooked just right and nice and juicy - this took a 4 rating. My husband had a half pound of peel and eat shrimp. The shrimp were very good, but the cocktail sauce did not have enough zip to it. The wait staff was good and attentive as was all of the staff we encountered. The apparent owner stopped a couple of times to see how we were doing. The ambience is interesting. It is all outdoors, but with plenty of fans, so we were comfortable. There was a band advertised as blue grass, but they were more country and just okay. For a funky night out with reliable food, pleasant people, you would probably enjoy this hang out.
(3)Mari J.
Found this little place with the help of YELP. Leaving Stuart, Fl we found ourselves in need of breakfast but it was 11:30am and most beach communities are busy wknds for brunch so we went lunch at the KBC. We were seated right away as it was empty but began filling up around noon. Our waitress was loose a few screws and seemed in la la land. Had the owner not stopped by shared his story of their version of Sonoran Hot Dog(which I ordered, Mexican Pipeline) We would of been very disappointed in the staff. Law ordered the Blue Filet Mignon Tacos(comes with chips and salsa-salsa was out of a jar) which came on flour(wish our waitress would of told us as the owner did when he stopped by that we could of got them on corn..for an AZ girl its hard for me to enjoy flour tortillas in Fl..they SUCK and my taste buds have rubbed off on Law as well as he eats my cooking) The Filet Mignon was cook as we ask Med/Rare the onion and peppers were grilled to have that wonderful charred flavor(wish the taco ended w/those ingredients) The lettuce,tomato, shredded cheese and blue cheese dressing actually took away from the great other parts. If I may suggest to you if you order this item to ask to skip the salad and dressing and instead add fresh crumbled blue cheese and a garlic aioli. (if they dont have it they should) I myself saw something I NEVER order at a restaurant a Hot Dog that called out to me. Guess I have been fantasizing about a "REAL" Sonoran Hot Dog" since I received a ten day trip to Tucson in March for Christmas.(YAY ME) So, I went with the Mexican Pipeline(comes with fries & small cup of pineapple coleslaw ). It was very good, but for the cost $10.50 I would not order it again. I must say the quality of the hot dog was very good, the bacon was lost in the black beans for me but over all it was the best Hot Dog I have ever ordered in a sit down joint :-) (look for reviews and pics in March from Tucson) Law was upset a coke cost $2.50 but Jensen Beach is a tourist spot and you expect that in such areas. The owner made Kona Beach Cafe for us. His energy/vibe is what keeps this place a go to spot in my opinion. His wife was the one who sat us but other then that we had no contact, she got busy seating the masses coming in. If your looking for a Beach Cafe in Jensen I would say head in and give it a try.
(3)Michelle W.
Very good experience. Dined outside accompanied by my dog and friends and friends dogs. They even served the dogs dog bowls of water. Food was simple but good. A great pet friendly find.
(4)Mary Y.
Very enjoyable evening and meal at a truly dog friendly, vegan-accommodating establishment. Would recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
(5)Zulay V.
Don't underestimate this spot! NOT your typical beach bar fare of boring burgers, standard wings and commercial BBQ sauce.. This food was SO fresh, unique, flavorful, and made with heart & soul. We got the pineapple fritters which were made of pineapple, jalapeño & a little ginger. Dipping sauces were house made and DEEELISH! Pineapple BBQ and a Louisana remoulade. Both so so good. I got the ahi tacos which were outstanding! Very nice waitress, and the owner came by to check in and was just a laid back guy who was very proud of the amazing dishes they'd invented and perfected.
(5)Jean C.
Local place, interesting and friendly. Will put on my list for future visit Have a local place near home,Northport NY that also does Taco Tuesday(doesn't everyone?). Tacos better at home but parking and access better. More spice and heat for here!
(3)Cassey F.
I went here while waiting for an appointment. The service was horrible. When the waiter finally did take our order, he wasn't very friendly. I order a burger medium well. The burger to to me (after a good 30 mins) and looked good on the outside, but when I bit in, it was raw hamburger meat! I sent it back and asked for a new one. 25 mins later a new burger was brought out. Same issue, cooked on the outside, raw and bloody inside! But this tone my fries were bloody too. It was soooo gross! I'll never eat here again!
(1)Mary C.
Vegan and vegeterian friendly! I ordered the veggie tacos and they were HUGE! It came with salsa, corn, black beans, avocado, plus more variety of veggies and cheese(I ordered mine without). They also had a black bean burger which I would love to try next time. I'm a vegan, so it was SO exciting to actually see a place have more options than just salads. It was very fresh and delicious. The rest of my family enjoyed their food also.
(4)Denis L.
Good Ambiance. Really good food. Great drinks. Live music. Passed this place by dozens of times. Finally stopped in for drinks and ended up eating. Glad we did. Will Recommend and Will be back.
(5)lauren h.
Great food. Great ambiance. Fun for day or night!! Pineapple fritters are a must try!!
(4)Paige B.
The owner comes around and checks on tables after he downs a few shots. He was wondering around the place making racist comments. We were at least hoping to have some good food out of this extremely uncomfortable situation but the "ahi" tuna was cooked well-done instead of lightly seared. Definitely not sushi grade tuna either. Very disappointed with the service and food.
(1)Chris B.
Stopped in the other day. Special and 2 beers. Hit the spot and was very reasonable. Wait staff was fantastic and very sweet.
(5)I Love F.
Put simply, the food is mediocre, especially for the price. But the atmosphere is nice. Don't sit at any of the bars or you'll be consumed with cigarette smoke.
(2)Joe K.
OMG! Amazing Nada Meatball sandwich! It's advertised as such on the menu, and it delivers. Along with the best fries hot wife and I have ever had! Great, friendly staff, good beer selection with a great atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and stop in. I just can't believe it took us so long try this place. Great selection for vegetarians!
(5)Sandi m.
I had the worst Mahi Mahi tacos in my life at Kona Beach. The tacos did not have hardly any Mahi on them with iceberg lettuce, black beans and some kind of sauce that tasted like thousand island dressing. The other two people with me had the pulled pork quesadilla. They said it was ok. It had barbecue sauce on it and jarred salsa on the side. It was not crowded at all. There were cheap tables and chairs that were not comfortable. The service was good. I was not impressed with the food and we won't go back.
(1)Roger W.
Love this place. Great Beer, Good Fries, Vegan Meatballs, and we can bring our dogs. Really good staff very attentive and nice. I would definitely recommend this place for food and drinks.
(5)Erick O.
Girlfriend and I came here for dinner while we were staying in Stuart near the beach. Decision was based off wanting seafood and Yelp. Turned out to be a good surprise. Waiter and staff were extremely helpful and worked well in a team attending customers and providing service. Very knowledgeable of the specials and menu. I ordered nothing out of these world I was in the mood for french fries and fish. I had fried dolphin, it's hard to distinguish fish when it's fried unless you've eaten different types and know the flavors and know when it's fresh or not. This was fresh fish and had good flavor. The oil was also nice a golden and so where the fries. Made sure I had lemon for the fish and ketchup and BBQ for the fries. Good overall experience. If I am in the area again I'll stop by.
(4)Chris M.
I do not like to give a place one star, however, sometimes it is the only thing I can do. We went here because we live in the area and we read a lot of great reviews on Yelp. So, trusting others, we ventured over to the Kona Beach Cafe. We, a party of 4, went to this restaurant about 6pm. The seating is all outside, so the weather will make a difference as to the comfort of the dining. There is a roof made of canvass, but no AC. The menu is a little strange. They serve things like hot dogs and hamburgers. Most items seem to be garnished in some way by a pineapple. That is the Jensen Beach thing, so I guess it is acceptable. We ordered, as an appetizer, the pineapple fritters. They were covered with a very sticky sauce that made them mushy on the inside. Nobody would take more than one bite. I got the pulled pork sandwich. It tasted like I was licking the inside of a 20 year old ash tray. It had this overpowering smokey flavor. In addition, it was watery. It was almost like they boil the pork and did not drain it properly. Either way, the two of us who got this dish did not eat it. Of the four of us, nobody liked their food. Unfortunately, we will not be back, which is sad because we really wanted to like this restaurant.
(1)Tom L.
Went here for lunch. The bartender served us and she was very good. Came right over and took drink orders. There wasn't anyone else back in our section near the bar after she cleared a table of eight, so we got he undivided attention. My wife had the seared Ahi Tuna salad and it was very good. The tuna was prepared as it should be - sushi rare. I had the fish and chips which was also good. The owner was there - drinking iced tea. He was very friendly.
(4)Samantha F.
Awesome place, service, atmosphere.
(5)Sara W.
The perfect place for a Saturday afternoon post beach trip. Friendly staff, tropical environment, and delicious food. Maybe you'll even get lucky enough to catch a live performance from a local musician!
(5)Toni P.
We love, love, love Kona's. Its a super cool, laid back, friendly kind of place with delicious food, ice cold beer & tasty cocktails. We've tried almost everything on the menu & its all fantastic! There's live music Thursday - Sunday. They have heaters for those chilly nights & lately they've been serving hot apple cider (spiked too if you want). Oh...and its pet friendly!!
(5)Duke H.
This place is epic. Good food and atmosphere. I love the cornhole game in the backyard - makes you feel like it's a neighborhood cookout. The Mahi Mahi tacos were delicious and the banana Fontana was killer! Just make sure you have help because it's big!
(5)Nick D.
I love this place! I've had almost everything on menu and I can't get enough. Great beer selection too. Plenty of room to explore and play drinking games or watch what's on the projector. The owner frank is super rad but his wife is always mean to us for some reason
(5)Brian B.
Food was pretty good, especially the fish tacos. Curry tacos were the best. Neat decor and activity section good for the kids. Ring game and bag toss. Bands and trivia occurs often. However, the service was really slow - to the point where we would consider not returning.
(3)Cathy W.
Food was good. Place is bigger than it looks from the road.
(4)Jessica B.
i was really excited to come here this weekend, had passed by several times and saw the place was kinda packed. So finally had the chance to come in on sunday afternoon but was quite disappointed with the service and the food. The music was pretty good, the guy playing sang some good tunes. When we first got there had to find a waiter to sit me as no one was around. Then finally a waitress came by and asked us if we were being helped and she took our drink order. The waiter rolled around like 10 minutes later to make an appearance. He took our orders i had the mahi tacos which were okay but the rice and beans had absolutely NO FLAVOR!! my husband ordered the mexican burger and that was a little better to say the least. Next time i come to jensen beach i definitely will not be coming here. Sorry.
(2)Aaron D.
What an awesome place. Amazingly acceptable to the disfunctional locals but also caters to the tourist. U gotta try any of the import drafts. Friendly staff that's aims to please no matter how busy they are.
(5)Mbg G.
Such a great little bar/cafe environment. The Ahi fish tacos are the best fish taco's I've ever eaten. Literally. If you like sushi, you'll LOVE these. The drinks are great! Also try the crab jalepeno poppers! Pretty good! Nice atmosphere; I make sure to stop here every time I'm in Florida!
(5)Mei L.
I have been here twice and both times have had a spectacular experience from the service and food. I think they try to be unique because there are other beach cafe on Jensen beach that are in competition with each other so I will give them kudos for being different. My crew and I do our best to stay away from fried, oily food and this place has helped to accommodate our eating needs. If you know how to pick the right foods from the menu, you will not feel bloated or sick after eating too much. We got the chili beans with pita chips and grilled chicken fingers to start off with a pitcher of fruity Sangria. For our meals, we ordered fish tacos with sides of salad and all came with black beans. My crew and I were very impressed and satisfied. The waiter was very sweet and helpful. He did walk away too quickly many times and I think it would help allieviate his feet if he waited for us to say everything at once instead of one at a time. We sat outside underneath the umbrellas and enjoyed the cool breeze in the afternoon. Dog-friendly and the people who are dog lovers are nice to each other. I say that because there were some crazy old ladies that made a big deal out of almost everything they felt they needed to complain about even when my boys smoked their cigars. Anyways, great food, small parking lot. If your tab is over $100, your waiter will give you a $10 Kona Beach gift card to use for your next visit. We will come back regardless of the gift card.
(4)Steve M.
Worst service ever!!! Stay away!!! Rude staff. We were basically treated like second class citizens because we had a dog with us. Left without ordering food since it too forever to just get drinks!!!
(1)Marilyn H.
Felt like we were in the Keys! Food was delicious & very friendly service! Loved the Sweet Potato Fries!!
(5)Alicia Q.
Cute spot! We were there for lunch, but I'm sure Happy Hours are fun with live entertainment. They even have a guy who's job it is to make you comfortable in the heat as he relocates fans to diners. Tuna tacos have horseradish on them, though it doesn't specify on the menu. They were good if you like horseradish. Chicken sticks are tasty and juicy! Don't forget to order some French Fries for Frenchie, the squirrel. And be sure you have an extra seat at your table for her or she'll be on your lap!
(3)L D.
Warmth felt when greeted.... Cute environment....... ... unfortunately,the meals did not do any justice. After driving by the restaurant for two years, I will not return. I should have gone to Flanigans that night @ Stuart.....
(1)Christopher G.
Great place. Cannot beat the relaxed vibe and cheerful service. Filet tacos were amazing, as were the shrimp curry ones. The blackened hawaiian left something to be desired. They were ok but the cole slaw overpowered the pineapple so that you couldn't even taste it. Would love for them to do them with just raw cabbage, pineapple and cucumbers cause the blackened spices were spot on. Also, best plantains i have had this side of the kioskos of Puerto Rico. Not sickeningly sweet and grease-soaked like most places. Dessert on a plate. Definitely will be back!
(4)Aaron L.
Cool little outdoor bar/restaurant. The have multiple bars and seating areas. The place is run by a local surfer guy from what I understand. The night we were there they were showing surf videos in a projector. It was a pretty cool vibe. Seemed like all the locals surfers showed up to watch the movie. I would say way from the cheese covered sweet potato fries. They are drowned on cheese sauce. The nachos were pretty good. It sounded like the Ahi tacos are the main draw. I think they are like sushi tacos though. The waitress made a point to say that they are "sushi grade" tuna. And judging by the photos on here it looks like they have very little of and sear on them. There are not a whole lot of places in downtown Jenson Beach, and this is definitely in of the better ones of you are looking for a chill place to hang out.
(5)Kim N.
Great atmosphere :) Food was pretty good too. This would be a great place to just hang out and have a few drinks with friends.
(4)Sonya C.
Hubby and I went to dinner here for the first time recently. I loved it! It was so much fun. The ambiance is so tropical and laid back. I loved the live bank, he was awesome! And the food was delish, so was the wine :) This is a great place to stop off and have a quick bite after the beach, or any other time for that matter. We will definitely be back!!
(5)Alex R.
Really enjoyed this place! Great service and nice atmosphere. Ordered the fish tacos, the filet tacos and the seafood platter. Best meal we've had at Jensen beach so far!
(4)Nicholas D.
This little cabana is a surprise in hospitality and a relaxing afternoon get away. The food is all relatively good nothing jumps out as amazing but it is all good. The shrimp tacos are probably one of my favorites but the marinated chicken appetizer is very delicious as well. I am a major fan of the waitresses, everyone that waits on us is amazing, funny, personable and a prompt representation of Kona. The other few drawbacks are the owners standing around drinking sometimes, and the Cafe's recent events serving shark in very very poor taste. Might not always agree with the ownership but the experience the waitresses provide is enough for me to consider the cafe for a lunch time get away.
(3)Rlg G.
Great tacos!! Highly Recommended cute little laid back key west style Outdoor eatery. Corn hole in the back to play, there's live music sometimes as well. Cute and pretty cheap. Waitresses were unattentive- only reason for the four stars. They really have a great menu and food and ambiance. Dogs are allowed too. You can even eat at a firepit! Owners friendly and is sure to introduce himself every time.
(4)Stacey J.
I came here for a late dinner and was pretty pleased overall with my experience here. I had the Black Angus Cheeseburger and it was absolutely delicious. Very good portion of fries, the burger was very well seasoned and cooked. Very laid back environment and close to the beach!
(4)Jason R.
Prices are a little high for the style of food you get, but the atmosphere is what it's all about.
(3)Brooke H.
We don't have lots of restaurants in Jensen that you can write home about, but the Kona is fun and beachy and dog friendly. All high on my list. The food is good, not 5 star, but good....so far anyway because this newcomer is going to go back often.
(4)Julie M.
Pineapple fritters are good. Had Ahi Tuna taco & it was cold & bland. I will usually send unsatisfactory items back but I had to wait 25 mins for the first one!! They had only 5 tables in house during our time there. Our waitress was sweet but a bit loopy. Nice atmosphere except that smoking is allowed which does not help the mediocre food taste better. Prices are way too high!
(2)Mark A.
This is the second time I've been to the Kona Beach Cafe, and both times the food was excellent. We were there for lunch and most of us ordered different fish tacos. Everyone said they really enjoyed their meal. I had the Seared Ahi Tuna taco and it was very good. The tuna was just seared on the outside and raw in the middle (the way it should be), and was served with a wasabi cream sauce and pickled cucumbers. Sounds a little strange for a taco but it was a great combination. Almost like a sushi taco. The atmosphere is laid back and definitely makes you feel like you are close to the beach. I will go to this place every time I am around Jensen Beach area.
(5)Ira G.
I have to downgrade! One visit entailed poor service. The waitress didn't check on us at all. Another visit the food took so long that we got up to leave. As we were getting up the food arrived.
(3)Rich W.
Good food, relaxing atmosphere, good service. We had the ahi salad and huli huli chicken. Finished it off with key lime pie.
(4)Chris F.
Best filet Tacos!!! We love this place, and visit often. Great staff, good t-shirts, not those cheap ones. Haven't had a bad meal there yet. Bring your dog, if he's well behaved.
(4)Dennis R.
Great atmosphere, interesting location...you can't actually see any water from this Beach Cafe. Apart from that, the folks were very friendly. My wife had a couple of very good fish tacos and my daughter had a great hamburger. She said she couldn't eat her french fries because they were burnt...I loved them, they were crunchy!! I asked the waiter if the turkey was fresh and to quote him, "it's fresh, ground turkey." I ordered it along with some black beans and rice. The turkey burger was NOT a turkey burger...it has corn, black beans and onions mixed into the turkey...it was turkey meatloaf! Flavor was very wierd. The black beans and rice was exactly that...with no juice and limited dressings. Sodas tasted wierd too...the local water is the problem. I would give them a 2nd chance when we come back.
(3)Jon G.
Awesome place to eat. All outdoor seating and live music there too! Our waitress was very friendly and quick to bring what we ordered. There were outdoor games to entertain my nieces and nephews and yuengling on tap to entertain me! The fish tacos were amazing and very delicious!! The chips and salsa were okay, a little stale and not much flavor or spice to the salsa but the fish tacos made up for it! The owner even stopped by and talked with us and shared a story of how he had just gotten bit by a shark two weeks earlier in the ocean. What's even crazier is that it's happened to him twice!! Very nice guy! Great place to relax and enjoy a meal and drinks.
(5)Bill J.
When you first see the menu, you might think that this is just bar food, with burgers and fish tacos. But, once you've tasted the incredible fish tacos, you will realize it is far beyond bar food. I had the Hawaiian tacos, with Mahi, cabbage, carrots, scallions and a special sauce. It was awesome. I wish that we had discovered Kona earlier in the week of vacation so I could try the other well-thought-out varieties. The black beans and rice was a big hit with our crowd. We kept ordering more side orders because they were so good. The one downside...everything at Kona is open air. Many of the tables have a roof above them, but on rainy days, they need to squeeze the tables together under the roof.
(4)Megan J.
This is one of the best restaurants anywhere and the exact reason I love visiting beach towns! The super laid back atmosphere is complimented with a creative menu that has multiple healthy options, all made to order. The staff is extremely welcoming, and had terrific recommendations. Can't wait to return to relax around one of the fire pits, and enjoy some live music. This is exactly what a restaurant experience should be!!
(5)Virginia R.
I am an adventurer. I like to try new places all of the time. Consequently, when my time is limited, I usually will not go to the same place twice. I went here twice, and would go again, given the opportunity. Laid back and fun atmosphere. Pineapple Fritters are GOOD. Fire Pit = double win. Fish tacos, Asian style. Intense, complex flavors for a bar. Sweet Potato fries are win. Do it. Just go. Embrace the hang loose vibe.
(5)Bruce G.
Came here on a rainy Sunday with my wife. We had a specific hunger for a burger. She got the Monterrey and I got the San Diego burgers. A solid burger experience. The burgers were cooked properly. Hers medium, mine medium rare. That is a test for a meat serving place..they must know how to cook meat. We had a fish dip and brisket appetizer. It was solid. It's a place I'll come back and visit. If I could give half stars I would bump up the rated.
(3)Cendy K.
This was a great experience! I had a delicious burger with avocado, cheese and chipotle mayo. I chose to have it with the sweet potato fries! So good!! (The chipotle mayo has a kick to it... I would consider it medium heat.) My husband had a grilled chicken sandwich, he said it was good. I didn't try it because I was too busy devouring my burger... but his did look good too. We also had the cali cheese fries. The cheese is a mix of shredded and nacho sauce. Our server said it was sinful. She was correct!! Sinfully delightful!! The service was great. The owner came over and chatted with us about the neighborhood and her history. Very friendly! The live music was great too. Perfect atmosphere. We went as the sun was almost down and the temperature was comfortable. We were a bit hesitant about it being too hot, but not at all.
(5)Mia D.
I'm not exactly sure how I happened to stumble upon this place, but when I did, I fell in love. Super cute beach feel with beautiful trees in the middle of the restaurant with several different places to sit. I loved it so much, I went twice this weekend. The first time, I had the ribs which were delicious; hubby had the Philly cheese which he loved. The day after we went for a beer tasting and to watch the live bands. I'd definitely recommend it!
(5)Les S.
Definitely has the Key West vibe going on. Fun place. We just don't get the bad reviews. Temper your expectations for the location!
(4)Jennifer L.
Relaxing, fun, mellow, tiki bar with great owners who never pass the table without stopping to chat:) great beer and the poke is my favorite while my husband likes the burgers. Consistent food and atmosphere!
(4)Danielle C.
SO GOOD! started with pineapple fritters, savory little battered & fried nuggets with pineapple - think conch fritter without the conch, but with a hint of sweetness. i had the taco dinner with a grilled shrimp taco and a mahi taco, these suckers were big, and packed with perfectly grilled shrimp and fish. the dinner came with a side of salad (served on the plate) and rice & black beans. everything was fresh, seasoned nicely, perfectly cooked. finished with a sliver of key lime pie, and it was nice and tart (like key lime pie should be). this is a great casual place to relax, enjoy the patio seating, and appreciate quality prepared fresh foods!
(4)Camille C.
The Hawaiian chicken tacos were amazing! And my parents ordered the mahi tacos blackened and they loved it! Amazing service and ambiance, highly recommend if you're looking a great food and a chill vibe
(5)Lani S.
Pineapple Fritters. Delish. Fish Tacos. Muy Bueno.
(4)Lindsey L.
Love this place! We've been twice and had excellent meals in a great atmosphere both times. Lacking liquor but not their fault as they are trying but the City wont let them yet... bummer there. Otherwise sit fireside and enjoy the atmosphere and food.
(4)Ginger R.
Cool atmosphere, great service, delightful area, what could be better? Delicious Food! I had nachos, gluten-free. Very awesome!
(4)Stu A.
Our first visit left us disappointed having flame "burnt" burgers. Good continual reviews and the great atmosphere prompted us to give it another try. Good choice! The Mahi lunch special and the seared Ahi tacos were both very good. Attentive service is also a plus.
(4)John S.
Here's another great find in Jensen Beach. We love the Tiki Bar atmosphere. My wife's half- portion nachos was bigger than most full orders and loaded with toppings. I had the Monterrey Burger. The burger was nicely charred and the spicy avocado topping was delicious...I thought I'd stop halfway through but I couldn't stop. The sweet potato fries were the BEST I ever had!
(4)John B.
This is the perfect beach life cafe. The owner and staff are both friendly and attentive. The local cat "ginger" sat atop our fire pit table in the sun. With Kona beer on tap we ordered the Ahi fish tacos with cucumber, rice, avocado, and wasabi sauce. There is also a live band in the evening which I have yet to experience. All in all the food was amazing and the atmosphere will keep us coming back every time we are in town.
(5)Lisa R.
We love this place! The tacos are amazing, the Mahi lunch special is always delicious. A little pricey but well worth it!
(5)Lou S.
Awesome food. Awesome people. Just maybe a bigger menu would make me happier
(4)Nancy W.
We traveled from 2 hrs away just to enjoy an afternoon at Kona's. Everything from the food & beer to the great atmosphere and fantastic service draws us back time after time!
(5)George F.
As a "local" , I can say that Kona Beach Cafe is the best casual dining place in the area. Fish & Chips are great. The menu offers a good variety, the staff is very friendly, the old Florida atmosphere is great.
(5)Edward E.
This is the quintessential beach bar in Jensen Beach. The owners raise the bar on several local dishes, and have a great selection of Kona Brewery Beer on tap in in bottles. The restaurant is completely outside, so this is a great place to stop on your way out and way back from the beach.
(5)Chris K.
Amazing! Went last night with friends in town visiting. Blackened fish tacos- deelish!!! Lovely live music duo added to the tropical outside setting. Great service... What a hidden gem.... Great beer selections too! Doing things right!
(5)Lisa B.
The best part of the bar was the owner. We came in for a beer and they have a sweet bar in the back that is outdoors, but it started pouring on us. The owner invited us into the actual kitchen area(since its an open bar) and let us sit inside and hang out so that we didn't get wet. The waitress/bartender was SUPER nice and everyone seemed like a lot of fun. There was live music which was nice and the atmosphere was great. We would definitely come here again.
(4)Kim M.
So disappointed after the great reviews! Brought the hubby and the kiddos for some casual finger food after a full day of fun in the sun and surf, and thought we had hit a winner here... Not exactly. It was crowded, which is normally a good sign. We were seated right away, but at a table in the corner under a tree where two of our four chairs were covered in bird poop. Yuck. No offer to do anything about that, and it was VERY obvious. Kona Beach Cafe is dog friendly, which didn't bother us in and of itself, but sometimes can be a pain when you didn't have the most well behaved dog over at the next table (like we did.) If you are afraid of dogs, fair warning that you may be seated next to one here. There were several on our visit. Food came out verrrrrrrry slow. Like 40 minutes just for the appetizers. No warning from the server either. Pineapple fritters rocked, but EVERYTHING else we had was just ok. My youngest pee wee ordered a hamburger, medium. When it finally came about an hour after the appetizer, it was charred, almost beyond recognition. Read my other reviews. I RARELY complain about the food. This was awful. He ended up eating off our plates instead. Fish tacos were just OK. Nachos were average.The deep fried hot dog wasn't even fried. When we asked about it (thinking we might have someone else's food) the server said, yeah, we thought we would just get your food out since the kitchen was so backed up. Uh, ok. My hubby ordered the deep fried hot dog because he was intrigued, and didn't want a regular hotdog dressed the same way because the kitchen was backed up. Okaaay. He ate it anyway, and told me that we do better at home. We never complained, since they seemed to be so stressed and busy, although most folks were just eating nibbles and drinking. It was a weekday night, there was a band and they did have the firepits going. The ambiance was nice without seeming like a place that we shouldn't have our kids. All the seating is outdoors, and there were quite a variety of people there. You can imagine our confusion when our waiter said that he was taking off for the evening after our appetizers, and that he was handing us off to another server. Two hours later, he was still there, fraternizing with other customers and working. Considering that we had poopy chairs, slow service, some bad and wrong food and had never complained, we felt a little put off. Not the experience that everyone else seems to have had here. So disappointing.
(2)Marguerite B.
Worst dining experience i've had in years. And to think i passed over several good eateries nearby on recommendation! Despite my telling server that i was on a time limit, it took over an hour to get served two salads! i also ordered an appetizer but that was forgotten! They claimed it was from being slammed but half the seats were empty! Then they failed to return my credit card and since i was in a rush (nearly had to box my meal), i forgot it. i live over three hours away so i can't return for it and they won't mail it to me for "security reasons." Thanx for making my trip to Jensen Beach unforgettable! As far as claiming i didn't even go to your place, why would i call, describe my card, be able to give the name, exact date and time i left it, where i was seated,etc, if i was trying to "steal" a card? i could even give you the card number, security code and expiration date! But you still wouldn't mail it or allow my agent to pick it up. That's what i mean by poor customer service. My server felt so bad for my wait that he asked you to comp me 50% but you wouldn't even do that! i'm a small business owner too but at least i know when i screw up, it's better to make it right than to deny that there is a problem!
(1)Ed L.
Always good, angus beef burgers, excellent fish tacos. Beer menu is expanding to microbrews, a great start. Dogs are welcome so place is very relaxed, entirely outside.
(4)Kimberley W.
My husband and my two children recently ate here on a Sunday and it was a happy, fun and relaxing place to eat! From the second we walked in we were greeted with a smile and while finishing the owner (I'm assuming), came by to say hello! GREAT Customer Service! My husband and both I ordered the fish tacos which were the best I've had in awhile. Only complaint is they serve black beans on the side as well in the tacos, so it was overload but I didn't mind cause I love black beans. My kids were happy with their meal, chicken strips and fries. But........YOU HAVE TO TRY THE FANTANA BANANNA (I think that was the name). WOW!! Just amazing! Next time we're in Jensen, will be there again for sure!
(4)Marcie G.
Fantastic place. Good food, music, great service.
(5)angela l.
Nice, relaxing vibe with good food and great service. The owners are really friendly. The place is clean, which is always a plus. Being there makes me feel like I'm on the beach! Food is simple and good - great hot dogs and amazing fish tacos. Good beer options too. Try the pineapple fritters.
(4)Erik L.
Great service and atmosphere at this little spot in Jensen Beach. I would recommend the pinapple fritters and the fish taco's.
(4)Brian V.
My wife and I recently visited Kona Beach Cafe for dinner. It was a mid week visit, and honestly expectations were not that high. We were pleasantly surprised! It is an outdoor restaurant- but that shouldn't deter anyone. They have plenty of canopy cover in case of rain. Anyway, on to the service, and the food. Our arrival was greeted by a young man who made us feel comfortable right off. There were other waitress's that seemed to work well together with our waiter, and our service was impeccable! I kept thinking- this is a beach bar that sells food. But when we received our dinners, then, I realized this was a beach bar with a Chef. I think I was told his name was Rob, but I might be mistaken with the name. Kudos to him! Our waiter told us the owner created all of the menu items himself. I consciously made note of the dinners on the adjacent tables to see if they were as attractive as the ones on our table. Presentation seems to be consistently top notch at this restaurant- at least it was this night. We've been to many restaurants from Palm Beach to Vero, and some supposedly 'high end' restaurants that just didn't impress us with their food. This place did. This chef did. FYI, we had the Mahi tacos and the Ahi Tuna tacos. And the beer is cheap which makes it even better!
(5)Joe M.
This 5 star review has to be taken in context, Kona is an out-door experience, so if being outside is not for you, you might not agree with my 5 star review. I give Kona 5 stars for the friendly staff, and owner, who focus on customer satisfaction to the max. The food, while not having a very large listing of items, each that they do have, will be the best. The food is fresh, and tasty. Anything that should be hot, comes to your table hot. Each time we went, the items we liked got better. Who would think that we're possible. Someone is paying attention to the smallest details. It is those small details that separate the average, from the above average.. The beer mugs are frosty cold, the assortment of beers on tap is awesome. They bring in specialty beers on tap, so for the beer lover, you will have some choices that you won't find everywhere. Kona has an ear for good music, each band that plays at Kona is far above average for sounding great. We frequent Kona on Saturday nights, and occasionally Friday, or Sunday if we have a long weekend. Kona does not look very big from the front, but walk to the rear and find two more buildings, and a huge backyard. Most of the tables have some cover above, so you won't feel any rain. Some of the tables that are further out have fire pits. There is a place for children to play, and we have seen children playing there most times. So Kona is a family destination, or not. Bring the children or leave them home, the level of enjoyment will be the same. I suggest your first visit should be Saturday night, so you can hear the great music of Dockstreet, otherwise known as Dan and Leslie. They are fantastic musicians , and singers.
(5)Crystal S.
Great spot for locals and travelers alike in Jensen Beach. Order both Janny Elles fish tacos and the Ahi tuna fish tacos...my family simply cannot choose a favorite. Another must are the pineapple fritters. Now that Frank and Jan have opened "the Outback" family friendly games fill the yard, making dinner a fun event.
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