Kona Inn Restaurant
Kona's iconic waterfront restaurant since 1928. Fresh seafood, prime rib, and world-famous Mai Tais with panoramic ocean views on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Sources & updates
How this name was decided
the site's published name — stated on konainnrestaurant.com, instagram.com
Names weighed and not chosen
- Also declared in the site's markup: Hawaii Restaurant Group — konainnrestaurant.com
Profile sources
- Instagramdeclared on konainnrestaurant.com
- Last observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:39 AM UTCFresh
- Record last changed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:39 AM UTC
- Observations
- 1,923
- Sources read
- 27 of 27
Legal Entities & Relationships
1928States it has operated since
“Bringing Kona together since 1928” — konainnrestaurant.com
In 1976, after nearly five decades of welcoming visitors to Kona, the hotel closed its doors.States a closure
What other sites’ records say
Relationship evidence
Identity revision 1, last changed
- a declared affiliated site is a relationship the publisher states, not common ownership
- a declared provider account (gift cards, hiring, ordering) is a service relationship, not an affiliation
- a register party at the business's premises is a candidate operator until the Place and legal resolvers bind it
- a licensed operator of the business's premises operates those locations; it is not thereby the brand's owner
- an employer a job board names on the openings posts them; it is not thereby the owner or the operator
- an app's store seller or developer publishes the app; neither is thereby the restaurant's owner
- a menu that names a producer names it; it is not a supply contract, a volume or an exclusivity
- a mail or DMARC service domain in DNS is a technical service relationship, not an affiliation
- a group the site says it is part of is a public affiliation; the equity chain and buying rights are separate questions
- an organization that posts the openings, sells the app or holds a program account shares services with the business; that is not affiliation or ownership
- Published nameKona Inn Restaurant
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → declared Organization name
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- Published descriptionKona's iconic waterfront restaurant since 1928. Fresh seafood, prime rib, and world-famous Mai Tais with panoramic ocean views on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- Declared languageen
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- Canonical URLhttps://www.konainnrestaurant.com
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- Copyright line© 2026 Kona Inn
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- Self-designated entityKona Inn Restaurant
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/privacy-policy
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- Hawaii Restaurant Group
Hawaii Restaurant Group
About a party this site's own evidence does not bind to the business
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- About
- a party this site's own evidence does not bind to the business
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- Kona Inn RestaurantKona Inn Restaurant · url: https://www.konainnrestaurant.com · logo: https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/icon-512.png · foundingDate: 1979
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- Logo
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → declared Organization logo
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
Kona Inn Restaurant Employees & Ownership
The latest people collection is incomplete. Previously confirmed people remain available with their original dates.
Jayson GenaviaExecutive Chef
- As printed Jeric's younger brother and his partner on the line. Jayson moved to the Big Island at seventeen, trained up through prep and every station, and runs service alongside his brother, holding the same standard across the group's kitchens while continuing his own culinary education.Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about → Published person (name and role labels)
Stated by 1 source
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about · Published person (name and role labels) · Executive Chef
Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
Jeric GenaviaExecutive Chef
- As printed More than fifteen years in hospitality and multi-concept restaurant leadership, Jeric came up the long way: dishwasher to executive leadership, one station at a time. A Filipino chef raised in Hawaii from a young age, his cooking sits at the intersection of cultural tradition and island hospitality, a foundation laid early by his mom's intuitive sense of flavor and kept alive by the dishes he and his wife chase together. His work centers on thoughtful menu development, operational discipline, and systems that let a kitchen hold a consistently high standard, balancing creativity with structure across every concept in the group. He stays grounded in what he calls the "average Joe, Joel" mindset: humility, hard work, and leading by example.Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about → Published person (name and role labels)
Stated by 1 source
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about · Published person (name and role labels) · Executive Chef
Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
Michael Hofstedt IIVice President of Operations
- As printed Michael moved to the Big Island in 2016 to continue a hospitality career that started at age twelve as a dishwasher in a northern Wisconsin supper club. A decade of luxury operations followed, including Director of Food & Beverage at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai and restaurant leadership at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. A veteran of two wars who has experienced cultures across the globe, he brings a broad perspective and a deep respect for the diversity of people and traditions. At heart a collaborator who values community and shared success, he looks forward to continuing to grow alongside the Big Island community.Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about → Published person (name and role labels)
Stated by 1 source
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about · Published person (name and role labels) · Vice President of Operations
Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
Nakoa PabreExecutive Chairman
- As printed Born and raised in Kona and the chef behind Umeke's, known in the islands as the Prince of Poke. Food Network brought cameras to his kitchen for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and again for G. Garvin's Road Trip. Back-to-back Sam Choy's Poke Contest grand champion in 2013 and 2014, followed by Best Poke in Hawaii honors in 2016 and 2017. His tie to this group runs generational: his father bused tables at the Kona Inn, and Nakoa met his wife at that same dining room he now helps oversee.Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about → Published person (name and role labels)
Stated by 1 source
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about · Published person (name and role labels) · Executive Chairman
Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
Tawny HanakeaweDirector of Community Relations
- As printed Tawny runs the floor across the group's properties and is the engine behind its charitable footprint. Hawaii County Fire Department pulled her father out of Kealakekua Bay after his fishing boat capsized at 1:30 in the morning, and she turned that night into a standing partnership with the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation: every fourth Tuesday, every year, and a new 27-foot rescue boat handed to the Kailua-Kona station alongside it. Our PillarsPublished by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about → Published person (name and role labels)
Stated by 1 source
- https://hawaiirestaurantgroup.com/about · Published person (name and role labels) · Director of Community Relations
Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
Job Postings
- Hiring statusno open role: no careers page or job board found; LinkedIn Jobs not searched: the site links no LinkedIn company of its own to read postings by; Indeed and ZipRecruiter not searched
Derived from observations
Contact Information
Emails
info@konainn.com
Questions about these terms? Contact Kona Inn Restaurant, 75-5744 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Phone (808) 329-4455. Email info@konainn.com. (declared as the site's own Restaurant.email)
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → role address by local-part convention (RFC 2142)
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
Locations
Phones
- (808) 329-4455 — Printed for 75-5744 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona, which is not a location this record holds.
+18083294455
Walk-ins are always welcome. For sunset seating or larger parties, call (808) 329-4455 .
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
Contact forms
https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/contact
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/contact → form headed "Contact Us" → submits to https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/contact → purpose: contact (its page names it)
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
Locations
How many locations does Kona Inn Restaurant have?
1 known location
Kailua-Kona75-5744 Alii Drive, HI, 96740, US
Restaurant details
What cuisine does Kona Inn Restaurant serve?
Cuisine: American, Bar, Hawaiian, Seafood and Steakhouse.
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Location detailsWebsite & Digital Technology
What powers Kona Inn Restaurant's website?
Appears to use React and Next.js with Node.js.
Who manages Kona Inn Restaurant's domain and DNS?
konainnrestaurant.com was first registered on August 10, 2000. Its registrar is Cloudflare, Inc..
What web infrastructure does Kona Inn Restaurant use?
Observed network edge: Cloudflare. Protocols: TLS 1.3, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3.
How is Kona Inn Restaurant's website secured?
HTTPS certificate: Google Trust Services, expires December 15, 2026.
Does Kona Inn Restaurant use DNSSEC?
DNSSEC was not enabled when observed.
What marketing and analytics tools does Kona Inn Restaurant's website use?
Google Analytics 4 (GA4; website analytics).
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Email & Mail Infrastructure
Which services can send email for Kona Inn Restaurant's domain?
SPF authorizes _spf.mx.cloudflare.net.
Does Kona Inn Restaurant publish SPF and DMARC?
SPF is configured. DMARC requests quarantine for messages that fail DMARC.
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Apps, Loyalty & Guest Technology
View apps, provider accounts and technical evidence
App store details: Nothing observed in this category.
Publisher files
- Web app manifesthttps://www.konainnrestaurant.com/manifest.webmanifest
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/manifest.webmanifest
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- App name declaredKona Inn Restaurant
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/manifest.webmanifest
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- App short name declaredKona Inn
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/manifest.webmanifest
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- App start URL/
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/manifest.webmanifest
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- App display modestandalone
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/manifest.webmanifest
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- App theme colour#5b2016
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/manifest.webmanifest
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
- App icons declared3
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/ → https://www.konainnrestaurant.com/manifest.webmanifest
- First observed
- Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.konainnrestaurant.com
Feeds
Nothing observed in this category.
GitHub
Nothing observed in this category.
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