Flavors inspired by landscape, culture, and history.
With two unique outlets helmed by Executive Chef Victor Palma, Kona Village blends flavors from both land and sea. Moana, the resort’s signature restaurant, offers a unique Pacific Rim-to-table menu that pays homage to the property’s former status as a fishing village. Kahuwai Cookhouse and Market is a more casual dining option offering a variety of grab-and-go options. Inspired by the Big Island’s paniolo (or Hawaiian cowboy) culture, the restaurant uses a special type of wood-fired cooking known as Kiawe.
In addition to its two restaurants, Kona Village is also home to two iconic bars, Talk Story and Shipwreck. Talk Story Bar is a perfect spot to catch up with old and newly-found friends over cocktails, admire the sunset, and maybe even spot a whale or two. Shipwreck Bar is unique because of its historic background: once belonging to the resort’s original owner, the sunken ship was discovered and restored into the beautiful gathering spot you see today. It even features specialty cocktails such as ‘Mick, The Jungle Bird’ which blends bitter Campari, sweet island pineapple, and passion fruit for the ultimate tropical beverage.