Magics Beach Grill

Probably the best beachfront restaurant in Kona, tried them all - Magics has the best food compared to the rest. If you're looking for the picturesque atmosphere, this should be your choice... but if you're a hardcore foodie, go inland a bit. Beachfront locations come with a price - same check, not-quite-as-good food. It's a trade off, imo. Regardless, if you want the waves crashing in your line of sight while dining in Kona, this is most definitely the place. Recommend the beef bulgogi and karaage fish appetizers and any steak for dinner - note steaks are cut thin though. Excellent service & view, good quality food. Edit: updated from 4 to 5 stars for one reason - we felt COMPLETELY unrushed in our experience. The restaurant biz is 25% food and 75% real estate. Not here. Mahalo, Magics.

This restaurant has gorgeous views of the ocean and sunsets. Truly beautiful scenery. All of the seating is open air and you can see the sunset from all tables. My food was very good. The service is okay. We were given a water cup with someone’s lipstick on it which was pretty gross. Our server barely checked on us and after we asked for the check we waited a very long time before finally asking another server for our check. It’s very expensive but so is every other restaurant on the island so it’s to be expected.

Great place to stop and grab a bite to eat. The food was fresh and the views were fantastic. Great views of the ocean and magic sands beach. Lots of surfers in the water the day we went. We ordered some brussel sprouts which were terrific. We also ordered the ceviche, it was just ok and needed a bit more substance to it. The drinks were delicious and we loved the staff and the service. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Absolutely fantastic spot! Local fare was amazing and we always get the Ulu (kind of like Hawaiian sweet potatoes). So fun sitting outside watching everyone boogie board too. Drinks were delicious and lots of options. Great happy hour! Fills up so get there early or make reservations! We go every time!

Stopped in after a long day in the water and we were super excited to have a delicious meal in a beautiful setting. The service was incredible our waitress was super attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. The food was INCREDIBLE. The guys all had the steak and were impressed with how perfectly they were cooked. My hubby added the lobster tail and said it was great. My daughter had the chicken and said it was juicy and seasoned perfectly. I did the gorgonzola bacon gnocchi and some asparagus and thought both were cooked perfectly. We all left incredibly full but in a great way, the way you feel after enjoying clean ingredients cooked to perfection!