While The Temple Kona is relatively new to the area, it has received positive feedback for its craft cocktails, charcuterie boards, and friendly service. If you’re staying at our Kailua Village condo and looking to explore the local dining scene, The Temple Kona is a spot worth considering. Located on Ali‘i Drive, it’s a short walk from the condo, making it a convenient choice for lunch, dinner, or evening drinks.
The Temple Kona describes itself as a “high-end but casual modern craft food, beer, cocktail, and wine bar.” The menu features a variety of dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, including salads, flatbreads, and pupus (appetizers). Their Korean Pear Salad, for example, combines local greens with blue cheese, toasted walnuts, fresh Korean pear, crispy prosciutto, and a rosemary honey vinaigrette.
In addition to the food, The Temple Kona offers a selection of craft beers, specialty cocktails, and wines. They have a happy hour from Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 5 PM, which could be a good opportunity to try some of their offerings at a reduced price.
The atmosphere is described as casual yet upscale, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The open-air design allows guests to enjoy the oceanfront location, and some patrons have mentioned great views of dolphins playing in the water.
