The Fish Hopper Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing The Fish Hopper, a popular seafood restaurant in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. This casual and touristy spot offers a diverse menu including breakfast omelets like the Crab, Avocado, and Cheese Omelet and appetizers such as the Award-Winning Clam Chowder. Customers rave about the delicious Ono, fish and chips, and mahi-mahi, along with the mouthwatering coconut shrimp and seafood pasta special. The open-air concept provides a fantastic ocean view, perfect for enjoying the sunset. The friendly service and great vibes add to the overall dining experience. While some reviews mention minor issues like cold mashed potatoes and delayed crab crackers, the majority of visitors praise The Fish Hopper for its exceptional food, service, and ambiance. Don't miss out on this gem when visiting Kona!
Lunch Appetizer Special
Poke Nachos Lunch Special
Raw. 1st place peoples choice award at 12th annual Hawaiian poke contest 2019. Marinated raw ahi tuna, avocado, cilantro, serrano peppers, furikake, Sriracha aioli, salsas fresca and verde served over crispy won ton chips with fresh ogo seaweed.
Blackened Mahimahi Salad Lunch Special
Organic mixed greens, onions, mixed berries, and feta cheese tossed in our Lilikoi dressing.
NY Steak and Grilled Shrimp Lunch Special
Sauteed vegetables and wasabi mashed potatoes, topped with lemon butter sauce.
Parmesan Crusted Mahi Mahi and Grilled Shrimp Lunch Special
Sauteed vegetables and wasabi mashed potatoes on bell pepper coulis, finished with lemon Beurre Blanc.
Crispy Whole Opakapaka with Grilled Shrimp Lunch Special
Sauteed vegetables and chefs rice topped with tomato relish, finished with lemon Beurre Blanc.
Lunch Entree Specials
Dinner Appetizer Specials
Poke Nachos Special
Raw. 1st place peoples choice award at 12th annual Hawaiian poke contest 2019. Marinated raw ahi tuna, avocado, cilantro, serrano peppers, furikake, Sriracha aioli, salsas fresca and verde served over crispy won ton chips with fresh ogo seaweed.
Blackened Ahi and Chilled Shrimp Salad Special
Spinach, strawberries, mango, macadamia nuts, and feta cheese.
Deep Fried Whole Opakapaka Special
Chefs rice and sauteed vegetables, topped with grilled shrimp and a tomato relish, finished with lemon Beurre Blanc.
Lobster Pasta Special
Sauteed with onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach, in a creamy pesto sauce.
Blackened Opakapaka and Grilled Shrimp Special
Wasabi mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables with Beurre Blanc.
Blackened Ribeye Special
Grilled asparagus and creamy risotto sauteed with tomatoes, artichoke hearts, onions, and spinach.
Dinner Entree Specials
Market Price Specials
Surf and Turf Special
6 oz. filet and 6 oz. lobster tail.
Ocean Treasure Special
1/2 Dungeness crab, scallops, and shrimp.
Crab Stuffed Lobster and Grilled Shrimp Special
Coffee
French Press 100% Kona Coffee
Coffee (Archived)
Breakfast Omelets (Archived)
Denver Omelet
Ham, jack cheese, green peppers & onions.
Veggie Omelet
Artichoke hearts, spinach, tomatoes, green onions, mushrooms, &jack cheese.
Luau Kalua Pork Omelet
3 eggs, slow roasted pork, caramelized onions, & pineapple.
Crab, Avocado and Cheese Omelet
Fresh dungeness crab meat, tomatoes, jack cheese, green onions, topped with fresh sliced avocado.
Greek Omelet
Spinach, feta cheese, olives, & sundried tomatoes.
Traditional Benedict
Canadian bacon, English muffin topped with poached eggs. Finished with Hollandaise sauce & Spanish paprika.
Fresh Hawaiian Catch Benedict
Fresh catch, English muffin topped with poached eggs. Finished with Hollandaise sauce & Spanish paprika.
Dungeness Crab Benedict
Fresh dungeness crab meat, English muffin topped with poached eggs. Finished with Hollandaise sauce & Spanish paprika.
2 Eggs Any Style
Served with grilled potatoes or rice & toast (gluten free toast on request) choice of applewood bacon, Portuguese sausage, or spam.
Benedicts (Archived)
Healthy Choice (Archived)
1/2 Papaya, Strawberry Yogurt, Granola
2 Egg Spinach Cheese Scramble
Lox & Bagel
Tomato, onion, and cream cheese.
Breakfast Burrito
2 eggs, flour tortilla, salsa, beans and cheeses. Choice of meat: applewood bacon, Portuguese sausage, or spam for an additional charge.
Loco Moco
1/2 lb. hamburger patty, spam or chicken, rice, 2 eggs, and brown gravy.
8 oz. NY Steak and Eggs
2 large eggs, grilled potatoes or rice, and toast.
Island Fruit Bowl
Served with strawberry yogurt.
Biscuits & Gravy
Cheddar cheese biscuits, 2 eggs and sausage gravy. Add Parmesan chicken for an additional charge.
Corned Beef and Hash Brown Skillet
Grilled corned beef, hash browns, and fresh herbs served on a sizzling hot skillet. Topped with 2 eggs and choice of toast.
Special Dishes (Archived)
Pancakes and French Toast (Archived)
Pancakes with Fresh Strawberries
Pancake Breakfast
2 pancakes with fresh strawberries , 2 eggs, choice of meat, 2 pieces: applewood bacon, Portuguese sausage, or spam.
Coconut and Macadamia Nut French Toast
Punalu'u sweet bread, whipped cream, and berries sauce. Add bananas for an additional charge.
Toast
Roasted Potatoes
Rice
Cinnamon Roll
Handmade Muffin
Cheddar Cheese Biscuit
2 Eggs
Bacon
Spam
Portuguese Sausage
Ham
2 Handmade Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Fried Rice
Sausage, green onions, eggs, fish sauce, and shoyu.
Oatmeal
Macadamia nuts, raisins, brown sugar, and strawberries.
Fruit
Assorted fresh island fruit
Sides, Biscuits and Pastries (Archived)
Appetizers (Archived)
Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari
Lightly breaded, crispy fried and served with tartar, cocktail sauce and lemon.
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Served with sweet chili sauce.
Crab Cakes
Served with dungeness crabmeat on a bed of mango coulis. Topped with papaya mango relish.
Award Winning Clam Chowder
Monterey's Old Fishermans Grotto recipe.
Spinach Salad
Fresh strawberries, blue cheese, macadamia nuts in raspberry vinaigrette. Add grilled shrimp or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Maui Onion and Tomato Salad
Served on waimea butter lettuce with kona goat cheese. Drizzled with pesto and balsamic vinaigrette.
Kona Cobb Salad
Romaine lettuce, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, egg, cucumber, tomato, mango and papaya. Add grilled chicken or chilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Sesame Crusted Ahi & Coconut Prawns Salad
Seared rare with Chinese cabbage, mango, papaya and avocado with sweet chili vinaigrette.
House Salad
Waimea organic mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, carrots and onion.
Small Caesar Salad
Waimea hearts of romaine, Parmesan cheese and crispy croutons.
Salads (Archived)
Sandwiches, Tacos and Burgers (Archived)
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast topped with applewood smoked bacon, melted Swiss cheese, avocado, grilled onions, lettuce, and tomatoes on ciabatta bread. Honey mustard sauce on the side.
Kalua Pork Sandwich
Tender roasted kalua pork with grilled onion and BBQ sauce on a Hawaiian brioche bun & coleslaw.
Land & Sea Burger
Our 1/2 lb. black angus burger with cheddar cheese and a shrimp skewer, waimea organic greens, tomato and onion on our signature hawaiian brioche bun.
Fish Hopper Signature Burger
1/2 lb. black angus burger topped with chipotle aioli, grilled onion , applewood smoked bacon, swiss cheese, organic greens and tomatoes on our signature hawaiian brioche bun.
Kona Burger
1/2 lb. black angus burger with choice of cheddar or Swiss cheese, with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions on our signature Hawaiian brioche bun.
Big Island Fish Tacos
Folded tortilla with a variety of fillings such as meat or beans.
Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Fresh caught mahi mahi with lettuce and tomato on ciabatta bread with chipotle aioli.
Mahi-Mahi
Fresh local mahi malii crusted with macadamia nuts. With sauteed local organic vegetables, sweet molokai mashed potatoes, mango-papaya salsa and citrus cream sauce.
Yellow Fin Ahi Tuna
Kona yellow fin ahi tuna crusted with sesame seeds seared rare. Served with rice, sauteed local organic vegetables and mango papaya relish.
Hawaiian Ono
Fresh locally caught ono crusted with ginger and lemongrass, served medium rare, with sauteed local organic vegetables, sesame potato cake and mint sweet chili sauce.
Sanddabs
Fresh filets breaded and grilled. Topped with diced tomatoes and light basil sauce. Served with wasabi mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Fish (Archived)
Hopper Crispy Dishes (Archived)
Kona Brew Fish and Chips
Fresh ono deep fried in our signature batter made with local kona brewery beer. With french fries and coleslaw.
Coconut Shrimp
Coconut shrimp with french fries and Island coleslaw
10 oz. Filet Mignon
Certified angus beef topped with cabernet demi glace sauce, served with wasabi mashed potatoes
14 oz. New York Steak
Certified Angus Beef Brand Steak served with wasabi mashed potatoes and herb butter.
Baby Back Ribs
Slow roasted pork ribs marinated in our special mango kiawe wood smoked BBQ sauce. Served with chefs rice and sauteed local organic vegetables.
Parmesan Chicken
Topped with basil macadamia nut pesto. Served with wasabi mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Poultry, Steak and Ribs (Archived)
Pastas (Archived)
Chicken Fettuccine
Fettuccine alfredo, roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese.
Artichoke Ravioli
Spinach, Mushroom and Rich Marinara Sauce
Seafood Pasta Isabella
Shrimp, bay scallops, clam meat, tomatoes, green onions and garlic in a rich cream sauce.
Ultimate Seafood Pasta
Lobster, Jumbo Scallops, Shrimp and Dungeness crab meat in a white cream sauce with Asiago cheese over fettuccine pasta
Crispy Hopper Calamari
Lightly breaded, crispy fried. Served with tartar, cocktail sauce and lemon.
Hot Appetizers (Archived)
Pasta (Archived)
Pasta Isabella
Sauteed jumbo scallops, shrimp, clam meat, green onions and diced tomatoes in a rich cream sauce over linguine pasta.
Grilled Sanddabs
Panko crusted with wasabi mashed potatoes, sauteed local organic vegetables and lemon caper sauce.
Local Monchong and Creamy Risotto
Broiled fresh Hawaiian monchong with creamy risotto mixed with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and spinach. Topped with beurre blanc sauce.
Fish from The Hopper (Archived)
Poultry and Ribs (Archived)
Mango Kiawe Barbeque Pork Baby Back Ribs
Slow roasted pork ribs marinated in our special mango kiawe wood smoked BBQ sauce. Served with chefs rice and sauteed local organic vegetables.
Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Sauteed local organic vegetables and chefs rice. Topped with papaya mango relish.
22 oz. Bone-In Ribeye Steak
Certified angus beef topped with crispy onions and herb pound butter. Served with a choice of baked potato, wasabi mashed potatoes, or Moloka'i sweet potatoes
Certified Angus Beef Brand Steak (Archived)
Local Favorite (Archived)
Ali'i Skewers
Beef tender loin and shrimp served with rice and sauteed local organic vegetables, topped with teriyaki sauce.
Shrimp Trio
Shrimp scampi, coconut shrimp and crab stuffed shrimp. Served with wasabi mashed potatoes, sauteed local organic vegetables and fruit relish. With asian glaze and beurre blanc sauce.
Kalua Pork
Kalua pork served with steamed cabbage, rice and house made macaroni salad.
Big Island Ahi Tuna
Macadamia Nut Mahi Mahi
Lemongrass and Ginger Crusted Ono
Surf & Turf
Filet mignon 7 oz. (200 g.) & lobster tail 6 oz. (170 g.)
16 oz. Bone-In Ribeye Steak
453 g.
14 oz. New York Steak Char Broiled
397 g.
Filet Mignon Char Broiled
Boiled Chicken Breast
Asian Barbeque Pork Rib
Lobster Seafood Pasta
Seafood Pasta Monterey
Pasta Alfredo
Dinner Japanese (Archived)
Keikis Kids Menu (Archived)
Kids Child Pizza
Choice of cheese or pepperoni. Served with french fries or fresh fruit.
Kids Grilled Cheese
Served with french fries or fresh fruit.
Kids Grilled Chicken
Served with rice & sauteed vegetables.
Kids Fish and Chips
Served with french fries, coleslaw, or fresh fruit.
Kids Chicken Fingers
Served with french fries or fresh fruit.