Beach Tree Restaurant & Bar
Hualālai Resort, Kailua Kona
Restaurant in Kailua Kona, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Beach Tree holds the middle ground in Kailua Kona's resort dining scene: beachside seating without the tasting-menu commitment of NOIO or the steak-house formality of Miller & Lux Hualalai. Open daily 11:30 AM–10 PM at Ka'upulehu Drive, it works for both walk-in lunches and sunset dinners, offering oceanfront ambiance with à la carte flexibility. Book ahead for prime-time slots, but expect easier access than the area's fine-dining alternatives.
About Beach Tree Restaurant & Bar
Beach Tree is a Kailua Kona venue open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM with a smart-casual dress code. For travelers comparing dining choices, Beach Tree is a flexible Kailua Kona option to check directly before visiting.
The Space and What It Does Well
Beach Tree is in Kailua Kona, open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, has a smart-casual dress code. That combination makes it relevant for guests looking for a venue with broad daily operating hours and attire that is polished without being formal. If views, table types, menu structure, or booking difficulty matter to your visit, confirm those details directly with the venue.
How It Stacks Against Other Options
Beach Tree can be considered alongside other named options such as Lava Lava Beach Club, NOIO, Miller & Lux Hualalai, Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market, Moana. For a practical comparison, Beach Tree’s daily 11:30 AM–10 PM schedule and smart-casual dress code may make it useful when you want a Kailua Kona dining option with broad posted hours.
If you are building a Kailua Kona itinerary, use Beach Tree’s hours as the starting point, then confirm the current menu, availability, any special requests directly with the restaurant. For a wider look at local options, see our full Kailua Kona restaurants guide. Beach Tree is a straightforward entry on the list when you need daily hours and a smart-casual setting.
Planning details
- Location
- 72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (beachside)
- Website
- fourseasons.com/hualalai/dining/restaurants/beach_tree
- Phone
- (808) 325-8000
Venue details
Ambiance
An elegant oceanfront resort setting with a tropical, refined feel, enhanced by live entertainment and sunset views.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Rigatoni Pomodoro
- Mascarpone with Prosciutto Pizza
- Captain Ed
- Tom’s Pink Shirt
Planning details
Location
72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (beachside) · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- NOIO, Notable alternative
- Miller & Lux Hualalai, Notable alternative
- Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market, Notable alternative
- Moana, Notable alternative
- Lava Lava Beach Club, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Beach Tree competes in Kailua Kona's beachside-resort category, where NOIO commands the high end with Japanese-Hawaiian omakase and Miller & Lux Hualalai anchors the steak-and-splurge segment. Beach Tree is less ambitious than either but more polished than Lava Lava Beach Club, which skews casual and daytime-focused. For diners prioritizing oceanfront seating without fixed-menu pacing, Beach Tree offers the easiest booking and broadest appeal. If your group includes mixed preferences, some want fine dining, others want flexibility, this is the safer compromise than NOIO's tasting progression or Miller & Lux's steakhouse formality.
Moana and Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market sit closer to daytime-casual territory, leaving Beach Tree as the most reliable dinner option when you want beachside ambiance without advance logistics. For travelers weighing value, Beach Tree's extended hours (through 10 PM) and walk-in-friendly lunch service make it more approachable than NOIO, which requires reservation planning. If you're staying at a nearby resort and want one guaranteed beachside dinner, Beach Tree is the lowest-risk pick in the Ka'upulehu corridor, less theater than NOIO, less formal than Miller & Lux, more dinner-capable than Lava Lava Beach Club.
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| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Tree | Kailua Kona | No published awards |
| NOIO | Kailua Kona | No published awards |
| Miller & Lux Hualalai | Kailua Kona | No published awards |
| Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market | Kailua Kona | No published awards |
| Moana | Kailua Kona | No published awards |
| Lava Lava Beach Club | Puako | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Beach Tree?
Beach Tree is in Kailua Kona and is open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM. Confirm availability directly with the venue before planning around a specific time.
Is Beach Tree good for solo dining?
Solo diners can note that Beach Tree is in Kailua Kona, keeps daily 11:30 AM–10 PM hours, has a smart-casual dress code.
What should a first-timer know about Beach Tree?
First-timers should know the basics: Beach Tree is in Kailua Kona, it is open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, the dress code is smart casual. Menu, seating, view, reservation details should be checked directly with the restaurant.
Is Beach Tree good for a special occasion?
Is lunch or dinner better at Beach Tree?
Beach Tree is open from 11:30 AM to 10 PM daily. Choose a time based on the current availability confirmed by the restaurant, ask about lunch or dinner menus, pricing, crowd patterns, or views if those details matter to your plans.
What are alternatives to Beach Tree?
Other named venues to compare include NOIO, Miller & Lux Hualalai, Lava Lava Beach Club, Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market, Moana, along with other dining options. Confirm each venue’s current hours, menu, policies directly before choosing.
Can Beach Tree accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a group, contact Beach Tree directly to confirm whether the venue can support your party size and preferred time.
