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Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner

November 18, 2013 / 2 Comments

We’re at it again! This year our menu is a top-notch three course meal with several different options to choose from! With a soup or salad, turkey (with all the fixin’s), and your choice of one of our special desserts, you can’t go wrong! We’ll be open from 4pm to 9pm and will be taking […]

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Huggo’s Welcomes New Art Gallery to Hawaii Island

October 23, 2013 / Comments Off on Huggo’s Welcomes New Art Gallery to Hawaii Island

Huggo’s is thrilled to give a shout out to our friend – artist Jason Wright – on the opening of his amazing Wright Gallery in Kailua-Kona. The gallery brings significant contemporary fine art to Hawaii Island, representing primarily important emerging and mid-career artists from throughout the U.S. and the world.

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Another Winning Special from Our Chefs!

August 22, 2013 / Comments Off on Another Winning Special from Our Chefs!

Huggo’s outstanding Sous Chef Carlos Nava shares one of his favorite new ono preparations with dining guests: An herb-crusted ono with tomatillo cream sauce and roasted tomatoes, red onions , salsa fresca, cilantro and lime juice all served over forbidden black rice.

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Wahine Angler Lands Award-Winning 522-lb Blue Marlin Saturday!

July 28, 2013 / Comments Off on Wahine Angler Lands Award-Winning 522-lb Blue Marlin Saturday!

Four hundred and forty participants in 73 colorfully decorated charter boats scattered in all directions from Kailua Bay in the waters off Hawaii Island’s Kona Coast under sunny blue skies Saturday morning. The largest women’s billfish tournament in Hawaii, and possibly the largest women’s billfish tournament in the world, offered big fishing action for the 18th annual Huggo’s Wahine Fishing […]

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Looks Great…Tastes Even Better!

July 17, 2013 / Comments Off on Looks Great…Tastes Even Better!

  Sous Chef Carlos Nava snapped this picture perfect dish just as it came out of the kitchen at Huggo’s.  This dish — one of many nightly specials showcased at the restaurant — features Herb-Panko Crusted Opah with Asparagus and Black Forbidden Rice in a Ginger Guava Sauce, topped with Island Fresh Pineapple-Mango relish. And, yes, it really does […]

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They’re Back — Frequent Guests from California!

July 16, 2013 / Comments Off on They’re Back — Frequent Guests from California!

Part-time Hawaii Island residents — Allan, Linda, Karen and Martha — have returned for their annual three month stay in Holualoa, the colorful, historica town located up mauka (toward the mountains) above Huggo’s and On the Rocks. According to them, on arrival they made a fast track to On the Rocks barely stopping to unpack their bags. […]

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Picture Perfect Summer at Huggo’s!

July 10, 2013 / Comments Off on Picture Perfect Summer at Huggo’s!

It’s summer in Kailua-Kona and things are sizzling hot at Huggo’s and our sister restaurant just next door — On the Rocks. We invite you to come and join in the fun — and delicious food and drink! In the meantime, kick back and enjoy some pics we’ve snapped most recently! We look forward to […]

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Celebrate the 4th in Huggo’s Style!

July 2, 2013 / Comments Off on Celebrate the 4th in Huggo’s Style!

The fireworks begin at 8 p.m. but our chefs will be firing up specials, including our famous barbecued ribs, all evening long and our bartenders have come up with some tasty adult beverage specials for the holiday celebration. Of course, everything on our classic menu will also be on offer. Come for the ono food and […]

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Congrats to Our Graduate!

June 6, 2013 / Comments Off on Congrats to Our Graduate!

Mercedeez Brandt is a food runner at our sister restaurant,  On the Rocks. She’s pictured here, all dressed up and ready to head out to her high school graduation party. We’re very lucky to have this dedicated, hard-working and talented young woman with us at On the Rocks. Wishing Mercedeez and all of our Hawaii Island graduates all […]

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Hawaii Island’s Host with the Most Aloha, Our General Manager Greg!

May 28, 2013 / 1 Comment

Huggo’s General Manager Greg Peterson was born to entertain guests — his easy-going personality, quick smile and warm hospitality welcomes everyone to the restaurant as if they’re long lost friends. And his friendship is an instant fit, as comfortable as your go-to jeans or those molded-perfectly-to-your- feet pair of slippers. Best of all, he’s inspired […]

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