Rebel Kitchen Information

Nestled along the scenic Hawaiʻi Belt Road in Kealakekua, HI, Rebel Kitchen offers a unique dining experience that blends local flavors with a contemporary twist. This charming eatery is a favorite among both locals and visitors who are looking for a laid-back yet flavorful meal in the heart of the Big Island. The restaurant’s cozy atmosphere is an invitation to relax, enjoy, and indulge in the vibrant tastes of Hawai'i.

The menu at Rebel Kitchen is a true celebration of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From poke bowls to delicious island-inspired wraps, each dish bursts with color and flavor. One standout is the Rebel Bowl, packed with grilled fish, avocado, and a mix of greens, all drizzled with a tangy citrus dressing. For those with a love for hearty, filling meals, their teriyaki chicken wrap is a crowd favorite, with tender chicken and a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors wrapped in a soft, warm tortilla. Vegetarians will find plenty of options too, including the savory tofu salad and a selection of creative veggie-based wraps.

The service at Rebel Kitchen is warm and welcoming, with staff members always ready to share their favorite dishes or offer suggestions if you're unsure where to start. The open kitchen concept adds to the charm, allowing guests to watch the chefs prepare each dish with care and attention. The casual, relaxed vibe of the restaurant makes it an ideal spot to enjoy a leisurely meal with friends or family.

With its inviting atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly service, Rebel Kitchen has earned a reputation for being a must-visit spot in Kealakekua. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite after a day of exploring or a place to unwind with a satisfying meal, this local gem is sure to impress. If you're ever in the area, don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the delicious offerings at this vibrant and flavorful eatery.

Most Popular Dishes

  • Hawaiian Fire Wings $12.50

Lightly floured and deep fried wings in our own hawaiian fire sauce

  • Nacho Steak Fries $12.50

Crispy fries topped with local grass fed sliced ribeye, onions, black beans, corn and cheddar-jack cheese. Topped with salsa and avocado cream sauce

  • Cuban Rolls $11.99

Roasted pork, ham, pickles and swiss cheese hand rolled in crispy wonton wrapper and deep fried. Drizzled with our house mauka mustard

  • Homemade Soup Of The Day $

Served with bread

  • Chicken Fajita Wontons $11.50

Crispy wontons hand stuffed with grilled chicken, black beans, corn and cheese. Drizzled with an avocado cream sauce

  • Grilled Veggie $14.50

Mixed lettuce topped with grilled eggplant and peppers, corn, tomato, avocado and feta cheese. Served with roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing.vegan option available

  • Bbq Chicken $14.99

Mixed lettuce topped with grilled bbq chicken, black beans, grilled corn, tomato and avocado. Served with bbq ranch dressing

  • Carnitas $14.99

Mixed lettuce topped with crispy pulled pork, peppers, black olives, onion, tomato, cheddar jack cheese and crispy tortilla strips. Served with a cilantro lime vinaigrette

Open Times

Monday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Saturday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sunday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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Location & Contact

Contact Details

  • 79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750, United States
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What People's Say About Place

I'm tore between two different ways to describe this place, so I'll use both. First, it's like your best friend is a top rated chef and he invites you over for dinner. Great food and a casual atmosphere. Second, it's like Anthony Bourdain, Gordon Ramsey or any other top chef decided that money wasn't a priority. That the important thing in life is to put the best good that you can in front of people for the pleasure of watching them enjoy it. Plus doing it all in the smallest venue possible to add a personal feel to the meal. Everything was spot on, the food was probably the best meal I had on the big island. I'm staying at a "4 star" hotel and this food makes theirs look and taste like garbage. My next time on big island this will be my go to dinner spot. If you don't try it then your missing out. It a small place so if you pick the wrong time of day you might have to wait a while. Id suggest an early dinner or late lunch. As they say on the islands, the grinds broke da mouth bra.

Ordered the burger with Pepperoni fries, and Fish sandwich and slaw. Flavor!! Quality ingredients!! This place does NOT disappoint. Only problem you will have is picking one thing, because you will want to try everything

Da Kine and Da Shroom burgers in this small kitchen and bar decorated with amazing art is just what we needed to close out the trip. Top quality ingredients. How a burger ought to be made. Delicious and cold beer. Pepperoni garlic fries were a hit as well. Do not miss the sauces. The ketchup, mustard, and hot sauce aint yohr grandpappys condiments. These have character, distinct flavors, and will rock your socks off. I will be buying some to be shopped to Ohio. Best ketchup ive ever had.

We loved the homemade everything. The shrimp n bacon sandy was my favourite. Very good service. And excellent bonus sauces. I’m bring dome home. Thanks to our great server Nicole too.

Stopped in for a late lunch (or early dinner). Everything looked amazing on the menu. Had Chicken Fajita Wontons, coconut curry ono and shrimp (pictured) and the lomo saltado. All three were excellent. The house made sauces were great as well! The wontons were creative and well done, the lomo was delishous, with super deep flavors. And the curry dish with shrimp and fish was executed perfectly (the cook on the shrimp and fish was spot-on)! The place is clean and well kept. Staff is friendly, Leigh was amazing and switched up the TVs so we could follow the home team! We will be back and highly recommend stopping in for a bite to eat!

I don’t usually post reviews, good or bad, but I use them all the time to decide on where to eat, to buy a certain product, etc. Shame on me. Not this time. We decided to eat at Rebel Kitchen bc of reviews. I have to chime in. These burgers were A-MAZIIIIING!!! And Nicole was wonderful. Attentive and made great suggestions. My husband even bought a hot sauce and he’s fairly picky about his hot sauces. We have another week on the island. We may just have to go back!!

Our food was really great. I love the pineapple coleslaw. It’s a really cute place with only a few tables. I felt the service was pretty bad. Servers seemed rude and took a long time to greet us. They have a sign on the door saying they are understaffed so to expect slow service, but there were two servers and three tables when we were there (not understaffed). I have a feeling this attitude issue is the bigger problem over staffing. The food really is good though.

Loved this place. First time there and l had a great experience. Had the Beef stroganoff and the pepperoni fries. DELICIOUS! Staff were very friendly and made sure we had a great experience. This is a must see for foodies!

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