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Is Rebel Kitchen Still Open? Update (Kealakekua, HI)

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As of September 2026, Rebel Kitchen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

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Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated August 2026 and Google Places' operational status as of September 2026 both indicate Rebel Kitchen is still serving customers.

  • Season / episode Season 28, Episode 15
  • Original air date
  • Address 79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Rebel Kitchen in the episode "On the Hook and In the Bun," which aired July 27, 2018, spotlighting the restaurant's made-from-scratch burgers and sandwiches, including its house-made Kona Ketchup. Rebel Kitchen has operated in Kealakekua, Hawaii, since 2011, according to Tripadvisor. A Yelp listing for the restaurant, updated in August 2026, and Tripadvisor's ranking of 4.5 out of 5 across hundreds of reviews reflect ongoing customer activity at the location. The restaurant serves only beer and wine, without a full liquor license, per Tripadvisor. Google Places separately lists the Hawaii Belt Road location's business status as operational in a September 2026 check. The Yelp listing and the Google Places record are the most recent evidence located for this address.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 28, Episode 15
Original air date
Episode title
On the Hook and In the Bun
What was featured
Made-from-scratch burgers and sandwiches with house-made Kona Ketchup
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Rebel Kitchen

Frequently asked questions

Is Rebel Kitchen still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Rebel Kitchen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

What happened to Rebel Kitchen after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Rebel Kitchen in the episode "On the Hook and In the Bun," which aired July 27, 2018, spotlighting the restaurant's made-from-scratch burgers and sandwiches, including its house-made Kona Ketchup. As of September 2026, Rebel Kitchen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

Where is Rebel Kitchen located?

79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Rebel Kitchen?

Season 28, Episode 15 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 27, 2018. The episode is titled “On the Hook and In the Bun”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

A Yelp listing for the restaurant, updated in August 2026, and Tripadvisor's ranking of 4.5 out of 5 across hundreds of reviews reflect ongoing customer activity at the location. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/rebel-kitchen-kealakekua
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rebel+Kitchen+79-7399+Hawaii+Belt+Rd+Kealakekua+HI

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