Marzo’s Country Sports Bar and Grill opens in Pāhoa, features live music

Marzo’s Country Sports Bar and Grill opened March 2 at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road in the Puna Kai Shopping Center next to Malama Market, bringing live music, a stage for performers and sports viewing to Pāhoa. Puna Kai Shopping Center’s Facebook listing shows regular hours and a contact number and advertises a grand opening on March 7.

The venue bills itself as the Big Island’s first country sports bar and is owned by three local partners: Ikaika Marzo, Kaeo Jones and Andrew Dunn. BigIslandNow reported the partners signed an agreement with Puna Kai Shopping Center management in February 2023 and have been working on the concept modeled after an old-town Pāhoa saloon.

BigIslandNow noted the owners “have been working on the bar modeled after an old-town Pāhoa saloon since February 2023” and said, “After three years of dedication, patience and a clear vision, three local braddahs are set to open the Big Island’s first country sports bar.” The story also reported that “over the last month, the trio have worked daily to perfect every detail, including the menu, stage and sound system, and the innovative beer tap system.”

Owners offered their own perspective on opening. Kaeo Jones said, “This is a long time coming, and I know a lot of people are ready for us to open. It is something different for this area, and we have a lot of positive ideas that can finally become reality.” Ikaika Marzo added, “This has been a journey for three local braddahs with no experience running a restaurant, and we are proud to open and become a hub for everyone of all ages. People need a social place to go, and we are excited to become a hub for the people of Puna to enjoy on their afternoons and evenings.”

Puna Kai’s Facebook post lists the bar’s hours: Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. The post also provides a contact phone number for Marzo’s: (808) 731-6679, and shows headings for Facebook and Instagram pages though it does not print handles or an email address in the listing.

BigIslandNow reported that “Marzo’s Country Sports Bar and Grill is set to open Thursday, with the grand opening on Saturday,” language that aligns with Puna Kai’s “Grand Opening March 7th!” announcement. For readers seeking updates on live-music nights, sports programming or special-event hours, the Puna Kai listing and the bar’s phone number are the published contacts as the partners finalize the menu and event schedule.