I can't say enough nice things about this restaurant. If you're looking for authentic Japanese…read morecuisine, kind staff (shoutout to Kaami and Nicole, they are wonderful people and work really hard), and a welcoming environment, look no further than Teshima on Big Island. I ate here multiple times a week while living in Kona for the summer and always had an incredible meal. My favorite's on the menu: any of their combo platters, bento box (great variety), shrimp and vegetable tempura, beef teriyaki, Japanese breakfast, and anything Naami and Nicole recommended. I can't wait to return!

Teshima Restaurant is a go-to whenever I'm in Kona. I've been coming here for years and continue to…read morecreate amazing memories over their food. Specializing in Japanese food with an emphasis on fresh fish. I love getting their teishoku sets because you can try a bit of different dishes. I usually go with the teishoku 3 with their shrimp tempura which is HUGE and crispy and also comes with sashimi and a sukiyaki noodle dish. Such an iconic spot.

Holy smokes, this Chinese restaurant is legit! We attended a funeral and came here with a large…read moregroup as they catered us buffet style. Everything was delicious! Better than a lot of the take out spots on Oahu! I was shocked on how good it was. Great flavor, authentic, fresh and enough seasoning. It's not overpowering where a lot of Chinese slots could get. Even had their smoothies and it was delicious! Will come back when we're in Kona!

My friend and I found this spot since it was one of the few still open later. As we were here near…read moreclosing, they only had take out options. The restaurant is relatively spacious. The food here is affordable and the portions are great! I got the furikake chicken bowl, which was around $10. They really load it up with chicken and rice. I didn't taste a lot of furikake in my chicken, but it was still good overall. The plaza has lots of parking and the service was quick. If you are in the area, I recommend stopping by.

Got 1/4 lb of a few different pokes to try. We got the salmon poke, southside sweety poke, shoyu…read morepoke, wasabi poke, slippery Hawaiian, and dhawaiian poke. The salmon and tuna were all very fresh and everything was very well seasoned. The names are very accurate in describing the poke flavor. Our favorites were the salmon poke and the slippery Hawaiian poke, saucy and great balance of savory, salty, umami, and a bit of sweetness. The wasabi poke had a very very strong wasabi flavor, so be warned! We also tried their ube lemonade and Mac salad. The ube lemonade was a nice purple color, but it didn't taste much like ube and the lemonade didn't taste fresh either. The Mac salad was a bit too creamy and dense in our opinion. So we'd skip these but definitely get the poke + rice bowl!

Omg the Superman, shoyu poke was da bomb Aunty was so…read morepleasant to talk to Open seating is cool and light breeze

Our meal here was probably the best I've had in a long time. Started with a fantastic salad that…read morehad spring mix, beets, feta cheese, pineapple chunks and red onions with fantastic vinegrette. I ordered Jackie's Surf and Turf. What a beautifully prepared meal! The filet was perfectly medium rare, mashed potatoes with uzu really excellent and the grilled veggies perfectly. The demi-glace with filet was extraordinary!! We started with the Kaulua pork spring rolls. Melt in your mouth. The service was superb from when we first walked in to when we left. Warm, attentive, and friendly. I would not hesitate to go back again!!

Beautiful location that is meant for special occasions, because watching the beautiful sunset from…read morethe windows/outside is very special! We sat away from the windows lol. But we got up and saw it from outside the restaurant during sunset. Pupu platter: Kalua pork egg rolls, crab cake, sticky ribs. Fantastic starter, highly recommend due to the great selection. Special: kanpachi. Beautiful fish, well portioned! Mushroom and steak pasta: rich and creamy, steak cooked to temp was a nice surprise! Our server was very attentive to our table! Glasses never emptied, suggestions were taken, and the vibe was kept immaculate, thank you! We will be back for this classic style dinner in the big island

A great bar and grill by one of the more popular beaches in the Kona area. They have a killer patio…read moreoverlooking the beach and the ocean, so rightfully most tables are outside. Tons of seating, they could serve hundreds at a time with all those tables. Servers and bartenders were awesome! Expect a short wait at peak lunch and dinner time slots. The bar is great, with island spirited cocktails and some local brews on tap! Snacked on plenty of appetizers, they were tasty!

We had reservations and came in early. No one in the restaurant but everyone at the bar. We asked…read morefor a bigger table away from the spraying water from the crashing surf. Yes the seating is right on top of the ocean! We were told the seating was for reservations and we were given a tiny table. The food was not good. My plate was grilled fish swimming in a plate of water and it was cold food. My husband's food was cold too and the fries were inedible and undercooked. We have lots of options in Kona, HI so we need not go back to this grill.

Just stopped at South Kona Grindz on our way from Black Beach to our resort in Kona and had a great…read moreexperience. Sit in the backyard/patio and you'll feel nature all around you and Hawaiian music in the background. In this day the weather got a bit darker and cool, so we sat there looking around taking in so much beauty. It was so relaxing! The menu had variety and the prices very reasonable. We had the veggie burrito, fish and chips and bbq sandwich. Everything was fresh and delicious. Too bad they didn't offer alcoholic drinks because I was really craving a Big Wave, but it's ok since I they did have local coffee. The lady kindly served it in a to-go cup and off we went. Great little place with Hawaiian vibes and good food!

Service was super friendly and our server was very accommodating, answering my multitude of…read morequestions. Food was excellent: I loved my Ono plate with fresh, hot sweet potato fries and hubby loved his Taco Tuesday Ono tacos. Don't miss their chips and pineapple salsa! Location is a little off-putting- doesn't look like much when you park and enter, but the back patio has a stunning view of the beautiful rainforest. Very casual.

Great dining experience on the deck overlooking ocean. Great…read morecalamari. Seafood pasta bowl was excellent. Several different entrees, all good, enjoyed by our group. A stop every time we come to Kona.

Went for dinner and drinks with the family. Run runner was super good. The new manager is SO NICE…read moreand was busting his buns all through the crazy night. He SAVED the night on more than one occasion. This is one of our favorite stops as it's super close to our house. The views are undeniably some of the best in Kona. They have amazing outdoor patio areas with fire pits. Perfect for gathering.

I have had pizza in the People's Republic of China, all over Europe, Africa and the USA. I am here…read moreto testify that Black Rock Pizza in Captain Cook is now my all time favorite. Their homemade sauce and dough is phenomenal. The drinks are great! My favorite is the black sand margarita. The staff is wonderful.. so far we have eaten here twice on our stay.

Black rock always has friendly service, good vibes and super hot pizza! such a great stop. Service…read moreis also very fast.

We had a really enjoyable dinner at Social Club, and it's definitely one of the better dining…read moreexperiences in the Waikoloa area. Pro tip: When you make your reservation, ask for a table with a view. Otherwise, you might find yourself in the "VIP section"... which apparently stands for Very Important Passageway--right by the exit. We started with the hot wings, and wow... the house-made sauces were fantastic. They had just the right balance of flavor and heat without overpowering the wings. The real stars, though, were the handmade Italian noodles. You can tell the chef puts genuine care into every sauce--each one tasted thoughtfully crafted, full of personality, and made with a lot of love. We paired them with an Italian Chianti that was a pleasant surprise from their modest but well-chosen wine list. It was an excellent match for the pasta. That said, I kept eyeing the Rutherford Cabernet and now wish I'd gone for the big Cab! The bread was a little on the stale side, but the excellent olive oil helped redeem it. In an area where many restaurants seem geared either entirely toward tourists or entirely toward locals, Social Club strikes a really nice balance. Great food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere make it a place we'd happily return to. 4.5 stars from us--and next time, we're requesting that view and ordering the Rutherford Cab!

Great ambiance and authentic Northern Italian cuisine with handmade pastas and a fusion of local…read moreingredients and flavors. Dishes you know, alongside others you get to discover. Upstairs offers a relaxed evening with a patio and a peek at the sunset, while downstairs has a more intimate feel and experienced staff. Whether up or down, the food and hospitality make for a really enjoyable dining experience.

Food: Great!…read more Service: you, as a customer, need to think fast and know what you are ordering before your turn. They are busy and food is running out. They will take your order and put them together fast. It's like a fast assembly line. Ambiance: you are not going for the ambulance. You go in, wait in the long line, hoping that the food does not run out, order, get the food and leave. Awesome food! Will be back!

I gave Da Poke Shack 2 stars. Poor quality, tourist trap!…read more I was really looking forward to trying this spot, but I left feeling pretty disappointed. The portions were quite small and felt very overpriced for what you actually get. ~$30 for a small takeout box. Worse yet, the fish itself was not that good, I found that many of the pieces were stringy and tough to chew, which is definitely not what I expect when getting fresh poke. The shop itself didn't look very clean inside, and the staff was not very nice or welcoming when taking our order. To top it all off, the parking situation was super horrible with no easy spots available anywhere nearby. Between the small, stringy portions, the high prices, and the hassle to even park, it fell way short of the hype for me.