Great music Tuesday night & awesome vegetarian choices with incredible fresh ingredients!read more

Went to the big island on vacay and tried a few local kombucha brands before finding Big Island…read moreBooch. Every flavor I tried was rich and delicious. I was particularly fond of the Jun varietals - very unique and delightful. If you're looking for a fantastic fermented brew search no further than Big Island Booch!

Overboard IPA on tap…read more Rockies fish bites (Ono) Friendly staff A good time to be alive!

Great food and great service!! We enjoyed our meals and…read morebeer. The poke nachos were amazing. I also enjoyed the fish bites and garlic fries. My daughter enjoyed her burger and her brownie with ice cream. The golden sabbath beer was so good.

Had the chance to experience the Kahuwai Cookhouse, located in the Kona Village Resort on the Big…read moreIsland. the venue is about 7 miles north of Kailua-Kona on the way to Waimea. If you have the chance, you should check out this venue if you are looking for a memorable experience. Led by chef Junior Ulep, the restaurant is run with precision on all levels. Chef Junior is from Haliewa from Oahu's North Shore with experience at at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel all on Hawaii Island. He took the time to explain his process and his passion which is evident in all aspects of our experience. We decided to order the dishes family style and they were great at accommodating the splitting and plating of the dishes and firing them in perfect sequence. We started with the Ahi Poke Loaded Nachos consisting of Taro chips, scallions, furikake, Maui onion, chili oil, unagi sauce. Next was the off menu surprise from the chef of a curry based shrimp cooked over Kiawe wood. Not sure of the exact ingredients, but the presentation was amazing. Then the Broke da Mouth Asian Slaw Salad. Ramen noodles, Napa cabbage, avocado, carrots, red bell peppers, Kahiko Māla`ai herbs, macadamia nuts, wontons, sesame-yuzu vinaigrette After that we had the Carnitas Tacos. Kalua pork, corn tortillas, Pico de Gallo, avocado, ancho chili salsas, pickled onions And Finally the Get Shorty Sandwich. So delicious. 12 hr Smoked short ribs, horseradish aioli, aged cheddar cheese, pickled red onion Chef Junior really went out of his way to make our experience special, and to let us know of his vision for the venue and the future. We can't wait to be back and see how this evolves.

This was hands down the best dinner experience we've had on our trip. We are on day 5 of 7. Their…read moreservice was excellent; they touched the tables just right, gave us the option of still water or sparkling water, they provided the best focaccia bread with flakey salt and olive oil. We sat right by the kitchen and were able to watch them make our dinner. The chef came out and personally spoke to us about our dinner. I got the vegetarian cauliflower dish the adobo sauce was hands down one of the best sauces I've ever had, my husband got the burger medium rare and he said it was perfect and the fries were crispy, my daughter got the kids slider and thought they were delicious (easy could of fed two kiddos with a smaller appetite), my other daughter had the butter noodles which is on the menu but she's super picky and they accommodated her without a blink, for our youngest we got a side of fruit it was amazing fresh fruit with a good variety. At the end another chef came by and asked if our girls would enjoy dessert, we got the mango and coconut lime sorbet. They were so luscious , creamy, and full of flavor. We sat "inside" it was an open concept with no doors or window to the restaurant. The kitchen had screens to keep the bugs out. There was gentle music playing in the background. Most places we've been the music has been so loud we can't hear each other or think. It was right on the ocean so we got to listen to the ocean waves and watch them crash on the shore. If I could give them more stars I would.

It will be hard for me to eat out elsewhere after trying Chef Felix, Michelle, and Team's fare…read more Buffet-style setup of hot food and salad. Hot foods included flavorful and healthy dishes like ahi cake, tri-tip, bacon fried rice, adobo, and vegetable stir-fry as well as Indian dal, Spanish beans, and 3 other veggie subjis. About a dozen options from the hot bar to choose from. Each dish has its own unique flavor profile. It's like I have my own personal chefs!

Love this place!. The chef's braised lamb, ginger coconut milk sweet potatoes and his wife's curry…read moredishes are aming my favorites. But honestly everything I've had there has been good. The salad bar has tons of goodies that always look fresh. I love the fact that they use all healthy ingredients. Most dishes are gluten and sugar free. The owner and workers are always up beat and very personable. The play fun island tunes. It truly is a happy place to eat. They also added a wonderful outdoor deck for dining.

I love the laid back, super chill vibe of Pahoa, and the Smoothie Shack fits in perfectly!…read more After finding treasures at The Mystic Closet, we were in need of some sustenance and thus wandered - luckily - onto the patio of the Shack! In no time, we had a beautiful açaí bowl and smoothie to bring us back to life. The server gave us excellent recommendations and was so kind - this was a fantastic respite and I genuinely wish I was basking in the sun and grubbing on this bowl right now!

Pāhoa Smoothie Shack is absolutely amazing. Everything is organic, fresh, and tastes incredible --…read moreyou can really tell they care about quality. The açaí bowls are so good, easily some of the best I've had. Ashley is awesome and makes the experience even better with her friendly, welcoming energy and great service. This place is a true gem with amazing food and amazing people. Highly recommend!

Nice little hidden gem when you go to Kalapana. It is a must stop. Get your smoothie or acai bowl…read more Service is great and being outside to enjoy the true Hawaiian atmosphere.

Stopped by here for some smoothie and kombucha. I don't usually drink kombucha but I tried the…read morehibiscus bliss and found it quite refreshing. I also tried the Hawaiian sunrise smoothie, but it was a little too strong on the papaya for me, and the first ingredient was listed on the menu as strawberry so I was expecting more of that flavor. Each drink was around 7-8 dollars. Overall friendly service and nice place to stop by for a rest. There's lots of other vendors around to check out in the area as well.

Love this place! Great sourdough breads, fabulous carrot cake, splendid coffees. It's all served…read morewith aloha spirit. I keep going back.

Great little Place to grab a quick breakfast sandwich on…read moreyour way out of town. The bacon,cheese and egg bagel is awesome. Price seemed a little high but that's pretty much h everywhere you go these days.

Kelley made us feel welcome and was super-friendly and attentive. She put on fun music and local…read morekine video of Merrie Monarch from the previous night. Fun atmosphere, friendly vibes, and yummy grinds made it a great lunch repast. We will definitely be back

Great beverages. I had the mushroom blend with steamed oat milk and it was delicious. The patio…read morespace at the back is peaceful, so serene...

Their Royal Rose was absolutely delicious. They have all the milk alternative options. I loved the…read morevarieties of flavors they offer. There have several seating areas. The back patio was gorgeous set amount the foliage. The clothing store it is connected to was also very fun. Highly recommend stopping in and taking a moment to enjoy.

This community cafe offers vegetarian fare from fresh ingredients sourced from their farms…read more The jalapeño ulu burger was fantastic (add the mango hot sauce they offer). The lunch was so good we bought the carrot cake and a French press coffee for desert. Highly recommend!

Sweet Cane is a health-conscious, organic, farm-to-table cafe, offering sandwiches, fresh…read morejuices/smoothies, and vibrant acai bowls. My favorite items are the acai and pitaya bowl as they are loaded with fresh banana, granola, coconut flakes. I also chose to get the omega add on for bee pollen, honey, chia, and hemp seeds for extra fiber! I am so happy to see that their bowls are still amazing as always. Highly recommend their fruit juices and bowls for nature's dessert to give you a boost for the day.