I always like giving my honest review. Everything was great about this restaurant. Reservations were easy to get for a family of three the night before on a Friday night at 6:30 PM. The hostess was very friendly and we got seated right away as soon as we checked in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We got a fabulous table with a view of the water, which was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very clean and a very simple ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress was very friendly. What I love the most about this restaurant is they have a lot of gluten friendly options, including a gluten friendly fish and chips, which is very hard to find anywhere else! I didn't feel like eating fish and chips, but I ordered that grilled chicken candy bacon sandwich with a gluten-free bun and it was amazing! My husband got the steak burger and he said it was so good! The fries were really good as well. So what was interesting about this restaurant is that we did not have silverware at our table, we did not get our water filled or drinks refilled, and when we were done with our meal, our waitress just brought the check without asking if we want dessert or not? Which we were planning on it for sure, I mean we are on vacation! So that's why I took away a star for those things. Our waitress seem very busy, but the restaurant didn't seem overwhelming and busy so I don't know what the issue was. They also had to go and wash some spoons for our dessert. I just thought that was odd. But the dessert was amazing. That cheesecake was really good and the chocolate lava cake was delicious! read more

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Located in Kings Shops, this place has an extensive menu. I love their fish and chips. The batter is really unique with seasonings and crunchiness. There are also lots of yummy appetizer options like crab cakes and octopus. My daughter loved the kids pasta/penne as well. Only negative was they are super slow about the drinks. I ordered a lemonade and it never came and when I asked about it, they said they were all out... odd.. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A great restaurant with huge bay windows looking out to the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drink menu had plenty of options and the lemonade was amazing. Our waiter was super attentive and helpful. read more

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Foster's Kitchen is located within King's Shop. We had reservations, but when we arrived there was no host at the booth outside the restaurant. There were a few other parties hovering around, all of us wondering how we'd get checked in. As we continued to wait outside, it started to rain. Finally we're seated about 30 minutes after our reservations. The kids were given a coloring sheet (their menu), but no crayon. No one came around our table for some time, so we finally walked to the front to ask for a couple of crayons since the kids were already antsy from the long wait outside. It was not a great start to our dining experience. Finally our server comes over, and she is very friendly. We just didn't see her much throughout our meal. The food got mostly positive reviews. What we ordered: + Bruschetta - everyone enjoyed this + Steak & Shrimp - this was good + Pasta Cajun Shrimp - this was very good except it was missing the garlic toast that was supposed to come with it. We didn't see our server again to ask. + Fish tacos - just so-so. There's hardly any fish. It was mostly toppings (slaw, guacamole, sour cream, pico). + Paniolo Salad - this is a salad with steak. Very good. Unfortunately the decent food was overshadowed by the poor (lack of) service. read more

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We came here for dinner to try something new and unfortunately none of us liked our dishes. I got the pasta chicken pesto that sounded good but started tasting bland and unappetizing the more I ate it. I left most of it untouched. My sister and mom got the tomato bisque but didn't enjoy that it was cream based. My dad got the fish and chips which he said felt overcooked and my brother got a Cajun pasta. Service was a bit slow and the management was nice enough to comp two meals since we didn't enjoy our experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cute place tho with a nice view of the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We saw this place while at King's Shops and decided to give it a try for dinner. Considering that it was a Monday night, the food took a while (about 30 mins) to come out. Also, the food could've been much better. Pasta dish was bland, garlic bread had no garlic flavor, some of the pasta was undercooked, and the steak was tough. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place could've used more lighting. The string lights just didn't put out enough brightness. The atmosphere was lacking[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The saving grace was the server who was attentive, professional and courteous. read more

It's a decent place to eat. Nothing horrible and nothing special. Steak was seasoned well and huge but had a few spots underdone and quality of meat wasn't great. Mashed potatoes and sautéed veggies were well executed. Steak came out pretty fast so I think it suffered from coming out of the fridge and being cooked immediately. IYKYK Service was adequate and friendly enough. read more

Foster's Kitchen Waikoloa - 20 oz ribeye, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies - American Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

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Popped in here for a late lunch/early dinner during happy hour. Food was OK, nothing wrong with it, just nothing special, Same with cocktails. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view is of the little pond in the middle of the resort, so you got a water view, but not the ocean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Was really feeling like trying some fresh fish today. Looking around for some options I came across fosters. For the day they had a blue marlin steak with a sesame glaze. It turned out great! The fish was well cooked, it was not dry at all and had so much flavor! It came on top of a bed of veggies and mash that were also equally well cooked. read more

Foster's Kitchen Waikoloa - American Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

Wow! We walked in late and they accommodated seven of us. The food was fantastic and Pauly was so awesome. We had crab cakes, calamari, steak, shrimp, side vegetables, and cheesecake. Food was delish, restaurant was convenient, and our service was great. Our server suggested a Hawaiian root beer and it was yummy. No picture because we were too busy enjoying our meal! Thanks Pauly! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a table with a beautiful view of the lake.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu had a lot of variety of food options. Vegetarian, fresh fish, and so much more. I had the fresh fish of the day, Marlin, and it was delicious. My wife had a veggie sandwich with fries. She really enjoyed it. The server was fantastic too. read more

Foster's Kitchen Waikoloa - Fresh catch of the day (Marlin) with a lemon caper sauce, mashed potatoes and veggie medley. Crisp wonton strips were on the top. - American Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

The food is OMG! I had the Steakhouse Pasta.. I told Oliva, it was..O..the BIG O! I can't print the actual word! My hubby had the stuffed chicken, also a superb choice. Guy Fieri recommendation. Pauly was an excellent server as well. Very attentive. Both he and Olivia checked on us frequently. Highly recommend this restaurant! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful setting on the lake.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had an amazing experience today for Mother's Day lunch! We frequent here at least once a month. We were greeted and served by Arnold. His customer service is amazing and we have become friends. He always provides us with excellent service. Today we met another amazing individual who took time to visit and chat at our table. Olivia was sincerely warm and friendly. She asked what I was going to have for lunch and returned later to ask me how I enjoyed it! (I had the Mother's Day special which was sooo delicious!) Towards the end of our meal, I was blessed with the most amazing surprise! I received an envelope from Olivia! The letter inside made me feel extra special and valued. Not many establishments take time to give back to their customers. A gift certificate was also enclosed for me to use on a future visit. Thank you for giving back to the community. The letter was very well written and heartfelt. The amazing food along with great customer service makes this restaurant unique. Mahalo from the bottom of my heart! read more

The view was pleasant. It was comfortable, and we really liked the salad and the steak was tender and flavorful. In addition, along with the salad I also had the gumbo two days out of Three ! It was really good! On the second day the mango mojito was so good we had two and our servers were Albert on day one and Pua on day two' They were both on point! I'd obviously go here again quickly and I would recommend Foster's Kitxhen because the food is good! read more

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We made reservations and they sat us immediately. Service was great but the food is amazing!! I had the chicken pesto pasta with garlic bread and my husband had the ahi stir fry. Both were delicious! Would recommend again and again! read more

Foster's Kitchen Waikoloa - Pesto pasta - American Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is one of the sit down restaurants in Kings market. It's a little more upscale but still family friendly with a sports bar feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was very kind though a little slow at first. They did have a group of 25 that night though, so that could explain it. The food came out quick and was pretty tasty. My Cajun shrimp pasta was flavorful and had juicy prawns. My husband and son loved the steak. The steak salad was also raved about. Overall, it's a solid dinner spot if you're staying in Waikoloa. read more

The food was exceptional, fresh and very flavorful. The service by Patricia, was amazing. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and made great libations. The manager, Ana was also very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this restaurant! read more

Cajun Shrimp Pasta - little bit salty and watery to my taste- if they can tone down the salt and make it more creamy that would be better Country Fried Chicken - delicious juicy fried chicken made of chicken breast and creamy sauce over it, satay garlic vegetable with garlic creamy mashed potato, very good . Lilikoi cheesecake - Graham crusted cracker with no bake cheesecake and Lilikoi syrup is sweet and sour combination, cheesecake is light Ambience is okay, a little hot inside. read more

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We ordered the Ahi Tuna Tacos & they were fabulous! grilled just right, pink in the center with avocado & sour cream to top it off, pico de gallo & shredded cabbage on the inside!!! They also had some nice hot sauce to add. Plus with the 20 oz draft beer's it was a winner. Our hostess Nina was superb & sitting outside was wonderful. Very quick service too! Highly recommend this place. read more

Lunch at Foster's again! Arnold and Olivia took care of my family with Aloha. Many laughs and accommodations for my kids. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very friendly place for the kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the lake view inside with ac was exactly what we needed after golfing all morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great service. Best mai tai in Waikoloa Fresh made juice. New updated appetizer menu and great happy hour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice bar and clean open kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It's possible that my feelings are clouded by a rough travel day but this was quite a letdown. A lot of the problems actually stemmed from a very haphazard take out production. First off we were missing a couple items from our order. Also the salads had dressings on the side but no lids so by the time they got home, they were dressed anyway. The fish tacos were ok and if I had them for half the price at my local pub I might find it satisfactory. Fish, cabbage, pico(which was really just tomatoes), sour cream. We asked for the habanero oil on the side but even that didn't contribute anything. Super boring and no where near the value. The kids burger with Mac and cheese was disappointing as well. Oddly ununiform patty. The Mac and cheese desperately lacked seasoning. Overall a really disappointing showing. I don't think I will return. read more

From the moment my family and I walked into Foster's Kitchen in Waikoloa, we were met with the kind of warmth that stays with you. Olivia, the manager, welcomed us with genuine kindness and such a personal touch that we instantly felt at home. She was so thoughtful and so easy to talk to that it honestly felt like she had known us for years. Two nights later we came back, and this is the part that really shows who she is. Olivia remembered each of us by name. She greeted us with the same love and warmth she showed the first night, and it meant so much to us. That level of care is rare, and it set the tone for both of our visits. Our server that first night, Lisa, was incredible. She connected with every single one of us, shared her own favorite food and drink picks, and every recommendation she made was a hit. She talked with us, laughed with us, and just made the entire experience feel joyful and easy. The difference in service on the second visit made it clear just how above and beyond Lisa was. She brought something special to the table that is truly hard to match, and it made our first night unforgettable in the best way. The food was delicious. We had the wings and bruschetta for pupus, and they were so good that by the time our entrées came, we just shared club sandwiches because we were already full and completely happy. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. Between Olivia's warmth and Lisa's unforgettable service, Foster's Kitchen gave us two nights that we will absolutely remember. Wonderful food, genuine people, and hospitality that feels like home. We cannot wait to come back! read more

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Come into Fosters to grab some lunch before shopping and we were not disappointed. The service was quick and friendly. We got burgers and fish and chips with a nice view of the lake. It was the perfect stop to fuel up. Linda was the best server! It was perfect! The menu is great with a variety of things. Try their happy hour too from 3-5pm. Located inside the Kings Shop center! read more

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food is always good and service is great. Pauly in particular is an excellent staff member! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoy the calming views[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and try this place out! read more

We came for steak -- my son's 9th birthday request -- but the real revelation was the blue marlin fresh catch, which might be one of the best fish dishes I've ever had, and my standards are not low. Both my husband and I cleaned our plates! The steak delivered too; my son is convinced it's the best he's ever had and he takes that ranking very seriously. Pauly and Olivia made the whole night feel like we were visiting with friends. Highly recommend!! read more

We stopped here on our way back to Kona after a trip to Hawi. I can't say enough for the staff. They went out of their way to make our experience special. My husband and I shared an order of crab cakes and fish and chips, which were delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The setting in King's Marketplace was relaxing and we were able to enjoy a hula demonstration outside of the restaurant afterwards.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have had interactions with the owner after confusion on a reservation at his other restaurant and he went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of. Don't miss this one! read more

Located in the Kings Marketplace, we stop in every time we're up in the area. This trip, we stayed a week within walking distance and had lunch and happy hour 3 times...yeah, creatures of habit. Nice, open space on the water (golf course, not ocean), friendly service and really good grub and brews. Conner was our server 2 of the 3 times and Deb always greeted us with a smile and a "Welcome Back". Big fan of Ola Brewing , started with their hazy IPA. Perfect after a morning of imbibing salt water while body surfing! All 3 times, we gobbled down their fresh fish tacos...mahi. Three grilled corn tortillas with melted three cheese blend, Cajun grilled fresh catch, cabbage, fresh guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and finished with scratch habanero oil. These are overfilled delights that only need maybe some Spicy Ninja local hot sauce (the Mauna Magma is a fav!). During our happy hour venture, we did their firecracker wings...habanero, jalapeno and garlic brined wings are marinated then coated in a spicy breading and deep fried. Served with gorgonzola dressing and celery. Meaty and moist with a decent kick...though had to add some of the provided hot sauces. Overall, consistent, good experience. Eventually, we will try something different! read more

Excellent food and outstanding service! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server Sarah was attentive, friendly, and made us feel truly welcome throughout the meal. The overall dining experience exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to coming back. Highly recommend if you are visiting big island must come to this restaurant. We got to meet Olivia the restaurant manager, she was kind and friendly. read more

Amazing service! They welcomed us right before closing without a hint of rush. The fish special and the steak and shrimp were both delicious and full of flavor. Highly recommend stopping by if you're nearby. read more

Foster's Kitchen Waikoloa - Fresh catch of the day with polenta - American Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

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Ordered Chicken Pesto and hubby ordered Chicken & Bacon sandwich on grilled sourdough. Both choices were a good pick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat indoors for the A/C. It was too windy outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]View of the pond is visible anywhere in the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were a table of 4 and were seated at a corner table. When a table next to a window opened, with an obstructed view of the pond, they moved us there. A plus for our visiting friends. Each of our dishes were about $22-$25; normal price these days post-pandemic, 2026. Forgot to take pics. read more

The ambiance is a little dimly lit in the afternoon, but it's a decently open space that allows for a decent date night. The service is friendly, but we experience slow service and a long wait to get our food and water refilled. The food was alright. I had the BBQ chicken and ribs and it was basic food. Ribs were a little fatty for me but it's pork so to be expected. My wife had the Cajun pasta where she subbed chicken and she enjoyed it. read more

Foster's Kitchen Waikoloa - BBQ Chicken and Ribs with rice and potato salad - American Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

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My husband and I had dinner at Fosters Kitchen on our last night in Hawaii. I enjoyed the special and my husband enjoyed the fish & chips. Both were prepared perfectly. Curren, our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable with us. Olivia, the manager came to our table at the end to see how our dinner was. We appreciated the time she took to talk to us even though it was the end of her shift. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is small but comfortable and view of the lake was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We look forward to going again next time we are in Hawaii. read more

Food was amazing, really liked the garden salad with creamy gargonzola. Service was excellent given that they were extremely busy and somewhat understaffed. Peter especially was very helpful and helped us out (shoutout Peter). Very reasonable pricing. Would recommend and return in the future! read more

Killer food and Cocktails at Foster's in the Kings Shops in Waikoloa Resort. Olivia and Ana were super fun and kind and made sure our experience was a blast and first Class! Food was also incredible (best Gumbo I have ever eaten) and Cocktails from Leaith (sp?) Were spot on! Alaska Dave read more

Drinks are good and the food is delicious. The ambiance and server were great. We had ahi as appetizer and it was delicious!!! read more

Foster's Kitchen was within walking distance to our hotel (plus) and didn't feature live music, at least on the night we ate here (another plus). Although there was a hostess stand outside, it didn't seem to be manned and there was some confusion about how to get seated (minus). Luckily the bartender saw us and another party and shepherded us inside to be seated. Once seated, however, service was friendly and prompt. I ordered the Candied Bacon Chicken Sandwich (recommended by the waitstaff) and my husband got some sort of fish thing (maybe a fish burger?) His fish was moist and cooked perfectly. The candied bacon chicken sandwich was really good though I wish the bacon was sandwich-sized and didn't stick out the sides. For dessert, I got the lilikoi cheesecake, which was to die for and the nearly the best thing I had the entire trip. We went back a couple of nights later and got two Thai chicken salads to go. They were delicious although for $24, I would have liked a little more of everything. Overall, I was pleased with the quality of the food, the menu choices and especially the lilikoi cheesecake. read more

Foster's Kitchen Waikoloa - Fish sandwich. Pretty sure at least. - American Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

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Visited once and won't return. Some dishes should not be plated, let alone bring out to paying customers.

Food was top notch! Service was top notch! Our server Curren was top notch! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to have our final meal before we head home from vacation![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

they did not accommodate big parties when there's tables open. Very unfortunate. I will never be returning.