Fantastic place. We sat at bar. Great service. They made a…read moregreat Old Fashioned. We had eggplant parmigiana--amazing! Then we had fresh local fish--ahi veggies,gnocchi Finished w tiramisu. OMG Great ambience! Loved it!!

I don't usually leave reviews like this, but this one earned it…read more I ordered two pizzas (chicken pesto and diavola), walked about half a mile round trip to pick them up myself, and my total was already around $60. Decided to add a bucatini carbonara... and that alone was another $60. What I got for that price was honestly shocking. The portion was small, barely any visible toppings, and looked like something you'd expect as a side--not a premium pasta dish. For $60, I expected something generous, rich, and worth the splurge. This felt like a complete mismatch between price and value. After spending $120 total and putting in the effort to pick it up myself, this just felt disappointing. I don't mind paying for quality--but this wasn't it. Really wanted to love this place, but this experience missed the mark.

I always like giving my honest review…read more 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. We got a fabulous table with a view of the water, which was beautiful. The restaurant is very clean and a very simple ambience. 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!

Located in Kings Shops, this place has an extensive menu. I love their fish and chips. The batter…read moreis 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..

We went for dinner. We had reservations, so we were seated immediately. We were not having drinks…read moreso straight away ordered burger to share. Service was good and quick. Burger was ok, nothing extra ordinary. Ambience is good and I think they have good drinks on menu. Will revisit sometime.

Stopped by on a warm day for some lunch! Extremely fast service -- started off with the Pork…read moreNachos, which were extremely flavorful. The mojitos were also amazing for the heat. The kalbi short rib and the menchi-katsu burger were absolutely divine! Nice spot, good ambiance, and awesome service. A must when visiting this side of town.

Stopped in to this place on our way back to our hotel in Kona. The food was really tasty, and I…read moreappreciated how I could order just a hamburger patty on the side. Although I did enjoy the food, I had a couple gripes. First, they add a 15% surcharge to all orders, even though they make you order off the kiosk. I really don't understand why they do that, because you're basically inputting the order yourself. I wish they would just bake it into the prices because it seems kinda sketchy. That really drives the price up. The second is that their Maui root beer tap was down. My husband was really looking forward to a root beer float with root beer fresh from the tap. They were offering Barq's in the can as an alternative, but it's not the same. So while the food is good, beware that 15% and maybe call first if you have your heart set on a Maui Root Beer Float.

what a great surprise excellent service wonderful food at a decent price, very friendly staff had…read morethe double burger and onion rings. The onion rings were very crispy. Some of the best onion rings I've had in a long time. I love their secret sauce whatever it is taste great if you get there at lunchtime expect a little bit of a wait. It's pretty popular with local people. Thanks surf burger

First of all, WHAT?! How can everything we had be a 10/10? Not just the food, but the service as…read morewell. I am so happy that my husband & I got to experience this restaurant while in Hawai'i. For starters, we ordered their special lobster salad (with lobster, mango, avocado, and pickled hearts of palm) and their mushroom side dish. Both were absolutely packed with flavor, and the lobster salad especially included very new flavors for us both. The mushrooms were out of this WORLD! For entrees, we ordered the spicy lobster ravioli and their mushroom side curried macadamia nut fish (swordfish). Each bite was a little taste of fishy heaven for both dishes. We are so happy with our visit here, and cannot wait for the opportunity to come back and try more amazing, home-grown food. Thank you for this wonderful experience!

We had a great dinner here. The staff was very friendly. We got one appetizer off of the special…read moremenu. It was ahi with coconut milk, onions, and jalapeños. It was served with purple potato chips. It was a great combination of sweet, salty, and spicy tastes. We also got the appetizer size of the lobster ravioli. I loved this dish. It also had a bit of chili oil and creaminess in the sauce. Main dishes were great! I loved that they offered a choose two option. I so often struggle with which dish I absolutely want. Merriman's makes it easy. You get glad dishes of two options. My family loved and took full advantage of this option. My daughter got the island beef and the lamb chops. She preferred the lamb chops to the beef. My husband got the island beef and the catch of the day. I got the fish special that came with a spanakopita. It was delicious! I loved the flavors.

One of the best meals I've had while visiting the Big Island. Located in Queens Marketplace, I…read morebelieve they've only been open 4-5 months. Upon walking in, dark woods, open kitchen, bar seating, and a few tables. Definitely a more upscale vibe compared to its surrounding area. Started off with a cocktail ( Hibiscus Tea-Ni) which was very tasty. Then I got the Beef Tartare to start off and that was so good!! I love the bread that they pair it with. Usually I'm used to beef tartare being served with something thin but I liked how Patina pairs their beef tartare with an actual bread that was soft and pillowy when biting but also had a crunch to it. Followed that up with the flat iron steak with tallow fries and that was another perfect pairing. Steak was perfectly cooked to my medium rare desire and I loved smearing the steak with the sauce that it was cooked with. The tallow fries came with a special ketchup and that was so good as well! Definitely be back whenever I'm visiting.

Our party of 4 arrived expecting to confirm all of the excellent reviews. Friends recommended…read more Patina so we were excited to try a new place. The service was good and the waiter shared the focus of the restaurant and the reason for the name Patina. We tried two itty bitty cocktails. One was the creation of the day and the waiter described it eloquently, but our guest took one look at it and asked if I wanted it. He ordered a different drink because it was so small and "feminine." It was ridiculously small, pretty but minimal alcohol. As for the food; two of us had pasta which was not flavorful. My friend didn't eat hers. There were six pastas with an unflavorful sauce. I'm sorry to say it, but the pasta did not taste fresh. The chicken was good nothing special and the tacos were very small. We laughed. Honestly, we all four left hungry. The seating wasn't necessarily comfortable, and the sun was shining in our eyes. We adjusted the curtain so we were more comfortable. We never saw the chef as other reviews mention. We had cheesecake for dessert and it was over cooked. It did not have a creamy consistency. Disappointing because we were still hungry and thought dessert would be the perfect balance. The prices are high and the serving sizes very small. I'm sure this is good for some people, but it was not what we expected. When I look at the reviews I have to wonder if they had an off night when we were there. There was one other couple seated when we arrived. When we were leaving I noticed about 5 other parties seated.

Delicious food, great service! This was my second visit,…read moreand while there was a bit of a wait for a table, the bar seating was wide open. I had the Waikoloa Moco, and it was amazing. Great, friendly service too!

Delicious food. Excellent service. Always busy! They have a…read morevery well rounded menu: hearty plates, sweet treats and diet-friendly items. Staff are friendly and attentive.

We had such a great experience at Gill's Lanai. The food was absolutely incredible--so fresh and…read moredelicious. We ordered the tofu tacos and the tofu banh mi, and both were amazing. They have great vegan options, but also offer non-vegan dishes as well. The staff was truly wonderful. It was raining when we went, and they even brought our food out to us in the rain, which we really appreciated. The atmosphere is so cute--you can sit upstairs under all the lights, stay dry, and just enjoy the whole vibe. The only downside we noticed was that the price for sides of sauce felt a bit expensive. But overall, such a great spot with amazing food and kind service--we'd definitely come back!

INCREDIBLE FRESH FISH!! I had the fresh catch of the day (AKU) and might I add I've never had…read moreAku?!? And I was pleasantly surprised! Texture and flavor was delicious- similar to ahi!! This location is perfectly placed off the road BUT don't be fooled! It is not "empty" there's a whole upstairs patio with plenty of shaded seating areas! The food came piping hot and did not take long (15 min tops - 3 orders ahead of ours). The patio space was my favorite! It added the outdoor vibe and didn't take away from the food experience!