I had an amazing stay at one of their vacation rentals in Kohala Ranch while here on The Big Island…read moreof Hawaii. The home was like staying at a 5 star resort with ocean and sunset views, a large pool, a jacuzzi spa that could easily fit 15 people and 4 bedrooms with two master suites. The 4 bathrooms were very useful when everyone was was getting ready to go out. The staff were very helpful showing us the ins and outs of the home and all the great features. I highly recommend renting a home instead of staying at the hotels if you want privacy and a much cheaper rate per night for each room. We had 9 people in our group and it was about $75 per person per night staying at this home. Can't beat that price for a private estate in Hawaii! Thank you

My family and I stayed at 62-3600 Amaui 316. This brand new home and location are amazing! I love…read morethe open floor plan with a beautiful kitchen and living room that opens to the backyard. It is such a beautifully designed and welcoming space that is always functional. We really enjoyed barbecuing and relaxing in the private pool and spa. This house is so well designed and spacious. The sunset view is also incredible. We also loved that this home is just a short drive to some of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. Thank you Hawaii VRBO for the BEST family vacation experience!

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

Kale salad and lobster & pasta dish absolutely divine. We are returning next week! Thrilled to add…read morethis wonderful family run restaurant to our list of musts when we visit Hawaii again.

BEST FOOD ON THE ISLAND. As a seasoned traveler, local…read moretransplant, and self-proclaimed foodie, I will be the first to admit that some of the food on the island is not what visitors would get excited about. However, I would make a reservation and drive 2 1/2 hours for this place, and I am not exaggerating when I say that I think they have the BEST food on the island - I have been searching this island for good restaurants for the last 3 years. I had their lobster ravioli, a side of focaccia bread, a matcha lemonade, and tiramisu. EVERYTHING is made fresh here and the attention to detail and flavors is evident in every plate. The ravioli was surprisingly filling and I savored every bite. The pasta was perfectly al dente. And, the flavors, juicy lobster and creamy sauce were balanced just right. The sauce was so tasty I wanted to lick the plate. I thought about ordering a second side of bread to clean it off, but was able to practice self-control (barely lol). I won't go into detail about the drinks or dessert only because I could write a full essay. But, I will say that everything I had here was well-worth my investment and I will absolutely be making the drive back out here again soon. Of all the places on the island, I would say you MUST try this place. And, shoutout to Claudia and the servers for exceptional service. We are so lucky to have you on this island. Much mahalos for the amazing food and experience here. My friends, I will say it again- Cipriano's has the BEST food on the island. Stop what you are doing right now and make a reservation.

This was our daily breakfast spot while at the Westin Hapuna Beach resort. Lots of food choices and…read moreyes, comes with a price tag as decribed by other yelpers. Wasn't crowded during out vacation so we don't have any issues about long lines or not being attended to. Would love to try all the fool lol but I enjoyed the omelet and waffle bar the best. Just be watchful of those little birds....comes with the view!

If you're staying at the Hapuna Beach resort try to get the daily breakfast package. It's really…read moreworth it. The views are Amazing. The choices are great. They try to switch things up daily with different types of eggs Benedict. Different pancakes. Plus they also have an omelette bar. Their waffles are yummy too!! Service is excellent. I looked foward to getting up at 7am every morning and heading down stairs to breakfast. Enjoy the pics!

Great local market with fresh fish, poke and made to order food. Ordered the two choice poke bowl…read more The staff were super generous with portions. Love the side choices! Great stop along the Hwy

Best poke around! We…read morefound this place last year and this year, we had to come back. We got the Shoyu and sunrise as well as a small order of cucumber salad. The fish was fresh. It melted in your mouth. It was seasoned incredibly well. We got white rice and imitation crab. The cucumber salad was out of this world. I couldn't get enough. The service has always been top notch. They were friendly and had a pleasant smile. There's not much seating but they have a counter top with a few chairs. It's an hour from Kona but well worth the drive. 100% recommend.

We had such a great experience! Tammy took our order and she was absolutely wonderful. Friendly,…read moreattentive, and made us feel really taken care of. I ordered the tiki burger with fries and my husband had the rolled chicken tacos, and everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Highly recommend!

Hole-in-the-wall kind of place with good burgers. We had the "original" burger (with beef patty)…read moreand a tiki burger (with black bean veggie patty). It's hard to find a good veggie patty, but this was perfect. Moist, crispy edges, looked homemade (I think it was?). Tiki burger could've used more sauce, maybe, but it hit the spot. We had onion rings on the side with housemade ranch dressing. The burgers weren't too huge or messy. They offered to let us fill our own water bottles, which we did. No wait at about 1:30 pm, and the food came out quickly! The staff is very pleasant. Inside is pretty tiny, but we had an ideal table by the window where the breeze felt like air conditioning. Next time, we'll also try the shave ice or ice cream.

Absolutely fabulous food!!! I had the spicy ahi rice bowl, hubby has Korean chicken and teriyaki…read morebeef rice bowl. So fresh. Was pretty quick but we'd wait an hour. Loved the wasabi ginger. The couple working was so friendly and helpful. Don't miss this place for a special lunch.

Katsu chicken & fries! Yes please. We also got cooked chicken sushi. Pretty, fresh & tasty! So glad…read morethey are next door to the best shaved ice place. Friendly owner at this small clean to go spot! Check it out!

Fast-casual service. In the AM, it's your average coffee bar (with an exceptional ocean view). I…read moreenjoyed the latte with the view. Seasonal lattes. Typical syrup selections (+ sugar free Vanilla & caramel) & dairy-free milk options (almond, soy, oat). Note: There's limited food/ drink options other than the resort-owned establishments. Would I usually pay $7 for a latte? No. But when you're on vacation and there are limited coffee options (besides the in room coffee maker), I guess the answer is Yes.

I'm writing this review from Piko Coffee + Bar…read more.. It's a beautiful place to hang for a coffee, snack, or cocktail when staying at the Westin Hapuna! It also happened to be where we hung out and ate pizza and had drinks during the latest tsunami warning! Luckily, we were safe there and there wasn't any damage. Piko offers a different menu based on time of day, plenty of grab and go options all day long and there is also a filtered water station available. Service is fast casual and friendly. We've only been at this hotel for 48 hours and I've been here on three occasions so far and have a feeling I'll be here plenty more during our stay.

My go-to shave ice and ice cream spot on this side of the Big Island!…read more Service is smiley and friendly. I love the different flavors for the shave ice--I always get what I consider to be more Hawaiian or tropical (after all, when in Rome...) Portions are large! In November 2025, I got the 3 flavor guava pineapple and all natural lychee $6 but in the past, I've also enjoyed li hing mui, guava, and lilikoi with mochi (+$1), as well as pina colada! I keep coming back and so should you!

GPS took me to the wrong address.. but I prevailed and found it! Delicious after a day at Hapuna…read morebeach! Coconut ice cream is delicious! The $6 shaved ice 3 flavors is a very generous size. My was so delicious w pina colada , blue vanilla and lilikoi. Sooo yummy.

While up in Kohala we swung by Seabird Coffee for breakfast and a pick-me-up. You'll see the cute,…read moregleaming Airstream camper as you approach. At present, they're 2 months new and already building a reputation for producing great drinks and delectable food. We picked up a hot caramel latte, iced matcha hibiscus latte, their brekky sandwich, burrito, and their sweet creation - the cinnamon roll waffle. We feel like we hit the jackpot of breakfast spots. Emma and Celeste are friendly and focused on customer service with aloha and a smile. While there are a few tables in the space they share with Ocean Sports, it's also perfect as takeaway for enjoying at a nearby beach. When you're in the area during their operating hours, do yourself a favor and stop by.

Seabird Cafe is a solid stop for coffee before you head out for the day. The barista was friendly,…read moreand my iced matcha latte (oat milk + vanilla bean syrup) was nicely balanced, not overly earthy. We came in around 9am on a Monday and they were already out of breakfast sandwiches, which was a bummer, but the chocolate chunk macadamia cookie more than made up for it. Worth a try for a quick bite and caffeine before your adventures.