Our server was Kea and as somebody who enjoyed a drink out of the mermaid glass, I think that Kea…read moreabsolutely deserves the mermaid glass for her to birthday next month!!! Thanks for awesome service! Will be coming back to try more!

We went for a stroll along the strip and all of a sudden we were hungry for lunch. My son and his…read moregirl friend checked out the menu the other day and wanted to try this place out. We were seated immediately and as we were waiting for our server, my wife and friend were close by and wanted to meet us. We asked if we can move to a larger table and they were good! Our server was excellant with all the food choices for my son with allergies and checked with the kitchen just to be sure. I ordered the Duo Bao with Fried Shrimp and a side of fries. As for Pupus we ordered the Mac N Cheese Balls and Vegetable Empanadas. The appetizers came in quickly and they were hot and fresh. The Mac N Cheese balls were really good! It was coated w/ panko so it was really crunchy and had guava BBQ sauce along with sriracha sauce and topped with green onions. I must say it was very good. I loved the Veggie Empanadas! It had a balanced blend of the blackbeans, corn, jalapenos, onion and cheese sauce. The crust was handmade and yummy, Next is my Dua Bao with Fried Shrimp. The homemade sauce was sweet and balanced the dish with the pickled onions. I really loved the serrano peppers. The fries were good! Overall, from service to the foof, it was great!

Thank you to the GUYS of On the Rocks! We have spent 2 months on the Big Island and have visited On…read morethe Rocks more than we probably should have! The bartenders, every one of them, deserve 10 stars. They are so welcoming and make you feel like great friends! Thank you all for making our trip extra fun! Your Az Bud Light buddies!

the food was delicious. i got the pork sandwich (ate it before i remembered to take a picture) and…read moreit was delicious. my lava flow and my aunts pina colada were both great. the ambiance is fabulous with live music every night and you are right up on the sand watching the sunset and the waves. the only disappointment for me was our server. the service was INCREDIBLY slow and when we asked her to take a couple cups out of the way because we were running out of space on the table she rolled her eyes at us. she also didn't come back to check on us between the time we got our drinks and halfway through our meal which was unfortunate because we probably would've ordered a couple more rounds of drinks had she been back. * edit : servers name is amani. she disappeared every time we needed her all night. she dropped our checks and didn't come back for like 20 mins even though we immediately put our cards down. she wasn't friendly and she also didn't let us know it would be an up charge to sub fries for salad. she was rude and absent most the night and definitely put a damper on the experience.

The Bartender Gregory all round great personality…read more Himself is ideal customer service attitude

First, it's hard to find. But after being there I think they want it that way. The karaoke DJ…read morefavored the locals, the tourists barely got to sing, I felt like this was a locals only bar, tourists are welcome to buy drinks, but don't expect to sing at this karaoke bar. It's too bad too, because the vibe was good, and it was 40% tourist. Not like it was 100% locals juicing the vibe. I felt like the 40% tourists were more electric than the locals, but the locals got to sing 90% of the songs. Bottom line, if it wasn't for a good bartender would give a lower rating. The guy running the karaoke at this karaoke bar favors the regulars, which I understand, but it also means tourists feel unappreciated and left out. If you want to sing, stay out. If you want to hear locals sing this is your place. For example, one local lady sang 5 times in 2 hours, I put in 2 requests and got to sing 1. So if you want to hear other people sing and get treated like an unwanted tourist, this is the place for you.

We've come here quite a few times during our 2 month work trip for happy hour. It's a beautiful…read moreview and normally great service. however, during our recent visit we witnessed one of the chefs talking very poorly about their staff and customers. We always love to support small businesses everywhere we travel to. However, we will no longer be supporting or recommending this place if that's how they treat their employees. Sad to hear because our server/bartender was very accommodating. I hope they find people who appreciate their employees and can learn how to be more professional.

Aloha Vibes is a must visit. It's a small restaurant with a fantastic view of the ocean…read more We started with the edamame & shrimp ceviche and it was the perfect way to start. Both dishes were packed with flavor. The coconut shrimp and fish tacos were just as amazing! But the star of the night was the chef's special Swordfish. It was cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful and one of the best swordfish meals I've had in a very long time. The quality of the food , the fresh ingredients and attention to detail really stood out. Highly recommend trying but make reservations!

This spot is super laid back - walk up and order and bring your cocktails outside to lounge and…read morelook out at the ocean. I thought it was a fun spot to hangout and chill, enjoy drinks and vibe on island time. I got the ube pina - ube is so good.

If you ever found yourself at one of those slushy shot bars during your early-20s travel days, this…read moreplace will spark instant nostalgia. It's Kona's take on that vibe, and I have to say: it still hits. Grab a swing (literally some chairs are swings), sip a cocktail or a jello pouch (a slurpable jello shot), and let the cocktail do its thing. We recommend the tropical itch.

Venison!!!!! This place needs to go national. Everything is great. The sauces!!! Omg.read more

Had the ono fish tacos. "Voted the best fish tacos in the…read morestate," the man said. He ain't lying. Smother them in the mango chili sauce!

This is a great bar with great food and beautiful views. The Mai Tai's are one of the best!…read more I've been here before and I decided to come back. This time was just for the Mai Tai and some poki nachos. The Poki nachos were good and had really good flavor. The service was nice. She sat us at the Terrace and we enjoyed the waves and the views. Our drinks and food came out rather promptly.

Don's Mai tai bar holds a very dear place to my heart! So many amazing sunsets and happy hours…read morespent here. The view is impossible to beat. During my last visit here, we had amazing service and the best salad I've ever had in my life. The fish was fried to perfection without being overly oily, and everything about it was sooooo delish. I would fly back just for the salad and a Mai tai.

daughter made reservations for Moms day!…read more Table for 3 We were seating along the rail with an awesome View! Starters: Jalapeño poppers Onion rings Lemon Drop Pina Colada Ultra Ordered: Fish and Chips Mushroom bacon burger - Medium Fish Tacos All served fast with the amount of Moms at Brunch! Food was very tasty n satisfyin. Second round of Ultras for 2. Service was Quik m friendly.

Despite having played at KCC several times, we'd never wandered into the little gem…read more We visited in February after our round; pleasant open air seating we were quickly greeted and shuffled to a table. Perfect golfers menus; pu-pus, sandwiches, dinner entrees, and lots of fish options. I mean what else would you get with freshest fish on the planet? I had the fish tacos on flour tortillas, the tortilla was lightly cooked which helped hold it together. The battered fish was AWESOME, the aioli sublime, and those FRIES, super good. The View, stunning. We had great service, prices were reasonable, so dont tell anyone, ok? Oh, and the little birds, they be pretty aggressive, I had to share, you know, on the d-lo, I'm sure there was a dont feed the birds sign somewhere. lol.

We had dinner at Merriman's in Waimea with our family of six, and it was one of the highlights of…read moreour trip to the Big Island. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. Bianca and the entire staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They made us feel relaxed and well taken care of throughout the evening without ever being intrusive. The food was outstanding. Our table enjoyed the day boat catch, macadamia nut-crusted fish, Caesar salad, beet salad with goat cheese, cucumber salad, smoked taro hummus, and desserts including sorbet and seasonal ice cream. Every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The combination of incredible food, gracious service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere made for a memorable family dinner. A heartfelt thank you to Bianca and the entire Merriman's team for making our evening so special. We can't wait to return on our next visit to the Big Island.

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!

Truffle fries are a go-to item for my wife and I. Wings are flavored well, and we've never had a…read morebad burger either. Can get a bit noisy during happy hour and shortly after, but it's a wonderful location with staff that's pleasurable to interact with. My only gripe, and it's no fault of the business, is the predatory parking situation. Kamaaina - DONT PAY WHEN YOU PARK. Your parking will be validated with your meal. Malahini - sorry, you're SOL, just another cost of your expensive Hawaii vacation. Again, not the fault of the establishment.

Located in the middle of Downtown Kona, top floor of the Coconut Grove. Service was a bit slow, got…read morethe Steakhouse burger with Cajun fries which was average. Ambiance is nice overlooking the ocean but that's about it. Attached parking lot is available.