Number 3 Restaurant

Even though we did not eat here, they need to update their website with actual menus. On Yelp, they…read morehad old menus. They are using food trucks and their kitchen has been shut down. They were charging a $25 cover charge that wasn't published on Yelp.

What a great night and meal. We arrived to Kawaihae and got to see Clinton Fearon and eat a yummy…read moreono dinner at this charming, cool spot. The staff and owners were kind and hard working, and a great mix of people at the show. Special!

Jazz quartet and enthusiastic dancer!

Mandarin Salad | romaine, mandarin slices, cucumbers, tomatoes with sesame mandarin vin. So pretty, you don't want to eat it!

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The stage, lighting and the beautiful sky!

Kohala Burger & Taco

4.3(1.1k reviews)

2.3 mi

This was one of our tastiest stops on the big island. We loved our food. The hula burger with the…read morejalapeño cheese was so good. Thin slices of jalapeños. It was a wonderful suggestion from Tami who took care of us. Also notable items were the tsunami fries and the coco loco drink. Our kids also loved the dole whips and they were a perfect size for them. We came to this small burger shop after a day at the beach. We have littles and they were tired and hungry. Tami was so kind to our family and so patient. It was a welcoming and friendly lunch. Mahalo from our family!

It's pricey for a small portion of food. They add a service charge as well as prompt for tip, so…read morebeware. The food was tasty, hot, and fresh. The fish was good quality. It's cozy, quaint, and cute inside but no air conditioning. Tammy was very nice and accommodating, so service was nice. But again, the portions were so small. They felt like kids' meals but paying adult-size prices. It was nice to try, but I won't be coming back.

Inside

Giant onion rings. Had to finish them for dinner with those amazing fries

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Cactus cooler dole whip. Yum!

Hā Bar

4.4(42 reviews)

4.7 mi

Food was what to expect from an Auberge resort facility. Ambiance was also what you'd expect if…read moreyou've ever visited any of their establishments. Kabob was our main with hummus for the appetizers. We ended up not ordering enough for the main because I think when I'm sitting down you can't tell I'm 6'8" 220lbs and they advertise their meals as shareable. If you eat a lot, the kabobs aren't shareable. Pay attention at the desert layout; we decided to go with the unhealthy route which was to top off with some sweets instead of ordering more mains . The frozen milk cake for me was it even though they pushed the pavolova as the one. The smores is pretty average tasting s'mores but definitely a luxury version so I'd never say don't get it, I'd just say it's obtainable elseware if you're trying to decide on a space you might not visit again. The service was also on par with the establishments well earned reputation and they also had eats for our 3 year old (pizza, which somehow he ate the entire serving of and threatened me if I tried some). 5 star experience

THE BEST HAPPY HOUR AND PLACE TO EAT CLOSE TO THE WATER HANDS DOWN…read more Hā Bar is lights out on ambience, service, and food. Literally all components were off the charts. We loved the hotel that this bar resides in. It's been renovated and looks incredible. We tried to check out 3 other spots in Waikoloa and all of them looked terrible. This was A BIG WIN, and we wished we could've gone more during our stay. Everything was solid so you won't be sorry.

Hā Bar sunset

Kalua Pork Nachos

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Hā Bar cocktails

Lava Lava Beach Club

I've been to Lava Lava many times and never written a review, maybe starting in 2006-ish with my…read morefirst visit to the HI. I've never reviewed because while the setting is PERFECT, the food was "fine." Now? They have REALLY stepped up the food. This was our last dinner and I was stuffed to my eyeballs with good food, because Hawaii. So I tried to go light, just ("just" lol) soup and poke nachos. Son and husband split a steak because no one was that hungry (hot out, and so much good food already). First the soup was GREAT. Super chunky with good seafood. Poke nachos were correctly put together (IMO) with wonton chips (not tortilla chips!!) and great seasoning and toppings. Steak was great. Garlic bread was great. I was excited about the location, now I'm into the food too. Only had non-alcoholic drinks, but those were also very good! 5 stars, no notes.

Service was great, and the novelty of eating by the water on sand was a good experience. The food…read moreis expensive for average quality, and the drink was weak. It's worth eating at one time if you are nearby, but not worth the trek.

Main floor

Tipsy Tots with teriyaki steak

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Haupia Cake "Broke Da Mouth"

Merriman's

4.4(1.4k reviews)

9.6 mi

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!

Restaurant

Tako escargot. The best item of all the great dishes.

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Lamb and chateau duo was superb

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Marlin Bar

4.2(1.3k reviews)

5.0 mi

Hands Down amazing restaurant!…read more Our waiter Garratt was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. He was knowledgeable about the menu, checked on us throughout the meal, and made the entire experience even better. I ordered the special Macadamia Nut Snapper, and it was absolutely amazing. The fish was perfectly cooked, incredibly fresh, and the macadamia nut crust added the perfect flavor and texture. My wife ordered the ribeye, and it was very tender, juicy, and flavorful Between the incredible food, relaxing atmosphere, and exceptional service from Garratt, this was easily one of the best dining experiences we had during our trip to Hawaii. We will definitely be back the next time we're on the island. Thanks again Garratt! Sea Bass and the fellas all the way

The space was big clean and aesthetic! The service was good and the server was attentive. We had a…read moregroup of 12 people so it was a big group. I ordered this seafood dish that had lobster, small scallops and shrimp with this type of fried rice. It was really good! On the spicier side but very flavorful! For dessert we had crème brûlée which was served in a pineapple. Pretty good!

Mango Nada

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Cucumber Smash

Naupaka Beach Grill

3.5(118 reviews)

0.8 mi

I love this beach grill for many reasons BUT first if you are the manager and reading this -…read morereconsider your choice of hostess ! Another review written just before me also noted the same !! We got there and it was clear it was busy - she glared at us and told us it was at least an hour wait - no big deal we planned to enjoy the pool - but she was clearly horrified when we agreed to that and appeared to not want to deal with customers by rolling her eyes as she added us to the list - and it was no where near and hour - we were sat within 20 minutes !! That aside, we had a stunning ocean view table and a great time! Jerry was the bar tender tonight and as always he is the absolute BEST!! Always great to see him and he makes the best sangria and tropical itch!! We began with the coconut shrimp which was delicious then I had the catch of the day which was Ono which was delicious! My kids had the poke bowl and fish tacos and my husband had the ribs ! We all loved our food ! Great way to enjoy our last night for this visit at Hapuna

Great spot on the property of the Westin Hapuna beach resort. Great views, casual but tasty food,…read moreand great service. Resort prices so it is what it is. We were more than satisfied with the experience here. I didn't take any pics of the food as we just did burgers and stuff but attaching a pic of the resort entrance which was pretty grand.

House Made Meatball Sandwich

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The pool grill Mai Tai was like drinking a glass of juice. Good juice but still just juice.

Ola Brew

4.4(722 reviews)

27.3 mi

I've eaten at the Hilo location a couple of years ago, and wanted to see what the Kona taproom is…read morelike. It's out of the way, closer to the Costco than downtown. Parking can be a bit tight. Their lot only has space for 3-4 cars, so expect street parking. The venue itself is nicely laid out, spacious, with lots of wood and pretty design features. Plenty of tables, bar tops, and bar seating. There's also a side room with merch. The drinks on offer don't include their okoleha'o yet, but there's a very nice variety. My friend and I both had hard seltzers, which are always refreshing and delicious without being too sweet. The smash burgers and shoe string fries are so good, and the service is outstanding! I'm glad we stopped in!

Fantastic beer Staff is excellent as well…read more Didn't try the food but worth finding for the beer alone

Burger

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Tommy Bahama | Marlin Bar

4.0(97 reviews)

7.4 mi

Such a beautiful location with great food. I'm glad we had good options while we were staying at…read morethe Hilton Waikoloa. We didn't want to drive too far, so came here. The coconut shrimp is delicious. The miso Kona kampachi was good and my steak tacos were also good. It was such a pretty and relaxing dinner with friendly staff. I would recommend if you're in the area.

I'm a local, and a regular at Tommys Mauna Lani for many years. Always good, always a great…read moreenvironment. Pleasant breeze blows through and all around view of palms, sky, and a peek of ocean. . Very, Very disappointed with Marlin Bar outdoor dining environment. Dining is outside. It's very warm and a lot of flies. No AC other than in the bar which is inside and small. Each time I go for lunch there is CONSTANT COMMERCIAL TRUCK TRAFFIC ON THE OUTER/WEST SIDE. Very noisy and annoying!! Management needs to have the Queen's management work on getting the Ingress and egress on the west side of the parking lot redirected. It's like dining next to a very busy truck stop! Happens every time. I will not return because of this big flaw in the ambiance.

The Tommy bahama store that's connected to the restaurant

Very good

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