We walked up to the counter to place a to-go order for a burger. We simply asked them to exclude the onions and greens. The worker immediately made a snarky face, laughed, and used disrespectful attitude towards us. She laughed and said "just tell me what you want in it" and i repeated back "no lettuce and no onions" she again laughed and said, "so just tomato then?" i responded with "no, theres also aioli and cheese which id like to keep." She scoffed and shook her head at us, and at this point I gave attitude back by saying "Were excluding lettuce and onion, its not that complicated." She rolled her eyes and shook her head. Their customer service is shit. read more

Back in CA, one of my favorite seafood dishes to eat was Crab Louis. Especially in the SF bay, this was a stellar dish to order and was never the same in other areas...until now. The day before we left the big island we finally made it to Number 3 for lunch. Im so sad it took us this long to find it, because it was by far the best lunch we had, and maybe even the best meal we had. We sat in the main dining room and were the only ones there for some time. I put in my order for the Crab Louis and hubby ordered the Fish and Chips, and we ordered a beer to go with it. Before the food arrived, they brought us rosemary popovers with raw salt butter which thrilled and delighted me. This was one of the best savory popovers I've had in years. After that, our entrees arrived. Hubby loved his lightly fried fish and the lemony tartar was super delicious and the fries were crisp and not soggy. My entree though was phenomenal, with lightly dressed greens topped with cherry tomatoes, asparagus, fresh crab and shrimp. I am still salivating over the flavor combinations and textures of this dish. I'd travel back to the big island just for this meal! Not to miss- solid 5 stars. read more

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Came here for lunch after being out for the day. The setting is calm and nice right next to the golf course. Good indoor and outdoor seating. We had Caesar salad, fish tacos, and BLT with sweet potato fries. Food was perfectly acceptable, fish tacos were the best. This restaurant is within the Mauna Kea. They allow outdoor guests and even with validation parking was $20. Which is pretty outrageous for some basic restaurant. Wouldn't go unless you're already at the Mauna Kea for something read more

Number 3 Restaurant - Fish tacos. - New American Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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I was there last week and had the best Crab Louie I have ever eaten. Everything was perfect from the avocado to the asparagus. The vinaigrette dressing can't be beat. Is the recipe available? read more

Number 3 Restaurant - Crab Louie - New American Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Environment is lovely- all open sliding doors on the walls so you have panoramic views of the resort and golf course. Food is absolutely delicious- and has options for everyone. Price is not too bad compared to other restaurants on the island. A salad with a full piece of fish is $26. Portions are good- will fill you up and leave you feeling like you got your money's worth. Cocktails are tastefully designed and decorated. The wait staff is kind, nice, patient and accommodating. A perfect lunch spot, maybe dinner if you're looking for a low key dinner. Not the most fancy of decor so not the place perfect for post-golf attire read more

Number 3 Restaurant - Fish and chips - New American Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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Came here for lunch after a round of golf at Hapuna Beach Golf Course. Saw the great yelp reviews so decided to give it a try. We walked right in and seated within minutes. They have removed a few entrees from their previous menu unfortunately. Our waitress was great and really kind. She brought us this hollow bread with a side of butter to start with. I really didn't like it too much personally . But great to taste as an experience. My husband ended up ordering a burger. I got the corn beef sandwich with a side ceasar salad. It was pretty good. The atmosphere was pleasant with big open windows and fans on for circulation. Overall, we had a nice lunch. read more

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Probably my favorite restaurant at the Mona Kea Beach Hotel. I wish we had discovered it earlier in the week during our stay so we could have eaten there more! We did eat there twice and I loved my Stir Fried Saimin so much I got it twice-I didn't know what it was initially-it is a Hawaiian dish (we love authentic ethnic food)-soy sesame oyster sauce, char siu (barbecued pork), bean sprouts, kamaboko (fish cake), egg and fried wonton. The first time I ordered it I ordered the extra shrimp because I didn't realize it already had pork and fish cake in it so I got a lot of food. It really was so delicious! Oh to start they gave everyone gigantic popovers-yum! Other items ordered were the BLT, Reuben sandwich, fish tacos (my friend didn't like them-she liked them better at the Hau tree}, and a Poke and rice that was super good. There was a waitress that worked there that was so so sweet and had the nicest smile-she took great care of us! Her name was Isabella. Oh this restaurant is next to the Golf Pro Shop and you can sit outside or in. read more

Number 3 Restaurant - Casual golf atmosphere - New American Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Definitely improved from last time. Maybe it was because we had a large party of 15, but the service was much better and the food was more worth it. I had the fish tacos again and they were better and came with a great salsa. The sweet potato fries were crispy. They also served us complimentary popovers with butter, which were much appreciated. read more

Great coconut mojitos! My wife loved the shrimp Louie salad. Best one she has had. My Ono fish tacos were really good. Bacchi ball outside. Service was good and friendly too. read more

Number 3 Restaurant - Catch of the day Ono Taco's - New American Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

We went here for lunch almost every day. It is delicious, priced fairly and just awesome. We loved the Cajun Hawaiian Salad - way more filling than we thought it was going to be. We had it for lunch multiple times after we decided to give it a try. Also great: the poke & rice, and the fish tacos. Friendly staff, great open air seating, no need for reservations. There is also a cornhole set and ladder golf set that people can use. We liked to play a bit, with our drinks, before lunch. Everyone was fine with that. It's a great, chill place to eat. It was never crowded and always delicious. There are also complimentary pop-overs with delicious butter! Just wonderful. :) read more

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Great service. Very laid back. Easy to get a Table. Comfortable. Cooler than the Hau Tree. Nice break from all the screaming kids on the beach. Padded chairs. View of the golf course. Our favorite restaurant at the Mauna Kea. Too bad only open for lunch. Hawaiian Salad is good. Try with Tempura Mahi instead of Blackened. Much better. Also loved the Chopped Salad. So good. And don't miss the complimentary Popovers ! read more

Number 3 Restaurant - Hawaiian salad with Tempura Mahi instead of Blackened. - New American Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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Food, service and setting are worth it. Lunch menu always has fresh fish and they recently changed the menu which is an improvement. The inside dining room has the most comfortable chairs and tables are nicely spaced. You can also have lunch outside in a covered from the sun area. read more

After 15 years of staying at Mauna Kea I can't believe we never tried Number 3. I guess it's because we always felt like it was a golf thing but it's not. The food is legit here. The view of the golf course is nice too. They served herbed popovers with butter but I feel they needed to be a bit more salty than they were. Either that or take out the herbs and serve them with strawberry butter. Yum. Anyway besides that everything else was perfect. I had the seafood slider trio that was delicious and served with fries. The Fritto Misto was delicious along with my husband's salad. I highly suggest you try this place out for lunch. It's such a nice atmosphere being there near the green. Surprisingly enough there was a bocce court and corn hole behind the restaurant that I didn't even know existed. read more

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Named after Mauna Kea Golf Course's world famous 3rd hole, Number 3 is adjacent to the clubhouse and retail store. The food is fresh, local, innovative, and always ono (Hawaiian for delicious)! Some of our favorites include the gazpacho, the salads, fish sandwich, monte cristo sandwich, and burgers. Each meal is accompanied by a freshly baked popover. The iced tea is freshly brewed. Mixed with fresh lemonade, it becomes a refreshing "Arnold Palmer" garnished with a sprig of mint. Service is attentive, the setting is lovely, and -- after eating here more than two dozen times -- the food never fails to please. Number 3 is open for lunch only, from 11 am to 2 pm, and longer hours for drinks. read more

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Not great service. Very pompous. Food was ok but super expensive. Meh. Won't return.

We were turned away as we were not resort occupants. It would be great if they would put that on the website and not of waste of the drive for us. read more

Situated on the 3rd hole st Mauna Kea Beach Resort, this is a very upscale casual dining experience. Sit outside if the weather is good and let's face it, the weather usually is. Inside does not have great airflow. The restaurant serves complimentary popovers with macadamia nuts baked in and soft butter with sea salt. The bowls of soup are enormous, the Cajun Mahi Mahi salad is fantastic, the gazpacho is cold and flavorful, and the Caesar salad is wonderful. However, the highlight of lunch is getting Isabella as a server. She is an upbeat and walking ray of sunshine read more

Don't overlook this spot. I think it's one of the better options while you are staying at the Mauna Kea resort. It is affiliated with the golf course but it is just steps away from the main hotel and beachfront wing. Take note that they are only open (11:30-2:30pm) for lunch only. My complaint here is they should be open longer hours. Maybe think about a happy hour or consider offering dinner too. The view is just off the first tee and it's very casual but nice. We were here on several occasions and the food and service were consistently good. There are quite a few salads and sandwiches to choose from. They also offer fish tacos and a daily special. Not to mention fresh popovers. It was always easy to get a table here and never very crowded. There are also a few lawn games for the younger kids to play while you wait for lunch. A win win here. read more

Very nice atmosphere, especially when dining on the lanai. Service was perfect, food was fresh and delicious. Menu choices were very tempting - definitely going back to try other dishes. Call before you go cuz sometimes they are closed for private parties. Lobster bisque was excellent but not what I expected - and that's a good thing. Popovers looked huge but were full of air, gratefully. Salads can be customized, suggest adding calamari on top. Even the turkey sandwich had a special dressing. FYI, this restaurant is part of the Mauna Kea Resort so priced accordingly. read more

This place is decent. Like every other restaurant on the Mauna Kea resort, it's very pricey. That said, you're relaxing in a restaurant with a gorgeous view. I had the Saimen noodles. This is a very hearty dish with a lot of good flavor. At $18, it was pricier than a similar dish in downtown Kona. This is a recommended lunch place if you're golfing or staying at Mauna Kea. read more

UPDATE: They are now charging a $20 parking fee for lunch at Number 3 ! Lovely lunch spot on the golf course at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Charming, enthusiastic service. Soup, salads, sandwiches well-prepared with local ingredients, reasonably priced. Complimentary popovers are a nice touch. read more

The best! My favorite in Laguna! Eugene works super hard and is so welcoming. Just a great place to be and awesome food!

Wish there was an option for zero stars. Given this restaurant has one job, which is to serve lunch between 11:30 and 2:30, we expected this to be a quick event. 15 minutes in, we were asked for our orders. 75 minutes in, we received our food (not even commenting on the mediocrity and asinine pricing). 115 minutes into the event, we received our ticket (had two salads). There were numerous other tables in the same situation. My SO who spends an average of 200 nights a year in hotels was livid, called it his worst experience of 2018. Save yourself the headache and time and avoid! Hoping that between this review and the server's upward feedback to her manager of the zero tip she received, management receives the message to properly staff their restaurants. People are paying $500+ a night at this resort, but when you take a look at the reviews, you get much of the same for all restaurants at the property - a lot of mediocre service with long wait times. Beware! read more

Probably the best fish tacos around! Try out the sweet potato fries as they are very good. Try a Popover before your entree. Good stuff! Great dining atmosphere for lunch located right next to the iconic Mauna Kea Golf Course. Also visit the Golf Shop or Beach Shop for great Mauna Kea logo merchandise! www.maunakeagolf.com read more

This is a delightful place to have lunch after golf! I had the seafood sliders and the lobster slider was fabulous. Not too much sauce, lots of lobster on a lightly toasted bun, perfect! Our waitress Isabella was very sweet and attentive. My husband had the crab quesadillas and poke and rice, he loved both. We would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

This trip there were no problems. They improved their service and our waitress was attentive and prompt. Food was delicious. They even accommodated my requests to change a few ingredients on my sandwich. Thumbs up management! read more

A great place for a nice lunch. A mix of American golf classics with some delicious local style entrees like stir fried saimen or loco moco but all homemade not the typical gravy from a dry packet. Great burgers, fish tacos, a nice hot dog, salads with fresh seafood, go check it out! read more