Had my favorite Volcano Burger and it never disappoints. With a side of their delectable and…read moreunique tasting macaroni salad that could almost be placed in the burger at your discretion. Mighty tasty, mighty good. Flavor is powering, rich in spice and heat. May require some facial adjustment, as first introduction can feel intense. Pepsi in a bottle as Dr. Pepper was unavailable. A satisfying and welcoming revisit. Thank you : )

We ordered Fish Tacos (Ahi) side of fries and BBQ Burger with Bacon, side of Onion Rings…read more Fish was great way too much cheese though. Burger Patty was good but the bun was soggy Onion rings and fries were awesome.

Daisy was so sweet and helpful! Went above and beyond, she was the only one working and had a line…read moreof cars outside and was still so sweet! Five stars for Daisy!!

Had a Smashed Jack meal this evening very good it is there premium burger. Restaurant is under new…read moremanagement and very clean and Dining room and drive up are open all day. I would highly recommend plus menu is very diversified

We always stop here on the drive from Hilo to Kona. Known for their huge, thick, dense malasadas…read more These are okay, in my honest opinion. No complaints but I just like my malasadas to be light, fluffy & airy. I can't have too much carbs these days. We usually get the original plain ones but they have some with flavored filling as well. They have a gift shop, my parents found some great shirts, with nice colors there. We liked it. They serve local food as well. Service is always good, served with Aloha Mahalo and Aloha!! Chelle

We finally got a chance to try the malasadas here…read more You know why it's called a drive in? You literally pull your car up to the drive up window. Of course you can pull the car around the corner, park the car, and walk over to the counter service. The malasada is square shaped. So heavy. We got a total of three. We brought them back to our resort. The bellhop recognizes the box, and says it like a loaf of bread. He was right. We had them the next day for breakfast. We didn't think there was enough filling for the size - we got strawberry, pineapple, and guava. We concluded we like the donut shaped malasadas more, like Leonard's on Oahu. These were ok. Our curiosity satisfied. They offer food items too like mix plates but we had already eaten. This place seems off the beaten path, but all the locals frequent it.

You want local food at great prices and you're staying on the Kona side? Then head on over here,…read morebrah. They have pretty much everything you're looking for right here in terms of island staples. And the pricepoint for their huge menu is more than reasonable. And yes, they serve the LEGENDARY Yoshino's Hamburger steak here. Luckily, they didn't run out when I arrived. As stated, there is so much going on with the menu that you will be sitting there thinking about what's good. They even have off-the-menu daily specials. Everything sounds good! So yeah, had to try the Yoshino plate that comes with two patties, rice, and mushroom gravy. Huge portion that filled me up quick. The patty is tender and just reminds me of a handcrafted burger from home, not some processed crap. You can tell that they use an old-school, bread-crumb based recipe. Comfort food at its finest. The dish came with a side of Mac salad. Their's is elite as well. They make it with tuna, and it works! It's like a meal in itself. Like I said, so many food options to choose from. There's no reason to miss out on this culinary gem if you're a fan of local food. Run, don't walk.

We had lunch at this "go to" spot for high-quality local comfort food that's been operating for 20…read moreyears. It's one of two places we frequent whenever we're in Kona (for golf). I had the Spicy Garlic Chicken with French Fries and a green salad ($20.95) and an Iced Tea ($5.50); my friend had the Veal Patty with mashed potatoes and potato/mac salad ($19.95) and a Diet Pepsi ($5.50). Whoa, this was a LOT OF FOOD! The Veal Patty description said two veal patties; my friend's plate contained SIX patties! He could only eat half of his meal; I managed to power through most of my plate. I don't think anyone leaves this place hungry. Recommended!

We liked this place so much, we ate here twice in less than a week!…read more We are always on the hunt for epic veggie burgers. I mean, we have literally had a veggie burger all over the country and Caribbean. You can say it's our thing...except we really didn't plan for it to become our sole mission in life. Alas, here we are, and veggie burgers are tasty, so there are worse missions to have. In any case, Google steared us to this restaurant, and we were happy with the suggestion! The restaurant is very small inside; there are probably 8 tables inside. Just something to keep in mind right at the beginning. You order at the counter, then take a seat should you want to dine-in, and they bring your food to you. My husband and I both did a veggie burger with fries. Service was very quick, which is great when you're so hungry you threaten to eat a chair whilst chewing on your hat. I mean, we've all been there, I'm sure! The fries come with a garlic aioli, and it was very good! The fries themselves were equally good and served nice and hot. The burgers were really good! They weren't super tiny, and the bread choice was a great one. The flavor of the patty was fantastic and didn't taste generic, but it also wasn't full of massive chunks of vegetables like some places do. My husband is super picky at times, and he enjoyed everything...even the garlic aioli, which was super surprising! They have a pretty decent menu for regular burgers too!

As usual, a fantastic burger! Cooked to order (med-rare), nice thick, tender, and juicy patties…read more You can only have two patties on the bun because it's too big to fit in your mouth. Had to eat the third by itself. Can't say it enough. Best burger, best value in town!

Fast casual spot inside the food court at the Queensland marketplace, the service is quick, the…read morefood is hot, and the shrimp is bangin! This spot scratches the itch if you're looking for a garlic shrimp place on the big island

We ended up eating here twice during our 6-day trip, and it did not disappoint. Great flavors,…read morefresh ingredients, and delicious food. We got it to go both times and really enjoyed it. It seems to be a one-person operation, but the wait was only about 8 minutes and everything was freshly made. Love this place!

Came by here last month on our drive up to Waimea and really enjoyed the food!! Service was…read morefriendly too. Sweet potato fries were sooo good. Tried all the sauces and they were all delicious. Parking is in the back lot, it's a good idea to come when they open to beat crowds but there's plentiful seating inside.

Food 5/5 Strawberry Lemonade $9 - Yum! Absolutely delicious…read more Lava Flow $16 - Tasty and delicious. Spicy Poke Bowl $26 - Just okay, nothing special about it. The flavor wasn't kicking nor was it really that spicy at all. BBQ Sampler Plate w/ fries & grilled pineapple $37.95 - Good price point for a sampler. We've eaten a ton of BBQ around the US and the brisket was one of my favorites. The ribs had a sweetness I really enjoyed. Reuben Spring Rolls $16 - Not pictured but loved them! Chocolate Cake $12 - Since it was my actual birthday, my partner wanted to get me a slice of cake but boy are they huge. It was absolutely delicious but we had to take it to go. I would recommend they have smaller slices as eating a ton of BBQ and devouring a huge slice of cake is due for a heart attack. Ambiance 5/5 Got a nice table by the window minus the horsefly. Service 3/5 The lady who sat us and took our drink orders is extremely sweet and friendly. Our service was just okay, she didn't really add to our experience as if there was something on her mind.

Found this place accidentally during our recent vacation to the Big Island. We came for Paradise…read moreBakery and decided we wanted to try this place for a snack as it looked so good, and was in the same food court mall! Note: The food court mall was a little off the beaten path, behind a gas station. It's an open air seating and houses a number of local establishments that seem more catered to locals than tourists. There is ample seating, and restrooms are available. The only bad part about it is it can get a bit hot and stuffy in there, but at least they had big fans blowing. The chicken karaage (family size) was oh so good - very fresh, big pieces, and a yummy taste! Everything was fried fresh to order. Found it sweet that a haole woman who spoke fluent Japanese seemed to be training a younger Japanese gentleman who didn't speak much English. Wished we were staying on the island longer as we'd love to come back to try other menu items!

Reaction sequence in the course of a day…read more 1. Yelp search and discovery that the fried chicken pictures looked great and enticing. 2. Hesitation was instilled once I realized it was part of a random food court kind of in the middle of nowhere but did not count it out completely. 3. Disregarded as there seemed to be potentially better options out there for our meal choices. 4. Enjoy our other meal option. 5. Per chance, happen to swing by this food court per request of a family member in hopes of grabbing some Malasadas in the bakery nearby afterwards. 6. Realizing that we stumbled into the food court anyways, it was fated that we were meant to proceed with placing an order for some chicken. 7. After a short wait for food to be prepared, I'd confirm that the fried chicken is solid, tater tots were good as well, and the mac salad was just okay.

We like this spot for convenient good burritos and tacos. It's got a local but chipotle style…read moreservice. But the rice was soooo mushy last time I've got to take a star off because it was a big bummer in my burrito I was trying to get it out.

When visiting the North Shore, please stop by for the tacos. Pork and Fish can't miss either way…read more We tried the pork as it was off season and not very hungry. Very good taco and everyone was so nice with a true Aloha vibe.

I always want to have McDonald's breakfast whenever visiting Hawaii…read more I loved that they have rice, spam and specially portuguese sausages in the menu. These were our lunch after hiking on a sunny day. The ladies were so attentive and quick. We didn't have to wait very long for our order to be ready. The place is inside Walmart. It was clean, organized and an easy in and out place to get food.

Three large Mocha Frappe Two Sausage Egg McMuffins…read moreThrough the to go drive thru. Wait is extensive. Timing is important. Quality is good, if you need to bypass other busy establishments. Shared with honorable friends. M