Came in around 745 and there was no wait. Nice and cool inside. Everyone was friendly, service was…read moregreat. Food and drinks came in a timely manner! Would recommend, and can't wait to come back again!

Awesome food and great drinks I would truly recommend and…read morecome again. Service was superb !

What a gem that's flung far from Kona, in the middle of nowhere off the side of Highway 11. It's…read moregot this old Hawaii meets Japanese comfort food charm that evokes a wistful presence from yesteryear. There's something about a flower being pinned to your hair as you're seated to eating a bowl of saimin as Unchained Melody plays in the background that brings a nostalgic smile to your face and makes you feel right at home. Oh - and if you ask the server what's in the Kona Beef Curry Stew... it's beef and curry. Ha. Tellin' them city folk like it is.

We tried out this legendary Japanese Hawaiian diner near the end of our trip. It is literally like…read morea slice out of history! Not to be missed! They have a TV showing historical clips of the Japanese immigrants who moved to Hawaii. We learned so much just dining there! The servers were very nice and friendly. They even offer free, hot green tea. It wasn't crowded when we went there for lunch. The server said we could order from the dinner menu too. The restaurant is decorated with a bunch of old family photos. It's not a fancy food location, but a place that is in the locals' hearts. Also, it's not standard Japanese American food, so don't come in looking for rolls and such! Instead, they serve fresh, perfectly prepared Japanese food with a Hawaiian twist, favorites like saimin and shrimp tempura. The large saimin ($16.17) was delicious and really hit the spot. Toppings were Spam, eggs, and veggies. Simple, but tasty! Shrimp tempura appetizer ($14.85) was a pretty large sized dish. The pieces have a lot of crunchy batter and the kids loved it. It was a bit greasy, but that's to be expected. DH got a Oyako Donburi with sashimi ($21.93). Wow, the sashimi was truly amazing! So tender, it just melts in your mouth. The eggs were cooked with bamboo pieces which kinda threw DH off. I liked them, but DH would've preferred it without. The flavor is sweet/salty and pretty mild. It came with miso soup and some pickles. Parking is right in the front and backs into the main road. It can be spicy getting out if traffic is heavy. They don't have a lot of bathrooms, so there might be a wait. Those are the downsides. Otherwise, a wonderful local place to eat!

UPDATE: Management reached out personally, apologized, and invited us back so they could make…read morethings right. They also left two $25 gift certificates with the manager on duty. We returned for dinner, the service was excellent, the food and desserts were great, and this time the sacred pineapple was indeed available. Justice was served. We had also enjoyed a fabulous breakfast and lunch during our first visit, so I appreciate that management took responsibility for the communication failure and followed through with a genuine recovery. I've updated my rating accordingly. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= On our first visit, I wanted to order the Tourist Trap, a high-octane drink served in a pineapple. Unfortunately, they were out of pineapples, so I decided to come back another day for it. Because this second visit was for my birthday, I specifically called ahead to confirm they had pineapples available. I was told yes. When we arrived, there was a 15-minute wait, and I confirmed again at check-in that pineapples were available. Again, I was told yes. After being seated, we waited another 20 minutes before anyone took our order, only to then be told they were out of pineapples. At that point, we left. Being out of something happens. Telling a customer twice that it is available, after they specifically called ahead, then wasting nearly 35 minutes before admitting otherwise is a completely different issue. This turned what was supposed to be a fun birthday stop into a frustrating waste of time.

First of all we had an amazing waitress (her name is "Taylor) and the staff was great. Now to the…read morefood. Long ago we stopped coming to big kahuna cause the food and staff was terrible, so when this reopened we wanted to try it to see if anything changed. We're so happy that it did, the food was amazing. Very tasty, I had the mochi pancakes and it was Soo good I didn't need butter lol. I also had the loco moko, it was soo tasty and good, and I could actually finish it lol. So great job ""Big Kahuna Beach Grill" You brought back this kanaka We'll see you again

OMG these are the BEST ube pancakes!!!! We got the chantilly with it and they were heaven. It was…read moreactually our first real taste of Hawaiian food on our trip and my husband child and I were all taking turns at the pancakes because they were perfect. Super fluffy and delicious and rich with the chantilly. We got so much food (spam loco moco and I forget what my husband got but it had lots of types of meat) that we were unable to finish the pancakes, and my husband refused to throw them away and we took them back to the hotel. The spam loco moco had very generous helpings of spam (I wish it had been more crisped up but that's my only complaint), gravy, and everything. I kept thinking I wasn't going to eat even half of it, but I chipped away and kept going back for more and ate more than 2/3 of it! My only complaint is that it took a long time to get the food. My kid is super picky/sensitive about smells and didn't like the smoky meaty smell inside and insisted we go stand outside without sunscreen so I was stressing. Also, they are closed several days and we weren't able to hit them up a second time before we had to leave. I was dying for more of those pancakes. Definitely give them a try!!!

One of the best local spots in town! If you're looking for authentic, local food, this is…read moredefinitely the place to stop. Everything is prepared with so much care and love, and the quality truly can't be beat. A must-visit for anyone wanting a real taste of the area. And don't skip dessert you have to try them! The poi balls with ube sauce are a standout, and the banana cream pie is one of my absolute favorites.

This restaurant really needs a new chef. The view is beautiful and the service was friendly, but…read moreunfortunately the food quality was far below expectations. I ordered a chicken burger, and it was honestly worse than a fast-food burger. The bun wasn't toasted, the chicken was dry and tough, and the sweet potato fries were overcooked. Other members of our family ordered different dishes, and unfortunately none of them were particularly good either. It's a disappointing experience.

We walked here from Ocean Tower (that was a lot of walking with my parents who have some mobility…read moreissues) only to find out it was closed because of the rain. Then we did come the next day for lunch and it was open. It was pretty average. The best part was my son's hot dog. Fish and chips were fine, but somewhat bland. The tartar sauce, however, was pretty good. The take-away stand that offers Dole Whips was the best part of this experience. It is kind of separate from the restaurant, but connected to it. I wouldn't make a point of returning here to eat again. It's a shame that this large, sprawling resort has such limited food options.

This small food shack is in the back of the mall next to a beautiful pond. There is a great…read moreoutdoor eating area near the water. The service was ok but this is a very informal place. So it felt like auntie was cooking for me. The fish n chips were freshly made and perfectly crispy. They gave three pieces of tasty mahi mahi and fries. Portion was good for $17.99. Sitting in the outdoor area near the lake is nice.

After arriving, this was the first spot we hit up for food. We all got the fish and chips which…read morewere decent but the fish was honestly over fried and crunchy vs soft. The tarter sauce and fries were good as well as the coleslaw. This is a walk-up counter and then you sit in the gazebo and eat your food overlooking the pond and a sunset - very quaint. Unfortunately, refills aren't free and cost a $1.50

Cute cafe specializing in crepe dishes both sweet and savory. They also have yummy Japanese…read moreinspired desserts and cakes. Love this place!

I've living on Big Island for 25 yrs and got thier "tourist treatment" experience recently when I…read morevisited Peaberry & Galette on Kona side. I just wanted coffee. I walked in and was completely ignored though there were two people behind the counter and only one person in line ahead of me. I waited patiently, feeling like this was a test. Locals know you go slow and be patient and you get good service. Aloha only. As friendly as I could possibly be, I asked for drip coffee of which there was only the dregs left in the pot, but enough to fill my cup. I was okay with that and paid, about $4.20 before tip... then found my cup (16oz) was only half full. I said thank you cheerfully and left, thinking they'll just pour the rest of that pot down the drain. The food looks good if a little expensive, but I'll never go back there. There's other places where the service can really suck but the food is ono and the price is good, like L&L. You can get a meal there for less than $10. I can deal with poor service, but poor service and high prices... nah bro.

I was so excited to try this place, and the excitement was definitely earned! We decided to stop in…read morefor dinner. There are so many yummy things on the menu that it was so hard to decide, but I decided on a crunch wrap and my husband ordered a burger. First off, I love how the restaurant is set up with almost food-truck atmosphere and outdoor seating. That's so perfect for such a wonderful area and beautiful weather. The two employees working, which I believe are the owners, were super nice and genuinely happy to help us. I ended up asking a few more questions while we waited for our food, and they were very helpful. Due to their input, I ended up also getting a cheesecake slice (yum) and dole whip (for the first time, and holy *!+$! it was sooo good I've been dreaming about it since!). Our food was available pretty quickly, and it looked amazing! My husband greatly enjoyed his burger, which is saying something since he's all about veggie burgers now (recent convert to vegetarian, so still extremely discerning). My crunch wrap was AMAZING! Everything about it was so good. The dipping sauce was fantastic, and I would have that for virtually every meal if I could. The crunch wrap was perfectly hot and full of all sorts of yummy! The tortilla was toasted well and wasn't just a boring white tortilla: I'm pretty sure it was a wheat tortilla with a great flavor. I wish I lived closer. I'd be here all the time. Until then, I'll wear my merch with pride and continue dreaming about dole whip and crunch wraps!

Macvegan breakfast sandwich - 3/5 - the vegan cheese had a weird flavor to it, but other than that,…read moreit's like a normal breakfast sandwich (but vegan)! Jackfruit nachos - 4/5 - hefty bowl of jackfruit nachos with lots of toppings! The bbq jackfruit was very good, it's on the sweet side but that's how bbq sauce is. More vegan queso would have been nice too as it kind of got overwhelmed by the other flavors. Kona sunset drink - 4/5 - very pretty drink and not too sweet Cashew cheesecake - 3/5 - super dense dessert. Also not too sweet but had kind of a weird cashew flavor to it. Not sure what it is, but overall, not bad!