I haven't done a review in a while but I felt like one was due for this restaurant…read more I just want to say we have been to a lot of restaurants on the big island and some multiple times including the newly opened marlin bar. Consistency was key here and everything was on point. Service was excellent, food came out quick and hot, fresh and delicious. The prices were reasonable especially for the quality of food. We went to napua for the 2nd time and it was not as good. They raised their prices again so 62 for a plate of fish (mahi mahi with rice and green beans) and it was dry and lacking in flavor. Just for 3 of us it came to almost 200.00 you just pay for the ambience at that restaurant. We went to lava lava beach club and the prices went up and the food was terrible. Again your paying for the ambience their but there the pork was fatty, fish sandwich tasted like canned tuna and the pork sandwich idk it tasted like the smell of throw up. Ceviche was horrible and paid 30 dollars for a tiny tostada with some shrimp and fish that was super super fishy. This was the best place so far besides pono Hawaiian deli (poke spot best poke ever!!) or getting your own fish at the farmers market in Waimea I wanted to add this to highlight this particular restaurant. We ate here 4 times (3 dining and once to go) and all the times it was so good. We got the island waygu burger it was cooked perfect and seasoned well, we ordered the coconut shrimp this was delicious, we ordered fish and chips (lightly breaded not overly oily or fried it was light airy and crispy), we ordered the corn dip and this was surprisingly refreshing with their homemade chips, order the hot chicken sandwich and wow this was lightly panko breaded and it was not overly hot and spicy everything paired well with it, also got the regular waygu burger and it was again cooked perfect and exploded with flavor. Finally tonight came back on our last night and I ordered the kona kampachi, wow wow wow it was cooked to perfection (finally a restaurant that can cook fish correctly and not over cook it) the miso butter worked perfectly and the portion was huge!! And only for 36 dollars like com on. My wife got the mahi mahi fish tacos and that was delicious with the lime cream sauce. All the nights we went there never broke 100 dollars and that says something in Hawaii and it literally beats every other restaurant so far for the price, ambience and quality of food. Consistency was key please if you're reading this owner or chef of this restaurant please stay this consistent!! Thank you!!

One of the few places on Big Island that my family and I kept returning to! This restaurant is a…read morereal treat, between the drinks and the quality of the food I'd highly recommend making the stop to eat here! For starters, there's no reservations - walk ins only but we've never waited more than 10 minutes for a table for lunch or dinner. Our first time visiting was for Mother's Day Lunch and it was delightful. We started with the steak flatbread which was soooo delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly and paired with delicious carmelized onions and arugula and the flat bread was a perfectly balanced crunch and doughiness. Then we shared the mahi mahi tacos, honey chicken sandwich, and chopped salad with fillet which were all incredible. Nothing was a miss! Our second time coming back during our vacation was for dinner, which had some new additions to the menu such as the shrimp garlic noodles which were an excellent blend of umami and richness that melts in your mouth.

The rum tasting/mai tai class was fantastic!! The cheeseburger was a great lunch choice as well!…read moreThe staff was amazing and super informative. Great experience!!

We went for dinner. We had reservations, so we were seated immediately. We were not having drinks…read moreso straight away ordered burger to share. Service was good and quick. Burger was ok, nothing extra ordinary. Ambience is good and I think they have good drinks on menu. Will revisit sometime.

I cannot thank HaLani enough for the amazing birthday dinner experience we just had! The staff,…read moreservice, ambiance and food were wonderful! Not only that, but they went above and beyond with a special request of mine. I brought in a watermelon and ask them to work their magic and turn it into something special. Never did I imagine that they would turn it into a full watermelon cake in such a short time! Thank you HaLani and our wonderful main waitress Cyn for such a special evening!

We dined as walk in's for an impromptu date night and were pleasantly surprised! Valet parking is…read morevalidated. This is an open air restaurant and at first I was hesitant because of maybe having to deal with flies but we didn't run into any issues. There was live music playing. We ordered the farmer's plate of veggies to accompany the muhammara dip (which came with 4 pieces of wood fired bread). It was flavorful, fresh, and light. My husband ordered the skirt steak and I ordered the ahi steak. We also ordered the frozen fruit punch twice. This was plenty of food for us so we skipped on dessert. Everything turned out delicious to us and we quite enjoyed our evening.

While this place is pretty cool, I feel it's a bit of a tourist trap. In its defense, it does have…read morean extremely beautiful view right along the ocean, and the live music and sunsets make the experience very picturesque. However, when it comes to the food, I would definitely say I've had better; especially at more local places for the price point. The food was by no means bad, it was actually pretty decent, but it wasn't $56 for a piece of fish good. That said, the Hook, Line & Sinker is what I ordered and, if you like seafood, it is a tasty dish. The fish is also served with a side of wasabi mashed potatoes that were unique and quite good, though I honestly wish there was a bit more wasabi flavor in them. Overall, a cool experience and place to try, but I'd say more so for the view and atmosphere than the food itself.

Service was as bad as I've experienced in my life…read more I always excuse people whom need development, but this was a failed attempt at dinner. Been here 2 hours, still waiting on enter's

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.

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

There are now 2 Tommy Bahamas in the area, but this location is by far the best for food, service…read moreand ambiance! I love sitting on the upstairs patio and watch the sun go down. There are also many others seats inside that afford the same amazing sunset views. Susie is the best wait staffer ever! She has been there every year when have been for the lady 8 years! I always order the ribs because they do such a great job! I alive the Yukon mashed potatoes and slaw!

First time eating at the Tropics and what a wonderful exsperience. Went went on sat 20th and the…read morewaitress was awesome and the food was great. Defiantly one of our best meals in the Waikoloa area!!

A hidden gem in the heart of Waikoloa…read more We decided to try this place, on the recommendation of our Uber driver and it was worth it. It's only a few minutes walk from the Hilton Grand vacations club. The servers were super friendly and helpful. We ordered their burger and some wings. The food was pretty good. And the cost was very reasonable for Hawaii. Overall, it has a sports bar beach vibe with several TVs playing the current game. I'd recommend you should try it, if you're staying nearby.

Was kind of my go to place to go to while my boyfriend was out golfing…read more Fun bar and grill, everyone there, from the staff to the other patrons are super friendly. Drinks were well balanced and the food was great, I highly recommend the Korean mix plate, it comes with this super crispy chicken and hefty servings of mac and rice.

I have to say the fish tacos were very good but all the prices were above acceptable...example $26…read morefor a hamburger, etc. Restaurant wasn't fancy and the outdoor patio seating was a bit undesirable. For the prices they charge it could be spruced up a bit. Service was good. No complaints here. Just wouldn't rate higher based on prices and setting.