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Below are listings of some of the many many Big Islands popular eateries. They are grouped by the type of food that is served at the restaurant. If you plan to visit any of the below restaurants we recommend calling prior to showing up to ensure they are open and have seating available for you.  Email comments and suggestions for restaurants on any of the Hawaiian islands to aloha@alohafriends.com and let us know if you discover any of the restaurnts are no longer open.

Restaurant

Address/Reservations #

Type of Food

Description

Average Entrée Price

Bay Terrace

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive/ 885-6622

American

Serving tasty breakfast dishes daily as well as special weekend buffets. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

Big Island Steakhouse

Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kings Shops/ 886-8805

American

Steak & seafood in a casual, relaxing atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Kona Brewing Company

75-5629 Kuakini Highway/ 334-2739

American

Be sure to try one of their own ales or loggers along with a slice of gourmet pizza or organic salad. Open for lunch and dinner, some credit cards accepted.

$10 or less

Ocean Grill

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive/ 885-6622

American

Casual dining featuring snacks, drinks, pizzas, seafood, and salads. Open for lunch and dinner, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Parker Ranch Grill

Parker Ranch Center 67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway/ 887-2624

American

The Parker Ranch Grill features rustic "paniolo" (cowboy) meals in a elegant atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Roussels Waikoloa Village

Waikoloa Village Golf Club/ 883-9644

American

Tasty meals created from foul, fresh fish, beef, and lamb. Also features some dishes with a French Creole flair. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

The Grill

The Orchid at Mauna Lani 1 N. Kaniku Drive/ 885-2000

American

Elegant dining featuring contemporary American cuisine. Open for dinner only, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Grand Palace Chinese Restaurant

Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kings Shops/ 886-6668

Chinese

Offers and extensive authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine menu. Open for lunch and dinner only, smoking is not allowed, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Beach Tree Bar & Grill

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai/ 325-8000

Continental

Specializing in grilled farm raised game, beef, and island seafood. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant

Old Volcano Road/ 967-7366

Continental

The restaurant is set in the main lodge of a mountain resort and features a wonderful rustic/romantic setting, fire places, and tasty continental cuisine with an island flare. Open for dinner only, no smoking allowed, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

The Orchid Court

The Orchid at Mauna Lani 1 N. Kaniku Drive/ 885-8886

Continental

Casual dining with a fabulous atmosphere featuring waterfalls and beautiful gardens. Open for breakfast and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill

Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kings Shops/ 886-4321

Euro-Asian

Unique blend of tasty cuisine from Europe and Asia. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Brown's Beach House

The Orchid at Mauna Lani 1 N. Kaniku Drive/ 885-2000

Hawaii Regional

Fabulous Hawaii Regional cuisine and breath taking views of the Kohala Coastline. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Café Pesto

Kawaihae Shopping Center/ 882-1071 and 308 Kamehameha Ave (Hilo)/ 969-1071

Hawaii Regional

This café offers many options from pizza to Hawaii regional cuisine. Casual & relaxing atmosphere, no smoking permitted, open for lunch and dinner only, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Merriman's Restaurant

Opelo Plaza, Highway 19/ 885-6822

Hawaii Regional

Elegant dining featuring tasty creations using island products. Lunch and dinner, no smoking allowed, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Hakone

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel 62-100 Kauna'oa Drive/ 880-3192

Japanese

Features classic Japanese cuisine with a wonderful sushi bar, buffet, and a la carte selections. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Hama Yu Japanese Restaurant

Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kings Shops/ 886-6333

Japanese

Traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi bar. Skillful chefs create your meal before your eyes. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Bamboo Restaurant

Highway 270 in Hawi/ 889-5555

Pacific Rim

Casual dining with fine dining cuisine. Fabulous "old Hawaii" atmosphere with great island décor and aloha spirit. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, some credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

Canoe House

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive/ 885-6622

Pacific Rim

Elegant dining with cuisine influenced by the Pacific Rim. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Coast Grille

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel 62-100 Kauna'oa Drive/ 880-3192

Pacific Rim

Elegant Pacific Rim restaurant specializing in seafood. One special feature is their Oyster Bar featuring varieties of fresh oysters and shellfish. Open for dinner only (great view of sunset!), reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Huggo's Restaurant

75-5828 Kahakai Road/ 329-1493

Pacific Rim

Beach side Pacific Rim dining in a casual atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Pahu I'a

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai/ 325-8000

Pacific Rim

Relaxing oceanfront dining with elegant Pacific Rim cuisine. Open for breakfast and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Jameson's By the Sea

77-6452 Ali'i Road/ 329-1493

Seafood

Great place to enjoy a sunset meal. Lunch served on weekdays, dinner served daily. Credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

The Seaside Restaurant

1790 Kalanaiana'ole Ave/ 935-8825

Seafood

Casual dining featuring fresh seafood dishes. Open for dinner only, reservations recommended, some credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

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