Big Island

Restaurants

Aioli's

Appealingly simple decor takes a back seat to Aioli's creative, satisfying cuisine. The lunch menu features fabulous sandwiches, inspired salads, and ... (more) ...

Aloha Angel Café

Although breakfast is the most important meal of the day, sometimes it can be a chore to find a decent breakfast that you actually want to eat. While ... (more) ...

Bad Ass Coffee Company

Kona coffee has no peer according to aficionados, and this fun, relaxed place really lets you enjoy it. Locally grown and roasted on-site, the beans p ... (more) ...

Bamboo Restaurant

Take a step back in time and experience Big Island living the way it was before modern resorts and development took over. Once a hotel and later a gro ... (more) ...

Batik

[Undergoing renovations due to earthquake damage; expected to reopen in December 2008.] The Mauna Ke'a Beach Hotel's signature restaurant, Batik suave ... (more) ...

Bay Terrace

A lovely garden setting, unobtrusive service, and a veritable banquet of choices make Bay Terrace a popular morning destination. Breakfast buffets ove ... (more) ...

Big Island Grill

This local favorite is almost always packed, a testament to its fantastic American comfort food, which sparkles with Hawaiian touches. The catch of th ... (more) ...

Brown's Beach House

Outdoor seating and terrific oceanside scenery set the stage at this Orchid treasure, whose extensive wine list and traditional Hawaiian cuisine have ... (more) ...

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

With a nod to the movie "Forrest Gump," this fun place serves casual American fare, much of it seafood. The menu makes constant reference to Forrest a ... (more) ...

Cafe 100

Café 100 has been around for years, and it continues to offer great, filling food at unbeatable prices. In fact, it's the ideal place to try Hawaiian ... (more) ...

Cafe Pesto

Hilo Bay's Cafe Pesto enjoys quite a reputation for innovative pizzas, which range from traditional Italian varieties to recipes bearing Mediterranean ... (more) ...

CanoeHouse

This restaurant's Pacific Rim-influenced menu boasts a wide range of scrumptious seafood options. Enjoy fresh-from-the-sea mahi mahi marinated in miso ... (more) ...

Charley's Thai Cuisine

Despite a distinctly American-sounding moniker, Charley's has become a Big Island favorite for luscious, flavorful Thai fare. While there might not be ... (more) ...

Coast Grille & Oyster Bar

The signature restaurant of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is known far and wide for its superb Hawaiian and Pacific Rim cuisine. While serious diners ... (more) ...

Coffee Shack

A great stop-off, Coffee Shack is little more than its name suggests – a nondescript place where guests can saddle up to the counter, order fresh-brew ... (more) ...

Daniel Thiebaut

A native of Lorraine, France, Daniel Thiebaut brings to the Big Island distinct French flair and dazzles patrons with his propensity for adding Asian ... (more) ...

Donatoni's

Guests at the Waikoloa Village Hilton have nothing but high praise for the hotel's Venetian-style signature eatery. Donatoni's seductive setting – it ... (more) ...

Edelweiss Restaurant

Specializing in gourmet Continental fare that ranges from wiener schnitzel and New Zealand rack of lamb to roast duck braised in orange sauce, Edelwei ... (more) ...

Harbor House

Hankering for a fresh ahi sandwich or some fish and chips? How about a cold beer? Want it with a view, maybe at a table outside? Look no further, beca ... (more) ...

Hard Rock Cafe

A familiar favorite, Hard Rock Cafe has locations all over the globe. Highlights of the Kona restaurant include a signed Gene Simmons Axe bass guitar, ... (more) ...

Harrington's

This Hilo eatery has enchanted more than a few couples enjoying a romantic dinner for two. Open-air seating and seductive views of Reeds Pond add to t ... (more) ...

Hawaiian Style Cafe

On first glance, this place may not look like much, but as everybody knows, you can't judge a book by its cover. Big Islanders are fond of homestyle c ... (more) ...

Hilo Bay Café

Don't let appearances deceive you – there are no burgers and fries at this unassuming strip mall restaurant, but you will find dishes like stuffed chi ... (more) ...

Hilo Homemade Ice Cream

If you're lucky, Hilo Homemade Ice Cream will be on the menu at restaurants you visit; if not, get your fill of the delicious stuff at their stand-alo ... (more) ...

Hualalai Grille

Reservations are suggested for people wanting to sample the eclectic menu at this clubhouse eatery, where the fare ranges from Kona Coast lobster and ... (more) ...