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Aioli's
65-1227A Opelo Rd, Opelo Plaza, Waimea, HI 96743 · 808-885-6325
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WAIMEA. Appealingly simple decor takes a back seat to Aioli's creative, satisfying cuisine. The lunch menu features fabulous sandwiches, inspired salads, and fresh homemade soups. You'll also find house-roasted turkey on just-baked bread, catch-of-the-day sandwiches, a wildly popular caesar salad, and homemade cookies and pies.
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Cafe Pesto
308 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720-2960 · 808-969-6640
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HILO. Hilo Bay's Cafe Pesto enjoys quite a reputation for innovative pizzas, which range from traditional Italian varieties to recipes bearing Mediterranean or Pacific Rim touches. The restaurant gets packed at lunch; everybody from local business types to tourists clamor for a daily fix of pizza topped with shiitake mushrooms, artichokes, chipotle-seasoned chicken, or chili-grilled shrimp. Diners wanting to go a different route may opt for an Asian catch stromboli with shrimp tempura and an Oregon wasabi snow crab caesar salad or a Sandalwood panini (Japanese eggplant, marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and rosemary gorgonzola). Another location is in Kawaihae (808-882-1071).
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Harrington's
135 Kalanianaole Hwy, Hilo, HI 96720 · 808-961-4966
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HILO. 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 the restaurant's charm. House specialties include American and Continental standards, including duck confit, a peppercorn-seasoned New York strip, and perfectly-prepared prime rib. Fresh-caught fish and seafood like calamari meunière serve as delicious alternatives.
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KONA COAST. Reservations are suggested for people wanting to sample the eclectic menu at this clubhouse eatery, where the fare ranges from Kona Coast lobster and mango-barbecue baby back ribs to Makalapua flowering onion, sesame-crusted snapper, organic rack of lamb, and lobster pizza. The open-plan kitchen gives the place a cozy touch, and guests are torn between activity around the brick oven and golfers "holing out" on the resort's 18th green. Al fresco dining on the deck is also available.
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KOHALA COAST. Ranked by a variety of local publications as the Big Island's top seafood restaurant, Harbor Grill sports a quintessential Hawaiian look and feel, from its upstairs tiki-style cocktail lounge to its authentic Hawaiian music. The place serves divine steamed clams and West Coast oysters (a dozen of either is always a winner), along with a versatile menu that covers the gamut, boasting pizzas, ribs, steaks, and burgers.
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KAPAAU. A brightly painted exterior gives credence to this North Kohala cafe's name. Inside the airy dining room, warm hues and hanging baskets of greenery provide casual appeal. Counter service is standard, and the food is composed of fresh, organic ingredients, healthy and delicious. At lunch, enjoy hefty wraps, crisp salads, sandwiches, burgers, and soups; a few breakfast items are available too, along with gourmet coffees, smoothies, and premium local ice cream. The cafe is right across from the statue of King Kamehameha.
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Kona Mix Plate
75-5660 Kopiko St, Kopiko Plaza, Kailua-Kona, HI 96726 · 808-329-8104
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KONA COAST. Locals love plate lunches, which generally come with a choice of meats, plus macaroni salad and rice or green salad. Kona Mix Plate is one of the most popular, thanks to its loyal following of regulars. Japanese, Korean, and Hawaiian influences are evident – teriyaki beef, chicken katsu, and broiled mahi mahi are some of the big sellers. The restaurant's strip mall location may not be particularly inspiring, but if you're looking for authentic local food, this is the best option.
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Lava Rock Café
Hwy 11, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano, HI 96785 · 808-967-8526
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VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. Serving three meals a day, volcano-themed Lava Rock Café is where locals refuel. Breakfast includes traditional egg dishes and the Big Island's own Loco Moco, a heap of rice with a hamburger patty and fried egg, all doused with gravy. Lunch consists of burgers, salads, and sandwiches. There's also a plate lunch option – choose up to three meats to accompany rice and a salad. Dinner is a global experience – the menu includes Asian specialties, Mexican fajitas, Italian pastas, and American grilled steaks. To-go orders are welcome – a boon for hungry hikers.
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HILO. No visit to Nani Mau Gardens would be complete without an excursion to their tropical lunch buffet. Adorned with flowers and foliage, buffet tables are laden with fried chicken, pot roast, salads, fresh tropical fruits, and more. Regularly visited by both island residents and tourists, the restaurant is convivial and friendly, making the overall experience pleasantly relaxing.
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O's Bistro
75-1027 Henry St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-3154 · 808-327-6565
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KONA COAST. Chef/owner Amy Ferguson Ota has been featured in Julia Child's "Cooking with Master Chefs" and has been nominated for the James Beard award. Her concept dishes run the gamut, featuring a fascinating repertoire of European and Far Eastern noodle dishes. A Mediterranean sensibility underscores the decor inside and on the cozy patio. Lunch highlights include steak and fries, pad Thai, and Kona-style tuna noodle casserole with wok-seared ahi.
Looking for light and tasty dishes with a quick turn-around time? Or perhaps a power lunch to close the deal? Here, you’ll find the right setting for either! An assortment of decors from casual and sporty to sophisticated and businesslike. You may also find the option of ordering take-out food.
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