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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.
Address: 65-1227A Opelo Rd, Opelo Plaza, Waimea, HI 96743
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...
Address: 308 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720-2960
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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...
Address: 135 Kalanianaole Hwy, Hilo, HI 96720
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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...
Address: 100 Kaupulehu Dr, Kaupulehu-Kona, HI 96740
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...
Address: Kawaihae Rd and Hwy 270, Kawaihae, HI 96743
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...
Address: 54-3897 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI 96755
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...
Address: 75-5660 Kopiko St, Kopiko Plaza, Kailua-Kona, HI 96726
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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...
Address: Hwy 11, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano, HI 96785
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...
Address: 421 Makalika St, Nani Mau Garden, Hilo, HI 96720
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...
Address: 75-1027 Henry St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-3154
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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...
