Mar 12, 2021, 4:44 pm
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Recommended restaurants, from north to south:
The Fish and the Hog in Waimea, https://www.fishandthehog.com/
Merriman's in Waimea, https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/waimea/ book ahead on Open Table
Seafood Bar and Grill, Waimea, https://seafoodbarandgrill.com/
Hale l'a Da Fish House, https://www.yelp.com/biz/hale-ia-da-fish-house-kamuela - open 9-5 Mon - Fri, poke
Manuel Malasada, malasada truck that parks on the side of the highway at 1 Puako Drive, 9 to 5:30 Tues-Sun, closed Mon
Manta Restaurant, Mauna Kea Hotel, https://www.mantarestaurant.net/ Call to book
Meridia, Westin Hapuna, https://www.meridiarestaurant.net/menu/ book on Open Table
Canoe House, Mauna Lani, https://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/canoe-house/, 5-9 pm - booked thru April 11
Napua, Mauna Lani Beach Club, https://www.napuarestaurant.com/
Lava Lava Beach Club, Lava Lava Beach Club. https://lavalavabeachclub.com/bigisland/ For a fun beachy "sand in toes" experience, with tables right on the beach, and some nights live music. Just keep expectations in check on food and service.
Pueo's Osteria, http://www.pueososteria.com/#welcome Italian food up in Waikoloa Village at Waikoloa Highlands Center, this place also features outdoor, semi-covered dining.
'Ulu Ocean Grill, Four Seasons, https://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/dining/restaurants/ulu_ocean_grill/
South of Airport:
Patricio's Mexican, http://www.patriciostaqueria.com/, 10:30 - 8
Fish Hopper, Kailua-Kona, https://www.fishhopperkona.com/ Daily, 7am to 9pm
Da Poke Shack, https://dapokeshack.com/ Daily 10am-4pm
Archived Thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/284220-big-island-consolidated-south-kona-kona-north-kohala-waimea-restaurants-thread.html
The Fish and the Hog in Waimea, https://www.fishandthehog.com/
Merriman's in Waimea, https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/waimea/ book ahead on Open Table
Seafood Bar and Grill, Waimea, https://seafoodbarandgrill.com/
Hale l'a Da Fish House, https://www.yelp.com/biz/hale-ia-da-fish-house-kamuela - open 9-5 Mon - Fri, poke
Manuel Malasada, malasada truck that parks on the side of the highway at 1 Puako Drive, 9 to 5:30 Tues-Sun, closed Mon
Manta Restaurant, Mauna Kea Hotel, https://www.mantarestaurant.net/ Call to book
Meridia, Westin Hapuna, https://www.meridiarestaurant.net/menu/ book on Open Table
Canoe House, Mauna Lani, https://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/canoe-house/, 5-9 pm - booked thru April 11
Napua, Mauna Lani Beach Club, https://www.napuarestaurant.com/
Lava Lava Beach Club, Lava Lava Beach Club. https://lavalavabeachclub.com/bigisland/ For a fun beachy "sand in toes" experience, with tables right on the beach, and some nights live music. Just keep expectations in check on food and service.
Pueo's Osteria, http://www.pueososteria.com/#welcome Italian food up in Waikoloa Village at Waikoloa Highlands Center, this place also features outdoor, semi-covered dining.
'Ulu Ocean Grill, Four Seasons, https://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/dining/restaurants/ulu_ocean_grill/
South of Airport:
Patricio's Mexican, http://www.patriciostaqueria.com/, 10:30 - 8
Fish Hopper, Kailua-Kona, https://www.fishhopperkona.com/ Daily, 7am to 9pm
Da Poke Shack, https://dapokeshack.com/ Daily 10am-4pm
Archived Thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/284220-big-island-consolidated-south-kona-kona-north-kohala-waimea-restaurants-thread.html
Big Island: Consolidated "South Kona-Kona-North Kohala-Waimea restaurants" Thread
Mar 18, 2024, 7:09 pm
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Don't misses in Waimea:
Big Island Brewhause: Have to try the "Tall Dark Mandarin" Stout when in season. Kekela Greens with their housemate Falafel.
Dan-O's Doner.
Merrimans.
Big Island Brewhause: Have to try the "Tall Dark Mandarin" Stout when in season. Kekela Greens with their housemate Falafel.
Merrimans.
Last edited by HaleiwaFlyer; Mar 19, 2024 at 11:08 pm
Mar 19, 2024, 8:35 pm
#93
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Hawaiian BBQ - lunch and dinner
The Dizzy Pita - lunch
Mar 19, 2024, 11:07 pm
#94
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Mar 30, 2024, 2:17 pm
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Any word on the new restaurants at the Shops at Mauna Lani? Island Hopper Taproom, Alebrije Mexican and Knead & Bake Pizzeria?
Mar 30, 2024, 2:53 pm
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The pizza place (really bad) and the Taproom were still open in mid-Feb. The new Mexican place was not. Tommy Bahama’s remodel is complete but unfortunately the menu looked the same and our dinner was mediocre. I think there might also be a Thai place coming to The Shops? Dining out has not been great and super expensive. I end up cooking a lot when on Big Island.
Mar 31, 2024, 6:06 am
#97
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The pizza place (really bad) and the Taproom were still open in mid-Feb. The new Mexican place was not. Tommy Bahama’s remodel is complete but unfortunately the menu looked the same and our dinner was mediocre. I think there might also be a Thai place coming to The Shops? Dining out has not been great and super expensive. I end up cooking a lot when on Big Island.
