Waimea · Burgers
Village Burger — Waimea
Casual burger stop at Parker Ranch Center serving freshly ground Hawaiʻi-grown beef and fish burgers.
Casual dining
Hawaiʻi Island restaurants & places to eat
31 stops
Culinary
Neighborhood favorites, Hawaiian food, sweet treats, and special dinners. Explore by food category, ranked from highest to lowest.
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Burgers & sandwiches 2 stops
Pāhoa
Kaleo’s Bar & Grill — Pāhoa
Hawaiian-inspired local dining with fish, steaks, burgers and pasta in Pāhoa town.
Coffee 8 stops
Hilo · Coffee roaster
Big Island Coffee Roasters — Hilo Café
Hawaiian coffees, lattes, house-made syrups, iced drinks, and pastries at the Hilo café and roastery.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 76 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, Hawaii, USA
$1-$10: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Kailua-Kona · Coffee
Kona Coffee & Tea
A Kailua-Kona café serving coffee from the family’s Kona farm, with separate farm-tour options above town.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 74-5588 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Waikoloa · Coffee
Island Vintage Coffee — Kings’ Shops
A coffee stop at Kings’ Shops in the Waikoloa resort area.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Waimea, HI 96743, USA
Kailua-Kona · Coffee
HiCO Hawaiian Coffee — Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi-grown coffee, espresso and signature drinks including an ube latte. Check the branch menu for food options.
Kealakekua · Coffee
HiCO Hawaiian Coffee — Kealakekua
A South Kona coffee stop with Hawaiʻi-grown coffee and signature espresso drinks. Use the official menu’s Google Maps link for directions.
Waikoloa Village · Coffee
HiCO Hawaiian Coffee — Waikoloa Village
HiCO’s Waikoloa Village café serves Hawaiʻi-grown coffee and breakfast options. This is separate from Waikoloa Beach resort cafés.
Waikoloa · Coffee
Honolulu Coffee — Waikoloa Lagoon Tower
A branch-specific coffee stop in Waikoloa. Use this location’s directions when planning your coffee break.
Waikoloa · Coffee
Honolulu Coffee — Waikoloa Ocean Tower
A branch-specific coffee stop in Waikoloa. Use this location’s directions when planning your coffee break.
Desserts & bakeries 4 stops
Nāʻālehu · Sweet bread & malasadas
Punaluʻu Bake Shop
Hawaiian sweet bread, malasadas, and macadamia shortbread on a drive through Kaʻū.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 95-5642 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Hilo · Shortbread & chocolates
Big Island Candies
Shortbread, chocolates, and gift assortments for a sweet stop or something to bring home.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 585 Hinano St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Hilo · Shave ice
Kula Shave Ice
Shave ice with house-made syrups from scratch, near Hilo’s market area.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 57 Mamo St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Kailua-Kona · Shave ice
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice — Kona
A Kona branch of Ululani’s for specialty shave ice and toppings.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Hawaiian & local food 2 stops
Hilo · Local comfort food
Café 100
A classic Hilo stop associated with loco moco.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 969 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Waikoloa · American & local ingredients
Foster’s Kitchen
A scratch-kitchen option at Kings’ Shops for lunch or dinner in the Waikoloa area.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 75-5805 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
$$: Wanderlog snapshot
Mexican 1 stops
Captain Cook · Mexican
Shaka Tacoz — Captain Cook
Tacos, burritos and quesadillas with fish, meat and soy-chorizo options at the Captain Cook location.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 82-6167 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA
4.8/5 · Tripadvisor
Published rating snapshot · reviewed 2026-09-27. Ratings can change.
Other dining 4 stops
Waikoloa · Beachfront dining
Lava Lava Beach Club — Waikoloa
A beachside food and drinks stop. Select the Big Island location for its menu and reservations.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 69-1081 Ku'uali'i Pl, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, USA
$30-$50: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Waimea · Regional cuisine
Merriman’s Waimea
A locally focused restaurant in upcountry Waimea.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 65-1227 Opelo Rd B, Waimea, HI 96743, USA
Kailua-Kona · Casual oceanfront
On the Rocks
A casual lunch option next door to Huggo’s. Check the current restaurant information before visiting.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 75-5824 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Casual dining
Kona
Willie’s Hot Chicken
Hot chicken restaurant saved in the Hawaiʻi Island list.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 74-5599 Pawai Pl Ste#1&2, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Poke & seafood 5 stops
Hilo
Moon and Turtle
Neighborhood restaurant with a changing international menu and Pacific influences.
2026 Hale ʻAina Silver: Best Hawaiʻi Island Restaurant.
Menu and hours need confirmation
Kailua-Kona · Poke & seafood
Umekes — Kona
Poke and local seafood with both fish-market and restaurant options at the Kona location.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 74-5599 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA
$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Hilo · Fish market
Suisan Fish Market
Poke by weight, bowls, plates, and salads, with ahi, salmon, and tako preparations that vary with the catch.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 93 Lihiwai St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
$$: Giftly snapshot
Kailua-Kona · Seafood
The Fish Hopper — Kona
Casual bay-view seafood and steak restaurant on Aliʻi Drive, with island fish, chowder and seafood pasta.
Casual dining
Kailua-Kona · Poke counter
Da Poke Shack
A poke-focused takeout stop at Kona Bali Kai on Aliʻi Drive.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 76-6246 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA
$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Casual dining
Steakhouses & fine dining 1 stops
Kailua-Kona · Oceanfront dinner
Huggo’s
A waterfront restaurant serving fish and steak, suited to an evening along the Kona coast.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 5308, 75-5828 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Sushi & Japanese 4 stops
Kailua-Kona · Sushi & izakaya
Izakaya Shiono
Traditional sushi plus ramen and other Japanese dishes in Kona’s Brewery Block.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 74-5599 Pawai Pl B4 & B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA
$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Kailua-Kona · Takeout sushi
Shiono-ya
Takeout sushi, bento, and platters inside KTA Kailua-Kona.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 74-5594 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA
$10-$25: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Casual dining
Kailua-Kona & Hilo · Casual sushi
Genki Sushi — Hawaiʻi Island
Casual sushi at Kona Commons and Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 74-5450 Makala Blvd #202, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Casual dining
Hilo · Breakfast & diner food
Ken’s House of Pancakes
Pancakes, local comfort food, saimin, and loco moco in Hilo.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 1730 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA