Aloha Theatre Cafe 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Big Island, HI 96750, Located in Kainaliu, 808-322-3383, Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this casual dining cafe overlooks the Kona Coast and offers an extensive menu of delicious entrees, as well as homemade breads, mouthwatering pastries, and incredible desserts. more... 

Paniolo Country Inn 65-1214 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, HI 96743, 808-885-4377, Experience real country ambiance at this family cafe that has a ranch style decor and features a wonderful menu filled with items such as chicken, burgers, pizza, ribs, Mexican dishes, and sandwiches. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  

Grand Palace Chinese Restaurant 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738, Located at Kings Shops Mall, 808-886-6668, Nicely decorated with floral carpets and etched glass panels, this restaurant features an extensive menu of Chinese items from most regions of China with hot pot courses, sizzling rice and noodle dishes, and seafood, beef, and pork dishes on the menu. 

Coffee Shack, The 83-5799 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, HI 96704, 808-328-9555, Renowned as a breakfast hotspot, this charming coffee house features sweeping ocean views and serves a wide range of great food, desserts, pastries, and fresh brewed Kona coffee daily for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. 

Kohala Coffee Mill and Tropical Dreams Ice Cream Located on Akoni Pule Highway in Hawi, 808-889-5577, This unique coffee house and ice cream shop serves upscale ice creams, 100% Kona coffees, gourmet Hawaiian foods, baked goods, sandwiches, and pastries. They also offer jams, jellies, herb vinegars, Hawaiian honey, herbal salts, and an array of unique gifts. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner.

Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant 65-1259 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743, 808-887-2200, Enjoy unique, mouthwatering French and Asian cuisine by an award-winning international chef at this fine dining restaurant that features an eclectic blend of antique furnishings and one-of-a-kind table settings in a historic Old Hawaii setting. Signature dishes on the menu include the Hilo Sweetcorn Crabcake, the Pacific Salmon, and the Wasabi Ravioli. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738, Located at King's Shops, 808-886-4321, Featuring strong influences from both Asia and Europe on the menu, this restaurant serves signature items on the menu such as Dim Sum appetizers, mandarin orange glazed duck, and mouthwatering chocolate souffle daily for lunch and dinner, complemented by a great wine list.

Cafe Pesto Located at Kawaihae Shopping Center in Kawaihae, 808-882-1071, Overlooking the Kawaihae Harbor, this restaurant has a bold decor and is known for their Mediterranean and Asian inspired dishes, as well as innovative pizzas, fresh local seafood, and colorful salads. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...

Tres Hombres Beach Grill Located at Kawaihae Shopping Center in Kawaihae, 808-882-1031, Overlooking the Kawaihae Harbor, this casual Californian-Mexican restaurant serves dishes such as delicious burgers, sandwiches, chilies rellenos, bean and rice combination plates, fresh fish, steaks, and gazpacho daily for lunch and dinner. They are also known for their extensive Mexican beer and tequila selection.

Bamboo Restaurant Junction of Highway 270 and Highway 250 in Hawi, 808-889-5555, Located in a beautifully restored historic building, this restaurant is known for their passion fruit margaritas and offers a full menu of fresh island style cuisine. An art gallery is also on site where you can browse through a great selection of Pacific art, fine handmade furniture, and Koa crafts. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for lunch only; closed on Mondays. more...

Koa House Grill 65-1144 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI 96743, 808-885-2088, Specializing in locally grown beef and vegetables, this fine dining restaurant has a warm country atmosphere and offers delectable seafood specials and fine Parker Ranch Angus Pride steaks on their menu, as well as a large fresh salad bar. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Merriman's 64-1227 Opelu Road, Kamuela, HI 96743, Located at Opelu Plaza, 808-885-6822, Known for their exciting Hawaiian regional cuisine, this upscale restaurant features a wide range of regional dishes prepared with fresh Big Island products by critically acclaimed Chef Peter Merriman. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...