DINING

Cafes

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... map

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.

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.

Merriman's Kapalua
One Bay Club Place • Lahaina, HI 96761
808-669-6400
The freshest seafood complimented by oceanfront scenery. Dine in the most beautiful location at Kapalua Resort, directly on the ocean, and view tropical sunsets from "The Point." Chef-Owner Peter Merriman has brought his unique style of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine to this beautiful ocean-side setting.
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...