A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Merriman's Waimea. Waimea (Kamuela), upcountry · Hawaii Regional / farm-to-table — Peter Merriman — one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine — opened this flagship in 1988 and still sources 90% of ingredients…
Brown's Beach House. Kohala Coast (Fairmont Orchid resort) · Contemporary Hawaiian / Pacific Rim — AAA Four Diamond oceanfront dining just steps from the water at the Fairmont Orchid, featuring fresh Hawaii…
Lava Lava Beach Club. Waikoloa, Kohala Coast · Island / Hawaiian seafood — Open-air tables set directly on the sand at Anaeho'omalu Bay with nightly live entertainment, tiki torches, and a crowd-pleasing menu of fresh…
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay. Downtown Hilo, bayfront · Italian-inspired / wood-fired pizza — A Hilo institution since 1988, operating out of a historic bayfront building overlooking Hilo Bay. Known for wood-fired pizza and…
Miller and Lux Hualalai. Kohala Coast (Four Seasons Resort Hualalai) · Steakhouse / Contemporary American — Chef Tyler Florence's premier steakhouse at the Four Seasons Hualalai, winner of the 2025 Hale 'Aina Award for Best…
The Fish And The Hog. 64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd · 4.7★ (2,877 reviews)
On the Rocks. 75-5824 Kahakai Rd · 4.4★ (4,696 reviews)
Merriman's Big Island. 65-1227 Opelo Rd B · 4.7★ (2,123 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Island Lava Java. Kailua-Kona, Ali'i Drive · American / Pacific fusion — Family-owned oceanfront cafe featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, serving 100% Kona coffee, fresh-squeezed juices, and an all-day menu of…
NOIO. Kohala Coast (Four Seasons Resort Hualalai) · Japanese / Sushi / Seafood — Oceanfront sushi lounge at the Four Seasons Hualalai pairing freshly caught island fish with authentic Japanese…
Hilo Farmers Market food stalls. Downtown Hilo · Local Hawaiian / mixed — The market's lunch wagon lane and prepared-food vendors offer the most authentic and affordable taste of Big Island cuisine — poke bowls, spam musubi, shave…