Resort Area : Kona

 Food Type : Mexican

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Address: 786831 Alii Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 324-4688
Open: Monday - Saturday 9am-9pm

As one of Keauhou Shopping Center's 40+ shops and restaurants, this great Mexican eatery is a small but busy diner with spicy dishes. With deli-style service (you order and pick up from the counter), it's a nice spot for a quick lunch or dinner while you shop.

They have eggs in the morning - as part of a burrito or a full classic huevos rancheros dish - and fish, steak, and chicken on nachos, quesadillas, or tacos throughout the rest of the day. Enchiladas, burritos, and daily specials are also available.

Enjoy a south of the border (the mainland one, that is) atmosphere and an authentic Mexican menu in this open-air shopping center that features free entertainment and cultural demonstrations every Friday.

 Resort Area : Kona

 Food Type : Coffee/Dessert

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Address: 83-5799 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Phone Number: (808) 328-9555
Open: Daily 8am-3pm

On your way to the Mauna Loa volcano, stop in at the Coffee Shack for an outdoor meal at deck tables and a fantastic Kona Coast ocean view down the mountain.

Sip kona coffee made from beans off the trees surrounding the restaurant, and enjoy sandwiches, pizzas, and homemade pastries, or eggs and fruit breakfast choices. Omelettes chocked full of tasty veggies or ham are presented with a banana leaf, fresh pineapple, and toast and gourmet pizzas come sizzling with a variety of toppings.

There are incredible views from the deck or from any dining room table through large windows. See Hawaii's many geckos up close - cute, but thankfully distracted from your plate by a bowl of jelly set on the railing for them.

 Resort Area : Kona

 Food Type : American

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Address: 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy.
Phone Number: (808) 326-4166
Open: Daily 11am-7pm

Watch fishing and larger boats dock in Honokohau Harbor, then meet their crew and guests at the Harbor House, a popular local eatery just north of Kona. It's a casual place to unwind by the water that has ten beers on tap with legendary ice-cold schooners (18-ounce mugs) that are cheap and refreshing.

Burgers, fish and chips, calamari, and sandwiches (including a great ahi one) are part of the standard pub fare available.

The light and breezy atmosphere is topped off with a 1,600-pound mounted marlin on the wall, and the small-fishing-village ambiance is enjoyable in between your own vacation adventures.

 Resort Area : Kona

 Food Type : Drinks/Appetizers

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Address: 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy.
Phone Number: (808) 329-BREW (329-2739)
Open: Sunday - Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm Free brewery tours Monday - Friday 10:30am & 3:00pm

Open since 1994, Kona Brewing Co & Brew Pub advertises tasty handcrafted beers and food made with "ale-oha." They provide tours of their brewery and are generally happy to discuss all things beer.

With twelve taps of their own and seasonal guest beers available at any given time, this pub lives up to its name. They are especially proud of their three flagship beers - the delicately sweet Bigwave, the Longboard lager, and the Fire Rock pale ale.

There are also tasty handmade pizzas, sandwiches, and local twists on pub food like the Kb'cilla Po'okela, a spicy kona quesadilla with Kalua pig and homemade salsa. Chocolate fans will adore the Kilauea Lava Flow dessert, complete with brownie, macadamia nuts, island-made vanilla bean ice cream, and fudge sauce (plus whipped cream and a cherry!), but also try a classic root beer float if you're in the mood, made with the regular ingredients or with one of their own beers for just $1 more.

 Resort Area : Kona

 Food Type : Japanese

Price Range :

Address: 75-5725 Alii Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 326-1322
Open: Monday - Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 11am-4pm

Tucked in the back of the Kona Marketplace Shopping Center, Hayashi's has amazingly good sushi at extremely reasonable prices. The line is usually out the front door for this take-out food, but the service is relatively fast and overall this is truly sushi heaven.

Choose sushi pieces or rolls straight off the menu or create your own combination of ingredients (which is why this eatery is also sometimes called "Hayashi's You Make the Roll"). They make each order fresh and have a few tables outside if you just can't wait for the beach picnic.

 Resort Area : Kona

 Food Type : Mexican

Price Range :

Address: 74-5483 Kaiwi St. #145
Phone Number: (808) 329-3335
Open: 12pm-9pm

Killer Tacos is a little shop in an old industrial area of Kona, and unless you knew where to go, you'd probably only find it if you were lost. Lucky for you, others have been there before and lived to tell the food is truly killer, and at shocking prices (the most expensive item around was a $6 salad), but you'll die with a smile on your face. There are great amounts of tacos and burritos and you'll have some choices to make - try a fish taco, fresh and succulent, or a ground beef burrito with spicy salsa.

 Resort Area : Kamuela

 Food Type : Thai

Price Range :

Address: 65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Phone Number: (808) 885-5591
Open: Daily 11am-3pm & 5pm-9pm

Charley's Thai Cuisine in Waimea Center offers island plate lunches of delicious Thai food. With spice ratings that are true to their names ("hot" is really hot) and casual Thai d�cor, enjoy the excellent noodles (order the Pad Thai anytime), spring rolls, and tasty curries in between shopping.

 Resort Area : Hilo

 Food Type : Thai

Price Range :

Address: 88 Kanoelehua Ave.
Phone Number: (808) 969-9336
Open: Monday - Friday 10:30am-2pm & 5pm-9pm, Saturday 5pm-9pm

Sombat's is named after Sombat Parente, who was born in northeastern Thailand and started cooking traditional Thai meals for her large family at age seven.

The menu is full of tasty dishes based on original Thai recipes - crispy salads, soups, noodles, mild curries, and flavorful stir-fry are all great values. Dishes like the sweet and sour or Kang Panang (roasted curry with coconut milk) come with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, or seafood, and traditional jasmine or brown rice. Classic Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup (hot and sour with lemongrass and Thai spices) are both fantastic.

Although they don't serve alcohol, they'll lend you a beer glass if you bring your own.

 Resort Area : Kona

 Food Type : American

Price Range :

Address: Kona Magic Sands 77-6452 Alii Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 329-3195
Open: Monday - Friday 11am-2:30pm, daily 5pm-9pm

With waves crashing so close by you might even feel a bit of spray, oceanfront dining at Jameson's by the Sea's railing tables is a spectacular experience.

Mainly steak and seafood with some innovative island dishes, their menu is varied. An outdoor-living room type patio (or lanai) surrounds the main dining room, which in itself has a casual elegance of white linen on tables and dark wood island chairs.

Standard lunch fare - sandwiches, burgers, salads, and hot foods - includes some exotic choices, like the Seafood Louie (crab, bay shrimp, and ahi seared rare) or the shoyu-and-ginger-marinated Teriyaki Steak. And filet mignon and shrimp curry with mango chutney are part of a longer dinner menu to enjoy, often with live lounge music entertainment in the background.

Cocktails, wine, beer, and tropical drinks are served from their fully stacked bar, and a slice of homemade chiffon pie is always a nice ending to a meal on the edge of Magic Sands Beach.

 Resort Area : Hilo

 Food Type : Pacific Rim Cuisine

Price Range :

Address: 60 Keawe St.
Phone Number: (808) 961-2558
Open: Monday - Saturday 11am-2:30pm, Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm, Sunday - Thursday, 5pm-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm-10pm, Monday - Sunday 4pm-6pm

Restaurant Kaikodo's art historian owners created a gallery of antiques to go with the delicious Asian fusion cuisine. The century-old historic building with cathedral ceilings is bright and elegant, with Japanese screens and Chinese paintings spread throughout. The main dining area boasts a massive imported English mahogany bar and antique Chinese glass doors.

Their delicious food matches the sophistication of their look - baked ono crusted with coconut and lentil with pumpkin puree, Mahana red ale-braised lamb shank, spiced seared ahi, and other delicacies. Also try the bacon cheeseburger or pumkin ravioli at lunch.

The tasteful, colorful decor adds to the ambiance and original experience of dining in Hilo's finest.

 Resort Area : Kailua/Kona/Keauhou

 Food Type : Thai

Price Range :

Address: 78-6831 Alii Dr.
Phone: (808) 322-8424
Open: Monday - Saturday 11am-9pm

The Royal Thai Caf� is a bright and efficient restaurant with great Thai food. Drop in while shopping in the Keauhou Center for a memorable experience and a range of flavorsome dishes.

Their panang beef or pineapple fried rice appetizers, green papaya salad, Pad Thai, spicy mint noodles, and curries are all outstanding.

Thai iced tea is always a treat, and the friendly service in this casual caf� makes it an easy choice.

 Resort Area : Mauna Lani

 Food Type : American

Price Range :

Address: Mauna Lani Bay Hotel 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 881-7911
Open: Daily 6:30am-10:30am & 6pm-9pm

The casual indoor/outdoor Bay Terrace Restaurant is an elegant affair on the grounds of the The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel near the Atrium waterfalls. The outside tables, covered in simple white linens and with simple white umbrellas, are surrounded by tropical plants and views stretch from the lagoon to the ocean.

The breakfast buffet items offer variety to start the day, or you can order delicious food straight off the menu (like an amazing banana-stuffed French toast with pecans). Later in the day, try the seared prawns pasta dish with Farfalle pesto or an outstanding grilled Hawaiian swordfish with wilted spinach.

Their graceful service and lovely atmosphere make it easy to relax and enjoy.

 Resort Area : Hapuna

 Food Type : American

Price Range :

Address: Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel 62-100 Kauna'oa Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 880-3192
Open: Daily 6:30pm-11am

The Ocean Terrace Restaurant at Hapuna Beach Hotel is a casual and tasteful breakfast place overlooking the blue waters of the Pacific off Hapuna beach. It's a popular open-air spot for an early meal on the Big Island and its buffet and menu both offer innovative mixes of standard breakfast fare, healthy items, and local influence.

Large omelettes with a variety of fillings to choose from, griddle choices like crispy waffles and fluffy pancakes, and, of course, great coffee and fresh island juices.

 Resort Area : Kawaihae

 Food Type : Italian

Price Range :

Address: Kawaihae Shopping Center (Pule Hwy. and Kawaihae Rd.)
Phone Number: (808) 882-1071
Open: Sunday - Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm

Cafe Pesto is a bright room with windows along one side that sits by the Kawaihae Harbor on the South Kohala Coast. There's an island flare to their classic Italian dishes that draws crowds of locals and tourists.

Famous for using indigenous ingredients, Caf� Pesto adds Hawaiian-grown organic greens to their salads, lobsters raised on local aquaculture farms to their gourmet pizzas, and fresh seafood from the Pacific to their entr�es. The "Hibachi style" surf & "Free Range" turf mixes Big Island beef tenderloin with Asian tiger prawns in an explosion of flavor. Consider the coconut crusted calamari along with other colorful pasta, calzones, and fresh catches.

Take an after-dinner stroll to the Harbor's nearby stone temple Heiau and see ancient shark deities on their sunset vigils.

 Resort Area : Waimea

 Food Type : French

Price Range :

Address: 65-1259 Kawaihae Rd.
Phone Number: (808) 887-2200
Open: Monday - Saturday 11:30am-2pm & 5:30-9pm, Sunday 10am-1:30pm & 5:30-9pm

Daniel Thiebaut restaurant in the historic Chock In Store building of Waimea's ranching community is a bright yellow and red plantation style house surrounded by a tropical garden with scented mulang trees, and its charm matches that of the town it serves.

Enjoy the elegantly-presented French Asian cuisine created by chef and namesake Daniel Thiebaut as you sit on comfortable furniture (including cushions on window seats) surrounded by classic Hawaiian style d�cor. With extensive worldwide experience as a chef, Thiebaut makes good use of many culinary influences while his menu utilizes local island meat, produce, and other ingredients.

Lobster bisque flavored with brandy and topped with cilantro coconut cream, grilled "Kamuela Pride" New York steak, or crispy avocado spring rolls with smoked tomato coulis are just some of the wonderful options.

 Resort Area : Hilo

 Food Type : Pacific Rim Cuisine

Price Range :

Address: 315 Makaala St. #109
Phone Number: (808) 935-4939
Open: Monday - Saturday 11am-9:30pm, Sunday 5-9pm

The Hilo Bay Caf� is a hip urban eatery surprisingly located between an office supply store and discount center in a Waiakea Shopping Center strip mall. It has simple chic d�cor (high ceilings, recessed lights, and neutral colors except for an orange accent wall) and vivid, creative cuisine served enthusiastically from knowledgeable people who also clearly love the food.

Their menu changes every three months or so, but is always innovative and varied. Try something like coconut-crusted tofu in a curry coconut sauce, Guinness onion rings (with balsamic ketchup and garlic aioli), or the Wellington trio (ahi, beef tenderloin, and pork, each in its own pastry on its own bed of vegetables and with its own sauce).

The chef chooses to use organic food whenever possible, and sticks to grass-fed, antibiotic-free Hawaiian beef exclusively, and all of the expertly crafted dishes are spectacular.

 Resort Area : Hilo

 Food Type : Italian

Price Range :

Address: 235 Keawe St.
Phone Number: (808) 969-9090
Open: Daily 7:30am-2pm and 5pm-9pm

Pescatore is Hilo's special occasion dinner restaurant, with classic romantic Italian d�cor and grand food. Antiques, tile floors, and Italian art are all part of its warm and formal European ambiance.

The menu highlights authentic Sicilian cuisine - wonderful stuffed mushroom appetizers that melt in your mouth, fresh catch of the day prepared with capers and wine, and an unbeatable scallopini marsala. Even a simple chicken parmesan dish is elegantly prepared and sumptuous. There are homemade breads and desserts (order the double chocolate truffle cake for a very happy ending), tasty soups and pizzas, and plenty of pasta to choose from.

 Resort Area : Hilo

 Food Type : Japanese

Price Range :

Address: 239 Keawe St.
Phone Number: (808) 961-6625
Open: Monday - Saturday 10am-2pm & 4:30-9pm

Ocean Sushi is Hilo's flagship sushi dive, a popular deli for sparkling fresh fish. They offer dozens of terrific creative and traditional sushi rolls, plus other Japanese meals and seafood prepared local style.

The prices are surprisingly reasonable and the food spectacular. In addition to the long list of standard sushi items, try the inventive ahi poke roll or lomi salmon, plus rolls that include egg and tofu in the mix. Consider adding miso soup and the sake-steamed scallops to your sushi order and enjoy an excellent value.

 Resort Area : Volcanoes National Park

 Food Type : Pacific Rim Cuisine

Price Range :

Address: 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 886-4321
Open: Daily 5:30pm-10pm

Another Roy Yamaguchi restaurant with classic Pacific Rim fusion dining, this hip Waikoloa Roy's location has a view of a golf course and 10-acre lake through a large glass wall. With a subtle blend of East and West culinary techniques, the wonderful food is creatively prepared and presented.

The often-changing menu is based on island-fresh farm ingredients and fish, and their many nightly fish specials are spectacular. Appetizers range from dim sum and imu-baked pizzas to organic salads and spicy kiawe-grilled baby-back ribs. With tender beef and pasta dishes, the entrees are also incredible. And to every Roy's experience, a legendary hot, dark chocolate souffle must come - it's his very popular, mouthwatering signature dessert.

 Resort Area : Mauna Lani

 Food Type : Local Cuisine

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Address: 1 N. Kaniku Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 885-2000
Open: Daily 11:30am-2:30pm & 6pm-9:30pm

Brown's Beach House is located along the Kohala Coast shore at the Fairmont Orchid and can easily become one of your favorite sunset spots to dine among candles, tiki tirches, coconut trees, and a nearby lagoon. Watch the chefs create innovative Pacific Rim cuisine using the freshest local ingredients in a newly renovated exhibition kitchen and enjoy nightly Hawaiian music and hula dancers.

Five-spice marinated duck spring rolls, seared ahi poke, or a gourmet burger that blends Kobe-style and Black Angus sirloin meat topped with melted Brie cheese are some of the lunch choices. Try oysters on the half shell or a Hilo vanilla Keahole lobster to start your evening meal, then a sizzling ahi tataki with local exotic mushrooms entr�e.

 Resort Area : Kona

 Food Type : Pacific Rim Cuisine

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Address: 75-5828 Kahakai Rd.
Phone Number: (808) 329-1493, (808) 329-9262
Open: Daily 6:30-11am, 11:30am-2pm & 5:30-1am

Opened in 1969, Huggo's on the Rocks is literally on the rocks - the restaurant is on stilts and tables sit on a wooden deck beside tidepools, where you can see a dreamy view of the entire Kailua Bay curve of beach. Originally, local fishermen used to meet and "talk story" on this grassy-sandy spot of land - now, it's a hip premiere sunset dining place with great food.

In the morning, the location is called "Java on the Rocks," and serves eggs, pastries, and strong Kona coffee as an espresso bar, with brightly-lit waves crashing on the nearby shore. For lunch, Huggo's serves sandwiches, pizza, fresh fish, and local items like kalua chicken quesadilla.

There's dancing on the shore in the evening, when the main dining room and deck tables are also packed with people enjoying drinks, appetizers, and dinner - fish and chips, teriyaki steak, saut�ed mahimahi, or steamed clams.

 Resort Area : Mauna Lani

 Food Type : Local Cuisine

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Address: Mauna Lani Bay Hotel 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 881-7911
Open: Daily summer 5:30-9pm, winter 6-9:30pm

Boasting majestic ocean views and an open-air dining room, the Canoe House is Mauna Lani Bay Hotel's signature restaurant. Dine on creative Pacific Rim cuisine overlooking the Kohala Coast and its stunning legendary sunsets.

Their menu changes with the seasons but always offers impressive fish, lamb, beef, and vegetarian dishes. Their appetizer specialty is Chinatown duck with tequila sauce, but the seared hamachi and other starter items are also delicious. The Kona Shellfish bowl entr�e or grilled filet mignon with roasted hamakua mushrooms are each the epitome of the innovative fusion meals. Their Hawaiian Bananas Foster or "Pineapple Split" (haupia sorbet, passion fruit, and chocolate sauce) are terrific.

A canoe hangs from the ceiling and the glorious setting of this Canoe House creates a perfect evening ambiance.

 Resort Area : Waimea

 Food Type : Local Cuisine

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Address: Opelu Plaza, Hwy. 19 and Opelo Rd.
Phone Number: (808) 885-6822
Open: Monday - Friday 11:30am-1:30pm, daily 5:30-9pm

Merriman's is island cuisine at its best, founded and owned by popular Chef Peter Merriman, who also runs the famed Hula Grill. Its mission statement includes to "remain the landmark for Hawaii Regional Cuisine" and a taste of their food will show that they're clearly achieving the goal. The menu notes that organically grown produce and chemical-free products are used whenever possible, and there's an island-fresh richness that makes you believe it.

Try crispy rice paper lamb spring rolls with a sweet chili pepper sauce, an organic Waimea greens salad, coconut curry veggie stir fry, or a fresh "boat fish" option (provided daily by local, troll boats). The Mixed Plate, with four of their signature dishes, is a great way to sample, and their Prime Cut meat platters include large portions of natural island-raised beef and lamb with mouthwatering preparations.

There is more than one warm chocolate option for dessert (just under "Chocolate Ecstasy" on the menu) plus others like fruit, sorbet, and mousse to go with dessert wines and ports.

 Resort Area : Kona

 Food Type : Pacific Rim Cuisine

Price Range :

Address: 78-6831 Alii Dr., Suite D-125
Phone Number: (808) 322-6400
Open: Tuesday - Friday 11:30am-1:30pm, daily 5pm-9:30pm

With simple elegant Asian d�cor - small serene Buddha statues sitting in recessed wall shelves, the occasional hanging plant or floor vase with dried branches - Kenichi Pacific in the Keauhou Shopping Center incorporates sushi and Japanese fusion cuisine in a contemporary refined atmosphere. There is a sophisticated sushi bar serving traditional sashimi and sushi pieces, plus table seating.

You could almost close your eyes and point to the menu and be exuberant with what you get, but the Tenderloin Carpaccio appetizer (slices of free range prime beef with ponzu and an herb salmon), Bamboo Salmon entr�e with a cranberry miso sauce, and signature Duck Confit (Chinese five-spice cured duck leg served in a port wine reduction) are worth mentioning. Without doubt, the warm flourless chocolate Molten Cake (with kona coffee chip ice cream and espresso cr�me anglaise) is their most recommended dessert, but they also serve simple ice cream and sorbet.

With fresh ingredients and attentive service, Kenichi Pacific has perfected Pacific Rim fusion cuisine in Keauhou.

 Resort Area : Hualalai

 Food Type : American

Price Range :

Address: 72-100 Ka`upulehu Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 325-8000
Open: Daily 11:30am-8:30pm

There are plenty of sunset dining choices in Hualalai, but the Beach Tree Bar & Grill in the Four Seasons Resort is a must-try. Tropical plants and flowers are a natural part of the surroundings of the open-air dining room, large deck, and open bar by the waves, and light wood tables help create the lovely casual atmosphere.

The food is sophisticated without being lavish, simple mouthwatering dishes presented creatively. Order appetizing grilled items of sandwiches, fish, and tender steak, and tasty vegetarian meals and enjoy theme menu items two nights a week. They offer Italian specialties on Wednesdays from a "Viva Italia!" menu, and succulent ribs, steak, and grilled seafood on Saturdays during their "Surf, Sand, and Stars" buffet (complete with an astronomer to teach you about the stars!).

This oceanside dining experience also includes live entertainment at 6pm each evening.

 Resort Area : Hualalai

 Food Type : Pacific Rim Cuisine

Price Range :

Address: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 72-100 Ka`upulehu Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 325-8000
Open: Daily 6am-11:30am (buffet 7am-11:30am) & 6pm-9:30pm

You're greeted by a large Pahu I'a, or aquarium, at the entrance of the Pahu I'a Restaurant in the Four Seasons Resort. Walk along a short log bridge to the oceanfront dining room that sits between King's Pond and Sea Shell Crescents and includes stunning views almost all the way around.

European and Hawaiian flavors combine in their fresh breakfast buffet with Japanese, Continental, and other choices. The Ocean, Land, and Earth sections of their menu outline amazing evening options like slow-baked macadamia nut crusted mahimahi (with asparagus, wilted spinach, and Ka'u orange sauce), roasted Hawaiian free-range chicken breast (with basil-parmesan mashed potatoes), or herb and ricotta ravioli with spring vegetables and Moloka'i sweet potato emulsion.

Watch the sun set over the water as you sit feet from the gentle surf in the light island breeze and the comfortable, refined ambiance of the Hualalai restaurant and its lanai terrace. Reservations are required for dinner.

 Resort Area : Hapuna

 Food Type : Seafood

Price Range :

Address: Hapuna Prince Hotel 62-100 Kaunaoa Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 880-3192
Open: Evenings 6pm-9pm, call for days

The Hapuna Prince Hotel's signature restaurant, Coast Grille & Oyster Bar, offers regional cuisine with a rich blend of dishes and fresh island ingredients. They serve an exciting mix of Pacific Rim dishes with causally sophisticated d�cor, open-air seating, and a legendary oyster bar (that has Sake Shoyu steamed Manila clams, among other delicacies).

Their specialty New England lobster, raised at a nearby aquaculture facility in deep-ocean cold waters, is a luxury. Or try the Australian rack of lamb with a trio of peppercorn crust, pineapple, macadamia nut relish, and anise sauce. Chowder, sushi, and a variety of other exquisite dishes are also available at this refined location.

 Resort Area : Volcanoes National Park

 Food Type : American

Price Range :

Address: Hilton Waikoloa Village 425 Waikoloa Beach Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 885-1234
Open: Daily 6am-11am & 5pm-9pm

The Palm Terrace Restaurant is surrounded by lush tropical plants, a pond, and a waterfall, and includes an indoor garden next to the inside tables at the Hilton Waikoloa Village resort.

Their breakfast buffet offers pastry, fruit, Japanese dishes, and American morning specialties (like a scrumptious Tahitian vanilla French toast). And the evening buffets with daily themes - prime rib, seafood, Pacific Rim, Italian, etc. - are complemented by individual menu items, if you prefer. Broiled Kalbi ribs with an Asian marinade, smoked chicken quesadillas, and truffle cheesecake you can find many delicious options.

There are wines, martinis, margaritas, and tropical cocktails to go with your meal, or tasty coffee dessert drinks for afterwards.

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 Food Type : American

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Address: 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 882-5810
Open: Daily 6:30-11am, 6-9pm

Dedicated to "making the best use of the proper foods in their proper season," the Pavillion Restaurant at Manta Ray Point follows ancient island tradition and plans its menus in tune with the Hawaiian Moon Calendar.

The result is sumptuous food that just feels right whenever you happen to be dining there. They offer a lavish breakfast buffet of continental and Japanese items, along with a la carte options and a stunningly bright Mauna Kea beach view.

See the beauty of Kauna'oa Bay as you dine on their wide lanai in the evening and consider ordering the Grilled baby lamb chops with a Merlot demi glaze or Chinatown steamed Moi (with the perfect ginger soy sauce and sesame flavor). A children's menu is also available so bring the kids along for tasty food and impressive views.

 Resort Area : Hualalai

 Food Type : Local Cuisine

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Address: 100 Ka'upulehu Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 325-8000
Open: Daily cocktails and bar menu 11:30am-9pm, lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner 5:30-9pm

Alan Wong's Hualalai Grille is on the upper level of the golf clubhouse at the Four Seasons Resort on the North Kona Coast. This is a delightful casual yet upscale spot for fusion regional cuisine, with glass walls that overlook the hotel grounds and lush foliage, and an exhibition kitchen where you can watch them create your meal.

Daily options are based on the availability of local ingredients, but there are always ample sumptuous dishes to choose from. Try a Kalua pig and grilled cheese sandwich for lunch, ginger crusted onaga with miso sauce for dinner, or enjoy drinks and appetizers as you watch golfers on the 18th hole from the bar.

Reservations are definitely useful.

 Resort Area : Mauna Lani

 Food Type : Pacific Rim Cuisine

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Address: Fairmont Orchid 1 N. Kaniku Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 887-7320
Open: Tuesday - Saturday 6pm-9:30pm

The highly acclaimed restaurant, The Grill, is elegant fine dining within Koa-paneled walls at the Fairmont Orchid along the Kohala Coast. It's set back from the beach inside the resort but still close enough to feel the ocean breezes in their open-air seating.

The seasonal menu changes often but always includes superb steak. Pancetta & sage wrapped breast of quail appetizer, signature gratinated Maui onion soup, or warm organic spinach salad with pan seared shrimp are choice starters. They serve seafood and pasta entrees in addition to steak, but their selections of Black Angus beef are phenomenal. The butter poached & grilled Keahole lobster is also outstanding, maybe topped off with one of their specialty souffle or the unbelievably delicious macadamia-nut pie.

Reservations are required and The Grill's award-winning meals and extensive wine lists are worth the phone call.

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 Food Type : Euroasian

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Address: 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 882-5810
Open: Seasonally, Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm-9pm

Batik is the signature restaurant at the legendary Mauna Kea Hotel, where the ocean and beautiful bay sits on one side and the Mauna Kea volcano on the other. Enjoy French, Mediterranean, and Indonesian influenced cuisine and ocean views through large glass walls.

Order one of their spicy curries with warm naan bread straight from the tandoori oven, macadamia nut crusted ono with lemongrass-coconut emulsion, or fresh grilled fish with seaweed-herb sauce.

Exquisite desserts like the Grand Marnier souffl� or Green Apple Fritters with Apple Ice also reflect the creative Eurasion fine dining experience you'll find in the refined atmosphere of the elegant waterfront dining room.

 Resort Area : Volcanoes National Park

 Food Type : Italian

Price Range :

Address: Hilton Waikoloa Village 425 Waikoloa Beach Dr.
Phone Number: (808) 885-1234 ext. 54
Open: Daily 6pm-10pm

Donatoni's is where the stars eat when they visit Hawaii and are in the mood for an Italian meal. Located at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, the Italian villa design sits beside a waterway and only the tropical foliage will remind you that you're not in Europe. You can arrive by boat or enter through the front lounge and eat either on the outside lanai by the water or in one of their four elegantly decorated dining rooms (including one with a fireplace).

The sophisticated menu includes starters like Bruschetta Rustica, and entr�es like Branzino alla Puttanesca (pan seared fresh Hawaiian snapper with Puttanesca sauce) or Cannelloni (filled with braised veal, spinach and ricotta cheese).

There's live guitar music on Friday and Saturday evenings until 9. Donatoni's has won several awards for its menu and wine list, and is the place to visit for an exquisite Italian meal.