Listed below are some of our favorite restaurants in West Hawaii. Let us know which ones you’ve tried and enjoyed! Submit a picture and we’ll post it here.
| Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill This local favorite offers an excellent selection of fresh seafood, tasty sandwiches, steaks, and pupus. The menu features an interesting array of salads that are guaranteed to tempt the taste buds. Open air island decor and casual atmosphere. 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy at Pottery Terrace, Kailua-Kona 808-327-0209 |
 Kona Brewing Company and BrewPubGreat pizza and beer! We’ve probably eaten here more than all of the other restaurants combined. Old Industrial Area, Kailua-Kona 808-334-2739 |
| Paparoni’s Our favorite place for pizza in the South Kona area. Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook 808-323-2661 |
Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe |
| Brown’s Beach House 1 N. Kaniku Dr, Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast 808-885-2000 |
| Canoe House 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Mauna Lani Hotel, Kohala Coast 808-885-6622 |
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Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill |
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House |
| Donatoni’s at Hilton Waikoloa Village 425 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Kohala Coast 808-886-1234 |
| The Grill at the Fairmont Orchid 1 N. Kaniku Dr, Kohala Coast 808-885-2000 |
| Hakone Steakhouse and Sushi Bar Hapuna Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kauna’oa Dr, Kohala Coast 808-880-3192 |
| Hale Somoa at Kona Village Resort Hwy 19, Kona Village, North Kona Coast 808-325-5555 |
 Hawaii Calls at Waikoloa Marriott69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Kohala Coast 808-886-6789 |
| Imari at Hilton Waikoloa Village 425 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Kohala Coast 808-886-1234 |
| Norio’s Sushi Bar & Restaurant 1 N. Kaniku Dr, Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast 808-885-2000 |
| Ocean Terrace 62-100 Kauna’oa Dr, Hapuna Prince Hotel, Kohala Coast 808-880-3192 |
| Hualalai Grille Probably our very favorite fine dining restaurant on the island. Island casual, yet elegant, style and fantastic service. The tasting menu with the accompanying wine pairings make for a memorable evening. Hualalai Resort, Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona 808-325-8525 |
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Huggo’s |
| Jameson’s by the Sea Overlooking White Sands Beach with indoor and outdoor seating. Fantastic sunsets and daily specials. 77-6452 Ali’i Dr, Kailua-Kona 808-329-3195 |
| Kenichi Pacific Sushi & Fusion Really great sushi–our favorite! 78-6831 Alii Dr, Keauhou Shop Ctr, Kailua-Kona also, a second shop recently opened at the Mauna Lani Shops 808-322-6400 Kona and 808-881-1515 |
 Kilauea LodgeA defininite 1950’s atmosphere. No TV’s, which caused David some consternation during the NBA play-offs, but there is a small TV in the bar that saved the day! We enjoyed the prime rib at the restaurant. This was a relaxing trip back to our childhood memories and the rooms overlook Kilauea Crater. Old Volcano Hwy, Volcano Village 808-967-7366 |
| Kona Inn Restaurant Another long-term Kona institution right on the ocean. 75-5744 Ali’i Dr, Kona Inn Shopping Village, Kailua-Kona. 808-329-4455 |
| Tres Hombres Cantina Casual, good Mexican food. Kawaihae, HI. 808-882-1031 |
| Ke’ei Cafe A treasure. Fresh, local produce and great food. Somewhat irregular hours. Kainaliu, HI 808-322-9992 |
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Merriman’s |
| Merriman’s Market Cafe Waikoloa Beach Dr, Kings Shops at Waikoloa 808-886-1700 |
| Outback Steakhouse Loved by locals and visitors alike. Located in the Coconut Grove Marketplace in Kailua-Kona. 808-326-2555 |
| Charlie’s Thai Cuisine Queens’ Marketplace in Waikoloa and in Waimea. 808-886-0591 |
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Harbor House Restaurant |
| Quinn’s Almost by the Sea Great sandwiches. Across from the King Kamahemeha Hotel in Kailua-Kona. 808-329-3822 |
| Boston Basil’s Great pizza and beer. Lots of new Italian dishes that we have yet to try, but look good. On Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona near the pier. 808-326-1163 |
 Splasher’sVoted West Hawaii’s best hamburgers two years in a row and, maybe anywhere. One of our favorites–inexpensive and fun, right across from the pier. They also serve good breakfasts. Not much seating. 808-329-9694 |
 LuLu’sNightspot for young people. Great fish tacos. Good place to watch football Sunday mornings. 808-331-2633 75-5819 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
| Macaroni Grill Opened November 2008 in the Queen’s Shops. We’ve already been twice and the food’s great! Wonderful Italian food. 808-443-5515 |
Teshima’s |
