
Papa Kona Restaurant (formerly Daylight Mind Cafe) is a cozy eatery with an incredible view on the Big Island.
From pristine beaches to crystal clear night skies and flowing lava, the natural world on the Big Island is truly awe-inspiring. The island is full of breathtaking reminders of the constructive, and destructive, powers of nature. The following articles will give you a glimpse of the beauty you will see in Hawaii.
The Big Island also offers world-class resorts, fine dining, exciting activities, and remarkable preservations of Hawaiian history. The many galleries, museums, hula, and music events across the island share a common artistic expression that only life on the Big Island could inspire. The amazing resorts on the Kohala Coast offer travelers a place to reconnect with friends and family, relax and recharge beneath the swaying palms and tropical sun.
Papa Kona Restaurant (formerly Daylight Mind Cafe) is a cozy eatery with an incredible view on the Big Island.
Hula Hulas is a classy, fun and enjoyable eatery located in in beautiful Grand Naliloa Hotel in Hilo. It offers great food, a wonderful atmosphere, and delicious drinks.
It’s never a bad move to stay thrifty during a Hawaiian vacation, so here’s a list of our favorite wallet-friendly happy hour spots on the Big Island.
The flagship establishment for this small local chain, Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill offers fantastic seafood and American cuisine at an affordable rate.
A locally-owned cafe and kava bar, the Sea Dandelion Cafe and Awa Bar offers fresh vegetarian cuisine and Polynesian beverages.
Comfort food and local brews abound at Tropics Tap House in Kona, making for the perfect vacation lunch or dinner with good friends.
Puna is the perfect place to explore off the beaten path and experience a nice flavor of local life at the Ho’olaule’a Farmers Market.
A fresh seafood restaurant and market, Pahoa Fresh Fish lives up to its name with delicious fresh-caught seafood in a casual setting.
Whether you’re craving local seafood, poke or simply a delicious fish taco, Umeke’s is the ideal local style dining destination in Kona.
Nestled in a remote part of the Big Island, this food truck can help with that sweet tooth and with the heat with delicious ice-cream treats.
Tin Shack Bakery is a fun and funky cafe with beach shack decor and high quality coffee and baked goods that make it a must-visit.
Cajun Paradise Farms was a culinary delight, with down home, honest-to-goodness cajun food until the 2018 Kilauea eruption devastated the property.
A parkside eatery that’s as fast as it is delicious, Tuk Tuk Thai Food makes for a perfect meal wherever you’re headed.
A celebration of beer, food, and Hawaiian culture, the Rotary Club of Hilo’s annual Hilo Brewfest is an afternoon of fun, beer, and music.
Redefining international soul food with a Hawaiian twist, Rebel Kitchen is one of the best places on the Big Island to explore southern mainland cuisine.
Huggo’s is a Big Island institution and for good reason – the food, drinks, and location are idyllic and uniquely Hawaiian.
A unique dining experience overlooking Keauhou Bay, dinner at Rays on the Bay rewards visitors with fantastic views of manta rays.
Praised throughout the world for its full-bodied, pleasing flavor and distinct aroma, genuine Kona Coffee is truly special.
World-renowned for the quality and consistency of its beans, Kona Coffee alone is worth a trip to the Big Island.
A Big Island favorite for decades, Huggo’s On the Rocks offers lunch, dinner and tropical drinks in a beachside setting alongside nightly live music.
One of Kailua-Kona’s favorite hangouts, Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse offers tasty grub and cold brews.
This Hilo favorite eatery makes for a delicious dining experience, in a contemporary setting, with a gorgeous view of the bay.
Internationally recognized, Kona Brewing Company’s flagship brewery is right in Kailua-Kona and is a must-visit.
A frozen delight made famous in Hawaii, a visit to the Big Island is incomplete without a tropical treat from Scandinavian Shave Ice.
Serving up delicious French cuisine, Frenchman’s Cafe offers incredible crepes, omelettes, and sandwiches in a fun sidewalk cafe atmosphere.
The premier dining establishment in the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, CanoeHouse offers fine dining in a breathtaking Big Island setting.
This Japanese Steakhouse offered incredible cuisine, however it is currently closed and is slated to be renovated into the new Binchotan Bar & Grill in 2019.
The western side of the Big Island is home to Kona Brewing Company and that success has spurred one of the best brew festivals in Hawaii.
Gertrude’s Jazz Bar is one of the best jazz clubs in all of Hawaii and they earn their reputation with amazing music, delicious food, and great cocktails.
One of the finest places to buy and enjoy the world-famous Kona Coffee, Kona Coffee and Tea is a perfect cafe for a relaxing cup of joe.
Teeming with amazing, high-quality food at every price point, Kohala’s dining scene is one of the best on the Big Island.
If you’re searching for a tasty mai tai or a Hawaiian concoction of epic proportions, these four establishments will keep your thirst quenched.
If you’re celebrating a special occasion, book a private dining experience and create a beautiful evening you’ll remember forever.
If you’re looking for the best Big Island oceanside bars and lounges to chill out with a tropical drink in hand, look no further.
If you’re looking for a sophisticated dining experience be sure to check out these delicious fine dining restaurants.
Classic and new Hawaiian cuisine meets affordability in the unique Hawaiian Style Cafe, a favorite of the Waimea casual dining scene.