Discover Kohala Dining

A friendly and warm beachside establishment, Lava Lava Beach Club keeps it consistent and tasty no matter the time of day.

The premier dining establishment in the Mauna Lani Resort, CanoeHouse offers fine dining in a breathtaking Big Island setting.

Hau Tree is a casual and beautiful restaurant and bar that comes with a wonderful view, a delicious menu, and a beach side location.

Laid-back and delicious, Village Burger serves up gourmet burgers and fries with fresh island ingredients.

There’s a real challenge to finding affordable restaurants in a resort area, but we searched out some budget friendly dining options for you.

Legends of Hawaii isn’t any typical luau – luxurious and indulgent, this dinner event is unlike any other you’ll find on the Big Island.

From incredible, high-end luxury dining to hole-in-the-wall gems, follow these tips for experiencing the best of the Kohala food scene.

Enjoy a luau experience on the Big Island, the Sunset Luau offers a unique, beautiful natural setting during a remarkable dinner show.

A unique and creative take on the Hawaiian luau, the Hawaii Loa Luau is an excellent option for a fun group meal.

A gorgeous outdoor dining experience set against the famous Kohala sunsets, this casual cruise is well worth the expense for a romantic evening.

Teeming with amazing, high-quality food at every price point, Kohala’s dining scene is one of the best on the Big Island.

Famous for its delicious luau banquet and live entertainment, the Mauna Kea Luau is among the best in all of Hawaii.

The crown jewel of dining in the Mauna Lani resort area, Napua offers locally-sourced fine cuisine with an oceanfront setting.

A small chain of seafood and sushi restaurants, Sansei is one of the most consistent and recognizable names in Big Island sushi.

Among the best sushi establishments on the Big Island, Shiono Restaurant offers an incredible selection of Japanese dishes.

Likely the best regarded restaurant in Hawaii, Merriman’s has earned its reputation for organic ingredients and fine presentation.

Classic and beautiful, Roy’s Waikoloa Bar and Grill is perfect for an upscale meal, a romantic evening, or cocktails in this gorgeous setting.

Waimea is known for its incredible food scene, but no Big Island vacation is complete without a stop at one of Manuela Malasada Company food trucks.

An exquisite dining option within the Fairmont Orchid Resort, Brown’s Beach House is hard to beat in the fine dining department.

A family-friendly establishment offering Hawaiian and American cuisine, A-Bay’s Island Grill is a great stop after a long day of adventure.

Positioned in the Mauna Lani Resort shopping center, Tommy Bahama Restaurant offers oceanfront views for lunch or dinner.

Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas is an upscale, three-screen movie venue with full-service restaurant and bar located in Queen’s Marketplace.

Pueo’s Osteria is a unique and delicious Italian restaurant located in the heart of Waikoloa Village serving up regional, seasonal, and artisanal food.

Classic and new Hawaiian cuisine meets affordability in the unique Hawaiian Style Cafe, a favorite of the Waimea casual dining scene.

One of the finest and most interesting breweries in Hawaii, Big Island Brewhaus offers incredible beer and great food.

A longtime favorite of the Kohala dining scene, Bamboo Restaurant remains a progressive and delicious Pacific Rim restaurant.

Quaint, delicious, and well-loved throughout the Big Island, Cafe Pesto is one of the best places to enjoy Italian cuisine in all of Hawaii.

Waimea Coffee Company is one of the town’s best places to recharge and prepare for the next stage of your Big Island adventure.

Among the best fine-dining establishments on the Big Island, Kamuela Provision Company is impossible to ignore.