Dining in the Kohala Resort Area: How to Save Money

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Kohala is a traveler’s paradise, offering some of the most diverse dining opportunities on the Big Island. While you’ll spend much of your time exploring and playing in the ocean, between activities, you’ll need to recharge and regroup, and that’s where Kohala’s tremendous dining scene comes into play. With the presence of high-end resorts and shopping areas, there’s a real challenge to finding affordable restaurants, but with this list, you should be able to save some cash during your visit to Kohala.

Island Fish and Chips
Kings’ Shops
250 Waikoloa Beach Dr
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
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Island Fish and Chips lives up to its name – some of the best, no-nonsense fish and chips, fish tacos, clam chowder, and a kid-friendly menu. Fast, affordable, and the perfect spot for a quick lunch during a day of shopping, Island Fish and Chips makes for a great, fast meal. Tucked in on the lake side of the King’s Shops, they are easy to miss.

Kohala Burger and Taco
613665 Akoni Pule Hwy
Waimea, HI 96743
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One of the most visible and reliably tasty burger spots on the Big Island, Kohala Burger and Taco has all the stylings of a typical American burger establishment: mid-century aesthetics, thick, creamy milkshakes and malts, and a wide variety of fresh-cooked hamburgers. There’s also a small selection of seafood dishes available, including the popular fish tacos and an impressive poke burger. If you’re away from their physical location, they have a traveling food truck that attends community events throughout the island, so if you catch them during your travels, be sure to stop in.

Queens’ MarketPlace – Ono Food Court and Island Gourmet Markets
69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr.
Waikoloa, HI 96738
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The Queens’ MarketPlace has several options for affordable dining. The Ono Food Court has a wide variety of delicious shops to choose from, from pizza and BBQ to seafood and national chain options. The Island Gourmet Market is a small grocery store with a good deli, specialty food, convenience items, gifts, and alcohol. They have plenty of great snack food for the beach, ingredients to cook at your condo, and even freshly made sandwiches, salads, sushi, and hot deli foods if you’re looking to grab a quick bite on the go.

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