A Great Dining Lineup for a Day in Kona
If you’re spending a day in Kailua-Kona and looking for memorable dining options, check out these excellent restaurants for an amazing lineup.
While any trip to Hawaii is sure to be special, many people come to celebrate a specific special events. For honeymoons, anniversaries, weddings, and other special occasions, there’s an extra step you can take to make that fancy dinner even more memorable: a private dining reservation. If you’re taking a trip to Hawaii’s Big Island, there are plenty of establishments that will gladly help make that tropical dining adventure even more singular, typically by adding a beachfront table, private cabana, or chef-made menu to your evening. If you’re looking to make your special night into a lifelong memory, these are some of our favorite private fine dining opportunities on the Big Island of Hawaii:
Four Seasons Hualalai – Dining Under the Stars
72-100 Ka`upulehu Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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A fixture of the Big Island’s fine dining scene, the chefs at the various Four Seasons restaurants also offer private dining in their “Dining Under the Stars” packages, with settings ranging from private beachfront tables for two to an expansive family-style dinner with private chefs cooking tableside. For a romantic, secluded evening, there’s no better setting than the gorgeous beachfront at the Four Seasons Hualalai with gentle waves and a sky full of stars to set the mood.
The Canoehouse – Sunset Deck or Papakonane Beach
68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive
Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743
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The Canoehouse is already ranked as one of the best restaurants on the Big Island, but for a truly awe-inspiring meal, Papakonane Beach dining is the way to go. Guests preferring an intimate beachfront dinner will love Papakonane Beach, to the right of CanoeHouse, perfect to experience a great Hawaiian dinner and create a memorable evening. If you have a larger group, reserving the Sunset Deck may be a great fit. With private dinner or cocktail service for 10-35 guests, this semi-private space offers fantastic service and beautiful sunset views.
Brown’s Beach House – The Knoll
1 North Kaniku Drive
Kohala Coast, HI 96743
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Just steps from the waters along the Kohala Coast, Brown’s Beach House is a mainstay of Hawaiian fine dining. Drawing inspiration from island cuisine and approaching each dish with simple, fresh flavors, Brown’s has earned its reputation as a reliable source of incredible seafood dishes. Taking it up a notch, the Knoll is Brown’s take on the private dining experience, placing guests along the shore of Pauoa Bay beneath palm trees and bright, beautiful stars.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive
Kohala Coast, HI 96743
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Considered a crown jewel of the Kohala Coast’s fine dining scene, the restaurants at Mauna Kea Resort leave no stone unturned. Fresh, expertly-prepared seafood, traditional Hawaiian cuisine, and incredible cocktails combine for an unforgettable dining experience, but for a rare treat or to commemorate a special occasion, the resort offers private dining for romantic dinners or family gatherings. With settings ranging from private dining rooms to seaside lawns and the private decks, there’s hardly a disappointing vista to be found.
