23 Best American Restaurants near Captain Cook

“AMAZING Ono tacos and mango salsa!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“good food and friendly people“

“This is by far our favorite breakfast place on the entire island. The view is amazing. The staff is fantastic. The food and coffee are the best that you can find! Each time we come back we buy extra beans just to take home a taste of menehune❤️“

“Hands down phenomenal! Rosie was a great server and took great care of us. The lemonade was unbelievably good and the food was top tier. I'm glad that Kealakekua has a restaurant of this caliber. Get the party pack of sauces, you won't regret it.“

“waitress was fabulous. Food was good. If you go, take a jacket if you plan to sit outside.“

“Clean tables, friendly staff, roomy and THE BEST WAFFLE WE EVER HAD!!!! Gotta do the CHANTILLY WAFFLE ! We loved the Big Island Grill so much, we went three times for breakfast during our vacay. Hubby LOVED the Loco Moco. I wish this restaurant existed in our town 💕 and seriously the chantilly waffle deserves an award ⭐️“

“We ate here after 12 hours of traveling and could not have been happier. The service was so friendly and outdoor seating with tiki torches and a view of the water was great. My son isn’t always the most adventurous eater but he asked to try the clams from my seafood stew and pronounced that he “loves clams more than pizza”. It was his first time trying it. He had the kid’s grilled cheese with fries, and myself and my friend had the Crabby Patties crab cakes, cocktails, fish n chips and seafood stew. Everuthing came out quickly, hot and fresh. It was just what we needed after airport food all day.“

“amazing spot for a light breakfast. the outdoor patio has a nice ocean view. the staff was very nice. the food all tasted so fresh, and the coffee selections were great. we had a tomato/egg sandwich, a veggie quiche, and a danish pastry, all of which tasted fresh and flavorful.“

“Absolutely love this place wonderful Aloha vibes! Live music is also great. 😊“

“I was in Hawaii for a few days and I ate at Jackie Rey’s for one of those evenings. The food, atmosphere and staff were spectacular. Not the mention, the food layout was incredible. I highly recommend. Mahalo.“

“I ate there twice in March, and twice in April, not brisk service, Hawaiian leisure!, but incredible food! The coconut shrimp, with either sauce (although I loved the sweet chili), both panko and beer battered fish and chips were delicious, and I never expected to find THE tastiest BLT sandwich I have ever eaten!“

“Great menu and drink selections. The atmosphere is so relaxed and the ocean is just a few feet away. Samantha and Ryan are two of the best, and the rest of the crew are fantastic as well. You can sit outside or in, or bs with the bartenders. Love this place. 10 stars“

“Locally owned and operated family restaurant. Fair prices, healthy portions, properly cooked food, good service, and clean environment. I would definitely recommend to anyone. I had the Loco Moco plate and my family had the breakfast plates plus a cheeseburger. Bacon was delicious. Eggs cooked perfectly over medium. Burgers cooked through and not burnt. I wanted to add a little salt and hot sauce to my plate but it was good without as well.“

“We just enjoyed a beautiful sunset while we sipped a Maitai. Followed by a delicious Caprese appetzer and the entrees which included Egg plant parmigiana and Aloha Chicken and Build your own pasta. Our server, Emily, was very attentive and extremely professional. all in all we had an excellent experience hope you try it.“

“We enjoyed a wonderful Sunday breakfast by the water listening to a musician play great island music. Our waitress, Tammy, was excellent. She was quick, knowledgeable, and the food was amazing!“

“So so fun I wish I was there every day and they play Seahawks every Sunday when there’s a game on no matter what even though it’s a 49ers bar they prefer Seahawks lol I love ringing my bell whenever I can there ring them bell Seahawks let’s go“

“The bartender Darcy was awesome“

“Our family of 11 dined here on July 28th. We chose this restaurant as it was close to where we would be doing the Manta Ray Swim and where others that were golfing at Kona Country Club were close as well. The food was delicious. I think we had a little of everything at our table. Sweet chili wings, fries, Chicken Teriyaki, Seafood Pasta, Fish Tacos, are just a few of the items our crew enjoyed! Oh, and the Chocolate cake was amazing! Our sever, Cherlynn (I hoped I spelled it right) was absolutely outstanding! While we were at dinner our swim was canceled. We were a little bummed but her attitude, personality, and spirit was just what we needed! She truly has the kindest soul and a great resprentation of Aloha. Thank you for a wonderful experience. The Forbes Family Greenville, NC“

“I love this place for happy hour. $2 off the mai tais, which isn't a lot, but they are sizable and delicious. Sitting by the swimming pool with the ocean in the background is the cherry on top. We got the wings with sauce on the side which were great... deep fried and crunchy.“

“We had a quick lunch. Service was pretty quick and the view of the bay was nice.“

“Beautiful setting, delicious food, and such a great team. We enjoyed Voyagers so much that we came back twice during our trip!

On our first visit, I had the fish & chips, which were excellent. The fish was breaded with panko, giving it a perfect, light crunch. I’m now convinced all fish & chips should be prepared this way! I also loved the local influence of using opakapaka rather than the more traditional mahi-mahi. The fish had fantastic flavor and was cooked beautifully.

On our second visit, I went for the Cubano made with kalua pork, and everything about it worked. Great bread, tons of flavor, tender pork, and perfectly cooked fries. Everyone in our group was happy with their food both times.

The setting is another reason to come. Voyagers sits right at the edge of the bay, making it perfect for a daytime lunch or happy hour. In the evening, the torches are lit, and when we visited, there was wonderful live music that completely changed the atmosphere. It’s mostly outdoors with plenty of room to spread out, so you really get to enjoy being in Kona.

A special shoutout to Eric, who took such great care of us. He was incredibly accommodating, had a great attitude, and was genuinely fun to be around. We even ran into him again around town, which was a nice surprise! Our server a few nights later was equally awesome, although unfortunately I didn’t catch his name. We were a huge party there on Saturday night until close, and he did a terrific job patiently handling the group.

Great food, a beautiful waterfront atmosphere, and genuinely warm service. We’re very happy to see this spot reopened as Voyagers. Keep up the great work, Eric and team!“

“I just found this place today. What a great location, high above the shopping center. The views go for miles. I ordered the Coconut Shrimp and a Raspberry Rita, which was so pretty, with the sugar rim. Friendly service & yummy food.“

“Staff was excellent and friendly. Fast service and on top of everything when it came to our food and drinks. Decor is cool and the food was excellent, plus the night we were there, there was live music which made us stay longer and get more drinks. Also a great spot for the sunset too!“