Restaurants near Puako

“The food is good. Multiple styles of bbq, Korean, Hawaiian, fried chicken... Just a fusion of flavors. I'm not a big fan of the macdonalds/Wendy's feel. The food puts most fast food to shame. Bathrooms weren't available. They are consistent so you have it in cali or Hawaii it's gonna be the same.”

“My husband and I stayed several days for his 50th birthday. Surprise to us at check-in they had upgraded our room to an oceanfront room.., completely complimentary. It was hands down the best experience we have ever had. From the friendly staff, to the amazing meals and all the beautiful views inside and outside the resort. Mahalo! Mauna Lani!”

“Fantastic food and Service”

“delicious calamari and curry mussels appetizers, rib eye entries a must and for dessert brownies with ice cream and fried banana”

“Delicious smoothies and friendly staff….Purple Haze and Enter Sandman were our favorites!”

“Excellent food and service. We dream about these burgers each time we leave the Big Island. Can get very busy for lunch, I would suggest getting there right around opening or wait a bit until the traditional lunch window is over. Highly recommend.”

“What a fun place to eat. Phenomenal food and fun folks. Sunday night with Matt, Daryl, Danby and Bok-Choy Nagasaki Boy. See you in February”

“Forget the the Food Trucks in Oahu , the Garlic Shrimp here is unreal , eat with your bare hands,it melts in your mouth.”

“i had the ribs... delicious”

“Great place to grab a drink and relax. Erica is probably the best bartender in the history of everything.”

“Amazing food great service highly recommended all staff were fantastic”

“Oh My! This hidden gem 💎 is just what we needed to kick off our July 4th celebration. The line was moving quickly. They took our order with care. We had just enough time to take photos and our order arrived. YUM!!! ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! 🍧”

“Totally awesome authentic burger place. My only regret was not ordering another burger. My sister had the Surf Burger and I had the Hi-Heat. On the drive back to our hotel, we just randomly kept saying what a great burger those were. Honestly surprised we didn’t turn around and go back for more.”

“Best Shave Ice. Anywhere.”

“Best malasadas on Big Island. They draw a crowd so get there early. It's a food trailer set up on Queen highway (Rt. 19) Kona side at the Puako Beach turnoff.”

“Excellent experience. Food and service were top notch. We ordered the lamb, the filet, scallops salad and indulged in various crudo appetizers. Everything was plated beautifully and received very attentive service from Michael and crew. The wine pairing was perfect and will look to their recommendations in the future. We will be back!”

“My husband and I stayed several days for his 50th birthday. Surprise to us at check-in they had upgraded our room to an oceanfront room.., completely complimentary. It was hands down the best experience we have ever had. From the friendly staff, to the amazing meals and all the beautiful views inside and outside the resort. Mahalo! Mauna Lani!”

“Great gelato excellent service.”

“My wife and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary on the Big Island and wanted to experience the best the island had to offer. Ulu Ocean Grille did not disappoint! Here is a summary of our dinner: We thoroughly enjoyed the Ebi Tempura roll - (it was good enough that we have encouraged several family members to join us at Ulu this evening for sushi and dinner) For our entrées we had the Mahi Mahi and the Spicy Crab Noodles. Both were perfectly prepared, very flavorful, and the presentation was perfect. For dessert, we couldn't decide between the chocolate or vanilla (the flavor of the evening) soufflé, so we got one of each (you only celebrate 20 years once!). Again, perfectly prepared and presented and was thoroughly enjoyed. And I can't overstate how excellent the service was. The staff went out of their way to make the experience memorable. It was the best dining experience I have ever had and I don't expect to top it soon, unless they outdo themselves when we return this evening. Ulu & Four Seasons Resort - well done!”

“Great wine, atmosphere, our waiter/bartender was amazing!”

“An unforgettable dining experience! The oceanfront location at night created the most beautiful ambiance with the sound of the waves in the background. The Cavatelli with truffle and Spaghetti with Calabrian chili were absolutely delicious, and the house bonbons were the perfect way to end the meal. The service was exceptional—our server was warm, attentive, and made the entire evening feel special. Can't wait to come back!”

“Love it there! Our waitress was great and food was great except my steak came cold and they took it back and put it back on grill and it was then only warm Too much to pay to not have warm steak! Love the bread balloon”

“We came over from the Four Seasons for dinner. The building is beautiful with high volume ceilings and incredible views, especially during sunset. The menu is small but food was well prepared. Don't miss the beef cheeks - something you don't often see on a menu. It was like a delicate slow braised short rib. Definitely make a reservation and stop in when in Kona.”

“Loved our time here. Someone shared this in our local Facebook group so we came to try. Beer was ice cold in a goblet glass. Served by the lovely bartendress bri. Every employee was pleasant and we got help from bri, Kelly and elana. We will be back soon, thanks ladies for making us feel so much aloha and attention. Keep up the good work Johnny’s!”

“Great to see Raphael and Yani !!! Miss you guys. It was so good to see you :)”

“Island Breeze have been Rated the Best Luau on the Big Island of Hawaii!”

“This restaurant at the Fairmont is perfect for a romantic dinner. You'll have a front row seat for a spectacular sunset and upscale vegan fare. They offer a separate small vegan menu with appetizers and 2 dessert options. Vegan options are limited but I ordered the tempura tofu and it was stellar.”

“Wow! Loved the tasting and the information that Ricardo shared. So much fun! Go and enjoy!”

“Amazing selection! Incredible service! Best ice cream on the island!🍧🌴🌞💜”

“Great place to go for happy hour! Good food and drinks.”