Hawaiian Restaurants near Puako, HI

“Came here on Monday night 30 minutes before close. Staff was very friendly and service was quick. I ordered the BBQ chicken plate, and let me tell you the picture can’t do it justice. Juicy and tender chicken packed FULL of flavor. Well worth the money, I will be back again.“

“My girlfriend has lived on island for 20 years and has always wanted to try the Canoe House so we took her for her birthday. And it did not disappoint!

Let’s be clear, we’re all here for the view….. and it lives up to the hype.
Its spectacular 🙌 But the real surprise was the food with lots of vegan options

We had 3 vegans and basically ordered every vegan item on the menu. Every dish was delicious (with the exception of the seasonal cabbage entree-which the waiter had removed from our bill-thank you). As vegans we loved so many options. Great job! They also brought some vegan desserts to round out the birthday celebrations.

We appreciated the delicious food along with the attentive service from the hostess, waiter, food runners and manager. Mahalo“

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

“Amazing meal out by the ocean at Browns. We had the poisson cru appetizer (raw fish) and ono fish special with asparagus, potatoes, and hamakua mushrooms. The food was fantastic. We had a reasonably priced bottle of Craggy Bay sauvignon blanc. Only downside was the downpour of rain just as we finished our main course. Very rare to have it rain that hard on this side of Hawaii Island. The staff was amazing at getting everyone out of the rain and reseated in dry areas. There was no shortage of pool towels to dry us off. The poor folks at the Luau missed the dancing. We will be back. Mahalo.“

“Great experience. Very nice owner and Simple place but the food was delicious. I ordered the ahi tuna and sushi bowl with sushi rice and added their chilli water on top. It was very fresh and no “fishy” taste. Wish I could eat that every day!“

“I loved the food. We ate at the bar and enjoyed the conversation of bartender Brandon. He was entertaining and attentive. We had the lobster tacos, poke bowl and shrimp cerviche. All were delicious. The margarita was a scrumptious desert. The lantern ceremony was also beautiful.“

“I wanted to Thank you for the amazing time dining at your establishment. The highlight of all was our Server Rose, she went above and beyond both nights we dined there. Rose is a exceptional Server and I hope you appreciate her as much as we did. Hopefully it will get back to Rose that we feel like she's a great person...“

“Roy’s Waikoloa is consistently outstanding, and our most recent visit truly stood out. The food was exceptional—beautifully presented, perfectly prepared, and full of flavor. Every dish reflected the quality and creativity Roy’s is known for, from start to finish.

What really elevated the experience, though, was the service. The entire staff was attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. In particular, the manager Brandon deserves special recognition. Brandon was visible, engaged, and clearly committed to making sure every guest had an excellent experience. He went above and beyond to check in, handle details seamlessly, and create a warm, relaxed atmosphere that made us feel truly valued.

It’s rare to find a restaurant where both the food and leadership shine so clearly. Thanks to Brandon and the incredible team at Roy’s Waikoloa, this was a memorable dining experience, and we can’t wait to return.“

“From the moment we arrived, the hostess was welcoming and gracious, and our server, Pohaku, made the evening truly special with excellent service and great recommendations. The food, atmosphere, and service all came together for a memorable night.“

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

“The Pancakes are THE BEST!!!“

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

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

“Better than a broadway play! Sunset on the water perfectly timed to a well crafted show. Pig roast from traditional sand pit that we were all invited to witness the digging and unwrapping. Made us all feel like honored guests greeting us as we checked in on the lawn with puka shell lei from preformers in the show & Mai Thais. The emcee went above and beyond bringing a tear to my parents eye announcing their 45yr anniversary we were there to celebrate. Out of all the Lū’au’s on the island this one stands alone as the best! Bonus on your way out you even get to see Manata Rays feeding from a point on shore as you leave. The food was fantastic and so much of it we all got full. The preformers and storytelling were fantastic. The fire juggler was amazing, wasn’t sure how he didn’t light the place up, we could feel the heat from the flames! HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic night with the family, truly a night we’ll remember forever. Thank you Mauna Kea!!!“

“This is a wonderful place to eat for breakfast, with the most breathtaking views! Try the island fried rice, it’s worth the upcharge! My servers were all great, but my favorite person was Ginger who was the hostess. She has the best personality and is quite funny! Thank you for the great experience!“

“Love, love, love! Must do in Waikiki.“

“Lowell was a fantastic server, and the food was perfect and the right price compared with comparable locations. We loved the amazing green beans and KFC cauliflower, and the really awesome Cochon pizza. Such a great restaurant! And the music/hula is an added treat!“

“Justen was an absolutely amazing server! From the moment we sat down, he made us feel welcome and taken care of. He had fantastic recommendations, especially helping us navigate the menu with gluten-free restrictions, which made our dining experience stress-free and enjoyable.

He also suggested some great drinks that perfectly matched our tastes. To top it all off, we accidentally left our reusable water bottle behind, and when we returned hours later, Justin had kindly saved it for us.

His attention to detail and genuine care really stood out—he went above and beyond. Thank you, Justen!“

“This was one of our best restaurant meals over our ten days in Waikoloa, HI area. Food quality and preparations were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Open Table and Marriott seemed to be having software interface issues as booking the reservation proved to be much more difficult than normal Open Table bookings. With persistence, we successfully completed a Reservation and Confirmation after numerous attempts as it appears there was trouble connecting to my Open Table account seamlessly.“