Restaurants in Waimea

“Absolutely, the food was delicious and service and restaurant were amazing !”

“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!”

“We loved The Fish and The Hog!! The BBQ Sampler was amazing. Our waitress Hiwa was great and everyone was so nice! We were excited to meet the waiter Ben who was also from West Virginia. We would definitely eat here again!”

“The seafood platter was phenomenal. The service was quick and super friendly. I really enjoyed dining here and trying a local spot as someone from the mainland. Definitely a must-stop on my next visit!”

“Just want to thank all the great people at Waimea Coffee for buying some of my block prints!🤙🏽🌴 big help! too good you guys🤙🏽❤️”

“We miss you in Hawi so when we did an unplanned trip to Waimea today and saw then smelled the smoke, it was on! You never disappoint, ate half a chicken in the parking lot then the other half for dinner. Fantastic grinds, mahalo!”

“Absolutely AMAZING! Great food and atmosphere! The edamame is a must! The sauce it’s served in is the secret!! We loved Christy, the server. This is a must stop and eat spot no matter what part of the island you’re on. It’s worth the drive!”

“Love the coconut curry with shrimp. Also a fan of the Korean ribeye & Teri chicken.”

“We drove from Kona to visit this little tea shop and it was well worth it! I had the scenic point with watermelon boba and my husband had the watermelon fruit tea with lychee jelly. I can honestly say I’ve tried several other places on the island and Tea O’clock is tops! The scenic point is a jasmine tea, you could tell it was fresh. The flavor was absolutely beautiful! The watermelon fruit tea was just as you’d expect it should be. Nothing was watered down, only flavorful teas here!! I highly suggest this place!”

“Delicious! The best Kalbi ribs I’ve eaten in Hawaii and beyond. They know what they are doing in the kitchen here. I recommend the Kalbi and the meat jun. we also had an incredible side dish made with a local vegetable. One of our best meals!”

“personal service, drive thru, best coffee”

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

“We stumbled upon this place and a absolutely loved the food and service! Each dish was delicious and delivered hot when ready. The salt and pepper fish was a standout!”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“i had the ribs... delicious”

“I brought Chef Allen Hess my freshly caught fish. He expertly prepared it into culinary art! The atmosphere and service is top notch, as well as the flavors and presentation. Do yourself a favor and order a few oyster shooters as well. 🤤”

“Luana Lounge is the bomb. Great view of the ocean, very chill atmosphere with great drinks and sushi options. Reasonable prices given the Mac daddy location. If you have the opportunity you need to check it ”

“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!”

“Beautiful ambience and cocktails! Quality of our entrees was more mixed, especially for the cost. Included a photo of dessert menu as we couldn’t find it online anywhere. Overall, a beautiful spot for the sunset.”

“Kawika was an amazing bartender/server. He kept our drinks full, kept us laughing, and was super attentive. He described the lobster fried rice and made it sound so good that we decided to order it. It was delicious!!!!! Then he sold us the mud pie and again it was a winner. Thank you Kawika for your knowledge, aloha, and hospitality”

“We didn’t stay here, we only came for dinner at the restaurant, but the experience was great. The view is incredible, we watched the sunset and it was absolutely beautiful. Even with the wind, we were still very comfortable while eating. Everything was delicious and the service was very friendly. It’s definitely on the expensive side, but totally worth it.”

“I ordered the wor wonton min and it was loaded with veggies and won tons- no complaints! I also got a 2 choice plate with roast pork and beef broccoli and the rice noodle- could’ve had more beef broccoli on the plate but there was generous amounts of roast pork and noodles. Both ladies working behind the counter were patient, kind and courteous.”

“The hau tree got a huge upgrade when Mauna Kea remodeled. The kitchen is much larger, almaing meals quicker. And they changed the dinner menu to have a Mexican focus. We love Mexican food and this is really well done. Sinaloa chicken and the Tijuana Caesar are two of our favorites. And the location, right on the beach, has always been impossible to beat.”

“Had the most amazing meal at cooper bar! Our server Tony is Michelin Star level of attentiveness and service. The manager Jaslynn came by to check on us a few times. Those two individuals really the experience unforgettable, we will be back to Mauna Kea just because of them. The food was also amazing, we tasted some of everything. The calamari was cooked to perfection. The flatbread pizza was like I was back in Europe. The seafood was fresh and the flavors danced in tango. The drinks although spends were delicious and not shy on spirit, worth every penny.

If your ever on the island of Hawaii, you must must must! Make a reservation here!”

“We dropped by the hotel because we heard they have Manta Rays, they set some lights up so you can see them after dark. While we waited we decided to try out this restaurant. I have to say this is one of the nicest restaurant views I’ve seen in Hawaii. Beautiful view of the ocean and mountains. The food is what I would expect of the venue. Very good quality, but nothing to write home about. The only down side I would say is the service. Normally at this price range they would be pretty attentive. It was not bad, but not as upscale as I would expect from a restaurant like this.”

“Not sure what others are having issues with...I thought the food, service, and atmosphere were awesome. The Volcano roll was absolutely amazing! I got the grilled prawns and pork belly fried rice. Everything was delicious, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The prawns come out on its own little mini hot grill that stay super warm while eating the other portions of the meal! Would strongly recommend!”

“Great food and service right next to the pool. The fish tacos were delicious, however the ahi poke was a little on the salty side. Overall, everything we ordered was delicious.”

“Fantastic food and Service”

“Had the best burger of my life today served up by fantastic, friendly people! My husband and I shared the OG with bacon and as soon as we took our first bite we were wishing we. had our own! We sat in the shade waiting for our order which was delivered and then it was explained how to eat it, Absolutely the best! We are here for 19 more days but may just have to make the drive back to Waimea again for another burger ~ we will order 2 this time!,”

“This is a popular local breakfast. We came around 8 and there was already a line outside. But we didn't have to wait long, maybe 10 mins. Beware that their breakfast size is HUGE. We ordered 3 breakfast items - bacon and cheeseburger omelet, vocano omelet, and 14 oz rib eye steak and egg . They came with two sides: hashbrown/ rice And pancake/ waffle/ toast. And their side pancake is two pancakes bigger than my face. For 4 people we ordered 3 item and still had to bring some food togo. The omelet was good, but the avocado on the omelet was so tiny, and they did say avocado is season only so maybe it's not in the season. My husband ordered medium rare steak but it was over cooked.”

“Both times we had JoJo’s shaved ice while visiting Kauai the shaved ice was great! However I do have to say, the employees working the Kapa’a location was much more welcoming and friendlier than the Hanalei location.”

“The Lava burger was one of the best I have ever had. If you are in Waimea don’t pass it by.”

“I got the crusted Ono from hokus food truck at the Hanapepe art walk. The fish was good, but the Mac salad was THE BEST MAC SALAD I'VE EVER HAD. I don't know what he put in it, but it was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend getting the Mac salad with whatever other order you get.”

“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”

“This is a fabulous Juicebar. Daughter ordered an açaí bowl and rated it as among the best she has eaten.
I enjoyed my Ironman and my husband enjoyed a modified Silverback. We were so glad we stumbled upon this place on our way back from the canyon to na Pali overlooks.”

“After a long morning at Waimea State Park, I picked Da Booze Shop because the name made me laugh. Well the jokes on me because the food, service, and atmosphere were stellar! I have always loved eating in Mom and Pop places because they always have the best food. I got the Mahi Katsu and had enough leftover for a snack. If you are traveling with kids this is a great place to eat. You can eat across the street at the park and let the kids play and expend some energy.”

“Soo good! Do yourself a favor, and stop for coconut water and snacks.”

“Best Shave Ice. Anywhere.”

“Absolutely amazing. This is a must when de ending from waimea canyon state park. Unbelievably delicious and filling.”

“excellent place to enjoy a getaway”

“We love this place!!! Everything was absolutely wonderful- food, drinks, staff, atmosphere, value for money. Highly recommend, will be back soon as possible! 😍 Special thanks to Toku, our lovely host behind the bar!”

“One of the best pies I ever had!!!”

“Best pastries and everything else they have! Highly recommended 👌”

“Tasty pizza, decent price (for Hawaii 😉), DO NOT Underestimate how big 18 inches is!! 😄 Plenty to feed 3-4 hungry adults! **CASH ONLY** tax included in prices (I can’t add a photo for some reason. Maybe I can in comments. 😕)”

“Great coffee and souvenir shop. Wonderful staff and vibe. Really it's a simple place but does give a nice spot to stop and chat. Tables inside and a small deck outside as well.”

“Being able to get quality local products and enjoy the community.”

“✌👍🙏😊❤ Yummy Garlic Shrimp”

“Good place for dinner after a day exploring Waimea Canyon. We ordered a veggie pizza for take out. The pizza was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed it.
However, we asked to 'substitute' a few toppings but were charged for 'substitutes' as 'extra toppings'. One pizza cost us $45+ tips. So, we paid for the toppings we never had on our pizza too. in this regard, make sure you check before paying.”

“After one bite my fiancé and I hired them to grill for our rehearsal dinner. Every guest was blown away by their lamb and beef burgers! They have endless creativity when crafting a dining experience and menus. We are so grateful!! Would eat there every day if I could! Couldn’t meet a nicer more genuine duo! A must eat when on the Big Island!”

“Just finished eating the Turkey pesto pannini, waffle bacon sandwich. Was really delicious, best place in waimea for sandwich and breakfast. Will be back anytime we are in the area!!”

“We are here 30 minutes before closing. The fried fish is incredible and I recommend trying it. Our food was served fast, fresh and hot. Minus 1 star because the employee started mopping the floor around us 5 minutes before they were scheduled to close. We got the hint and left immediately.”

“Had teriyaki chicken from this excellent food truck on December 10, 2025. Quite honestly, it was the best teriyaki chicken I’ve ever had. So delicious.”

“Asked if he would substitute grilled fish for the fried shrimp on their salad, and he said sure. Best $15 I've spent on the island. They are take out only, so brought it down to the nearest park to eat. The view is definitely 5 star atmosphere. If you're looking for a good meal at a good price, this is the place.”

“Lunch with your toes in the sand, these folks do barbecue right!”

“The market is a very very convenient shop that has a great selection of items that you can get while you are staying at the resort. They have a small restaurant that has a good selection of food.”

“What a quaint and cute subway location! The staff were so kind and friendly; seemed to have fun together and enjoy working there. This place is very clean and everything was crispy fresh! Best subway sandwich I've had in a long time. Highly recommend this location!”

“For ramen purists in Waimea - this is your spot. Super delicious, small but great selection. Reasonably priced. Other nice options to support your ramen. Your in a mall food court so the atmosphere isn't great, but the service is excellent, the team are super nice, the ramen is tastey, there is tons of seating and parking.”

“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.”

“Great food and great service. Love the Friday clam chowder especially.”

“It’s really hard to come by a place like this anymore, and I’m so happy I was able to indulge in their menu items because their rolls are MAYJAH and on Tuesdays they have the best sweet and sour spare ribs I ever had. 20/10”

“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.”

“Ali’i burger is really good. Big 1/2 pound patty, bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, cheese…. with fries for $20. Can’t go wrong. Service was great as well.”

“I have been coming here for 12 years!! I can’t believe it’s basically the same. I hope these folks stay open forever, their chicken is the best I’ve ever had. Amazing portions for the price too!”

“Beautiful handmade would and clay items, most one of a kind. This hidden gem of a so may not be the easiest to find unless you go looking for it but if you like artistic pieces then it is well worth the trip.”

“One of the best pies I ever had!!!”

“Piko is a restaurant on site of The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. We tried their create your own pizza one night during our stay. The Meat Lovers option is amazing! There was live music during the duration of our meal.”

“Cute little shop that sold different cut fruit and smoothies. Bought sliced mango and a guava+pineapple+passion fruit smoothie, highly recommend both! Deliciously ripe and great after a hike in the canyon”

“We were cruising down Waimea for Father's day and thought of trying a new place out. We look at reviews first, and was hesitant to try. We thought of only trying one dish to share, but got swayed as we browsed through the menu. Glad it wasn't AI, as photos can be deceiving sometimes.

We saw that a duck soup was available on their menu, and got the lemongrass beef vermacelli noodles w/ veggies.

Everything was incredible. Simple & Flavorful! The amount of duck in that soup was very generous. The flavor of the beef, together with the garlic flakes matched the brightness and acidity of the sugar vinegar mixed with veggies.

Will come back for the duck soup for sure!”

“It was an impromptu stop and surprisingly good. We tried 3 different items and all excellent”

“They greet you with a Happy Smile as soon as you enter...that’s how you draw your internal customers to come back👍”

“I have ordered here many times and this restaurant stands out from the others. Everything is fresh and made to order. The pad Thai, which I requested very light on the spices and cilantro, was excellent. The only complaint I have is that sometimes the wait time is long, so if you can call ahead, you may save yourself some wait time.”

“Got a gratitude blended coffee drink which is salted caramel flavored and fabulous. The owner is super sweet and helpful. I will definitely go again and recommend it to my friends”

“The Lava burger was one of the best I have ever had. If you are in Waimea don’t pass it by.”

“Nice and clean place, by the golf course and the beach. The food was amazing as was the service. Our waiter was Kuhoa and he was super nice and attentive. I had the noodles with veggies and my boyfriend had a hot dog. Both dishes were delicious ?!! We definitely will be coming back here.”

“Had teriyaki chicken from this excellent food truck on December 10, 2025. Quite honestly, it was the best teriyaki chicken I’ve ever had. So delicious.”

“I have ordered here many times and this restaurant stands out from the others. Everything is fresh and made to order. The pad Thai, which I requested very light on the spices and cilantro, was excellent. The only complaint I have is that sometimes the wait time is long, so if you can call ahead, you may save yourself some wait time.”

“Really good pizza, convenient location in The Shops.”

“Fantastic food and Service”

“Had the best burger of my life today served up by fantastic, friendly people! My husband and I shared the OG with bacon and as soon as we took our first bite we were wishing we. had our own! We sat in the shade waiting for our order which was delivered and then it was explained how to eat it, Absolutely the best! We are here for 19 more days but may just have to make the drive back to Waimea again for another burger ~ we will order 2 this time!,”

“We dropped by the hotel because we heard they have Manta Rays, they set some lights up so you can see them after dark. While we waited we decided to try out this restaurant. I have to say this is one of the nicest restaurant views I’ve seen in Hawaii. Beautiful view of the ocean and mountains. The food is what I would expect of the venue. Very good quality, but nothing to write home about. The only down side I would say is the service. Normally at this price range they would be pretty attentive. It was not bad, but not as upscale as I would expect from a restaurant like this.”

“Nice and clean place, by the golf course and the beach. The food was amazing as was the service. Our waiter was Kuhoa and he was super nice and attentive. I had the noodles with veggies and my boyfriend had a hot dog. Both dishes were delicious ?!! We definitely will be coming back here.”

“Not sure what others are having issues with...I thought the food, service, and atmosphere were awesome. The Volcano roll was absolutely amazing! I got the grilled prawns and pork belly fried rice. Everything was delicious, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The prawns come out on its own little mini hot grill that stay super warm while eating the other portions of the meal! Would strongly recommend!”

“Both times we had JoJo’s shaved ice while visiting Kauai the shaved ice was great! However I do have to say, the employees working the Kapa’a location was much more welcoming and friendlier than the Hanalei location.”

“The seafood platter was phenomenal. The service was quick and super friendly. I really enjoyed dining here and trying a local spot as someone from the mainland. Definitely a must-stop on my next visit!”

“This is a popular local breakfast. We came around 8 and there was already a line outside. But we didn't have to wait long, maybe 10 mins. Beware that their breakfast size is HUGE. We ordered 3 breakfast items - bacon and cheeseburger omelet, vocano omelet, and 14 oz rib eye steak and egg . They came with two sides: hashbrown/ rice And pancake/ waffle/ toast. And their side pancake is two pancakes bigger than my face. For 4 people we ordered 3 item and still had to bring some food togo. The omelet was good, but the avocado on the omelet was so tiny, and they did say avocado is season only so maybe it's not in the season. My husband ordered medium rare steak but it was over cooked.”

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

“Love the coconut curry with shrimp. Also a fan of the Korean ribeye & Teri chicken.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Just want to thank all the great people at Waimea Coffee for buying some of my block prints!🤙🏽🌴 big help! too good you guys🤙🏽❤️”

“Absolutely amazing. This is a must when de ending from waimea canyon state park. Unbelievably delicious and filling.”

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

“excellent place to enjoy a getaway”

“✌👍🙏😊❤ Yummy Garlic Shrimp”