Hawaiian Restaurants in Waimea, HI

“Again, everything was impeccable! From the arrival to the end, from the reception to the service, the ambiance, the quality of food and drinks , everything was spotless. Kudos to our waiter, Dean, servicing 12 people with a few people having nuts allergy, he was very friendly, knowledgeable and on top of food at the table. Thank you again, Dean, for making our dinner experience very unforgettable.“

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

“Hawaiian style cafe offers a wide selection of options for you. Pancakes are always so large and a plate come with 3 pancakes with butter. So be mindful of the size before ordering. Hash brown portion is a a little big as well. Although the pricing is so reasonable, there is always a chance that you'll waste food. The wait time can be a little long depending on the hours. Service is quite quick. Would definitely love the food and staff. This place only accepts cash. They do have an ATM onsite.

Parking: The place is so famous. Hence it might be a little difficult to find parking. But overall there are planty of parking space around the cafe.“

“Great kalua pork, way better than on the main land! Higher quality than the l&l in Hanalei too, my favorite Hawaiian barbecue grill. The pork was tender and had great flavor as well in addition. The lady that took our order was very nice and serviced us quickly and with the swiftness. Can’t wait to come back!“

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

“really good chicken! Mahalo.“

“Freaking amazing food!!!! Need a brick and mortar place because this place bangs it out!!!! Guava chicken and Terri Pork... I’d fly here just for it!!!“

“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!“

“We always make time for dinner at Brown's on our annual visit. There is no better sunset dining. They always have live Hawaiian music, the service is exceptional and the sun setting over the bay is magical. The food is always excellent from the warm Hawaiian sweet potato rolls and butter to the appetizers and salads: we had watermelon poke and beet and burrata salad. We shared the main course , amberjack cooked in tea leaves with a coconut sauce and also shared the lobster fried rice. Local ice cream for dessert. Until next time, Aloha and mahalo.“

“They serve breakfast as well as the everyday faire of food. I had the French toast for my early breakfast one day and the chili spaghetti on a separate night visit. The Chili needs a little more flavor because it is fairly bland with no heat at all. Just some salt would help.

Parking: Shared lot with other businesses .“

“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.“

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

“Great find, and good service, had the organic tofu stir fry, they allowed me to order it mild 🌶️, even had some interesting local greens. Only thing I would change is less salty, but that might just be my own taste. One thing to be aware of is they don’t have a public restroom. Updated from previous review on 2025-08-30“

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

“My husband and I had an unforgettable dinner at Manta! The oceanfront setting is absolutely stunning — the perfect place to watch the sunset and maybe even spot some manta rays at night. The food was excellent: fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every dish felt thoughtful and local. The service was also top-notch — Bronson was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. He also did some amazing photos of us. Manta is definitely one of those rare restaurants where everything comes together perfectly — atmosphere, food, and service. Highly recommend for a romantic evening or special occasion! Can't wait to come back again to this delicious and beautiful place!“

“3 MOUNTAIN BBQ, Broke Da Mouth Huli Huli Chicken and RIBS the best on Big Island, the place I always get my fix. Beautiful people, super friendly and awesome service“

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

“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. 🤤“

“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!“

“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!!!“

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

“The meatballs app. The Red Water Martini: delicious!“

“We had a wonderful dining experience at Copper Bar as usual. River was our server and he was the best. We got there early for our reservations but were seated at the best table for viewing the sunset. We told River we wanted to linger. He didn't hover but he never ignored us. We shared the sashimi sampler which was out of this world. The KFC , lightly battered fried cauliflower, and the plumeria roll. Cocktails and wine. And delicious local ice cream and cheesecake. The sunset was stunning and so was our meal.“