Hawaiian Restaurants in Waimea, HI

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

“This restaurant is expensive no doubt, but you get what you pay for! Food was excellent - get the lobster tempura and garlic fried rice for sure. The cocktails were delicious and the service was top notch! We would definitely come back for the experience!!“

“Cash only, but they have an ATM onsite.

Local restaurant with a relaxed vibe serving up huge plates of Hawaiian goodness including banana mac nut pancakes, loco mocos taken to the next level (hamburger patties, cutlets, sausage and other proteins)
and egg and meat plates that include two starches such as hash browns AND a pancake or waffle.

Friendly and attentive staff keep cups filled and smiles flowing. As there is usually a line, simply add your name to the waitlist at the front door and you will get a text when your table is ready, but its definitely worth the wait.“

“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!“

“First off, my husband & I purchase at least once or twice a week. Haven't been upset until this last order. This week I ordered two bowls of beef stew and one plate of beef stew. To say I was disappointed in what we received is being nice. I ordered BEEF STEW, I did NOT order RICE with a few pieces of beef (they were really CHUNKS) which is EXACTLY what we received. The bowls themselves were loaded to at least 3/4 of the bowl with rice and that's NOT an exaggeration..IF I wanted RICE I would've ordered such. In each bowl there were three, yes three chunks of beef stew that really should've been cooked a bit longer; it was tough, used a knife to make them bite size. Oh yea, one small potato and one slice of carrots...wow! L&L can do one hell of a lot better. The service on the most part is pretty good although it can be taxing to understand them being they are foreign with heavy accents...somehow we make it work. Atmosphere...the walls sure can use a paint job especially where we sit; to ask your clientele to wipe their tables is preposterous. Since when is it the patron's place to wipe the dang tables, I'm surely not doing it, that's what you have employees for.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best meal we have had on the island hands down. Same level of excellence the last time we were here 5 years ago and this week. Amazing service, three tastings to find the bottle of wine we wanted, food was delicious, other restaurants on the island pale in comparison.“

“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. 🤤“

“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“

“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!“