35 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Waimea

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

“World-traveling foodie here. Been to Italy and Peru and live in LA where excellent Italian and Peruvian cuisine is prevalent. So hear me when I say that Claudia and Gino’s Italian-Peruvian cuisine at Cipriano’s vies in my experience for the best I’ve had. Incredibly fresh local ingredients, superb bread and pasta made on-site with Italian flour, innovative recipes made with love. Very casual little yellow bungalow where we eat on a shady porch fringed with tropical foliage and from the kitchen comes your moan-worthy meal…“

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

“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.“

“excellent place to enjoy a getaway“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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. 😕)“

“One of the best pies I ever had!!!“

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

“Best brewery on the island! Love their Belgian style beers and porter beers. And some pretty good food as well. The cup or bowl of green chili has great flavor and some real kick. My wife loves the fish bites. The green chili cheeseburger and pastrami sandwich are also solid.“

“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.“

“Great food! Wow we were impressed. A lot of plate lunch spots can be so repetitive but this one stood out.We got one of everything and didn’t regret it.Got the kalbi ribs , chicken, pork belly(taste like an amazing pork chop) and mahi w/creamy sauce and capers. We asked to get everything a lil more browned and he did and it was so tasty. My family of four(who are picky) loved it…not picky cause they don’t like anything but picky cause we cook so good at home, we’re not easily impressed.Lots of love was put into the food. Marinated , browned, and good portions. The only critique is that the fish could’ve used a dash more of salt but I understand that when it comes to fish you don’t want to over season so u can taste the fish. But it was still cooked really well, fresh and did enjoy it.We also enjoyed the little bit of Kimchi that was added, nice touch. And I think it was grilled? The Mac salad was bomb and so was the saimin was better than the norm. Had a bit of smokiness.We needed up get everything if u go.But There were a couple tables there.This spot didn’t have many reviews so we were hesitant but we’re really glad we went and we hope more people start going and support this food truck. We loved it. We live on Oahu but if we lived on island this would be one of our go to spots. The owner was super nice , friendly and helpful.Thanks chef! ?“

“i had the ribs... delicious“

“Our favorite sandwich truck👏🏻. We text our order before 11am with an arrival time. We get there and pass the line for pickup! It’s that easy to get our delicious favorites: Cheesy melt and Sergio! Thanks for years of good food and service! SPEEDRACER“

“Jade Palace – Waimea’s Hidden Gem for Big Groups & Big Flavor

We’ve found our go-to spot in Waimea: Jade Palace, where the food hits the spot, the service is fast and friendly, and feeding a hungry group doesn’t break the bank.

We walked in with a party of six—no reservation, no wait. They sat us right away (huge bonus points), and parking was a breeze. Gotta love a place that’s both convenient and delicious.

Our usual? The Family Dinner for 4—and yes, it fed all six of us with ease. We ordered:

Orange Chicken – perfectly crispy with a tangy-sweet glaze.

Salt & Pepper Fish – light, flavorful, and not greasy. A sleeper hit.

Beef with Broccoli – classic, tender, and comforting.

Mongolian Beef – bold flavors with just the right kick.

The service is warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the kitchen turns out food impressively fast. It’s hard to find a spot that hits all the marks—great prices, generous portions, tasty dishes, and reliable service—but Jade Palace does it effortlessly.

Pro tip: Come hungry, come with friends, and don't sleep on the family dinner—it’s the best deal in town.“

“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“

“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!!!“

“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!!“

“Wonderful staff! Our waitress and others we spoke with were very friendly and genuinely cared about ensuring everyone enjoyed dinner and had a good time.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Sweet little spot with delicious food! The deep fried soft shell crab was crunchy and tasty and served with some leafy veggies and daikon. The shrimp pho was flavorful and served with a good portion of shrimp! It was served with bean sprouts, basil, jalapeños, lemon, and hoisin and sriracha sauces. It hit the spot! The Com Thit Nuong plate was just as appetizing. The pork was tender and grilled perfectly. The service was good. The appetizer was served quickly and our meals came out shortly after. I would definitely stop in again!“

“Warm, friendly, welcoming casual atmosphere, excellent food, seems like a well-loved local hangout, good music.“

“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.“

“The best burger and fries I have had on the island. Customer service was amazing. Friendly staff. 5/5“

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

“A hidden gem in Waimea. Their yakitori, sashimi, and sushi rolls were excellent. Try the shiitake and zucchini yakitori - an explosion of flavors and will make you love vegetables. Great service - we came back twice. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!“

“Amazing location and the food is soooo good. Best place to eat on westside!“

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

“Dietary restrictions: Yum Yum Yoon’s kitchen serves a variety of dishes. My girlfriend and I got the all i combo and the portion size was big and the food was very excellent! They also serve vegetarian combos for anyone who doesn’t eat meat/pork.“

“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.“