41 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Waimea

“Fantastic food and Service“

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

“Fabulous place to eat and experience some Hawaiian foods. Only issue is lack of bathrooms, there is literally just one for use, I thought that after their remodeling, following the Covid issues, that they might have installed at least one more bathroom.
However, despite the lack of bathrooms this is still one of the best eats on the Big Island with huge plate sized pancakes and awesome Kalbi ribs. Just the other day their special of Ribeye omelets was phenomenal, with excellent mushroom and onion sauteed gravy, I highly recommend it if that is something you might enjoy.
Aloha“

“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!“

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

“My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience here. We both ordered delicious dishes—my pork belly with noodles and my wife’s salmon. The portions were generous, and the food was absolutely delicious. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend giving this place a try.“

“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“

“Although we came primarily for the beer, the food did not disappoint. We ordered a flight of tasters which included a Black IPA, Belgian Dark, Double IPA, Baltic Porter and Red IPA. While all were true to style an tasted great, we felt compelled to purchase an additional pour of the Black IPA at the table and and to take away the Belgian Dark and Double IPA for later enjoyment. We will definitely return for both the food and beer. Well worth the stop if you're passing through Waimea.“

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

“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.“

“excellent place to enjoy a getaway“

“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. 😕)“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!!!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“If you’re looking for exceptional pho, this is the place. We have two local restaurant spots in Waimea, so we’re pretty particular about food—and this is hands down the best pho we’ve had. Everything was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, and the packaging was perfect. You can tell it’s run by people who truly care about the quality of what they serve. Highly recommend if you’re craving great Vietnamese food.“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

“Service from Elizabeth was amazing - her lovely touch did our night

Love the Mai Tai - good strong traditional one

Catch of the day was superb …. And the Hawaiian Ahi was really good too

Don’t doubt - try it“

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

“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.“

“Wonderful food! Great prices and friendly staff.“

“Underrated experience all around, in my opinion. This fit the vibe of my wife and I better than The Manta did during our stay at the Mauna Kea. It's relaxed but still polished with great atmosphere. The octopus pictured was great and also a much larger portion than expected. Copper Bar also served me the best burger I've had in Hawaii with local beef (not pictured). Great cocktails too. I was into the Tahitian limeade.“

“Food was great, I had a falafel platter. Andrew had a burger. We sat at the bar to avoid table wait time. I think last call was 7:45 and they cleaned up and turned lights out by 8. Pricey but that’s expected in a beach side resort in Hawai’i.“

“The views are stunning! Absolutely loved the scenery at this restaurant. The food was ok, but nothing special - it lacked a lot of seasoning. The only food item that was really spectacular was the Bombe Alaska.

It seemed they were understaffed. We had to ask for water a few times and our server was constantly running around but hardly had any time for us, although he was very kind and had good recommendations. I think each waiter had more than 10 tables to wait on... They were not properly staffed. We felt bad for him and it created a less than impressive service experience.“