41 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Waimea

“Fantastic food and Service“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life—my goodness! Chief Soto is absolutely incredible. The filet mignon was hands down the best filet mignon I’ve ever had—perfectly cooked, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor.

Honestly, everything you eat here is going to be delicious. You can tell Chief Soto puts his heart and love into every single meal he makes, and you can taste it in every bite. This isn’t just good food—it’s food made with passion. 10/10, absolutely amazing! 🔥🥩❤ Also best sunsets ever“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Wonderful food! Great prices and friendly staff.“

“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 had a wonderful experience, after a day at the beach and a couple of walks the length of the beach we had dinner at the Naupaka. The service was friendly and we had a great table to view the sunset. The place is a 5-star in every categories. We will be back.“

“For our final evening of our 9 day vacation on the Big Island we chose Manta at Mauna Kea to dine. What a treat. Jessica was our server and she did great. The ambiance and food quality was top notch. The craft cocktails were the best that we had while on the island.“