Experience Big Island Dining

Waimea / Kohala / Kona  

Foster’s Kitchen
Committed to the art of cuisine made from scratch and works with local farmers to showcase their efforts widely throughout their diverse menu. Two convenient locations, one on Alii drive and one in Waikoloa Kings shops. fosterskitchen.com 

Meridia Restaurant 
You’ll say wow! when served the Mediterranean-inspired cuisine created with locally sourced food and carefully curated imported ingredients. Al fresco seating at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast, MeridiaRestaurant.net 

Lava Lava Beach Club
Dine with your toes in the sand or in the open-air, seaside restaurant offering island-style pupus, entrees and desserts with a party vibe. At Anaeho‘omalu Bay, Waikoloa Beach Resort, LavaLavaBeachClub.com

The Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Famous for clam chowder served in a crusty bread bowl, fresh fish, steaks and ribs. This open-air restaurant sits on Ali‘i Drive across from bustling Kailua Pier. In Kailua-Kona, FishHopperKona.com

Hamakua / Hilo / Volcano / Na‘alehu  

Cafe Pesto
Boasting a stylish and historic location in downtown Hilo, Cafe pesto serves world class pizzas, specialty seafood dishes plus breakfast and brunch. The menu also includes locally inspired cocktails plus local beer and espresso. cafepesto.com 

Pineapple’s Island Fresh 
Fresh fish, local specialties like BBQ Kalua Pork Sandwich, burgers, pasta and vegan options fill the bill at Downtown Hilo’s only open-air restaurant, PineapplesHilo.net

Hilo Bay Café
Innovative menu with offerings like Duck Duck Demi, Buttermilk Fried Chicken and jicama-passionfruit slaw plus plenty sushi choices. Dine inside or out; enjoy sweeping views of Hilo Bay, Mauna Kea and Downtown Hilo,  HiloBayCafe.com

Thai Thai Bistro & Bar 
Choose from traditional Thai or Western entrees, but the Thai offerings are authentic and varied— like www.lavalodge.com/thai-thai-bistro.html