The Big Island: Restaurants

Canoe House
It's impossible to imagine a more perfect setting the beach at the Mauna Lani Resort, with tiki torches flaming and palm trees...
smart splurge | chinese

Merriman's
Peter Merriman, the founding chef of Hawaii regional cuisine, continues his commitment to the freshest local seafood and...
notable chef

Hilo Bay Café
It may be located in a nondescript mini mall, but self-taught chef Joshua Kettner’s café is worth seeking out for...
family | comfort food

Roy's Waikaloa Bar and Grill
Hawaii’s most famous chef opened a new location of his namesake chain tkwhen, and it doesn’t disappoint. Favorites...
seafood | notable chef

Miyo's
Overlooking the Waiakea river, this humble, family-run Japanese restaurant, with its wooden tables and sliding rice paper...
japanese

Tex's Drive-In
Driving along the Hamakua Coast? Stop here to refuel with Tex’s famous supersized malasadas (Portugese donuts) infused...
family | comfort food