Dining on the Big Island: Restaurants to Visit

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  • Food & Wine

  • Big Island

  • Hawai'i

  • Local Food

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Curator’s statement

The Big Island of Hawai'i is so magical. Its natural beauty and diverse landscape make it the ultimate stop when traveling to Hawai'i. Not only are there endless activities and some of the nicest hotels, but with that also comes the best Big Island restaurants, which in my opinion are some of the most important components to a fabulous trip!

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Where to stay on the Big Island

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

The Big Island’s standout resort on the quiet Kona-Kohala coast, home to an enormous spa, lauded golf course and raft of family-friendly activities.

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Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection

Royal, family-friendly Hawaiian hotel nestled along the dramatic Kohala Coast, in the center of five great mountains.

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Restaurants on the Big Island

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Miller & Lux Hualalai

An upscale and relaxing steak house at the Four Seasons Hualalai.

CanoeHouse

Signature oceanfront restaurant with Japanese-inspired dishes since 1989.

Meridia

Island-style Mediterranean cuisine. This restaurant just underwent a massive renovation. Enjoy amazing cocktails and even better views!

Merriman's Hawaii Restaurant

Upscale dining with emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.

Papa Kona Big Island

In the Heart of Kona, you can enjoy this open-air dining experience with sweeping views. Great for a sunset, but open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

ROY’S WAIKOLOA

Local ingredients by famous, James Beard Award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi. Surrounded by King's Trail with nearby petroglyphs and lava fields.

The Fish and the Hog

Simple and delicious BBQ.

Moon and Turtle

Excellent food in the most unassuming location. This tiny restaurant uses farm-to-table ingredients from local dairy, cattle and seafood markets.

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Looking for more travel inspiration? Check out my guide, Guide to Hotels & Activities in 30A, Florida's Scenic Highway, or Fora Advisor Lisa Roah's guide, Where to Stay on the Big Island.

This guide is part of our ongoing series on Big Island travel.