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Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Kawaihae

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A photo of Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6372)
$$$$
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Kamuela
Booked 81 times today
Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and good food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life. For more information: www.tommybahama.com
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4.9
Exceptional(11145)
$$$$
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Kamuela
Booked 71 times today
Located in the heart of the Big Islands farm community is Peter Merriman's original restaurant; Merriman's Waimea. Chef/Owner Peter Merriman is one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine and uses 90% or more of local produce, fish and beef. All dishes are handcrafted to highlight the natural flavors of each menu item. Our award winning wine list has selections for all to enjoy. Merriman's knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide you through a culinary experience you will not forget. We look forward to serving you!
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4.6
Exceptional(1820)
$$$$
• Seafood • Kailua-Kona
Booked 25 times today
Chart a course to Huggo’s for the finest in surfside dining.Dine just inches above the waves on an open-air lanai. Experience tender beef or prime rib, or try our exquisite island-fresh seafood. And by the way, when we say fresh—we mean fresh! Ahi, mahi mahi, ono and other delectable Hawaiian fish are delivered directly to our back door by local fishermen who caught them just hours earlier.Enjoy artfully prepared selections also influenced by Pacific Rim and Mediterranean styles.Thanks to Huggo’s on-the-water location and its commitment to “aloha” service, diners at Huggo’s will savor influences from Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian ports of call. This family-owned restaurant has become an island tradition since offering its first seafood platter 45 years ago.We always keep space available for walk-ins, so even if reservations look full, please stop by!Huggo’s on the Rocks, our next-door neighbor, is the perfect location for oceanside cocktails and light fare.
A photo of Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3877)
$$$$
• Seafood • Kailua-Kona
Booked 44 times today
Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at The Fish Hopper Seafood and Steak, overlooking Kailua Bay on the Big Island Hawaii. Enjoy fresh seafood from Hawaii and fresh seafood flown in weekly from California, plus our signature Bucket of Fire and Volcano flaming drinks, all within walking distance to shops and historic sites.A landmark (formerly the Ocean View Inn) and a local’s favorite Kona restaurant since 1934, the building housing The Fish Hopper has been beautifully restored to expand upon its spectacular ocean views. We proudly serve seafood from sustainable sources, harvested by methods that do not harm the environment.We love to honor our Veterans & Military! Please let us know if you are one, upon arrival.

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