Location: Keauhou
Top Restaurants in Keauhou
Hawaii, United States Food Guide: 10 Hawaiian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Keauhou
Reviews on Hawaiian food in Keauhou, Hawaii, United States. Some of the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii are near Keauhou, a town on the west coast of Hawaii's Big Island. The local beaches – which tend to be less busy than those on the Kona coast – also offer swimming, boating, fishing and scuba diving. If it's not a beach day, you can head to the Keauhou Garden of the Kamehamas and take a stroll through the native plants or check out the cultural attractions, restaurants and shops of the Kailua-Kona area.
Things to do in Keauhou
10. Randy's Huli Chicken and Ribs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By GC404
Huli Huli Chicken is a delicious Hawaiian specialty thatâs prepared to absolute perfection by Randyâs on the Big Island :)). Whole seasoned birds are roasted on outdoor rotisseries over a smoky grill, and served hot to eager customers... the taste is incredible, with the juicy meat easily removed from the bones with yer fingers. Theyâre available on Thursday and Friday (sometimes not every week), and when the chickens are sold out for the day, youâll have to wait for the next time (arrive here during mid morning!). Be sure to grab a bottle of the yummy sauce to take home as well... itâs worth the short drive south of Kona to see if you can score on this marvelous culinary delight â enjoy!!!
9. Huggo's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1590 reviews
Reviewed By kimLS35
Great food. We had the baby back ribs and the the chef selection fish (at the recommendation of our server Chad). Both dishes were fantastic. Our server was very friendly and the view is right on the water. I do recommend making a reservation if you want to sit closest to the water. We did not have one but were able to get a table close enough.Aloha Kim, thank you for joining us and leaving your feedback. We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience and we hit the mark for you. We hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo Nui Loa, Tina
8. Umekes Ali'i Plaza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 714 reviews
Umekes prides itself in serving dishes using local ingredients that are of the highest quality. We source as many ingredients as possible from local fisherman, farmers, and ranchers. Our poke is always created with only the freshest fish from Hawaiian wat
Reviewed By Himalaya-to-Carolina
We stopped here for lunch while visiting the area. Parking can be tricky but itâs worth the effort for good, fresh local food at non-tourist prices. We ate at the benches outdoors. It was a more authentic, and probably tastier, lunch than we would have gotten at a nearby tourist stop. Aloha,Mahalo for your comments. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us! We hope to have you join us again someday soon to try out more favorites. Have a wonderful day,Umekes Management Team
7. Holuakoa Cafe & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 747 reviews
Welcome to Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe. We are a Slow Food establishment committed to "a food system that is based on the principles of high quality and taste, environmental sustainability, and social justice." Sit back and relax in our lush garden setting
Reviewed By IaTravel
The setting is fantastic. Outdoor seating surrounding by plants (and tree frogs in the evening), white lights, koi fish. The menu is limited because it is all local. The dishes were fantastic. Brisket was perfect, and came with a Kona coffee bbq sauce this night that was fantastic. Waitress was super, friendly, just attentive enough. As others have said, it is slow paced place. We probably waited an hour from the time we ordered to get our food. The restaurant was steady but not full. It seems they want it that way.
6. Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2947 reviews
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill is a casual local's joint featuring fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and a variety of salads at affordable prices. The restaurant (named after our daughter) is the culmination of much hard work and the dedication of ourselves and our
Reviewed By PeeDeeR
Coming back the long way from Hilo towards dinner we located this ahead of us using TA. With pretty good reviews we decided to stop by. They had a great ambiance and we were pretty casual after our trip, but you could make this a dressy outing too. We had a wonderful table near a door so we got a breeze (& to watch rain). Our server Chris was very attentive. When my grandaughter had drawn photos on all the paper in front of her, he moved her sideways & brought more crayons for her art.The G-kids had Lobser and they loved it. We had among us the BBQ Ribs, Pork Chop & Burger. And of course we had desserts! We left full and satisfied.Great place along the road.Aloha PeeDeeR--- I'm glad you found us on the return leg of your Hilo adventure. Sounds like Christian helped find your grandkids art supplies and that your family had a nice dining experience. Super!!! I appreciate you taking the time to give us some feedback--- good or bad, feedback helps keep us moving forward.Enjoy your vacation--- Paul, the owner
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5. Keei Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 404 reviews
Reviewed By Goldrichie
What a cracker of an eatery. Everything we had was delicious, especially the seafood pasta which is easy to mangle in lesser hands,. The owners young children took delight in serving the tables and good on them for learning responsibilities in this regard. This place as far as we can tell is the absolute stand out in the area around Captain Cook. We heartily agree with everyone who has rated this highly. It is wise to book as it is very popular, but we walked up and got an inside table on a week night in summer. Plenty of car parking off street.
4. Sun Dried Specialties Fish Bowl
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By AnnKern
We locals love this place, recently renamed Kona Grill. Located in a blue-painted warehouse, with picnic tables outside and inside, the restaurant's seafood is fantastic, the home-made sauces unique, featuring unusual sides like seaweed salad. As if that weren't enough, the friendly staff is full of aloha. Utterly un-touristy!
3. Da Poke Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2069 reviews
Our "take-out" style shop specializes in poke bowls and plates, featuring a variety of locally caught ahi tuna. Our poke is always fresh, never frozen...guaranteed! We also serve shrimp, tako and taegu poke. For those in your ohana who do not eat fish we
Reviewed By Sunsequitur
Ate her in 2013, last time we were on the Big Island. The poke here is fantastic! Added feather in their cap, they are serving in compostable take away containers. Prices have gone up (almost doubled) about 30% in last 6 years...but still competitive with other places and I think BEST poke in the area for sure.
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2. Rays on the Bay
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1315 reviews
Rays on the Bay Restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, farm-to-table cooking, handmade artisan pizzas,local island favorites and the coldest beer on the Big Island. Guests will enjoy warm and welcoming service, ocean front views, live entertainment 7
Reviewed By jonathanNwinters
The night of our wedding, my new wife and I went for drinks and snacks at Rays. Dan the bartender was extremely hospitable showing his superb customer service skills by remembering all the guests names and making sure everyone at the bar was well attended to. We ordered a few drinks, poke, and chowder which were reasonably priced for a hotel bar. It was a delightful way to end our elopement day! Thanks Dan!
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1. Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2220 reviews
A former Wendy's restaurant completely redone.
Reviewed By JuneKaimuki
Sam Choy is a legend in Hawaii. But he is not in the kitchen of this restaurant. The description of the food was tempting, but it just did not quite deliver. We had the fresh fish, and it was dry.My suggestion. Go for Sunset. The view is the BEST. They do great cocktails. The pupu menu is standard but well done ( calamari was great!)And as other reviews note, the staff is great. Friendly and professional
