Location: Hawi
Top Restaurants in Hawi
Top Things to do in Hawi
Where to Eat in Hawi: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Hawi (Hawaiian pronunciation: [həˈvi]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1081 at the 2010 United States Census.
Things to do in Hawi
1. Kohala Coffee Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By NV_Travelers_77 - Mesquite, Nevada
We stopped here several times over four days, twice for breakfast/coffee and once for lunch. The staff is very helpful, their prices are high (normal for Hawaii), the internet is fast, and their offerings are fresh and tasty. We did not try their ice cream but it too looked yummy.
2. Sushi Rock and Trio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 706 reviews
A 5 star casual experience expanding the horizons of sushi featuring locally grown and raised mostly organic products and ingredients.Plenty of offeings for non fish eaters,vegetarians and those needing gluten free dining.Owner operated ,friendly and welcoming.Amazing house made desserts,salads,sandwiches,broiled items and, of course,world famous sushi!
Reviewed By FrozenMe - Boston, Massachusetts
If you are headed to the big island, for goodness sake, make a reservation at Sushi Rock. Seriously, this is something special. SR provided some of the best food we've had on a vacation and if it were located closer to home, we'd be there...MoreWow......the detail and effort in your review blow me away.I am humbled by your words and appreciate them more then you know.
3. Tropical Dreams Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
This little old fashioned ice cream parlor and coffee shop has the best selection of Tropical Dreams flavors found on the Big Island. We loved the Green Tea Ice Cream, but the Coconut was good, too. Several sorbet flavors were available. All of the shops in Hawi look like they have been around for decades and this is no exception, but that's part of this town's charm.
Reviewed By nxmail - denver
Would have loved to try the ice cream because of the great reviews, but we were never served or even acknowledged. The place wasn’t crowded, and the few customers there already had their drinks and were chatting. There was only one person and another couple ahead of us waiting to order, but the two young women were busy with coffee orders, I guess, and never even acknowledged our presence, despite our standing at the counter for over 10 minutes. No Aloha spirit there.
Maybe the ice cream is good and is worth the wait, but it wasn’t worth being ignored for so long, so we left.
4. Bamboo Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 959 reviews
Come to Bamboo for a feeling of the "Real Hawaii". Located in a historic building, we offer lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch, and we invented the Passion Fruit Margarita and Mojito. Browse the gallery for local art and crafts. Come and find the aloha of the islands!
Reviewed By Carole517 - Spring Grove, Illinois
We were exploring the island and stopped in this small town just to browse. It happened to be around lunch, so we looked for a place to eat and walked into this local restaurant called Bamboo. What a treat. Servers were excellent and the owner (who is very proud of her O’Hara who were there) went to every table to make sure every one was satisfied with there food. We were also blessed with a surprise hula show by some locals that perform in the international contest every year that are personal friends of the owners. Was so much fun. Only down side, they charge $1.00 for soda refills, which I think is a little silly. Restaurants make enough money they shouldn’t have to barge extra for a refill. Yes, I would go back.
5. Sweet Potato Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Sweet Potato Kitchen is a Gluten-Free Kitchen specializing in Non-GMO, Organic, Vegan Foods. We support our Community by acquiring ingredients Locally, making Healthy Foods that appeal to Adults & Children, keeping the menu fun, delicious & priced low enough that folks can enjoy daily visits! Our Head Chef, with his many years of experience, is amazingly talented when it comes to putting simple ingredients together to create a Divine dining experience! His sauces & gravies are Off-the-Chart! (The Mushroom Gravy combines Reishi & Miatake Mushrooms with various garden veggies and spices. Incredible and just $1.50!) We also offer Vegan Sweets & Treats like Coconut Cream based Ice Creams, Cream-filled cakes, Filled Chocolate Cups, Shakes, Smoothies, Brownies & items like Homemade PB&J on freshly baked Banana Bread! Pair that with any one of dozens of Teas, Juices, Coffee Alternatives or French Press Kona Coffee and enjoy a real treat! It's a great way to begin (or end) any day!
Reviewed By Gemaroo - Manlius, New York
What a great lunch we had here. We started with the pickle tray- an assortment of pickled veggies- okra, green beans, cucumbers, and sauerkraut made with cabbage and carrots and papaya. So good! Then we had the quinoa salad which was lemony and so tasty- served over a variety of peppery greens with fresh tomatoes. We also had the curried polenta- really tasty.
What a great place. Fresh food, great choices, not expensive! Excellent service too.
6. mi ranchito
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Just To The Sea Side Of The Liquor Store/convenience Store
Reviewed By Emma P - Barcelona, Spain
We stopped off in Hawi on a leisurely Monday afternoon and found this place by accident. Wonderful tasty great value Mexican food. Freshly cooked by a friendly couple of ladies. Would thoroughly recommend it. Much better than some of the other places in the town.
7. Minnie's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By Cheryl T - Kapaau
We eat here quite often and their food is always perfectly prepared at reasonable prices. Service and friendliness is also a plus.
8. Kohala Village HUB PUB
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
The Kohala Village HUB PUB is now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our wonderful menu includes local ingredients by local farmers such as: Lokahi Sanctuary Gardens, Sage Farms, HIP-Ag, Blue Dragon Farms, and many more! Hours of operation are: Wednesday-Saturday 8am-2pm & 4pm-9pm and Sundays 8am-2pm.
Reviewed By Bob R - Peoria, Illinois
We had a wonderful meal with during the rain. Jennifer made sure we were welcome and took time to explain the menu. Great tasting fish! Reasonable prices! Nice to sit outside during the rain.
Fish and chips were good as well as shrimp chowder.
Easy parking around the side.
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9. GJ's Huli
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By JustinMD - Calgary, Canada
We randomly pulled into a gas station on our way from Hilo to Kona on the northern route and found this gem. Honestly, the best chicken and pork ribs you'll ever had for a very reasonable price ($10 for a huge plate of rice, ribs and salad). We also got their noodles which were amazing.
They were so good that we got some to go and ate it at the Honolulu airport prior to going back to Canada!
10. Kava Kafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Voted Hawaii's Best Kava Bar by the Hawaii Island Journal.The Kava Kafe has been serving the finest kava since 2004.
Reviewed By islandmommaToronto - toronto
This place is a cute shop nothing like your Starbucks in terms of decor but the coffee is incredible! The baked goods are homemade in flavor. But, what you really need to try here is the Kava. They make the drink in house and it is potent (FYI I think it taste like dirt smells). This is one of those places that you must visit because almost everybody who stops in Hawi does!
