Location: Pahala
Top Restaurants in Pahala
Top Things to do in Pahala
Where to Eat in Pahala: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Pahala in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Takeout. Discover best restaurants in Pahala with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Things to do in Pahala
1. Punaluu Bake Shop and Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 742 reviews
Reviewed By NTSU1975 - Georgetown, Texas
I had purchased two loaves of bread previously on our Big Island trip before stumbling on the actual bakery. Apparently, most of the bread in the groceries stores is baked here. This visit though was for some delicious pastries. The place can be pretty busy at times as tour buses stop here. There are various places outdoors to enjoy your purchase. Fresh salads and sandwiches are available, so this makes for an all around great food stop. There is also a nice selection of those trinkets you want to take home. Clean place, good food, friendly workers make this a 5 star stop.
2. Volcano House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By Trevor808 - Lihue, Hawaii
Amazing food, even better service. The waiters and staff there are so kind and helpful. The food they have is fantastic and fairly priced, I would recommend that you take the time to explore the park and end the night with a great dinner. We had the privilege of getting to meet the general manager and he was very kind and courteous. Overall highly recommend the restaurant, would definitely return.
3. Coffee Grinds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Tim R - Ocean View, Hawaii
Great food - takes a bit to get it, but worth the wait. Kinda pricy but so is Hawaii. Serving size is medium to large, prices are approx $10+/person
4. Ka Lae Coffee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Thank you for your continued patronage! Southernmost Coffee Shop in the USA! Come in for a specialty espresso drink either hot or iced, have a delicious baked good and wander through our three commercial greenhouses filled with orchids, bromeliads and anthuriums! Pre-made sandwiches and snacks usually available. Bring in your own bottle or cup for water refills.
Reviewed By jennihowie - Caloundra, Australia
We stopped in here by chance on a drive to volcano park and came back three times the coffee was so good. The macadamia tarts and other treats are beautiful. The third time we stopped we had the most unbelievable caramel frappe. Beautiful setting and gardens. Most helpful and pleasant barista.
5. Uncle George's Lounge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By spanishpeeks - Des Moines, Iowa
The view of the volcanic glow is spectacular. It was foggy and rainy during dinner but, just as the sun went down, it cleared up enough for us to see the glow. Literally breathtaking. And the restaurant, we found, was extremely accommodating and our family of seven picky eaters were quite pleased with it.
6. Ka-Lae Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Ka-Lae Garden is a family owned and operated Farm, Fruit Stand, and Thai Food Restaurant located in the Ocean View, Ranchos, area of Kau on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Reviewed By Cdinges - Seattle, Washington
We stopped here for lunch during our drive from Volcano to Hilo. It is a good midway point. Bathrooms were also very clean and nice. There are two single occupant bathrooms. You can walk around the produce gardens while you wait for your food to be cooked. It's a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere with lovely ocean views.
Food is delicious and authentic! A nice surprise to find out in the middle of nowhere on the Big Island. It is very informal - some might say dinky. There is just one medium sized room with an ordering counter, help yourself utensils/water and open shelving with produce for sale. You order at the counter, grab your own utensils/water and seat yourselves at a table. The food will be brought out as it is made.
This appears to be a one family operation and when we went for late lunch, just one server at the counter and one lady in the kitchen. It is going to take a while, especially if you have a large order or there are more patrons in the restaurant than just your table. Dishes seem to be cooked one at a time. Knowing the family setting, this was fine by me. It is not a high activity, professional restaurant with prep chefs and kitchen assistants.
7. DJ's Pizza & Bake Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By 421ryan - Naalehu, Hawaii
Vegan and gluten free options!!!!!! It tastes real good too!!! I only have great things to say about this place... Lots of vegan baked goods, V GF tasty pizza and V GF calzones, vegan meatballs!!!!! They use Daiya Cheese and have a killer GF crust. Order ahead and they keep it piping hot! Super consistent! So glad this place is in OV, well worth the trip for me & friends.
8. Punalu'u Bake Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By IWork2TravelUSA - Cary, North Carolina
Excellent baked goods, sandwiches and soup. We ate lunch here but also purchased sandwiches and baked goods to take back to our Bed & Breakfast in Volcano for dinner. Everything was good. It can get busy here but service is prompt. Lots of free parking onsite.
9. Shaka Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Jim L
We arrived in Naalehu hungry at 7:15. My wife reminded me that Hawaii shuts down early and, we aren’t exactly in prime tourist country. I smugly pointed out the 'open until 9' sign as we pulled into Shaka’s. Besides us, there was a group of four already with their food, and some local boys hanging out. The food was great, unfortunately the Shaka was in short supply. We really got the feeling the waitress didn’t want to serve us and would be happier if we just left! The reception was chilly, but the hamburger and chicken Katsu were both hot, good and filling. The service was slow, and we weren't finished until 8:30. By then, the chairs were already stacked on the tables and the outside lights turned off.
The food was good enough I will give them a second chance… and arrive earlier too!
10. Ocean View Pizzaria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By drfish2000 - Honolulu
Ocean view is a sleepy town with small services and easily passed by. There are no remarkable memories that we have other than the giant cookies that they make at this pizzeria. They come in the typical flavors like chocolate chip , Mac nut, oatmeal. And lately mango. Lately we have been stocking up a small box of these goodies to bring back home. Enjoy
