Guide Note
According to Frommer's, the Big Island has a "delicious" "gastronomic environment," with dining options that range from haute cuisine to more affordable ethnic eateries.1
Fast Facts
- Country: United States
- State: Hawaii
- Population: 173,0572 (2007)
- Currency: U.S. dollar
- Area Code: 808
- Time Zone: HST
- Average climate: 80°F - 90°F (summer), 70°F - 80°F (winter)3
Disclaimer
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Fine Dining
Using organic ingredients grown on the Big Island, Merriman's is praised by Lonely Planet for its "perfect" service and "world-class" dishes.4 Frommer's calls the "peerless" restaurant the best dining spot in Waimea.5
- Location: Waimea
- Cuisine: Hawaiian regional
- Prices: $8.95 - $17.95 (lunch), $22.95 - $44.95 (dinner)6
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Mon - Fri7
- Dinner: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily7
- Reservations recommended7
- Phone: 808-885-6822
- E-mail: office@merrimanshawaii.com
- Dress code: Casual attire, sweater or light jacket recommended6
- Recommended dishes: Chinese short ribs, wok-charred ahi, kung pao shrimp, lamb, kalua pig quesadillas5
Affordable Dining
Miyo's is recommended by Concierge.com, which calls the restaurant a "rare find." Despite the sometimes "buggy" ambience, the website lauded the "great food" at "good prices."8
- Location: Hilo
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Prices: $6 - $159
- Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mon - Sat9
- Dinner: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Mon - Sat9
- Phone: 808-935-2273
- Recommended dishes: Sesame chicken, sashimi, beef teriyaki, fried oysters, sukiyaki, miso soup, ahi tempura9
Mahalo Suggests
If planning a trip, please see Big Island Vacation, Big Island Hotels and Big Island Tours.
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