• Country: United States
    • State: Hawaii
    • Population: 173,057 (2007)U.S. Census Bureau: Hawaii County Population Finder
    • Currency: U.S. dollar
    • Area Code: 808
    • Time Zone: Hawaii Standard Time
    • Average climate: 80 F - 90 F (summer), 70 F - 80 F (winter)Big Island Tourism Site: Big Island Weather and Climate
    • Hawaii has two main airports: the Kona International Airport and the Hilo International Airport
    • As believed, this is the island where Polynesian voyagers first made a landfall in Hawaii
    • The Hawaiian Islands comprise a total of 137 islands
    • Mokuaikaua Church is the first Christian Church built in HawaiiHawaii Tourism: The Big Island History
  • 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.Frommer's: Big Island Restaurants Overview
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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.Lonely Planet: Merriman's Frommer's calls the "peerless" restaurant the best dining spot in Waimea Big Island.Frommer's: Merriman's

    1. Location: Waimea
    2. Cuisine: Hawaiian regional
    3. Prices: $8.95 - $17.95 Lunch, $22.95 - $44.95 (Dinner)Merriman's: FAQ
    4. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Mon - FriMerriman's: Reservations
    5. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. dailyMerriman's: Reservations
    6. Reservations recommendedMerriman's: [ Reservations]
    7. Phone: 808-885-6822
    8. E-mail: office@merrimanshawaii.com
    9. Dress code: Casual attire, sweater or light jacket recommendedMerriman's: FAQ
    10. Recommended dishes: Chinese Short Ribs, wok-charred Yellowfin Tuna, kung pao shrimp, lamb, kalua pig quesadillasFrommer's: Merriman's
  • Affordable Dining

    Miyo's Hilo 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."Concierge.com: Miyo's

    1. Location: Hilo HI
    2. Cuisine: Japanese
    3. Prices: $6 - $15Frommer's: Miyo's
    4. Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mon - SatFrommer's: Miyo's
    5. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Mon - SatFrommer's: Miyo's
    6. Phone: 808-935-2273
    7. Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken, sashimi, beef teriyaki, fried oysters, Sukiyaki, miso soup, Yellow fin Tuna tempuraFrommer's: Miyo's
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    If planning a trip, please see Big Island Vacation, Big Island Hotels and Big Island Tours.

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