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- 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
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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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Prices on this page are subject to change.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- Location: Waimea
- Cuisine: Hawaiian regional
- Prices: $8.95 - $17.95 Lunch, $22.95 - $44.95 (Dinner)Merriman's: FAQ
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Mon - FriMerriman's: Reservations
- Dinner: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. dailyMerriman's: Reservations
- Reservations recommendedMerriman's: [ Reservations]
- Phone: 808-885-6822
- E-mail: office@merrimanshawaii.com
- Dress code: Casual attire, sweater or light jacket recommendedMerriman's: FAQ
- 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- Location: Hilo HI
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Prices: $6 - $15Frommer's: Miyo's
- Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mon - SatFrommer's: Miyo's
- Dinner: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Mon - SatFrommer's: Miyo's
- Phone: 808-935-2273
- Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken, sashimi, beef teriyaki, fried oysters, Sukiyaki, miso soup, Yellow fin Tuna tempuraFrommer's: Miyo's
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Big Island Restaurants Questions
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Big Island High-End Restaurants
- Merriman's Hawaiian/Seafood, Phone: 808-885-6822 Google Map
- 'Ilima Award, Frommer's Exceptional Rating, Concierge.com Recommendation
- Restaurant Kaikodo Asian/Seafood, Phone: 808-961-2558 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating, Concierge.com Recommendation
- Brown's Beach House Contemporary, Phone: 808-885-2000 Google Map
- Hale 'Aina Award, Fodor's Choice, Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
- Huggo's Seafood, Phone: 808-329-1493 Google Map
- Hale 'Aina Award, Frommer's Highly Recommended
- Kenichi Pacific Japanese, Phone: 808-322-6400 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating
Big Island Moderate Restaurants
- Hilo Bay Cafe Asian/American, Phone: 808-935-4939 Google Map
- 'Ilima Award, Frommer's Very Highly Recommended, Concierge.com Recommendation
- Fujimamas Contemporary, Phone: 808-327-2125 Google Map
- Hale 'Aina Award
- Bamboo Restaurant Hawaiian/Pac Rim, Phone: 808-889-5555 Google Map
- Hale 'Aina Award, Frommer's Very Highly Recommended, Concierge.com Recommendation
- Kona Inn Restaurant Seafood, Phone: 808-329-4455 Google Map
- Frommer's Highly Recommended, Concierge.com Recommendation
- Cafe Pesto Mediterranean/Italian Phone: 808-969-6640 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
Big Island Affordable Restaurants
- Tex Drive-In American/Hawaiian, Phone: 808-775-0598 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended, Concierge.com Recommendation
- Kohala Rainbow Cafe Deli/American, Phone: 808-889-0099 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Teshima's Japanese, Phone: 808-322-9140 Google Map
- Merriman's Hawaiian/Seafood, Phone: 808-885-6822 Google Map

