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

Prices on this page are subject to change.

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

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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• 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

• 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

• 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