Patronizing companies that have collective bargaining with ILWU Local 142 supports our local economy and your brothers and sisters. This is vital to strengthening our economy and community. Without a healthy economy, our communities suffer because of the slowdown in economic activity which may lead to decreased household incomes or the loss of jobs. Therefore, please patronize these restaurants that negotiate fair contracts providing an adequate standard of living, health and retirement benefits for your brothers and sisters.
Hawaii Island Restaurants
Honu’s ($$-$$$$)
Open daily serving a lavish breakfast buffet and a la carte breakfast, nightly dinner with seasonal creations and spectacular weekend buffets. This restaurant offers spacious, open-air indoor/ outdoor dining and a private dining room that seats up to 70 guests. Breakfast served daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; dinner daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Island Breeze Hawaiian Luau ($$$$)
Enjoy a torch lit evening on the grounds of the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Guests of the luau will be amazed with a display of authentic Polynesian activities, cuisine, and performances. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Brown’s Beach House Restaurant ($$$$)
This AAA Four Diamond awardwinning restaurant is the place for the quintessential island fine dining experience located just steps from shore. Thursday - Monday, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Brown’s Deli ($)
This restaurant offers breakfast and lunch items delicatessen style with an island flair plus your favorite beverages to enjoy at outdoor tables or wander down to the beach. Open daily, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hale Kai Restaurant ($$$)
This is the perfect venue for a most refreshing afternoon, sunset or evening dinner. Featuring an innovative menu reflective of Asian influenced Latin cuisine, this restaurant is located poolside. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Food service from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Luana Lounge ($$)
This lounge features tropical libations and perfect sunsets complemented by Big Island artists’ creations. Open daily from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. Food service from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Live entertainment from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Norio’s Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar ($$$)
The 60-seat restaurant features a 14-seat sushi bar and an 18-seat private dining area. In addition to traditional sushi favorites, the Big Island restaurant menu features 21-31 dry aged meats from Kulana Farms on the Big Island, free range chicken and long line caught sustainable Kohala Coast Hawaiian and Pacific seafood. Thursday through Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Orchid Court ($$)
This restaurant serves the premiere breakfast on the island offering a sumptuous rotating menu buffet daily and a tempting selection of a la carte items perfect for the dawn patrol or late risers alike.
Beach Bar ($$)
This poolside bar features lunch and early afternoon fare with salads, sandwiches, fresh island fish and full bar. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Beverages: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Coast Grille ($$$$)
Featuring Kona Lobster Bisque to Grass Fed Big Island Burgers to Pan Roasted Troll Caught Mahi Mahi, this restaurant offers the finest in Big Island Dining overlooking the Pacific blue. Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hakone Buffet ($$$-$$$$)
This restaurant features authentic Japanese cuisine with all of your favorites including assorted sushi, peel-n-eat shrimp, crab claws, shrimp tempura, tri-tip teriyaki steak, steamed clams, tonkatsu, dim sum basket, and much more! A la carte menu available. Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ocean Terrace ($$$)
This casual open-air breakfast restaurant offers a thoughtful mix of healthy, creative items along with familiar favorites. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Indulge in our celebration of seafood featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet with steamed snap and eat crab legs with drawn butter, tempura soft shell crab, and other delicacies! Special dining event offered Friday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $62.00/Adults and $31.00/Children (5 -12) plus tax & gratuity.
Big Island Breakfast at Water’s Edge ($$$)
This Waikoloa restaurant offers lavish breakfast buffets. Breakfast will tempt you with freshly baked pastries, fresh island fruits, traditional American fare and a selection of Japanese specialty dishes. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Boat Landing Cantina ($$)
Offering a delightful, casual atmosphere featuring Pacific Mexico cuisine with a fresh island flare. Signature items include freshly caught island fish tacos and custom table-side prepared guacamole.
• Daily: 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Bar Opens: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Happy Hour: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dona & Toni’s Pizza ($$$)
Traditional and inspired pizzas, pastas, salads, and wine on tap. Dine in or take out. Open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Imari ($$$$)
A captivating Japanese restaurant, featuring many distinctive styles of Japanese cuisine. Indulge in the Big Island’s only location for teppanyaki dining. Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kirin Chinese Restaurant ($$$)
Dine out on the lanai and take in the stunning view. Admire the authentic decor and furnishings of one-of-a-kind Chinese artifacts. Enjoy a lunch of Dim Sum—a traditional lunchtime cuisine. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Lagoon Grill ($$$)
This open-air grill is the place to meet and watch the resident dolphins frolic in the lagoon below. Enjoy a delicious lunch of burgers, hot dogs, salads, sandwiches and tropical fruits.
• Daily: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Bar Opens: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Happy Hour: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Legends of Hawaii Luau ($$$$)
A dinner show, brought to you by Tihati Productions, is entertaining for all ages. The evening starts with interactive demonstrations and Polynesian tattoo artists. Then enjoy the exotic Polynesian dances and music of the Pacific Rim, highlighted by an expansive Waikoloa luau buffet. Tuesday, Fridays and Sundays, doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Malolo Lounge ($$$)
This bar offers five distinctive seating areas, the lounge is the perfect place to gather with friends and family.
• Daily: 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
• Kitchen Opens: 5:00 pm. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Happy Hour: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Live Music beginning at 8:00 p.m. nightly and 7:00 on Sunday.
Orchid Marketplace ($$)
This lovely outdoor eatery provides the perfect location to relax or to grab a quick bite. Take pleasure in the convenient and tasty menu options of this casual Waikoloa restaurant—ideal for diners of any age. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Clambake ($$$$)
Indulge your appetite for all the Keahole Maine lobster, sashimi, shrimp, crab claws, oysters, mussels and clams you care to eat, plus prime rib of beef and a decadent dessert bar all accompanied by Hawaiian