Restaurants in Waimea
Best Restaurants
Italian • $$$
American • $$$$
“Absolutely, the food was delicious and service and restaurant were amazing !”
Hawaiian • $$$
“delicious calamari and curry mussels appetizers, rib eye entries a must and for dessert brownies with ice cream and fried banana”
Barbecue • $$
“I’ve been all over the US, east, west, north, and south and this is by far the best pulled pork and brisket I’ve ever had. I wish I could have it delivered!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“What a fun place to eat. Phenomenal food and fun folks. Sunday night with Matt, Daryl, Danby and Bok-Choy Nagasaki Boy. See you in February”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Halani has consistently great service, food & ambience. We're told they are shifting to a more Mediterranean type of cuisine and I anticipate the quality level will remain high. As residents of the Big Island (and though we love the ocean-front Four Seasons Beach Tree), Halani is our favorite dining spot.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Salad • $$
“Great place to grab a drink and relax. Erica is probably the best bartender in the history of everything.”
Hawaiian • $$$$
“Went there for a Wedding Anniversary party dinner and there were 9 different dishes. All were outstanding and incredible. My favorite dishes were the King crab legs and the milk bread.”
Brewpubs • $$
“Falafel sandwich with macadamia nut cheese was really satisfying: the focaccia was fresh and crisp, the falafel was hearty, the fillings were flavorful and well-rounded. The fries were also excellent: crispy, salty, hot. Although not a huge amount of options, this place really surprised on the execution.”
Restaurants with Delivery
American • $$$$
“Absolutely, the food was delicious and service and restaurant were amazing !”
Hawaiian • $$$
“delicious calamari and curry mussels appetizers, rib eye entries a must and for dessert brownies with ice cream and fried banana”
Hawaiian • $
“Fast, tasty, friendly, very good value for money
Parking: The restaurant itself only has 2 parking spaces, but there are plenty of free parking spaces along the street directly in front on both sides of the street”
Coffee Shops • $
“Just want to thank all the great people at Waimea Coffee for buying some of my block prints!🤙🏽🌴 big help! too good you guys🤙🏽❤️”
Barbecue • $$
“I’ve been all over the US, east, west, north, and south and this is by far the best pulled pork and brisket I’ve ever had. I wish I could have it delivered!”
Hawaiian • $
“Love the coconut curry with shrimp. Also a fan of the Korean ribeye & Teri chicken.”
Hamburger • $
“Totally awesome authentic burger place. My only regret was not ordering another burger. My sister had the Surf Burger and I had the Hi-Heat. On the drive back to our hotel, we just randomly kept saying what a great burger those were. Honestly surprised we didn’t turn around and go back for more.”
Salad • $$
“Great place to grab a drink and relax. Erica is probably the best bartender in the history of everything.”
Cafe • $
“We drove from Kona to visit this little tea shop and it was well worth it! I had the scenic point with watermelon boba and my husband had the watermelon fruit tea with lychee jelly. I can honestly say I’ve tried several other places on the island and Tea O’clock is tops! The scenic point is a jasmine tea, you could tell it was fresh. The flavor was absolutely beautiful! The watermelon fruit tea was just as you’d expect it should be. Nothing was watered down, only flavorful teas here!! I highly suggest this place!”
Korean • $
“This was an unexpected find! The person working was very knowledgeable about their vegan options and they are clearly marked. We tried 2 dishes. The first was the mung bean pancake with daikon, shoyu potatoes and pipinola shoots. This was fantastic, the daikon paired really well with the pancake. We also tried the jap chae noodles with vegetables. There were okay, a little too oily for my personal preference. I would skip this next time.”
Chinese • $
“Went there during off peak time just to get the (cold) steamed chicken w/ ginger sauce.
Very tender/moist chicken w/ the generous side of ginger-scallion sauce on the side.
Better than the ginger chicken I used to get in little Saigon in SF! Worth the 40 mon drive from Kona. Duck is excellent also”
Brewpubs • $$
“Falafel sandwich with macadamia nut cheese was really satisfying: the focaccia was fresh and crisp, the falafel was hearty, the fillings were flavorful and well-rounded. The fries were also excellent: crispy, salty, hot. Although not a huge amount of options, this place really surprised on the execution.”
Dinner Theater • $$$$
“Island Breeze have been Rated the Best Luau on the Big Island of Hawaii!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Such a fantastic dining venue. The menu is great and everything was so fresh and well-prepared. Service was outstanding and so very friendly. Music, hula, what's not to like? We love coming here. The seared ahi with coconut couscous was amazing as was the daily catch.”
Online Reservation Available
Hawaiian • $$$$
“Went there for a Wedding Anniversary party dinner and there were 9 different dishes. All were outstanding and incredible. My favorite dishes were the King crab legs and the milk bread.”
Bubble Tea • $
“Got a Passion Fruit Slushie and Açaí bowl! The lady working generously upgraded our drink to a large but the açaí bowl was frozen. I was expecting it to be fresh.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“Loved the food…Mostly. There were a few things I’d like to see improved upon, like the veggies we got. They were cold and over cooked on some and under cooked on some. The beet salad needed slips of goat cheese rather than a grated hard cheese which I think was goat… it would have added a nice creamy element to it. I expected the beets to have a char on them but it was just roasted and pealed beets chopped into a bowl. It was greasy and nice but could have been so much lire so easily. I looooove the staff. The service was impressive and impeccable! The rib eye was huge and cooked perfectly. The Korean Short Rib was the winner. Great sauce. Good flavor and “FORC” tender. They have a nice wine list and a beautiful bar area. The restaurant is a nice choice while in Waimea. I do hope the learn to make mashed potatoes though… and learn that a dollop is better and an ice cream scoop when plating them”
Chinese • $
“Food is ok, it's a fast food Chinese place in a strip mall. They have decent choices and prices are reasonable. Portion size is big and filled me up, flavor left a lot to be desired but ok for a quick stop and food. Mall bathrooms were clean.
Vegetarian options: Stir fry veggies available also some tofu dish.
Parking: Plenty of strip mall style parking”
Hawaiian • $$$$
“Separate vegan menu and server very knowledgeable about what was vegan versus not. Even brought out special bread that didn't have the butter brushed on. Best meal I have had on the island so far but price precludes frequent visits. Located in the Fairmont orchid, out back by the pool, not the easiest to find as signs are small.”
Seafood • $$
“Our server Brandy really made our Birthday evening. Exceptionally friendly and accommodating. She took photos, gave us the primo view, and made multiple suggestions from the menu. Her smile and attitude was Infectious. Burgers, fish tacos, poke, and steak were all great. Mmmm ice cream cookies too. She loved our matching shirts too!!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Off the chart menu and service! The menu had something for everyone! We had the burger, which was juicy and ample, and sweet potato fries, which were a great addition. Koa was our waitstaff and he was simply the best…knowledgeable and helpful. This is definitely a repeat!”
Hawaiian • $$$$
“This was the best restaurant while I visited Big Island. Somewhat pricy for portion size, however, flavors were amazing, very upscale, everyone enjoyed their food, so value was there.
And of course, great views at this restaurant, including the Manta Ray viewpoint.”
Italian • $$
“Service was great and Chef Tavares did an amazing job.Thank you, my Mom,niece and myself had a great time”
Japanese • $$
“Fantastic, fresh fish at a reasonable price. That is hard to find on the island! Staff were very friendly, everything came out quickly, and the quality was great on every item! We had sashimi, several rolls, chirashi bowl. Patricia, our server, was fantastic and we managed to get in early for our reservation!”
Takeout Restaurants
Italian • $$$
“How should I start? We had been in the Big Island for 4 days, and the food experience was a mediocre at best. We imagined fresh and delicious food everywhere and boy we were wrong!! On our 5th day, we went to the Cipriano Kitchen and we were just blown away! The food was incredible and beautifully presented! Everything from the cocktails, fresh focaccia with burrata, crudo, lobster ravioli with octopus, orecchiette with sausage and chicken and affogato was just simply amazing! We are going back for more tomorrow! Thank you, Claudia, for such a wonderful welcome and food!!! I wish I can steal you to open the Cipriano’s Kitchen in NY!”
Burgers • $
“Had the best burger of my life today served up by fantastic, friendly people! My husband and I shared the OG with bacon and as soon as we took our first bite we were wishing we. had our own! We sat in the shade waiting for our order which was delivered and then it was explained how to eat it, Absolutely the best! We are here for 19 more days but may just have to make the drive back to Waimea again for another burger ~ we will order 2 this time!,”
Hawaiian • $
“HUGE portions. You can share meals for a small uncharge, or order extra food of same value (was $3.95 at time of posting). Def recommend. Even split, we couldn't finish. Everything was great.”
Korean • $
“Amazing food and big portions for a decent price. We took the pork belly and Korean chicken with noodles. The owner was also very nice. We are coming back tomorrow!”
Juice • $
“The best ACAI bowls I've ever had! It's a tradition now for us to stop by G's to get a "Butterboy" every time we come to Hawaii!
Excellent, quirky and friendly staff, also really cool local art and community event info on the walls. Highly recommend!”
Brunch • $
“The Lava burger was one of the best I have ever had. If you are in Waimea don’t pass it by.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“What a fun place to eat. Phenomenal food and fun folks. Sunday night with Matt, Daryl, Danby and Bok-Choy Nagasaki Boy. See you in February”
Burgers • $
“Food always ono and always service with ALOHA…love when they get specials too….”
Bakery • $
“While we were walking through one of many farmers markets while on vacation, I came across this bakery that had a long line. It must be good right? Wow! Matthew and I never had such a great loaf of sourdough bread ( he even said “better than the loaves in San Francisco”) it wasn’t just because we were eating it on the side of the road with Jif PB due to hunger from climbing trails to see waterfalls all day. This is the BOMB! That day we drove past several homeless people in Hilo and told my husband to pull over, “we need to give up the bread and PB to that man with the dog.” Without hesitation, he pulled and I shared what we had left with the man and dog. We couldn’t stop talking about how great the bread was, Matthew investigated and found their bakery shop. Thankfully they were open yesterday (only one of 3 days of the week)the day we packed everything up with 3 loaves of bread to take home. ❤️ the ladies were so sweet and excited to hear of the travels these loaves had ahead of them. It wasn’t even 30 minutes home and my hubby snagged the first slice. Kudos to the @sandwichislefoodarts of the big island of Hawaii for creating these lovely loaves of bread that will now be eaten here in Green Bay, WI! #sourdough #bestbread #hawaii”
Tacos • $
“Absolutely amazing. This is a must when de ending from waimea canyon state park. Unbelievably delicious and filling.”
Pizza • $
“Being a celiac surrounded by mouth-watering, cheesy pizza is impossibly sad. My family looks forward to Pau Pizza night, but I am not left out in any way. Pau’s superfood salad, with quinoa, edamame, bright-tangy vinaigrette, and crunchy greens hits the spot. Their sister restaurant, Taco Rosa, has more spicy flavors than anyone could ever dream up for a simple taqueria. Healthy, hit-you-oh-so-good heat, vegan and gluten free grubtious goodness!”
Burgers • $
“Totally awesome authentic burger place. My only regret was not ordering another burger. My sister had the Surf Burger and I had the Hi-Heat. On the drive back to our hotel, we just randomly kept saying what a great burger those were. Honestly surprised we didn’t turn around and go back for more.”
Thai • $
“Soo good! Do yourself a favor, and stop for coconut water and snacks.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“Loved the food…Mostly. There were a few things I’d like to see improved upon, like the veggies we got. They were cold and over cooked on some and under cooked on some. The beet salad needed slips of goat cheese rather than a grated hard cheese which I think was goat… it would have added a nice creamy element to it. I expected the beets to have a char on them but it was just roasted and pealed beets chopped into a bowl. It was greasy and nice but could have been so much lire so easily. I looooove the staff. The service was impressive and impeccable! The rib eye was huge and cooked perfectly. The Korean Short Rib was the winner. Great sauce. Good flavor and “FORC” tender. They have a nice wine list and a beautiful bar area. The restaurant is a nice choice while in Waimea. I do hope the learn to make mashed potatoes though… and learn that a dollop is better and an ice cream scoop when plating them”
Mediterranean • $$$
“Dining at Meridia was an unforgettable highlight of our stay at the Westin Hapuna! We made reservations well in advance and were incredibly lucky to be seated on the top deck, away from the bustle below. It felt like a private dining experience with unbeatable sunset views.
The restaurant got busy around 5:30 PM, but the service never missed a beat. The food was fantastic—the kabocha soup was rich and comforting, and the tako salad with ulu was a fresh and creative twist that we loved. The cocktails were perfectly crafted and complemented the meal beautifully.
The sunset was nothing short of magical, and the staff’s frequent stops to take pictures for us made the evening even more special. Meridia is a must-visit for anyone staying at the resort or nearby. Highly recommend!”
Breakfast • $$
“Ginger is the always welcome greeting that I look forward to! She’s so wonderful treats you like family. The staff here are top notch . I over the years have had always amazing service. Yuki , Kevin, Joanne, and others. All”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Dinner Theater • $$$$
“Island Breeze have been Rated the Best Luau on the Big Island of Hawaii!”
Food Trucks • $
“Wow oh ? wow!!!! ? My husband is HUGE donut fan and we are very well aware of malasadas back in my hula days...but we've not experienced it filled with "your choice" jelly filling! And so warm and yummy ? with guava and lilikoi ....blows any jelly donut out of the park! It's right off the highway and it is a MUST stop!
Our daughter-in-law is the biggest jelly donut fan I've met so I'm excited to have her experience Manuela when we come back ....or find them in South Carolina. They have many locations outside of Hawaii...not sure if that's good or bad. My waistline says 'no' ...ha!”
Breakfast • $$
“Ginger is the always welcome greeting that I look forward to! She’s so wonderful treats you like family. The staff here are top notch . I over the years have had always amazing service. Yuki , Kevin, Joanne, and others. All”
Bar • $
“Best cocktails at the Westin. Variety of coffee options. Grab and go options are easy and convenient meeting a variety of needs. Very good pizza as well! Live music each evening.”
Food Court • $
“For ramen purists in Waimea - this is your spot. Super delicious, small but great selection. Reasonably priced. Other nice options to support your ramen. Your in a mall food court so the atmosphere isn't great, but the service is excellent, the team are super nice, the ramen is tastey, there is tons of seating and parking.”
Mexican • $
“Being a celiac surrounded by mouth-watering, cheesy pizza is impossibly sad. My family looks forward to Pau Pizza night, but I am not left out in any way. Pau’s superfood salad, with quinoa, edamame, bright-tangy vinaigrette, and crunchy greens hits the spot. Their sister restaurant, Taco Rosa, has more spicy flavors than anyone could ever dream up for a simple taqueria. Healthy, hit-you-oh-so-good heat, vegan and gluten free grubtious goodness!”
Burgers • $
“The food was good and made fresh. My only complaint is that the spicy chicken wraps had hot sauce all over the inside of the wrapper, making them difficult to eat in the car.”
Fast Food • $
“Went into Waimea McDonald's and didn't know how to work on my app but the cashier there was very patient to help me. I wish I knew he name. She helped me with the discount items and my app.”
Hawaiian • $$
“This restaurant obviously has it all going for itself with the location, on top of that the food and drinks are incredible but what makes it incredible is the service. Cristalle (sorry if I spelled this wrong) went ABOVE and beyond to make our dining experience incredible. She was so funny and engaging and made every effort to accommodate dietary restrictions for an amazing dining experience. Hopefully she remembers this quote but she was truly the “McGogger of the day”! She is an asset to the hotel and truly defines what hospitality means.”
American • $$
“Excellent Customer Service from Mike & The Owner, & Other Staff too! The connected Bistro restaurant, good food and drink! Cinema clean and comfortable.”
Hawaiian • $$$$
“Separate vegan menu and server very knowledgeable about what was vegan versus not. Even brought out special bread that didn't have the butter brushed on. Best meal I have had on the island so far but price precludes frequent visits. Located in the Fairmont orchid, out back by the pool, not the easiest to find as signs are small.”
Cheap Eats
Bakery • $
“Wow this place is so good. One of those bakeries where everything tastes as good as it looks.”
Pizza • $
“Tasty pizza, decent price (for Hawaii 😉), DO NOT Underestimate how big 18 inches is!! 😄 Plenty to feed 3-4 hungry adults! **CASH ONLY** tax included in prices (I can’t add a photo for some reason. Maybe I can in comments. 😕)”
Coffee Shops • $
“Chill place for coffee, food and to hang. Definitely got more of a modern vibe than the rest of town, but it still rocks a laid-back attitude and atmosphere. I got the blueberry latte (best if only lightly mixed once you get it) and the prosciutto sandwich—both of which were really good. The staff is really friendly, and the lower half of the shop is clothing and merch. They got plenty of seating—with inside and outback.”
Bakery • $
“Pleasant little place in Waimea to stop for a smoothie. Sat in front to enjoy our smoothies and watch traffic go by. Support the local businesses wherever you travel!”
“Being able to get quality local products and enjoy the community.”
Hawaiian • $
“I ate here regularly for several years. The food is wonderfully classic plate lunch fare. I'm particularly fond of the Korean chicken with double spicy tuna poke.”
Cafe • $
“Just finished eating the Turkey pesto pannini, waffle bacon sandwich. Was really delicious, best place in waimea for sandwich and breakfast. Will be back anytime we are in the area!!”
Hawaiian • $
“Freaking amazing food!!!! Need a brick and mortar place because this place bangs it out!!!! Guava chicken and Terri Pork... I’d fly here just for it!!!”
Cafe • $
“Really nice to have this market as an option for food if you are staying at the Mauna Lani resort! Coffee is way cheaper than ordering it from any of the restaurants (e.g., $7 for a cold brew compared to $15). They sell snacks, alcohol (very over-priced), smoothies, ice cream, grab-and-go food, and made-to-order sandwiches and pizza. They also have gifts and souvenirs you can bring back from your trip. They sell Tropical Dreams ice cream and it was INCREDIBLE! $8 for two scoops, but definitely easier than driving to Waimea and back for ice cream.”
Hamburger • $
“The best burger and fries I have had on the island. Customer service was amazing. Friendly staff. 5/5”
Thai • $
“We stopped by this place for a pineapple curry, which was delicious! It was full of pineapple, nicely spicy, and they added tofu. We were pleased with the selection of fresh fruit and got a coconut to split. Nothing beats sitting outside drinking fresh coconut water in Hawaii!”
Pho • $
“The food is really good, reasonable prices, and very fast service. We ordered two pho with everything and asked for noodles separately for our son. They brought our food within minutes. It was a perfect stop in between activities.”
Dinner Theater • $$$$
“Amazing fire show with great atmosphere. Good was delicious.
Simply regrettable that even with premium tickets, drinks are not included (20$ for a small Mai Tai in a plastic cup...) and that the premium seat result in being just being light spots...”
Sports Bar • $$
“Lunch with your toes in the sand, these folks do barbecue right!”
Seafood • $$
“Our server Brandy really made our Birthday evening. Exceptionally friendly and accommodating. She took photos, gave us the primo view, and made multiple suggestions from the menu. Her smile and attitude was Infectious. Burgers, fish tacos, poke, and steak were all great. Mmmm ice cream cookies too. She loved our matching shirts too!!”
Seafood • $$$
“Most beautiful venue on the big island. Good food, good music, good vibes.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Off the chart menu and service! The menu had something for everyone! We had the burger, which was juicy and ample, and sweet potato fries, which were a great addition. Koa was our waitstaff and he was simply the best…knowledgeable and helpful. This is definitely a repeat!”
Hawaiian • $$$$
“This was the best restaurant while I visited Big Island. Somewhat pricy for portion size, however, flavors were amazing, very upscale, everyone enjoyed their food, so value was there.
And of course, great views at this restaurant, including the Manta Ray viewpoint.”
Japanese • $$$
“We arrived 1 minute before closing time at 9 pm and they seated us and served us without rushing us out the door. Vegan options are udon (soup), fried rice, veg sushi, a tofu side with a very spicy topping, and a couple of others we didn’t try. We also had a delicious vegan asparagus side with some sort of aioli. The portions were large enough for two. I didn’t take any photos of the food since we were ravenously hungry after stargazing at Mauna Kea. They also have a vegan panna cotta on the menu for dessert.
Dietary restrictions: Vegan”
Bar • $$$
“We had a great and relaxing time at Copper Bar. It was very quiet and the food and service were excellent. As a bonus you can walk down to the water and see the manta rays feeding right by the shore.”
Latest Reviews
Brunch • $
“The Lava burger was one of the best I have ever had. If you are in Waimea don’t pass it by.”
American • $$
“Nice and clean place, by the golf course and the beach. The food was amazing as was the service. Our waiter was Kuhoa and he was super nice and attentive. I had the noodles with veggies and my boyfriend had a hot dog. Both dishes were delicious ?!! We definitely will be coming back here.”
Thai • $
“I have ordered here many times and this restaurant stands out from the others. Everything is fresh and made to order. The pad Thai, which I requested very light on the spices and cilantro, was excellent. The only complaint I have is that sometimes the wait time is long, so if you can call ahead, you may save yourself some wait time.”
Italian • $$$
“How should I start? We had been in the Big Island for 4 days, and the food experience was a mediocre at best. We imagined fresh and delicious food everywhere and boy we were wrong!! On our 5th day, we went to the Cipriano Kitchen and we were just blown away! The food was incredible and beautifully presented! Everything from the cocktails, fresh focaccia with burrata, crudo, lobster ravioli with octopus, orecchiette with sausage and chicken and affogato was just simply amazing! We are going back for more tomorrow! Thank you, Claudia, for such a wonderful welcome and food!!! I wish I can steal you to open the Cipriano’s Kitchen in NY!”
Restaurant • $
“Had the best burger of my life today served up by fantastic, friendly people! My husband and I shared the OG with bacon and as soon as we took our first bite we were wishing we. had our own! We sat in the shade waiting for our order which was delivered and then it was explained how to eat it, Absolutely the best! We are here for 19 more days but may just have to make the drive back to Waimea again for another burger ~ we will order 2 this time!,”
Most Popular Restaurants
Hawaiian • $
“Love the coconut curry with shrimp. Also a fan of the Korean ribeye & Teri chicken.”
Food Trucks • $
“Wow oh ? wow!!!! ? My husband is HUGE donut fan and we are very well aware of malasadas back in my hula days...but we've not experienced it filled with "your choice" jelly filling! And so warm and yummy ? with guava and lilikoi ....blows any jelly donut out of the park! It's right off the highway and it is a MUST stop!
Our daughter-in-law is the biggest jelly donut fan I've met so I'm excited to have her experience Manuela when we come back ....or find them in South Carolina. They have many locations outside of Hawaii...not sure if that's good or bad. My waistline says 'no' ...ha!”
Hawaiian • $
“HUGE portions. You can share meals for a small uncharge, or order extra food of same value (was $3.95 at time of posting). Def recommend. Even split, we couldn't finish. Everything was great.”
Barbecue • $
“Amazing location and the food is soooo good. Best place to eat on westside!”
Mexican • $
“After 5 hours in the ocean, nothing is better than stopping by for some grinds. We try different things on the menu and each item has been very tasty and plenty portion.”
Hawaiian • $
“Fast, tasty, friendly, very good value for money
Parking: The restaurant itself only has 2 parking spaces, but there are plenty of free parking spaces along the street directly in front on both sides of the street”
Coffee Shops • $
“Just want to thank all the great people at Waimea Coffee for buying some of my block prints!🤙🏽🌴 big help! too good you guys🤙🏽❤️”
Seafood • $
“If you ever on Da West Side of Kaua’i and wanna stop for lunch an craving shrimp stop by the Shrimp Shack an eat some ono kaua’i raised shrimp. My favorite is sweet chili ,Thai,garlic,as well as shrimp tacos while my wife loves the coconut shrimp!! Reasonable prices great hole in the wall joint as well as go next store to get a fresh cold coconut to drink 🤙🏼 When all is said an done go up to Waimea canyon for a hike or go hike first and build up an appetite 😁😁😁😁”
Tacos • $
“Absolutely amazing. This is a must when de ending from waimea canyon state park. Unbelievably delicious and filling.”
Burgers • $
“Had the best burger of my life today served up by fantastic, friendly people! My husband and I shared the OG with bacon and as soon as we took our first bite we were wishing we. had our own! We sat in the shade waiting for our order which was delivered and then it was explained how to eat it, Absolutely the best! We are here for 19 more days but may just have to make the drive back to Waimea again for another burger ~ we will order 2 this time!,”
Hamburger • $
“Totally awesome authentic burger place. My only regret was not ordering another burger. My sister had the Surf Burger and I had the Hi-Heat. On the drive back to our hotel, we just randomly kept saying what a great burger those were. Honestly surprised we didn’t turn around and go back for more.”
“How should I start? We had been in the Big Island for 4 days, and the food experience was a mediocre at best. We imagined fresh and delicious food everywhere and boy we were wrong!! On our 5th day, we went to the Cipriano Kitchen and we were just blown away! The food was incredible and beautifully presented! Everything from the cocktails, fresh focaccia with burrata, crudo, lobster ravioli with octopus, orecchiette with sausage and chicken and affogato was just simply amazing! We are going back for more tomorrow! Thank you, Claudia, for such a wonderful welcome and food!!! I wish I can steal you to open the Cipriano’s Kitchen in NY!”