Dining & Shopping
Hawai’i’s Favorite Restaurants, Specialties and Retail Shops
Explore Hawai’i realtor broker and local resident Dana M. Ching’s list of favorite local dining and shopping destinations. Join her in exploring the abundant and diverse local food culture. Dining options include traditional savory and sweet favorites to exciting new meal features. Dana highlights both the amazing farm-to-table specialties and artistic culinary options throughout the region. Below, check out Dana’s top picks for unique local retail establishments you won’t want to miss.
Dining
Whether you’re a visiting foodie or a resident looking for a new taste sensation, be sure to check out the world-class gastronomic features available on Hawai’i. Explore traditional organic favorites, delectable gourmet cuisine, fabulous meals prepared by celebrity chefs, and much more at these dining establishments that have earned Dana’s seal of approval!
The Strawberry Patch Hawai’i
Cooked-to-Order Local Specialties
79-7491 Mamalahoa Highway
Kealakekua, Hawai’i
Phone: (808) 322-9060
Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai
Hawai’ian Heritage Cuisine
78-6831 Alii Drive, Suite 1000
Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i
Phone: (808) 333-3434
Teshima’s Restaurant
Local Japanese-Style Family Favorites Since 1957
79-7251 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, Hawai’i
Phone: (808) 322-9140
Huggo’s
75-5828 Kahakai Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Sushi Shiono
75-5799 Alii Dr
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Izakaya Shiono
74-5599 Pawai Pl
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Quinn’s Almost by the Sea
75-5655 Palani Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Merriman’s Waimea
65-1227 Opelo Road
Waimea, HI 96743
Gramma’s Kitchen
45-3625 Mamane Street
Honokaa, HI 96727
Willie’s Hot Chicken
74-5599 Pawai Pl
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku‘uali’i Place
Waikoloa, Hawai’i 96738
Papa Kona
Breakfast & Brunch With Amazing Views
75-5770 Ali’i Dr
Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i
Phone: (808) 300-0044
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Award-Winning Upscale Dining
68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr
Kohala Coast, Hawai’i
Phone: (808) 887-0800
Tropics Tap House
Fresh Local Seafood, Family Favorites, and Brews
Keauhou Shopping Ctr.
78-6831 Ali’i Dr. # 135
Kona, Hawai’i
Phone: (808) 498-4507
Island Lava Java
75-5801 Alii Dr Building 1
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
74-5563 Kaiwi Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
The Fish & The Hog
64-957 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Waimea, HI 96743
Ken’s House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
Drinks, Desserts, and Sweet Specialties
Bay View Farms – Coffee Estate – Giftshop Gazebo
83-5249 Painted Church Rd
Captain Cook, HI 96704
[email protected]
808-238-5839
Big Island Candies
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread
Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
Prime Local Macadamia Nuts & Baked Goods
Kona Brewing Co
74-5612 Pawai Pl
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Kona Coffee & Tea
74-5588 Palani Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Kona Haven Coffee
75-5805 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Punalu’u Bake Shop
Southernmost Bakery in the USA
Highway 11
Naalehu, HI 96772
Basik Aca’i Cafe
75-5831 Kahakai Rd
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Puna Chocolate Company
74-5606 Pawai Place
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Mamane Bakery
64-1056B Mamalahoa Hwy
Waimea, HI 96743
Favorite Markets and Shops – Hawai’i
Explore Dana’s favorite boutique shops offering everything from local organic produce, flowers, and honey to quality hand-sewn clothing, body care, and more. These vendors showcase some of the best artistic and edible specialty items on Big Island.
Coconut Grove Marketplace
Local Shops Offering Practical Goods and Distinctive Gifts
Kona Farmer’s Market
Locally Grown Produce, Arts, Crafts and More
Queen’s Market Place Shoppes
Shopping, dining & entertainment
Waikoloa Beach
The Shops at Mauna Lani
Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast
As Hawi Turns
Handmade Jewelry, Clothing, Soaps, and Gifts
Parker Ranch Shopping Center
67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Waimea, HI 96743
Kings Shops
Shopping, dining & entertainment
Waikoloa Beach
