Hawai‘i Island Where To Eat
The Iconic Duke's is Opening on Hawaiʻi Island
The beloved restaurant known for its mai tai and Hula Pie will debut in Kona in late 2025.
You Can’t Miss This Popular Mochi Shop in Hilo
For almost 30 years, Two Ladies Kitchen has been selling a colorful array of Japanese mochi and manju.
This Big Island Hotel Restuarant Won a James Beard Award—Here's Why
The 106-year-old Manago Hotel restaurant is as humble as ever after earning a prestigious national award.
In Town for IRONMAN? Here Are 8 Tasty Options for Healthy Meals in Kona
Find healthy places to eat in Kona with this handy guide.
The Best Bakeries on Hawaiʻi Island in 2023
Here are the winners for the best bakeries on Hawaiʻi Island from our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies is Big Island's Sweetest Hole-in-the-Wall
A Honoka‘a schoolteacher goes from winning a cookie contest to starting Mrs. Barry’s Kona Cookies.
Bruno Mars Has a Pop-Up Bar in Hawaiʻi Just in Time for Summer
The SelvaRey Rum Bar is open at the Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island now through June 30, serving cocktails inspired by the local artist.
This Mom-and-Pop Shop is Known for Building Better Bentos
The beloved Kawamoto Store in Hilo has been satisfying customers with shrimp tempura, Korean chicken and maki sushi for more than seven decades.
The 5 Best Poke Shops on Hawaiʻi Island
Pick up a pound or two of poke at one of these shops, voted as the best places for poke on Hawaiʻi Island in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.
4 Old-School Favorites on Hawai‘i Island
These beloved restaurants on the Big Island are a step back in time.
Mountain View Bakery’s Famous Stone Cookies are the Real Deal
The family-owned bakery has been in business since 1936.
The Best Bakeries on Hawai‘i Island in 2021
These are the best bakeries on Hawai‘i Island from our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
This Family-Owned Bakery in Waimea Makes Affordable, High-Quality Japanese Desserts
Make sure to arrive at Patisserie Nanako on Hawaiʻi Island before they open.
This Food Truck is a Must on Your Next Trip to Hawai‘i Island
Island Style Grindz can be hard to find, but it's worth the search.
Head to Kula Shave Ice in Hilo for a Healthier, Refreshing Treat
This stand serves organic shave ice made with fresh, Hawai‘i-grown ingredients that will have you coming back for more.
Chow Down at this Unnassuming Kitchen on the Corner of Lono Street and Kīlauea Avenue
A true hole-in-the-wall gem, Aloha Mondays keeps its diners on their toes with an ever-shifting menu filled with locally sourced dishes.
Indulge your Taste Buds at Hawaiʻi's Only Whole-Animal Butcher Shop
Waimea Butcher Shop makes sure no part of the animal—and we mean no part—goes to waste.
Best Loco Moco on Hawaiʻi Island
See how your favorite loco moco from the Big Island stacks up in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
It’s Tiki Time at These 5 Hawai‘i Tiki Bars
Your average tiki bar probably has more in common with nostalgia for mid-century Americana than any real particular place in the Pacific. But throughout Hawai‘i, five tiki hotspots—ranging from spooky to kitsch to iconic—are doing things right.
Craving Hawaiian Sweet Bread? Order a Loaf (or Two) Online
Punaluʻu Bake Shop on Hawaiʻi Island sells its popular sweet bread, malasada mixes and even Kaʻū coffee from its online store.
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food Culture
Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.
Why You Should Stop for Lunch at Hawaii Island's Volcano Garden Arts and Café Ono
Dine on healthy, hearty vegetarian fare and explore an eclectic art gallery and garden at this hidden gem, owned by artist Ira Ono.
