Hawaiʻi Island — where to eat

The birthplace of the loco moco — a Hilo drive-in classic run by the Miyashiro ʻohana since 1946.

Artful garden café in Volcano Village — lunch Thursday–Sunday.

Oceanfront landmark at Mauna Lani since 1989 — Japanese-inspired, locally sourced tasting plates at sunset.

Scratch-made American with Cajun & Creole accents on Aliʻi Drive.

Kona institution on the rocks at the water's edge — fresh seafood, sunsets, and mai tais since 1969.

Locally loved open-air spot for elevated island seafood and steaks; happy hour 3:30–5:30pm daily.

24-hour Hilo icon for mac-nut pancakes, loco moco, and local-style breakfast since 1971.

Toes-in-the-sand dining on ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay — cocktails, live music, and sunset views.

Casual Volcano Village kitchen for breakfast, plate lunches, and pre-park fuel.

The original Merriman's (est. 1988) in paniolo country — a founding home of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, 90%+ locally sourced.

Chef-driven, seasonal small plates with an ever-changing local catch in downtown Hilo.

Lively open-air downtown Hilo spot for island-fresh, organic-leaning plates and live music.

Chef James Babian's handmade pasta and local seafood — widely called the island's best Italian.

Roy Yamaguchi's elevated Hawaiian-fusion classics in the Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort.

Historic Hilo fish market counter — poke bowls by the bay since 1907.

Dining on the rim of Kīlauea caldera inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Fresh-to-order poke bowls and local seafood with a farm-to-table philosophy, just off Aliʻi Drive.