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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Hawaii / Big Island

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Hawaii / Big Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island restaurant
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island
4.8
4.8 (5502)
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Kamuela
About the restaurant
Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and good food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life. For more information: www.tommybahama.com
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TerryVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Thank you for making my birthday celebration special. Always good food and friendly staff there.
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Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island
4.9
4.9 (9689)
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Kamuela
About the restaurant
Located in the heart of the Big Islands farm community is Peter Merriman's original restaurant; Merriman's Waimea. Chef/Owner Peter Merriman is one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine and uses 90% or more of local produce, fish and beef. All dishes are handcrafted to highlight the natural flavors of each menu item. Our award winning wine list has selections for all to enjoy. Merriman's knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide you through a culinary experience you will not forget. We look forward to serving you!
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BobVIP
Dined 3 days ago
One of our very favorite places to eat when on island for 20 years.
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Festive Season 2024 Prefix Menu
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Christmas & Christmas Eve 2024
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New Years Eve 2024
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CanoeHouse
4.7
4.7 (3225)
$50 and over
Creative Japanese
Kamuela
About the restaurant
Long regarded as the premier dining destination among the Hawaiian islands, this beloved institution is a gathering place for generations of friends, families and neighbors. Helmed by Executive Chef Rhoda Magbitang, CanoeHouse features thoughtful, seasonal dishes that celebrate Hawaii’s landscape through Japanese-Paniolo inspired cuisine, accompanied by craft-cocktails and diverse wine selections.
Please kindly note that CanoeHouse accepts reservations 60 days in advance for outside guests of Mauna Lani.



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LaurieVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience overall! Food was outstanding with many choices and options including the tasting menu. We split one in two and it was plenty of food. We added a radish salad that was quite special in the dressing and ingredients. Our servers were nice and attentive although it took a while to get the various dishes. Overall it was a great experience and recommended!
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Garlic Fried Rice
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Lobster Tempura
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Roasted Potatoes
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Pueo's Osteria
4.6
4.6 (1868)
$50 and over
Italian
Waikoloa
About the restaurant
Welcome to Pueo’s Osteria, an Italian-inspired, inviting restaurant that provides great food, prepared from scratch daily, complimented with a stocked wine list and set in a delightful osteria environment. Co-Proprietor & Chef James Babian focuses on original creative dishes, pairing the finest, authentic Italian products with select seafood, produce and meats from boutique farms (sourced locally whenever possible), including “farm-fresh” products from local farmers’ markets.
Pueo's is located at the new Waikoloa Plaza in Waikoloa Village with ample free parking and designated pick-up stalls right outside the restaurant.
The "Pueo" is a nocturnal owl indigenous to Hawaii, which symbolizes Chef's focus on serving dinner and into the evening hours. Pueo's Osteria caters to locals and visitors via sit-down, bar and take-out. Engaging service, approachable pricing, great flavors and a lively atmosphere await at Pueo’s Osteria – food, wine & fun … "where the night owls meet."
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Steve
Dined 1 day ago
Food was amazing. Had to wait a few minutes (ten?) after our reservation, no biggie - first seating was finishing up. Service was super friendly but slow, I think they were short handed. But it is Hawaii, be nice to everyone. Already planning our return!
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Hamakua Mushroom
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Grilled Octopus
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Tagliatelle ala ragu
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Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill
4.5
4.5 (4620)
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Waikoloa
About the restaurant
Roy's Waikoloa is an upbeat resort casual restaurant featuring Hawaii inspired Euro-Asian cuisine. European cooking techniques with an emphasis on local ingredients and bold flavors. An extensive "food friendly" wine list is also available.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent all the staff was friendly and attentive. Wonderful experience! Mahalo to them all.
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Kamuela Provision Co.
4.4
4.4 (4108)
$50 and over
Pacific Rim
Waikoloa
About the restaurant
2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Award winner. Creative island cuisine. A breathtaking view provides the perfect atmosphere for a memorable dinner featuring locally grown ingredients, fresh seafood, and steaks. Reservations recommended. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Kamuela Provision Company is dedicated to sustainably serving you.
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dexter
Dined 3 days ago
A great sunset dining experience. The service and ambiance were outstanding. The food is very good, although a bit overpriced for what it is - however you are paying for an experience with the sunset. Linda our server was the BEST!
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Seared Scallops
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House Salad
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Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
4.6
4.6 (3752)
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Kohala Coast
About the restaurant
The breathtaking ocean vistas alone are worth a leisurely evening at Brown’s Beach House, our signature fine dining restaurant. Boasting fresh Hawai‘i Island-inspired cuisine, live Hawaiian music and spectacular sunset panoramas, this dining experience is a feast for all of your senses.


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ErinVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Frank our server was great! We loved the food and the ambiance.
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MISO SAKE CLAMS
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HUAĀLANI DUCK BREAST
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FILET MIGNON
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Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona
4.6
4.6 (3521)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Kailua-Kona
About the restaurant
Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at The Fish Hopper Seafood and Steak, overlooking Kailua Bay on the Big Island Hawaii. Enjoy fresh seafood from Hawaii and fresh seafood flown in weekly from California, plus our signature Bucket of Fire and Volcano flaming drinks, all within walking distance to shops and historic sites.

A landmark (formerly the Ocean View Inn) and a local’s favorite Kona restaurant since 1934, the building housing The Fish Hopper has been beautifully restored to expand upon its spectacular ocean views. We proudly serve seafood from sustainable sources, harvested by methods that do not harm the environment.

We love to honor our Veterans & Military! Please let us know if you are one, upon arrival.
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Karl
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great food, the Crab stuffed Mahi Mahi was awesome!
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Shrimp Trio
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Lilikoi Cheese Cake
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Ahi Trio
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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
4.6
4.6 (1866)
$30 and under
American
Kailua-Kona
About the restaurant
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on the water in beautiful downtown Kona! Join us for a gastro-pub style menu with an island twist.

Come sit by the water at Papa Kona! We offer best eggs benedict in town, our fan-favorite avocado fries, and a craft cocktail list you won't find anywhere else.

Reservations are limited to preserve space for walk-in guests. If you can't find a table online, we welcome you to walk-in!
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dexter
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic experience, highly recommend. We had the macadamia crusted fish, lemongrass pasta, pork tacos, and chicken sandwich. All were full of flavor, well prepared, and would order again.
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Fish Tacos
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Avocado Fries
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Traditional Eggs Benedict
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Island Lava Java Bistro
4.6
4.6 (1864)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Kailua-Kona
About the restaurant
Family-owned Oceanside Restaurant, specializing in fresh, local, organic and sustainable food with 100% Kona coffee, freshly squeezed juices, and our own bakery on site. Currently serving Everyday Brunch, Lunch & Dinner, plus Happy Hour. We are committed to using the highest quality locally produced ingredients. We invite you to relax and enjoy our scratch-made food and drinks in our island-style, open-air dining room, bar & lanai. Experience our inventive cuisine, attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere; come see what makes us one of the most popular restaurants, craft bar and coffee houses in town. We look forward to meeting you! E Komo Mai!
Craft Bar, Great Wine List, Open-Air Oceanside Dining. *Now offering "Touchless" QR Code Order & Pay (with a Smartphone)*
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Angela
Dined on Dec 9, 2024
Great food and hot! Service excellent it was tawny Mimosa Monday is my fav Thank you for that
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