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Meridia
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.6(2,128)Inspired by the Mediterranean, dedicated to the islands. Featuring a charcuterie and crudo bar, brilliant cocktails, and an award winning global wine list framed by the forever views of Hapuna Beach, Meridia presents innovative cuisine in an unrivaled setting. Named by Hawaii Magazine as 2019's Best New Big Island Restaurant, and 2018 Restaurant of the Year by the American Culinary Federation.
Located at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Price: Very Expensive•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.6(3,860)The breathtaking ocean vistas alone are worth a leisurely evening at Brown’s Beach House, our signature restaurant. Boasting fresh Hawai‘i Island-inspired cuisine, live Hawaiian music nightly, and spectacular sunset panoramas, this dining experience is a feast for all of your senses.
Copper Bar at Mauna Kea
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(713)Dynamic Takes on Modern Traditions. Copper Bar is one of Kohala Coast’s favorite dining and gathering places. Casual, creative tapas and entrees incorporate locally grown ingredients and are easily paired with a selection of craft cocktails, locally-brewed beers, and wine. Unwind with a handcrafted Mauna Kea Mule and absorb sweeping ocean views that have beckoned travelers for generations.
*Please note that seating to guests that are not in-house at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is subject to availability*Binchotan
Price: Moderate•Unspecified•4.2(588)Binchotan: Bar & Grill is a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy a fresh take on Asian cuisine. Our menu features the time-honored tradition of grilling meat, seafood and produce over an open flame. Shared plates, handcrafted sushi and grilled skewers are the hallmarks of this culinary experience. Our full service bar showcases artisan cocktails, premium sake and a vast collection of whiskey. We invite diners to indulge in a flavorful feast as they raise a glass of Muay Tai to toast the most glorious sunsets over the Kohala Coast!
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- MMarkIdaho •14 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe view is amazing, the food was excellent and the server was attentive. Just can’t beat the whole experience!More infoManta at Mauna KeaPrice: Very Expensive• Pacific Rim• Kohala Coast•4.5
- LLauraSan Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe service was amazing and the food was delicious, so many flavors.More infoCanoeHousePrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Kamuela•4.7
- RRhondaHawaii •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoReally appreciated this dinner tonight! Great food and great service. Kekoa was very attentive!More infoTommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big IslandPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Kamuela•4.7
- PPatrickHawaii •131 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoMy wife and I are full-time residents of the resort and dine at Copper Bar often. The location is ocean front. There is live Hawaiian music nightly, sometimes with a hula dancer. The food and service are always excellent. The restaurant is located under a roof, in case of inclement weather.More infoCopper Bar at Mauna KeaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Kohala Coast•4.5
- JJerryChicago / Illinois •11 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 27, 2025Great atmosphere, great settings, great staff and service.More infoHau Tree at Mauna KeaPrice: Moderate• American• Kohala Coast•4.2
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A region very much still connected to its ancestral roots, Kohala has some incredible restaurants with authentic Hawaiian cuisine. You can easily find places featuring meals with fresh island fish and locally sourced ingredients. A standard night of dining in Kohala consists of sitting on an open patio facing the ocean, drinking out of coconuts and enjoying the grilled catch of the day. There are quite a few Japanese steakhouses in this area as well. As Kohala is very proud of its local farming economy, you'll most likely be enjoying local meats and produce in every restaurant you dine at.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Kohala Coast. Our customers recommend Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast, Meridia and Manta at Mauna Kea
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