FORC

4.5

376 Reviews

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Owned by Chef Allen Hess, FORC brings farm to table in the heart of Waimea. FORC showcases a farm to table aspect by bringing fresh harvests from Farmers, the Ocean and Ranchers. By changing our menu seasonally, we are able to get creative with what Hawai’i has to offer us. Local style brunch items like our FORC signature sandwich, brown butter banana pancakes and our housemade bacon. Hearty seasonal dinner dishes like our Big Island grass fed beef, whole roasted fish, and Chef’s Hawaiian Meal. There are vegetarian, paleo and gluten free options too. Indulge more with special menus like happy hour and holiday menus. Sip on our award winning cocktails or sit down and soak in the best dining atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 731-4656
Website
https://www.forchawaii.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Allen Hess

Location
65-1214 Lindsey Rd, Waimea, HI 96743-8438
Neighborhood
Kamuela
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fresh Baked Portuguese Bread$9.00
Alii Mushroom Poke$16.00
Local Shiitake and Ali'i mushrooms, fresh roasted inamona, ogo, green onion, shoyu (soy sauce), house made Hawaiian chili salt
Goat Tacos$14.00
Korean braised goat, daikon apple salsa, mu shu pancake. Wine | Broadbent Vinho Verde, Portugal $19-$75
Maluhia Farms Butterleaf$18.00
Roasted pineapple brown butter dressing, candied macnuts, goat cheese, cucumber, radish
Peppercorn Clams$18.00
Roasted garlic, fresh tomato cooked in red wine garlic broth. Wine | Crossbarn Pinot Noir $19-$75
Home Made Sweet Garlic Sausage$16.00
Made with local boar, served on top roasted caramelized onions, and pickled mustard seed

Sides

Braised Summer Squash$12.00
Pork belly, Nakano tomatoes and garlic sauce
Charred Sweet Potato$9.00
Finished with garlic butter and sea salt
Adult Gnocchi Mac N' Cheese$18.00
Mai bacon, green onion, Big Island goat cheese
Ho'Io Salad$8.00
Fish sauce vinaigrette, ginger, sesame seeds
Local Shiitake, Oyster, and Alii Shrooms$14.00
Roasted and braised with ginger garlic au jus
Waimea Roasted Beets$14.00
Served warm with goat cheese and candied macnuts
Waipio Poi "FORC Style"$9.00
Sourced locally from waipi' o valley, served with housemade bacon and lomi tomato

Keiki Menu

13 and under

Fish and Rice$16.00
Fresh caught fish served with white rice and vegetable
Steak and Mash$18.00
Big island grass fed beef served vegetable
Mac N Cheese$14.00

Three Course Keiki Meal

$25

Small Salad
Cucumber, tomatoes, candied macnuts and roasted pineapple brown butter dressing
Entree
Choice of fish and rice, steak and rice, or mac and cheese
Dessert
Scoop of seasonal ice cream or sorbet

What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii / Big Island
Best Value
Hawaii / Big Island
Innovative
Hawaii / Big Island
Hot spot
Hawaii / Big Island
Neighborhood gem
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for fine wines
Hawaii / Big Island
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

FORC delights with its "innovative approach" to farm-to-table dining, offering fresh, locally sourced dishes that impress. Standout offerings include the "delicious cocktails" and signature miso butterfish. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "excellent service," making FORC a popular spot for special occasions despite occasional noise and seating concerns.

376 Reviews

K
Karl
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were recommended by our hotel to come. Su glad we did. Service above amazing. The food was so yummy and flavourful and good pricing for quality.
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Luanne
VIP
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so creative and delicious. Our server was amazing as were all the staff. This will be our go to place in Waimea.
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Howard
VIP
Los Angeles
143 reviews
3.0
143 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
When this restaurant first opened, it was excellent but things have dropped off a bit lately. The service is still good but the food is not what is was at first. Hopefully they can improve.
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Chrstine
VIP
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was good for a Thanksgiving set menu. Service was excellent.
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Robert
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A locally owned restaurant that has great food. Staff was very friendly and the service was great. The food was excellent and the portions were very good. Prices were very reasonable, we will go back for sure. Well done Forc.
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Helen
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Thanksgiving dinner at the restaurant and are so happy we came. The food was amazing and the ambience was relaxing and comfortable. The waitstaff were kind and attentive even with the holiday. We can’t wait to return for the seasonal menu!
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raymondp
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second year we have had Thanksgiving dinner at FORC, and again, it was great. We will be there next year. Mahalo
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Jennifer
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have patronized a bunch of the known popular venues and this is the best of all the big resort competitors. (Better than Bdown’s beach house, Meridia, CanoeHouse) Local chef, a local menu that is truly farm to table, and a wonderful atmosphere. We had a kabob with shrimp, steak and ahi with a beautiful presentation. We enjoyed two salads (beet was so good, it is easily enough to share) A lovely offering of sides, including a baked seasoned pumpkin which was delightful. Totally solid for kids, steak and mash was perfect and the pineapple and strawberry sorbet was a great finish. Chef/Owner came out and greeted us. We may go again tomorrow for their “happy hour, french dip”
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Don
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staying in the Hapuna Beach resort area, where the restaurants are pricey and the food options just aren't great. We drove to Waimei on recommendation from a guide we worked with and were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere at FORC was welcoming, and the food was outstanding, with options we loved. The service was exceptional, and the value was excellent. Best meal we've had in 4 days in a resort.
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beth
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service fantastic. Did not know this restaurant was here in Waimea. Hidden gem. Will be back!
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FAQs

FORC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 731-4656.

FORC is rated 4.5 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

65-1214 Lindsey Rd, Waimea, HI 96743-8438

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kamuela
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Allen Hess
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.forchawaii.com/
Phone number
(808) 731-4656

FORC

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Ribeye (Hamakua)

New York Strip Loin (Hamakua)

Filet Mignon Prime Grade

Starters

Fresh Baked Portuguese Bread$9.00

Alii Mushroom Poke$16.00

Goat Tacos$14.00

Maluhia Farms Butterleaf$18.00

Peppercorn Clams$18.00

Home Made Sweet Garlic Sausage$16.00

Sides

Braised Summer Squash$12.00

Charred Sweet Potato$9.00

Adult Gnocchi Mac N' Cheese$18.00

Ho'Io Salad$8.00

Local Shiitake, Oyster, and Alii Shrooms$14.00

Waimea Roasted Beets$14.00

Waipio Poi "FORC Style"$9.00

Keiki Menu

Fish and Rice$16.00

Steak and Mash$18.00

Mac N Cheese$14.00

Three Course Keiki Meal

Small Salad

Entree

Dessert

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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