FORC

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   Kevin

   VIP

   New York City

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Forc is still killing it - been there like 5 times and never disappoints.
   

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   SEUNG

   Cincinnati

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   In an area teeming with over-priced resort restaurants that provide soulless food exploiting ignorant tourists, this restaurant provides rare and much- appreciated value. As we entered the restaurant, we got warmly welcomed by the staff amidst the buzz and hum of activity on a Saturday night. I recommend reserving a spot ahead of time, as this place appeals to both locals and visitors. The levels of the music volume remained at the perfect volume that stimulated and encourages people to converse, which resulted in an organic and authentic vibe. People seems to generally enjoy gathering here. Me and my spouse noticed that many patrons seems to know each other and many a handshake and hug got exchanged...as a visitor, it warmed my heart to know that we happened upon a place that the community clearly valued enough to continue supporting. The menu described the items in a very straightforward manner, dispensing with overly florid descriptions for accuracy and honesty in the ingredients and the fashion that Chef Hess chose to prepare them. We started with a beet salad that balanced all elements beautifully to start the meal. I saw a table near me eating the lettuce wraps (a menu item I normally avoid) that looked strangely tantalizing. I flagged down the server and placed an order as I felt compelled to try it. The lettuce wraps provided ample short rib meat offset by the crispness of the lettuce. We ordered the butterfish and the lau lau. Chef Hess diligently made rounds and took effort to welcome us and strike up a conversation amid a full house of patrons on a Saturday evening. He genuinely made us feel welcome, despite us being tourists who might never return to this area. As the food came out (promptly), we immediately could tell the quality of the meal we soon got to savor. As I must keep this review under 2000 characters, I shall simply remark that this type of restaurant exists as our kind of place. Thank you, Chef Hess, for providing us a wonderful experience.
   

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   Ed

   Hawaii

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice menu, great service. Forc is the best restaurant in Waimea. Worth the trip!! I only wish there were a few more seafood offerings.
   

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   Daniel

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service & food fantastic. A must experience for anyone looking for a great Waimea dinner.
   

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   David

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Amazing. Great selections of local fish and meats. Best picks were miso butterfish, lamb , and Mac and cheese with bacon
   

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   Lisa

   Tahoe

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely the best steak I’ve ever had! My husband had the seafood pot and it was amazing!
   

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   Lorne

   Montreal

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great spot on the big island for a more upscale experience with fresh farm to table food
   

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   Kelly

   Chicago

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We drove up from Kona…and the drive was worth it!! Be prepared; the food comes out VERY quickly. Didn’t feel rushed at all, but it was a pretty speedy meal.
   

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   Kate

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I was very surprised when they put plates down for our appetizers that were still wet and still had grease on them. The same was true with our silverware. This is the main reason for my low score. . I didn’t like any of the cocktails we ordered because they were too sweet, although the other two people in our party who ordered cocktails liked theirs. The salad was pretty.meh and the Kabucco squash was pretty bad as well. We did like our main courses and had the butterfly fish and the surf and turf. desserts were good
   

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    Paul

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Unexpectedly, our best meal on the island so far this trip. Food was well-prepared and full of flavor. Hospitality was excellent. Without calling them out by name, compares very favorably to several of the more known top places Waikoloa/Waimae/Havi.
    

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