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Big Island Brewhaus

4.2 (1k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Poke nacho
Rachael H.

The food, the beer, the atmosphere, and the service are unparalleled. Our waitress was one of the best waitresses I've ever had, she was attentive, kind, brought blankets out for us, while also not overbearing. The fried pickles are the best fried pickles I've ever had--definitely would go back just for those. It is pricey but I do think the food is above average for a brewery. The fish bites are extremely tender, light and crispy, while somehow moist. Highly recommend!!

Poster board
Barry H.

We had a "taste" of beers from Big Island Brewhaus while having lunch at Black Rock Pizza. So decided to head out on an adventure to the brewery. Beautiful drive from Kona, but parking can be a little tricky. Luckily, there are additional parking areas nearby. Ordered a BLT with fries and a Red Sea of Cacao Imperial Red to wash it down. Food was pretty good, beer was better. Definitely worth the trip (also purchased a t-shirt to celebrate our visit).

Grilled Cheese & Garlic Fries
Evan B.

We really enjoyed Big Island Brewhaus! I wasn't terribly hungry so I ordered a kids grilled cheese with garlic fries and the portion ended up being quite large! The brownie sounded appetizing but I was way too full by the end of my grilled cheese. The restaurant is very cute and has inside, outside and bar seating. Our server was friendly and fast, bringing water multiple times and checking on us after our food was delivered. Overall a fantastic experience with no issues! Would absolutely recommend Big Island Brewhaus if passing through Waimea! P.S. the garlic fries were some of the best fries I've ever had!

Ben F.

The brewhaus is an awesome little shack of delicious food and great drinks. I ride my bike around town a lot and it always makes me happy to hear music and laughter coming from this spot, even late after other businesses have closed. Not too many places stay open late here but this one doesn't disappoint. The staff is kind and positive and they informed me that they have gluten free bread although the website and menu don't say so. I got a bacon burger on some gf bread and it was amazing. Definitely recommend dropping by one night.

Cute interior
Emily A.

What a sweet spot! Luriline was our server and was so patient and informative to our large group the fried pickles were out of this world and the various brews and mai tai all were great! Highly recommend the fish bites and Poke nachos, the burgers were delicious! The ambiance was quaint and hometown vibe.

Fish taco
Julyana T.

Best food find in the island. Seems to be a local hangout place, witch's always a good sign. Friendly staffs, good beer. The deep fried fish (famous fish bites) is the best...but everything we ordered from the place is so DELISH

We got the fish taco, garlic fries, and fish bites(mahi).  Jenna was great!
Dean I.

Jenna, our server, was awesome! Our puppers, Triscuit, got his own little water bowl We could sit in the outer area with our dog, no problem. It's such a great service for fur parents, and excellent food too! The fish bites were mahi today, and it was 10/10. Garlic fries with aioli? The best. Will be back when we're in town!

Friends celebrating life!
Jolene K.

Great place to grab some good food and amazing beers with awesome friends. The food was so good, we forgot to take pictures. The staff were friendly, helpful with the menu choices, and professional. We were there on a Friday night. They had live music which was amazing. They have indoor and outdoor seating - but we liked and chose the outdoors. Great ambience. The local beers are a must get along with any of the menu options . Next time you are in Waimea town, be sure to stop by Big Island Brewhaus. Go early as the parking lot is small and can fill up pretty quickly.

Fish Bites
Nicole S.

We liked this place. We had food and beer here. Both were very good. The service was friendly. We sat on the outside patio area. Gets crowded, so try to get there early. We arrived just before they opened, and there was already a line.

Fish bites
Sam P.

So happy to return here! This is a great Brewhaus with a great mix of both locals and tourists! Also we had the same great server we had last year and it's just a stellar playlist! Enjoyed their IPAs, fish tacos, fish bites ( which are insanely delicious ) and fried pickles! Everything about this place is just epic ! Great food , beer, service, crowd and music ! Just my kind of place and will return every time I am in the Big Island

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Excellent beer, food, and service. Don't miss it! Plus it is cool in Waimea. Escape the heat.

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Expensive for what you're given .. green chili was tasty but there was hardly any chicken in it and I was definitely still hungry after lol

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Ahi tar tar - 8.5/10 avocado overpowered the fish a little but the rice, teriyaki sauce avocado work really well together.

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4.4(7 reviews)
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If you're looking for a quirky, off-the-beaten-path adventure, Islander Sake Brewery is a must! My…read morehusband and I stumbled across this gem on Google maps while having lunch in Waimea, and out of sheer curiosity (and a little skepticism), we decided to drive up to the Hapuna Golf Course to check it out. Yes, you read that right--sake at a golf course clubhouse. We were greeted by a nearly empty banquet room filled with tables of steaming rice and no staff in sight. I popped into the pro shop and finally tracked someone down. What followed was an unexpectedly awesome sake tasting experience. Our host, one of the 3 employees actually brewing sake on-site, set us up outside overlooking the golf course and proceeded to pour generous servings of five sakes, each better than the last. He gave us the lowdown on the brewing process, the history of sake brewing in Japan, their female co-founder's story, and even the ingredients they use--cue the passion fruit (lilikoi) growing on the vines right next to us! We tried their lilikoi-infused sake, and WOW--refreshing, delicious, and a must-try if you're stopping by. We ended up grabbing a bottle of that and a Junmai Daiginjo to bring home, both carefully wrapped for the trip. All in all, this funky little sake brewery made our day. If you're in the area, have a little free time, and enjoy a good sake (or just a great story), do yourself a favor and swing by. They offer tastings of 3 or 5 sakes, and a tour of their operation if you're interested for $25.

Did you know you can do an afternoon tasting here? We enjoyed a couple of hours being introduced…read moreto four different sakes.....all cold and delicious. It was so much fun and we learned about how the sake is made and how a different glass shape can influence the taste of the sake. Highly recommend for a fun adventure. We plan to go for the dinner soon. Menu looks great and we have heard great things about it! Reservations are required for both experiences. They are located in the golf building at Hapanu. Nice location!

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View from the golf course

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Wailuku Brew Works

4.8(38 reviews)
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Fun fact this is not the Wailuku on Maui, this brewery is named after the Wailuku River…read more Had a wonderful time chatting with the owner on a Sunday afternoon. Their standards are good and they also have a barrel program which has some room for improvement, but is coming along. Where else can you find a barleywine in Hawaii. They also make their own ginger beer and their Dark and Stormy was delicious. My favorite beers were the barleywine and the tripel. I tasted 8 total. The tasting room is well appointed. I appreciate a comfy bar stool. The bathroom was nice and clean. They also have food trucks or food daily. This day they had Uncle Bob's smoked ribs, with truffle mac and cheese, and a cornbread muffin. Probably the best ribs I have ever had. They were seasoned so well I didn't even need sauce. Next time you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in. They also have a crowler machine for to go.

Decided to give this place a go on Super Bowl Sunday despite that we don't watch football and hate…read morecrowds It was AWESOME! The table spacing and soundproofing on the walls allowed for a pleasant environment and the beer was great. We tried almost all of them via 2 flights and were very pleased. The poke and pretzels were stupid good and there's a wing guy out back that brings your order in when it's ready. Very clean and functional given the limited size but they had a lounge open upstairs for overflow. The staff was so lovely and very warm, making a little time for each table so it felt more like a social occasion rather than a transactional one. Definitely looking forward to going back!

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Wailuku Brew Works
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Lava Lava Beach Club - Macadamia crusted fish

Lava Lava Beach Club

3.8(4.1k reviews)
16.6 mi
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Outdoor seating
Sports on TV

A co-worker highly recommended Lava Lava to us, and we are really happy we decided to go. They only…read morehad 4pm reservations, but we got there at that time and slow played our dinner to ensure we were there for the sunset and live music. We had a prime table right on the end of the sand. It had an amazing view, and the sunset is fantastic here. You will see a bunch of people taking photos. The live music was a great touch, though you won't be able to hear it if you are seated on the other side. In terms of food, we were generally happy. The kids enjoyed the parmesan garlic bread and edamame. My favorite dish was actually a salad called Spinugula. It was huge, and a great mix of arugula, spinach, gorgonzola cheese, strawberries, and candied macadamia nuts. My wife had the coconut crusted tofu, and said it was solid. I had the ahi poke nachos, and they were disappointing. They just didn't wow me like I thought they would. Dessert was good- we had the Kona coffee cheesecake. The beer menu is also impressive with a ton of local draft options. They also have TVs at the bar, so this would be a good place to catch a game. And the waiting grass area out front has a ton of fun games for kids.

For my first trip to Hawaii my girlfriend wanted to surprise me with different dinner reservations…read moreand plans during our stay. And our first dinner out was at Lava Lava because she'd seen that it was a really popular dinner location with a great view of the beach...but unfortunately I think that's the selling point...the view. Straight Up Burger ($24) Coconut Shrimp ($42) Luana Margarita ($16) Everything tasted like coconut and was overwhelming and underwhelming at the same time. The Coconut Shrimp itself wasn't very flavor, as it was really dry. The rice was dry as well and tasted like coconut and so did the cabbage slaw. It was just too much of the same flavor. The burger was meh, and the salad I didn't eat. The salad came with a crispy cheese waffer that I tried to break and put on my salad, and it bent when I tried. The salad also just looked very unappealing so I didn't even eat it. And the Luana Margarita wasn't anything special either. Our waiter however was really nice and friendly, and very helpful. So we had no issues there. Overall: You pay for the view and get ok food that's overpriced. Very busy when we dined with tables all throughout the beach area, kinda overshadowed the attempt at the ambiance. The goal was clearly to get as many people in as they could. Definitely more of a Tourist Trap type of place, in my opinion. Left very disappointed for what we spent, and what we got.

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Lava Lava Beach Club - Main floor

Main floor

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Tipsy Tots with teriyaki steak

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Seafood Bar & Grill - Fresh catch

Seafood Bar & Grill

4.1(808 reviews)
10.9 mi
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We had an excellent experience at Seafood Bar & Grill in Kamuela, and Casey made our anniversary…read moredinner especially enjoyable. She brought great energy and was professional, friendly, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable to talk with. My wife ordered the baked oysters without realizing they weren't smoked and did not like the dish (I loved it). Casey graciously removed them from our bill, which we truly appreciated. Even without that kind gesture, her service was exceptional. I ordered the black bean seafood combo, and my wife had the red Thai seafood curry. Both dishes were extremely flavorful and delicious. We highly recommend this restaurant, and be sure to ask for Casey!

The Absolute Best Meal on the Island--A Masterclass in Food & Service!…read moreIf I could give Seafood Bar & Grill 10 stars, I would. This wasn't just a dinner; it was our absolute favorite meal of the entire trip. We didn't even have a special occasion to celebrate--we just had a phenomenal experience here in the past and couldn't wait to return. They somehow managed to exceed every expectation. From the second we walked in, we were blown away. We loved the Tiki Bar, everyone is family when you walk in, history covering the walls ambiafamily-friendly; ev Seafood We were greeted by Dave Yurtin, the owner, who set up a fabulous table for us inside. But here is the kicker: Dave actually remembered us from our first visit two years ago! Talk about a total legend. We couldn't believe his memory--that is next-level hospitality. Our server, Ryan, provided spectacular, world-class service. He didn't write a single part of our big order down and got absolutely everything 100% right. He was attentive, fast, and incredibly sharp--he even remembered at the end that my mother-in-law had asked for onion rings once she was finished, before changing her mind. Incredible! Now, let's talk about the food and drinks because WOW. We started with the drinks, and these were hands-down the absolute best Mai Tais we have had on the island. Every single dish that hit the table was a home run: - Escargot: Wow, wow, wow, wow! Absolutely phenomenal. The pesto and cheese with the garlic bread? Unreal. - Seafood Quesadilla & Coconut Shrimp: Perfectly executed and delicious. - Braised Short Ribs: Out of this world. Fall-off-the-bone tender. - Pineapple Macnut Slaw: Insane flavor. Do not skip this! - Garlic Bread: Spectacular and perfect for soaking up every last bit of flavor. - Fish Linguine: A rich, perfectly balanced cream sauce packed with different types of fresh fish. Somehow, we saved room for dessert and tried FOUR different ones: the Key Lime Pie was unbelievable, the Lilikoi Pie and Kona Coffee Pie were spectacular, and the NY Cheesecake with Lilikoi Sauce was the perfect grand finale. Between Dave's legendary memory, Ryan's flawless service, and a kitchen that doesn't miss, Seafood Bar & Grill is an absolute must-visit. We will be talking about this meal until our next visit! Thank you for an unforgettable night!

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Seafood Bar & Grill - Love the lamps!

Love the lamps!

Seafood Bar & Grill - Seafood fried rice

Seafood fried rice

Seafood Bar & Grill - I couldn't decide between the calamari and the seared poke for the island salad  and Donnie suggested getting both! Wow amazingly tasty!!

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I couldn't decide between the calamari and the seared poke for the island salad and Donnie suggested getting both! Wow amazingly tasty!!

Evening at the Ranch - Roasting Marshmallows

Evening at the Ranch

3.2(21 reviews)
0.6 mi

Attended a lunch thru dinner (corporate) event for 150 at the ranch. They did an excellent job for…read morethe 7+ hour event. ATV, horseback, Pinzgauer (jeep) and helicopter rides. This pilot liked the (Paradise Helicopters) operation; good equip, plenty of safety staff, flown by former Marine Corp aviators. Pinzgauer drivers were exceptionally knowledgeable about plants, birds, geology and Pacific island history. Other entertainment included roping, saddle making and branding demos. Lunch buffet was salad, BBQ pork ribs, BBQ chicken, corn, mashed potatoes, rolls, pie, soft drinks and water. After returning from our events, appetizers included shrimp, sushi, sashimi, fruit, Italian meat roll-ups, beer, wine and water. John (Ranch owner/manager) had a good patter about Ranch ops and history. Staff was knowledgeable, attentive, helpful and focused on fun (with appropriate safety) ops. Band was good. They have a wide ranging repertoire. A bit too loud, as it was difficult to chat with co-workers and spouses that we only see once per year.

Sunset, Food, Relaxing! Way up north of Kona in the rolling green hills of Waimea/Kohala, there is…read morea hidden gem, the Evening at the Ranch. This is a true Hawaiian experience most people don't know about. Hawaii, especially Big Island, is known for a rich ranching background. A working ranch by day and every Wednesday night, they turn it into a BBQ Dinner experience. It kind of reminds me a bit like a Luau, but country style. Rolling green hills and pasture lands. Open bar, all you can eat feast and those slabs of macadamia nut pie are delightful! A great activity for all ages. Very relaxing and low key. If you have done a Luau then try this next.

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Evening at the Ranch - Fun things to do and an open bar too.

Fun things to do and an open bar too.

Evening at the Ranch - Smores

Smores

Evening at the Ranch - From the deck,  looking NW

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From the deck, looking NW

Big Island Brewhaus - breweries - Updated October 2026

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