What a cool shopping experience here in this area at the site of the Volcanoes National Park!…read more They have all you need to hang out for a few days or longer! Friendly service and great prices I thought!

We visited on a Sunday afternoon. It is a small general store with awesome sandwiches. I ordered…read morethe Turkey sandwich with multi grain bread. You order it by the cashier indicating which items you want in the sandwich. They have a gas station next door. I would definitely return to try their other sandwiches.

Everything, food and service, was fantastic! This is more than just a cafe, it is an experience!…read moreDon't miss the secret garden and all the beautiful artwork from around the island. So glad my daughter found this on a whim after visiting the volcano.

We arrived shortly before closing, but the staff were very kind and took our order for our late,…read morelight lunch. We enjoyed the mushroom ginger soup, which was flavorful and and a soup and fresh green salad combo. Everything was delicious, flavorful, and just right. And the pricing was affordable. Woo hoo! Seated amidst the interesting and unique art of the gallery, with views outside to the gardens, it was a calm and peaceful dining experience.

Great service and food…read more I had the fish tacos - they came with just the right amount of coleslaw on the side. Also had the lilikoi cheesecake which was an explosion of wonder on my tastebuds.

We were staying in the Volcano area and decided to try several restaurants in the area during our…read morevisit. Service started off friendly and attentive, but after large parties arrived, the staff seemed overwhelmed and probably was not on their A-game. The burger and fish and chips were both good. However, the "local" dishes like the saimin and kalua pork were disappointing and didn't quite meet our expectations. The restaurant has a casual, chill vibe with lots of free and convenient parking, which made it an easy stop while exploring the area. Overall, a decent option, especially if you're in the mood for burgers and fries but we would probably skip the local favorites next time.

If I could give them 10 stars, I would !! this is by far the best barbecue on the island. Their…read morebrisket is juicy and tender, and their portion size are great. Well worth the money spent. I would eat their brisket every day if I could ....melt in your mouth tender. I've tried several other bbq places on the island and nobody comes close to their brisket . Ribs are amazing as well and cornbread is on point . Try them out it's worth the drive.

The Hopper's really know how to throw down when it comes to BBQ. If I had any comparison, it would…read morebe to Kansas City BBQ - which is a HUGE compliment. Rich in mesquite flavor and plated perfectly with filling sides that are more than a generous portion for the price. You can smell their food for miles! Highly recommend them as a foodie! The Hoppers are also incredibly nice humans!

Kilauea Lodge Restaurant is still a favorite dining option when we visit the Volcano Area…read more As Big Island Kamaaina we come to the village and stay often. Our favorite place is this lovely location and we return to enjoy most meals while there. The ambience, great service staff and uncomplicated menu help us make decisions about what to order; everything is consistently good! Don't forget to tip your service staff. Aloha!

This may be one of the best dining spots in the Volcano area. The menu is relatively small, but…read moreevery dish is thoughtfully prepared and executed exceptionally well. The food, service, and ambiance all deserve 5 stars. A special shoutout to our waiter, Adam, who provided outstanding service and made our evening even more enjoyable. Despite being in a popular visitor destination, the restaurant doesn't feel touristy. Instead, it has a welcoming atmosphere that attracts both visitors and locals looking for a great meal. Parking is free and convenient, and there's also a charming little shop next to the restaurant that's worth browsing before or after dinner. Highly recommended if you're visiting the Volcano area.

I absolutely loved staying at Kilauea Lodge for my recent trip to Hawaii. The facilities are…read morewonderful, and include easy parking close to the rooms, spacious rooms and bathrooms, a cozy gas fireplace, air conditioning, incredibly comfortable beds, wonderful showers, a hot tub, and a gazebo. The staff are also very friendly and made the trip easy. They provided recommendations and even helped us when our tire pressure was low. Thanks, Rachel and George! The location is unbeatable - it's about 10 minutes to the park, allowing you to easily beat crowds, make it to last minute eruptions, or optimize hikes based on weather. It's an easy 40 minute drive to Hilo also, if you want to check it out.

Our respite stay after a full day of chasing Volcano Craters and remote petroglyphs…read more Ten minutes from the park exit, just had dinner in the park. Works out great , self check in. Old fashioned but just right for the Area.

Came after a long day in Volcano national park, and were very pleased. Not your typical mainland…read morebrewery menu! Lots of local flavors and variety. We went for the Okonomiyaki fries and Ulu tacos. They sold out of poke and spam by the time we got seated- but still pleased. My first time having ulu fruit- it's kinda like a yam with texture but absorbs all the spices and grilling. My husband was happy with the beer options. Great option if you're in volcano village

Very disappointed. I got the adobo, which was overly salty, over Gerbers Baby Food style "mashed"…read morepotatoes (pureed potatoes that were bland and had the constiency of baby food) and paid for it, plus a tip. Whoever the Chef was, that was shameful food to serve. I took two bites, and instantly returned it. Be better, because that's wasted money and time on my part, and wasted repeat business on theirs. Very disappointed. Try to be better. That dish sucked. The plating looked like someone threw up in a to go box. ​ ​

We stayed for four nights, so we had four continental breakfasts, a burrito, three hash browns,…read morethree corn dogs, and fried fish, poppers, fries, and onion rings. First, morning coffee was first rate diner coffee- in the land of single origin specialty coffee, it was a great way to start the day with a couple of cups, with half and half. All of the fried food was crispy, cooked in fresh tasting oil to a delightful crispiness (esp. the has in the morning). the pancakes were fine, not too big, but nice and fluffy. My daughter loved the corn dogs (again the crispy batter) even though they were chicken dogs. And the fish was fresh tasting (they said it was ono) whole filets. Price was right, place was not bowling alley smelly, but clean and lively. What more could you ask for in a national park's bowling alley?

Food 3/5 - Ordered a loco moco and fish & chips. Loco moco was fine, the hamburger patty was a…read morelittle thin and could use more salt, but for the price it's fine. Fish and chips are fried-to-order so it's nice and hot. Condiments are next to the pick up window and you can grab as much as you please. Price $$ - Price is fair with the portions that are served. Service 3/5 - Service is normal for a fast-food style restaurant. Ambiance 3/5 - Interior is fine, we visited around Christmas time so the interior was decorated with holiday festivities. Tables are kept clean and open. Overall - With limited options inside Volcanoes National Park, this is a quick and cheaper grub-and-go restaurant to continue your adventures inside the park, which is probably the main reason why you're visiting. I had a pleasant experience and would visit again.

Great views of the volcano…read more The taste of Hawaii menu is loaded with food and is great to share amongst a small family. Friendly staff, good food, but the view is what I'll be writing home about.

DISHONEST PEOPLE! Unfortunately there's not much as for choices for eating when visiting the…read moreVolcano. Unfortunately this restaurant decides to be dishonest with its customers in not only providing mini portions at high prices, which I consciously decided to accept, but the menu clearly states for 8+ people there is a 20% mandatory tip. Our party of 7 was charged their fee and when paying amd decoding on a tip my wife saw the fee already on the receipt (which they didn't even tell us, asking for a tip as well) I asked why and they just said "because you have more people". I don't mind paying a tip, but don't eat here if you dont want to support dishonest people.

Delicious Thai food. The little spice was perfect. Absolutely love the pad Thai and the papaya…read moresalad. Service was so quick especially for the food being that good.

We got food to go. We had high hopes, but in the end, we weren't impressed…read more The pad Thai noodles were stuck together. The pad see ew needed a bit more sauce and the chicken was very dry. The green curry was the best dish. We got heat 'medium' and it was all pretty spicy.