Our server Aliyah was PHENOMENAL. Sushi was great, ambiance and view were spectacular. Wine and…read moresake selection was fantastic. Came back 2 nights in a row because we enjoyed our service and food so much. Would definitely recommend.

Shipwreck Bar is a beautiful, beach, actual boat, bar on the grounds of gorgeous Rosewood Resort…read more We stopped by on our way to our accommodations in Kona. The parking was easy, we did not pay for parking, and we were directed to the bar by the staff member. This review is for drinks only. The bar also offers sushi (at a high price point). We went for sunset drinks, and were treated to a fantastic view. Drinks are well made by the friendly bar tenders. We really enjoyed stopping by.

Fantastic food and service here! Made a reservation on Open Table…read more Had a nice table on the balcony to see the sunset. Bring sunglasses as the sun gets pretty intense sometimes. Vanh and Kara are super nice! We would come back here again just for their great, friendly service. Food was delicious. NY steak cooked perfectly. Truffle risotto was also tasty. They have the best Truffle crunch fries!! The portions are decent size. Actually, there was so much food, we were too full to eat dessert. We need to order dessert next time.

4.5/5 We actually…read morecame here twice, once on a Saturday night and again on Monday night. I did have high expectations coming here, and for the most part they were met. I have a friend who worked here and recommended servers Tim or Megan, and we had Tim the first night. Megan was off the second night and Tim was sommelier, so we had Amanda. Both were wonderful! We enjoyed the steaks and lobster which is the main thing we came for. The view was also gorgeous, but if you're looking for an oceanfront view, it's a bit far and obscured. Truffle fries were great, too! We got those both times. Caesar salad was made table-side and she was kind enough to include whole anchovies per our request. However, we cared less for the appetizers: steak tartare and the lobster Louie. The side of black truffle Mac and cheese was also not great. The desserts did not impress us either. We chose to pass and go elsewhere the second night. The coconut cake was dry and dense, and the bananas foster (made similarly to those flambé desserts at Hy's steakhouse on Oahu) was really sweet. I think if you're willing to pay the price tag, it's a great spot to watch the sunset with a steak/lobster and phenomenal table-side service.

Loved everything from this experience from the greetings at the host stand to the end of our dinner…read more. The local ahi was definitely fresh and delicious, loved all the ingredients in it . I will say it's definitely a bigger portion than it looks in photos, straight up poke filled us up really quickly. Crab fried rice was surprisingly so good, I wish they made it into a main instead of a side . The rolls at super good here , simple but cut very thick and could've been cut smaller . The hamachi (i think) roll was my favorite . Of course the property is amazing and they have a opae ula pond at the entrance of restaurant.

This was my first trip to Ulu, and I have to say it was great. The service is always great at Four…read moreSeasons restaurants. The staff is nice, the restaurants are clean, and the food is generally excellent. I just came for the breakfast buffet. They had a decent offering of food. Some of it was not fresh, but that is to be expected in a buffet. I recommend ordering the freshly made omelettes as they are huge. The lattes were quite good. The ocean-side view is amazing. It will be hard to get a seat during busy hours, but it's definitely worth trying if you can.

I had such a great experience at Umeke's Fish Market Bar & Grill! I got the Poke of the Day along…read morewith the Lomi Oio with pickled onion and a side of hōʻiʻo, and everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and really showcased the local ingredients. The poke was definitely a highlight. It is fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. The Lomi Oio with the pickled onion added such a good combination of savory, fresh, and tangy flavors. If you're looking for delicious local-style food with quality ingredients and those true Hawaiʻi flavors, I'd definitely recommend giving Umeke's a try!

Oh, Umekes... it's been 3 years since I last visited you and you did not disappoint!! This time, I…read morebrought my family members for their first time and they both agreed that it was so amazing! Poke is super fresh and melt in your mouth. My first review actually helped me out when I ordered from here. Live the friendly vibe and will always be my go to when I'm in Kona.

Our meal here was probably the best I've had in a long time. Started with a fantastic salad that…read morehad spring mix, beets, feta cheese, pineapple chunks and red onions with fantastic vinegrette. I ordered Jackie's Surf and Turf. What a beautifully prepared meal! The filet was perfectly medium rare, mashed potatoes with uzu really excellent and the grilled veggies perfectly. The demi-glace with filet was extraordinary!! We started with the Kaulua pork spring rolls. Melt in your mouth. The service was superb from when we first walked in to when we left. Warm, attentive, and friendly. I would not hesitate to go back again!!

What can I say, it's close, they are nice people and the food is tasty…read more If you're looking for an epic experience. The views are amazing.

What a fantastic and truly delicious dinner! What we ordered:…read more--squash blossoms. Amazing. -- Cesar salad. Delicious. -- truffle pizza. Yum AF -- and the Bon Bons to top it all off! Live music playing in the background. Service by Leon was wonderful and friendly! You can thank me later!

We had a wonderful dinner at the Beach Tree House at the Four Seasons Hualālai. The oceanfront…read moresetting was beautiful, especially around sunset, and the service made the experience even more memorable. The grilled octopus was incredibly tender and flavorful. The pasta dishes were rich, satisfying, and well prepared. My son also really enjoyed the cheeseburger from the keiki menu. To finish, we had the passion fruit crème brûlée, which was the perfect tropical complimentary dessert to celebrate my son's early birthday.

5 friends met here for lunch today. 5 ladies completely satisfied and impressed with this…read morerestaurant! Service: outstanding service from the hostess and from our server Lexi. Personalized service, the kind that the best resorts offer, like "how did she know I would want that?" The outstanding service continued from the time we arrived until the last minute before we left. 5 different orders, some of which I already can't remember. One lady loves gazpacho and she raved about this one. My fish tacos were loaded with chunks of spearfish and included all locally sourced greens. Two very large tacos in an order; apparently you can order one and combine with something else on the menu. 5 different desserts, all housemade, three of which are beyond memorable. 1) the Key Lime Pie is actually a monster slice of a Key Lime ICE CREAM pie. The Key Lime ice cream was perfectly copied from a key lime pie. 2) Pineapple Sorbet. More like frozen whipped pineapple than the puréed consistency you'd expect. Loaded with fresh pineapple! Very large serving! 3) Mud Pie, for the friend who orders Mud Pie whenever it's on the menu. She was blown away by the size of the slice and by the quality of every aspect of it. Note: the restaurant is quite a walk from parking. Valets will run you down and back up in a golf cart if you ask. We needed the exercise!

Residents Beach House is part of the Four Seasons resort, the restaurant itself is outside, just…read moresteps from the shore. I made a reservation for my friend birthday, we were not staying at the resort. The staff at the Four Seasons were fantastic, very friendly and helpful. We were given a ride to the restaurant in a golf cart, which was fun in itself. It was already dark when we arrived and may have been a bit difficult to find otherwise. The patio restaurant was beautiful, strings of lights, but with the ocean there, no other decor was needed. Our server was lovely and helpful, the right mix of friendly with giving space. They had a very nicely curated wine list, maybe the best I saw during my time in the island. The menu is focused, I think when this is done in the right way, the food is better for it. After debating, we shared the scallop appetizer and the fish. The scallops were very good, though I did not like one of the flavors of the sauce, though appreciated it was interesting and different. The fish was fantastic, creative and interesting flavors. It was entirely a wonderful experience. I recommend if you are celebrating a special occasion.

Food truck is temporary closed and only tour group is still open. However, you can purchase and…read morecook by yourself.

Big Island Abalone has been on our list of to-do's for a while and we finally booked the farm tour…read morewhen we knew we would run errands in Kona. This place is close to the airport and very easy to find. Our guide Carlos was awesome - very knowledgeable and funny. We learned a lot in the one hour tour. We also got to sample seaweed, sea grapes and abalone at the end of the tour. We went to the food truck afterwards. Service was quick and the staff were really nice. We ordered 1/4 lb of the garlic butter abalone and 1/4 lb of the chilli garlic abalone. Both were great. Sounds expensive but I will say that we had abalone in a similar proportion in Monterey and paid more than double what we did at Big Island Abalone. We already have plans to stop at the food truck again on our way through Kona later this well. Well worth visiting. A must if you love abalone.

Kona Seafood Market gets an absolute 5 stars from me!…read more The fish here was super fresh! They sell a fantastic selection of raw fish and poke. We picked up some poke along with rice and pickled veggies for our sides, and every single bite was sooo fresh and delicious. It's a great little small mom-and-pop shop, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. On top of that, the service was quick, friendly, and efficient. If you're looking for top-notch, incredibly fresh seafood and delicious poke without the high tourist markup, this place is a must-visit!

I have a nut allergy and was going to skip on the food because their salt they use includes tree…read morenuts. The gentlemen working were amazing and after letting them know that I have a nut allergy, they made a whole new batch of poke so that I could have a bowl! They were very kind and did not have a second thought on making the poke to make sure I had a taste of their poke. They ended up slicing a whole new fish for me and If that doesn't show you their hospitality, then you need to see it yourself. Their fish was so fresh (ahi tuna), and the lomi lomi salmon was super refreshing. My girlfriend had the same meal but what they already had chopped up and she said it was just as fresh as the one they made for me. Definitely one of my favorite spots on the Kona side for poki and for their hospitality. 11/10 would come again!

Unusual layout with the dining area straddling the sushi and ramen kitchen. Additional patio…read moreseating was also available, however the evening was warm and humid so we opted for a table indoors. Traditional Japanese decor - nothing surprising here. Service after being seated was friendly and helpful in suggesting an alternate to replace an appetizer they were out of. The Asahi was cold and crisp. Edamame bathed in a not too spicy chili sauce along with an order of fresh jalapeño hamachi. Several rolls later (Mongoose, dragon, Mauna Kea, rainbow, salmon avocado), still curious, we tried a tiger roll. WOW - a truly, enjoyable sushi experience! Thank you Izakaya Shiono Kona! Domo arigato.

The menu is pretty diverse wish sushi, ramen, curry, etc... izakaya style. We had the fried…read moreoysters, 2 ramens, and the chirashi bowl. The fried oysters were delicious. The ramens were a bit salty. The chirashi bowl was fresh with a lot of variety but small. Most of the menu items were priced very reasonably other than the chirashi bowl, which was a bit pricier than I would have liked for the portion I was given.