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    Paniolo BBQ Dinner

    4.9 (196 reviews)
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    So much food the plate needs to be bigger!!
    Carla C.

    Everything was amazing! The food remains unsaid, but I will elaborate that Anthony's Catering did the thang thing! Prime rib was moist and well seasoned and tasted delightfully with the garlic mashed potatoes. The bbq chicken was the perfect amount of bbq sauce and paired well with the baked beans. The asparagus was crisp and crisp leaving a nice complement of greens in the salad. I could wait to get to the desert the chocolate brownie was soft in the center and crunchy on the edges. I purposely got an end! The Mac pie was just like my southern pecan pie with the exchanged nut. I will definitely make this a return visit each year we come back.

    Sunset over Kohala.
    Lawrence H.

    The location is breathtaking. The hospitality is warm. The storytelling is engaging for all ages. The music is fun. The sides are delicious. The roast beef is the best I have ever had.

    This was an amazing experience! The sunset views are so beautiful! The owners and staff were wonderful. The food was excellent. Make sure you plan to spend the whole evening. We enjoyed cocktails and bags before the sunset. There was music and line dancing after dinner. S'mores, stories and stargazing! Our family lived this! There are a fair amount of people so there is a wait for star gazing with the telescope but worth it for the experience.

    John P.

    What an experience.... The Paniola BBQ dinner is not your traditional Hawaiian fair. And is more Gourmet than the BBQ you are thinking of. The host/ranch owners and all the staff are amazing and the Prime Rib meal with all the next level side dishes was outstanding Don't forget to take in the View.

    Horseshoe pits and corn hole
    Alia G.

    Watching the sunset and seeing the sky change colors was Awesome! You can see Haleakala, Maui on a clear evening and it's majestic! It feels like you can just reach up and touch the clouds. Surrounded by sky and grass pastures was so peaceful and picturesque. It was like stepping back in time a little and imagining what the Big Island was like a long time ago. The entertainment was simple but perfect for the setting and family. The folks running the event are 100% Aloha! Dave was Exceptional! He's the parking attendant, the safety and history guide ....And the entertainment! He played guitar and sang! Incredibly versatile and engaging! Drinks... Non alcoholic are included in the ticket price. Beer and wine was $4. Cash Only!! No ATM up there so bring cash with you. The food was plentiful and tasty! I highly recommend the combination of brownie and the Mac nut pie...take a piece of each and savor that amazing bite. Oh! And then there's the make your own s'mores! For after dinner activities... Stargazing with an incredible telescope. We saw Saturn and her rings! Branding your own souvenir. Horseshoes Corn hole Sitting by the fire and enjoying the evening Dancing The drive up to Kahua is a bit of an adventure. Kohala Mountain Road is twisty fun. I do not recommend drinking more than 1 adult beverage just to make sure you are clear when driving back down. It's super dark and steep. It's roughly 20 minutes from Waimea/Kamuela.

    View from our table
    Timothy H.

    The food is wonderful and plentiful. I could barely finish all the food on my plate and they encouraged people to get seconds. The prime rib was half the size of the extra large plate and the chicken thighs were was big as a chicken breast. The event is well organized with lots of activities for all ages. The ranch has some of the most beautiful views on the islands. There are sunset views from the dining tables.

    My husband and his brother both lassoed the cow.
    Debbie S.

    We had such a great time here. There were activities before dinner. We played horseshoes, bean bag toss, roping a wooden cow. After dinner we looked at the moon and stars through a very powerful telescope. The dinner was very good. It was buffet which was great for a large crowd. They prime rib, chicken, green beans, baked beans, mashed potatoes and salad. The food was very good. They also had beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, iced tea and hot chocolate. I would recommend coming here, well worth the money.

    prime rib, bbq chicken, baked beans, mashed potatoes, salad, grilled asparagus, dinner roll
    Rosella S.

    This is a fantastic alternative to a luau and something I look forward to doing again. The unbeatable views from the mountain side overlooking rolling hills to the ocean beyond is mesmerizing. The winding roads to the destination is half the fun and the reward is a postcard-worthy view. Arrive early to snag prime seating next to the window but any seat/table has accessible panoramic views. Seating is shared/community tables and I had a great time connecting with another family seated across the table. The food is served buffet style and the tables closest to the windows are called up first (at the time we dined there). Bring cash to buy beer/wine since they don't have an ATM. Coffee, water, and soda re included with dinner. Their portions are huge! Think what hungry cowboys want to eat: rib-sticking, hearty meals. The prime rib was excellent and they have horse radish available. My teenaged son is still reminiscing about their bbq chicken. They two types of dessert available and I opted for the pecan pie. They have live music, line dancing, roping lessons, and history of the paniolos in Hawaii. After dinner they had a telescope available for people interested in astronomy. There's also a gift shop where you can local merchandise - they accept credit cards at the shop. Come for the food and views, stay for the hospitality. Can't wait to go back!

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    A perfect evening! The scenery was spectacular and the food was delicious. Well run and very organized. Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Paniolo BBQ Dinner

    How much for adults?

    $85 and worth every penny.

    Do you have to make reservations?

    Yes! you need to reserve a space ahead of time so they know how much food to make. Food was delicious and the entire event was fun!

    Do any of the island tour bus companies drive guests to your venue? We had a tour bus take us back in 2015.

    There are no buses driving guests to this event.

    Can we bring our dog? She's a 10 year old Lab mix and very well behaved. Mahalo.

    Only service animals are allowed for the dinner.

    Can we bring alcohol?

    Hello Christina. We do not allow alcohol to be brought up to the event. We do offer beer and wine during dinner service for $4 per drink.

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    Driving up Route 250 is always very neat and driving up the road after entering the Kahua Ranch was beautiful.

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