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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island
Price: Expensive•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.7(5,737)Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and good food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life. For more information: www.tommybahama.comCanoeHouse
Price: Very Expensive•Creative Japanese•4.7(3,382)Long regarded as the premier dining destination among the Hawaiian islands, this beloved institution is a gathering place for generations of friends, families and neighbors. Helmed by Executive Chef Rhoda Magbitang, CanoeHouse features thoughtful, seasonal dishes that celebrate Hawaii ’s landscape through Japanese-Paniolo inspired cuisine, accompanied by craft-cocktails and diverse wine selections.
Please kindly note that CanoeHouse accepts reservations 60 days in advance for outside guests of Mauna Lani.
See what locals rave about in Kamuela
- EEarlVIPGreater Boston •38 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoMerriman’s consistently ranks among our favorite restaurants. The food and service are superb with great menu options for us GF folks. The wine and drink options are very good as well. Kathryn our server was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable and could not do enough to please us. Great choice if you are visiting the Big Island!More infoMerriman's – Waimea – Big IslandPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Kamuela•4.9
- BBobVIPCleveland / Akron / Canton •9 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent food and service. Delightful atmosphere and setting in beautiful Hawaii.More infoHalaniPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Kamuela•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerCalgary / Southern Alberta •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a lovely 30th Anniversary dinner here. The food was divine, but our servers Summer and Reynaldo made the experience exceptional.More infoBrown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala CoastPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Kohala Coast•4.6
- LLauraSan Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe service was amazing and the food was delicious, so many flavors.More infoCanoeHousePrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Kamuela•4.7
- RRhondaHawaii •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoReally appreciated this dinner tonight! Great food and great service. Kekoa was very attentive!More infoTommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big IslandPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Kamuela•4.7
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Kamuela, Hawaii, also known as the city of Waimea, is the “paniolo” center of the Hawaiian Islands. One local delicacy is huli huli chicken, which is a barbecued teriyaki chicken. Served with a side of Hawaiian purple sweet potatoes and Hawaiian baked beans (with pineapple chunks in it, of course), this dish incorporates both the fresh flavors of native Hawaiian culture and the smoky flavors of the South. Finish off this meal with some delish haupia, a delicious local pineapple coconut pudding, for dessert. If you miss the flavors of the mainland, there are a number of restaurants that offer burgers, pasta, and other treats. Hawaiian fusion also offers a lot of opportunities to try global foods with island flair.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Kamuela include Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island and CanoeHouse
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Kamuela are Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island, CanoeHouse and Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island
Bottomless brunch in Kamuela is available at Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island and Halani
The most romantic restaurant in Kamuela is CanoeHouse
Restaurants in Kamuela with a great view include CanoeHouse, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Mauna Lani, Big Island and Halani
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