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Our top picks for average expense restaurants on Big-island

There are many different types of restaurants in Hawaii. We have searched through all the restaurants and listed all the local ones. We have excluded national chains, as our goal is to get you to experience a more Hawaiian experience, as well as support more local Hawaii restaurants. If you would like to eat at a national chain, there are many around. Our recommendation is to venture out to these local restaurants to more fully experience your Hawaiian vacation. Below is a list of average expense restaurants on Big-island. If you know of a restaurant in Big-island that should be on this list, please let us know why you feel that way. If you think a restaurant on this list doesn't deserve to be on here, let us know that as well.
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
  • Celebrate Hawaii Regional Cuisine at Cafe Pesto. It's once a takeout restaurant selling wood-fired pizzas in the 1980s that grew to offer a more wide-ranging menu that includes locally sourced fresh salads, premium-grade pastas, and appetizers like its half-moon jumbo shrimp nachos with chili glazed shrimps and smoked mozzarella. Pair these with its house pog lemonade, fresh fruit smoothies, or Hamakua grown coffee.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I 11:00am - 8:30pm

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TIME OPEN 11:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Ken's House of Pancakes
Ken's House of Pancakes
  • At Big Island's Ken's House of Pancakes, the whole day is breakfast time. From pancakes made with buttermilk or topped with macadamia nuts to egg benedicts, hash browns, omelettes, French toasts, and waffles, you can fill your tummy with your morning favorites. Got a big appetite? Try the sumo specials, a smorgasbord of your well-loved morning treats and snacks at affordable prices.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I 6:00am - 9:00pm

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TIME OPEN 6:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  25.00
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Hilo Bay Café
Hilo Bay Café
  • For your lunch and dinner, slow down and relax at Big Island's Hilo Bay Cafe. The restaurant boasts serving contemporary dishes prepared using locally sourced, fresh ingredients - one of the closest things to a farm-to-table experience. Even better, you can mains like hamakua mushroom pot pie with chicken or grilled angus ribeye paired with french onion soup while gazing at the sweeping views of the Hilo Bay and the island's historic town.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open for Dine In & Takeout I Wednesday-Saturday 
    Lunch I 11:00am-2:00pm
    Dinner I 5:00pm-8:30pm

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TIME OPEN 11:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Island Lava Java
Island Lava Java
  • Energize your body and soul to the gentle sounds of the Kailua Bay, the gorgeous view offered by ocean-side dining, and the aroma of a Kona brew. Island Java offers all these and more! Pair your cuppa with their Big Island breakfast like luau omelet, roasted veggie omelet, and straight-up pancake breakfast made from ingredients grown from their farm.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I 7:00am - 8:30pm

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TIME OPEN 7:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Huggo's on the Rocks
Huggo's on the Rocks
  • After a day of sun and surf, end it with a majestic view of the sunset and comfortable, laid-back dining experience at Huggo’s On the Rocks. Listen to cool music and enjoy a night of entertainment while dining on delectable entrees, appetizing pupus, and sunset cocktails.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I 12:00pm-9:00pm
    Live Music I Nightly - 5:00pm
    Happy Hour I 3:00pm-5:00pm

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TIME OPEN 12:00 PM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  25.00
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
  • There’s nothing more mouth-watering and scrumptious than a fresh bowl of Hawaiian poke. And an excellent place to go to? Umeke’s! Each bowl comes with a variety of fish that’s freshly caught—never frozen—to allow the flavors to stand out. You can then pair it with a cup of rice and some edamame for a hearty but healthy meal.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I 11:00am - 9:00pm

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TIME OPEN 11:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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