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Introduction
Hotels along the Kohala Coast invest in celebrated chefs who know how to make a meal memorable. Cutting-edge chefs use the freshest local ingredients, creating intriguing blends of flavors that reflect the island's varied cultural backgrounds. Events such as the Great Waikoloa Food, Wine and Music Fest at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, and Cuisines of the Sun at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel draw hundreds of guests to starlighted open-air dinners celebrating the bounty of the isle's land and waters.As the bulk of Big Island tourism is on the Kona coast, the majority of restaurants are here as well, and they tend to be a bit pricey. There are also some great choices in Upcountry Waimea, North Kohala (in Kawaihae and Hawi, both a short drive from the resort area) and on the east side of the island in Hilo. Less populated areas like Ka'u, the Hamakua Coast, and Puna offer limited choices for dinner, but usually at least one or two spots that do a decent plate lunch. A handful of excellent little eateries have recently cropped up in Kainaliu, near Kealakekua Bay. As more and more young people move into this area they are opening up their own businesses, from funky clothing boutiques to organic cafés.
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