Countess: Hawaii 2015: Restaurants

Kailua-Kona

Unless otherwise noted, all restaurants are cost- rated as "$" by Fodor's. ("$" = average $10-$12.)

Basik Acai
A little further afield, but highly recommended by Lonely Planet.
Big Island Grill
No lunch or dinner on Sundays.
Bite Me Fish Market & Grill
Bubba Gump
Harbor House
Island Lava Java
A little further afield.
Island Naturals Market & Deli
Lonely Planet: "Health-conscious grocery store has a fantastic deli ..." Also has a hot-and-cold takeout bar and some gluten-free and organic options.
Jamba Juice
Kona Inn Restaurant ($$)
No longer an actual inn.
Kope Lani Ice Cream
More than ice cream - coffee, sandwiches, salads, breakfast items.
KTA Super Store
Considered by Lonely Planet to be the Big Island's best grocery story. It offers many Hawaii-made products.
Lemongrass Bistro
Metal Mike's Twisted Pretzels
96740, 75-5665 Likana Lane (small establishment by a parking lot above Ali'i Dr.
Peaberry & Galette
Quinn's Almost by the Sea
Located across the street from the King Kamehameha Hotel.
Scandinavian Shave Ice
Remember - It is SHAVE ice not shaveED ice. Lonely Planet recommends you "(D)ither over a rainbow variety flavored syrups, then borrow a board game to while away an hour."
Ultimate Burger
Located in Sports Authority shopping complex. Fordor's highly rates the burgers and fries.

Wailana Coffee House
@ Ala Moana Blvd & Ewa Rd, open 24-7 except Tuesdays (closed 10pm-6am).
Teddy's Bigger Burgers

Lunch Wagons (aka Food Trucks) are popular in Honolulu and Waikiki. Among those recommended by Fodor's: