Best Authentic Restaurants in Kawaihae

5 of us went for a tour and tasting. The entire experience was delightful and educating. The Brewery is located inside the Hapuna Golf Club - there is no signage so just trust me. Turn into the golf club parking lot and you’ll find your way. The staff is charming. You’ll get an initial Sake tasting and the Master Brewer will take you on a tour. Sake has a rich history on the islands and of course, Japan. The tour is very interesting, lasts about 25’. We did the 5 Sake tasting. The pours were generous, the glassware gorgeous and the each Sake was distinct and delicious. They don’t import to the mainland yet but when they do, I’ll be a customer. I also now know how to look for, order and properly drink Sake. It’s worth your time to make visit the Islander Sake Brewery.

A wonderful Christmas Day dinner at Kamuela for our family. We were seated at a table by the sea. The service was attentive. I had the beef short rib with shrimp, my husband had ono and our daughter the steak. All was delicious and cooked perfectly. We had a terrific Christmas dinner. I gave a lesser score for value only because everything on the island is expensive so it’s kind of hard to score.

One of a kind Christmas holiday experience. Very exclusive and one of a kind. The four courses were all designed to pair well with well with sake. The optional sake pairing was super interesting. I was surprised by how different these sakes were, though maybe that has to do with the host making suitable choices for my western tastebuds. Took a bottle of "Anna" home. It was well sealed and packed in bubble wrap, and arrived well as checked luggage (can't take this onboard).

The ambiance was great and the food was great, and different than traditional food of the same name in other restaurants. The only negative is the fact that it is located such a long distance from the main town of Kona.

Incredible Roman style pizza. Quite possibly my top pizza expereince (and I've been all over Italy). Waikola coast backdrop doesn't hurt either.