Restaurants near Mauna Kea State Recreation Area

Dave was very knowledgeable & helped us navigate the culinary delights on the menu… We passed on desert but plan to return for an evening treat… 😎🌺

Staying in the Hapuna Beach resort area, where the restaurants are pricey and the food options just aren't great. We drove to Waimei on recommendation from a guide we worked with and were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere at FORC was welcoming, and the food was outstanding, with options we loved. The service was exceptional, and the value was excellent. Best meal we've had in 4 days in a resort.

Fantastic views of sunset in the East and of the eastern horizon including Maui.

Canoe House has been one of our favorites on the Island for several years. It is a perfect location for sunset dinners and an outstanding dining experience. Again, they did not disappoint. Highlights were perfectly done filet, swordfish and kampachi with garlic fried rice as a side. Wonderful flavors, well balanced, and perfect portions. Starters were corn ribs (a favorite ) and snap peas with goat cheese. Prices are at the higher end, but the value is spot on. We always try and eat here once during our trips to the island.

This is a must! Everything about this experience is amazing. Definitely doing it again. Fresh fish from Japan flown in that morning