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Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Waikoloa

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4.9
Exceptional(11520)
££££
• Contemporary American • Kamuela
Booked 65 times today
I wish this restaurant was near us. The food was divine. Our server, Kathryn, was warm, informative, and had perfect timing. She was attentive and observant. Literally everything--drinks, dinner, dessert, and appetizers were outstanding. We had the Chateaubriand and the ahi tuna--just wow. We had corn bread and soup an appetizer and enjoyed every bite. There was noise, but it was not noisy. We could still easily hear each other, but also the layout meant we did not hear every word of the table next to us. Just a lovely gem of a restaurant, clearly designed with service and excellence in mind.
A photo of Copper Bar at Mauna Kea restaurant
4.3
Awesome(942)
££££
• Contemporary American • Kohala Coast
Booked 21 times today
Copper Bar is consistently good. The baby romaine salad excellent and the Mahi Mahi special, fresh catch- great. Limoncello for dessert.
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4.7
Exceptional(1927)
££££
• Contemporary American • Kailua-Kona
Booked 51 times today
Great food, great atmosphere. Great service from our waiter, Nolan. Sat us next to the water in the corner of the restaurant which was perfect seating for both our anniversary and because we had our 2 year old toddler. It was a fantastic evening.
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4.6
Exceptional(2025)
££££
• Contemporary American • Kailua-Kona
Booked 35 times today
Blackened shrimp tacos were outstanding. Beautiful view.
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4.7
Exceptional(2232)
££££
• Contemporary American • Kailua-Kona
Booked 39 times today
I had the Cajun shrimp pasta. It was excellent. Others had fish tacos, fish and chips and pesto flatbread. Everyone enjoyed their food!
A photo of Kai Eats and Drinks restaurant
4.5
Awesome(139)
££££
• Contemporary American • Kailua-Kona
Booked 19 times today
Food good. Great views. Sunset was beautiful. Relaxing dinner and drinks.

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  • Nicole
    Hawaii •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Loved the live music!!! Bring those 2 singers back 9/18/26. Both can clearly can sing & play any song. All the rest at Magic’s Beach Grill was “spot on”!
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    Magics Beach Grill$$$$• Pacific Rim• Kailua-Kona
    4.7
  • Anthony
    Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food, great atmosphere. Great service from our waiter, Nolan. Sat us next to the water in the corner of the restaurant which was perfect seating for both our anniversary and because we had our 2 year old toddler. It was a fantastic evening.
    More info
    Huggo's$$$$• Seafood• Kailua-Kona
    4.7
  • JenniferGold
    Wisconsin •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I wish this restaurant was near us. The food was divine. Our server, Kathryn, was warm, informative, and had perfect timing. She was attentive and observant. Literally everything--drinks, dinner, dessert, and appetizers were outstanding. We had the Chateaubriand and the ahi tuna--just wow. We had corn bread and soup an appetizer and enjoyed every bite. There was noise, but it was not noisy. We could still easily hear each other, but also the layout meant we did not hear every word of the table next to us. Just a lovely gem of a restaurant, clearly designed with service and excellence in mind.
    More info
    Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island$$$$• Hawaiian Regional• Kamuela
    4.9
  • RebeccaGold
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •16 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Copper Bar is consistently good. The baby romaine salad excellent and the Mahi Mahi special, fresh catch- great. Limoncello for dessert.
    More info
    Copper Bar at Mauna Kea$$$$• Contemporary American• Kohala Coast
    4.3
  • Tara
    Houston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Sept 2026
    Blackened shrimp tacos were outstanding. Beautiful view.
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    Island Lava Java Bistro$$$$• Contemporary American• Kailua-Kona
    4.6
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