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Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Hawaii / Big Island

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most scenic view in Hawaii / Big Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Beach Tree Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
4.8
4.8 (879)
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Kailua-Kona
About the restaurant
Beach Tree Bar & Lounge at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is a casual dining option set along the sand and overlooking the ocean, perfect for sundowner cocktails. Toast the sunset with unforgettable views, local flavours, creative cocktails and more.
Top review
JillVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Not a better spot on the Big Island to enjoy good food and great service!
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Spaghetti "Cacio e Pepe"
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Tide to Table Amalfi Under the Stars
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Meridia
4.7
4.7 (2045)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Kohala Coast
About the restaurant
Inspired by the Mediterranean, dedicated to the islands. Featuring a charcuterie and crudo bar, brilliant cocktails, and an award winning global wine list framed by the forever views of Hapuna Beach, Meridia presents innovative cuisine in an unrivaled setting. Named by Hawaii Magazine as 2019's Best New Big Island Restaurant, and 2018 Restaurant of the Year by the American Culinary Federation.
Located at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.

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JudyVIP
Dined today
Our server Michael was excellent! The food was outstanding! The music and ambiance of the restaurant really made for an amazing night! One of the best meals we’ve had in a long time!
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Paella Mixta
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Seared Scallops
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Grilled Octopus
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CanoeHouse
4.7
4.7 (3224)
$50 and over
Creative Japanese
Kamuela
About the restaurant
Long regarded as the premier dining destination among the Hawaiian islands, this beloved institution is a gathering place for generations of friends, families and neighbors. Helmed by Executive Chef Rhoda Magbitang, CanoeHouse features thoughtful, seasonal dishes that celebrate Hawaii’s landscape through Japanese-Paniolo inspired cuisine, accompanied by craft-cocktails and diverse wine selections.
Please kindly note that CanoeHouse accepts reservations 60 days in advance for outside guests of Mauna Lani.



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KenVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Stunning waterfront location; well-prepared dishes with fresh ingredients and creative seasonings
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Garlic Fried Rice
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Lobster Tempura
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Roasted Potatoes
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Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
4.6
4.6 (3752)
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Kohala Coast
About the restaurant
The breathtaking ocean vistas alone are worth a leisurely evening at Brown’s Beach House, our signature fine dining restaurant. Boasting fresh Hawai‘i Island-inspired cuisine, live Hawaiian music and spectacular sunset panoramas, this dining experience is a feast for all of your senses.


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georgep
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful meal, from appetizer to main course to dessert. All six of us really enjoyed our experience
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MISO SAKE CLAMS
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HUAĀLANI DUCK BREAST
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FILET MIGNON
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Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona
4.6
4.6 (3521)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Kailua-Kona
About the restaurant
Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at The Fish Hopper Seafood and Steak, overlooking Kailua Bay on the Big Island Hawaii. Enjoy fresh seafood from Hawaii and fresh seafood flown in weekly from California, plus our signature Bucket of Fire and Volcano flaming drinks, all within walking distance to shops and historic sites.

A landmark (formerly the Ocean View Inn) and a local’s favorite Kona restaurant since 1934, the building housing The Fish Hopper has been beautifully restored to expand upon its spectacular ocean views. We proudly serve seafood from sustainable sources, harvested by methods that do not harm the environment.

We love to honor our Veterans & Military! Please let us know if you are one, upon arrival.
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Karl
Dined 7 days ago
Great food, the Crab stuffed Mahi Mahi was awesome!
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Shrimp Trio
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Lilikoi Cheese Cake
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Ahi Trio
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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
4.6
4.6 (1866)
$30 and under
American
Kailua-Kona
About the restaurant
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on the water in beautiful downtown Kona! Join us for a gastro-pub style menu with an island twist.

Come sit by the water at Papa Kona! We offer best eggs benedict in town, our fan-favorite avocado fries, and a craft cocktail list you won't find anywhere else.

Reservations are limited to preserve space for walk-in guests. If you can't find a table online, we welcome you to walk-in!
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dexter
Dined 5 days ago
Fantastic experience, highly recommend. We had the macadamia crusted fish, lemongrass pasta, pork tacos, and chicken sandwich. All were full of flavor, well prepared, and would order again.
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Fish Tacos
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Avocado Fries
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Traditional Eggs Benedict
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Manta at Mauna Kea
4.5
4.5 (1539)
$50 and over
Pacific Rim
Kohala Coast
About the restaurant
Manta is the signature restaurant of the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and has breathtaking views of the Kohala Coast. The menu is a curation of Pacific Rim cuisine with seasonal, local, and sustainably-produced ingredients.
Chef Bryan Nagao has gained formidable reputation in the international food community. He was once described by American media as "the most notable figures in rendering Modern Asian cuisine in the Northern hemisphere". The creativity permeating his cuisine stems from the diversity of his culinary background. Bryan's cuisine is a multi-faceted reflection of his Hawai'i Island birthplace, his Japanese ancestry, and decades spent in the finest restaurants in Hong Kong and Taipei.
Manta features live music on Tues, Wed, & Sat.
Top review
James
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
Amazing sunset views await on the deck, a limited seafood focused menu with Hawaii inspired flavors plus an extensive wine list. We enjoyed our meal and thought all food was delicious. The service was particularly good and attentive. However we would caution anyone expecting any extras for a special occasion, did not materialize.
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Manta Sashimi
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Bombe Alaska
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Mac-Crusted Mahi-Mahi
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Kamuela Provision Co.
4.4
4.4 (4107)
$50 and over
Pacific Rim
Waikoloa
About the restaurant
2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Award winner. Creative island cuisine. A breathtaking view provides the perfect atmosphere for a memorable dinner featuring locally grown ingredients, fresh seafood, and steaks. Reservations recommended. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Kamuela Provision Company is dedicated to sustainably serving you.
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Diana
Dined 3 days ago
Everything here was outstanding from the incredible view to the great food. Our server was Brian and his suggestions were very helpful. We had the fresh catch of the day, Ono and it was delicious! We will definitely be coming back.
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Seared Scallops
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House Salad
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Kabocha Cheesecake
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Kona Inn Restaurant
4.3
4.3 (507)
$30 and under
American
Kailua-Kona
About the restaurant
***TEMPORARILY NOT TAKING RESERVATIONS***
PLEASE COME WALK IN AND WE WILL SET YOUR PARTY UP WITH A BEAUTIFUL TABLE!

Situated where it's always been: on the waterfront in the heart of old Kona town, offering one of the most beautiful restaurant settings in the world. The open air environment with unobstructed views of the Kona sunsets offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a romantic dinner accompanied by the wonderful sounds of waves breaking right in front of the restaurant.

Seafood is King at the Kona Inn where the fresh fish are brought in daily by the local fisherman. The mammoth horseshoe-shaped all-Koa-wood bar is a world-famous watering hole that serves the best Mai Tai in the Isands and the coldest beer on the Big Island. You have not truly had an Hawaiian experience until you've visited the Kona Inn Restaurant.
Top review
ROBERT
Dined 5 days ago
My wife and I had reservations for 5P and we made and half day visit to see the town of Kona. The town of Kona is quaint little town with great bars and shopping. We ended the at the day at the Kona Inn and had a great experience. We had the Ahi Tuna tower and it was delicious and a great value. The staff raised the sails so we could get a great view of the sunset.
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Honu's on the Beach Restaurant
3.9
3.9 (519)
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Kailua-Kona
About the restaurant
Three hours of complimentary validated self-parking!

For a premier dining experience in the seaside village of Kailua-Kona, visit Honu’s on the Beach. Honu's on the Beach offers a delicious Hawaiian-style daily buffet breakfast and Kona's famous (and only) Sunday brunch - offering all you can eat sweet snow crab, eggs benedict, etc. Don't miss the make-your-own bloody Mary bar or the bottomless mimosas! Enjoy dining on the spacious lanai with amazing views of historic village of Kailua-Kona. Choose from a tasty a la carte menu or indulge in the breakfast buffet, featuring made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, pancakes, breakfast meats, and much more.

Saturday night features the popular Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet including all you can eat snow crab, poke, seafood delicacies, and of course, gorgeous prime rib. The full bar offers craft cocktails using private label rum.

Honu's also offers a private dining room for parties and celebrations for up to 80 of your friends and family.
Top review
Lori
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
Great experience all around. The drinks were wonderful!
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Slow Roasted Prime Rib
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Crab Legs
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2025 Recovery Brunch
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