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Restaurants & Dining in Puako

Restaurants & Dining in Puako

Puako, Hawaii (Big Island)

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Restaurants & Dining in Puako is a curated guide to the eateries and food venues along the Puako coastline on Hawaii's Big Island. This activity highlights the casual, local-focused dining options that serve fresh seafood and island produce in a laid-back setting. It is the starting point for planning a meal in this small, historic beach community.

What to expect

  • Browse a list of 10 to 15 restaurants, food trucks, and delis within a 5-mile radius of Puako, including options in Waimea and Kawaihae.
  • Each listing includes the establishment's hours, phone number, and a sample menu item with its price, such as a poke bowl for $15 or a loco moco for $12.
  • Dining formats range from sit-down oceanfront tables at The CanoeHouse to takeaway counters at Puako General Store, with most venues open for lunch and dinner daily.
  • Seafood dishes feature locally caught ono, mahi-mahi, and ahi, often served grilled or raw, with sides of poi, lomi salmon, or mac salad.
  • Suitable for solo travellers, couples, and families seeking a no-frills meal after snorkelling or beach time, with average wait times under 15 minutes at peak hours.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available at at least half of the listed venues, including taro burgers and coconut-curry vegetable plates.

Rating

4.3

325 reviews

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