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Restaurants & Dining in Puna

Puna, Hawaii (Big Island)

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Restaurants & Dining in Puna is a curated guide to the eateries, food trucks, and farm-to-table venues across the Puna district on the Big Island's east side. This activity covers casual plate lunch spots, coffee shacks, and vegan cafes from Pahoa to Kalapana, offering a taste of local Hawaiian cuisine. It suits travellers seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-path meals near Volcanoes National Park and the Puna coastline.

What to expect

  • Sample fresh ahi poke bowls and laulau at Pahoa's family-run lunch counters, with most meals under $15 and served within 10 minutes.
  • Visit the Kalapana food truck village, where 6-8 trucks serve wood-fired pizza, Thai curry, and shave ice, with ocean views from picnic tables.
  • Taste 100% Kona coffee and macadamia nut pastries at a roadside stand along Highway 130, open daily from 7am to 2pm.
  • Find vegan and gluten-free options at the Puna Farmers Market on Sundays, with 15+ vendors offering fresh fruit bowls, smoothies, and tempeh burgers.
  • Expect cash-only at several smaller stalls; ATMs are available in Pahoa town, but not at remote beachside eateries.
  • Dining hours often shift with weather and local events; most venues close by 8pm, and some close entirely on Tuesdays.

Rating

4.5

1,048 reviews

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