The best burgers in West Hawaii
What could be better than sinking
your teeth into a big, juicy burger and
a side of fries? Luckily for burger fans,
there are plenty of gourmet burgers to be
found in West Hawaii.
The newly opened Bistro at the
Cinemas at Queens’ MarketPlace serves
its Famous West Coast Style Double
Cheeseburger inspired by IN-N-OUT’s
popular Double Double Cheeseburger.
Also located in Waikoloa Beach Resort,
A-Bay’s Island Grill offers the B-N-B
Burger with a half-pound beef patty
slathered in bacon-bleu-cheese melt.
In Kailua-Kona, Foster’s Kitchen
serves a delicious Steakhouse Burger
featuring grilled 6-oz. local grass-fed
beef topped with caramelized onions,
sautéed Hamakua Alii mushrooms,
bacon, and Gorgonzola cheese. At Bongo
Ben’s Island Café, the all-beef burgers
are made with 100-percent ground beef
flame-broiled and served on homemade
buns.
In Keauhou, Rays on the Bay’s excellent
menu includes Ray’s Burger, the
chef ’s weekly burger special featuring
Big Island ingredients.
IHOP Kona has some exciting burgers
on its menu, such as the Denver
Omelette Burger served with white
Cheddar cheese and a slice of ham.
Denny’s in Kona offers an array of burgers
including the Bacon Gouda Burger,
packed with bacon strips spread atop
a hand-pressed 100-percent beef patty
covered in cheese sauce.
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The Famous West Coast Style Double Cheeseburger is the most popular
menu item at Bistro at the Cinemas. COURTESY PHOTO
WORD ON THE STR( )!
Island Fish & Chips
at Kings’ Shops
Found this place
in the back of the
shopping complex. To
my surprise the fish and
chips or fries are some
of the best I have had
anywhere! Great place
to sit along the lakefront
and they provide all the
necessary condiments
for your food. Had a
great meal and highly
recommend this place.
Ray L.
Honolulu, HI
Sam Choy’s
Excellent dinner and
the view of the sunset
was extraordinary. My
friend ate a wonderful
ono dinner. I opted for
the beef filet. Perfect.
Vickie S.
Al Vicolo Italian
Restaurant
My only regret is
waiting so long to dine
here. I had the gnocchi
special, thinking if they
can hand make gnocchi
and prep it right all else
is likely really good. My
wife had one the many
regular pasta dishes. Our
comment to our server
tells it all, “we’ll be back
to eat our way through
all the pasta dishes.”
BTW: the table bread
is perfect, chewy crust
and comforting center,
plus it’s included (a
simple and nice touch
that some competitors
in the area haven’t
figured out).
Suitable for families,
couples, and single,
the venue is quaint
and unpretentious. No
scenery to speak of but
after the first bite you’re
culinarily transported to
Roma. It’s worth the few
extra bucks per entree.
Galapagos_hombre
Waikoloa, HI
Ocean Bar & Grill at
Mauna Lani
Outside setting
between the pool and
the beach; tables with
umbrellas for shade.
I ordered the roasted
turkey and avocado
sandwich; my husband
ordered the chicken
sandwich. Both lunch
selections were better
than I expected for
poolside hotel food;
very good! We also
enjoyed a Mai Tai;
which was very good!
Shirley S.
San Ramon, CA
Los Habaneros
I do believe these fish
tacos are the best value
for food in the entire state
of Hawaii. The staff is very
friendly. It feels like you’re
back in Mexico but all the
nice clean places there.
Please try the huevos
rancheros for breakfast
and the fish tacos for
lunch. Trust me. I have
eaten fish tacos here for
15 years and I think it is
more consistent than
anywhere. I’m Mexican
and I say it passes my
test. Come here — you
will not be sorry about
the $4 tacos. So big they
have to use two tortillas!
Wish I had a pic! Packed
full of the freshest fish
on the island! Best chips
and salsa on Earth!
golfer911
Kailua-Kona, HI
Foster’s Kitchen
Best meal, hands-down,
during our visit to Kona.
Szechuan ahi stir-fry
was delicious as the ahi
literally melted in your
mouth. My wife enjoyed
her mahi-mahi sandwich
and the others in our
party raved about the
BBQ ribs. Overall wow.
CanuckAlberta
Alberta, Canada
The Koa Table at
Kings’ Shops
This is not your usual
restaurant masking as
Hawaiian. They actually
have REAL Hawaiian
dishes on the menu
along with pasta and
all the other usual
suspects. For a unique
option, try the Saimin.
DukasDad
Jasper, GA
Noodle Club
Noodle Club offers
astonishingly good and
authentic pork buns,
ramen, saimin noodle
bowls, dumplings and
other Asian treats. It is
a local place with highquality
ingredients and
addictively delicious food.
atw100
Chicago, IL
Marble Slab
Creamery at Queens’
MarketPlace
Great selection of ice
creams with free mixins.
Perfect spot for a
quick treat. Kids love the
choices and kids size is
just right for them —no
overpaying for more ice
cream than they can eat.
Kent H.
Burbank, CA
IHOP
This place has great
service and consistent
food. The waitress was
pleasant and the staff
quickly helped us get
served even with our
large group. The kids
were happy with their
meals and we didn’t
have to wait long.
kdooka
886-8600 886-3400
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