FINE DINING in Hawai‘i is an elegant meal that is the direct result of a chef working from fresh-off-the-farm produce. Here, that combination is known as HAWAI‘I REGIONAL CUISINE, which combines the classic techniques of Europe, the savvy style and sophistication of American Regional Cuisine, and the exotic ingredients of the Pacific Rim. Peter Merriman, owner of MERRIMAN’S WAIMEA, was among the original chefs involved in developing Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine.
At Kawaihae Harbor, CAFE PESTO and SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL serve great food in fun settings, as does BLUE DRAGON RESTAURANT & SPA, which serves produce from Hawi farms and fish from just across the street in Kawaihae Bay.
Head to the Kohala Coast for fine dining such as ‘ULU OCEAN GRILL, ROY’S, THE CANOE HOUSE and BROWN’S BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT, just to name a few.