Must-see restaurants in Hawaii

Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine

Hilo

Come here for healthy Thai classics made with local produce, fresh chef-grown herbs and lots of veg options. The restaurant interior is pleasant enough,…

Eagle’s Lighthouse Café

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Fresh and hearty sandwiches, salads and grab-and-go wraps are served out of a small kitchen fronted by picnic tables serenaded by nonstop contemporary…

Basik Cafe

Kailua-Kona

Healthy, wholesome acai bowls bursting with tropical fruity goodness, granola, nuts, shredded coconut and even cacao nibs, along with fresh juice…

Big Save

Hanalei

For supply runs or immediate snacks, Hanalei’s only supermarket offers good produce at decent prices, along with an enticing selection of fresh fish and …

Ruffage Natural Foods

Waikiki

This pint-sized, bare-bones health-food store whips up taro burgers, veggie burritos, deli sandwiches with fresh avocado, and real-fruit smoothies. Gluten…

Kilauea General Store

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Slim pickings for groceries, but does decent sub sandwiches (from $7.45) and pizza to go (from $13; 3pm to 6:30pm – call ahead for pickup). ATM and gas as…

Tokoname Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Kailua

Pretty good sushi in a non-central location. Daily early-bird and late-night (9pm to 10pm) specials help keep the costs down. Presentation is stylish; the…

Reuben's

Hilo

Reuben's does strictly 'OK' Mexican food. It may not wow you, but neither will it disappoint, and when you're in need of a nice big burrito where you can…

Ocean View Pizzaria

Hawaiʻi the Big Island

The pizza is just OK, but they do make filling sandwiches (we're partial to the French Dip), but the lack of ambiance makes this a place where you eat, or…

Fresh Bite

Hanalei

Drawing on local, organic produce wherever possible, this ‘farm-to-beach’ food truck serves steak, chicken or veggie sandwiches, along with salad-based…

Kaʻu Farmers Market

Hawaiʻi the Big Island

A small farmers market (Wednesday is bigger than Saturday) sets up in front of Ace Hardware twice weekly. Arts, crafts and limited produce.

Island Naturals Market & Deli

Kailua-Kona

This health-conscious grocery store has a deli making sandwiches, wraps and salads to go, plus a hot-and-cold takeout bar.

KTA Super Store

Kona Coast

Locally owned supermarket chain stocking groceries, beach snacks and drinks, with a full-service deli and bakery.

Volcano Store

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Basic groceries, camping supplies and a few grab-and-go items. Friendly staff and two gas pumps.

KTA Super Store – Downtown

Hilo

This downtown branch of KTA Super Store is compact but fully stocked.

Safeway

Lahaina

Has everything you need for self-catering, as well as a good deli.

Wiki Wiki Mart

Hawaiʻi the Big Island

The only place to get groceries in town covers basics, but leaves a lot to be desired. Stock up in Keaʻau or Ocean View before finding yourself hungry on…

True Value Hardware

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Actually a famous hardware store chain, but its few aisles of groceries and refrigerated items is Volcano's best selection for self-caterers.

Malama Market

Hawaiʻi the Big Island

Standard groceries and basic supplies.

Molokaʻi Wines & Spirits

Moloka'i

Has many Hawaii and mainland microbrews plus inexpensive wines, upscale cheeses and deli items. This is the place to get all you need for silly tropical…

Misaki's

Moloka'i

The Sunday hours are the key to success at this living museum of grocery retailing.