Big Island, Hawaii

Enjoy casual oceanside dining at the CanoeHouse, which boasts front row seats to enjoy the spectacular sunsets over the Kohala Coast. The menu features Japanese-inspired dishes crafted mindfully with diverse ingredients. Humpback whales can be spotted off shore from November to April.

Honu's on the Beach Restaurant was designated as the "Favorite Hotel Restaurant — Neighbor Island" by the Honolulu Advertiser in 2000 and 2001. The result of great food and a friendly atmosphere, their wins were also due to the unbeatable views of Kamakahonu Bay and the Pacific.

The award-winning Brown's Beach House is under the helm of Chef TK Theosavang, who spotlights the best of island-inspired ingredients with fresh seafood. Located steps from the shore, the elegant beachfront restaurant has won the prestigious Hale Aina Award for "Top Big Island Restaurant" by readers of Honolulu magazine. Nightly entertainment from Nino plays island memories on Hawaiian slack key while you dine.

The Whiskey Steak Wine floor-to-ceiling windows allow stunning views of Hilo Bay, Coconut Island and Mauna Kea Mountain. All of the beef is Prime Grade or Premium Certified Black Angus Grade, and the selection of seafood is outstanding. The centerpiece of the dining room is an impressive walk-around wine and whisky display cellar.

Don the Beachcomber is an open-air tiki bar and restaurant at the Royal Kona Resort. The prime setting on the water's edge allows for views of Pacific sunsets. The menu can be described as Pacific Fusion: Prime Rib and seafood specialties, and the culinary team prepare entrées in the Exhibition Show Kitchen.

When you mention the name "Merriman" on any of the Hawaiian islands, great food instantly comes to mind. Come experience the acclaimed cuisine by Chef Merriman himself, which features authentic Hawaiian cuisine and contemporary renditions.

The Beach Tree offers unparalleled dining at the Four Seasons Resort. Enjoy culinary delights inspired by dishes from around the world that have been given an island twist. Their pizza and pasta are particularly good. Sample one of 60 wines available by the glass, carafe, or bottle or one of many unique island-inspired cocktails.