Best Big Island Hawaii Restaurants: Volcano House Restaurant & More!
Patio dining with breathtaking mountain views, chilled glasses of macadamia nut honey wine, and plates of Hawaiian bread french toast are all part of the incredible culinary landscape of Volcano HI. From a fresh salad at Café Ono to a hearty hamburger steak at Lava Rock Café, you’ll find an unforgettable dining experience at the Big Island restaurants. Explore our list of top Volcano restaurants and discover what’s on the menu when you stay at our Volcano bed and breakfast.
Volcano House Restaurant
Located in Hawaii Volcanos National Park, Volcano House Restaurant serves flavorful Hawaiian fare against scenic views of the Kilauea Crater. Book a reservation to sample a menu of island cuisine crafted with grass-fed beef, fresh-caught fish, and locally-grown vegetables.
Lunch or dinner featuring a menu of house pasta, fresh fish, and green salads. Entrees include a stuffed Big Island chicken finished with Hamakua mushroom au jus and five cheese ravioli smothered in a tomato basil cream sauce. The Hawaii Ranchers Steak, served with mashed potatoes and spinach, is a customer favorite, and the fish served at Volcano House is always perfectly cooked. After savoring your entrée, end your meal with something sweet like the crème brulee or rich chocolate cake.
Volcano HI: Café Ono
Dine on hearty soups and fresh salads amidst the greenery of a lush garden estate at Café Ono. The garden café features a seasonal, vegetarian menu featuring a variety of vegan and gluten-free options. Stop in for lunch to indulge in daily specials crafted with organic produce before exploring the on-site Volcano Garden Arts Gallery for a souvenir to commemorate your visit to the Big Island.
The menu at Café Ono rotates to feature seasonal ingredients, but multiple staples remain on the menu year-round. Dig into the homestyle lasagna layered with zucchini, spinach, garlic, and ricotta cheese, or order a hearty bowl of the soup of the day with an organic garden salad. Customers rave about the house soups, including everything from corn and potato chowder to mushroom miso, and say the quiche is a must-try. End your meal with a cup of gourmet coffee and a dessert like homemade apple pie as you relax and relish in the beautiful garden surroundings.
Lava Rock Café
Cozy up in the comforting atmosphere of Lava Rock Café, an independently-owned establishment wrapped in a beautiful forest of bamboo and ‘ohi’a trees. Lava Rock Café boasts a menu of classic Hawaiian dishes and fusion foods with a large selection of local wines and beers. Dine for lunch or dinner throughout the week, or treat yourself to a Sunday brunch of fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with lilikoi passion fruit butter.
Settle into the relaxed forest café for lunch or dinner and explore the menu, which includes tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and pasta. Lava Rock Café offers everything from the house saimin, a Japanese-style ramen dish with beef and fish cake, to loco moco served with homemade gravy. Dig into a plate of hamburger steak—a customer favorite—or grilled mahi mahi before finishing your meal with a slice of the famous Liliko’i cheesecake.
Volcano Winery
Once you’ve taken in the unique flavors of the island, end your meal with a taste of the local offerings at Volcano Winery. The winery and vineyard offers a selection of one-of-a-kind wines, teas, and cheeses in an elegant tasting room.
Reserve a tasting session to try the full selection of wines, each paired with a cheese to complement the flavor. Guests will sip on whites and reds to discern their favorites and have the opportunity to indulge in a unique macadamia nut honey wine with sweet and nutty notes.
Book a one-hour tour of the Ali’i Vineyard to complete your visit to Volcano Winery. Each tour takes guests through the vineyard and production room to sample wines and teas before ending in the tasting room. Tours of the tea fields are also available and include tastings of the Estate White Tea and the Estate Black Tea. You’ll also be able to try an infusion tea wine — a sweet, earthy white wine infused with the Estate Black Tea. After your session, take home the flavor of Hawaii with a bottle of wine or a box of tea.
Whether you’re craving a chilled glass of white wine or a grilled filet of mahi mahi, you’ll find something to satisfy at one of the local Volcano HI restaurants. Stay at Volcano Village Estates and start making reservations now to experience the diverse cuisine of the Big Island.