From The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Best Nearby French (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Big Island, HI Daniel Thiebaut (Restaurants - French) 65-1259 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela  HI  96743-8406 • 808-887-2200 Distance: ~8.39 mi User Rating: 4.6666 / 10         Description: KAMUELA. A native of Lorraine, France, Daniel Thiebaut brings to the Big Island distinct French flair and dazzles patrons with his propensity for adding Asian or Polynesian culinary touches. The restaurant, located in the historic Chock In Store building (circa 1900), is set in verdant Waimea ranch country and is a favorite with romantics, who adore its antiques, local curiosities, uniquely appointed tables, and multi-hued Sig Zane fabrics (a must for any Hawaiian restaurant worth its salt). Featured dishes include crab cakes with corn and lemongrass-coconut lobster sauce, Hunan-style rack of lamb with eggplant compote, and wok-fried scallops with Asian-style risotto and coconut dressing. La Bourgogne (Restaurants - French) 77-6400 Nalani St, Kailua-Kona  HI  96740 • 808-329-6711 Distance: ~24.81 mi         Description: KONA COAST. South of Kailua-Kona, this cozy cottage eatery prepares the Big Island's finest fare, and most of its top dishes feature Gallic flair. Unpretentious yet elegant, the restaurant is a favorite with local romantics, who adore the intimate setting and admirable wine list. Beautifully presented New Zealand mussels steamed in apple cider and cognac, osso bucco, sweetbreads, and roast duck à l'orange are but a few of the tempting entrees. As one might expect, La Bourgogne boasts a quintessential French knack for creating superior desserts, as the delectable lemon tartlette attests. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.