From The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
Best Nearby Brunch (Restaurants)
(10 Overall Closest)

Metro: Big Island, HI

Kamuela Provision Company
(Restaurants - Brunch)
425 Waikoloa Beach Dr Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa  HI  96738 • 808-886-1234
Distance: ~3.62 mi
User Rating: 9.5 / 10
        Description: KOHALA. Specializing in Pacific Rim-influenced cuisine, this restaurant offers tables with sweeping views of the ocean and of dramatic island sunsets. Refined yet unpretentious, the Provision Company prepares dishes using only locally grown produce and fresh-caught seafood. Headliners include a seafood mixed grille with Hawaiian fish and Maine lobster in a lemongrass herb sauce. Landlubbers will want to try the likes of the Big Island Luau for two, served with a pupu platter and your choice of pork rib chop, beef brochette, grilled scallops, or fresh fish.

Daniel Thiebaut
(Restaurants - Brunch)
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.

Bamboo Restaurant
(Restaurants - Brunch)
Akoni Pule Hwy at Hwy 270, Hawi  HI  96719 • 808-889-5555
Distance: ~17.99 mi
        Description: KOHALA COAST. Take a step back in time and experience Big Island living the way it was before modern resorts and development took over. Once a hotel and later a grocery, the building that houses this popular restaurant (which dates from 1911) has been almost completely restored to its original state and features a green saloon-like facade, bamboo and koa wood accents, and hardwood flooring. Featured dishes include Hawaii Thai or macadamia nut-crusted maki, sesame-nori crusted tiger prawns, and smoked Kalua pork and cabbage. A gallery inside the restaurant showcases local art, especially woodworking.

Kona Beach Restaurant
(Restaurants - Brunch)
75-5660 Palani Rd King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona  HI  96740 • 808-329-2911 • 808-331-6347
Distance: ~23.15 mi
        Description: KONA COAST. No matter which table you're given, you'll be granted a view of the ocean and plenty of wonderful food. American standards and Hawaiian favorites grace the menus, and the champagne brunch buffet is chock full of seafood, pancakes, meats, and fresh tropical fruits. Other themed dinner buffets are scheduled throughout the week and include a seafood buffet, Hawaiian buffet, and prime rib buffet. Fun and family-friendly.

Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill
(Restaurants - Brunch)
75-5995 Kuakini Hwy Pottery Terrace Center, Kailua Kona  HI  96740 • 808-327-0209
Distance: ~23.15 mi
        Description: KAILUA-KONA. Well-credentialed chefs at this popular establishment focus on thoughtful preparations of freshly-caught fish, chicken, and beef. Dinner favorites include curry-crusted ahi, beef short ribs, and Szechuan pepper pork loin with purple sweet potato mashers. Lunch also sees a brisk business, thanks to filling turkey burgers, Ohana Cobb salads, and items like spicy teriyaki beef bowls. On weekends, there's the added draw of dancing and live music, starting at 8:30pm.

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