Must-see restaurants in Puna

  • Uncle Robert's Wednesday Night Market

    Puna

    The place to be on a Wednesday night is the late Uncle Robert's family compound where a significant percentage of the population turns out to live aloha…

  • Pahoa Fresh Fish

    Puna

    We're not sure if it serves anything besides fish'n'chips...we've never felt the need to ask. The battered and fried ono and mahimahi (and salmon, ahi or…

  • Pele's Kitchen

    Puna

    Fat pancakes, flavorful scrambles or hearty French toast, all made from scratch. This is breakfast the way it was meant to be. You won't find a more…

  • Nicoco

    Puna

    Naysayers are immediately converted upon tasting hip young Ashley's executions of her and husband Sean's wildly creative vegan gelato flavors (some 500 in…

  • Paolo's Bistro

    Puna

    The cuisine and atmosphere is in such a different league from anything else in Puna, you'll be excused for thinking you've been transported to Northern…

  • Tin Shack Bakery

    Puna

    Where Puna gets its morning coffee and breakfast bagels. All of Puna. At the same time. Which makes for fascinating people-watching and startlingly…

  • Honi Wai Cafe

    Puna

    Grab a fresh hot pastrami sandwich on your way through or enjoy the open dining area – a mix of contemporary chic and country cottage – while you sip a…

  • Kaleo's Bar & Grill

    Puna

    Serving burgers and pasta and an array of island-fusion fare – such as tempura ahi (yellowfin tuna) roll, orzo pasta salad and coconut chicken curry – in…

  • The Hub

    Puna

    From Tuesday to Thursday, you'll likely find tacos, hearty Hawaiian dishes and organic coffee (Helloo Sunshine Cafe, Pahoa's best!) served out of food…

  • Ning's Thai Cuisine

    Puna

    Reliable, above-average Thai food with an emphasis on local, organic ingredients. The green curry is usually top notch, as is the authentic green papaya…

  • Island Naturals

    Puna

    Find organic produce, healthy sandwiches, hot mains and the local nouveau hippie crowd.

  • Spoonful Cafe

    Puna

    Of Keaʻau's three Asian-inspired restaurants, Spoonful has been consistently the most dependable. Serves standard Thai fare in a comfortable space set…

  • Malama Market

    Puna

    Pahoa's biggest grocer is best for basics and known for its diverse and excellent poke (seasoned cubes of raw fish; $12 per lb) selection.