Blazin’ Steaks at Waikaloa King's Shops is the most popular plate lunch/dinner eatery. The restaurant offers a steak, rice and salad plate with a soft drink for only $6. Other choices include grilled chicken with teriyaki, shrimp or fish with a choice of sauces, also for $6, or a combination plate for $7.
Cafe Pesto at South Kohala Coast/Kawaihae Harbor. It's a 15-minute drive from Waikoloa. The menu features fresh local seafood, exotic pizzas, colorful eclectic salads and Asian inspired pastas and risottos.
Kau Kau Kona Restaurant at 75-5722 Hanama Pl. Kailua, Kona. It's a 15-minute drive from Kona Airport. Local combo platter, seafood, chicken, pork such as Kailua Pork with Cabbage, burgers, beef, salad, saimin, etc.
