Hawaii Vacations: 9 places to eat

There are many excellent restaurants and dining in Hawaii. Here is a small selection of places to enjoy a good meal.

Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant - This is a bed and breakfast inn Volcano National Park. Meals range from traditional American / European wild game. They have a good selection of wines. The atmosphere is a blend of traditional and modern. Brunch is for overnight guests. The dinner is open to the public. Reservations are required.

TexDrive-In and Restaurant - A great place to house Portuguese specialties. They are famous for their Malasadas (puffy fried dough with sugar and eaten hot rolled). They are also different chutneys, sauces, desserts and coffee.

Bamboo Restaurant & Gallery - This is best places to enjoy a look and feel of old Hawaii. You feel surrounded by bamboo walls and comfortable furniture with a display of cultural art. Waiters and waitresses dressed in traditional costume serve Hawaiiandelicious tropical drinks in coconut shells. ideal place to enjoy a traditional Hawaiian meal. Have fun on Friday and Saturday.

Iceland Lava Java - Need a fix of caffeine in the morning? Stop and get some delicious Kona Coffee and pastries out of this world. You can also e-mail via the Internet (fee).

Kawaihae Harbor Grill - A great place if you love fresh lobster and seafood. The service is very good and children.

Bubba GumpShrimp Company - a nice place for families to enjoy great shrimp and seafood. Features memorabilia from the movie Forest Gump. It also serves ribs, steaks and pasta dishes. It 'a fun, noisy and the service is excellent. Bubba would be proud.

Ken's House of Pancakes - won several People's Choice Awards and is known for the best breakfast in Hawaii with a. Ken is open 24 hours a day, every day, and serves a wide selection of dishes - from spaghetti to Kahlua pig.All-you-can-eat deals on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Lulu's - Looking for a relaxing place to enjoy a meal? Head on over to Lulu where you can relax and watch the surf across the street while eating a nice selection of burgers, fries, fish tacos and the like. They also serve beer and mixed drinks.

Ocean Sushi Deli - a place famous for very fresh sushi and seafood. Menu favorites include: Ahi Poke, fried limpets, Chewy Taco salad, big island roll, and SakeSteamed scallops.