Everyone loves a sunset, and it doesn’t get much better than the ones seen from the islands. Whether you’re enjoying a romantic meal with your partner on the terrace or celebrating a milestone with the whole family, no meal, music, or candlelight will set the mood quite like sky dappled in pinks, oranges, and purples. Here are some of the top places on the Big Island to get the best of both worlds — great dining options and prime sunset views.
We have cross-checked our picks with top sites, like Frommer’s, Hawai’i Magazine, and Trip Advisor, to make sure we're offering the best sunset dining for you to enjoy on the Big Island. Bon appétit!
1 North Kaniku Drive Kohala Coast, Hawaii (808) 885-5778
You can sit and enjoy one of the most spectacular views while listening to live Hawaiian music while you dine. You may need to pinch yourself just a bit because you’ll truly have found yourself in paradise. Located inside the Fairmont Orchid Hotel on the Kohala Coast, this restaurant can accompany small, intimate parties or larger groups. There are some delicious seafood dishes, as well as some rare specialties like their Big Island Venison. We recommended bringing friends so you can try everything on the menu as you take in the scenery.
Open daily for dinner from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Reservations recommended.
You really can’t beat the location here! It’s in downtown Kona, and it’s right on the water. The service is top-notch, and the food happens to be good as well. The menu is brilliant. There’s a raw bar for starters, and entrees have some real gems, like their Seared and Sesame-Crusted Ahi or the Molokai Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi. There’s a separate vegetarian and gluten-free menu as well. If you’re in Kona, make a reservation for Huggo’s, it’s one place you don’t want to miss.
Open every day for liquid happy hour from 4 pm to 5 pm and dinner service from 5 pm to 9 pm.
This oceanfront casual eatery is a great place to have a laid-back and delightful meal as you call it the end of another beautiful Hawaiian day. The drink list is just as long as the food menu, so there’s a little something here to spark everyone’s interest. Serving authentic Hawaiian cuisine with an eclectic twist, their dishes represent both the land and the sea.
Open daily for breakfast from 6:30 am to 10 am and lunch/dinner from 12 pm to 9 pm.
Farm-to-table food with your toes in the sand as you sip on a Mai Tai, sounds like a dream come true. This casual beachfront restaurant is a great place to try their Low & Slow Baby Back Ribs served with a Hoisin-Guava BBQ sauce and a side of their tasty coconut coleslaw. It’s also a great place to enjoy a cocktail before you sit down and dine as the sun sets over the horizon.
Open daily from 8 am to 9 pm. Dinner is 3 pm to 9 pm, with live music starting at 5 pm.
Inside the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, this beautiful restaurant is both open-air and oceanfront. This award-winning eatery is serving a menu that’s 75% from the sea and local farms. Their motto is R.S.A. which means regional, seasonal, and artisanal. Enjoy your dinner as the sun sets and your desert under the stars.
Open daily for breakfast from 6:30 am to 11 am and dinner from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Located in the remote and unique landscape of Volcano National Park, this historical retreat is unlike any other experience you’ll find in Hawai’i. The Volcano House was established in 1846 with 33 guest rooms, ten cabins, sixteen campgrounds, and two restaurants, and has welcomed many guests including Mark Twain. If you stay at the Volcano House you'll be able to enjoy their room service. And if you're just driving through, order take away and eat, well, Volcano side!
The Rim at Volcano House is open for breakfast from 7 am to 10:30 am, for lunch from 11 am to 2:30 pm, and for dinner from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. In-room dining is available if you are staying there from 11 am to 10 pm. Uncle George’s Lounge is open daily from 11 am to 9:30 pm.
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