Where to Dine on Valentine's Day

[Bill]

My first choice would be Kilauea Lodge in Volcano. Always a pleasant drive up and back and can be coupled with a visit to the Park.
Bill.

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McDonalds

[John S. Rabi]

quote:

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Originally posted by KathyH

If I were near Pahoa, I would check out Paolo's, but I'm not sure if the service is up to handling a holiday crush, from some old posts that I recall. John Rabi is a huge fan of theirs.

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Kilauea Lodge or Paolo's would be my choices. They both consistently are excellent.

Aloha,
John S. Rabi, GM,ARB,BFT,CM,CBR,FHS,PB,RB
808.989.1314
http://www.JohnRabi.com
Typically Tropical Properties
"The Next Level of Service!"

[punafish]

When Paolo's is good, it's really good. But it's been "hit-or-miss" for me these days. Our last two times it was mediocre. I'm wondering if they have two cooks?

Tim

[Kelena]

I hate to hijack my own thread, but have any Punawebbers been to Merriman's? I would like to experience it because the chef (former chef, actually, I think) emphasizes local ingredients and I love Kamuela (the place I would have chose had I known it existed!).

[John S. Rabi]

Glen, you certainly should go to Merriman's, Peter (the owner) is a very well respected chef and he really is using local ingredients only. He even has a "Farm Tour" and he takes people to the farms he buys his produce from. I have eaten there several times and can only rave about his food.

Aloha,
John S. Rabi, GM,ARB,BFT,CM,CBR,FHS,PB,RB
808.989.1314
http://www.JohnRabi.com
Typically Tropical Properties
"The Next Level of Service!"

[kani-lehua]

we ate at pescatore when we first arrived. i'd give it a thumbs up. but, we were only able to make selections off the bar menu. so had the fresh fish sandwich.

has anyone eaten at the following:

nihon restaurant on banyan drive
seaside seafood restaurant & aquaculture farm on kalaniana'ole ave
cafe concerto on kilauea avenue
jay's island tapas on kilauea avenue
sombat's fresh thai cuisine on kanoelehua ave

if so, would you give them a thumbs up/down?


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reflect, repent and reboot.
order shall return."

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[missydog1]

nihon restaurant on banyan drive
thumbs down for service and seating
seaside seafood restaurant & aquaculture farm on kalaniana'ole ave
thumbs up for aloha and fresh fish, not so much ambience
cafe concerto on kilauea avenue
don't know
jay's island tapas on kilauea avenue
don't know
sombat's fresh thai cuisine on kanoelehua ave
love it

[kani-lehua]

thanks for the reviews, kathy! i want to try sombat's.

"chaos reigns within.
reflect, repent and reboot.
order shall return."

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[ef9]

Hilo Hawaiian all you can eat buffet.