Ranked #3 · Big Island Road-Trip Food Guide: 10 Stops Around Hawaii Island

Seafood Bar and Grill

4.5(1,735)

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Location & Hours

Address

61-3642 Kawaihae Rd
Waimea, HI 96743
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

SaturdayClosed

Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(808) 880-9393

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About Seafood Bar and Grill

Bar/grill with an eclectic menu featuring lots of seafood, plus tiki lounge-like decor & a patio.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 1,735 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Paula

in the last week

We went in with a party of 8. The owner met us at the door and told us not to come in until he told us we could. Wanting to set together we ask if we could put 2 tables together. The owner was extreme...

Doug Baer

a week ago

nitvid

a week ago

Rude bartenders. I never rate anyone this low!

Brendan Fisher

2 weeks ago

Nice and relaxing to finally find a restaurant that has sit down ordering and waitresses. Great waitress and great food!

Gloria Burkhart

2 weeks ago

Great service-reasonable prices Awesome appetizers, dinner and drinks Highly recommend

Roger Cohn

a week ago

This is a well known hot spot for locals. The owner, Dave, greeted us and have me a tour of the bar memorabilia. This was built on the water before the harbor was built in the 1950's. Now the water is...

Roger Cohn

2 weeks ago

Maybe the best restaurant experience ever. Met the owner on the way in. Tuesday night prime rib to die for. Everything was great from Happy Hour drinks to Pecan Pie dessert. The server, Matt, the owne...

Steve Walker

in the last week

I ate here about five years ago on a previous visit, and I couldn’t get over how some of the dishes I ordered that I’ve had in the past were exactly the same. The consistency of this place is excellen...

christina warburton

3 weeks ago

Danna was an incredible server. The food is amazing! I highly recommend the steamed fish plate….oh! So delicious! The Mai Tai and ribs were amazing too!! This is definitely a GEM! So cute inside. Don’...

Keegan Brenneman

3 weeks ago

This place was excellent! Once we got past a fairly grumpy host, our server (Donny?) was great. He was very knowledgeable and fun and got us set up with a fantastic meal

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides an exceptional dining experience with consistently high praise from customers. Many reviewers emphasized memorable visits and overall satisfaction.

Customer Favorites

The smoked prime rib (Tuesday special) and steamed fish plate are highly recommended. The Mai Tai and ribs also received positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a cute and historic interior, with interesting memorabilia related to its past. Several reviewers specifically praised the friendly and knowledgeable servers (Danna, Matt, and Donny). The owner, Dave, is also mentioned for his welcoming demeanor and tours.

Value & Quality

The food quality is described as amazing and delicious, with reasonable prices, especially considering the location. Consistency in food preparation over several years was highlighted.

Areas for Improvement

The only area for improvement mentioned was the initial interaction with a grumpy host.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the welcoming owner and the historical aspect of the location, as well as the food quality, making the restaurant a "gem" despite the industrial surroundings.