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Zoey

Joined in 2020

Food scene

Foster's Kitchen

If you are looking to dine close, Foster's kitchen has quality dining with farm-fresh and island-raised choices. Cocktails are all made fresh! Right overlooking the Ocean! PS make sure to make reservations.

100 locals recommend

Foster's Kitchen

75-5805 Ali‘i Dr

100 locals recommend

On the Rocks

Sunset music in the sand during the weekends! It's a bit pricy and not my favorite food but the entertainment is good and drinks are usually strong.

25 locals recommend

On the Rocks

75-5824 Kahakai Road

25 locals recommend

Sunset music in the sand during the weekends! It's a bit pricy and not my favorite food but the entertainment is good and drinks are usually strong.

Sushi Sam

Excellent sushi and price point! Sam is a renowned chef from Kukio who split off and started his own restaurant. I love to order the sweet shrimp as an appetizer, Make sure to make resrvations!

6 locals recommend

Sushi Sam

75-5626 Kuakini Highway

6 locals recommend

Excellent sushi and price point! Sam is a renowned chef from Kukio who split off and started his own restaurant. I love to order the sweet shrimp as an appetizer, Make sure to make resrvations!

Tunaichi Sushi & Noodle

Hole-in-the-wall sushi joint! Located just below Gertrude's jazz bar. I recommend making a reservation here for Thursday night and then going upstairs to dance!

11 locals recommend

Tunaichi Sushi & Noodle

75-5699 Ali‘i Dr

11 locals recommend

Hole-in-the-wall sushi joint! Located just below Gertrude's jazz bar. I recommend making a reservation here for Thursday night and then going upstairs to dance!

Pueo's Osteria, LLC

If you find yourself in Waikoloa and are looking for something besides fish and local cuisine we love this family-run restaurant! Great wine selection, full bar, and we love the gnocchi!

40 locals recommend

Pueo's Osteria, LLC

68-1820 Waikoloa Rd

40 locals recommend

If you find yourself in Waikoloa and are looking for something besides fish and local cuisine we love this family-run restaurant! Great wine selection, full bar, and we love the gnocchi!

Moon and Turtle

If youre in Hilo! This is a must must must! Make sure to make reservations

41 locals recommend

Moon and Turtle

51 Kalakaua St

41 locals recommend

If youre in Hilo! This is a must must must! Make sure to make reservations

Journey to Good Health Cafe LLC

Healthy Vegan Option! We are limited on quality healthy food options but Journey cafe is just down the road and fantastic! I love the smokey mushroom pocket & Journey salad! They deliver, dine in, & togo. If you dine in make sure to try their plant based ice cream!

12 locals recommend

Journey to Good Health Cafe LLC

75-5729 Ali‘i Dr

12 locals recommend

Gypsea Gelato Kailua-Kona Coconut Grove Marketplace

YUM!!! The best Gelato hands down & it's only 5min away...if that! I love pistachio & mauka trail!

27 locals recommend

Gypsea Gelato Kailua-Kona Coconut Grove Marketplace

75-5809 Ali‘i Dr

27 locals recommend

YUM!!! The best Gelato hands down & it's only 5min away...if that! I love pistachio & mauka trail!

Big Island Brewhaus

If you are passing through Waimea we love Big Island Bewhaus!

88 locals recommend

Big Island Brewhaus

64-1066 Mamalahoa Hwy

88 locals recommend

If you are passing through Waimea we love Big Island Bewhaus!

The Fish And The Hog

Passing through Waimea? Smoke house with great drinks & Burgers!

53 locals recommend

The Fish And The Hog

64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd

53 locals recommend

Passing through Waimea? Smoke house with great drinks & Burgers!

Merriman's Big Island

Make the beautiful drive to Waimea for a Michelan Fine dining experience!

102 locals recommend

Merriman's Big Island

65-1227 Opelo Rd

102 locals recommend

Make the beautiful drive to Waimea for a Michelan Fine dining experience!

CanoeHouse

Spend a day exploring the beautiful beaches up north and top it off with an excellent fine dining experience! Make sure to make a reservation!

24 locals recommend

CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr

24 locals recommend

Spend a day exploring the beautiful beaches up north and top it off with an excellent fine dining experience! Make sure to make a reservation!

The Coffee Shack

Breakfast with a view! It is a tourist destination so very busy but for good reason! I recommend stopping for breakfast on your way to a south adventure! On your way to enjoy kayaking across to captain cook monument, or a south point itself!

137 locals recommend

The Coffee Shack

83-5799 Mamalahoa Hwy

137 locals recommend

Keei Cafe

Family owned business. I recommend booking mamalahoa hottubs (you'll need a reservation for both) and having dinner here after!

42 locals recommend

Keei Cafe

79-7511 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd

42 locals recommend

Family owned business. I recommend booking mamalahoa hottubs (you'll need a reservation for both) and having dinner here after!

Willie's Hot Chicken

Locals love this spot for fried chicken, beer, and music Friday-Sunday in their pavillion

20 locals recommend

Willie's Hot Chicken

74-5599 Pawai Pl

20 locals recommend

Locals love this spot for fried chicken, beer, and music Friday-Sunday in their pavillion

Don's Mai Tai Bar

Sunset view and maithais

38 locals recommend

Don's Mai Tai Bar

75-5852 Ali‘i Dr

38 locals recommend

Sunset view and maithais

Latin Dancing

Gertrude's Jazz Bar

Thursday Night Latin Night! Live band Fuego I only recommend going on Thursday night. You will need a reservation through yelp. **Insider tip: Do not eat here or expect good service or drinks. We usually dine below at the little hole-in-the-wall sushi place Sushi Cocorro & drink sake & beers. Or have drinks at the shark shack between sets!

60 locals recommend

Gertrude's Jazz Bar

75-5699 Ali‘i Drive

60 locals recommend

City/town information

Hawi

Adorable little town on the way to Pololu valley! Enjoy food, coffee, drinks, and art galleries! Don't blink, you might miss it!

88 locals recommend

Hawi

88 locals recommend

Adorable little town on the way to Pololu valley! Enjoy food, coffee, drinks, and art galleries! Don't blink, you might miss it!

Holualoa

Nestled up Mauka (toward the mountain) is beautiful Historical Holualoa. Known for its Art Galleries & Coffee! It is slowly making a come back after the shutdown. Holuakoa Cafe is opening back up under new owner. Make sure to schedule a spa day at Malama I ke Ola!

57 locals recommend

Holualoa

57 locals recommend

Spa & Holistic Health

Malama i ke Ola Holistic Health Center

Spa day & retreat to Holualoa Nestled in the heart of Holualoa, Malama I Ke Ola offers spa treatments with Zoey Esthetics, Acupuncture with Denice Murphy, yoga, massage, reiki, rolfing, and more!

Malama i ke Ola Holistic Health Center

76-5914 Mamalahoa Highway

Spa day & retreat to Holualoa Nestled in the heart of Holualoa, Malama I Ke Ola offers spa treatments with Zoey Esthetics, Acupuncture with Denice Murphy, yoga, massage, reiki, rolfing, and more!

Best kept secret date night!

Mamalahoa Hot Tubs & Massage

Honeymoon or Anniversary? This is the perfect way to unwind, listen to the beautiful sounds of the rainforest, pack a bottle of wine & charcuterie board (request with me) followed by a massage!

14 locals recommend

Mamalahoa Hot Tubs & Massage

81-1016 St John's Rd

14 locals recommend

Honeymoon or Anniversary? This is the perfect way to unwind, listen to the beautiful sounds of the rainforest, pack a bottle of wine & charcuterie board (request with me) followed by a massage!

Local Brew!

Ola Brew

Visit Kona and Hilo location! Monday nights in Kona are trivia nights & Tuesday in Hilo!

64 locals recommend

Ola Brew

74-5598 Luhia St

64 locals recommend

Visit Kona and Hilo location! Monday nights in Kona are trivia nights & Tuesday in Hilo!

Big Island Brewhaus

Swing in here on your way to Hilo if you took the scenic route! PS I always swing in here after I do the white road mission!

88 locals recommend

Big Island Brewhaus

64-1066 Mamalahoa Hwy

88 locals recommend

Swing in here on your way to Hilo if you took the scenic route! PS I always swing in here after I do the white road mission!

Kona Brewing Company

I wouldn't consider them local anymore but still a fun visit to say yah did it!

226 locals recommend

Kona Brewing Company

74-5612 Pawai Pl

226 locals recommend

I wouldn't consider them local anymore but still a fun visit to say yah did it!

Puna Chocolate Company - Kona

This sneaky little spot has a new bar that opened up! Their menu infuses their chocolate yum! ps you can walk downthestairs from Kona Brew while you are waiting foryour table. Also, some other shops to visit!