Restaurants near Kawaihae Harbor

We thoroughly enjoyed our first dining experience at Meridia last night! The atmosphere was relaxing, the view absolutely stunning, and the food, delicious . We’ll definitely be back to explore more of the menu because we couldn’t get enough of what we ordered. Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully balanced. As fans of octopus, we were blown away by Meridia’s preparation, it’s now our favorite. The chicken empanadas, short rib, and of course, the paella were all perfectly cooked. A special thank you to Chef Sotirios Kontos for taking the time to introduce himself and chat. It was a memorable night from start to finish!

Great food, service was amazing and views were 10/10!

We had a wonderful experience! The food, service, and ambience were all outstanding. They went out of their way to ensure allergy accommodation for our group and also really made my husband’s birthday special. A really great place, we will return!

The waitress was very kind and helpful. The food was good, ambiance beautiful . We enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!

Our second visit to Hau Tree, this time just the two of us, and it was just as memorable. The restaurant is currently undergoing renovations, but it didn’t affect the experience. We were happy to see our previous server, Conor, and requested to sit in his section—he was amazing last time and didn’t disappoint. With a new menu, we asked for his recommendations and ended up with a customized pizza and the birria tacos—both were outstanding. The pizza had a rich, smoky flavor, and the tacos were absolutely delicious. Huge thanks to Conor for the great service and suggestions. A perfect date night!