meridia

Name: meridia
Address: 62-100 Kaunaoa Dr, Kamuela, HI, United States, 96743-9749
Telephone: (808) 880-1111
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1146 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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Inspired by the Mediterranean, dedicated to the islands. Featuring a charcuterie and crudo bar, brilliant cocktails, and an award winning global wine list framed by the forever views of Hapuna Beach, Meridia presents innovative cuisine in an unrivaled setting. Named by Hawaii Magazine as 2019's Best New Big Island Restaurant, and 2018 Restaurant of the Year by the American Culinary Federation.
Located at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 16, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

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Takeout

(808) 880-1111

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 880-1111
Website
http://www.meridiarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Peter Abarcar Jr.
Catering
Available upon request
Private party facilities
Meridia offers a variety of private dining experiences including private lanai dinners for larger groups, Romantic Meridia for Two, and specialty dinners in our Ravello room. Please contact Meridia Manager Kyli Dodson at kdodson@westinhapunabeach.com for details.
Private party contact
wlee@hapunabeachprincehotel.com: (808) 880-3025

Location
62-100 Kaunaoa Dr Kamuela, HI 96743-9749
Neighborhood
Kohala Coast
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking, Self Parking in Covered Garage
Entertainment
Nightly Entertainment at the Lobby Bar of the Hotel
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Kabocha Squash Bisque$12.00
Coconut Milk, Smoked Paprika Pepitas
Beet & Island Tomato Salad$18.00
Mixed Big Island Berry Junior Jam, Big Island Goat Cheese, Oro Di Rufolo Oil
Waimea Greens Salad$15.00
Vine Ripen Tomatoes, Hilo Hearts of Palm, Marcona Almonds, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Greek Goddess Salad$17.00
Chopped Baby Romaine, Charred Vegetables, Feta, Chickpeas, Kalamata Olives, Feta Stuffed Fried Bread
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Mojo Verde, `Ulu Bravas, Big Island Fiddle Head Fern Salad, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Shish Kebabs$16.00
Island Catch & Premium Beef, Lemon Couscous, Salsa Verde, Sweety Drop Peppers, Piripiri Sauce
Frito Misto$18.00
Calamari, Kaua`i Shrimp, Chilies, Garden Vegetables, Ali`i Mushrooms, Olena Aioli, Parmesan
Gambas al Ajillo$17.00
Sautéed Kaua`i Shrimp, Arugula, Smoked Paprika, Garlic
Meridia Cataplana$20.00
Island Wild Boar Sausage, Kona Clams, Kaua`i Shrimp, White Wine, Garden Chili, Polenta Croutons

Fresh Crudo + Bar

Wild Ahi Crudo$18.00
Hawaiian Sea Asparagus, Garden Citrus Gastrique, Grilled Island Pineapple, Kona Salt, Arugula
Charcuterie Plate de Maison$29.00
Jamon Iberico - "Spanish Cured Ham" Prosciutto di Parma - "Italian Carved Ham" 'Nduja - spicy, spreadable pork salumi Castelvetrano Olives - olives from Southern Italy. Daily Charcuterie de Mason Preserved Wild Caught Catch Bresaola - aged salted beef House Made Pickles, Lavosh
Oyster Crudo*$24.00
Liliko`i Vinegar, Spicy Soffrito; 6 oysters per order
Caprese$17.00
Ho Farms Tomatoes, Garden Basil, Burrata Cheese, Almond Pesto, Terracuza EVOO
Keahole Abalone Escabeche$27.00
Garden Coriander Leaf-Garlic Chive Vinaigrette, Pickled Mustard Seeds, EVOO
Bacon Wrapped Dates$16.00
Passion Mustard, Manchego Cheese, Arugula
Stuffed Piquillos$15.00
Punachicks Chicken, Marcona Almonds, Dried Mango, Manchego

Flatbreads

PFA$21.00
Prosciutto, Figs, Arugula, Pecorino Cheese
Margherita$19.00
Pomodoro, Garden Basil, Mozzarella Cheese, HO Farms Baby Tomatoes
Daily Inspired Flatbread
- MP

From the Sea

Pesce Ala Meridia
Ask your server about our day boat catch offering!
- MP
Almond Crusted Ahi*$45.00
Organic Freekeh, Wilted Garden Greens, Almond Pesto, Beurre Rouge
Grilled Branzino*$55.00
Whole European Seabass, Watercress and Pipinola Shoots, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lemon Herb Rice
Paella Mixta$52.00
Bomba Rice, Wild Pork Sausage, Chicken, Peas, Saffron, Kaua`i Shrimp, Clams. Due to the nature of this dish, please allow 20 minutes for proper cooking
Seared Scallops$47.00
Crispy Pasta Fideo, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Arugula Vinaigrette, Hearts of Palm & Sweet Corn Relish

From the Garden

Herb Roasted Cauliflower Steak$33.00
Garden Vegetables, Wilted Garden Kale, Crispy Polenta, Herb Vinaigrette
Island Mushroom Risotto$38.00
Garlic Sautéed Island Mushroom Medley, Porcini Powder, Truffle Oil, Parmesan

From the Range

Braised Big Island Short Rib$45.00
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Thyme Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Broccolini, Natural Jus
Punachicks "Brick Chicken"$40.00
Hilo Hearts of Palm Puree, Roasted Island Vegetables, Natural Anise Jus, Garden Honey-Preserved Lemon Marmalade
Grilled Baby Rack of Lamb$49.00
Pasta Fregola, Basil, Garden Ratatouille, Mint Oil
Pork Milanese$45.00
Breaded Heritage Pork Chop, Mostarda, Pepper Greens, Saffron Risotto
Solomilo*$49.00
New York Strip Steak, Black Garlic Romesco, Grilled Hamakua Mushrooms, Garden Eggplant, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Kona Coffee Demi Glace
Big Island Wild Boar Ragu$43.00
House Made Pappardelle Pasta, Shaved Big Island Goat Parmesan, Island Mushrooms, Garden Gremolata

Sides

Bread Refill$5.00
Balsamic, Olive Oil
Broccolini Frito$10.00
Garden Limone
Charred Brussel Sprouts$12.00
Guanciale Vinaigrette
Saffron Risotto$15.00
Sauteed Island Mushrooms$12.00
Garlic, Kona Salt
Roasted Fingerlings$10.00
Garden Herb Gremolata
Grilled Asparagus$10.00
Plancha Fried Puna Egg, Parmesan

What 1,146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Hawaii / Big Island
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Snorks
Washington DC
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding paella! Enough for us both. Chef Junior came by our table to thank us for our praise of the dish. Wonderful seating under a full moon. Gracious service. Best meal on the Big Island bar none.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was really delicious be it on the expensive side. The server was really lovely but wow it was very slow probably from staffing issues. Dinner took almost 3 hours and we didn’t even get our drinks for at least 45 min from the time we sat down. Beautiful outdoor seating.
M
Maria
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food3service2ambience4
We arrived 5:45 for a 7pm reservation hoping to get seated early. We understand that restaurants can get busy but they didn't even try to accommodate us whatsoever. There were empty tables when we arrived and still we did not get seated til 7pm. Mind you we were only two top! We only had appetizers and were done by 7:40pm. The food was mediocre. (grilled octopus and misto fristo). We would have tried entrees but was so disappointed with the wait and service that we couldn't wait to leave. We visited from Maui and what a shame that our neighbor island could not exhibit any aloha spirit.
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Dominique
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server Michael was knowledgeable and courteous and the food runners were very pleasant. I had the scallops which I greatly enjoyed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
5 star ambience and service! Ahi tuna and scallop main courses were okay; have had better at less-rated restaurants. The bacon- wrapped dates and Greek salad were outstanding! Prices are high in Hawaii; likely higher at the Westin Hapuna (home to Meridia), but $16 for a 6oz pour of an average red, and 20 for a house cosmo seemed excessive. Piano bar lounge was very nice.
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molalvr
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service5ambience5
Had dinner twice while on vacation. Both times very disappointing. Shrimp had strange flavor - inedible, short ribs too sweet, ahi poke had too much marinade, was hard and slimey, New York steak good but eggplant with it way undercooked and potatoes dry and tasteless. On the positive side, servers were super friendly and attentive, setting is divine. I love this hotel but they need a new chef.
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Aced
Charleston
134 reviews
vip
5.0
134 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dinner on the island and great service from Marita. We shared everything and found all the food creative and delicious. We started with octopus, ahi and beet salad followed by whole fish. I can’t remember the last time we had such a tasty and well put together meal from start to finish.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staying at the Westin and reserved table for Mothers Day. The entire experience was excellent. My wife of 31 years was well pleased as was I.
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Scott
Hawaii
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience5
Nice little spot on the ocean. Reasonable date night. Food tasted good and was beautifully served with good colors and flowers on the plate. Service was lackluster. I wouldn’t drive from Hilo to go dinner here again, I’d say if you’re in the area and want someplace semi-nice to eat I would go here once.
SS
SteveS
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service2ambience5
Amazing food and ambience. Service while very friendly was extremely slow and poorly coordinated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Fabulous service- delicious dinner- Sat outside- Just need uplighting on trees and ocean. Was very dark, but could hear the ocean.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a wonderful time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
The hostess was extremely rude when we arrived 15 minutes after our 7 pm reservation. She had already charged a $200 no show fee and gave away our special ocean front table even though there were several open tables. She sat us in the bar next to a table with a baby with no waiter and the bartender did his best to wait on us, but we waited 45 minutes for blah food. The cocktails were good but stay away from the dry untasty tiramisu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the time we sat down to the time we left, everything was perfection. Our server, Ramel was everything! The paella was very good and the Opaka paka was fantastic. I highly recommend Meridia. The ambiance cannot be beat.
PD
PD2017
Hawaii
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beautiful setting. Great service. Chef Peter Abarcar is terrific. Unfortunately a large corporate party was distactingly noisy (although the live music for them was really nice).
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and even better food. The vegetarian options were delicious and I recommend the cauliflower steak and caprese salad.
AR
ArtR
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Beautiful setting. Good great
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Outstanding food! Service took some time to get going, but once it did it was really great. Overall an awesome experience.
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Luv2eat
Palm Springs
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Service was so slow and the food came out stale and cold. Really disappointing.
JR
JxxnRxxi
Hawaii
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We live in the area and regularly dine at Meridia. It is the best restaurant on the island, and that opinion comes from a person who has been a Director of Food & Beverage for 24 years. The menu is unique, all dishes are exceptionally good, the cocktails are innovative, the wine list is extensive, and the service is attentive. While some people might consider it expensive, it is a resort restaurant, and certainly worth the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Dined here the last 2 nights, food was good not amazing both nights. Paella was the best main we ordered, beet and tomato salad was great, and grilled octopus as well. Fresh baked bread with olive oil and balsamic, mmm. Service was up to par.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The special was amazing. The drinks were amazing. The cheesecake was good, no crust but still very good.
C
Connie
Tampa
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spectacular food and views. Love our waiter Michael who we’ve had multiple times.
ER
ERay
Seattle
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Service was very poor. I have been to this restaurant and always had a good experience. Last night wasn’t good. Food was not great and waitress seemed very disinterested in service. Maybe she was tired. We got bread after our meal as and had to ask multiple times for water. Drinks subpar
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lavina
Charlotte
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience4
Under staffed, 30 minute wait for a table on a booking, 30 mins to get a drink. (two nights in a row). Staff lovely, but overworked and unsupported by corporate making the experience mediocre. There is a 12 hour cancellation subject to a credit card payment, but you can't even cancel a reservation 48 hours before on open table-you have to call and then. it takes 4 hours before you can rebook the same time-slot at another restaurant .
SL
SteveL
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Locavores delight. Mostly local produce and mains. Beautiful setting.
D
Debbie
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service and Food were excellent!!! Beautiful restaurant inside and out. View was spectacular!! I would highly recommend this restaurant to all my friends!! Everyone there made this special day even more special!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Food was horrible. Meal was undercooked and underwhelming. A plate of microwaves frozen vegetables would’ve tasted better. So disappointing
Y
jyotiY
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and ambience with great service. Highly recommend this place!
JF
JanetF
Orange County
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
Had unpleasant experience in trying to get ahi cooked instead of raw. Fish ended up being ruined. Tried to say originally that fish was cooked medium when it was barely seared and raw throughout.
NY
NYCBenj
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dinner on the island. Food and service amazing.
AC
AmandaC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
We had the most amazing waitress! Judy, you’re an angel, I’d come back just to have you wait on me, thanks for making our night special and for your sincere kindness. The food was pretty sub-par though, we went a year ago and the food was fantastic, we even ordered the same dishes and it was vastly different than before. Bring your old chef back! For the price I doubt we will be back due to the food :(
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Arwel
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice views. Great menu. Wonderful appetizers. Fancy Mai Tais
FH
FuninHawaii
Denver
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
The restaurant was short staffed and we waited 40 minutes to even order after we were seated. The food we had was good.
LS
LauraS
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience4
Really expensive for poor service and small app portions. The Ragu was not good and the ribeye was too rich in flavor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall1food4service4ambience1
Despite having this reservation for several weeks we were forced to sit at the bar because they were over booked, we were even 15 min early… happy anniversary ☹️
SB
SkipB
Seattle
88 reviews
vip
1.0
88 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall1food3service2ambience1
Only two couples were waiting for tables in the large entry area, but the hostess stepped forward and yelled out names like at Red Lobster on a Friday night. When our turn came we were seated in a corridor with no view other than of empty tables and an exit. See photos. (This was a 5:45 seating so the restaurant was nearly empty.) The waiter came and read the specials from notes but knew nothing about the food on the menu. I ordered a 2016 Rioja but was offered the 2019 so I tried again. Ordered a 2016 Cabernet but was served the 2017 (same price but not as good vintage). Caprese salad had no mozzarella or basil; a burrata and bean sprouts instead. Evidently "Mediterranean-inspired cuisine" means they use the names of Mediterranean cuisine and serve something else. The mani-mahi, wild boar ragu and chocolate torte were good, not great. The design of the restaurant is beautiful but generic. We might have been in Chicago. It's poured concrete with a nice wood ceiling and interesting lighting but there is nothing Hawaiian (or Mediterranean) about it. Of the seven high-end dining experiences we had during our stay in South Kohala this was the worst but cost more than the best. All of the top restaurants at resorts along this coast offer very special, excellent food and wine and remarkable service. Meridia does not.
NP
NicoleP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from service, food, and ambience was amazing.
BG
BobG
Portland
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Meridia is one of the best restaurants on the Island. We have been here several times. The food is generally excellent. Last night my wife had superb saffron risotto. The beet and tomato salad and burrata were superb. My paella was ok, but there are better options on the menu. Service was ok.
BP
BPVL
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
One of our favs on the island! Service was a bit spotty this time, but food was awesome per usual

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

meridia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 880-1111.

meridia is rated 4.3 stars by 1146 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 16, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(808) 880-1111

62-100 Kaunaoa Dr Kamuela, HI 96743-9749

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kohala Coast
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking, Self Parking in Covered Garage
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter Abarcar Jr.
Entertainment
Nightly Entertainment at the Lobby Bar of the Hotel
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.meridiarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(808) 880-1111
Catering
Available upon request
Private party facilities
Meridia offers a variety of private dining experiences including private lanai dinners for larger groups, Romantic Meridia for Two, and specialty dinners in our Ravello room. Please contact Meridia Manager Kyli Dodson at kdodson@westinhapunabeach.com for details.
Private party contact
wlee@hapunabeachprincehotel.com: (808) 880-3025

meridia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Paella Mixta

Grilled Octopus

Seared Scallops

Starters / Ensaladas / Tapas

Kabocha Squash Bisque$12.00

Beet & Island Tomato Salad$18.00

Waimea Greens Salad$15.00

Greek Goddess Salad$17.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Shish Kebabs$16.00

Frito Misto$18.00

Gambas al Ajillo$17.00

Meridia Cataplana$20.00

Fresh Crudo + Bar

Wild Ahi Crudo$18.00

Charcuterie Plate de Maison$29.00

Oyster Crudo*$24.00

Caprese$17.00

Keahole Abalone Escabeche$27.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$16.00

Stuffed Piquillos$15.00

Flatbreads

PFA$21.00

Margherita$19.00

Daily Inspired Flatbread

From the Sea

Pesce Ala Meridia

Almond Crusted Ahi*$45.00

Grilled Branzino*$55.00

Paella Mixta$52.00

Seared Scallops$47.00

From the Garden

Herb Roasted Cauliflower Steak$33.00

Island Mushroom Risotto$38.00

From the Range

Braised Big Island Short Rib$45.00

Punachicks "Brick Chicken"$40.00

Grilled Baby Rack of Lamb$49.00

Pork Milanese$45.00

Solomilo*$49.00

Big Island Wild Boar Ragu$43.00

Sides

Bread Refill$5.00

Broccolini Frito$10.00

Charred Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Saffron Risotto$15.00

Sauteed Island Mushrooms$12.00

Roasted Fingerlings$10.00

Grilled Asparagus$10.00

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