Post #397644 by tikiwinebear on Wed, Jul 30, 2008 8:50 AM

Name:Bamboo Restaurant - Kapaau (Hawi), Big Island, Hawaii
Type:restaurant
Street:Highways 270 and 250 / POB 1463
City:Hawi
State:HI
Zip:96755
country:USA
Phone:808.889.5555
Status:operational

Description:
Bamboo Restaurant has been around for about 14 years, featuring "Fine Island Cuisine". On Friday and Saturday nights, they have live, well known, music performers. The decor is reminiscent of Old Hawaii... bamboo, thatching, murals, wood floors, with a touch of country. Located in North Kohala about 30 minutes from some of the larger resorts (Hapuna Beach and Mauna Kea), it is are easily accessible in the small town of Hawi (pronounced ha-VEE). Dinners are moderately priced at $16-$32 for large sized portions, and finely prepared / presented. The menu includes entrees such as kalua pork and cabbage, baby back ribs, seafood pastas and salads, and fresh fish. Tropical drinks include Lilikoi (passion fruit) margaritas and Mai Tais (served in real coconut cups). Bamboo was voted the "best restaurant on the Big Island", per its web site. Not sure if that is a specific category, but I would give it an excellent rating in any category. The place is relatively small, so reservations (especially on weekends) are a good idea.