Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Hawaii / Big Island

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Hawaii / Big Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Beach Tree

4.8

4.8 (1082)

$30 and under

Italian

Kailua-Kona

About the restaurant

Enjoy oceanfront Italian dining at Beach Tree, a beachside restaurant, bar and lounge at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Handmade pastas, rustic yet vibrant dishes and locally sourced ingredients from Hawai'i Island farmers and fishermen take centre stage, paired with wines by the glass, locally brewed beer on tap and handcrafted cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner just steps from the ocean, the lively atmosphere is complemented by nightly live entertainment beneath the namesake beach tree. Whether settling in for a leisurely meal or gathering at the bar as the sun sets over the Kona coast, Beach Tree captures the spirit of island dining at its most relaxed and flavourful.

Top review

SteveGold

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent Italian food as always, very good wine selection, great service and wonderful location.

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Popular dish

Kurobuta Pork Chop

Popular dish

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Experience

La Tavola Italiana

FORC

4.8

4.8 (614)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Kamuela

About the restaurant

FORC Restaurant is a chef-driven dining destination in the heart of Waimea, Hawaiʻi, celebrating the flavors, farmers, ranchers, and fishermen of Hawaiʻi Island. Our seasonal menus feature thoughtfully prepared contemporary island cuisine crafted with locally sourced ingredients, fresh seafood, premium meats, and the finest harvests from across the island.

Whether you're joining us for an intimate dinner, a special celebration, or Happy Hour, every visit reflects Waimea's rich agricultural heritage, genuine island hospitality, and a passion for exceptional food. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an expertly curated wine selection, local beers, and seasonal dishes in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that invites you to slow down, gather, and savor the moment.

FORC also offers vegetarian, gluten-free, and other thoughtfully prepared menu options to accommodate a variety of dietary preferences.

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Barbara

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful food and staff. Mahi mahi was delicious.

Lava Lava Beach Club

4.6

4.6 (2090)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Waikoloa

About the restaurant

🌺 Aloha! Please note: this is our BIG ISLAND location, Lava Lava Beach Club Waikoloa, right on the sand at beautiful Anaeho'omalu Bay on Hawaiʻi Island. (Looking for Lava Lava Beach Club Kauaʻi? Our Kapaʻa location is walk-in only and doesn't take reservations.)

The restaurant features several hundred seats in an open-air setting, with many tables directly on the beach. Surrounded by swaying coconut trees, stunning sunsets, tropical trade winds, and nightly live entertainment, guests can enjoy “relaxed island cuisine” with a varied menu offering everything from fresh fish tacos and burgers to the Chef’s creative preparations of steak, Hawaiian seafood, and other upscale options.

We always keep space available for walk-ins, so even if reservations appear full, please feel free to come by — we’d love to welcome you!

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Eric

Dined 5 days ago

It was excellent. Pupu plaiter was amazing., Aho was amazing, service was amazing. Will be going back.

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4.6

4.6 (1523)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Kamuela

About the restaurant

From afternoon to evening, gather in a setting inspired by the coastal towns of the Mediterranean, where shareable plates like whole-roasted branzino, housemade pastas, and expertly grilled steaks pair with hand-selected wines and a relaxed ambiance to come together seamlessly.

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Bob

Dined 2 days ago

We started our evening with a cocktail at Ha Bar And the setting can’t be beat We had a delicious meal and the menu has a great variety of choices. Good wine list Consistently enjoyable and definitely will be back!

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4.6

4.6 (307)

$30 and under

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Kawaihae

About the restaurant

Beachfront casual dining at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

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Shelley

Dined on 17 Oct 2026

Excellent experience! The Maui Maui Fish Tacos perfect, breathtaking sunset and phenomenal service by Indy. Thank you Indy for making our last evening amazing and we truly look forward to seeing you next trip 🧡 thanks for the wonderful picture you took of us

The Roost

4.6

4.6 (88)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Waikoloa

About the restaurant

THE ROOST is rooted in the principles of Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine—a culinary movement defined by place, seasonality, and cultural exchange—expressed through the lens of a modern steakhouse.
Our menu is built around high-quality proteins, pristine island seafood, and thoughtfully sourced local ingredients, shaped by the diverse culinary traditions that have influenced Hawaiʻi for generations. Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino, and Pacific flavors naturally weave through classic steakhouse preparations, creating dishes that feel both familiar and distinctly of this place. THE ROOST embraces the island spirit of abundance, sharing, and connection.

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JamesGold

Dined 1 day ago

Great flavors. Everyone enjoyed the mushroom appetizer and we kept the sauce for the main course as well. Shrimp and steak were excellent as was the lamb and lobster mac and cheese.

Binchotan at Fairmont Orchid

4.3

4.3 (737)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Kohala Coast

About the restaurant

Join us on a culinary journey through Asia-Pacific, rooted in Hawaiʻi. Indulge in innovative sushi rolls, grilled entrées and house-made desserts, all complemented by a curated selection of wine, sake, and signature cocktails. Savor the flavors of the island over a sunset dinner or a casual evening with friends. Binchotan blends contemporary grilled fare with warm island hospitality.

Upcoming restaurant closure dates: Please note that Binchotan will be closed May 19, 20, and 21 and June 7 and June 9, 2026.

Top review

DanielGold

Dined 6 days ago

We had a wonderful experience at the restaurant! The food was outstanding, and our server Christian made the experience both special and fun. Thanks, Christian, and the whole team at Binchotan!

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Honu's on the Beach Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (557)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Kailua-Kona

About the restaurant

Three hours of complimentary validated self-parking!

For a premier dining experience in the seaside village of Kailua-Kona, visit Honu’s on the Beach. Honu's on the Beach offers a delicious Hawaiian-style daily buffet breakfast and Kona's famous (and only) Sunday brunch - offering all you can eat sweet snow crab, eggs benedict, etc. Don't miss the make-your-own bloody Mary bar or the bottomless mimosas! Enjoy dining on the spacious lanai with amazing views of historic village of Kailua-Kona. Choose from a tasty a la carte menu or indulge in the breakfast buffet, featuring made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, pancakes, breakfast meats, and much more.

Saturday night features the popular Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet including all you can eat snow crab, poke, seafood delicacies, and of course, gorgeous prime rib. The full bar offers craft cocktails using private label rum.

Honu's also offers a private dining room for parties and celebrations for up to 80 of your friends and family.

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Jour

Dined on 20 Sept 2026

Great service and great food. We loved the live music as well

Foster's Kitchen - Waikoloa

4.2

4.2 (445)

$30 and under

Southern

Kailua-Kona

About the restaurant

Foster's Kitchen is a culinary destination that brings farm-to-table dining to life. We pride ourselves on offering a menu that features fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, prepared with creativity and care. Our commitment to quality extends beyond our food, with an emphasis on exceptional service and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether it's a casual lunch, a special dinner, or a memorable event, Foster's Kitchen provides a dining experience that delights all the senses. We aim to be a cornerstone of the community, providing a place where friends and family can come together to enjoy great food and even better company.

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Logan

Dined 2 days ago

Best choice in Waikoloa! Thanks for making my birthday the best possible!

Kuleana Rum Shack

4.2

4.2 (1213)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Waikoloa

About the restaurant

Discover Kuleana Rum Shack at Queens’ Marketplace—the flagship experience center of Kuleana Rum Works, maker of the additive-free rum Forbes called “The World’s Best.”

Kuleana Rum Shack is one of the most memorable places on the Big Island to eat, drink and explore. Enjoy exceptional local fare, standout cocktails and guided rum flights in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

Go deeper with curated tastings, hands-on classes and bookable farm and distillery tours that bring Hawai‘i’s rum story to life from field to glass. Shop limited releases, exclusive bottles, retail swag and Rum Shack-only finds, or join us for special events and unique experiences built around world-class, award-winning, additive-free rum.

Come for lunch, dinner or drinks, and stay for the full Hawai‘i rum experience—great food, great cocktails, unforgettable hospitality and one of the island’s most distinctive ways to experience Hawai‘i.

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DarinGold

Dined 4 days ago

Great drinks, service and food. Always a good time. Cheers!

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Popular dish

Fish Tacos

Popular dish

Kuleana Rum Fish Tacos

Popular dish

Short Ribs Loco Moco

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