Kohala Restaurants: Waikoloa Beach Grill, American

Address: 69-1022 Keana Pl., Waikoloa, HI

Phone: 808/886-6131

Price range: $$

Cuisine: American-Casual

Location: Kohala Coast



Although on resort grounds (the first tee of the Waikoloa Beach golf course, to be exact), the Waikoloa Beach Grill is independently owned and operated by two accomplished chefs, Stephen Tabor (grill master) and David Brown (bread and pastries).

The menu comprises well-done classics from the Coquille St. Jacques (a French shellfish casserole baked with cream sauce and sprinkled with browned breadcrumbs) to the grilled rib eye to the best Bloody Mary's on the island.

Desserts are delicious and made fresh daily -- the pies are outstanding, as is the cheese plate.

Lunch includes entrée-size salads and huge sandwiches and burgers served on homemade bread.

It's great value, especially given the skyrocketing rates of the surrounding establishments.

Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V