Spotlight's Big Island Gold Magazine

Bite Me Fish Market Bar & Grill

Bite Me Fish Market Bar & Grill is the place for fresh-off-the-boat fish from their fleet of three Bite Me sportfishing boats. Choose from fresh sashimi or poke, fish tacos or burritos, grilled fish plate lunches, grilled or smoked fish Caesar salads, Cajun fish or chicken sandwiches, smoked prime rib sandwiches, or select a cut of fish to prepare your way at the condo. Bite Me Fish Market & Grill offers indoor and outdoor seating at its dockside location at Honokohau Harbor. For more information, visit www.BiteMeFishMarket.com or call (808) 327-FISH (3474).

Firenesia

Firenesia is Island Breeze’s newest and hottest production! A colorful and fascinating journey throughout Polynesia, Firenesia is filled with excitement and incredible danger. From Kilauea and its fiery lava to the weapons of war in Aotearoa (New Zealand), the men and women of Island Breeze Productions share the beauty of their home and the secrets of the “Ring of Fire” that links each island in the Pacific. Held oceanfront on top of an ancient lava flow, Firenesia is unlike any other show in Hawai‘i. It shares the beauty of Polynesian culture as it displays the skill and strength of its people. Combined with the finest lu‘au dinner, this evening is truly a unique Polynesian experience that cannot be missed. Catch Firenesia at the Sheraton Keauhou Beach Resort and Spa. Visit www.Firenesia.com. For reservations, call (808) 326-4969.

Gathering of the Kings

The Big Island’s only Polynesian feast is a combination of two award winners at The Fairmont Orchid Hawai’i at Mauna Lani. Travel to the islands of Hawai’i, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti as you taste the Pacific’s culinary treasures. Enjoy the drama and dance; a fusion of both traditional and modern dance choreography. The Gathering of the Kings retells the story of the journey of Polynesians as they settled the Pacific. Visit www.GatheringOfTheKings.com. For reservations, call (808) 326-4969.

Genki sushi - Big Island

Voted “Hawai‘i’s Best” in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and MidWeek’s 2007 “Best Sushi” category, Genki Sushi’s offers the ever popular “Spicy Tuna,” in either “Temaki” style (hand roll) or “Gunkan” style (two pieces), a wide selection of sushi and other favorites. The originator of the affordable, conveyor belt sushi restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily from 11:00 a.m. Kona Commons, 75-5450 Makala Blvd. #202, Kailua-Kona. (808) 327-6776. Visit them online at; www.GenkiSushiUSA.com.

Huggo's & Huggo's on the Rocks

Since it opened in 1969, Huggo's has earned a reputation as Kona's premiere restaurant for fresh seafood and oceanfront ambiance. The menu focuses on just-caught fish using Pacific-rim style preparation and the best of the Big Island’s bounty — from the ocean to the farm. Huggo's is open for dinner nightly while Huggo's on the Rocks offers casual oceanfront dining, with cocktails and lighter fare, daily during lunch and dinner. 75-5828 Kahakai Rd. For hours and reservations, call (808) 329-1493. Visit them online at, www.Huggos.com.

Island Breeze Luau

Held on the historic grounds of the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, Island Breeze invites you to an award-winning lu’au. Savor the delicious feast as you revel in the colorful costumes and dances from Polynesia. Highlights include the Royal Court arrival beachfront, imu (underground oven) ceremony, arts and crafts demonstrations and spectacular Samoan Fireknife dance. Visit www.IslandBreezeLuau.com. For reservations, call (808) 326-4969.

Kona Vilage Resorts

Kona Village resort offers an opportunity to reconnect with family, friends and loved ones with an unplugged experiential vacation. Individual thatched-roof bungalows are nestled around lush lagoons and pristine beaches in a setting free of televisions, radios and telephones. Rates include all meals, numerous ocean activities, unlimited tennis and complimentary programs for children. World-class diving, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, whale watching and night dives with the manta ray are all popular activities. Call 1-800-367-5290. Ask about our Kama‘aina rates.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Experience an authentic lu‘au with breathtaking ocean views at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Watch the imu ceremony as the pig is removed from the underground oven. Savor authentic Hawaiian dishes, including Waipi‘o Valley poi, poke, lomi lomi salmon, and pipi kaula. Also enjoy teriyaki beef, Moloka‘i sweet potato, and an extensive selection of sweets, including their signature chocolate caramel macadamia nut tart. Kumu hula Nani Lim Yap and her award-winning halau (troupe) dance to enchanting songs while performing hula from ancient Hawai‘i to the present. Have your photo taken between 6:00 and 6:45 p.m., then purchase a copy later. The lu‘au is held every Tuesday night on the Lu‘au Grounds with the imu ceremony at 5:30 p.m. and dinner buffet at 6:00 p.m. For reservations, call (808) 882-5810 or visit www.MaunaKeaResort.com.

Ocean Seafood Chinese Restaurant

Bring your appetite when you dine at this all-you-can-eat buffet featuring authentic Cantonese cuisine. Ocean Seafood offers over 20 items on the lunch buffet from Monday through Friday and a nightly dinner buffet which offers shrimps, mussels and over 20 other items. Ocean Seafood’s buffets are reasonably priced and are a great value for your dining dollar. Ala carte items are also available off the menu as well. Try the Chef’s Special, “Salt and Pepper Lobster or Crab,” it’s an experience you’ll never forget! Ocean Seafood Chinese Restaurant is located in the King Kamehameha Mall in Kailua-Kona. Call (808) 329-3055.

Royal Jade Garden

Owned by the Wong family for 25 years, Royal Jade Garden was voted the Best Chinese Restaurant in West Hawai‘i for 2009. Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine with a full menu that includes their signature Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp and Hong Kong Garlic Shrimp. Roast Duck, Roast Pork, Char Siu, and much more are available fresh daily. Or, make a variety plate, priced from $5.75 and up, from the 20-plus items on the quick-and-tasty steam line. Don't miss Grandpa's soft and delicious home-style "Manapua" steamed buns. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Lanihau Center. (808) 326-7288.

Uncle Billy's Fish & Steak House

That special "Aloha Spirit" is why Uncle Billy’s has been a favorite choice for local folks and visitors from around the world. Located on historic Banyan Drive in the Hilo Bay Hotel, Uncle Billy’s menu includes delicious Pacific Rim entrées at affordable prices. Dinner is served nightly from 5:30 p.m. and features live Hawaiian music. Or, enjoy pupu (appetizers) and drinks from 4:00 p.m. in the Pineapple Lounge with overloooks the hotel’s beautiful tropical gardens and scenic Hilo Bay. For more information, call (808) 935-0861.