Big Island Restaurants
Hawaii Calls
- Critic's rating
- Frommer's
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Tel. 808/886-6789
Hawaii of the 1930s and 1940s comes to mind in the retro decor of this Waikoloa dining room: John Kelly prints, Pan Am Clipper posters, old RCA record covers, and mementos of Hawaii's boat days. Hawaii Calls is one of the most pleasing features of this resort. Breakfast and lunch are outdoor experiences, with views of Anaehoomalu Bay and the surrounding ponds. At night come the tablecloths and lighting and indoor tables. Appetizers, like clams and the "hukilau sampler" of Keahole lobster claw, seared ahi, and poke, and the signature Kamuela Lamb, are among the menu highlights, and the Friday-night seafood buffet is a festive way to launch the weekend. There's live entertainment nightly in the adjoining Clipper Lounge, where diners can order from a special bistro menu (Mon-Thurs 8-11pm, Fri-Sun 8-11:30pm).
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