The Big Island Steak located in the King's Shops of Waikoloa is one of three steak houses found on the west side of the Big Island. Due to its location, across the street from the Marriott and down the road from the Hilton, it is one of the busiest restaurants. Be advised, reservations are a must if you want great seating either next to one of the many window seats over looking the King's pond or outside next to the water. With a great view of the moon rising over Mauna Kea dinning here is a must.
However the best times to dine at the Steak House are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Sundays are the days that the restaurant is usually out of their world famous Ribs as well as a few other things. Friday and Saturday nights are of course the busiest and it is possible for major delays from the kitchen. So if dinning on these days remember, the waitress is not a battering ram nor responsible for the delay. So please be patient.
Besides those few draw backs the staff is friendly and informative. Those who travel to the Big Island for vacation should check out the Big Island Steak even if for a few drinks to find spots to visit that aren't in the travel guides.
Like anywhere else, the locals know best. So keep in mind if some of the warnings they give you. Remember they live here and if you want the most of your vacation their recommendations are for your safety.
The food ranges from of course Filets, Ribs, Chicken, and they serve up some pretty tasty seafood dishes caught daily. Some of the fish include Mahi Mahi, Ono, and Hebi. The Steak House also serves Alaskan king crab legs which can be added to any entrée. Great pastas are avaliable and the restaurant is family oriented including coloring supplies for the keiki's. They are currently working to provide a well organized wine list and trying to explore new mixed drinks for those 21 and over.
With a view of Mauna Kea and the reflection of the moon off the King's Pond what better way to have breakfast, lunch and dinner? The Big Island Steak House is open from 7 am till 2pm for breakfast and lunch. The Merry Wahine Bar is open upstairs for a light snack from 2 pm till 5 pm. Dinner is served from 5:30 till 9:30pm seven days a week. Open all year round.
