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and fresh organic herbs (a big plus). Shrimp pesto and the original barbecue-
chicken pizzas are long-standing favorites, as is the artichoke-olive-caper version,
a Greek-Italian hybrid. No formal kids' menu, but they do let the little tykes
place half-orders.
75-5707 Alii Dr. & 808/326-7836. Highchairs, boosters. Individual pizzas $5.95-$9.95; main courses
$8-$15; kid-size half-orders $5-$10. MC, V. Daily 11am-10pm.
Big Island Grill AMERICAN One of the best-kept secrets among local
residents is the Big Island Grill, where you get huge servings of home cooking
at reasonable prices. The place is always packed from the first cup of coffee at
breakfast to the last bite of dessert at night. Chef Bruce Goold has been cook-
ing in Kona for decades and has a loyal following for his “localized” American
cuisine. This is a place to take the family for dinner (excellent fresh salmon, gen-
erous-size salads, and the world's tastiest mashed potatoes) without having to go
into debt. Since there is no kids' menu and the portions are so large, just order
an extra plate and share dinners with the kids. The service the last couple of
times we visited was s-l-o-w, with no apology. Be prepared to wait to be seated,
and remember that getting a table doesn't promise service.
75-5702 Kuakini Hwy. & 808/326-1153. Highchairs, boosters. Main courses $6.25-$16. MC, V. Mon-Fri
6am-10am; Mon-Sat 11am-2pm and 5-9pm.
Ocean View Inn AMERICAN/CHINESE/HAWAIIAN Looking for a “local
experience” dinner that won't cost you the price of a hotel room? The Hawaiian
food and the local color are reasons enough to come here, not to mention the
budget prices. This is a no-nonsense, unpretentious restaurant that's been a
Kailua landmark for as long as anyone can remember. Don't expect epicurean
fare; concentrate instead on the ocean view, because the Ocean View Inn is as
much a Kona fixture as the sunsets that curl around Kailua Pier across the street.
There's no kids' menu, but the portions are big enough for everyone to share.
Stew and rice, roast pork, kalua pork and cabbage, a vegetarian selection, and
local staples such as shoyu chicken and broiled ahi appear on a menu with
dozens of Chinese dishes. It's definitely a refreshing change from the more
touristy waterfront eateries and is especially appealing on Sunday, when old-
timers from along the coast appear in their haku leis and muumuu.
75-5683 Alii Dr. & 808/329-9998. Highchairs. Main courses $8-$11. No credit cards. Tues-Sun 6:30am-
2:45pm and 5:15-9pm.
SOUTH KONA
Moderate
Aloha Angel Cafe ISLAND CUISINE On your way to visit Puukohola
Heiau National Historic Site (Place of Refuge) or to Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park, stop here for huge breakfasts, yummy lunches, or very creative dinners.
This great family restaurant not only welcomes kids, but caters to them. Break-
fast and lunch are served on the veranda that wraps around the old Aloha The-
atre, with sweeping views down from the coffee fields to the shoreline. Dinner
is in the tiny dining room (which unfortunately has no view); space is limited,
so phone ahead to assure that you get a table. The cheaper daytime staples
include omelets, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas, and home-baked goods. Most of
the produce is organic, and fresh-squeezed orange juice and fresh-fruit smooth-
ies are served daily. Sandwiches, from turkey to tofu-avocado and a wonderful
fresh ahi, are heaped with vegetables on tasty whole-wheat buns, still generous
after all these years. The dinner entrees cover the basics, from fresh catch to
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