8. HONU’S ON THE BEACH
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel presents one of the best ocean views of the Big Island’s Kailua Bay, from its newly remodeled Honu’s on the Beach, lavish open-air dining space. Located near the home of Hawaiian royal King Kamehameha, Honu’s on the Beach delivers big on romantic ambiance with fire pits on the restaurant’s sprawling lanai, Kailua-Kona’s premier spot to watch the sunset. Dinner entrées are fit for King Kamehameha himself, featuring a variety of fresh fish, vegetables, fruit, sushi, salads, and homemade desserts. A buffet of prime rib and seafood is available every Friday and Saturday evening. Two daily main dinner entrées, with an additional side and two desserts will run you about $56-86. For two adult Honu’s Prime Rib and Seafood Buffet dinners, expect to pay around $86 without tax and gratuity.