Aloha Wine Bar

After a day of eating with a vacation mindset (think: malasadas), my husband and I were looking for something a liiittle lighter for dinner one evening. Most of the nearby restaurants close to our hotel were either closing soon or offered heavier meals, so I was happy to come across Aloha Wine Bar online. Despite the name, it has an interesting food menu in addition to their drinks. We were able to walk over from the hotel and were glad to see a few other customers there without it feeling overly busy, so we were able to sit right away. We ordered a few of drinks, some sushi dishes to share that really hit the spot, and a flatbread pizza to round everything out. The bartender (whose name I unfortunately forgot) was super friendly, and it was clear he enjoyed chatting and engaging with the customers. That always adds to the experience :) If I "had to" complain about anything, it would be that the pizza took quite a while to come out compared to the drinks and other food. That being said, it wasn't a dealbreaker and we didn't mind much since we were not in a rush. We were on vacation, after all. Tbh I'm not sure when we will make it back to Big Island or to this particular area, but if/when we do, I would absolutely consider coming back to try more of their food and drinks. We had a really lovely time here.

Justin gives outstanding customer service. Wow. I had the Big Island Iced Tea and Endamame. My son had the chicken sandwich. Excellent!

Best kept secret on the island. Finding a good prime rib dinner for $20 anywhere (much less Hawaii) is a gem. The portions are generous and the food is tasty. Good prices on wine and beer, and the cocktail prices are reasonable for the area. Sabrina keeps moving, taking care of multiple tables and the bar top with a friendly but efficient demeanor. We enjoyed chatting with her. We will be back!

Aloha Wine Bar was an absolute highlight of our visit to Queens’ Marketplace. The atmosphere is relaxed but polished, making it the perfect spot to unwind with great food and drinks. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Mark, Justin, and Sabrina were all incredibly welcoming, attentive, and knowledgeable. They made great recommendations and genuinely made the experience feel personal rather than just another stop. The food was outstanding. The dynamite shrimp absolutely lives up to the hype — perfectly crispy with a great balance of heat and flavor. Everything we ordered was fresh, well-presented, and clearly made with care. The drinks were just as impressive. The wine selection is solid, and the cocktails were creative and well balanced. It’s the kind of place where you can sit, relax, and enjoy a couple of rounds without feeling rushed. Between the great service from Mark, Justin, and Sabrina, the delicious food, and the excellent drinks, this place easily earns five stars. If you’re in the Waikoloa area, Aloha Wine Bar is definitely worth stopping by. Highly recommend — we’ll absolutely be back. 🍷🌺

We enjoyed this place so much we came back twice during our time on island! Bartender Mark was AMAZING! Friendly, entertaining and personable! 10/10 would highly recommend. Happy hour can get crowded, but usually not too long of a wait for a space.

We had an amazing dinner at Aloha Wine Bar tonight! We started with the Tiger Maki sushi and it was absolutely incredible. We also shared the shrimp dynamite, calamari, and the sunrise fries, all were super tasty and packed with flavour. We tried a few different drinks as well. My husband had a beer and a couple of rum & cokes, and I had an awesome espresso martini and the refreshing Spritz Del Conte. Everything was delicious. A huge shoutout to our server, Mark, who was genuinely one of the best servers I’ve ever had. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us great recommendations. Such a sweet person and a huge part of why our night was so great. On top of all that, the prices were incredible & honestly the best deals we’ve seen on our trip, especially for the quality. We would recommend this place to absolutely anyone. Can’t wait to come back!

This place is right off the wine section of the Island Gourmet Market. They have about ten tables and have available menu selections from the Island Gourmet restaurant/deli in the main store area. Quite a few wines to choose from and reasonably priced. We ordered sandwiches. Mine was the French Dip. The roast beef was nice and tender and lots of it. Comes with French fries, which are pretty ordinary. I think Happy Hour was from 3-5 pm. ( and later maybe 9-10 pm). They also have a selection of draft beers. There are a couple of tv's for viewing sports events. The waiter, I wish I could remember his name, is so friendly, happy and busy helping all the customers.

This is a really fun place. We came two days in a row! I had the Lava Flow Strawberry Pina Colada! Delicious!!! We had two appetizers each visit. The DYNAMITE SHRIMP is Dynamite!!!! Mark our server is super nice, friendly, he remembered our orders from the day before. Really great place. Give it a try.