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Captain Cook • 83-5315 Mamalahoa Hwy near Mile post #106, Captain Cook, Hawaii, 96704-8302
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Captain Cook • 83-5315 Mamalahoa Hwy near Mile post #106, Captain Cook, Hawaii, 96704-8302
Kailua-Kona • 75-5702 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740-1717


Kailua-Kona • 75-5805 Ali'i Dr Aliʻi Sunset Plaza, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740

Waikoloa • 69-1081 Ku'uali'i Place, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96738
Waikoloa • 68-1845 Waikoloa Rd, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96738-5584
Waikoloa • 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr Queens Market Place, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96738-5810
Waikoloa • 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa Beach Resort #1001 K-1, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96738-5810
Kailua-Kona • 75-5828 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740-5308
Kailua-Kona • 74-5588 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740
Waimea • 67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 29 Parker Ranch Center, Waimea, Hawaii, 96743-8412

Waikoloa • 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96738

Kailua-Kona • 75-5828 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740-5308
Waikoloa • 62-100 Kaunaoa Dr, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96743-9749
Enjoy authentic american prepared with fresh island-sourced ingredients, daily catches, and local Hawaiian seasoning.
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