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Food scene
Tuk-Tuk Thai Food Truck
19-3820 Old Volcano RoadGreat take out food at a reasonable price
Thai Thai Bistro and Bar
19-4084 Old Volcano RdExcellent food and service, indoor dining.
Great food, nice ambiance and fireplace. Pricey but good!
102 locals recommend
Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdGreat food, nice ambiance and fireplace. Pricey but good!
ʻŌhelo Café
19-4005 Haunani RdWood burning stove, pizza and ribs. Dine in or take out
Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe
19-3972 Old Volcano RdAmerican food, breakfast , lunch and dinner
Volcano Winery
35 Piimauna DrThe only winery on the Big Island
Sundried tomoto Quiche, corn bread. Soups and other inexpensive wholesome foods.
43 locals recommend
Eagle's Lighthouse Cafe
19-4005 Haunani RdSundried tomoto Quiche, corn bread. Soups and other inexpensive wholesome foods.
Sightseeing
Great restaurant when it's open. Great view of the crater out back of the hotel. Expensive rooms, with paper thin walls.
79 locals recommend
Volcano House
1 Crater Rim DriveGreat restaurant when it's open. Great view of the crater out back of the hotel. Expensive rooms, with paper thin walls.
Traveler advice
Getting around
With as large as the Big Island is a rental car is a must.
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