Dog Friendly Restaurants in Hawi, HI

There are 10 dog-friendly restaurants within 20 miles of Hawi that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Hawi. Bone appetit!

Merriman's

Waimea, HI

Merriman's Dogs are welcome on the outdoor lanai at this legendary Hawaiian restaurant. Merriman?s Waimea is consisently voted "best big island restaurant," and is Chef Peter Merriman?s flagship restaurant in this local farm-to-table chain. The lunch menu features lighter fare like soups, salads, and sandwiches. At dinner, choose from wok-charred ahi tuna, macadamia-nut crusted mahi mahi, waipo taro enchiladas, Kahua Ranch lamb, or Hawaiian butcher's cut filet of beef. Save room for a cup of French-pressed Kona coffee and a sampler of three Merriman's delectable desserts. Indulge yourself with the coconut creme brulee, the molten chocolate purse with Tahitian vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, and the buttery pineapple-strawberry crisp. Merriman's is open daily from 11:30am until 9pm. Reservations are strongly recommended. See Details

Big Island Brewhaus

Waimea, HI

Big Island Brewhaus Dogs are welcome on the covered porch at Big Island Brewhaus. Enjoy laid-back atmosphere, local craft beer, live music, and ono grinds at the highest elevation brewpub in Hawaii. Big Island Brewhaus' award-winning beer menu features Overboard IPA, Coconut Creme Ale, Golden Sabbath Belgian-Style Ale, Pau Hana Pale Ale, and several others on tap. The sustainable food menu includes delicious items like New Mexico-style green chile chili, crispy wonton fish tacos, grilled steak and fries, black bean falafel sandwich, and the ever popular fish bites. Big Island Brewhaus is open Monday through Saturday 11am ? 8:30pm, Sunday from noon until 8pm. See Details

Kings View Cafe

Kapaau, HI

Kings View Cafe Kings View Cafe has two dog-friendly outdoor tables where you can dine with your dog. The popular Big Island "snack shack" is hard-to-miss with the original King Kamehameha statue out front beckoning hungry tourists. Kings View Cafe menu includes pizzas in several varieties like pesto chicken, Kaula pork with BBQ sauce, pineapple and ham, and classic pepperoni or cheese. Hot subs, sandwiches, wraps, and ice cream roun out the offerings to satiate sightseers. Every morning, the cafe serves breakfast pizzas, sandwiches, waffles, and omelets. Kings View Cafe is open daily from 7am until 8:30pm. See Details

Waimea Coffee Company

Waimea, HI

Waimea Coffee Company Dogs are welcome at tables on the porch at this local coffeehouse. Enjoy mountain views while you sip on a cup of coffee or a freshly-blended fruit smoothie at Waimea Coffee Company. When hunger pangs strike, go inside and order a toasted bagel with cream cheese and smoked lox, a bowl of oatmeal, or a grilled tortilla stuffed with bacon, eggs, black beans, salsa, and cheese. At lunchtime, choose from a variety of acai bowls, crisp salads, or cold or grilled sandwiches. All of the foods are GMO-free, too! Waimea Coffee Company is open Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday 7am - 2pm, and Sunday 8am - 2pm. See Details

Red Water Cafe

Waimea, HI

Red Water Cafe This local cafe has a dog friendly beer garden where you can enjoy a Hawaiian meal accompanied by live music. Red Water Cafe serves sushi, salads, fresh seafood, and grilled meats, most of which are prepared with organic foods from local farms. Menu items include guava-braised boneless short rib served on a bed of mustard cabbage and onions and finished with wasabi and tomatoes, lillikoi chicken yellow curry, house-smoked Berkshire pork kabobs, and seared ahi. The cafe also hosts a popular happy hour with specials on their herb-inspired cocktails and pupus available from 5pm - 6pm everyday that they are open. Red Water Cafe is open Monday - Saturday from 3pm until 11pm. Reservations are accepted. See Details

Kohala Coffee Mill

Kapaau, HI

Kohala Coffee Mill Stop by The Kohala Coffee Mill, which features several dog-friendly outdoor tables, for a cup of joe or a scoop of ice cream. The casual restaurant's menu features souffled eggs with bacon for breakfast, and bagel sandwiches, quesadillas, burgers, and hot dogs from lunchtime until closing time. Hawaiian ice cream made by Tropical Dreams is a main draw for locals and tourist with tempting flavors like lychee, macadamia nut, Kona coffee, and toasted coconut available to be scooped into a cone or cup. A country store and live music round out the offerings. The Kohala Coffee Mill is open daily from 7am until 6pm. See Details

Anuenue Ice Cream

Waimea, HI

Anuenue Ice Cream Anuenue Ice Cream serves ice cream, milkshakes, and shave ice from a walk-up window in the Kawaihae Shopping Center. The best part is Anuenue gives free ice cream to dogs! Stop in after a day at the beach and try what locals have consistently voted as "the best shave ice" on the Big Island. Anuenue Ice Cream is open daily from 11am - 6pm. See Details

Kava Kafe

Kapaau, HI

Kava Kafe The Kava Kafe is dog friendly! The cafe has lots of outdoor tables where dogs are welcome. Hawaiian kava is served to chill locals and curious tourists. If you don't like kava, other menu items are available like vegan chocolate truffles, lillikoi shave ice, several flavors of fudge, and kombucha. The Kava Kafe is filled with local art and live music acts perform occasionally. Check their Facebook page for events. Kava Kafe is open from Monday through Saturday from 4:21pm until 9pm. See Details

Healthway II

Waimea, HI

Healthway II Healthways II is a natural foods market with a small cafe selling salads, smoothies, and sandwiches that can be eaten at a few dog-friendly outdoor tables. Dogs are not allowed inside the health food store while you pick up your food, so you'll need to tie him up or take turns ordering with a friend. Heathways II is open daily. See Details

Brown's Deli

Waimea, HI

Brown's Deli Brown's Deli at the Fairmont Orchid serves breakfast and lunch items delicatessen-style. Leave Fido outside while you order and pick up food to enjoy at one of the four outdoor tables. For breakfast, choose from several egg sandwiches, slices of banana bread, or a huge cinnamon roll. At lunch, options include a tuna and avocado sandwich, pizza, salad, or a grilled vegetable and pesto wrap. Brown's Deli also features convenient grab-and-go items fresh fruit including island pineapple, California roll sushi, grilled veggie sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, and ham sandwiches. Brown's Deli is open daily from 6:30am until 5pm. See Details