A-Bay's Island Grill, located at 250 Waikōloa Beach Dr, is a culinary gem that captures the spirit of Hawaiian cuisine. Patrons consistently rave about the exceptional service and inviting ambiance, making it a popular spot in Waikoloa Village. Customer reviews highlight standout dishes like the macadamia nut pancakes and the corned beef hash skillet, showcasing a delightful balance of textures and flavors, though some noted the corned beef could use a little more crispiness.
Breakfast lovers will find a feast with items like French toast drizzled with coconut syrup, adding a unique twist to traditional offerings. The Korean mix plate stands out for its perfectly cooked chicken and tender short ribs, impressively marinated to enhance every bite. Patrons also recommend the Hawaiian Painkiller, a creamy rum-based drink that promises smooth satisfaction without the burn.
For those seeking a vibrant atmosphere, the restaurant features large windows with views of the shopping center, making it an ideal spot for meals and sports viewing. With attentive service, delicious food, and a lively environment, A-Bay's Island Grill is a must-visit for anyone in the area looking for an authentic Hawaiian dining experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has live music
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For A-Bay's Island Grill
Dillon Parsons
Jun 30,2025
We came here twice, once for a late breakfast and once for an afternoon drink. Service both times was exceptional, drinks were good, pricing of entree’s and drinks was appropriate. My wife’s macadamia nut pancakes were delicious as was my corned beef hash skillet. The only downside was the corned beef was lightly crisped on the outside and very mushy on the inside. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for an all around great experience within the Kings Shop area or Waikoloa Village.
Keith Gamber
Jun 4,2025
The breakfast food was outstanding. We had corned beef and French toast meals. They serve a coconut syrup which is a must try. The corned beef is crispy and soft and the rice was cooked perfectly. The Bloody Mary was also house made and so good.
MMA Hype Watch
May 30,2025
So. Being in Big Island Hawaii the atmosphere is already great. Having a bright spot with big windows to get the sun and views of the shopping center just made it that much better. The service was amazing and waitress checked up on us every 5-8 minutes to make sure we had refills and if see if we needed anything. She was able to explain all the menu items to us which made ordering something a bit tougher since everything sounded good after that. Ended up getting the Korean mix plate which sounds simple enough if you look at it on the menu. But eating it was a completely different experience, the flavor and crisp of the chicken was perfect. There was no part of the chicken that was bland or dry at all and mixed well with the rice. The short ribs that came with the Korean mix plate were made perfectly. Tender all the way through and the sweet and salty marinade they used for it was in every single bite. Also tried the hawaiian painkiller. If you like creamy alcoholic drinks especially with rum. Then this should be pretty high on your "Try it" list. The rumours is smooth with no burn and the cream flavor is amazing. The kimchi and macaroni sides are well made as well and will surprise you on the different but great flavor profiles you're used to for macaroni and potato salad and kimchi. Wish I could've tried the rest of the menu, but so far from these two items I've tried, I'm going with 5 stars all the way and will be eating there again.
Jerome Cooper
May 25,2025
This is a great spot for solid meal and watching sports. Plenty of screens and table tops also a cool bar. Worth checking out if you’re in the area.
Therese Howe
May 20,2025
Fantastic Happy Hour specials from 3-5pm - get the strip steak and the seafood cakes! The fried items (calamari and onion rings on the steak) were a little overcooked or sitting a tad too long - but that’s a Filipino perspective, the hubby liked them just fine. Blackened ahi was cooked to his perfection. Lots of seating on the patio, and some in the air conditioned dining room, and lots of parking in the Kings Shops lot. Server was prompt and attentive, couldn’t ask for more.
Sandhya Prashant
May 1,2025
Friendly service, good ambience and we found on what we wanted on their menu! The banana macadamia nut pancake with coconut syrup! It was super tasty and very big portion size. The breakfast items are served only till 11am I think. They do have live music in the evening.
Travel Couple
Apr 28,2025
Checked out this place while staying across the street at the Marriott. Wife and I both got the fresh catch of the day sandwich which was Ono, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and pickles. Kids got the Mac n cheese which was Kraft. Would return. Also try the fish tacos..... wonderful.
Eman A
Apr 28,2025
Had a great late lunch the service was good. They were very attentive to us. It was a little warm out so they were always refilling the water. The food was pleasantly delicious. We had crabcakes a korean mixed plate as well as a Poke bowl. The Korean mix grill had the short ribs which were very flavorful and the chicken, which was fried very well but still moist. The Aji in the Poke bowl was marinated so it didn’t taste as fresh however it was still delicious. The highlight though was the mixed crabcake that was brought to the table. The drinks were also very strong and delicious.
Reviews For A-Bay's Island Grill