On a recent visit to the Big Island, we were repeat customers to the Island Fish & Chips Shop. What we look for in a restaurant is good food, fair prices, and a pleasant environment. I’m happy to say that this little fish and chips shop passed all three requirements. The food is tasty. The prices are quite a bit better than what you would find in the hotel restaurants. The outdoor tables under a pavilion by the lake was quite a nice setting.
This restaurant serves grilled, batter fried, and tempura style seafood along with pineapple coleslaw and either rice or fries. My husband loved the coconut shrimp. I liked the grilled and fried versions of the Mahi Mahi. I wish I had given the tempura dishes a try, too. Most menu items cost around $10 to $13.
Island Fish and Chips is is open from 9:30am to 9:30pm. It’s located in the Kings’ Shops at the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast. It is kind of hidden away from the main through-way of the shops, so keep your eyes one for one of the small signs directing you to the lakeside.
Here’s a great budget friendly idea for you. Grab dinner from Island Fish & Chips for under $15 each including a drink and then taking in one of the free shows
offered at the Kings’ shops. That’s dinner and a show for under $15 per person. You can’t beat that! (You can see a photo and video that we shot of the free hula show one evening at the Kings’ Shops.)Mahalo to Elizabeth and Dan Van Os for these Aloha Friday Photos. They took these…
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I'm so happy you wrote abut this little gem. I discovered it a few years ago while visiting the Big Island and continue to go every time I visit. The fish is so fresh; when they say "catch of the day" they mean it=) The owners work so hard and the price cannot be beat. BTW, love your blog.
Hi Jan - Thanks for adding your thoughts about Island Fish & Chips. I'm glad to hear that my husband and I aren't the only ones who enjoyed our meals from there.
I'm excited to hear that you are enjoying this blog. :)
Thanks for your first time comment and I hope you'll come back to add more thoughts in the future.
It is good, and is particularly good if you learn that you can order a *grilled* fish sandwich, even though it's not on the menu. We eat there with some frequency when we're on the Big Island!
Aloha Dave - thanks for the grilled fish sandwich tip. I tried the grilled fish plate which was pretty good. It's not flame grilled though.
Mahalo for your first time comment. I know you are a seasoned Big Island traveler, so please drop in more often and share your experiences.
hi to all employee of island fish & chips specially to miss nena for the nice accomodation...i love you guys keep up the good work