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| Cuisine | Pacific Rim | ||
| Hours | Tues-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm and 6-9pm; Sun brunch 11am-2pm | ||
| Location | Hwy. 270, Hawi, North Kohala | ||
| Reservations | Reservations recommended | ||
| Phone | 808/889-5555 | ||
| Web site | www.bamboorestaurant.info | ||
| Prices | Main courses $8-$18 lunch, $13-$38 dinner (full- and half-size portions available at dinner) | ||
| Credit Cards | MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
Serving fresh fish and Asian specialties in a historic building, Hawaii's self-professed "tropical saloon" is a major attraction on the island's northern coastline. The exotic interior is a nod to nostalgia, with high wicker chairs from Waikiki's historic Moana Hotel, works by local artists, and old Matson liner menus accenting the bamboo-lined walls. The fare, Island favorites in sophisticated presentations, is a match for all this style: imu-smoked pork quesadillas, fish prepared several ways, sesame-nori-crusted or tequila-lime shrimp, and selections of pork, beef, and chicken. There are even some local faves, such as fried noodles served vegetarian, with chicken, or with shrimp. Produce from nearby gardens and fish fresh off the chef's own hook are among the highlights. Hawaiian music wafts through Bamboo from 6:30pm to closing on weekends.
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