Big Island Steak House

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Big Island Steak House

  • September 16, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Big Island Steak House

We were a bit concerned about dining here after reading the sub par review provided by Doughty in the tour book “Hawaii The Big Island Revealed.” Usually right on target, Doughty pans this expensive steak and seafood restaurant as not justifying the prices given the “cheap furnishings, unkempt surroundings...in desperate need of an upgrade.” Our experience, however, would not result in such a harsh review. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at the Big Island Steak House and the ambience provided guests.

Admittedly, the main reason this restaurant was on our dining list was their participation in the Hawaii Savers discount program. With that being said, our experience was not a disappointment! As we were seated, we were taken by the servers’ pick-up area where there were several huge cuts of prime rib ready to be served. They all looked very good, with very generous portions.

Our server brought us a tall glass of mango flavored iced tea, served with a sprig of mint and lemon. It was refreshing and delicious! While the menu had a vast assortment of seafood and beef, we were both predisposed to the house specialty prime rib. I ordered the small (10 oz) cut and David opted for the mid-sized 14 ouncer. Both were served with a side of horseradish and au jus. The baked potatoes were simply massive, prepared perfectly with all of the accompaniments you’d expect from a first class dining establishment. Add steamed squash and zucchini and our dinner plates were complete!

I requested the end cut which meant that not only was my meat was medium well, but it was also larger than the 10 ounce cut I ordered. It had very good flavor and was tender. David’s slab of prime rib was very juicy and also very tasty. The au jus had a light beef taste and did not overwhelm the flavor and seasonings on the meat itself. It was really just perfect for adding a little moisture to what can otherwise be a dry chew.

As part of the Hawaii Savers program, card holders are entitled to a complimentary dessert with each entrée ordered. Too full to eat a whole dessert, when agreed to share a slice of their New York style cheesecake, which was very creamy and tasted good.

Our dinner was what we now know to be “about average” in cost for a nice dinner for two on The Big Island...approximately $70 which did not include alcohol. Service was good and all in all, we would recommend it and dine there again!

Post note...The Big Island Steak House is also open for breakfast and lunch.

From journal Waikoloa - The Big Island's Remote Resort Area

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Big Island Steak House

  • September 22, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by smmmarti guide from Lahaina, Hawaii
Big Island Steak House

Maybe it was the vision I’d seen earlier in the art gallery of the paniolos (cowboys) riding the upcountry Parker Ranch, the largest working cattle ranch in the country. Perhaps it was simply the fetching storefront in the King’s Shops mall in Waikoloa that drew me in. Or, it could be I was just plain hungry for a darn good steak. Whatever the reason, once I’d gotten the Big Island Cattle Company in my sights, I couldn’t let it go.

My husband made a vain attempt to distract me with view-rich restaurants at the Hilton Wailoloa Village next door, the mega-resort with a staggering Asian art collection where guests swim with the dolphins and laze away the day in man-made lagoons. But no, I wanted a regular old mall restaurant, the Big Island Steak company or nothing.

By the time we’d finished browsing the Hilton waiting for my digital downloads at Rex’s photo finishing nearby, lunch service at the BISC was wrapping up, leaving us the sole customers.

It wasn’t quite as I’d envisioned it from the outside. Rather than the swinging door, hardwood floor ambiance I’d imagined, the tidy little ranch-style establishment was whitewashed and strewn with Hawai`iana and kitsch. We took a table by the windows where adequate views over a small lake set me to thinking I just may have been upcountry after all. Glancing at the menu I gasped.

"What’s wrong?" Sweetie asked.
Eyeing up the selection of pasta, chicken salads, fish sandwiches, nachos and pupus -- the usual lunchtime favorites -- I grew downhearted.
"No steak! There’s no steak on the lunch menu." I admit I was whining and ready to concede the stir fry at the Hilton wasn’t such a bad idea after all.
"It’s a steak house. They have steak."
"Not on this menu."

Sweetie, always the hero, summoned the waitress.
"This is a steak house, right?"
"Best on the island!" the well-trained employee intoned.
"So you won’t mind bringing my wife a rib-eye medium rare? Want fries with that, honey?"
"Fries. Sure." I agreed. "It‘s my birthday!"
"Well then," the waitress said, "you’ll get steak and the house special."
I shrugged but moments later the lady returned with a lovely glass of vegetables swimming in a stout, red-hot, horseradish ripe Bloody Mary.
"This is fabulous!" I assured her (since it was).
Sweetie went with the low maintenance version of the Big Island’s lunchtime menu and ordered a giant hamburger with cheese and bacon which he seemed to heartily enjoy. I wish I could say my hard-won steak was the best I’d ever had but in truth I’ve had slightly better steaks in larger cattle-producing States (such as Texas and Colorado).

That said, the food was good, real good, and the Bloody Mary even better. Best of all was receiving ultimate, attentive service by people willing to stay open late for lunch and borrow from the dinner menu for a birthday girl.

From journal Black Magic: Living Large on Hawaii's Big Island

Big Island Steak House

  • April 21, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Coyote9 from Nevada City, California
Service was attentive and friendly. Food was great. Order the crab and artichoke spread appetizer. The Ono was delicious. Good ribs and shrimp. A la carte was served. There were kids at almost every table. Very family friendly.

From journal The Big Island-Paniolo Greens

Big Island Steak House

  • July 9, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Obakadave from New York, New York
This place might seem like your typical island bar or pub, but looks can be deceiving. This is a great steakhouse... or at least it's the only steakhouse in the Waikoloa area. Even so, the steaks and sides here are excellent. I'd also highly recommend the coconut shrimp with orange dipping sauce. Man, was that stuff good. The bar upstairs caters more to the local "happy hour" crowd, but it's not a distraction, but rather welcome if you want a night out where there's some hustle and bustle in an otherwise romantic and quiet locale. Oh, and the mashed potatos are damn good too.

From journal Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii

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