Don 't be fooled by its simple exterior. Manago Hotel is an unassuming diamond in the rough. We managed to get ahead of the lunch rush and thought, there 's no way a James Beard award winning restaurant is this empty on a weekend afternoon? But once Sunday mass let out, the small diner quickly filled up. Despite this, service was fast. If you 're a tourist, expect the servers to chat with locals between carting out orders on chunky rubber carts. Apparently, the pork chops are the star dish and the liver and onions are a tasty second. But here you 'll find no recommendations section or even mention of any accolades James Beard or otherwise. Here 's what we did try: The sides of the week were...
Food was solid, comfort food more than gourmet. Pork chops were quite good and the fish special was really terrific. Service was meh they were friendly but def not super helpful due to limited options to deal with any dietary restrictions, much less know about them! They even made a mistake and told my GF wife she could have the potato salad which was made with spaghetti noodles ! . Ambiance was old western town saloon chic if you could call it that . Rustic and charming, but not exactly a dining experience was much as a solid place to get comfort food low key in Captain Cook.
We came here for lunch after the visiting the Pure Kona Green farmers market. This restaurant is in the Manago Hotel right across the street. It's Hawaii's oldest continually operating restaurant. Must order the pork chops with side onions and gravy. One entree was enough for my daughter and I to share. We will surely visit again!
Old-style family diner on the road headed south. Friendly folks dishing it out in a Hawaii Plantation-era structure with a hotel in the back. Come hungry. The famous pork chops are good. I think the ones at Side Street in Honolulu are better, but to each his own. Gotta love the side of pickled ogo.
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My husband and I came here for lunch. It was our first time here. I read recommendations on the butterfish , so I had that. My husband had the popular dish pork chops . Both were delicious. We shared the sides and those were tasty as well! The staff were friendly and service was great.
Wow. Famous for their pork chops would be an understatement. Their pork chops were deliciously good! Then you add the gravy and even better. Their sides delicious as well. Potato salad, wow! Couldn't thank the staff enough for making us feel so welcomed and at home.
Don't understand the hype it's like a dining hall at an Elks Club NO ambience, mediocre food, non existent service. SO many better options including Rebel Kitchen...don't waste your time/money.
so populer local restrant. Manago is Pork chop! we have to order! must!! fish menu Soso,.. Barger not bad.
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Food tried the pork chop and it was simply amazing! Will do it again when I visit big island.
Classy homey feel. Great food and service. One of a kind, so much history. Thank you!!!!
