South Side Shaka

Hawaiʻi the Big Island


Capitalizing on its position as the southernmost place in the USA to get your buzz on, this sports bar excels at the sports, the bar, and the fascinating conversations with local characters. The food on the other hand is just OK, cleanliness questionable, and service frustrating (mains $8 to $24).

Although, they do whip up a surprisingly tasty loco moco (dish of rice, fried egg and hamburger patty topped with gravy or other condiments).


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