FORC — Farm Ocean Ranch Cook

FORC Restaurant — Farm to Table Dining in Waimea, Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island)

Waimea paniolo cowboy and child on Hawaiʻi Island ranch — the ranching heritage behind FORC Restaurant
Pan-seared local fish with roasted vegetables — FORC Restaurant Waimea, Big Island
Fresh Big Island oysters on the half shell — FORC Restaurant
Roasted duck with Hamakua mushrooms and rich jus — FORC Restaurant Waimea
Pan-fried local fish with lemon, capers, and cream sauce — FORC Restaurant
Waimea ranch ribeye with bok choy and red wine jus — FORC Restaurant
Strawberry spinach salad with local goat cheese — FORC Restaurant
Fresh lettuce wraps with Big Island ingredients — FORC Restaurant
Vibrant green Kohala hills above Waimea, Hawaiʻi Island — the upcountry home of FORC Restaurant
The open road through Waimea upcountry, Hawaiʻi Island — rolling pastures and Kohala Mountains under dramatic clouds
FORC — Farm Ocean Ranch Cook
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Hours

Happy Hour: Thursday - Monday 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Dinner: Thursday - Monday 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Location

Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaiʻi Island

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Our Story

Farm. Ocean. Ranch. Cook.

FORC Restaurant was born from a deep love of Waimea and the extraordinary bounty of Hawaiʻi Island. Our name says it all — Farm, Ocean, Ranch, Cook. We believe the best dining experiences start long before the kitchen, with the farmers who tend the land, the fishermen who work the sea, and the ranchers who raise their animals with care and respect for the ʻāina.

Nestled in the heart of Waimea — Hawaiʻi Island's upcountry cowboy town, cradled between Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountains — FORC is a gathering place for the community and a destination for visitors seeking an authentic taste of the Big Island. Every dish is a celebration of place: the volcanic soil, the cool mountain air, the Pacific waters just down the road.

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Waimea paniolo cowboy and child on Hawaiʻi Island ranch — the ranching heritage behind FORC Restaurant

Our Philosophy

Rooted in the Big Island

Farm

Grown in Waimea

Our produce comes from the rich volcanic soil of Waimea's farms — just minutes from our kitchen. We work directly with local growers to bring you the freshest seasonal vegetables, herbs, and fruits Hawaiʻi Island has to offer.

Ocean

Caught Off the Big Island

Hawaiʻi Island's waters yield some of the world's finest fish. Our seafood is sourced daily from local fishermen — ahi, mahi-mahi, opah, and whatever the Pacific offers that morning.

Ranch

Raised on the Range

Waimea is cowboy country. We partner with Kahua Ranch and other Big Island ranchers to bring you grass-fed beef, lamb, and pork raised with care on the slopes of the Kohala Mountains.

Cook

Crafted with Aloha

Our chefs transform these extraordinary ingredients into dishes that honor their origins. Contemporary technique, Hawaiian soul — every plate is a love letter to the Big Island.

FORC Restaurant exterior in Waimea, Hawaiʻi Island — a welcoming destination in upcountry Kamuela

"The best ingredients don't wait — and neither should you."

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Reserve Your Table

Reservations are recommended. Book online, call us, or walk in — we'd love to have you. Private dining and catering inquiries welcome.

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Happy Hour 3–5 pm  ·  Dinner 5–9 pm  ·  THursday-Monday