Vegetarian Eats on the Big Island

Visitors with plant-based diets will love the cuisine served on handmade ceramic dishes at Cafe Ono, one of several vegetarian restaurants on Hawaii Island. // © 2014 Cafe Ono

Ira Ono, an artist and vegetarian cook who is also the owner of Cafe Ono, enjoys one of the cafe’s signature dishes in the garden area of the restaurant. // © 2014 Cafe Ono

Kalapana Organics Farm is the source for many ingredients used in the dishes served at Sweet Cane Cafe in Hilo on Hawaii Island. // © 2014 Kalapana Organics

Sweet Cane Cafe features organic, vegetarian meals and beverages with a Hawaiian twist, including this taro burger. // © 2014 Sweet Cane Cafe

Sweet Potato Kitchen and Takeout in Hawi on Hawaii Island offers an extensive menu of vegetarian soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts, along with daily specials. // © 2014 Diane Merlino

At Sweet Potato Kitchen and Takeout, the focus is on locally sourced, organic ingredients for all dishes and desserts. // © 2014 Diane Merlino

Stephen Rouelle (left). owner and chef, and Abraham Go, general manager, are on hand to serve guests at the recently opened Under the Bodhi Tree restaurant, located in The Shops at Mauna Lani on Hawaii Island. // © 2014 Diane Merlino