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The Big Island overall has good food, including fresh fruit at farmers'
markets and things like that. (We found a great farmers market in
Waimea.) Everything is a lot more spread out than on Oahu, though, and
you don't have as many of the cheap options like saimin and lunch
wagons in the tourist areas.

In Volcano, I had a great dinner at the Kilauea Lodge. In Waikoloa,
there's a branch of Roy's. Roy's gets a lot of heat now for being a
chain but I'd say that's a very strong branch of it. Merriman's (which
I have not been to) is always highly recommended; I think they still
have a website. You'll need reservations. That's about it for my
knowledge of fine dining on that island. This is one region for which
Chowhound.com is very strong; I suggest you look at the Elsewhere in
America board. They may also be able to help you with less expensive
food in the Waikoloa area. Low-end dining is a challenge there; the
whole place is so posh. There's a food court in the King's Shops where
you may be able to find some local items.

Have a great time! When you go to Volcano, allow plenty of time and
fill your car with gas at every opportunity or you *will* run out
between Volcano and Waikoloa.