This bacon and avocado burger was absolutely next-level. The patty was incredibly juicy and stacked…read morehigh with all the good stuff. Every bite was packed with flavor. The bacon was cooked perfectly, crispy without being overdone, and paired so well with the fresh avocado. You could really tell everything was made with aloha, and it was cooked to perfection. What made the experience even better was the hospitality. The owner was so kind and welcoming, while we waited, he even offered my two boys some shave ice, which completely made our day. It's not just great food here, it's genuine, thoughtful service that makes you want to come back again and again. We'll be back again this weekend for more!

Took over 30+ min to make our order with no line prior before mines. Owner told me " your food…read moreshould be ready within 10-15 min" after taking my order. He seemed to make a judgement to handle a personal priority before handling the customer after taking my order. After 15 min he also stated food coming out in 5 min when took another 15 min. Very unfortunate. Also half the time it's not open or don't have ingredients to complete meal ( frying oil to make fries and onion rings etc) The food is decent but service is poor. Wish them luck

Stopped in today and my girl and I were amazed! She got the French onion soup burger, which was…read moreunbelievable and I got the Philly cheesesteak burger, which is out of this world. Ambience is great for Bar. Amazing service super cool little spot. I'm not sure why nobody told me about this place sooner. I recommend to all my friends and anybody else.

We came over to Hilo after a day of hiking around the volcano park. By the time we got here, we…read morewere starving, so we decided on a burger and on Hilo Burger Joint. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. The noise level was decently low, even with live music, and we were so happy for that. Here lately, every place we have gone has been sooo loud to where we couldn't have a conversation, so this was a nice touch. Our waitress came to grab our orders promptly and brought our drinks quickly. We decided on mozzarella sticks for an appetizer, a pesto burger no tomato with a garden patty, and another garden burger plain and dry, both with fries. Food came out decently swiftly, and everything looked amazing! The fries were piping hot and absolutely wonderful: perfectly crispy, not greasy, with flavor and perfect seasoning. The pesto burger was soo good. The pesto itself had a great flavor without being overbearing or oily. I loved the slice of fresh mozzarella. The burger itself was cooked perfectly, and the bread was nice and toasty without being hard. The mozzarella sticks were fantastic, not greasy at all, and were decently sized. I really liked the marinara it came with, which it was flavorful without being overbearing and the only thing we could taste. I assume the garden burger was equally enjoyed, for there was no conversation coming from that side of the table. Oh, and he stole the rest of my fries. Thief!! This was a great decision. The interior screams dive bar in an interesting way, but that food? Definitely not greasy spoon or quickly thrown together dive bar appetizers, that's for sure! We will definitely come back!

This may be one of the best dining spots in the Volcano area. The menu is relatively small, but…read moreevery dish is thoughtfully prepared and executed exceptionally well. The food, service, and ambiance all deserve 5 stars. A special shoutout to our waiter, Adam, who provided outstanding service and made our evening even more enjoyable. Despite being in a popular visitor destination, the restaurant doesn't feel touristy. Instead, it has a welcoming atmosphere that attracts both visitors and locals looking for a great meal. Parking is free and convenient, and there's also a charming little shop next to the restaurant that's worth browsing before or after dinner. Highly recommended if you're visiting the Volcano area.

We are staying at the lodge attached to this Restaurant. We…read morehad planned on breakfast as they list breakfast and brunch. BUT, they open at 11. That's not a breakfast schedule and we won't be able to eat before we move on to Kilo. On to Plan B.

Food 3/5 - Ordered a loco moco and fish & chips. Loco moco was fine, the hamburger patty was a…read morelittle thin and could use more salt, but for the price it's fine. Fish and chips are fried-to-order so it's nice and hot. Condiments are next to the pick up window and you can grab as much as you please. Price $$ - Price is fair with the portions that are served. Service 3/5 - Service is normal for a fast-food style restaurant. Ambiance 3/5 - Interior is fine, we visited around Christmas time so the interior was decorated with holiday festivities. Tables are kept clean and open. Overall - With limited options inside Volcanoes National Park, this is a quick and cheaper grub-and-go restaurant to continue your adventures inside the park, which is probably the main reason why you're visiting. I had a pleasant experience and would visit again.

This is a great affordable option in Volcanoes National Park! Although the food is just ok, the…read moreportions are large. You might be able to find tastier or more diverse food options in the restaurant or just outside of the park, but this is very convenient. The burgers are especially worth it. It is located inside the arcade area. It is open to the public. There is a seating area (about 3 circle tables that can sit 3-4 each) but lighting isn't great - it's either fluorescent lighting or the lights are off (I went twice and both the lights were very dim with some being off in the seating area next to the grill). Service is efficient. Both times I went there was only one employee working, but it was ok because I was the only customer.

Blackened Ono sandwich Not good at all, fish fillet was…read moreless than a half inch thick. Burger was just a thin piece Ono, 1 piece lettuce, a piece of sliced onion and cheap bun. It used to be alot better before, nice fresh thick slice of Ono and a sesame seed bun.

This place is great. Quality beef and good lau lau. It takes a little while because everything is…read moremade fresh.

We got a reservation for Tuesday night at 8 pm. We were seated immediately, next to window and we…read morecould see lava glow from our seats. That was first for us and we were very excited. We had soup of the day and stuffed chicken for dinner. Soup came with fresh bread and butter and was very tasty. Stuffed chicken was also tasty and flavor full. We liked it. Staff is very nice and ambience is ok . Best part is volcano viewing and that tops overall experience.

Volcano House and this isn't just a place you stay--it's an experience the second you step out of…read morethe car. Sitting right on the edge of Kīlauea, the views alone will stop you in your tracks. You're literally looking out over the caldera while sipping your coffee like it's no big deal. The building has that old-school, historic feel, but it works... it adds to the whole "you're somewhere special" vibe. The restaurant carries that same laid-back but memorable energy, and the gift shop is worth stepping into too--solid mix of local items and keepsakes without feeling overdone. Whether you're eating, browsing, or just posted up with the view, this place makes you slow down and really take it all in.

I really enjoy their garlic chicken. The mini plate is more than enough for me. I never finish…read moreit. The staff member (I told myself to remember her name but of course I forgot) was so friendly and attentive. There was a mildly rude customer there waiting for her food trying to speak with me about the wait and the staff just smiled and continued to be polite to everyone. I'm not sure how long the other customer waited but we called in our order and showed up before the time they said it would be ready and within a couple minutes of paying it was ready. The restaurant was clean and tidy. Will definitely be back.

Before arriving to Hawaii, we found on Reddit post that most people recommended coming here for…read moretheir Loco Moco. My boyfriend and I had finished a few small hikes at Hawaii Volcano National Park and decided to stop here for a late lunch before heading back towards the Kona side. We found that the restaurant was poorly ventilated as it was hot and the doors were just kept open, and the wait for the food was a long time. There were a few other people before us who had been waiting for their food as well, and by the time it was our turn it was already 45 minutes to 1 hour. The Loco Moco was not what I had expected, the hamburger patties were dry and there wasn't anything that stood out flavor-wise. The macaroni salad was okay, but we both agreed that L&L tasted better. We also got a spam musubi, but it did not taste as good as other musubis, there was just too much rice and the spam lacked seasoning and sauce. Overall, this was not worth the wait, they have other items on their menu that you could try, but expect to wait for a lot longer than usual just to get your food.

Not a bad review. I just went there for the burger only to find they don't have that anymore. Too…read morebad, looked amazing. Now they have hotdogs and shave ice. Shave ice was good. Service was good.

From the owner: Family owned and operated local small business. We are the first ever food vendors at The Pana'ewa…read moreRainforest Zoo! We're most renowned for our Bacon Jam!

I'd say this a solid place to go. This place has a lot of charm. Friendly staff. A cool view of a…read morerad dog and cat on the patio. The waitress was attentive without hovering... Food was solid, good portions, I don't eat a ton so I had half a burger to share and half my fries (I saved room for a tart!!). I would say upscale diner food. Get here early for dessert tho, cause they were out of most of it once we were here on the later side!! NOTE: 18% Gratuity for parties of 6 or more... but unlike a previous review, the staff here actually works for that so I am less resistant to that charge...

Went to dinner here to try this place out. I side decorations were really cool but unfortunately…read morethe food was just average. Their burgers were ok but the local type food were not great. I would only recommend this place if you're in a pinch.

Fantastic! We had the chili, cornbread and sandwich. All were amazing and hit the spot. I think the…read moresandwhich was the freshest thing I ate in Hawaii! 10 stars!! The day was a little rainy and cold. The food was just the comfort we needed. 100% recommend! If I would have been in the area any more days I would have gone back again and again.

So the Eagles Lighthouse Cafe is no more. Let this be a eulogy then. For starters, let's go with…read morethe praise. The food was great. Nice down home cookin', reasonably priced. Now for this. The place was festooned with Bible quotes, Biblical vignettes in the windows, and the three flags of Christian Nationalism garishly out front - the US flag, the Israeli flag, and the nationalist "Plea To Heaven" flag. All paradoxically in tatters and never taken in for good keeping. It did not give off a welcome Biblical vibe though - just one of "agree with us or take it down the road." The kitchen and counter personnel were usually fairly nice people who gave great service. The owners, when they were present, gave off something entirely different. Like you were inconveniencing them by being there. Short tempered and terse if they took your order. If you read the earlier comments, you will hear of them coming unhinged and screaming at some customer about something either overblown, or imagined. They refused to pay their employees properly, with something even close to a living wage. When the Hawaii legislature finally hiked the minimum wage, they stuck out an alarmist notice written in childish green marker that they were sooooo sorry but they "had to" raise their prices a bit because the mean old Hawaii house raised the wage. And of course taxes under Biden, yada yada. In the end, the ELC was a victim of the owners' disposition. It's a very bad business model indeed, when politics, religion and greed actually get in the way of doing business. My best wishes to the employees, I really hope they can find something decent to replace this experience. For the self righteous, sanctimonious greed of the owners and operators - as Jesus said, "Yeah verily, you have your reward."