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    Coconut Grill

    3.6 (413 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Salad, Burgers
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Homemade Banana Bread, Pacifica Omlette and the Hilo Mary
    Scott B.

    Yummmm. I had the Pacifica omelette, homemade banana bread with a Hilo Mary ! We try to get here when it opens and we are always amazed at the exceptional food! If you're in Hilo the Coconut Grill is a must stop! Mahalo!

    Cobb Salad 20.99 so yum
    Bobbie R.

    Casual dining. Our server was very good. My salad was very good, saved leftovers for second meal. Across from the Bay. They have a full bar. Good stop for a good meal. Please tip generously.

    Krista H.

    This restaurant is right next to the hotel we were staying. Our server was so great and sweet. There were a lot of locals there too, which told us it was probably really good :) it was delicious! Also don't skip the pie! It's huge!

    The pork ribs
    Angie S.

    The food was ok. I ordered the pork ribs, a little dry in some edges- the bake potato was overly whipped and made too starchy- it is pre-made to resemble "twice baked potato"- no sour cream but, crumbled bacon and cheese mixed together. The side of baked beans were tooo sweet and not to my liking- another guest had a hamburger which was BIG! She asked no onions and it had. Our other guest ordered the Hawaiian Luau plate- there was no complaint there. Service was busy and we had to ask for us to be served- they forgot about us. Ambiance ok. Families, casual wear- parking on the street/ popular place. Go early in the day- it might be fresher food.

    Thin sliced prime rib egg Benedict (half order)
    Haley F.

    One of our top 5 favorite breakfast/brunch places. Nice view, great service, tasty food; what more can you ask for? We don't really come here for lunch or dinner, but brunch here is where it's at. Large menu, everyone will find something that they like. Just be prepared to wait for a bit, seating is limited since it appears that they're only using a portion of the restaurant.

    Tidal wave markers in the window
    Lisa O.

    We really enjoyed our dinner hear last week. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was nice inside and had a big menu full of goodies. We got a yummy French dip with onion rings and some kind of steak veggie rice plate that was also great. The fried ice cream trio dessert was huge and tasty after a long day. I definitely recommend this place for a casual meal when in Hilo.

    Tyler V.

    My husband and I got the cane sugar soda, Mahi Mahi fish and chips, the kahlua burger and chips. So darn tasty. This is definitely the place the locals all go to. We got off our cruise ship and asked the staff where we should go to eat and everyone's consensus was the Coconut Grill. Several people asked us all to bring back their favorite dishes.

    Coconut Shrimp Tiki
    Frank W.

    I enjoyed the coconut shrimp tikis. The visual display was intriguing and the flavor was delicious. Our waitress, Scottlyn, was phenomenal. She was super friendly and was gracious to accommodate all of the menu customizations requested by our family of four. Five stars for Scottlyn's outstanding customer service! All in all, our family enjoyed our dining experience and recommend Coconut Grill as a great place to go for a relaxing, flavorful evening meal.

    Punululu omlet, Coconut banana pancake, fresh papaya
    Ariana J.

    This was right next to the hotel we stayed at Hotel so we came here for breakfast. We got seated right away. The omelet punulu was literally so bland that my hubby and I couldn't eat it. But we were hungry so we ate. No salt, no pepper, no seasonings, nothing. The 3 stars is for CBP the coconut banana pancake. This was so yummy and topped with macadamia nuts. So unique. They first cook it and then bake it. Makes the pancake so crispy and crunchy while the insides are quite soft and moist. Must try! Fresh papaya was very fresh. Yum. Service was fairly slow. Coffee was ok.

    Fish and chips
    Greg H.

    Stopped in as we were aimlessly wondering on Valentines Day. Lots of places and zero availability and they worked us in. The fish and chips was a good beer battered crunch and fries were hot. I enjoyed the presentation and overall taste. The steamed veggies were lackluster and better had they just been left off. Wife had the prime rib sandwich and it was okay. I would say the menu was limited and not a lot of choices.

    First time here
    Inverleith F.

    If you are looking for another unassuming locals place away from downtown, head over towards Banyan Drive and check out Coconut Grill. The food is made with love and is pretty darn good. We wandered in here and had the sizzling prime rib and the angel hair pasta with shrimp. We were warmly greeted and seated right away. Having been a waitress in my past, I was impressed with how well the staff worked together. This type of service is lacking these days but not here in HI where the spirit of ohana prevails. 5 stars to the entire staff which includes the Chef. Our food came out quickly which was actually a refreshing change. My prime rib was truly sizzling and very tender. I asked for a side of brown rice because I needed something to help with sucking up the beef juices. I would say that adding a side vegetable would be nice IMO. Hubby really enjoyed his pasta. He commented on how well the vegetables were cooked (spinach, zucchini and mushrooms) to be al dente and the shrimp was perfect. The shrimp had a "snap" . The only addition to the dish could be chili flakes and a bit more al dente in his opinion. The spinach artichoke was delightfully different and old school. The slices of bread are warm which is refreshing to take that extra step on quality. The dessert menu looks amazing but the expense and size of the portion is frightening. Next time, visit for dessert. For visitors, there is a fee on the take out containers which I hadn't experienced in my state as much. This is a cool, down home, locals place that produces really good food that is served by a staff that are a happy ohana.

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    Does the restaurant have air conditioning for dining?

    The windows were all open when we were there and it was not hot at all. It was end of August when we were there.

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    Home of the loco moco! Came to Cafe 100 on a Friday for lunch with a large group of students, and…read morethis was the perfect spot to grab a quick lunch. There were various options for everyone and easy ordering on the kiosk with pictures, which was super helpful. The dining area is spacious and breezy. I got a green river and portugese sausage loco moco, which are two of my favorite things! A lot of places don't have green river, so it was a pleasant surprise to find it being sold here. The Portuguese sausage was juicy and the gravy was the perfect consistency for the loco moco. I loved how many different meat options they had for their loco mocos. Definitely recommend coming here for a quick bite!

    Made a day trip from Oʻahu to the Big Island and had to stop at Cafe 100 -- home of the original…read moreloco moco. As a born-and-raised local, rice, gravy, and eggs will win me over every time, and I really wanted to love this place for the history alone. I'll be honest though -- the hype set the bar high, and I left a little let down. The regular loco moco was just okay. The hamburger patty tasted pre-made or frozen, though the gravy was solid (thank goodness). The beef stew also tasted pre-made and was lighter on the tomato flavor than I prefer. I ordered the steak as well (around $30), and it came out very well done. On the positive side, they offer a ton of plate lunch options, the space is extremely well kept for a local diner, and there's plenty of parking. It's covered outdoor seating only, but it's comfortable and clean. What surprised me most was the lack of visible history. I expected to see more storytelling about the loco moco origins -- photos, signage, staff sharing pride in it -- something that really leaned into that legacy. It felt a little missing. Still glad I tried it for the experience, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the legendary reputation.

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