Matt was amazing from our cocktails, ( we had Japanese whiskey sours), to our food, (Chinese chicken salad, Ono fish and chips wi tator tots) and to our service. Very knowledgeable Great recommendations Super friendly and engaging We will be back! read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Fish and chips Ono w tator tots - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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5 Stars We stopped by Cronies Bar & Grill for a simple lunch, and sometimes simple done right is exactly what you're looking for. I had the French dip with tots, and my wife ordered the mini burger with tots. Everything came out hot, fresh, and cooked just right. The French dip was packed with flavor, the meat was tender, and the au jus was excellent. My wife's burger was juicy, the bun was nicely toasted, and despite being the smaller quarter-pound option, it was still a very satisfying meal. The tots deserve a mention too - crispy on the outside, hot on the inside, and exactly what good tots should be. What impressed us most was that there wasn't a weak spot anywhere. No fancy gimmicks, just good food prepared well and served by friendly, attentive staff. For a straightforward burger-and-sandwich lunch, Cronies absolutely nailed it. We'll definitely stop back the next time we're in the area. read more

Not the same Cronie's as before covid...Vibe is not as friendly and food is just ok. Only if you ask about the Pau Hana menu, will they even offer it to you. And both times I've asked for it, the waitress seems annoyed. Even asked "Um. What time is it even?". Honestly, I would only go for the Pau Hana menu for the prices. But not if the service is like this... read more

I'm extremely sad to say, but this is one of the worst places to eat in Hilo. Just why, is it so expensive for absolutely the worst food!? I got the chicken strips (because, who can mess up strips!? Like they usually are frozen and you fry to order) Well well they proved me wrong! Their "chicken strips" were very thinly sliced dried out chicken breast. Barely breaded and most likely thrown into a fryer until dried but not crisp. Yeah that junk was $17 for 4 tiny dried out chicken pieces. I didn't eat it. It was almost like a smack in our face, to serve it to us (look at the picture for reference) I'm sure even the waitress wouldn't eat it! Side of fries were $13 for old fries! Old fries! My husband got the burger and it was like a frozen May's patty on a store bought bun for $27 dollars!!!!! Please do not eat here. There was someone singing, the output was echoing in the entire place. So we couldn't even here each other speaking. read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Dry dry dry inedible - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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We had great service, yummy food, in a nice cool sports-bar. They had huge windows with ocean views, and multiple TVs with lots of different sports. We tried the Mauna Loa fries (delish, kinda like poutine) and each had a burger. The burgers were cooked perfectly and had both flavor and fresh toppings. We ended up taking home the sides and half the appetizer - still good later on! Well worth the stop! read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Side salad, Mauna Loa Gravy Cheese Fries, and Basket Of Onion Rings :) - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Awesome place. They accommodated our large group this past weekend and took great care of us. Food was awesome and so was the service. Next time our team goes to Hilo we will be going back there. read more

My husband and I wanted to eat some burgers and wings while we watch the FIFA World Cup so we figure we come to a sports bar with good burgers. My husband ordered his hot wings, burger and drink and I ordered my burger with drink. We were kind of surprised that they had hula on all the TVs. So we asked if they could put on the FIFA World Cup, the waitress didn't know what that was so I had to explain that it's the men's world soccer championships going on. She said they were trying to find the channel. They finally did and we were enjoying ourselves. We got our burgers pretty quickly and as we were almost done eating them, my husband asked if she forgot to bring our hot wings. We were ready to leave. She never came around to refill our drinks and she forgot to order our hot wings. Oh well, I guess it's hard to find a sports bar that is actually a sports bar. All televisions were on but no music or any sound to cover the silence besides people talking. Will try again next time read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Mini Swiss & mushrooms with half n half onion rings and French fries - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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I've been a returning costumer for years. I planned to take the family for a quick bite before a play. Unfortunately the Service was poor, wait time poor. Waited over 40 mins for cheese burgers and fish & chips. Sadly I will not be returning any time soon. read more

Went in for lunch and was denied service, had to do takeout which had an extra charge. Food was poor quality.

The prices are high for VERY mediocre food at best. Think of a restaurant trying to be Chili's on the mainland but misses the mark with their food. The quantity and quality of the food doesn't meet the standards of the pricing in their menu. I'm guessing the pricing is geared more towards tourists (we live here). Don't even get me started on the drinks. We ordered a cocktail (whiskey and soda) which tasted so watered down that we weren't sure there was alcohol in the drinks. I get it, we live in Hawaii and the overhead is probably a lot, but put the effort into the quality and service that will attract locals. read more

Always a great timpupils. Service is always great. They have a big bar so they have options. I usually just get beer on tap and maybe the occasional lemon drop shots..lol Great burgers and pupu's. read more

This is such a fun spot for a good bar and grill vibe! Family friendly but also perfect for a younger crowd night out. Our servers name was Andrew and he did a phenomenal job checking in and offering suggestions. They were out of a lot since they were so busy during the day but they still had such great menu options and Andrew was able to help out a ton. The food came out hot and tasty and we left with full bellies and a new T Shirt! read more

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Best bar in Hilo town. Ivy makes the best martini ever. Highly recommend this bar when in Hilo. read more

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Cronies Bar & Grill is my go-to in Hilo when i'm craving a great burger. If you aren't a big burger person, their other items are not to be slept on either. Their Mauna Loa Gravy-Cheese Fries is a perfect appetizer that can be shared amongst your whole party. If you're not that big into bar food, they definitely have one of the best steaks you can find anywhere in town. Off of their "not-so-secret" secret menu, the Lyman Steak might be the most delicious thing on their menu. They have multiple TV's that span across the entire restaurant, making it easy to catch all of your favorite sports. The ambiance of the restaurant is perfect for football Sundays! The servers are all great as well, but our server Mathew made the experience a 10/10. I recommend this place to everyone. read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Bacon Cheeseburger** Basket Of Tater Tots - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Cronies has some of my favorite bar foods. I've always been a fan of the burgers. It's a mix of your classic burgers and one of a kind like the "loco burger". I was impressed with the service and how fast the food came out. I actually went with a friend who worked there so maybe that's why we were seated immediately lol. The steak and salad were also very good and the portions were bigger than expected. The prices have gone up from previous years but definitely a place to check out if you're in downtown hilo. read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Loco Burger - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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The service was terrible. Somebody probably forgot to order our food. After they brought our food over an hour after we ordered it they were extremely rude when it was dropped off. This place is trash. I have come in on and off for 12 years now and this time was the worst of the worst. Don't waste your time or money. read more

over salted- overcooked - overcharged! server could not have cared less! as a local can tell you plenty better places in town. Only used 1 star because no zero stars! read more

The restaurant is nice, cozy atmosphere. Service was outstanding. Food was absolutely delicious. Try the tater tots!!!!! Prices are reasonable. Restrooms are very clean. My family will be coming back here again. They all left with their tummy's full. read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Chicken burger , tots , chicken sandwich yummmm. - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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The service is excellent! The Mushroom Swiss Burger with half order onion rings and half fries is my favorite. It's always my go to Sports Bar. read more

We had the Tamashiro burger which was everything inside, from bacon to two different cheeses, onion rings, mushroom, onion etc. read more

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Cronies is amazing and such a great vibe !! Jason had absolutely great service and accommodation for us! Definitely would come back just due to the service! Jason is very polite and professional ! Thank youuu cronies ! read more

Amazing service! Terrible food. I saw online they won awards (based off reviews) for best burgers, not sure who the judge was or how much the award cost them but the 1/4 lbs burger was the worst frozen burger I've ever had. read more

When football starts at 7AM- this is a great place to come to ! A local bar that offers breakfast until 10 and lunch starts at 11! My husband enjoyed his Chicken Fried Steak with rice and I waited for lunch so I could have my Kalua Pork Nachos ! They were delicious ! Crystal was a great server and as our group grew she was attentive and entertaining ! We had a blast ! read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Great food Great service Local artists play there Thursday and Friday Great spot to watch the game Best burger spot on big island Also a delicious reuban read more

Good place to stop and rest, have a drink, and EAT Friendly and Aloha service in a very comfortable setting. TV's to watch sports, sweet and stocked bar or sit by the window to people watch. Food was great but come hungry and ready to eat! I will definitely be back while visiting Hilo. Mahalo read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Loco Burger with Tater Tots...Grindz - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Reservations were made for Mother's Day. The place was not busy at all for the time slot that was reserved. Our server Alyssa (sorry if spelled incorrectly) was attentive to our table. My son and I ordered the Swiss mushroom burger and fries. It was perfectly portioned and a really juicy burger. My other son ordered the keiki hotdog and fries. The bun was a little dry for him and the hotdog was a little on the thicker side.. a little big for a 5 year old. My boyfriend ordered the loco moco which he said was pretty filling. For dessert, we got the crème brulee bread pudding and that was really yummy. It came to our table warm. It was my first time eating there and my 5 year old really enjoyed the different tv's. Just so happened he got to sit in front of the one that had baseball playing on it. The restaurant is clean and has a lot of space. I also liked how we got to sit next to a window. Thank you Cronies!! read more

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i dined there today (3/15) and our server was super sweet and taking good care of us and the tables around us even though it was busy. however our food took over an hour and i heard the kitchen cussing and using inappropriate language towards our server. it has very disheartening to hear when she was treating everyone with kindness and doing her best. read more

We went around 7:45 on a Saturday night and the place was practically empty so service was quick. The burgers are outstanding- can't go wrong with any of them! I'll admit I'm not usually a crinkle cut fries person but these were actually good. There's something comforting about a traditional American bar serving burgers when you've tried so many unique foods on vacation. Worth a try if you're in the mood for handheld food! read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Bacon Cheeseburger**(front) and Swiss & Mushroom Burger**(back) - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Just posting this review to remind myself that Cronies is overpriced mediocre (at best) food - even more so now that the last time I was there a few years ago. I had the half Cobb salad which was lacking in toppings and salads lettuce. My partner was craving a French dip which is why we chose Cronies - after ordering we found out that they are out of the usual baguette so a bun was used. The sandwich had no cheese - just tasteless meat on a bun with a tiny amount of sauce. The fries - which are now extra on top of the 17.50 for one less than mediocre sandwich - were okay but not as good as McDonalds. The best part of the meal were the fried cheese bites we had as an appetizer - but for 13.50 - still not worth it. Other places on the bay are similarly priced or less (70 dollars?!?) and much better. But if you want to see some sportsball - it might make up for all of that - might ... Our waitress was nice though. read more

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Service was good. But, our waitress got a 8 tabletop mid way through our meal, we were ignored after that. We were sat immediately on a Sunday. The place was NOT packed. Drinks: Hendricks and Tonic with extra lime. Bulleit and Coke. Drinks were made well. Appetizer: Deep fried cheese bites. Basically little pieces of fried cheese. Unimpressed Meal: Beyond burger made with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Lettuce, Tomato, onion on a brioche bun. Okay. A veggie burger is a veggie burger. Turkey Club Sandwich- Came with bean sprouts (my companion hates bean sprouts) He said the sandwich was good. Well made with the bread in the middle. His only critique was that it was cut into triangles. Tater tots were a $4.00 up charge. The sandwiches do not come with a side. This is mediocre at best. The food selection is ho-hum. The decor is blah. No ambiance. TV's are everywhere. So that's good... It's like the Spirit airlines of restaurants. They nickel and dime you for everything. $1.50 per drink during live events. I.E. sporting events at a sports bar 15% for Togo orders. No fries with the burgers. .50 for sauce (like you're at McDonalds) 5 drinks 2 sandwiches 1 fried cheese 1 order of tater tots $101.00 read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Veggie burger made like a mushroom and Swiss. - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Server very friendly. We had the catch of the day, which was grilled ono and the Swiss mushroom burger. Both were excellent. For a sports bar excellent set up with many tv sets with various sports ... and it was not too noisy. read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Grilled ono, the catch of the day. - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Ah Hilo! Such a mellow and friendly small town. Come here for beer and burgers and look out to see rainbows over Hilo Bay. read more

We stopped here for lunch on 12/30/2023. This was the "sports bar" recommended by our taxi driver. I made the mistake of not checking Yelp before visiting. I ordered the grilled chicken teriyaki sandwich and onion rings. The sandwich was bland even though it was the "staff favorite" on the menu. I guess that means all the other sandwiches are worse. More than half the onion rings were burnt. They weren't just dark brown, they were charred black. I was shocked that they even brought it out that way. Our server rarely stopped by to check on us even though the place wasn't busy. When she did stop by she couldn't even smile. Mostly she spent time huddled with the other servers talking. I gave this place 2 stars because the beers were cold and they did have sports on the tv, but we have dive bars at home with decent food and friendly service. I wished we would have gone to "Pineapples" around the corner. We stopped in for a drink on our way back and everyone in that place was so friendly. There was live music and all the food we saw come out looked delicious. Let this be a lesson, check Yelp first! read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Poor service even though it wasn't busy. - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

friendly service! My husband had the chicken teriyaki sandwich. He definitely had the better plate. I tired a bite and it was delicious and flavorful. I had the fish tacos. If only they had some flavor perhaps blackened maybe better. they were okay. The drinks and ambiance was great as we were looking for a place that was airing the Kings game. A lot of sports and Televisions everywhere. read more

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Our waiter was apologetic about being slow getting to our table. He said we came in at a good time because their afternoon rush was over. We ordered Chicken Teriyaki sandwich. It was excellent. It's a delish messy sandwich which falls apart. We had to ask for dinnerware so I could eat it. Fries were crispy and great Partner ordered French Dip which again was well prepared and tasty. Only comment really, is slow service. We waited for a while for our check and finally walked up to waiter station to get rung up. Over all good food. Service needs attention. Tip to manager: Don't keep taking in tables when the staff cannot keep up. Kitchen got backed up. People around us waiting for food. One table walked out because they could not get served. read more

Lady wearing the mask and opening the door today 8/3 needs an attitude check. The lady who assisted me with my purchase, on the other hand was fabulous. She provided water without asking, was friendly, jovial, and just plain nice. Don't get service by the lady in the mask! read more

On our first day in Hilo on a recent trip my wife and I walked the shops on the Hilo Bayfront and did some shopping. We ended up at Cronies and decided to have lunch there. Cronies is more bar than restaurant I think because the beer selection of beer is more extensive than the menu, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The three of us had some really delicious local brews before ordering our lunch. My wife had a quarter pound hamburger with fries which was pretty good mainly because of the wonderful brioche bun. I had the fish tacos and my son ordered the steak tacos. In both tacos the protein was generous, fresh mahimahi and steak, but they both needed some zing. Hot sauce, spicy salsa, fresh jalapeño peppers or some white sauce would really be helpful. Good place to lunch and relax after a day of shopping in Hilo. read more

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Our first time to eat here. Went for late lunch early dinner which is the perfect time to avoid big crowd and long wait. Good food and great service, with a short wait time for food to table. Large dining area and very comfortable. We got the ono fish sandwich and fresh fish ono salad. Good size portions and very filling. Dessert was 2 scoops of the goodie goodie ice cream which was ok (we're spoiled by Maui's guri guri which is 10/10 onolicious). read more

Cronies Bar & Grill - Grilled fresh fish salad - ono - New American Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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I'm gonna start off by saying service is 10/10 because we did a walk in and only waited about 5 minutes. We were seated and brought water right away. I wish I knew the guys name who helped me when he had to bring me 4 different salad dressings because I didn't know what I wanted. He was super nice and patient and didn't make me feel like I was being an inconvenience. The food was delicious I liked my portion sizing since I got a mini bacon cheeseburger. The only reason I gave this review a four star is because the salad was a bit pricey for the size but overall I enjoyed my dinner at cronies and will be back when I'm in need of a burger fix! read more

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Stopped in for a beer before visiting the Lyman Museum....came back (after a nap) to eat lunch. Patty ordered the fish and chips (ono), while I dined on a really good Beyond Burger with onion rings. Lots of televisions for sports viewing. I won't say I was "wowed" by Cronies, but I can't find a thing to complain about! read more