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    Eagles Lighthouse Cafe

    4.2 (364 reviews)
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    EAGLES LIGHTHOUSE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast bowl
    Sally G.

    Fast basic breakfast and pastries. Very causal. Our go-to breakfast spot when we stay in Volcano. Cute outdoor seating. No indoor seating. Plenty free parking. Not handicap accessible as you need to go up stairs. But I bet they would come out to take your order of needed. Please wash your hands!

    Veggie sandwich
    Nandini H.

    Not too many spots open early or have vegetarian options. At least here we were able to get a decent veggie sandwich and hot cocoa for breakfast and portion size was generous too. Our feedback is that it would be great if they could add a toasted sandwich option and an espresso machine but whatever we tried was decent enough . Service was friendly. You need to order inside and and there are some tables outside to sit which was decent. Parking is plenty

    Inside daily special available at 11am
    Phil-Joyce F.

    Fried rice is excellent. Prices is not high waited 17 mins for my breakfast bowl. But I came at 7:15 they only had fried rice. So no choice I had to pay the extra $2.25.

    Easy to find.
    Sandy C.

    If you want a simple and great breakfast on the Volcano side, just come here. We met a friend from the area and I was so impressed with the service and food-dang that quiche was good. My group both had the breakfast bowls and it was A LOT of food. Outdoor seating only which is perfect. A calm and relaxing breakfast with great coffee, great food and great service. Mahalo to the staff-you guys really make a great start to the day. Mahalo nui.

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    Sarah C.

    we got the breakfast bowl ($9.50) and lau lau plate ($16). we ordered ham for the former but received bacon instead. they were out of fried rice and it was only ~10am. we also waited really long for our food even though there was only one other customer there. the lau lau plate was pretty bare and dry

    Jaime L.

    This is a hidden gem that I would recommend to anyone looking for a delicious meal. The inside is small and has standing room only. The outside is set with picnic tables as well as a few tables with chairs. They ask that you wash your hands prior to entering and openly post that they can refuse business for any reason. The Okinawa sweet potato cake was incredible and I highly recommend trying it!

    Spare ribs with white rice
    Katy S.

    We stopped in after being at the volcano national park, where we hiked at least 5 miles and we were hungry. Upon arrival, there is a sign to wash your hands before entering the ordering area (which I love). The lady explained all of their daily specials and she was very polite and nice. We ended up settling on a roast beef sandwich on sourdough and the spare ribs daily special. The sandwich was packed full of meat and the spare ribs were delicious. We also got a brownie for dessert which was a portion for 2 and it was moist and delicious. The pricing was extremely good for this area considering most places cost around $65 for two people to eat lunch and this was half of that. I loved this little place. The eating took place outside where there is seating in the sun and under cover.

    Gail U.

    One of a few places to pick up small bites or pastries fr breakfast and coffee for the ride from Vilcano back to Hilo. The hot cocoa tasted like hot water added to a packaged mix. The two others said their pastries were just okay. Unfortunately my cinnamon roll was dense and heavy like a scone. The white frosting was too sweet for me so that means sugar overload.

    Dish: Breakfast Plate with Bacon, Sausage, and Eggs Rating: 7/10 (Atmosphere: 10/10) The service was incredibly sweet and kind, and the portions were generous--perfect for a hearty breakfast. We sat outside and soaked up the morning sun, which made the experience even better. Good spot before going on the 4 mile crater hike!

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    Fried rice for breakfast...heck yes! The location close to volcanos national park can't be beat. Friendly service as well!

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    The Rim Restaurant - Lobster Crab Cake ($24.99) - citrus aioli, namasu salad, charred macadamia nut romesco

    The Rim Restaurant

    3.4(377 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Excellent meal right on the rim at the volcano in the famous Volcano House!…read more We sat right by the window and watched the lava light up at dusk and observed the beginning of what looked like a small eruption outside of the crater opening where the largest steam event had been occurring! The food was very good and we enjoyed the crab cakes and the NY Steak - the kids had hotdog and pasta. We had crème brûlée for dessert and everything was excellent!

    This used to be my favorite place to get amazing steak, especially the Rib Eye…read more I went recently with my partner and we finally got a reservation and ordered our favorite $54 steak, (the Rib Eye) only to be extremely disappointed. We ordered it medium, it came out well done, rubbery and not much flavor. I don't even know if they put salt on it. The best thing about the dinner was the view (the volcano was erupting!) and the butter. Spending $120 on a dinner you didn't enjoy hits differently. We have been noticing steak menu changes for a couple years now and we hope this is just a fluke because usually they're excellent. But none of the current steaks are as good as they weee 2 years ago. The waiter didn't seem to want to do anything about it when we said we were dissatisfied. We hope to come again and will just try one steak next time to test the chef and the quality of the steak and if it's cooked correctly.

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    The Rim Restaurant - More food

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    The Rim Restaurant - Local Fresh Catch (FOD Fish Special) ($54.99) - swordfish with edamame purée, purple sweet potato purée, grilled banana

    Local Fresh Catch (FOD Fish Special) ($54.99) - swordfish with edamame purée, purple sweet potato purée, grilled banana

    The Rim Restaurant - Kalua Pork & Pineapple Flatbread ($16.99) - kalua pork, fresh pineapple, crispy bacon, mozzarella, sweet chili drizzle, cilantro, parmesan.

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    Kalua Pork & Pineapple Flatbread ($16.99) - kalua pork, fresh pineapple, crispy bacon, mozzarella, sweet chili drizzle, cilantro, parmesan.

    Crater Rim Cafe - haupia pancakes

    Crater Rim Cafe

    2.7(64 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    The breakfast buffet at Crater Rim was included for free with our stay at KMC, so we ate here every…read moremorning. The staff were super nice but the food was just meh/okay. Typical cafeteria offerings: liquid scrambled eggs (pretty bland), very thin bacon, steamed & fried rice, and crispy potatoes. They had Portuguese and breakfast sausage on a couple days. The fresh fruit was canned pineapple and the sliced melons were old. We did save a lot of money eating here but if I had to pay I would not eat here and drive to town for breakfast. We tried the prime rib and salmon one night for dinner and it was okay. There plenty of seating and the dining area is pretty comfortable. They had a coffee and drink station which was nice.

    Not sure why people are expecting fine dining on a military reservation…read more This was essentially any chow hall I've ever eaten at while in the marines. You're on a military reservation so manage your expectations. Like most places around here, it closes at 8pm on Friday so make sure you go early. Might be earlier on weekdays. Lots of easy to prepare, short order stuff on the menu. It's a no frills spot that'll get the job done. And it's totally fine. I had dinner here tonight and the fish & chips were just fine. Crispy batter on the fish. Crunchy fries. Salad bar. And some random dessert for $18. The staff was super super friendly. The cook had my little buzzer going before I finished my salad. On the weekends--well at least Friday--there is live music in the adjacent bar. So you can just take your food to the other room and have a drink with some music or sit in the cafeteria and listen to whatever is on the radio.

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    Crater Rim Cafe
    Crater Rim Cafe - Breakfast buffet

    Breakfast buffet

    Crater Rim Cafe - Lunch Menu

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    Lunch Menu

    10 Pin Grill - Ham and cheese deli sandwich

    10 Pin Grill

    3.5(41 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $

    We stayed for four nights, so we had four continental breakfasts, a burrito, three hash browns,…read morethree corn dogs, and fried fish, poppers, fries, and onion rings. First, morning coffee was first rate diner coffee- in the land of single origin specialty coffee, it was a great way to start the day with a couple of cups, with half and half. All of the fried food was crispy, cooked in fresh tasting oil to a delightful crispiness (esp. the has in the morning). the pancakes were fine, not too big, but nice and fluffy. My daughter loved the corn dogs (again the crispy batter) even though they were chicken dogs. And the fish was fresh tasting (they said it was ono) whole filets. Price was right, place was not bowling alley smelly, but clean and lively. What more could you ask for in a national park's bowling alley?

    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.

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    10 Pin Grill - Comfy seating

    Comfy seating

    10 Pin Grill - Crispy onion rings

    Crispy onion rings

    10 Pin Grill - Feb 2023 menu

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    Feb 2023 menu

    Rico's Taco Shop - Rico's signage

    Rico's Taco Shop

    4.7(42 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    TLDR - the staff are very nice and this place is very convenient when visiting the area, but I know…read moreI'll never come back. The food was tasteless and I don't appreciate when places try to get a double tip. Food options around the area are very limited, but I encourage tourists to take a chance and explore further. This place is a great convenience for people visiting Hawaii's Volcano National Parks and are starving after a long day of sightseeing. Unfortunately, I was very let down considering the great reviews it has online. This is a food truck, so as expected, the parking is extremely limited and there are only two picnic tables available if you choose to sit down and eat. The area is nice if you don't mind eating outdoors. When I went, there were only 2 people working in the truck. They were extremely nice and did warn us about waiting times. There was a long line of people so we had to wait about 25mins for our food. Honestly, this is not inherently a problem, but be ready to wait if it's busy. Now for the food and the reason I'm giving this place a low rating. I was allowed to mix the carnitas tacos and the chicken taco plate given that they're all the same price. The chicken had a nice spice to it, but every item on the dish was very bland. The rice felt dry, the refried beans felt like they were straight out of a can, and it could have all used some salt. But the big nono was that it appears they included a tip in their total before handing the machine over to you to add a tip and pay. Unless you tell me Hawaii's tax is close to 20% (which I know it's not), I find it very disrespectful when businesses do this to their customers.

    Food takes a while, as they're just two people running the cart! I liked the birria tacos the most…read more The couple was so kind.

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    Rico's Taco Shop - Birria de Res taco plate.

    Birria de Res taco plate.

    Rico's Taco Shop - Carnitas taco trio

    Carnitas taco trio

    Rico's Taco Shop - Fresh produce. We try to use ingredients grown in Hawaii as much as possible.

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    Fresh produce. We try to use ingredients grown in Hawaii as much as possible.

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