Worth the trip…read more Shawn was very nice server very good dessert great view very tasty and fresh delicious

This is an amazing place . We went there during our visit to big island and it was at a walking…read moredistance from our hotel ( Marriott) . The views are spectacular, right by the ocean . Specially during evening time when the tides are high and comes crashing down the small boundary walls, it looks super awesome. The food was amazing . We tried a couple of things- my personal favorite was seafood platter . The portion size was big and it was costly but totally worth it . We went 2nd time for my birthday dinner and was given a free birthday pudding dessert which was awesome too We have tried the following things during the 2 visits and like all of them : Drink : Fiery siren Pina colada Dishes : Platter for two Seafood trio Child pizza Chicken fingers Kona bee fish and chips our server guided us in picking the right dishes based on our preference. I recommend this place

The evening was beautiful; a great meal overall. The atmosphere is a bit casual with the use of…read morefolding tables and chairs; but the meal made up for the casual setting. Host just left without an introduction to the support staff and has a lackluster approach to sharing details of each item on the menu. We understand the chefs mission and want to support this vision. Unfortunately; not sure if the menu warrants a second visit. Hawaii has lots of beautiful sustainable food resources that are unconventional. I will caution the use of wild deer meat for carpaccio. There is a concern to cook game meat before eating it. Venison can carry pathogens that cause brucellosis, campylobacteriosis, and listeriosis, and freezing, drying, pickling, and smoking are ineffective at killing these bacteria.

Na'au celebrating the "guts of the heart and mind". Chef Brian Hirata and his team, seeking to…read morebring global awareness and appreciation of Hawai'i cuisine, has created this experience for the lucky few able to dine with them. Reservations are required. At this time each evening's seating is limited to 24 persons. What you will experience: A drive to a remote area just on the outskirts of Hilo; Driving through sugarcane fields and farm roads to get to current location at Whitehaven Farm. Location opens up to a beautiful and scenic area on the bluffs overlooking the ocean. Prix fix menu changes monthly, or for special bookings. Each dish highlighting sourced ingredients from Hawaii. Each dish with a story behind it as so magically described by Robert, our host for the evening (and also found on their website). Highlights in food for me were the local breadfruit appetizer duo made into tostone and hummus and garnished with green big island plums dressed as olives, also the salad created out of ho'i'o, pickled hapu'u hearts, and kimpira takenoko... so very creative creating an ahh or an ohhh in every bite. Wait a second, that big island kanpachi prepared two different ways, kauai shrimp croquettes in the most delicious lemongrass red curry brown butter reduction, the big island lamb served 3 different ways...tantalizing the taste buds. All so very memorable. Not to be outdone, a dark chocolate tart with whipped lemon chevre dessert finished the evening. No liquor sold here, you are welcome to bring your own with a modest $20/bottle charge. If there were only one suggestion it would be to finish off dessert with a nice french pressed cup of Kona or Hualalai or Ka'u coffee or cup of Big Island mamaki tea. Then I would know I was in heaven on earth. Bravo Chef Brian, former Chef of the Four Seasons Hualala'iand Instructor at Hawaii Community College Culinary School, and recent James Beard nominee. Thank you for your innovative creations while educating us about the beauty of Hawai'i Cuisine. Do I recommend? I recommend staying at the Whitehaven property (they also have cabins and rooms to rent) so that you can dine here every single night of your Hilo stay!

Great restaurant find in Hilo! Food was superb as was the service. Small space so reservations are…read morea must. We got the early but they weren't ready for us. That was ok because we found a wonderful speak easy about 2 blocks away that was fabulous. Great night in Hilo!!

Quaint local restaurant that has a creative menu with a personal flare of the Owner chef. Staff is…read morevery knowledgeable about their menu and makes excellent recommendations. My husband and I sat at the bar and enjoyed the excellent company of our bartender server who gave excellent descriptions of the menu items ...making our mouth water before we even ordered our dinner. At Her recommendation, we enjoyed the ricotta gnocchi's As our shared starter and the pan seared local Opah fish dish which was amazing.. Reservations are highly recommend as this is a locals favorite... so tables fill quickly.. and you don't want to miss this exquisite restaurant in service and food quality!

Eat well. Look good. Feel great. All you can find here at The Spot. Open only Thursday through…read moreSunday, this is my favorite breakfast spot compared to the others. During the day, it's The Spot and later it becomes the Thai restaurant. What a perfect combo in my opinion. When something is delicious, it's zero calories. Besides your suitcase unpacked and you can take all the good stuff in. Staff is so sweet and friendly serving up the best Kona coffee. I am a huge fan of the papaya stuffed with yogurt and granola. Healthy but so good. Add a side of spam and you got your protein quota. Bae preferred their Kona breakfast platter which has rice, egss and choice of protein. Also loved their guava passionfruit juice! Don't forget to save room for the malasadas as well. I try to treat my body as a temple and The Spot lets me spoil it with goodness.

I had the bacon egg and cheese croissant! Super delicious. And the Malasada was fresh! Server was…read morevery nice. Affordable local spot. It's inside of the Thai rin restaurant only open during mornings, turns back into Thai restaurant in the afternoons

BOMB We all got some…read morecombination of shrimp, short rib, and furikake chicken, which were incredible! The short rib was soooo tender, the shrimp was plump, and the chicken had the perfect fry on it. We loved the sauces that came with it, as well. The sides we got ranged from white rice, kimchi fried rice (fave!!), pickled cucumber, corn, and Mac salad. Place was packed but service was so quick! Tiny place but people were friendly and let you share tables.

Broke Da Mouth Grindz was one of our favorite and most memorable dining spots during our first and…read morerecent visit to the island of Hawai'i, so I def recommend a visit. Their cuisine appears to be a fusion of Hawaiian, Filipino and Korean cuisines. You will want to note their business hours. At the time of this review, they are closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Their lunch hours on other days are 11am-2:30pm and dinner hours are 4pm-7:30pm. It's a popular restaurant, so there is limited seating indoors. According to their website, this is the "Home of Da Garlic Furikake Chicken" so you'll want to try that dish. I ordered the Braised Beef Shortribs off their Specials menu and went with the Twisty Fries as my choice of side. The Shortribs were unbelievably tender but just a tad bit sweet for my liking, and the Twisty Fries were absolutely phenomenal. If we're ever able to visit the Big Island again, Broke Da Mouth will be one of the first spots we come back to!

Got 1/4 lb of a few different pokes to try. We got the salmon poke, southside sweety poke, shoyu…read morepoke, wasabi poke, slippery Hawaiian, and dhawaiian poke. The salmon and tuna were all very fresh and everything was very well seasoned. The names are very accurate in describing the poke flavor. Our favorites were the salmon poke and the slippery Hawaiian poke, saucy and great balance of savory, salty, umami, and a bit of sweetness. The wasabi poke had a very very strong wasabi flavor, so be warned! We also tried their ube lemonade and Mac salad. The ube lemonade was a nice purple color, but it didn't taste much like ube and the lemonade didn't taste fresh either. The Mac salad was a bit too creamy and dense in our opinion. So we'd skip these but definitely get the poke + rice bowl!

Omg the Superman, shoyu poke was da bomb Aunty was so…read morepleasant to talk to Open seating is cool and light breeze

If you ain't tried LA MICHIS what are you really doing with your life , if I'm in town and I see…read morethis truck I'm stopping ! Her churros hit everyyyy singleee time

Great tasting, great prices, and great service!! Ambiance is…read moreamazing and so cute!!! Def recommend

Kilauea Lodge Restaurant is still a favorite dining option when we visit the Volcano Area…read more As Big Island Kamaaina we come to the village and stay often. Our favorite place is this lovely location and we return to enjoy most meals while there. The ambience, great service staff and uncomplicated menu help us make decisions about what to order; everything is consistently good! Don't forget to tip your service staff. Aloha!

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.

Service was excellent. Super friendly and accommodating staff!…read more Food was okay. Overpriced. Not many options on the menu. Wouldn't make the drive to dine here unless you're already in the area or staying nearby.

Cute spot right by the beach, making it easy to leave your things and stop in for a bite or a…read moredrink. The service was great, and we enjoyed the food. During the day, the restaurant can feel a bit messy with sand, water, and a few flies, which is expected given its beachfront location. We also walked by later that evening, and it had a completely different vibe, tablecloths, candlelight, and a much more upscale atmosphere.