We heard about this restaurant and wanted to check it out while in town. ( We live in Kona). There were 4 of us and ordered different items on the menu and each of us were very pleased with the food (portion size did not disappoint). Our server was very attentive, cocktails were yummy. And the ambiance was terrific. Will definitely be back. read more

The service was friendly and the ambiance was nice. The live music was beautiful and totally matched the ambiance. But the most outstanding feature was the food. The Caesar salad was perfect and the wonton chips added a nice crunch. The Tinono was alright, and the mussels were repeat-worthy. But nothing could compare with the calamari. The calamari had everything: sweet, salty, savory, crispy, soft. I loved the calamansi margarita. read more

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My husband the most delicious pasta Dish last night here - it was tagiletelli with mushrooms and the noodles were so fresh and dressed with butter it was all I could do not to leap over the table and grab it out of his hands. My prawn Caesar was good too, and I tasted mom's fried taro root appetizer. It was filled with local Hawaiian families having a Sunday night dinner, some very dressed up. We probably were somewhat underdressed, but I don't think there is a dress code, but the vibe is "nice place for a special occasion" rather than quick/casual - even though it was his first night the singer/instrumentalist really wowed us with vocal prowess and authentic native Hawaiian style music and entertainer abilities. Special experience - run don't walk over there if you are in town for a delicious authentic family place! It read more

Had dinner there for our anniversary. Beautiful place & location. The live entertainment was enchanting. Appetizer was beautiful and delicious, calamari. Wine was expensive, dinner was steak & lobster $80, and not worth it. The lobster was 1/2 tail and covered in baked of junk. Service was nice, staff friendly. Desert is totally worth skipping and too expensive. Total for two $350. The most I have ever paid for a fancy dinner out. Overall it was good but just way overpriced. read more

Lehua Restaurant - This was the calamari, partially eaten. Very good but hard to find the tiny bits of calamari. - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

We had an excellent meal with outstanding service. The dining room is very attractive. They have live entertainment every night. I would describe the food as Gourmet Hawai'ian. The dishes draw upon traditional Hawai'ian foods, but are prepared and presented in an elevated manner. They have a small but well-curated wine list. Lehua is a sister restaurant to Napua, an outstanding restaurant on the Kona side of Hawai'i. read more

Had a great dinner with the family while visiting Hilo. We ordered Kalo for appetizers, fish and short ribs for dinner, then finished up with the hopia dessert. All were delicious!!!!! Ambiance and service were lovely. Definitely recommend. Mahalo for the service read more

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We had the most incredible experience at the Lehua. The ambience is perfect, the staff cordial and food impeccable. This is definitely our favorite on the Hilo side and can't wait to return to try more of their menu. Everything we tried was delicious read more

I wish that the food was as good as the service. We went to the Lehua Restaurant for lunch. Our host was quick to seat us, our waitress was super attentive throughout our meal, and our cups were never left empty - only problem was the food. When we got our plates, our food wasn't warm, it was as if it Sat for a while before it was brought to our table. I ordered the street tacos with truffle fries and my husband got steak over veggies. My plate came with two tacos, but after my first, I couldn't finish the second nor the fries. I experimented my husband's steak and that too wasn't warm. Wouldn't have even left a review except that the both of us got sick later on that evening. We should've been more vocal about it but we were literally just wanting a nice cool spot to sit and have a meal. read more

What an awesome experience! The staff, atmosphere and food were all top notch! A great way to spend our last night in Hilo. I highly recommend this restaurant. We had the calamari steak, which was so delicious, fried kalo, followed by the caesar salad (the dressing was perfect) and the pasta with shrimp. Each item served was cooked to perfection. My family also had the short ribs and the chicken. They said it was the best they have ever had. We finished the meal with the dessert special which was their take on s'mores, with home made marshmallow. We practically licked the plate! The staff was so attentive and accommodating and there was a musician who played guitar and sang with just the right amount of sound so you could hear the music but also carry on a conversation. What a special night! If I lived in Hilo, I would definitely frequent this restaurant! read more

The best. Went there last night for the first time and had such a wonderful time. We got the ube cocktail and the Japanese Sour drink and both were top tier. The fried kalo was so insanely delicious, the seared ahi and the polish sausage (this was a special) entrees were so good! Love that their pork comes from Kaunamanō Farm so I can fully enjoy in knowing the puaʻa lived a full and happy life. The staff were super friendly and on it. But the best part was the music! It was a duo singing all my favorite mele Hawaiʻi classics, with the most beautiful voices. So grateful to have shared this space last night! read more

KS Class '71 was in the house. Celebrated our quarterly luncheon here at Lehua. Had our own entertainment provided by some KS alumni. Kristine and Dez were very gracious as always and the menu was definitely on point in quality and portions. The service is always top notch and Kristine was great. We had a great afternoon. Again a big mahalo to Kristine and Dez. read more

Lehua Restaurant - KS Boys provided entertainment - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Food was great and service was fast and attentive. I wish there were more or different cocktail choices. The gyoza ravioli was amazing! Loved the live music and perfect Valentine's Day dinner. read more

We called and asked if they would entertain having our group of 15 for my wedding brunch we were planning. The person we were talking to was the nicest most pleasant guy ever. He happily booked our group with no added fees or deposit. That's pretty rare. We arrived on the day of the wedding and were seated at a long table combination they setup and they were completely ready for our group. The service, the kindness, the aloha we experienced for our brunch was exceptional. The food was perfect, everyone ordered what they wanted and many of us shared. It was all incredibly well prepared and the flavors were amazing. We had a few bottles of champagne which honestly was some of the best champagne we ever had. The entire wedding party took photos on the grounds outside in the gardens, and the staff took pictures of us indoors also. On such a special day for us we were treated with the utmost care. I applaud Lehua for their incredible staff and of course their awesome food and beverage. Their location is also pretty special! We will always have a special place in our hearts for Lehua Restaurant. read more

Great local eatery you can dress up for. Or not. Comfortable atmosphere and delicious dishes with beautiful presentation. A bit pricey, but it IS one of the better places to feel special at. read more

LOUD music. They claim to be a restaurant, but it's really a cabaret, with the show central to the experience. Music not my cup of tea, but that's me. But if you want to talk to your table mates, forget it, impossible. Food mediocre. read more

Good service but we ordered steak for our anniversary and for our taste it was so salty! You can barely taste the steak, they gave us desert but still we had such of bad experience. This is our first time having such of bad experience and specially for our first anniversary... anyway I wouldn't recommend this place for a good steak, drinks were good, but if you like salty things. This would be your place . read more

Wonderful dinner! Will definitely be back again. My husband got the whole fried fish and it was huge and soooo good + it came with lots of sides. This was amazing. Their lilikoi cheesecake was also yummy (get it). I got the fish special and it was yummy too but i wanted more of the yummy sauce. I also got the Old Fashioned drink and it was spot-on phenomenal with a luxardo cherry read more

Drove from kona to give this new place a try! Cant say enough about it! EXCELLENT FOOD, and superb service. Price was definitely affordable for what you get. Tinono was off the charts and the steak was soft and tasty! Will definitely come back read more

went for anniversary dinner and was immediately welcomed by the team with "happy anniversary! " The pupus were amazing! i loved the fried kalo! the dinner was delicious! must try the braised short rib. the drinks delightful! Ashley was very attentive. can't wait to go back! read more

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First time eating here since it was a buffet style restaurant years ago. Went with a friend for lunch. Walking in I thought what a beautiful open space. With floor to ceiling windows the outdoors was brought in. Very warm tones with extra large comfy booths that hugged the windows. The food was both delicious and creative. Started with the calamari appetizer. Not your usual breaded tentacles but (as our waiter Cody described) it was a steak like piece lightly breaded and topped with tomatoes in a light sauce. For the entree my friend and I ordered the chicken char su dish with soba noodles. Also on the plate was sautéed mushrooms and finely chopped cabbage. The char su chicken was topped with a light wasabi sauce. Delicious! Cody our waiter was very attentive and personable. He even asked the bartender to make me a calamonsi martini as opposed to the calamonsi margarita that was in the menu - also another winner. Cody informed us there is music every night. Definitely will bring my hubby back for dinner and friends too! Highly recommend. read more

The ambiance was very nostalgic in a classy way, it brought the outdoor inside, (there's huge windows on the perimeter) giving you the feeling of old Hawaii. There was live music which was very soothing and created such a wonderful environment of aloha. The service was impeccable, they catered to our every need and desire. The food was very tasteful and well seasoned. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone, at least experience once, it's worth the trip. read more

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Service was excellent. Atmosphere very nice with live Hawaiian music. Much needed "date night restaurant " in Hilo. Food was excellent. Loved the decor and the booths near the window view. Nice big natural wood table in the middle of restaurant to seat a large group. Bar area available to sit at if you just wanted to have some drinks. read more

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Hilo has been waiting for this! Excellent venue, food and staff. We had the Caesar salad and steak. Everything was presented in a timely manner and cooked perfectly. We will definitely be returning again! read more

Great ambiance, amazing service and food. We have been there several times since they have opened and they are consistent with everything. Attention to detail with food, presentation, service is unmatched in Hilo. Glad to have brought my family (parents & brother) who loved it as much as we do! read more

The most attentive restaurant in Hilo. Excellent service. Great food, one of the best cooked rib eys I had, the resoto came with Ono was fantastic. Happy vibes with great entertainment-the duo sounds awesome and pkays at perfect volume for the restaurant. Entrance and the seating arrangement feels a bit awkward but I am nitpicking at this point. read more

Service was great, food was fresh and tasty. It is something different for Hilo. The ambiance is more on the level of fine dining.

Wait staff was wonderful. My husband had the ribeye which he enjoyed . I had the past which sadly was awful. Reheated noodles with butter and a few mushrooms . No flavor at all not even salt. Definitely not worth the money. read more

Excellent food, wonderful service and terrific ambience of an astronomy nature. Easy parking, handicap assessable and safe.

We couldn't get a table reservation so we sat at the bar and really enjoyed talking to Cody the bartender. The food and service was excellent. They had live music but it played softly in the background and really added to the atmosphere. Hopefully we'll be able to dine there again before we head home. read more

New restaurant at Imiloa Astronomy Center, had the calamari appetizer it was outstanding, wife had the poke bowl, lots of tasty ahi. Highly recommend, we will definitely eat here again read more

Excellent taste,quality,quantity. Beyond what we expexted. Service was on point. Very attentive to customers

We went for my daughter's birthday. We loved it. The service, food, entertainment and atmosphere were really nice. We'll definitely be back. read more

My family took me to Lehua restaurant for Mother's Day dinner. Everything was awesome - food, service, entertainment, and ambiance. Server & bus people were excellent as well as the host. This is definitely one of my new favorites! read more

Might have found our new favorite restaurant in Hilo The ambiance was lovely with beautiful setting and a great live guitarist. Immediately impressed with the birthday card that was at our table. Now the food, round of applause for this new restaurant! The appetizers were stellar, we got the fried Kalo (total favorite), green mussels (noticeably great quality and large portion, 10), and Caesar salad. Mains we had the Rib Eye and short rib, delicious. We did wait a little at the beginning, apparently server forgot we were in their section. Not a big deal as I understand this is a newer restaurant. I was sooo impressed by the customer service though, upon realizing our wait they provided complementary drinks. What a great way to handle situation and leave a good taste in our mouth, little things like that goes a long way in my opinion. Super happy customers and we look forward to dining here again! read more

Lehua Restaurant - Hawaiian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Our experience at Lehua Restaurant was amazing from beginning to end. The service there is unbeatable. We started off with the calamansi margarita and pickled mango martini, both drinks were great and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. We ordered the calamari and fried Kalo appetizers (forgot to get pics). The calamari was very tasty and I thought the tomato poke complimented it well. The fried Kalo was a nice surprise, it was fried very crispy and it packed a little bit of heat with the chili oil and flakes. My other half had the ribeye for his entree and it was seasoned very well, cooked perfectly and the meat was soft just as you would expect a ribeye to be. I had the seared ahi, which if I wasn't saving room for dessert I would've cleaned my whole plate. The ahi was seared just right, the pipikaula was very soft and the mushrooms and broccolini were a nice addition. But I really wanted to ask for a whole bowl of the sweet potato gnocchi! It was pillowy soft with a slight crisp on the outside, I'll be dreaming of it. We ended our dinner with the fried haupia dessert and the tiramisu martini, we finished both even though we were already stuffed. Finally, the live dinner music was nice. There aren't a lot of places in hilo that have live music and Genesis was amazing. We were told she plays every Saturday. read more

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I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for something a little more nice. We was excited and even had an early reservation but the waitresses weren't respectful and the food took a whole 2 hours to come out. Not only that, the food was dry & over cooked. Your best spend your hard earned money elsewhere. read more

Missing Sky Garden.... and discovered Lehua! Calamansi Margherita & Coconut Mohito - Amazing! followed by house salad, mains, lamb chops, and short ribs, a tasty delight and their signature Haupia. Sooo ono-licious. read more

Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Everything there was perfect for a fine dining experience

The food was delicious and the service was wonderful!Y party size kept changing and they were so accommodating. We ate there on a Friday, and the live entertainment was beautiful. Kaimana did a wonderful job! Highly recommend! read more

The food was amazing! Overall best restaurant on the Hilo side! We had the rib eye, shrimp pasta, tinono, tako luau, Haupia dessert, & a few cocktails. Ambiance was awesome! Young Hawaiian falsetto singers were truly a treat. Staff and service was very prompt and friendly; it felt like we were 'Ohana from the moment we stepped in the door. Definitely gonna spread the word and return. read more