What a unique place to stop & enjoy some properly made adult beverages as well as locally sourced…read morehoney Definitely not a commercial operation which you will be grateful for as you travel the island. The setting is very inviting and the facilities are spotlessly clean. Learn about the history of brewing mead just as the Vikings did on their travels. The service was excellent as she shared stories about their operations as well as the meadaery connections around world. Enjoy!!

Who would have thought of visiting a meadery in the Big Island opened in 2023…read more.. Honey, Water & Yeast Devon & Vanessa are lovely people. We went in on a Saturday. They have a nice tasting area and outside area. You can get a customized flight of your choice. We liked all of their tastings. All ingredients are sourced from their own property. There are restrooms and plenty of parking on site. Directions---Do not follow the Apple Maps/Google Maps directions because it''ll take you down a private road. It can get a little bumpy. Hawaii Belt Rd will lead you down the bumpy road. Instead take KEA'AU Pahoa Bypass Rd and Railroad Ave. You'll see signs at that corner. I would definitely return.

Koa's Events hosted my best friend's wedding last weekend and the venue was phenomenal. Like they…read moresay, location, location, location!! This place was incredible. Surrounded by 100 foot trees on all sides and illuminated by picturesque lighting, they couldn't have chosen a better spot. The sky glistened with stars and the air sang with wildlife as we danced the night away. The location had a mobile bar with an incredible bartender and a separate bride and groom facility that was fantastic. When they talk about destination weddings -- these are the places they're talking about. If you're planning a Hawaiin wedding, or even a sweet 16, or other outdoor event, check out Koa's Events. This venue will not disappoint!!!!

As a bride planning my destination wedding on the Big Island, I was beyond delighted to find Koa…read moreEvents. From the first contact with them I knew I had found exactly what I needed to make my wedding dreams come true. They came through with not only solutions but additional ideas I had not even dreamed of. The mobile bar was perfect. Not only was it the one stop solution to my open bar needs but the bartender created a signature cocktail for me and my groom. The drinks were a delicious hit and added an extra special spice to our evening. Finally I must rave about the photo both! So much fun and an extra wedding favor for our guest and us. I wanted to add this to my wedding but being able to get the mobile bar AND the Photo Booth at one place was a solid WIN! If you're looking for a way to take the stress off your wedding planning please look no further than Koa Events. You won't be disappointed. Signed a Happy Happy Bride

Just got married here a week ago and my husband and I had an absolutely amazing experience. The…read moreevent coordinator, Binil, was totally open and helpful with everything we wanted to do for our reception. Everything was set up the morning of our wedding so we could immediately start decorating, we were told that anything we wanted could be moved around or removed, and the lights and sound system were perfect the whole night. All of the Arc staff that we interacted with were so attentive and helpful and made sure to check in on us to see if there was anything they could help with throughout the night . Truly couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Conference room was awesome and tv worked well for the PowerPoint!! Genuinely kind hearted people…read morework there.

This place was great! The store is located near the two ladies and there are street parking front…read moreof the store. If you look for something drink to your meal, highly recommend to visit and ask the lady. She askes your meal, favor, and budget, then suggests couple idea. It's cozy store but they have lots of varieties of beers, gin, whiskey mead,, and wines! We stopped by here and told her our dinner meal plan and our favor, then she suggested us some and we discussed and mede a decision. The discussion time was so fun! We asked about mead that made in Big Island. They had some and she explained about flavor. We got some( buy local!) and really enjoyed them. Most recommend part is pricing. We found same liquor at the different places and they sold about $5 more higher price!! When we go Hilo, this place is in our "have to go store" list and again, if you like to drink, highly recommend place!

When in Hilo, we always stop here to buy stout beer. They have a variety and that's the only type…read moreof beer that my husband likes! We also pick up a bottle of a Cab, Pinot or Red Blend. They sell finer wines than regular grocery or stores. Definitely for the connoiseur!

We could not be happier with our daughter's wedding hosted at Opaliuli Historic Estate…read more The ceremony was held on one of the lawns with the giant Banyan as the backdrop. The estate has 10 acres of beautiful and private, trees, flowers, and lawns. It is truly a tropical paradise. The reception dinner was enjoyed on the spacious lanai with distant ocean views. All 35 of our friends and family ate and visited comfortably on the teak tables and chairs provided by the estate. We rented the Lunalilo Suite and Earhart Suite for two nights. The first night for the bridal party to stay in the night before and for getting ready on the day of the wedding. We rented the second night (night of the wedding) for our newly married couple to stay in for their first night together. It worked perfectly. Lisa is event coordinator and contact at the estate. She was so wonderful to work with. I am so grateful to have worked with Lisa and her team. I also wanted to note... we found the Opaliuli affordable, elegant, and intimate. Our party was small, but the estate is well equipped to host large gatherings as well. Photo credit to mckennakleinerphotography.com

We recently had my daughter's Bridal Brunch Shower at Opaliuli Historic Estate and it was lovely…read more The historic plantation managers home is stunning. The spacious covered porch overlooks a beautiful lawn surrounded by lush trees and landscape. The space was perfect for our smaller intimate gathering. It was also very convenient being just minutes from the Hilo area. There was also a parking area for guests. The owners, Lisa & Veltry are the sweetest & were very accommodating throughout the planning. Opaliuli is a truly a timeless beauty

Yelp 365 Challenge 2015 #72/365…read more Aunty Sally's Luau House is a great place to have big parties. They have tons of tables and chairs, and a lot of space, as well as lots of free parking. They have everything that a party space needs: a kitchen, bathrooms, and bar areas. One thing about this place is that all the labor and setting up & clean up is the responsibility of the renter. However, if you're with family and friends living in Hawaii, those parts will be a breeze with everyone helping out. Their air conditioning is really good in this place, because even though it can be packed, it'll still be cold inside. I don't know how it is in the women's bathroom, but for the single stall in the men's bathroom, there's no lock, so I wouldn't recommend doing your business in there. As far as types of tables and chairs, they have plastic & wooden tables, along with metal chairs and wooden benches. In my opinion, the wooden benches are much more comfortable than the metal chairs are. I've been to many parties at Aunty Sally's, and the venue is always a good choice.

Sweet community hall. Great location for zumba. The bathrooms were clean, the space too.read more

If you're looking for a clean, spacious venue with a full kitchen and stage for entertainment to…read morehost a private party, corporate event, or community gathering - look no further than the Hilo Woman's Club. I rented this space for a non-profit organization's family event. I appreciated the flexibility of the facility so tables, chairs, podium & stage area could all be set up and arranged to fit our needs & decorations. The room is bright and airy, and the location is convenient & easy to get to from anywhere in Hilo. The parking lot is small, so for big parties there's overflow parking across the street at Carvhalo Park. I also like that the Hilo Woman's Club is a non-profit organization has 100+ years of community service - with various activities, donations to local charities, and a scholarship fund.

This facility is a perfect place for an event. Full kitchen, tons of space and flexibility with how…read moreyou want to set up and decorate. The cost is very reasonable and facility is very clean. Parking lot is small but that wasn't an issue for my small event. Will definitely be using it again!

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!