Came here on a night where they had live Hawaiian music. The speakers were super loud, but the…read moremusic was fantastic. It took a while for the waitress to take our orders. One waitress said that she was going to come back and then didn't return for over 15 minutes plus. My friend got the Loco Loco over tater tots, which was very filling and delicious. I got the ribs. Initially the only rib that was hot was the end piece and as soon as I cut it, the remainder was ice cold. I told the waitress who took it back to the kitchen, and they reheated it. The ribs overall were tasty, though not the most tender ribs I've ever ever had. I did like the French fries though it was cold after they reheated my ribs.

After spending some time at Lyman Museum, we desired lunch and a Yelp search led us to Hilo Town…read moreTavern. Walking through the entrance we were greeted by a server who also doubled as a bartender. We proceeded to order the following: Mai Tai's, Jamaican Jerk seasoned chicken tenders (wife) and the Lava burger (me)...both orders with the hand cut tavern fries. Since the restaurant was fairly empty, our orders came out fairly quickly. Both of our orders arrived hot and were very flavorful. As we enjoyed our meals and sipped our deliciously strong Mai Tai's, we enjoyed people watching and eavesdropping on the conversations held by locals. Throughout our visit, the server did a great job of checking in on us. If you're in Hilo and have a yearning for some delicious food and strong drinks, I recommend checking out Hilo Town Tavern. My only regret is that we did not visit during a karaoke night!

Came here the first day my husband and I arrived to the Big Island, and it was great! We typically…read moreclimb at indoor climbing gyms all over California (I'm about V4 solid and husband is V6 solid), and considering the limited space they have, I can say they've done well! The routesetting (I heard was done by all women?) was fun and challenging, there are both slab and overhung-ish problems, routes of varying difficulties (so beginner-friendly and above!), and the customer service and pricing are on point! Keep in mind that it's street parking only, but with that, they're walking distance to different restaurants and stuff. Also note that this is a boulder only gym, so no ropes. Fear not though, there are tons of soft crash pads around, the walls aren't incredibly high, and the team gives you a safety run down before you get going! Give them a try! We'd definitely come back.

They were so awesome. We were just visiting Hilo for the day and had an hour left before our flight…read moreback to Oahu. We walked in and they were closed for a private event. We started just talking story and they let my nephew climb for an hour while the party set up. I wish I got her name but she was so kind. Gave him pointers on how to climb and still went out of her way to make us feel welcome even though they were supposed to be closed. If ever we visit Hilo again we will definitely stop by. And if you are visiting they are worth going to! So much Aloha found there.

We needed help simplifying our network and entertainment system for our vacation rental. Kyle was…read moreprompt and got our networked devices working very quickly. Would highly recommend to anyone who has pesky internet issues!

From the owner: We specialize in audio engineering services for events and media production. We also provide audio…read moreequipment rentals for traveling professionals.

We saw a thought-provoking, well cast production of the musical "Next to Normal." It was an…read moreimpressive cast, and the venue lent itself to sharing cultural arts. The seats are comfortable. The restrooms and vendors are hope more arts programming continues in this space. It's an asset for the community!

Young at Art is a student art exhibit which will be at the Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art,…read moreA.K.A. East Hawaii Cultural Center until March 26. This yearly event showcases so many beautiful and amazing pieces of art created by students all over the Big Island. Every piece in this exhibit is so awesome, but I just couldn't take my eyes off of this spectacular ceramic octopus. Wow..

I came to the studio while I was traveling. I wanted to keep up with my hoop practice and pain…read moretolerance. I stopped by an open class to practice certain moves that I had already previously learned that I wanted to find tune. Patrick was super friendly and helpful. The studio was super easy to find. It was really hot which I wasn't used to other studios. I've been to well ventilated places so I found that challenging. I got into the swing of things easily, I took more breaks to make sure I didn't get hot or lightheaded. When I visit Hawaii again I'll be sure to check the studio out. I would love to check out one of their lyra classes and get to know the instructors a little bit more. They also had some shirts and other merch available for purchase which I got one and it looks super cute!

My daughters and I are having such an amazing introduction to aerial fabrics with Patrick! His…read morepatience and years of skill provide such thorough instruction to this difficult art form. I highly recommend the 'ohana class to any parent looking to get their kids into aerial fabrics. It's been great to experience it alongside my girls.

The town of Hilo has a rich history with amazing stories and buildings. One of the highlights of a…read morerecent visit was visiting the Palace Theater. The lobby is open and welcoming with a cafe, exhibits, and advertisements for events and shows. The staff here were also welcoming, inviting us to come in and explore. We walked around the theater proper, enjoyed the art, and went to the basement. Even if you aren't coming for a show, I recommend visiting on a walk around town. There are also great restaurants, markets, and stores nearby.

The seats are too close to the row in front. I'm not tall, but I found the seats to be very…read moreuncomfortable.

Leandra is amazing! My son has attended many paint & snack classes as well Spring Break classes…read more During the week long class he made a variety of things, including a mural, learned to make a lei po'o, snow globes & even Christmas gift of drink coasters! He has enjoyed the variety of what was offered and we continue to sign him up at any classes offered to his age! Recently my entire family (husband, daughter & son) attended a family oriented paint & snack/sip and we had so much fun! Leandra was patient with the large group, provided positive and amazing help to the group and had given everyone some one on one time! We had so much fun I am planning my own private party and have had fun working with Leandra in planning this event! Leandra works with you as well as offers different prices that are all affordable. My intention was always to have my son involved in with Circle of Life and never thought I would enjoy the classes as much as I did and look forward to attending more events! Anyone who hasn't attended a class should reach out to Leandra and plan something, they won't regret it!

From the owner: Circle of Life seeks to inspire creativity in students of all ages and levels. We have classes for…read moreToddlers, children ages 5-12, teens and adults including the elderly and college students. Check it out monthly calendar for all the amazing classes we have available. Discounts for kama’aina, colleges students, elderly over 60, and siblings.