Went for breakfast. Discovered open all day!…read moreLocal dishes served. When I was there many locals wee enjoying the place so I knew it would be Ono, it was! Give it a try. Big portions served Aloha style.

Almost at a lost for words lol. Ken's is Hilo. You can't think of any Hilo eateries without…read morementioning this Restaurant. It's a busy place supported lovingly by the Kamaʻāina and Tourist (it's literally down the road from the Airport). This past Saturday we somehow scored the last parking stall and got sat relatively fast which we were surprised at. The Employees were all extremely kind and showed so much aloha but after we got our drinks and put our order in, it took our party over an hour and a half to get our food!! And it wasn't only our table, almost every single table around us that we knew sat way before us was still waiting for their food! Our lovely Server took our order and we never saw her again! all the foods were dropped by the other Employees in the black shirt. Idk if the kitchen was extremely short staffed and Aunty went in the back to help cook. We have no idea. I was really amazed that no one lost their patience.. Customer or Staff. WE all looked miserable together. The Host definitely should have communicated with people trying to put their names down that they are very tied up and give an estimated time the cooks are cranking out orders. A lot of people have an agenda. There's tournaments, parties, tours happening and can't afford to just waste 1 1/2- 2 hours sitting in a restaurant. Plus, you may wanna double check your bill. We had two tables side by side but sis merged another random table into our bill and luckily my brother caught it bc it was an extra $80 we almost paid,

Delicious dinner! Great service! My drink was perfect, the…read morecrab cake salad was unique and beautifully plated. The scallops in the risotto tasted like butter. One of our favorite meals! Thank you for a great experience.

We came here with friends who are Hilo locals, so I knew this place had to be good. The restaurant…read moreis located up a flight of stairs. The restaurant has a very open and relaxing vibe. We sat outside overlooking Hilo bay, and I felt I could have sat here all afternoon. The lunch menu includes various sushis, salads, and warm entrees. What we ordered: + Lihiwai Louie salad - this is a salad of butter lettuce, avocados, 5 large shrimps, and lots of cheese shavings. This was light and very tasty. + Fish and chips - the fish was very fresh and was quite yummy This is a great place to sit and relax and enjoy some drinks and good food.

This is my go to place when visiting the Big Island!!! My wife and I have been blessed to travel…read morehere for over 30 yrs. If you travel to the Wet Side of the Island you must check it out. They have a great location. They are only a couple of blocks from the farmer's market. There's plenty of parking. They have an excellent selection of happy hour drinks And food to chose from. Their entrees and meals include locally sourced fresh seafood and vegetables. I cannot say enough about their wait staff and Employees. Treat yourself To one of their signature pineapple drinks or complete meal with an exceptional desert. I encourage You to consider making reservations Or show up before 5 pm. Glad I was able to drop by again this week to have an enjoyable experience

First of all... just go! Happy hour in the bar is highly…read morerecommended! Hubs enjoyed a Lava Burger (5/5) and a mango margarita 4/5 I had nachos with pork (4.5/5) and a watermelon margarita (5/5).

Everything we ordered was top tier. We ordered the Truffle Shrimp, had to order a second round…read morebecause it was THAT GOOD! Seafood Dip, French Onion Soup, Seafood Pasta, & the Pork Chop... SO AMAZINGLY GOOD. Please go and give them a try. Dinner is served 3:30p-6:630p. You will not regret it one bit!

Really good bistro. The food was awesome, I ordered pot roast, my friends ordered smoke chicken…read more It's was superb! The atmosphere is fancy with the hint of local aesthetics. Highly recommend this place

I love Don's Grill, the food is such comfort food and so is the inside of the place it's so cozy…read moreand the service is always excellent each time we go. This place is like a place you eat at after church or a large family gathering.

The classic American diner experience. No frills but tasty large portions. Did have to wait a while…read moreto be served but the food was great for the price point. Ordered a seafood platter that came with shrimp, calamari, and mahi fish. Served with a side salad and Hawaiian roll. Fish was nicely cooked, not too salty or dry at all. Shrimp had a good crunch and calamari was the perfect texture, not too chewy at all! Also had a chocolate pie for dessert. Decent size and had a nice chocolate cream texture without being overly sweet. Total for the food was $27. 21 for the entree and 6 for the dessert. Would recommend if looking for a cheaper alternative to the fancy restaurants around the resort area for a nice filling meal without any frills

My wife and I had a very pleasant dinner. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We had five…read moredifferent plates, a shared dessert and drinks. Everything was excellent! This was our first visit to Moon & Turtle but I'm sure we'll be back.

New menu daily. Originally came here without reservations. The wait was 45 mins but we were able to…read moreseat sooner due to a no-show. Food 5/5 Smokey Sashimi $19 - Tasty, love it. Garlic Butter Belly $17 - Delicious, loved every part of it. Nigiri 2pc - Can't remember the fish but tasty. Market Fish $38 - Fresh but the flavor was very simple. I really loved the fried taro, best part of the dish. On the house they gave us a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream for my birthday, a hat, and a candle! Super sweet of them. Service 5/5 Our waitress was friendly and had good recommendations. The menu is printed daily so it keeps things fresh. Ambiance 4/5 Really small but cute. Decor not my fav but casual. Overall, really great food. The food tastes really healthy, clean, and non-greasy.

Home of the loco moco! Came to Cafe 100 on a Friday for lunch with a large group of students, and…read morethis was the perfect spot to grab a quick lunch. There were various options for everyone and easy ordering on the kiosk with pictures, which was super helpful. The dining area is spacious and breezy. I got a green river and portugese sausage loco moco, which are two of my favorite things! A lot of places don't have green river, so it was a pleasant surprise to find it being sold here. The Portuguese sausage was juicy and the gravy was the perfect consistency for the loco moco. I loved how many different meat options they had for their loco mocos. Definitely recommend coming here for a quick bite!

Made a day trip from Oʻahu to the Big Island and had to stop at Cafe 100 -- home of the original…read moreloco moco. As a born-and-raised local, rice, gravy, and eggs will win me over every time, and I really wanted to love this place for the history alone. I'll be honest though -- the hype set the bar high, and I left a little let down. The regular loco moco was just okay. The hamburger patty tasted pre-made or frozen, though the gravy was solid (thank goodness). The beef stew also tasted pre-made and was lighter on the tomato flavor than I prefer. I ordered the steak as well (around $30), and it came out very well done. On the positive side, they offer a ton of plate lunch options, the space is extremely well kept for a local diner, and there's plenty of parking. It's covered outdoor seating only, but it's comfortable and clean. What surprised me most was the lack of visible history. I expected to see more storytelling about the loco moco origins -- photos, signage, staff sharing pride in it -- something that really leaned into that legacy. It felt a little missing. Still glad I tried it for the experience, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the legendary reputation.

When we lived in Kona, we would frequent the Jackie Reyes there. The food was good, but for the…read moreprice, the entire experience - not even the old, nonfunctional classic car out front - was worth it. BUT, the Jackie Rey's in Hilo has now become our go-to fine restaurant in Hilo town. The building is classic. An old town Hilo bank, with the vault intact. High ceilings, comfortable tables and decore and an artistic antique wooden bar that would be a gem in the crown of any European city. The management and personnel are the most wonderful people. Always happy to accommodate you in the best way they can. After one kamaaina visit the servers will know your name. They'll make you feel welcome and that you are a part of their experience too, something that is nearly impossible to find in other town dining. They have rewards programs for kamaaina which includes a point system that gives you significant savings on your next visit. The food is first rate, from the pupus to the main dishes to the desserts. Sauced and presented in five star fashion, without feeling pretenious. We will be their peskiest and most loyal customer as long as we are in the area. Kudos to Jackie Rey's Hilo.

My wife and I went to Jackie Ray's this past Friday. We got a window table and was able to see the…read moreactivity across the street since it's was Friday downtown open market. If you dine here and are not a big person don't get a booth table as it's the most uncomfortable seating I've ever experienced. The seat is way too far from the table and I needed to lean forward and sit on the edge of the seat. I would recommend getting a table its chair so you be able to adjust yourself to the distance from the table. Server was just Ok and with them placing a water decanter on the table for refill they didn't come around as often. The decanter water has no ice so whatever ice you have in your cup to cool the water. Last time eating at this establishment was better and my only complaint was the window seats next to the picture window and the flys that was buzzing there. Only thing is again there were two big flies buzzing the windows and I had to waved them away. The doors are always shut and only when customers walk in could the flys get in. Staff should walk around before opening and get rid of them. We entered about 5:10 PM so it was opened for just 10 minutes and shouldn't have flys. Air conditioning was on but the temperature was a bit warm and a cooler temperature of maybe 10 degrees be perfect. I had the mochico Ono and it was just ok tasting but on the plate presentation was nice. My wife had the pork chops and she really liked it but said was just a little over cooked. I did try a small sample and to me it was just ok also. ambiance in the restaurant is nice and most of the staff were very attentive. The server we had wasn't and I needed to Get his attention to get my bill even though he had passed multiple times and didn't or should have noticed we were done dining. Probably not be dining again at this establishment again and do know of better dining spots in Hilo.