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Kuhio Grille
84/100 (1401 ratings)
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Polynesian
Hawaiian
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Hawaiian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fried rice
Pork
Beef
Pancakes
Salad
Toasts
Omelette
Tempura
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Burger
Cakes
Hamburgers
Fish
Sit down
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Mid-range
"Great little restaurant in Hilo serving Hawaiian food. I had a combo of their laulau (meat cooked to perfection in a ball of taro leaves) and fried..."
John Bye
"Cool spot in Hilo! Family run restaurant with rich history. Grandparents were kalo (taro) farmers who came from Japan to Hawaii. The family started..."
Yonathan Mickelsen
"Great place to eat. Decent prices. Atmosphere could use some work. Would recommend to..."
don b
"We were seated pretty quickly even though it was a busy lunch hour. The nice waitress helped me order when I was being indecisive about which of the..."
Jeff D.
"First time eating laulau, and I think I found my new favorite food! My son and I split a laulau with fried rice because we weren't starving, but we..."
Kim Everson
"I was there last week and had the chicken cutlet and the laulau. Very delicious tho a bit salty for me. As I understand laulau is suppose to be..."
Shahbaz Salehi
"Laulau combo is really good. Very generous portions. Staff is super friendly. Restaurant is kept clean. That's important to me while enjoying a..."
Marco Murillo
"Can’t beat the prices. Large portions. Seems to be a lot of locals eating here. I had a loco - without gravy. I’m sure they were shocked to their..."
David Massey
"Wanted a good Mac salad and this place did not disappoint with their addition of potatoes to make a mac/potatoe salad combo. I got the Shrimp plate..."
Reneé Davidson
"Pretty good food, won't disappoint if you're hungry. It's more home diner than it is gourmet. Anything with gravy is a bit homogenized so have it on..."
Magical Pancake
"This is definitely a no frills local spot. Food is good, traditional Hawaiian fare with generous servings. I had the combination plate with teriyaki..."
Diana
"5/5 Value - Giant portion sizes! 4/5 Lau Lau was flavourful and braised very well. 3/5 Fried rice, was a bit bland and not enough “wok hei”. 3/5..."
Cyn Thia
"Great portion sizes at good value prices in this Hawaiian restaurant. Definitely get the laulau while you’re here, and accompany it with the fried..."
Rovik Robert
"Not busy when I came, was seated fast, and staff were friendly. I enjoyed the kanak atak. I liked the fried rice and the luau meat. I asked for a..."
Carrigail Abanes
"Friendly staff with speedy service. Let me preface this and say that I cannot comment on the food too much because maybe my Californian taste is..."
Afshar Hassani
"Staff was great! We had a party of 5 and was quickly seated. Tried the famous lau lau and it was sooo yummy! Try the Kanak attack plate. You won't..."
AJ Silao
Liko Lehua Cafe
84/100 (784 ratings)
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Hawaiian
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Bar
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Deli
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Crab Cake
Pretzel
Cakes
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
American
Healthy
Seafood
Deli
Hawaiian
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our best meal in Hawaii has been at Liko Lehua Cafe! We had one of the specials of the day (Jalapeño Pork Sandwich) — it was so good and a great..."
Ximena Bobadilla
"TO GO ONLY They have a little bench off to the side but I wouldn't recommend sitting there. They have good, well priced, food and drinks for you to..."
Casey Elliott
"Amazing food and friendly service. Love this..."
Ligia Rojas
"We are tourists who drove in from Kona. From the time we arrived until we left we encountered smiles, honest recommendations and amazing customer..."
Ashley Ozark
"We mainly went because it was close by our hotel & prices were reasonable ($15-$26 for entrees). The ahi rice bowl special was excellent! My mom..."
Susan Hawk
"Very good food and staff, would definately recommend. Had catch of the day with a summer salad and it was perfect. Crab cakes were delicious..."
Matthew Conover
"Agreed with others, probably our best meal on the whole trip. It was nestled in a neighborhood and close to the waterfalls. We took our meal up in..."
Brad Aeschleman
"Love the vibe in this restaurant! Full me u Menu, lots of choices, good service, great location, Food was amazing! Onion rings hot, crunchy, I..."
Cara Driggers
"Understated place with friendly service and good food! Worth the stop. Chicken mac nut salad is excellent and the lilikoi..."
Ryan Doskocil
"Great place, family friendly, good food a little on the pricey side, but well worth it. Friendly Hostess and Waiters that was always there to serve..."
G Tripps
"This is a family owned and operated restaurant. Order at the window and take the food home or eat outside at the bench seating. They have delicious..."
Ryan Shaw
"We stopped by for lunch on our way to Volcano National Park. It was a great meal and no line. While we waited they gave us little donuts and noticed..."
Sarah Fleckenstein
"The Jalapeno Burger is AMAZING! I've had it twice now, perfect both times. The Maui Brewing Coconut Porter is super smooth and tasty. The Avocado BLT..."
Chastity W
"The food taste as good as it looks. Friendly service & one of my new favorite places to eat with my hubby for dates 💗. Highly..."
Dawn K
"***Aloha to go*** Whether you have time to sit and eat at their outside picnic area or call up and order some Aloha to go definitely ono grinds!!! ..."
Geneva Jackson
"Mellow atmosphere. Good and affordable food. Great drinks. Ample parking. Friendly staff. It would be five stars if they were open on..."
Nolan Kainoa Bowman-Tam
"Great local option that serves some very delicious food (both traditional American, Hawaiian, and unique twists)! I tried the liliokai butter burger..."
Chris Hinderliter
Kuhio Grille
84/100 (1186 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Salad
Fried rice
American
Hawaiian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great little restaurant in Hilo serving Hawaiian food. I had a combo of their laulau (meat cooked to perfection in a ball of taro leaves) and fried..."
John Bye
"Cool spot in Hilo! Family run restaurant with rich history. Grandparents were kalo (taro) farmers who came from Japan to Hawaii. The family started..."
Yonathan Mickelsen
"Great place to eat. Decent prices. Atmosphere could use some work. Would recommend to..."
don b
"We were seated pretty quickly even though it was a busy lunch hour. The nice waitress helped me order when I was being indecisive about which of the..."
Jeff D.
"First time eating laulau, and I think I found my new favorite food! My son and I split a laulau with fried rice because we weren't starving, but we..."
Kim Everson
"I was there last week and had the chicken cutlet and the laulau. Very delicious tho a bit salty for me. As I understand laulau is suppose to be..."
Shahbaz Salehi
"Laulau combo is really good. Very generous portions. Staff is super friendly. Restaurant is kept clean. That's important to me while enjoying a..."
Marco Murillo
"Can’t beat the prices. Large portions. Seems to be a lot of locals eating here. I had a loco - without gravy. I’m sure they were shocked to their..."
David Massey
"Wanted a good Mac salad and this place did not disappoint with their addition of potatoes to make a mac/potatoe salad combo. I got the Shrimp plate..."
Reneé Davidson
"Pretty good food, won't disappoint if you're hungry. It's more home diner than it is gourmet. Anything with gravy is a bit homogenized so have it on..."
Magical Pancake
"This is definitely a no frills local spot. Food is good, traditional Hawaiian fare with generous servings. I had the combination plate with teriyaki..."
Diana
"5/5 Value - Giant portion sizes! 4/5 Lau Lau was flavourful and braised very well. 3/5 Fried rice, was a bit bland and not enough “wok hei”. 3/5..."
Cyn Thia
"Great portion sizes at good value prices in this Hawaiian restaurant. Definitely get the laulau while you’re here, and accompany it with the fried..."
Rovik Robert
"Not busy when I came, was seated fast, and staff were friendly. I enjoyed the kanak atak. I liked the fried rice and the luau meat. I asked for a..."
Carrigail Abanes
"Friendly staff with speedy service. Let me preface this and say that I cannot comment on the food too much because maybe my Californian taste is..."
Afshar Hassani
"Staff was great! We had a party of 5 and was quickly seated. Tried the famous lau lau and it was sooo yummy! Try the Kanak attack plate. You won't..."
AJ Silao
Ken's House Of Pancakes
83/100 (8631 ratings)
Restaurants
Hawaiian
American
Gluten Free Options
Diner
American
Vegan Options
Hawaiian
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Omelette
Corned Beef
Pancakes
Waffles
Salad
Cakes
Chili
Fish
Crab
Pork
Sandwiches
Burger
Ribs
Noodle
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Shrimp
Toasts
Beef
Sit down
American
Diner
Hawaiian
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"The turkey burger is to die for. Their portions are amazing and the meal is prepared fresh. Had a hearty dinner. Would recommend to everyone visiting..."
Karman Khanna
"Kens is a great place to eat in Hilo. Open 24 hours a day, they have an extensive menu from pancakes to ox tail. I personally had the loco moco,..."
Stefan Fonseca
"The is the perfect confort food type of restaurant with a menu that will keep you choosing for days. I had the Hombre omelette filled with green..."
Rican Diva
"Food was oily last time but the customer service was fast and friendly. I also liked the environment where you fell the aloha and spirit of hawaii...."
Loco
"I loved the macadamia pancakes, they were extremely soft and fluffy and the whipped butter was seasoned with salt so the savouriness accompanied the..."
Annie Nguyen
"Old school diner setting that you'd see in movies! Service was friendly, the serving sizes were massive. I got an omelet which comes with pancakes as..."
Will Eat Yum
"LOVED their omelette. Loco moco was...alright. Busy restaurant with lots of variety on their menu so can't be good at everything. Our waitress was so..."
Esdub
"We loved Ken's. Went there twice in our 5 day stay in Hilo. Overall impressed with breakfast and dinner. The omelette was a good choice, absolutely..."
Karley Fischer
"Mm pancakes. They have a huge menu. Took us a while to decide but we ended up getting pancakes and a burger + fries + salad. Very happy with our..."
Miss Jo Jo
"The crab cake eggs Benedict is so good. Service is excellent, food is delicious, if recommend this place to..."
Elizabeth M Russell
"Went to this place for breakfast I got the bananas foster French toast which was amazing and my husband got eggs Benedict which was pretty standard..."
Amanda Nguyen
"OUTSTANDING BREAKFAST ITEMS. The Homemade corn beef is to die for. Outstanding..."
Rodger Hall
"Breakfast must-have. This place is always full and portions are more then generous. We are going to stay in Kona next time but my husband already..."
Kateryna
"Eat here!. This was our first meal in Hawaii and it was great! I had Vietnamese coffee and coconut pancakes, which came with a syrup spinner carrying..."
Meleighsa
"Classic!. This place is a institution....great food, lot of history on the walls. If you go to Hilo, go to..."
Mike G
"Yuuummmmmm. Coconut pancakes with coconut syrup?? Yes,..."
Amanda Burgard
"Big Food & Great Prices!. After several hours of touring from Kona to Hilo, it was time for food, and we came across Ken's House Of Pancakes. What a..."
TestDrive Dude
"Awesome of you can stop by! Daily specials to keep it interesting, and many regular choices to choose from. Coconut syrup is the best on the..."
Adam Graebner
"Classic Diner. Everyone in Hilo has eaten at Ken's. It's an institution. Massive menu and excellent service. It is not gourmet dinning. The helpings..."
Cassandra And Bill
"If you like pancakes drop in. Had pancakes for breakfast it was yummy I am not a big pancake fan but these were as good as it gets for me love the..."
Critic
"Vast menu, good service. The menu here just keeps going!This is not fine dining, but hopefully you wouldn't have been expecting a gourmet..."
Alice R
"YUM!. A great family restaurant. Very busy but friendly vibes and staff and really great food especially for tourists. Homemade coconut syrup,..."
Sweet Tea Mama
"Loved the ox tail stew and the corned beef loco..."
Hari
"Food was good! Finally food on the Big Island worth eating! I loved the Pig Sandwich... Good flavor on the sauce. Wife had BBQ Burger....good flavor..."
Andy Hollerman
"Pancakes!. This place is awesome! every time i am in hilo i go eat there. I love the beef stew, but the pancakes are..."
Serana
"We had breakfast and lunch there. Lunch was good and the breakfast was outstanding, menu was loaded with so many choices. Service was outstanding..."
Ron
"I had their chicken & long rice soup, very comforting and delicious. My hubs had one of their most seller turkey sandwich (has 2 smiley faces in the..."
Amanda Ace
"Great place to refuel after a volcano tour! Quick service, great selection depending on your craving. If you like local diners, Ken's is..."
Ann
"HUGE variety of dishes to.... HUGE menu and a long list variety of dishes to choose from! Hard to pick what you want to try first. I enjoyed the spam..."
Tayleb
"Great food, open late. They have everything that you could ever want 24/7. From saimin (which was absolutely delicious) to honey stung fried chicken,..."
Nikeheart
"A grrrrrrreat variety of food. I loooove da house of pankakes ••..."
Ea
"To appreciate Ken's in Hilo, you have to love a good diner. If diner fare is not your style, you probably won't be impressed by Ken's offerings, but..."
Roger
"We took a 10 day vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii from May 12-21, 2010. I had plotted out a bunch of restaurants to visit while we were there..."
Cat
"...today I got me some delicious macadamia nut pancakes. We drove into Hilo early so we could hit Ken's and I could satisfy this very specific, very..."
Dan Garlington
"Nelson @ Hilo: Coconut pancakes in Hawaii? Hell yeah! These are called Kokonut pancakes, shredded coconut in the batter with kokonut syrup. So there..."
BiteMe
"This place is amazing. When you get out, you feel happy. Staff is very kind and enthusiastic, especially a cheerful, colorful lady named John-nee..."
Giulia
"This place is a MUST visit when you're in Hilo - a uniquely Hawaiian take on the increasingly rare classic American diner. It's got the lot -..."
Andrew Johnson (AJ)
"Incredible atmosphere and food. The sweet bread French toast with rum syrup is great. The Portuguese sausage is delicious, and the omelets are huge...."
Peter Bonilla
"I LOVED this place! I loved the atmosphere! It's a super cute diner to go to, and their food was great! I ordered their strawberry pancakes with..."
Blue Star
"This place has breakfast all day and for good reason! Their pancakes are excellent and their scrambled eggs and hash browns were too. The eggs..."
Brian DiGiorgio Zanger
"Super unique place for brunch! Local vibes and magical homey vibes. The food was immaculate. I got the corned beef hash loco moco and pancakes with..."
Yonathan Mickelsen
"Was a great meal, lots of traditional Hawaiian dishes to choose from. Fast seating and service with a smile. Food was excellent. I especially enjoyed..."
David Seltzer
"From the outside this place may not look like much. Pay attention to how many cars are in the parking lot. We got there as they opened and it..."
Jeff Downing
"The place is okay, try it if you're in the area. The service is great. The staff is very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The place is a diner, with..."
The Melf
"Local vibes at this diner with breakfast served all day. I had the corned beef hash loco Moco and my husband had the banana Mac waffle. All very..."
Susan Gates
"If you Smelllllllllll, what the Rock is cookin? Huge platters of food at huge prices. I tried the oxtail soup which was $25. Meat was tender and..."
Will Glenn
"Kens is just good old fashioned comfort food. Diners like Kens really don’t exist anymore. The atmosphere, staff, and food are all top notch. We..."
Jim Stirling
"Hands down the best place for breakfast in the area. The mac nut pancakes are outta this world. Also the khop breakfast sandwich is one of the best I..."
April Lee Uzarski
"Really good local spot for good food and awesome, friendly, welcoming service. Very popular spot. 👌🏽 would..."
Rachel Arias - Tripp III
"The birthday pancakes were good! I wouldn't have ordered french toast if I knew I would be getting that. 5/5 Crab cake..."
Rose Carmichael
"LOVED this place. Service was great, the restaurant had a fun atmosphere and the food was so good! We just got your classic breakfast but this is fun..."
Alicia Pope
"Great place if your looking for a tasty meal while in Hilo. The food and service were excellent. The atmosphere is not fancy but very relaxed. I..."
Kenneth Ventura
"We've had breakfast and lunch at this place several times, and our favorite dish is pancakes.They come with a delicious coconuts syrup that really..."
Judy Li
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
83/100 (2553 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Hawaiian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Hawaiian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Ribs
Pasta
Fish
Prawns
Salad
Pork
Clam Chowder
Crab
Surf And Turf
Scallops
Hummus
Tuna
Cheesecakes
Burger
Gelato
Baby Back Ribs
Crab Cake
Chowder
Shrimp
Cakes
Cheesecake
Lamb
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish & chips
Fish Taco
Lobster
Tacos
Pesto
Sit down
American
Bar
Healthy
Seafood
Hawaiian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing everything! The service was exceptional, the food was excellent and the place was beautiful. We arrived a bit earlier than our reservation..."
Tara Hashemi
"Great place and attentive staff. A little pricey but I guess you pay for the nice ambiance and healthy options. We tried the club med salad, fish and..."
Sb Rekab
"I feel you can’t go wrong in what you order here! The kitchen delivers spot on flavors and all cooked to order. Enjoyed the lobster ravioli..."
Larry Hansen
"This was our first time at Jackie Rey’s and we will be back! The service was great. I made a reservation a few days ahead and received a text..."
Taylor Tilini
"Went here for an anniversary dinner, and food and cocktails were good. It was a bit pricey, but we enjoyed it. Seems to be a very popular spot for..."
Rachel Arias - Tripp III
"Ate there on 9/27 soon after they opened. GREAT food and service. The greeter at the front door wasn’t very personable and kind of rude. Did we..."
Vicky S
"Excellent food choices, flavor, and presentation. I had the hawaiian prawns with ravioli, which was amazingly tasty. The pasta was thin and not chewy..."
Lori Carson
"Amazing seafood in Hilo. Stopped here after viewing Kilauea and my wife and I really enjoyed it. Best restaurant in Hawaii! We both had seafood..."
Jerry McGinnis
"Happy Hour 4pm to 5om daily. Here are the secrets; 1) make a reservation, arrive at 4pm 2) park on the one way street 1 block up. Parking is free..."
Walter Garff
"We really enjoyed this place in Hilo. It wasn't too far to go after visiting the volcano, you can make a day trip out of it if you're staying on the..."
David Smith
Sweet Cane Cafe
82/100 (842 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sandwiches
Burger
Acai Bowls
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Healthy
Soups
Medicinal foods
Hawaiian
Café
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
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"This is really gem of a place in Hilo. The quality of the food is fantastic! Lots of vegan and vegetarian options! I was in Hilo for 3 days and went..."
Harsha Jaisinghani
"Don’t miss Taco Tuesday! Variety of delicious foods for vegetarians! Ate here every day we stayed in the area. Food comes from local farms and..."
Stacy Whitehead
"If you want to flush out the usual daily grind of eating meats and animal based protein this is a good place to try. Remember we started off..."
Forward Engineering
"Great tasting vegetarian food! Black bean burger with sauerkraut and sugar cane..."
Baljinder Singh
"The food here is fresh and delicious! We had the Acai bowl and the Spicy Pickled Pepper sandwich. Both were tasty, we are leaving here very full...."
Michele Archibald
"This restaurant is wonderful 😁 I went there yesterday but they ran out of avocado, so I ordered the sugar cane juice, OMG it's fresh and sweet! I..."
Junhua Chen
"We loved everything we ordered. The restaurant is welcoming, the staff are super nice and the food is amazing. I'm glad we found this place during..."
Muktanidhi Dhotrad
"Good food, good people, fine location, yummy desserts, drinks, and fun gift items. I have eaten here half dozen times, this photo is breakfast- oat..."
Shar Veda
"If you are looking for healthy options, this place is IT. Everything here is so freshly prepared, the salad, the goat cheese( the very best I tasted..."
Alynn Nguyen
"This was the most incredible breakfast. I am a pancake snob and couldn’t get over how amazing the pancakes were here!! They were so rich and..."
Monet Montierth
Makani's Magic Pineapple Shack
82/100 (1215 ratings)
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Contemporary
American
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Cafe
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
American
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Juice & Smoothies
Juice & Smoothies
Ice Cream
Acai Bowls
Sandwiches
Sit down
Hawaiian
American
Contemporary
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
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Mid-range
"Great place to grab a yummy smoothie or açaí bowl. The freshest fruit and quick service. Will definitely..."
firemedic726
"This was a fun little shop to get something cool and refreshing on a warm afternoon. The staff was friendly and fun to interact with. Lots of good..."
Jeff Downing
"Loved ube soft serve the best, tried passionfruit topped with fresh pineapple it was so refreshing. The bowl was almost too cute to..."
Nicole Blackwell
"Best açaí bowl I’ve ever had. I tried so many açaí bowls on the big island and in Kauai and this one was by far my favorite. The consistency..."
Kelsey McCabe
"We stumbled upon Makani’s for an early/easy lunch our first day in town. The food was delicious and the service was amazingly fast, considering..."
Mary Fitzgerald
"Good smoothies and ice cream, can't speak for anything else since that's all we got. Could be a little cleaner inside, but it has a good atmosphere...."
Cris Mois
"Great service, friendly and delicious treats. Always one of my favorite places to stop and get a delicious..."
Angie
"I truly enjoyed the Ube soft serve in a waffle cone. It has a unique flavor and beautiful purple color. Highly..."
Jeff Ryan
"So fun! The acai bowl and ice cream were delicious. Some of the old reviews and pictures showed small food but they don't have that anymore. Maybe..."
Dan Smitley
"The sandwiches here are quite large and very delicious. I consider them as two meals in one package. Smoothies are alright, their Ube and dragonfruit..."
Athena H
"A great place to have smoothies, they are using real fruit. We ordered one pineapple & mango & one taro? Sweet potato? Smoothies. They both taste..."
Muak
"Wow, super cute place. Such creatively delicious treats. I wish I was able to try everything. I ordered the dragon acai bowl to go. Normally..."
Julie Valencia
"Walked by this place and saw the açai bowls so I had to grab one. A shame the place closes early but that seems common around Hilo. I grabbed a..."
Joe C
"Our family of five from Texas and Oklahoma visited Oahu and the Big Island for Spring Break! Before our trip, my daughter saw an influencer post..."
Chandra
"We had açai bowls and smoothies — all great! Very fresh and fast, and the prices are fair for the..."
Reese Nifong
"If you’re thinking “should we make a stop here or not”? you definitely should! The ice cream is delicious and flavorful! The music they were..."
Alena Gorlova
Pineapple's Island Fresh Cuisine
82/100 (7344 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
Seafood
Polynesian
American
American
Hawaiian
Polynesian
Hawaiian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burger
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Swordfish
Shrimp
Ribs
Beef
Fish Sandwich
Curry
Pasta
Fish & chips
Nachos
Salad
Wings
Scallops
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Sandwiches
Pork
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Hawaiian
Polynesian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Stopped here for a quick bite to eat after the farmers market. Found through simple google search. The place itself is pretty unassuming and plain..."
Leighton Carter
"Great restaurant. A whole separate menu for dietary restrictions - gluten-free and vegan, and a kids menu. The pineapple drink was super super good -..."
Tiana Noureddin
"I had an early dinner here with five people yesterday. We showed up and were seated immediately. Every single staff member greeted us with a smile..."
Adam Ruggles
"Very delightful spot in Hilo with an amazing positive vibe in the air. Gentle breeze and soft music and beautiful chatter of people having a great..."
R M
"Beautiful Hawaiian open air cafe.. food was amazing, service impeccable and drinks were delicious. Don't skip dessert! We spent a lot but that..."
Sandy Scheel
"Was not expecting much although we had seen a line every time we walked by this place. There was live music playing and the food blew us away. My..."
Jeff Downing
"First time to Hilo, and to Pineapples Island Fresh. What a great atmosphere and food! They did have a separate Gluten Free "friendly" menu so yay for..."
dcDalton
"We made it in time for Happy Hour, 3 pm to 5 pm. It was half off drinks and some food items. We tried the coconut shrimp, pork sliders, fish tacos,..."
Jennifer Robles
"The food was really good here when we went. Definitely get the Hilo Plate if you don’t know what to try. It has a great variety of food on it. The..."
Ethan
"What a wonderful, all-around, experience. The restaurant is open and lively. The food is fresh and flavorful. I loved that everything we ordered..."
Debbie Arvelo
Hana Hou Restaurant
81/100 (2120 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
American
Hawaiian
Vegetarian Friendly
Hawaiian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish
Salad
Fried rice
Tuna
Pork
Fish & Chips
Fish Sandwich
Fish & chips
Burger
Grilled cheese
Hamburgers
Burrito
Carrot Cake
Beef
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Reuben sandwich
Cakes
Sit down
American
Hawaiian
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
BYOB
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great food served with Aloha. My son & I ordered the chicken macadamia salad curry wrap and returned 2 days later to get it again. So delicious. It's..."
Glenda Watt
"I had a Lehi fish dish that was so tender I thought Thanksgiving was today. It had a mag raisin sauce! The chicken salad and potatoes were great...."
Willard Davis
"Had the pizza, lime pie and chocolate silk pie. The food and service was..."
Julie Allen
"We stopped here for lunch on our way back from papakolea green beach. They had ample parking. I tried the Cuban which was very good. I definitely..."
Binit Banerjee
"Stopped by here so we wouldn't be hangry at nearby (15min) Punalu'u Beach. The pizza was great, the service was quick, the selection was good. When..."
J.L. Martin
"Great place for food on your way to or back from Green Sand Beach. The food was delicious and the staff very..."
Arpit Jain
"A must stop for anyone visiting the big island! Food was incredible! Best macaroni salad I’ve ever had hands down! Patty the owner was fantastic..."
Ashley Holly
"Nice place, friendly staff, good food. Not a fast food place, the only thing pre-made were the desserts, which were fantastic and rich. Pizza was..."
John Martin
"We stopped here on a whim while driving around the horn. We had eaten not too long before so only ordered pie.. We've been thinking about that pie..."
Lynn Jones
"Have been coming here for 15 years. Typical island fare, adequate portions, tasty and affordable. Try the pork plate if you like roast pork. The..."
Bob Kinnear
"Hana Hou is a great local restaurant in Naalehu. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. It's definitely a place to stop after a morning hike. We..."
PatV
"Love it looove it this place. Freshly baked pies&pizza. Freshed lilikoi juice and other Drinks are very good too. Everytime we go there we always..."
Maka Sasaki (aquatako2006)
"Cute place with friendly staff! I had the BLT and it was made with homemade bread. There’s a little lizard that likes to hang out on the picnic..."
Anna Karnowski
"We weren’t planning to eat lunch here but we’re super happy we did. Excellent food — best sandwiches we’ve had in a while. Fantastic baked..."
Ruth Walters
Cousins Seafood & Bento
80/100 (101 ratings)
Quick Bites
Japanese
Asian
Seafood
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Bento (Lunch Box)
"If you've never tried Poke (pronounced: Po-keh) and want to, head to Cousin's. Here you'll find a great selection of seafood played (to-go only)..."
Onani
"$6.00 Poke bowls!!!💚enough said😀$5.00 bentos!!!💙Ken and the crew is..."
Malia Mikaele
"I've been in Hawaii 4 days and randomly came threw Hilo on an adventure. This place has some of the best food I've eaten on the island without..."
Kari - Lin Keeler
"Hands down one of the best places to eat in Hilo. The spaghetti (and other food) tastes just like something you would make at home. Keep up the good..."
Christopher Lamb
"Good customer service with a local flavor. Ordered ,Fish(Ahi)&Chips with Mac salad to..."
John McCollum
"Awrsome fresh selections under 10.00. Huge "Side Salad for 6.00, add a big scoop of Poke for 3.00. Awesome fresh catch sandwiches for 5.00. No..."
Seanna Mikel
"5 star local food .. Great menu selections too diverse to review in space allowed.. Tho shrimp scampi. Purple potato salad n garlic chx are WINNERS..."
Mr. William Sherman Senior
"Great local food and friendly service. I love the pork bowl and even the pork wrap. Plate lunch is on point and love the poke..."
Stephen Hoffmann
"The food was great! 👍. I had the special poke bowl and a piece of garlic chicken... so many more things to..."
Dien H
"I wondered why my other half would eat there almost everyday n found out why when i got my poke bowl it was so onoliscious i'd probably eat there 2if..."
Sara Jane
"Good people, Good Price, Great food! Winnahz!! Great place for quick bento pick up or try some of their specials, like their kalua..."
Fritz Fritz
"Great service, delicious local meals, good portion fair price. Top notch, must visit local grinz..."
Zach Montizor
"Seafood was super fresh and the prices were very reasonable. This place gave us the taste of Hawaiin seafood my wife and I were looking..."
Noah Farris
"This place closed at the end of August because the property is under new management. I'm hoping they'll find a new location and re open soon, but I..."
Xavi de leon
"One of the best restaurants in all of Hilo! Food is totally awesome..."
Stephanie Silva
"The poke bombs are..."
jenny blake
"Ono dining and take out. Laulau could be ready earlier otherwise dam good food and reasonable..."
Herb Paleka
Nori's Saimin & Snacks
76/100 (601 ratings)
Restaurants
Hawaiian
Asian
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Hamburger steaks
Hot Pot
Ramen
Fish
Burger
Hamburgers
Noodle
Beef
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Hawaiian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great hole in the wall eatery offering Japanese Hawaiian cuisine. A local favorite, they offer a mix of everything from burgers to saimin to..."
Art
"This place was so delicious. From out of town, came hungry, left happy and full. Huge fantastic portions! And..."
Andre Pratt
"Aloha, Got my new supply of salt just in time. Nori’s salt is the best! Also, this time I got lemon peel Li Hing gummy’s. Holy cow!!! They..."
Cher Sullivan
"This is a temple for comfort food: burgers, Saimin (touch too salty for me), rice dishes etc. great value but waitstaff seem stretched at times eg..."
Phillip Ngo
"Some of the most delicious and authentic saimin I've eaten in a long time. Absolutely have the teriyaki beef on the..."
Lissa Newton
"I like the atmosphere, menus and extra oriental interior inside like sake place. And small merchants. Great..."
J. H.
"They have some unique dishes. Reasonably priced. I had kimchi fried rice. Nice..."
WhatsItLike !
"This hole-in-the-wall restaurant was a little tricky to find, but well worth it. The food was delicious, especially the Teriyaki meat. I'm not a huge..."
Brianna Tracy
"Love Noris. My husbands favorite place to eat when in..."
Patti Stivers
"They prepared Bentos for 120 of us. Each bento was packed with so much yummy..."
Lehua Yamagata
"Hands down a must place to visit when in Hilo. Our family enjoys everything on the..."
Donna-Marie P Palakiko
"This was certainly a hole in the wall but very friendly staff, lovely food and a great meal together. Kid..."
Natalie Kelt
"A favorite local Hilo Siamen and Japanese restaurant. Pleasant family atmosphere and Ono..."
Cathy McBroom
"One of the best places to get any ramen cravings satisfied. They have really interesting twists on some local favorites. Sometimes the orders get..."
Kaiser Mattos
L & L Drive Inn
70/100 (230 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Barbecue
Asian
Hawaiian
Asian
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Asian
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"The food was good and the service was friendly. Considering the other reviews, I guess we got lucky with our..."
Rachel Arias - Tripp III
"I had the Barbecue Mix plate , it was delicious !!!:) , My friend had the Kalua Pork & Cabbage Plate , She Loved it !!!!:):):) , Sincerely..."
Chris Holschuh
"Favorites: Grilled Salmon "healthy plate" has brown rice and green salad as sides. Kalua Pork and Cabbage all white rice l, chicken egg rolls, egg fu..."
Glory N
"L&L is a delightful choice for lunch. I got the mini chicken katsu, and the portion was more than expected! The mac salad was good, the chicken..."
Shannon Younce
"The Food here is underrated. Only problem is it’s a bit pricey but that’s to be expected..."
Brock Marshall
"We love L&L- best mac salad and decent portions, especially the meat. Too bad they have next to no seating in the food court area, especially when a..."
B&M Luz
"The owners and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. A lot of restaurants similar to theirs serve a wide variety of foods, but only really do..."
Njũgũ Gachũgũ
"Reasonable prices and portions. Counter staff were always friendly and helpful. Food was good..."
Michael Bodine
"The hawaiian plate was good. It contained macaroni salad,steam rice , chicken and beef. The beef and chicken were soft, tender and..."
Sunil Mathew
"L&L has been a long time favorite here in the islands, if you are wanting something local and fun, come to L & L as they will always make they food..."
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