TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

Eduardo Silva

Lisa Miranda

"Very good food and great service. We ate here for our anniversary. Best sushi I have had. Next time we visit the Big Island we will come..."

Kellie Guy

"The food is reasonable and tasty. Not too expensive for what you get. Wait time was a little long. Wait staff was friendly and..."

Jody Kanemaru

"Good sushi and nigiri, didn't try sashimi. Price for rolls decent. Nigiri prices good. Tempura platter..."

Troy H

"Okay sushi. Okay prices. Tea was kinda weak. There servers were nice. The place is very nicely decorated, minimalist modern design..."

Chastity W

"This was one of my favorite restaurants in Hilo. They have the best California roll and I've not found a better one on the mainland or Japan..."

Kara Paul

"Really awesome food and great prices and friendly..."

Janelle L

"Wonderful place in Hilo for Japanese favorites. The food was fresh and..."

Sid C

"Decent food and reasonable price. The Udon had a lot of noodles and stuff, broth had hot..."

Kevin Lai

"Best sushi on big Island, hands down, and very affordable. I go here everytime I'm in Hilo and just feast on delicious..."

John Carroll

"I am so happy that ocean sushi has been able to stay open! The takeout service is efficient, and the safety practices to prevent virus transmission..."

Tonie Bass

"This place has affordable and good quality sushi. The look of the place here and at the old location was always undecorated white. Sometimes the..."

Victoria Ostrovsky

"If you want to eat and a real hand crafted, fresh sushi kind of place this is where you go. Huge variety. Good tasting food. It's not only sushi..."

Bryson Peterson

"Good food. Quite busy which resulted in along wait for food. Staff was pleasant and attentive. Making sushi takes time so if you don't mind a wait..."

Jon Przywojski

"Decided to give them another try. This time it was better than my last experience. I like that we can bring our own alcohol beverages. The waitress..."

Ashley Nartatez-staudinger

Short & Sweet Bakery & Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We got two breakfast sandwiches here: You get your pick of bread (focaccia is the standard), cheese, and protein. The bacon and cheddar breakfast..."

Jenny McKee

"This is my first ever review on google but I just felt like I finally needed to, as this was long over due. Short n sweet bakery is my go-to place..."

Kateri Cabebe

"Flipping RAD LITTLE BAKERY! We were lucky enough to be there on Sunday, which afforded us the only on Sunday amazing sweet bread French toast. We..."

Amber Goelst

"Glad I stopped in....great breakfast..."

Jennifer Schworm

"my friend, Sister Naleieha went to visit your short n’ sweet bakery & Cafe and she surprised me with your ONO ONO ONO Lilikoi short bread yummy..."

Alyce “Al” Yeshua Hamaschiach

"This visit, my mom and I had the lilikoi cheesecake, meant to take a picture, but took one bite and another....they have quality pastry, worth every..."

Michele K Ayala

"Wonderful and delicious sweets. Highly recommend! Cookies, cake, macarons, baklava and even lunch..."

Heather and Michael Paterson

"Eggs Benedict ($10.95, available on Sundays for brunch) starts with a house-made English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise..."

Chelsea Madren (OC Food Diva)

"Get the macaroons! So many flavors, reasonably priced and fun! I encourage you to order ahead of time because they are a busy and popular place...."

Glory N

"Fabulous sandwiches and amazing desserts! The girl at the counter was fabulous! I would definitely eat here again! Lovely indoor and outdoor seating!..."

Faith Parry

"Lovely little bakery in Hilo that I discovered on my way back from ziplining. I had been craving a good cheesecake during my trip to Hawaii and this..."

Beenish S

"Nice little dessert shop, great place for a morning pastry. Friendly staff. Reminds me of the dessert bakeries in New England and Europe. I tried..."

A Gator

"One of the best little bakery/coffee shops in Hilo, in a downtown shopping mall. Coffee was EXCELLENT, and pineapple pudding cake was very good...."

Carl Wolaver

"Everything we got was absolutely delicious. And the girl at the counter was so helpful and..."

Anni Maddox

"They made my wedding cake beautifully. I got lilikoi filling on top and pog on bottom and lilikoi buttercream. It was so..."

Alexandra Raper

"The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. It's a great spot for a quick..."

Lis Garbezza

"I love this place!! The workers are all friendly, helpful, and courteous, and the food is Top Shelf! I'm grateful to have a great place to stop and..."

nancy waller

"One of our favorite places in Hilo! The breakfast sandwich on Foccacia is amazing and same with the orzo salad! We have been impressed with..."

Sarah Conway

Ponds

87/100 (2494 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice place. Everything was good…..not great. I did enjoy my meal. The Cesear salad was good. I also had the seafood pasta……also good...."

Eric Mork

"Wonderful ambiance, beautiful view of the ocean, and exceptional service! Loved the live music and drinks were excellent drinks. Great spot for a..."

Laila Moiré-Selvage

"Watched a sea turtle swimming through the window as we enjoyed the best fish and chips for lunch. Fish was fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly and..."

Wayne Pinkham

"What a great place. They were recommended to us. It did not disappoint. Great happy hour and daily specials. We sat by the window and watched the..."

Renee Gleason

"Our family of five from Texas and Oklahoma visited Oahu and the Big Island for Spring Break! After a day of hiking Volcanoes, we had dinner at Ponds...."

Chandra

"Been there twice during the trip. Ask the chef for the special today! Great drink, juicy steak! Nothing I would complain! Much better than the higher..."

Abby Yu

"Great meal and service. We ended up at the corner table with no reservation and it was fun. There was a fisher bird that came over and continued to..."

Joel Garcia-Trevino

"Ponds hilo is a unique dining experience as it is literally built over a pond where you can watch colorful koi and turtles swimming during dinner,..."

Judy Li

"They used to have such a good Ceasar salad. It's quite mediocre now. The prime rib was good but fairway grill is better and less expensive. The clam..."

Jenna Timmons

"Loved this place. Sat by open windows looking out over Ice Pond with families picnicking and children swimming, ducks and a turtle in the water below..."

Carol Bailey

"Atmosphere and service fantastic. Food not so much. We've been before. A long time ago and the food was great. Hopefully this was a one time..."

Malena Kea

"Although this would usually be called a dive, it had a fun and friendly vibe as well as high quality food. Clams were well done, drinks were strong..."

Jim Alford

"Food was very good, the staff are really friendly and kind. The table setting, environment, cleaniness all good. Only complaint is that they didn't..."

Priscilla Cheng

"Loved the food there, delicious and not too big portioned. They give you a complimentary appetiser but ours was so big we thought he accidentally..."

Monica Cho

"It has all the things I like: great food, great service. Great atmosphere. If they aren't paying the local kids to entertain the guests with their..."

David W

Seaside Restaurant The

Wheelchair Accessible

"Enjoyed a delicious meal of fresh fish overlooking actual fish ponds. Service was excellent. Nathan was very attentive. Everything we ordered was..."

Shane

"Such a lovely dinner. My brother and I dined with a gorgeous sunset and he had shrimp rolls seen here. I feasted on Blackened Ahi and took home their..."

Lisa Smith

"We had a great time and wonderful food. Started with calamari then we all ended up getting the mac nut encrusted mahi. For desert we had the bread..."

Mike Balzotti

"This little restaurant is a hidden jewel and blessing to the Big Island. I STRONGLY recommend to anyone needing a place to eat that is reasonably..."

Patrick Clemens

"The Seaside Restaurant is perfection! From the moment I walked in the atmosphere was terrific, the food magnificent and the view incredible. This..."

T G

"Eat while watching Koi, ducks, and other animals from your table. Service was great and the food amazing. Definitely one of the best Short Ribs I've..."

Joe

"Great location and great food. I went for one of the waitress’s recommendations and ordered the Chinese style steamed fish and it was..."

Cristian Jara-Figueroa

"Seaside is a tremendously charming little restaurant. Built in a converted house, they offer some absolutely fabulous food and cocktails. The..."

Michael Opalinski

"Friendly local family restaurant. The building feels like a former bay house repurposed into a restaurant, giving the place a lot of character and..."

John Martin

"Wonderful local restaurant. Modest looking place out and inside but don't let that stop you from tasting the most delicious food you will have in..."

Ricardo Vasquez

"This restaurant really is a local favorite. They are known for their Hawaiian food. "The home of the 1 lb. Laulau. It is juicy, an is cooked to..."

Gay Naleieha

"Amazing but affordable seafood! We were so happy with the Chinese style steam fish, delicious snow crab and hamachi kama. Four hamachi kama was only..."

Kerry Kao

"Went for dinner with a large party. Service was excellent & the food was perfect. I had the Chinese style Opakapaka which was delicious. Husband..."

Nikki Iwata

"I really enjoyed The Seaside Restaurant and Aqua Farm. The restaurant is right next to a body of water, so I’m told. I went at night so i..."

Lorenzo Patricio

"Wonderful location, spectacular sunset, good food. This restaurant has the potential to be truly five star but they tend to take a “good enough”..."

Jonathan Sudler

"Summary: great food, very slow service. Tried the sushi (sashimi and rolls), fried aholehole, and macadamia encrusted mahi. Sushi was top marks,..."

Ryan Nicometo

Coconut Grill

87/100 (1469 ratings)

Pork Sliders with Spiral Fries

Beef

Omelette

Mahi Mahi on Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

Fish & chips

Waffles

Boneless Korean Style Ribs

Keiki Hibachi Chicken 10 99

Creme Brulee French Toast

Crab cakes

Artichoke & Spinach Dip

Burger

Ribs

Chicken and Waffle Sandwich

Eggs Benedict

Sizzling Prime Rib Hash Browns

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was quite expensive for the overall average experience. I found everything to be quite average at this place. The lack of coasters and the..."

Cedric DB

"We love this place for all 3 meals. Have visited multiple times and almost every time we have come to Hilo. Prices a little high but what is to be..."

Dennis Levesque

"Very beautiful interior with huge windows and Hawaiian decor. We got seated immediately at 10am on a Sunday (very busy day for breakfast). Food was..."

Flow Flowerz

"So good!! We got the prime rib, prime rib sandwich (French dip), a salad and had complimentary spinach artichoke dip as an app. Service was great and..."

Mikayla Broughton

"LOVED the Coconut Banana Mac Nut Pancakes. Also got the punalu'u omelette with the Hilo Fried Rice as a side. Fried Rice was really good. Plus..."

Julie & Jon

"This place has the best Mai Tai we have ever had, made with fresh juice and not purée. The food is also delicious. Friendly..."

Arpit Jain

"Food was delicious and service was very friendly. Very large portions. You can easily split it for 2 people and still be full..."

s j

"Ate here twice while visiting. First had the macadamia pancakes. Very delicious. Interesting batter makes for a fluffy cake yet crispy around the..."

Ryan Medina

"Nicely decorated, friendly service and great food. For a brunch it was..."

Yaniel Mustelier

"Wide range of option available Ended up going there twice during out stay it was that good The waitstaff were really good. Second visit had the syrup..."

Erica Whyte

Naung Mai Thai Kitchen

87/100 (1078 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you enjoy Thai cuisine, this restaurant is a good choice. The fried rice and seafood are both delicious, and you can also choose different levels..."

Yan Yang

"This place is vegetarian friendly and so many options for vegetarian Thai food. We ordered the following items and everything was Thai hot. Pad Thai..."

Prab Kaur

"BEST THAI FOOD ON HILO SIDE Beautiful little restaurant, authentic food, warm and welcoming staff. Priced well also- what more could you ask..."

Casey Elliott

"What a delicious vegan-friendly place! Great thai food. We had the summer spring rolls, panang curry with tofu, pad kee mau, and mango sticky rice..."

Elior Amar

"Hidden gem in Hilo. Worth to find it! My avocado (veggie) summer rolls were super fresh and delicious. Pad Thais were also delicious and spicy..."

Jaana Suorsa

"Best Thai restaurant in Hilo! Super tasty food. Try the curries. Love the pumpkin and purple sweet potato yellow curry and red rice. Great service...."

Suzanne Muusers

"We went to Naung Mai for lunch and ordered Basil Eggplant with Tofu and yellow curry with Chicken. Both the dishes are served with rice. It was hands..."

priyal m

"We were greeted with a very huge smile that instantly made me feel so welcome! A very homely and feel good place! The aroma coming out of the kitchen..."

Akshaya Kumar

"This place was amazing!!! Everyone was so nice. The pad Thai was the best we've ever tried. The broth in the rice noodle soup was So wonderful. They..."

Jill McGowan

"We got takeout on our vacation and the staff was super friendly. The food was excellent!! Very good fast Thai food! I had the basil eggplant with..."

Hannah Cooke

"Pumpkin curry was delicious and the sweet woman remade my papaya salad so it wasn't too spicy and I asked to add avocado. Thank you so much for the..."

Brianna Lyn Rapp

"We ordered the yellow curry, cashew chicken, Tom Yum soup and pad thai. All pretty good but small plates. Lot of locals ordering take out. The staff..."

mochi chow

"Great tasting food, generous portions. Lots of gluten free options! One point off because the staff seem to be pretty impatient sometimes but..."

Leedor Habot

"My husband and I are always trying out new places to eat. This place is not so big so sometimes seating can get "non-existent". Don't be deterred..."

Emma Kahoe-Wallace

"Have not posted about this business in a couple of years, kind of forgot about because of the different choices in the area and we have to travel..."

Michael Leonard

"Delightfully tasty Thai food. Brief wait for a table, but the reasonable prices, polite staff, and darn-good food was worth it. The panang curry was..."

Chris Renke

"I'll make this quick and simple as nobody got time for an autobiographical review 🤙🏼 Please carefully check the street parking schedules...."

McKheizi Abrenica

Lucy's Taqueria

"It’s hard to get decent Mexican food on the islands but this place did a good job. Great portion size. Service was hospitable. This is not a sit..."

Matt Gilley

"I Love Lucy's! Solid Mexican, based on the tacos, chips and margaritas, and a great value in a chain of islands that has no conscience when it comes..."

CombatCritic

"Loved the vibe of this place. Generous portions, great music. Had the shredded chicken burrito. For under 10$ it was a steal. The service can be..."

Karman Khanna

"Amazing menu, stellar service and the food is DELICIOUS! Portion size can feed you for at least 2 meals. Love the atmosphere- wish I had a Lucy's in..."

Lydia

"Make the time to go to this amazing restaurant ! The food is authentic and it has a great Latin vibe- well worth it don't think twice just go there!..."

Sarah

"Awesome food, good quality affordable prices. Fast pleasant service. Possibly the biggest burrito I have ever seen for under..."

Richard Grant

"Yum Yum Yum travelling thro.... Yum Yum Yumtravelling through Hilo on Hawaii Big Island? Go out of your way to have this excellent food and..."

Bianca Davies

"AH.may.ZING!!!!!!!. For the longest time Hilo has lacked quality Mexican food. NOT ANY MORE!!!!!!! I have searched the Big Island for the best..."

There's A Party In My Tummy So Yummy So Yummy

"The staff was great. The portions are more than generous. The happy hour is one of the best values on the island. I ate my food before I was able to..."

Fay Chao

"Wow...... what a great place. You walk in and are greeted with a smile and Aloha from Janelle. She's awesome. Bartender Joseph is a gem. Makes..."

R M

"My experience at Coco Cantina in Hilo was amazing! It was our first time trying it, because the Mexican restaurant we usually go to was closed. I’m..."

Miss Myranda

"Christina is an amazing artist and server! She helped me feel right at home and gave me full confidence in her bartending as we discussed Jamaica..."

Sarah Rosetta

"Not gonna lie, I was a little nervous to try Mexican food in Hawaii. We live in Oklahoma and live on Mexican food so I was a little skeptical. Let me..."

Keno S

"Come for the tacos stay for the ribs! Huuuuge portion of ribs best tasting ribs at the beat price in town! Also best Flan..."

T K

"We were greeted with warm, fresh tortilla chips and salsa as soon as we took our seats. The service was more than excellent. Food was also..."

Liana Sun

"Excellent food and service! We were there the second night they were in business and first night they were accepting new customers after their grand..."

Michelle Huang

"Just wow. I’ve never been to such a welcoming beautiful restaurant! The service is amazing! Staff is very friendly. And don’t worry about having..."

Tehya Block

"Coco Cantina was an amazing restaurant! The food is so yummy and our waitress was so kind. I got the carne asada and it was the best I have ever had!..."

Heather

"Food here is amazing short wait time are easy access. Plenty of parking always packed. Service is wonderful wheelchair accessible, clean..."

jaycie chapman

"We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of their food, the serving size, and the service. Our waitress was super sweet, friendly and on..."

DawnMarie F

"Recently renovated. The offering is basic but well executed. The carnitas were real: crispy bits, juicy, well seasoned, and I even got a little..."

The two Shippleys

"Bright, clean space with well made food and thoroughly competent service. Hard not to like a place like this because it's a pretty sure thing...."

Steve Thorburn

"Definitely some of the most authentic Mexican food in Hilo. Clean restaurant with fantastic service and great priced meals. The live Hawaiian music..."

Zach Montizor

Sweet Cane Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Cafe 100

85/100 (2538 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Husband got the famed Loco Moco and I got the Island Girl (shrimp & teriyaki) plate. Portions were filling and a decent price. The shrimp was really..."

J.L. Martin

"You can get local Hawaiian style food here. In search of halal food (virtually non-existent in Hawaii) we ended up here. We tried fish Loco (which is..."

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"Last time we were on The Big Island we were introduced to the Loco Moco. My wife did some research and discovered that Cafe 100 might be the..."

Justice Anderson

"Order from the windows, and the dining area is under cover. The Loco Moco was..."

Mark The Bassman

"Came for the Moco Loco. I am not a connoisseur of the Moco Loco dish, but in general it seemed good. Basic counter ordering and simple tables that..."

Matt Mottier

"Delicious home of the loco moco. We got the loco moco - which is the definition of a “sometimes food”. Delicious though. We took it to go and..."

Sellers Family

"I like this place a lot. If you are looking for a quick and fast local Hawaiian cuisine, this is the place you should go. Price wise is also cheap..."

SH Lu

"Mostly for takeaway now but they do have seats available for dining on site. Ordered their corned beef and Super Loco Moco and was wowed by the..."

Steven Sunaryo

"This is the kind of take out food I really enjoy! Perfect amounts, great prices, and ono oh so tasty! Come here during lunch and expect to wait a..."

Jeff Jost

"Delicious local food at reasonable prices compared to other places on the island. My pic is midway through destroying my Super Loco Moco. Soooo..."

Brooke

"Cafe 100 and their Loco Moco were recommended by several locals and didn't disappoint. The Island girl (teriyaki plate) was also awesome. Not fancy,..."

John Martin

"This is a long standing local eatery. All the classic local food you need. Loco Moco options are extensive. The standard Loco is smaller than you..."

Kiwi

"A wide variety of food that you order at window and take away. Also, call orders in for pick-up available. I had Chicken Katsu and Stephen had large..."

Robert Schuppert-McDonald

"Charming Hilo mainstay, do all you can to stop here on your visit it’s SO WORTH IT My heart is full after this combo plate! (Chop Steak, Katsu..."

Michael

"Great value - limited outside seating under cover. 4 people for $35. Bargain prices. Steak and shrimp for $13. Loco Moco for around $6. Double bacon..."

Don M Hokanson

"Our first time visiting this place because it's the spot for Loco Moco I was told. We arrived early evening and it seemed to have a pretty good flow..."

Steve Cowden

"Fantastic. Came here twice. Simple Hawaiian fare at reasonable prices. Plenty of parking and places to sit. Good customer service and so so many..."

Lisa Chan

Surf Break Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a MUST STOP! The food is so good and a healthy choice. We had the Puerto wrap and surf wrap, lilikoi tea, and pineapple tea. Everything was..."

Shannon Zywiec

"Wow, wow, wow! I don't usually post photos of food BUT this is hands down the best FRENCH TOAST I have ever had... Thank you, Ireland! Your culinary..."

Reas S.

"I recommend the Machado smoothie! As well as their amazing breakfast burrito and wrap! 5 stars all the way around service was wonderful a must go..."

Austin Jassman

"Good spot to get a coffee. Bright and spacious cafe with plenty of seating. Free wifi available for customers. Good prices for breakfast burritos,..."

R_ V_B

"Stopped here for lunch on the way to Akaka Falls after finding it on Google maps and it was a perfect choice! Cute, funky cafe with delicious..."

Suzanne Johnson

"Wonderful spot for breakfast in Hilo. Burritos are delicious and filling. Kick back, relax and enjoy the casual ambiance. Then get out and expire the..."

Nathan Kam

"It’s hard to find a place in Hilo that opens early so make this your morning spot! Food is delicious, people are chill, and coffee is..."

JETS

"Service was great :) try the carrot..."

Ruby L

"Cool little breakfast spot. The paninis are light but satisfying. Easygoing place, a few outdoor tables, can't..."

George Lester

"Seems to have moved due to pandemic...worth tracking down if still in business. Later 4/22 we did find the replacement Cafe at Honomuu on the way to..."

Doug Hilo

"Quiet place with great food and a great atmosphere. Perfect food stop after visiting the Akaka Falls. Lots of good options and good..."

Sean Lusk

"Great lunch spot after visiting Akaka Falls. The iced lattes are delicious and taste like actual coffee and not just the milk. The wraps are a great..."

Stephanie Wagner

"We grabbed a quick lunch with old friends at Surf Break. The wraps are yummy and the iced tea is refreshing. The Puerto wrap was perfect and served..."

Cookie Jarmon

"Great shop, quiet outside seating, wonderful coffee drinks, teas and smoothies. Fun and clean atmosphere. Wraps and sandwiches to eat. 5 minutes off..."

robert drury

"Ate here multiple times during our month in Honomu. Good grilled burritos and..."

Dave Bianes

"Good selection of coffees and we were very pleased to find a cafe open on a Monday. Loved the surf vibe...."

Catherine Kerrigan

"We stopped in at Surf Break Café for a quick bite after a trip to the Waterfalls - we had delicious sandwiches, good hot beverages (tea and coffee..."

kathy buerk

Island Naturals

85/100 (1078 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"Island Naturals Market & Deli's ambiance is organically cool. The produce is au naturel and the variety of global and local products keeps me coming..."

Vittorio Grieco

"I'm so grateful to have such a great health food store in the neighborhood. Ernie is very knowledgeable with the supplements. Everyone is kind and..."

Joy Gardner

"I absolutely love this store. Employees are helpful, great bulk & cheese selection, although I wish they made a flaked asiago, Parm, Romano blend,..."

Holly Taylor

"Great selection of prepared foods and organic goodies. Lots of hard to find food, vitamins and other items from the mainland. Love the vibe of this..."

John Catoline

"You can find great herbs, teas, same product different brands, fresh. Organic, good local products also, gifts with local motives, natural..."

Claudia C.Hagan

"Great place for natural organic products. 20% of alcohol Fridays. Don't forget the famous lilikoi cheesecake! The vegan chocolate cake is a..."

R M

"My daughter took me here while visiting Big Island. This place is great if you eating organic whole..."

Felicia Washington

"This is one of many island markets on the big island of Hawaii. They stock many "green" and "organic" products that are very popular today with..."

Akuma Osito Qiu

"My son was diagnosed with dairy Intolerance at infancy. Recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance. Knowing very little about gluten.Needing to as..."

serena nascimento

"Good selection of bulk foods, spices, and produce that's organic and/or locally grown. Isles are filled with a wide variety of healthy grocery..."

Morgan Billingsley

"A lot of great products. I can find some deals there, but, in general, rather pricey. Although, the bakery and deli are comparable with most places..."

Blair Boucher

"I’ve been shopping here for over a decade. Their prices are good especially for their delicious bakery bread. I love that that you can get locally..."

Patrice Wolf

"I love the workers here. They're always helpful and courteous. The sandwich/smoothie bar is nice, and so is the hot to-go..."

CJ Smigel

"Great quality, small selection & not cheap for regular groceries. Great hot foods options to go at reasonable..."

Michelle “Shelly Belly” Barker

"Very over priced on many BUT NOT ALL items. The bakery stuff is amazing and decently priced. Produce is good, local & only slightly over priced. That..."

Jenna Timmons

"Very orderly store, well stocked, personable staff, high quality products = high prices, join their hui, earn points, save..."

Mr. William Sherman Senior

Pizza Hawaii

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice lunch special, good salad (added chicken) two topping pizza slice (large w/generous meat) was..."

Rick Scrivens

"Mediterranean Pizza and cheese bread was good. It was prepared in a timely manner. Ordered by phone to pick up and the person who answered and took..."

Michelle Bell

"Changing my review because I return there today and the pizza was back to the great pizza I have known this restaurant for. They had all the..."

Noel Light

"Our family were very hungry after we went to see a volcano. A lot of places were closed already and we found this pizza place. It was our second time..."

Alyona Burchette

"The Mediterranean pizza was delicious and their combo deal was an awesome bargain - don't know if they change it daily/weekly but tonight was a 14"..."

Kylie Nyboer

"Great pizza. Was a little pricey and there is not much to occupy you while you wait, but the pizza was worth it. The fountain soda tasted weird,..."

Mark Fisher

"Fresh hot excellent REAL..."

Abra Ancheta

"The garlic knots are the best, pizza is good too. Say hi to Rebecca, she's the most wonderful server and hostess they have. Great people and..."

Gregrey Frye

"Best pizzas in Hilo. Pizza bakes are amazing. Sandwiches and salads are so filling! Slices are huge! Very casual atmosphere, great for a to-go order..."

Corinne Wells

"Best pizza on the island! Everything from the cheese pizza to the gourmet ones is great. Only place in Hilo to get a good slice on the go! A must if..."

Hanna Bearden

"HUGE portions. DELICIOUS food. Fast, Friendly, and FUNNY service. EXCELLENT all the way around. Our new "go to" pizza joint (May I suggest you step..."

william renz

"best pizza in Hilo.. ask for half n half..."

pranith kumar

"Always delicious. Very fresh. Doesn’t taste like “corporate “ pizza. Please support local business..."

Shambu

"Tastes like a pizza place you might find tucked away somewhere in Italy. I love the crust and how it’s light and fluffy and crispy. Must..."

bboi william

Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay

85/100 (4689 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant is charming. The staff is warm and friendly like an island breeze. Even though we arrived at the end of the lunch rush, the waiting..."

Sheila Berry

"The BEST calamari! I've had it all over the world. The pizzas are wonderful too! This is my wife's favorite place for creme brulee. The only down..."

VW. RICH

"GREAT food. Great staff. Awesome beer. If you're looking for a dinner spot, stop looking and come here. Highly recommend any of the pastas. Also the..."

Jacob

"We ordered the Chicken pizza with pesto and goat cheese and it was amazing! We saw other people with Pizza so that’s what we ordered. Highly..."

B G

"Amazing food and service. We had the Seafood Medley Risotto, Shrimp Scampi Linguini, Quattro Fromaggi pizza, creme Brule, Keanakolu Hot Apple Pie and..."

Peter Chung

"This restaurant was recommended to us and it was delish! Service was very pleasant and nice. The space is very pleasant and art deco. And the food..."

Magda DK

"My sister & I dined here back on 9/30 when we were in Hilo! I had the artichoke pizza(can’t remember the official name) and my sis had a salad. And..."

Kelly

"Really enjoyed my meal and dessert. I had a seafood special, and it was amazing. Dessert was an apple crumble with ice cream, and it was almost as..."

Scott McDiarmid

"Walking along Hilo Bay I was drawn in by the aroma while the name Cafe Pesto caught my eye. I love to grow basil and even more so, I love pesto. As I..."

Vittorio Grieco

"We had a great time here but the food was sliced a bit too much for my son. He is 7. My wife and I loved everything, including the burger my son..."

Jon Lewis

"Stopped by for lunch when my mom was visiting and had a great time. Everything we ordered came out at the same time and was still hot, the plating..."

Tyler

"This place is awesome and really does get 5 stars on everything. The food is amazing, the restaurant decor is amazing and fitting and the wait staff..."

Matt “Wausserman” E

"My wife absolutely loves this place. There are very few dine in restaurants around the shops near Hilo Bay. This is a good one. It doesn't have that..."

Phrog Lord

"We were a party of 6 and they sat us down immediately. The Korean cream cheese garlic bread was the winner. It is a must. The fish pesto sandwich was..."

Hannah Tiên

"The dinner experience and the food was amazing at Caffe Pesto! Something that I really appreciated was their selection of gluten free food and it was..."

Natalie Plebanek

"We stopped here for dinner and about their closing time. There was no wait time and we got a table immediately. The place looked busy and had a nice..."

Binit Banerjee

"Delicious pasta and one of the best loco mocos we’ve had in Hawaii. Great way to start our holiday on Big..."

Ian Koo

"Went here for our anniversary. We had the shrimp nachos, seafood risotto, cesar salad, artichoke mushroom pizza, and the vanilla ice cream apple..."

Piilani Erbe

Puka Puka Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely the best chicken katsu I’ve ever had. Nice big portions for a great price. It looked and smelled so good that I forgot to take a picture..."

Kaitlynn Mattern

"Great portion size for the price. We got the katsu don and the rice/salad were good. The katsu itself didn't blow our minds, as the actual meat was..."

David Qian

"The food here is great. The service is great. There's only 3 tables so you're probably better off getting takeout. The rice here stole the show. The..."

Adam “VisibilityV” thevisibility

"I love the atmosphere! I love the people! I love the vibe and the service the attentive nature of everyone on the team their smiles and help! Thanks..."

Sharon Sharebear

"OMG the best Japanese style chicken I’ve ever had! It’s crispy but also not too dry. The ahi is the lady’s favourite but I feel so..."

NN

"We got the sautéed lamb plate which was DELICIOUS. So tender & flavorful. The rice was amazing as well as the salad. The lady, who I believe owns..."

SS

"I really enjoy there food, there Lamb dish is good my grandsons really like there chicken katsu. There bento dishes sell out if you don't get there..."

Tom K

"Best quick bite around. It is not cheap, but it also super yummy and inexpensive compare to other places in town. Chicken katsu is $13, the lamb..."

alice chen

"You can either order the bigger plates or grab one of the packaged assortments to go. The assortments range from $2-$5, good food for even better..."

My H

"Wonderful and super friendly service, we loved the lamb and Ono fish. Curry rice was spicy but not too hot, battered cucumber delicious and grilled..."

Wes Wahlin

"Really nice hole in the wall place for lunch. No frills, just good food and big portions. The barbecue chicken and the chicken katsu curry special..."

Kyle Whitcomb

"Polite, neat little place on downtown Hilo. We tried the seafood platter, and were definitely pleased. Every part of it was great, and the salad too,..."

Alex W

"Eating here was one of my favorite experiences on the island. The staff is so warm and friendly. The food is absolutely worth the price. Portions are..."

Sowmya Amin

"Cute little hole in the wall restaurant in downtown Hilo with a few tables. The fried seafood and ahi plates with fried rice and fresh salad were..."

Art

"Got the Ahi, Vegetable, and lamb pita with garlic rice and salad. This is what Hawaii is all about!! The most amazing lunch, mahalo..."

Howell Li

"We have eaten at some of the most popular lunch spots in Kona, Volcano, and Hilo. We believe this is the best food we've had on the entire island...."

Coral West

Hilo Burger Joint

85/100 (2931 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is so good! You can find just about any funky, (or traditional) burger on their menu. Even if you don't want a burger, their extensive..."

Charlotte Blair

"Literally the best burger I have ever had! Great service. The Big Island Burger and the Teri Burger with provolone are not to be missed. And try the..."

Kristen Dale

"Not a lot of places are open late but this place was so I decided to check them out. They are easily the best burgers in Hilo. They have a wide..."

Anthony Arizpe

"Our latest go to restaurant! Best burgers in Hilo! Best fries in Hilo! Their newest breakfast menu on Sundays includes breakfast fries which are..."

Toni Kaui

"Instagram: KonaFoodie You've got to try the amazing burgers at the Hilo Burger Joint in downtown Hilo – they're absolutely..."

Kona Foodie

"Big selection of burgers and fries. Local beer. Very delicious and highly recommend. The service was a bit slow but that’s fine. I had teriyaki..."

Shahbaz Salehi

"SO SO SO good. Owner is super friendly. It has a great selection of beer on tap. Reservations def needed as when we dropped by we got the last table..."

Rebecca Babcock

"Our first visit to Hilo Burger Joint was as expected… good food, live music, and awesome creative burgers 🍔! Our server was friendly, but..."

Patrick

"There is a small parking spot at the back of the restaurant. I had a burger with blue cheese that tasted incredible. Be prepared for a large..."

Charles Bohe

"Who knew this awesome little burger joint has the very best fresh market fish sandwich and fresh slaw EVER! I don't say that lightly. I've been in..."

Mita Alqahtani

"Food is amazing, I recommend the Big Island Burger with Swiss cheese and fries. Waitresses are super kind, just arrive before 6 pm because that..."

Frida Rodríguez Escobar

"Local bar serving great burgers. Selected Blue cheese burger as a salad. Taste was fresh and delicious. Also tried grilled fish burger with chips -..."

Tina Rodwilk

"Average burger place with average pricing. Good spot if you want to catch a football game with your burger. Intimate atmosphere with old pub vibe. We..."

Tailor Mészáros

"We had the pleasure of spending time with Rhonda and talking about our kids and their future. She truly is an amazing person and the food was..."

beth ludden

"Don't miss out on this great burger joint if you are in the area. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great portions. Hilo Burger was cooked to..."

PatV

The Booch Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Booch bar is a great local spot with some tasty eats that gets you away from some of the standard eats you’d find on the island. Offering a nice..."

Josh Lyman

"Love this place. I have been coming here for years. Great for breakfast or lunch. The Kombucha is fantastic. Lilikoi or my favorite..."

Eric Mork

"The Booch bar is really a bar and more of a take out spot. There is seating but you have to order at the counter and someone brings the food to your..."

Nav Singh

"We visited the Booch Bar when we were in Hilo on the Big Island. They have a lot of vegetarian options and they can make a lot of stuff vegetarian/..."

Karan Bhansali

"We ordered mushroom omelette and blackened fresh catch bibimbap. Best omelette that I had in a while. It’s very interesting taste but in a good..."

Yating Shen

"Good food, great vegan choices too! The bartender could have had a better attitude (dismissive, aloof, unfriendly). Another bartender, slimmer guy..."

Van-Troi Perozo

"Not lot of great options while in Kona, sadly the city looks really depressing in our last trip but at least one of the bright spots is this little..."

Frank Z. (Frankster)

"A great place to have fresh clean healthy food and tasty burger to satisfy everyone in the group. Love their ginger turmeric kombucha and Lilikol..."

Ping Fu

"Food is so ono and the ambiance makes you want to kick it at booch for a daily soul kine of pick me up. ✨✨✨ Mano Ali’i bringing all the mana..."

Isabella Dagher

"One of the few options for a decent breakfast early in the morning. Most places in Hilo focus on giant pancakes and servings. Here they focus on..."

Aaron Geerlings

"Really, really enjoyed our nourishing meals here during our short time in Hilo. Loved the variety of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and non vegan..."

Alicia Rae Parks

"Great cafe for light fare especially vegan, komboocha. They now serve alcoholic drinks. The space is recently renovated and has additional..."

Dax Bermudez

"Last day on the Big Island and we finally found a place that had Gluten Free meals. The meals were delicious and more “normal sized “. Just a..."

Roy Rosnik

"Delicious counter-service spot. As someone on a very limited diet, this was my favorite dinner meal on the island, and probably the best GF sandwich..."

Lena Negron

"Great spot for vegetarians. Hard to find a place with multiple vegetarian options and this place has quite a few. I got the tempeh Reuben and I..."

Jimmy Lehman

"Nice feel, tasty enough breakfast. Service is chilled out and friendly s food could be more enjoyable - out blackened fish omelette, toast (sourdough..."

Ajit Kalra

"The Booch bar is an unique place at Hilo. I highly recommend this cafe . The crew is lovely and laid back. A special thumbs up for the omelette with..."

samira zerrifi

"I love the Booch Bar. I've lived in Hilo Town for 9 years and have watched this place grow. I am so excited about the new expansion though I am..."

Ann Klaft Medicine for Dreamers

Kuhio Grille

84/100 (1401 ratings)

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband and I couldn’t stop saying how good it was! All of the vegetables tasted fresh and he said the eggplant in his was the best he’s had...."

A Smith

"The staff was really friendly and nice. Pad thai was my favourite, pineapple rice(curry source) was for my husband. Crazy portion….. 2 main dishes..."

Michelle HJ Park

"The lady who helped us was very nice. She gave my nephews free sodas and was so helpful talking through the food with us. We enjoyed everything we..."

Hilary Skunda

"My goodness! What a gem! We ordered about 30 mins before close & not only did they accommodate us, but they even added extras. They were so kind and..."

Meghan Murphy

"This is one of two best Thai restaurants in Hilo. I’m a dedicated Thai Food affectionate…and 8 year local resident. Just trust me…This place..."

Flow Flowerz

"Great Thai food place, taste was unique, fresh, scratch made food. Great staff, eco-friendly, the grow some of their hebs. Place it's a little bit..."

Ana Noli

"They are takeout only for now, from 4-8p. Ordered green papaya salad which was refreshingly delicious, Kang Penang with chicken was also yummy, and..."

Alice Lee

"I’ve had both their red and yellow curries, and both have a brilliant flavor. Their portions are large too, making it a great choice after a busy..."

Will Harvey

"Ordered mild chicken pad Thai—pleasantly tangy and sweet tamarind flavor with peanut, egg, carrot, green onion, bean sprouts, and a ton of noodles!..."

Vi Girbino

"Sombat's offers authentic, delicious Thai food. The food was extremely fresh and flavorable, and the portions were very generous. Our waiter was the..."

Michael Kahler

"Frequently take out only! Check the website before you go! The full menu is online and take-out runs about 15-25 minutes. I usually try to order..."

emeline renz

"Excellent Thai food. Great service and friendly staff! Small quaint..."

Shann Stringer

"Food was tasty and there were enough vegetarian options. Our server was also very helpful. He also customized the dishes. They had very clear photos..."

akshat gupta

"After a long day exploring Volcanoes Nat’l Park, we were hungry and looking for a delicious and filling meal. Sombat’s did not disappoint! I was..."

Shannon Israelsen

"Take out after our day in Volcanoes National Park. Friendly service. We loved the..."

Melissa Daniel

"Take out only on weekdays, great service, generous portions, but $20 for pad Thai is a bit of a splurge..."

Irina Razina

"Great food. The server was working at supersonic speed and the food is very tasty. Lots of vegetarian options. The spring rolls were our favorite...."

Priyanshi Shah

"Best Thai food on big island. Portions are ridiculous. Got enough food for a few days. Fresh herbs. I recommend the green curry omg!!!!!! So..."

Johan Forsberg

Liko Lehua Cafe

Free off-street parking

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

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