Where to eat in Hilo

Where to eat in Hilo

1. Eat

   Blane's Drive-Inn

   Falling into the category of "plate lunch" place, Blane's has a large, inexpensive menu. Perfect for a heavy lunch after surfing for a couple of hours. A plate lunch usually consists of two scoops of steamed rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, and your choice of a variety of extremely fattening delicious goodness. For the less adventurous, they also serve up burgers, fries, chili, etc. They are famous for their loco mocos.

2. Eat

   Cafe 100

   In honor of the famed 100th Infantry Army Battalion, Mr. Miyashiro who served in the 100th during World War II, established this local restaurant with his wife in 1945. Destroyed twice by the devastating tsunamis, Cafe 100 offers good food at a great price. Known for their "Loco Moco" consisting of a bowl of rice with a hamburger patty, gravy and an egg, it is one of the best places to "grind" on the island and a local favorite.

3. Eat

   Cafe Pesto

   If you have a memory of coming to Hilo as a child, and eating in a reasonably nice restaurant with a view of the bay, chances are it was Cafe Pesto. They have a wide range of food, everything from pizzas to furikake-crusted ono. It's also open late, which is a definite plus in Hilo.

4. Eat

   Coconut Grill

   Excellent entres including Chicken Mauna Kea, Fillet Mingnon, fresh fish dishes and desserts such as Naughty Hula Girl Mud Pie (enough for a family of 4!) and mac nut ice cream.

5. Eat

   Hilo Coffee Mill

   Great light breakfast and locally made lunch specials daily. Some of the best Portuguese Bean Soup around, shoyu chicken, kalua pork, chicken and veggie wraps made to order. Lots more. Friendly staff, great smell of coffee, tours and unique coffee from around the state. Full espresso bar. Coffee roasted on site.

   Mon-Sat 7AM-4PM

6. Eat

   Ken's House of Pancakes

   Don't let the name of this place throw you off. They have an amazingly varied menu, and perhaps more importantly, they are the only 24-hour eatery in Hilo.

7. Eat

   Naung Mai Thai Kitchen

   Flavorful Thai food with very fresh ingredients. If you want it spicy, you have to ask for that.

   11AM-9PM·Apps: $9, Salads: $8-15, Curry: $11-17, Noodles: $11-17, Rice dishes: $13, Seafood: $16, Stir fry: $11-17, Soups: $11-17, Specials: $12-20, Desserts: $3-5

8. Eat

   Ocean Sushi Deli

   Ocean Sushi features low-cost original and creative sushi along with local-style Japanese food. Some favorite sushi: eel with cream cheese, scallop roll with melted cheese on top--yum!

9. Eat

   Restaurant Miwa

   An upscale Japanese restaurant, ask about their famous Chirashi bowls, you won't be disappointed.

10. Eat

    Reuben's

    Hilo's best (and perhaps only) Mexican restaurant. Large portions of surprisingly authentic and tasty Mexican staples. Sue, the co-owner and bartender, pours the best (and VERY strong) margaritas in town.

    Tue-Sun 11AM-8PM

11. Eat

    Suisan

    Many varieties of poke sold by weight - take your package to the park across the street and enjoy a picnic!

12. Eat

    The Hilo Bay Cafe

    This restaurant was started by the owners of a local health food store (Island Naturals) and features excellent cuisine, featuring local organic produce, etc. A great place for a date. Try a Mojito. The name is somewhat misleading, since it's actually located in the Prince Kuhio Mall, close to Wal-Mart. Strange location, fabulous place. Reservations may be required on Friday or Saturday nights.

13. Eat

    The Seaside Restaurant and Aqua Farm

    One of the best places to be served an "ono" and fresh seafood lunch or dinner. Seaside can be found on Kalanianaole street across from 4-mile beach.

14. Eat

    Kuhio Grille

    Home of the one pound Lau Lau!

15. Eat

    Sunlight Cafe

    Japanese 'izakaya' type menu.

16. Eat

    Sushi Bar Hime

    Place sits only 10 people--cozy.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Hilo (CC BY-SA 4.0).