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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.

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Address: 315 Makaala St #109
Website: hilobaycafe.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Hilo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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