25 Essential Hilo Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Hilo.
IHOP
Hawaii
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Don's Grill
Hawaii
Easygoing, window-filled eatery for American comfort eats & combo platters with Hawaiian flair.
Hilo Burger Joint
Hawaii
Relaxed parlor featuring area-sourced beef for signature burgers, plus draft beers & happy hours.
Kawamoto Store
Hilo, Hawaii
Storefront selling Japanese, Hawaiian, Filipino & Chinese buffet-style food for catering purposes.
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
Hilo, Hawaii
Happening restaurant featuring New American dishes & cocktails, plus retractable walls.
Tenkatori Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Coconut Grill
Hilo, Hawaii
Old-school breakfast-to-dinner American eatery & bar with happy hour specials.
Tacos Jalisco
Hilo, Hawaii
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Poke Market, LLC
Hilo, Hawaii
Tiny, casual Hawaiian eatery turning out custom poke bowls along with sushi & fish by the pound.
Restaurant Kenichi
Hilo, Hawaii
Unassuming fixture serving elevated ramen bowls & Korean & Asian favorites in an informal space.
Hilo Bay Cafe
Hilo, Hawaii
Wood-accented hangout featuring a New American menu with a Pacific Rim twist, cocktails & bay views.
Zippy's Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii
Hawaiian casual dining chain known for its stews, chili & other comfort-food dishes.
Little Caesars Pizza
Hilo, Hawaii
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Sweet Cane Cafe
Hilo, Hawaii
Bright, cozy counter for sugar cane juice, smoothies, vegetarian lunches & gluten-free goods.
Miyo's Restaurant
Hilo, Hawaii
Homestyle Japanese dishes featuring locally sourced produce & fish served in a chill atmosphere.
Cronies Bar & Grill
Hilo, Hawaii
Low-key place known for its piled-high burgers also offers steaks, island cocktails & sports TV.
The Seaside Restaurant and Aqua Farm
Hilo, Hawaii
Family-owned spot for Hawaiian-style surf 'n' turf featuring fresh catches from on-site aqua farm.
Ken's House of Pancakes
Hilo, Hawaii
American-style, 24-hour diner with a Hawaiian twist has macadamia-nut pancakes, burgers & stews.
Panda Express
Hilo, Hawaii
Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.
Millie's Deli & Snack Shop
Hilo, Hawaii
Service options: Takeout. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Planning: Quick visit. Payments: Credit cards.
Wailoa Grill
Hilo, Hawaii
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Alohamondays
Hilo, Hawaii
Take-out & delivery joint offering a weekly changing menu of inventive, global comfort eats.
Tabaraka
Hilo, Hawaii
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Saucy Dogs
Hilo, Hawaii
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Poke N Sides @ the Hilo Farmers Market
Hilo, Hawaii
Fresh poke & healthy sides are prepared street-style at this informal farmers' market stall.