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    Cronies Bar & Grill

    3.5 (371 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Dry dry dry inedible
    Anela G.

    I'm extremely sad to say, but this is one of the worst places to eat in Hilo. Just why, is it so expensive for absolutely the worst food!? I got the chicken strips (because, who can mess up strips!? Like they usually are frozen and you fry to order) Well well they proved me wrong! Their "chicken strips" were very thinly sliced dried out chicken breast. Barely breaded and most likely thrown into a fryer until dried but not crisp. Yeah that junk was $17 for 4 tiny dried out chicken pieces. I didn't eat it. It was almost like a smack in our face, to serve it to us (look at the picture for reference) I'm sure even the waitress wouldn't eat it! Side of fries were $13 for old fries! Old fries! My husband got the burger and it was like a frozen May's patty on a store bought bun for $27 dollars!!!!! Please do not eat here. There was someone singing, the output was echoing in the entire place. So we couldn't even here each other speaking.

    Side salad, Mauna Loa Gravy Cheese Fries, and Basket Of Onion Rings :)
    Jenn P.

    We had great service, yummy food, in a nice cool sports-bar. They had huge windows with ocean views, and multiple TVs with lots of different sports. We tried the Mauna Loa fries (delish, kinda like poutine) and each had a burger. The burgers were cooked perfectly and had both flavor and fresh toppings. We ended up taking home the sides and half the appetizer - still good later on! Well worth the stop!

    Mini Swiss & mushrooms with half n half onion rings and French fries

    My husband and I wanted to eat some burgers and wings while we watch the FIFA World Cup so we figure we come to a sports bar with good burgers. My husband ordered his hot wings, burger and drink and I ordered my burger with drink. We were kind of surprised that they had hula on all the TVs. So we asked if they could put on the FIFA World Cup, the waitress didn't know what that was so I had to explain that it's the men's world soccer championships going on. She said they were trying to find the channel. They finally did and we were enjoying ourselves. We got our burgers pretty quickly and as we were almost done eating them, my husband asked if she forgot to bring our hot wings. We were ready to leave. She never came around to refill our drinks and she forgot to order our hot wings. Oh well, I guess it's hard to find a sports bar that is actually a sports bar. All televisions were on but no music or any sound to cover the silence besides people talking. Will try again next time

    Bacon cheese Cheeseburger** "The Tamashiro Burger"**

    This is such a fun spot for a good bar and grill vibe! Family friendly but also perfect for a younger crowd night out. Our servers name was Andrew and he did a phenomenal job checking in and offering suggestions. They were out of a lot since they were so busy during the day but they still had such great menu options and Andrew was able to help out a ton. The food came out hot and tasty and we left with full bellies and a new T Shirt!

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    Diver 1.

    Best bar in Hilo town. Ivy makes the best martini ever. Highly recommend this bar when in Hilo.

    Bacon Cheeseburger** Basket Of Tater Tots
    Kobe K.

    Cronies Bar & Grill is my go-to in Hilo when i'm craving a great burger. If you aren't a big burger person, their other items are not to be slept on either. Their Mauna Loa Gravy-Cheese Fries is a perfect appetizer that can be shared amongst your whole party. If you're not that big into bar food, they definitely have one of the best steaks you can find anywhere in town. Off of their "not-so-secret" secret menu, the Lyman Steak might be the most delicious thing on their menu. They have multiple TV's that span across the entire restaurant, making it easy to catch all of your favorite sports. The ambiance of the restaurant is perfect for football Sundays! The servers are all great as well, but our server Mathew made the experience a 10/10. I recommend this place to everyone.

    Loco Burger
    Nanea W.

    Cronies has some of my favorite bar foods. I've always been a fan of the burgers. It's a mix of your classic burgers and one of a kind like the "loco burger". I was impressed with the service and how fast the food came out. I actually went with a friend who worked there so maybe that's why we were seated immediately lol. The steak and salad were also very good and the portions were bigger than expected. The prices have gone up from previous years but definitely a place to check out if you're in downtown hilo.

    Chicken burger , tots , chicken sandwich yummmm.

    The restaurant is nice, cozy atmosphere. Service was outstanding. Food was absolutely delicious. Try the tater tots!!!!! Prices are reasonable. Restrooms are very clean. My family will be coming back here again. They all left with their tummy's full.

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    Service was fine. Food woefully overpriced with the quality of a middle school cafeteria. $11 pints is obscene! Won't be back!

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    Service was not good and didn't feel welcomed. Food was just mediocre. Prices super high!

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