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    Gill's Lanai

    4.6 (362 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mahi Catch of the day sandwich and excellent fries
    Kris L.

    Yummy and everything is super fresh. We had a catch of the day ( Mahi) sandwich and the catch of the day "bowl". Both came with fries. The fries were piping hot and excellent. The bowl was strips of fish with black beans, cabbage, tropical salsa and a creamy sauce and is served on a plate.

    Tofu tacos with purple sweet potato salad.

    Vegan options - three options only but oh so good. We were so excited to see vegan options this far north. We shared a tofu taco plate with purple sweet potato salad. The woman who took our order was so careful to confirm we wanted vegan. There's lots of outside seating upstairs - lovely breeze and surrounding. We happened to arrive just as Joey was beginning to play the guitar and sing. The non-vegan food we saw looked good, too. We highly recommend Gill's Lanai!

    Fresh Catch Fried Fish Sandwih
    Owen K.

    Awesome local lunch spot! The fresh catch (Marlin) fried fish sandwich was great. Their patio feels like you're sitting in the jungle

    beef tallow fried fish and chips!
    Allen T.

    Wow - the beef tallow fried fish and chips were amazing! The fries reminded me of the old McDonald's fries back when they still used beef tallow. The batter around the fish was nice and crisp with a great slightly beefy/buttery flavor and the fries were divine. We had a nice kombucha on tap to wash it all down.

    Fish tacos - special catch of the day & the 2 tacos plate
    Roshni G.

    Delicious fish tacos, both the catch of the day Baja style and the grilled plate option. The ambiance was The nicest we've seen. Highly recommend. The animal style fries were soooo good but soo big. Def good bang for your buck.

    This is probably unflattering photo wise but it tasted soooo good!
    Dakota M.

    Everything I've had at gills has been amazing so far! The fish tacos, love the pineapple (? Mango?) salsa and tortillas, all the flavors complement each other so well and the fish is cooked perfectly! Fish sandwich- perfectly crispy fish, not too much batter, good amount of tartar (and pickles!), all around great sandwich. And great fries- crispy on the outside and soft inside. Tofu banh mi was soooo good too, I love all the pickled veggies, and the fact it comes with spicy pickles on the side! Mmm and the sun tea, perfectly sweetened. 10/10 would recommend Gills!

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    Ana F.

    Awesome place! Great fresh fish! The vibes are awesome for families and friends to hang out. Service was wonderful.

    Fish tacos with ahi tuna!
    Allison U.

    The grilled fish tacos and fresh catch bowl (with catch of the day ahi tuna!) were perfectly cooked and melt-in-your-mouth flaky. The mango salsa and slaw on the side were fresh, light, and full of flavor. We loved the casual dining style and the picnic tables and open yard were very family friendly as we had our very busy and curious 1 year old with us and didn't feel like we were bothering anyone. The staff was so helpful and kind, providing menu recommendations. Additionally, we loved checking out the nearby shops after lunch and embracing the island vibes of this cute little town. I'd highly recommend Gill's Lanai to anyone looking-this was one of our favorite meals while on the Big Island!

    Fish Taco (close up)
    Michele L.

    I was SO looking forward to trying out Gill's Lanai after my solo hike at Pololu Trail. Though the hike itself wasn't long, it was moderately strenuous. I had Gill's Lanai bookmarked, so of course, I had to give it a try on the way back and timing was perfect. I got there right around lunch and it seems to be quite a popular place and I can totally see why. It's cute and quaint, and their service is friendly. All their seatings are outdoors, but most are nicely shaded. I had a bit of trouble deciding between whether I wanted a Banh Mi, a Poke, or Fish Tacos. These all seem to be popular menu items. I was feeling something lighter, so I ended up getting two fish tacos with their catch of the day - Tombo (Albacore Tuna I believe) and a side salad. I also opted for a Liliko'i Sunbrew Ice Tea. After ordering at the counter, they gave me a number, and served when ready. I love that they proudly serve locally sourced, organic (whenever possible) food and don't use industrial seed oils. The tacos were fully loaded. They really seasoned the fish and grilled it nicely. It's fully cooked, but the fish slabs retained it's moisture, so it's not dry. The tacos come with cabbage slaw, cilantro-lime aioli, and mango salsa - a combination that worked out fantastically. I generally prefer grilled fish over fried, so this was right up my alley. I feel that the amount of side salad they gave was generous at the price point, and I used the cilantro-lime aioli as dressing which also worked out nicely. My Liliko'i Sunbrew Ice Tea was the perfect pairing for my meal. It was lightly sweetened and had a nice subtly tart, citrusy flavor. The employee who helped me out had told me that they're able to adjust the sweetness if needed too. All in all, so glad I stopped by for a nice, satisfying meal! I would say it's the best tacos I've had in my Hawai'i stay so far!

    Kalua pork tacos

    The tacos were sublime and the staff couldn't have been friendlier! Highly recommend for anyone within driving distance!

    Upstairs patio
    Melodie F.

    This place has really delicious food! I got the mahi mahi burger and my husband got a cheeseburger.m, both served with fries. My husband said this is one of the best burgers he's ever eaten and he is a big burger lover! The fries were hot, cooked perfectly and tasted great! As a cool addition, Joey B. was setting up his instruments and band setup as we were eating. We stayed for a little bit to listen to him, he's really talented and has a great set up with keyboard, guitar, etc! Definitely come, this place is really neat and is just down the road from the Statue of King Kamehameha!

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    Alia G.

    This place is Legit! Excellent quality ingredients treated simply with fresh toppings! I was so hungry I didn't get pictures of the food... sorry. The 2 fish taco plate came with a small side of black beans and chips. Honestly.... I didn't need the sides. The fish was incredibly flavorful and tender. Their relish/salsa on top was a sweet heat topping. So Ono! The size was generous. 2 tacos was more than plenty for me. In fact... next time.... I'll just share with my mom. Mom had the tempura battered fish sandwich which came with a huge serving of fries. Husband had the Fresh Catch Bahn Mi sandwich.... Which he said was fantastic. Then we shared the Furikake fries because we didn't realize my mom's would get a huge thing of fries. Thankfully my young cousins were with us and helped us eat it all. Highly recommend the Furikake fries! Ono-licious! Their plain fries are very good too. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Super small place so be patient if you want to sit. Would suggest takeaway if you can.

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    The food was delicious. The ahi was so refreshing and great in the banh mi. I'd definitely come back here.

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    Food is amazing, ambiance is awesome & we love coming by for the live music! Super family friendly & an awesome place for lunch or dinner!

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    Food was amazing and we were sick of the food at the resort!! Our kids and I loved all our meals! Highly recommend!

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    Absolutely fabulous fish tacos. The chips are really good too. And an excellent, laid back ambiance. Worth the drive from Hapuna Beach

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    Absolutely delicious fish/pork tacos. Ate here after a trip to Pololu Valley. Authentic and fresh. 100 percent recommend!

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    We had the pleasure of being served by Ben. Very sweet and attentive greeting when we walked in…read more We felted so welcomed The fish and chips was delicious - as well as the gumbo- i didn't order either or, but i had to try what my company was ordering. I enjoyed the pull pork sandwich w onion rings. Everything on the plate was fresh and delicious. Their Lava Flow and Blue Hawaii were also super tasty and refreshing. Thank you for the wonderful experience

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