A dear long time friend of mine is a member at the Hilo Yacht Club where we usually meet up before I leave the nice town of Hilo. Hilo Yacht Club is located on the edge of Hilo Bay about 3 miles from the Hilo International Airport. This visit brought us family style appetizers. The kalbi was well prepared (taste a bit too sweet for me but good nonetheless 3.5 stars), the calamari was fresh and deep fried (5 stars) with a decent tasting dredge pre-fry. The poke was okay (3.5 stars) and I say this because fresh fish is plentiful in Hilo. Knowing this I guess I expected a bit more from the standpoint of quality of fish. But, will I go back? Yup if I'm invited as the ambiance is relaxing and decent. Our server Justin was a great guy and made me laugh the entire time I was there! But if you've not gone there, be sure to use your global positioning service because the location is off the beaten path! read more

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Sorry I have to mention that it's a private club. Hilo has limited upscale dining options and this place has consistently good service but kind of inconsistent food. No shorts/slippers in the dining room, but come as you are for the more casual outdoor dining section. We were impressed with their food options and pricing for a private party we had. Highly recommend if you know someone with a membership. Also it's weird they're a yacht club that literally has no yachts or even a dock. read more

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The view and atmosphere is so relaxing! The staff were so accommodating and friendly. I will be back! Nabokov for the hospitality!

I was invited by a member of the Hilo Rotary Club to support a fundraiser and the event was being held at the Hilo Yacht Club. It was a prestigious honor to be invited, honestly, I felt overwhelmed and unsuitable to attend. This was also my first experience at the Hilo Yacht Club and the setting was spectacular, pristine, and elegantly timeless. I had to take a few moments and savor the beauty of the land with the echoing sounds of waves cascading against the shore. The fundraiser event offered "Ono Pupus" from the Hilo Yacht Club's superb culinary team and each appetizer was prepared to perfection. I did my best to stay focused on the event and not get distracted by the ambiance, the service, and the exquisite pupus. Nonetheless, the Hilo Yacht Club is nested alongside the coast in an environment where either direction you look, all you see is nature's majesty. If you are there at the right time of the year, you'll see whales breaching as if they were, "ships passing along the night..." After experiencing the ecosphere of the land, I believe the lack of sailboats and yachts is beneficial to the sanctity of the biosphere. So much was I in awe of such subtle beauty, that words began to dance in the wind as misty raindrops drizzled upon my aura. What most would see as a monotonous moment, I was poetically inspired. read more

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Hilo Yacht Club has been around for decades, but we only got to visit recently for the 2023 Hilo Brew Fest which was held on the grounds. It's a gorgeous and special spot and worth coming for the view alone. South of Hilo town and the airport, it's in an area we don't get to often either. The Yacht Club has no marina, it's more of a social club but works in conjunction with other yacht clubs around the world. The grounds have a large parking lot with big areas of green grass for events, as well as tennis courts, and a lap pool that overlooks the rocky coast below. Everything is kept green and well manicured, it's a lush spot. The club building itself has a bar, restaurant, and restrooms, as well as facilities outside for when using the active areas. All the staff we met were friendly and attentive to help with the event. We did not eat here, but would love to come back on a normal day to see more of the club. If you're a member of any yacht club and visit the Big Island, make sure to stop here. read more

location is great. Lunch food is ok. i understand there is a different cook for dinner.

Super clean facility, friendly staff providing excellent service. Pre-selected Caesar Salad (for Alzheimer's fundraising luncheon) with fresh mahi was fresh and just the right amount, not tiny and not so much that I had to leave any there. Fish was very good, very well prepared. Fellow guests who ordered the chicken sandwich took one look at our salads and declared that they should have ordered the salad. The sandwich was also freshly prepared, with a very large bun that seemed to dominate the sandwich. Dessert was a big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, very good, with 2 very good chocolate chip cookies. Overall a very nice intro to the Hilo Yacht Club, with an impressive demonstration of aloha and service by the staff and management. read more

Fantastic lunch with beautiful ocean views! Started off with kalo fries which were crisp yet moist, and paired with bbq sauce and horseradish mayo. I had the poke topped with avocado which was delicious and left me wanting more. My wife had a fantastic special of the day, which was unagi over mushroom risotto. The eel was braised nicely with sauce, and the risotto was perfect with wonderful mushroom flavor. My dad always gets the Caesar salad which he says is always a winner. And the view is amazing, you can't get any closer to the ocean than this! read more

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I've been looking forward to dinner at the Hilo Yacht Club and they didn't disappoint! The sweeping sunset Hilo Bay views from our table was amazing and the appetizers were even more so. I'd highly recommend making it a regular dining experience, specially if you like the intimate no rush felling. It was a Korean BBQ Steak dinner night and we mentioned that we would prefer a simple steak with no seasoning sauce and ideally with greens plus bake sweet potatoes would be even better... so they said let's check with the chef. Next thing we know, we got just what we asked for and it was delicious. Much appreciation to the entire team who made sure the experience was of the upmost pleasant ones for those of us that have dietary restrictions. read more

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The food was on point and the service is always friendly. Myla the bartendress is such a pleasure to see and chat with. Nice young local woman who enjoys her job and is such a good ambassador for the Club. read more

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Excellent value for Sunday brunch and lunch. Love this menu, even includes GF and vegetarian options and flexibility. They are always improving the menu! Staff is so friendly and amazing. They learn and remember your name here! Whale-watching in the afternoons when it's "whale-watching season." The best and perhaps only oceanside place to eat in Hilo! read more

The food, ambiance, ocean views and friendly service was excellent! Loved the experience!

Food is mediocre at best and consistently so. Staff is always attentive and apologetic that food is below par but the kitchen needs some leadership or training. It's a shame such a beautiful setting presents barely passable food. Under the new manager expectations were high for dining improvements however that has not been the case. A number of capital projects have moved forward to the credit of the board and management but the food continues to be a challenge. Would welcome improved food quality and consistency. read more

Went to the Yacht Club and had to update my review. I ordered the prime rib because they have it on the menu for the holidays. I must say that it was very good. Very tasty and cooked perfectly. I wish that they will serve this more often. If they do, then they will have one of the best prime rib dinners in Hilo! read more

"What's a pirate's favorite letter? You may think it's the RRRR, but it's the C that they're in love with! Aye." The Yacht Club: a place for the upper crust; the best of the best; the creme of the crop. Or, a place for people who don't mind paying a ridiculous monthly membership fee for access to restaurant, a pool, and a few other facilities. Not something that I myself would pay for, but luckily I don't need to! Always happy to escort my grandma to lunch or dinner, I've been able to eat here a good number of times in my life and feel that I can provide an accurate representation of their foods and services. The menu at the Yacht Club's restaurant is not one that goes on for pages and pages. It is a simple one with a few quality dishes to choose from, which do change. Although I have been ridiculed for it, I have been known to just order their cheeseburger, even for dinner, despite a nice assortment of high quality dishes that are actually on the menu. But, you know what? No regerts. I mean, can I live? They make a pretty dang good burger, and a side of fries is never something to complain about. Every so often, however, I do decide to class it up and order something that is on the menu. And when doing that, I almost always get the tenderloin with gorgonzola butter sauce. It's so tender and the sauce just makes it go down so much easier. Like, I cannot tell you how great this sauce is. Of course, that may just be my inner dairy lover. Speaking of dairy, their dessert menu is none too shabby either. It sports a nice wide array of sweet delights, and they don't skimp on the dairy, let me tell you. That lactose is much too much for a few Lactaids or lactose enzyme pills. So, if you do have very particular stomach in that way, be sure to come prepared. Regardless though, everything there is delicious, and you can't go wrong. If you get a chance to dine there, I can almost guarantee you that there will be something to peak your fancy. read more

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The Hilo Yacht Club is a private club established in 1920. It offers lunch and dinner in the main dining room from which you can see the Pacific beyond their ocean lanai. They also have a bar and recreational facilities that include tennis courts. I was fortunate enough to have been brought here by a Yacht Club member back in September of 2009. It was my first time on the Big Island, so as part of my tour, I was made a guest on two occasions. On both, we enjoyed lunch, first in the main dining room, then later by the snack bar window. It was my first visit to a private club and I was a little nervous about the exclusivity at first, but it turned out to be a very relaxing experience. The food was pretty good, and drinks were mostly standard, but for me, it was all about the atmosphere and the view. It's generally quiet, the breeze from the ocean felt really nice, and the sound of the waves really enhanced the mood. Seems like everything about the Big Island was slow-paced and relaxing, but nowhere else did I find such an easy place to unwind. The Hilo Yacht Club is everything ocean-view hotel resorts can only aspire to be minus the actual lodging. There's a bar, a pool, a gym, and all these other amenities, but no waiting in long lines, bumping into crowds of tourists, and best of all, no noise. It's a modestly sized facility found just beyond what seems like a road through a jungle, but it's a great place to get away for a breakfast or afternoon recreation. I'm not aware of the membership details as membership is by invitation only, but they do appear to have a reciprocal relationship with other clubs elsewhere. So even if you may not frequent Hilo much, membership could still be worth it through a different club. I wish I could say the membership fee is worth it, but for obvious reasons, this review is only for the face-value. Given the opportunity, I'd love to come visit again. read more

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I had the pleasure of dining in with my coworkers in celebration of administratives/secretaries day. My boss is a member here and invited us for a special lunch here with such a remarkable and breathtaking scenic view of the ocean. Definitely a must-try if you are invited by a member. I loved the food here and my boss always comes here for work lunches or just to enjoy company with family and friends. The staff were really nice and just overall good service. They are able to cater to small and big groups. Family friendly for sure! I know that sometimes they do themed dining and change up their menu, so you best believe you'll never get tired of their food! I had the fish tacos with fries and ended with a carrot cake for dessert. So onolicious and can't wait for another wonderful dining experience in the future! Besides the food, the table decor was so cute with their little floral arrangement. Btw, don't forget to dress appropriately! I believe they don't let you dine-in otherwise. Just a forewarning! read more

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I love it here! Great place, great prices. great food, some of the best quality and most consistent in all of Hilo. Tennis courts, lap pool, kiddie pool, bocce court, gym, half basketball court, sand volleyball. Yes it's a club and you do have to be a member or a guest of one but this place is worth it. read more

Lovely view of the Bay from the lanai Calamari, fries, wings and raw veggie platter all are great. The baked brie, however, is to die for. (What baked brie isn't to die for??) Comes with small crostini and some jam. A few beers on tap. read more

Four of us had lunch here on January 5. The location is fantastic and the service and food are very good. Two of us had the fresh fish special and we found the fish (Ono) to be both fresh and well prepared. One of our group had the hamburger and it was well received. The deserts are outstanding, We highly recommend the HYC. read more

Quiet, relaxing lunch. Superb views of the bay. When does it ever get busy?

Private and for members only. Got tennis courts, a small weight room, pool and dining room amenities. The food is pretty good. read more

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We are at the HILO Yacht Club enjoying a jam with Todd Otake . Very relaxing evening with 2 very nice ( no attitude) waitresses, DAYSHA and KAMA. They are new here. So very personable and friendly! We command you on your service . Thank you! read more

I joined the Yacht Club for the food and tennis courts and have been extremely happy with the service. My parent's are members and my grandparent's were members and all for the same reason, the food. The inside dining area has amazing meals and the chefs are amazing. They always have weekly new fun things to do and always have family parties for holidays, craft fairs and theme nights. It is so worth the membership if you are a foodie! read more

Second night in a row we are eating here and we are pretty happy with the food. My favorite dish is the lamb shops or the salmon plate. A friend of ours is a member of the club and you can bring your own wine they will charge you $10 per bottle, they only charged us for 3 bottles and we brought way more so that's good to know. I recommend for anyone who is in Hilo and have a conection. read more

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I have lived in Hilo my whole life, but last week was the first time I have eaten at the yacht club. I was invited for a business lunch with 7 other people. Let me just start by saying the rating being 3 stars is based solely on the food. If there was a separate rating for location and atmosphere, it would be the highest rating...beautiful! The sun was out, a cool breeze flitted through the windows (and the sides of the restaurant were nothing but windows) and the view was breathtaking. It looked like the type of place that a 5 stat high society restaurant would be. Even the interior was very tasteful and classy...extremely unexpected in Hilo. However, I was less than impressed with the food. It sounded good on the menu, but to that I say meh. I ordered the special blackened mahimahi with the corn relish slaw. Fish was way overcooked, but still palatable. Side was a scoop of blah plain white rice, and steamed broccoli and carrot, unflavored and overcooked. The other plates of food looked tasty, but similar uninspired sides. I asked a coworker how her seafood platter was and she said it was good, so perhaps I was just unlucky or have higher food standards. See, I am an accomplished cook, and have eaten at some upscale restaurants. So my review is from that perspective. A pity, If a new head chef took over who actually cooked food to match the restaurant, then it truly would be worthy of it's members only status! read more

Totally over rated dining experience. Sorry folks but the food is cafeteria grade here. Be sure to wear shoes not rubber slippers though (sarcasm). The decor is old and outdated and the restroom looks like you're at a State beach park. The food is overpriced and not worth the money, You are paying to sit by the ocean. You guys can do better than this- spend some money on upgrading the building and working with a real chef to create better cuisine. read more

I had lunch here as a guest of one of its members. It was a most pleasant experience with tasty food, comfortable atmosphere and an outstanding server, Laura, who was especially attentive. read more