Delicious burgers, best I have ever tasted! Smashed burger-style tasting oh so juicy and…read moreaddictive. This place needs to franchise! They have great food at a reasonable price.

This bacon and avocado burger was absolutely next-level. The patty was incredibly juicy and stacked…read morehigh with all the good stuff. Every bite was packed with flavor. The bacon was cooked perfectly, crispy without being overdone, and paired so well with the fresh avocado. You could really tell everything was made with aloha, and it was cooked to perfection. What made the experience even better was the hospitality. The owner was so kind and welcoming, while we waited, he even offered my two boys some shave ice, which completely made our day. It's not just great food here, it's genuine, thoughtful service that makes you want to come back again and again. We'll be back again this weekend for more!

I have traveled from L.A to Seattle looking for the perfect enchilada…read more And I found it right here in Hilo Hawaii. Excellent food, great service. Can't wait to go back. Mahalo

Our go-to spot when we don't feel like cooking. They never fail us. We always order the same thing:…read morethe steak burrito and the steak enchilada. Sometimes we'll get the carne asada too. Everything is always so good! The service is excellent, and they're usually pretty quick. I also love their lilikoi margaritas, blended or on the rocks. The vibes in there are fun and lively, but we're homebodies, so we take our food to go most of the time.

Ala's Smashburgers are amazing. She doesn't skimp on the ingredients either. I tried this…read morepeanut butter guava jelly burger that was so good. Didn't think this was going to be a good combo but I was proven wrong. Find Ala on the Big Island on a Sunday at Maku'u Market or Sunday evening at the Lawn for the drum circle. She also does a number of other venues through the week. Support Hawaiian small businesses! This one is worth it. Also, Ala's place is set up like a festival stand which is fun to do. The service is top notch. Both Ala and Keoni bring the Aloha spirit to this business too! I watched them treat each customer with kindness.

This. IS. THE. PLACE. Located next to kaleos in orchidland…read more(parking lot) she's there Thurs (2-8) fri (12-pau) Sunday at Maku'u market. Local meat used. Truffle sauce I had with jalapeños was ridiculous!!!! Now if you eat, you know what I mean by I was SAD it was over after I finished. I thought of ordering another but since I know myself, I didn't. But that's how you know food is good! By far the Best Burger this side of the island. Trust.

Fresh new eatery in the Puna Kai shopping center with ono freshly made food , art and plenty of…read moreAloha spirit!. The vibe here is super chill with counter seating and comfy 1/2 booth seating. and local art for sale on the walls. Staff is wonderful! Attentive and full of Aloha spirit. Food is onolicious and made freseakfast, the Biscuits & Gravy and the Loco Moco are hands-down crowd favorites. The Eggs Benedict is another winner. They've got lunch and dinner options too, so it's not just a breakfast spot. But the bakery is what seals the deal -- pastries, fresh-baked goods, and their $5 loaves of wheat or white bread are a must-try. Hard to beat that kind of value and freshness in Puna. Hours are clutch too: 7 AM - 8 PM daily (closed Mondays). Reliable, tasty, and plenty aloha spirit -- exactly what Puna needed.

Finally had time to stop in and try this out - it was very good! They have breakfast all day so…read morethat's what I did - everything was yummy! They were out of hashbrowns at 2 pm, but replaced them with fries - which were great! The toast made with home made bread was bomb! Jamie also really enjoyed his ham and Brie sandwich. And we came home with a whole loaf of bread. Service was fantastic too!

I had the Whopper Jr 2 times this past week and both times very good. Fresh veggies, bun and tasty…read more Fries were also good. Nice clean restaurant. Only down fall no free refills on drinks. I can see maybe one free refill but understand it can be a challenge to track. The staff is very friendly. The only con is one toilet.

This location is trash! I dont know why but the staff cant get their act together. I ordered my…read morefood via the app and when i told the biy he had an attitude. When he brought my food, no thank you no go to hell nothing. Burger King in general is trash but Pahoa's location takes the cake.

Food was excellent. The coconut calamari was crisp but not overcooked to the point of being rubbery…read more- the sauce was sweet with a tang of spiciness. The orzo salad was a large serving. The mushroom cheese burger was cooked perfectly - juicy and tasteful. Service was attentive and very welcoming. Always an enjoyable experience!

I love this place. It always feel like I'm in a vacation spot. I always bring my off island guest…read morethere. One of my friend was having a birthday, and we had a dinner arty. They llit candles and took picture. The food and the service was out of this world and they have a good band. I cant say enough good about this place. Check it out for yourself.

Good choices and selections Friendly staff, checkout went…read morequickly Some produce past expiry date

Deli is a quick time savor for after school snacks The staff…read moreare friendly and most of the time vibe is good in the store and pricing is somewhat reasonable

A solid neighborhood spot with a few standouts and some room to grow…read more We've been to Kaleo's a few times now, and we'll definitely keep coming back. It's close, there's always parking, and it's got that laid-back, local energy where you can laugh loud and no one's going to shoot you a look. It does get loud inside, but in that kind of way that makes it feel like everybody's having a good time, not like you're in a cafeteria. Just don't expect a quiet dinner conversation, unless you're reading lips. The service? Always sweet, always kind. Lily (I think that's the correct spelling!) has taken care of us more than once and she's a gem... warm, attentive, and easy to chat with. She's the kind of person who remembers what you ordered last time and tells you honestly what's good. As for the food... Bacon Blue Burger: My husband had this last time and it was yum. Juicy, flavorful, hits all the right rich notes without being greasy. That one's a solid order. Ribs: The barbecue sauce was really good... but the ribs themselves were dry and overdone. Not terrible, but not what I'd call a win either. If they could just dial in the texture, that sauce would carry it home. Kalbi Short Ribs: Best thing on the menu so far. Tender, rich, and full of flavor. Get those. Mashed Potatoes: "All mash" is the move. They're creamy and comforting... total comfort food. Hamburger Steak: Another standout. Probably one of the best in the area. Classic done right. Thai Chicken Pasta: Watch out... it's got some serious heat! Spicy, but good. Not for the faint of tongue, but worth it if you're into that kind of kick. Lilikoi Fizz: Really tasty but heavy on the lilikoi. If they eased up and added a little more club soda, it would be more balanced. Desserts: * Lava Cake was good... warm and classic. * Chocolate Decadent Cake was just okay. It comes fridge-cold (probably so it doesn't melt), but I feel like if they let it sit out for ten minutes before serving, it would be way better. * Brownie Sundae was yum, according to my husband... and I trust his dessert radar. All in all, Kaleo's is the kind of place you root for. You want them to keep getting better, and they mostly are. The hits are worth coming back for, and even the misses aren't deal-breakers. We'll be back, and we're excited to keep trying more of the menu.

Big birthday for me & hungry husband treated me to a trip to "Moku O Keawe" to visit our na…read moremo'opuna @ their new home! Eldest son suggested this nice bar & grill. Food choices were plentiful, lots of fancy drinks to choose from. This is an open restaurant where it's open air backyard kind of feeling. Feels like an old fashioned Lu'au!!! Acoustics are a bit loud because everyone is out talking each other. Parking is in the lot in the back. It's free if u no mind da "coqui " frogs!!! Would love to return & try other dishes! Ka ono! Our nine year old grandson ordered "Coconut shrimp & fries "-- no not from keiki menu--braddah can mop it up !!! I ordered a steak plate (4 got da name) . Son ordered a sautéed fish platter & hungry husband had a fancy kine,thick burger & we were all jealous! The wait for everything was a bit long; to wait for someone to take our order, bring back the drinks & very long before we got our food. Waitress was apologetic & sincere. We didn't mind. Extra points if you're like dat!!! On the cash wrap counter some Hawai'ian arts & crafts were displayed.....oh sistah! I gotta go lookie!!! He he he !!! Clay/foam like tropical flowers for your hair,laser cut wooden earrings,stationary & more! My dashing men (husband,son & grandson) let me oogle because they all know I support local artisans. Because I'm an "artsy-fartsy " myself!!! (I create all kine art) A few days lataz....was talking story wit my cousin & found out he was the fish cutter there a few years ago ! Loved dis place!!! Hope it does well!!!

Every year I have the Pleasure of going to Black Rock Cafe in Pahoa! I just turned 72!…read moreAnything you want is probably on the menu. Service is Outstanding! Atmosphere is not an important thing here. You just come in with a Smile and you will be treated like so!

Yes , another reason you live on the big island .Mine are people. They are friendly and kind…read more Being Filipino means that we show how much we love each other by food. If the food isn't good they don't like you. They love us here. From the fried oyster appetizer to a teriyaki burger and fries. Side note came alone in a Tuesday night, for a couple of drinks and friendly conversation with bartender (Amy) and patrons. Onion rings are delicious. Even the fried ice cream was shared and was a big hit with the family.

Very affordable and honestly, not bad at all. The food is actually really good. We love their house…read morenoodles--they're so flavorful and come with shrimp, chicken, and beef. It's the bomb! I always get the noodles, the chicken katsu curry, or the BBQ mix plate.

Service could use some working on the girl up front must've been new, she definitely did not give…read moreoff that welcome vibe, it's like she doesn't enjoy her job. As for the food I definitely would not recommend breakfast there me and my husband ordered the breakfast omelette and it was super bland no flavor whatsoever. I ordered the mushroom omelette and my husband ordered the Portuguese sausage omelette, which literally was just mushroom an egg with no seasoning same with the Portuguese sausage omelette.