Greeted as soon as we walked in. Seated right away. Great service from our waiter, great spiked juice, and great food! Plenty of parking available. read more

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Ola Brew is a Hawaiʻi Island based brewery with two taprooms. We visited this Hilo location first which had more of a restaurant feel. The Kona location gave me more traditional taproom vibes. Parking can be hard to come by at both locations. Expect a unique restaurant menu including a variety of salads and pizzas as well as favorites like bao buns, kalua pork tacos, and fish n chips. I had the opportunity to try the Shrimp Bao Bun, Lechon, and Beer Battered Mahi. The Lechon was most memorable because who can pass up crispy pork belly? To drink, Ola serves up craft beers, flights, hard seltzers, and hard juices. I couldn't decide on only one beer to sample, so I built my own flight with the Ma'a Berry, Da Hazy Light, Ma'a Lager, and Lilikoi Lime Milkshake IPA...I def tasted the ALOHA! Visiting both Ola Brew locations was definitely one of the highlights of my Kona trip, and this brewery ranks up there as one of my faves. Mahalo for the experience! read more

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We have been fans of their canned drinks for years, but this our first time visiting them in Hilo. The brunch menu was delicious and it makes me sad we don't live on the same island. Some people were watching Sunday football, but not in an intense way. A great place for a sport fan that doesn't want a cliche sports bar. read more

Ola Brew - Honi 'Ākala - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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I ate at the location in Kona a few years ago and remember how good it was so a few years ago while on a work trip we stopped by this location and everything was good. We were on a staycation visiting from Oahu and decided to stop for lunch. I don't know what happened but this was a pretty dismal meal. The menu was different than last time and there wasn't a lot that sounded good. My honey got the lechon pupu for his meal, my dad and I got the smashburger and my mom got the vegan taco. We also got the spring rolls. The lechon was probably the worst lechon we've had. The pork was not crispy and it just had a weird taste. My mom took one bite of her vegan taco (made from mushrooms) and made a face and she was done with it. Dad tried it and also agreed it was bad. After their critique I definitely wasn't trying it. The saving grace was the smashburger. It was pretty tasty. I also liked the salad it came with. I shared my burger with my honey since his food wasn't so good. We didn't have any beer here so maybe that's what brings you in but I would avoid this place when it comes to food. read more

Ola Brew - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Living here for a while we decided to finally try this place, there are TVs on the wall. It is a bar menu, the service was great. The ambience is bar vibes. Beer selection had plenty as well as cider. I would recommend this to anybody. read more

If you love excellent beers than this is one of the places to hit up when in Hilo. All though the food can be occasionally inconsistent at times, the good selection of Ola brews and great service can somewhat make up for it. Don't get me wrong on the food, it's good. If you come here and eat something delicious, on the next visit you want that same dish to be equally as good or better. Getting anything on a lower scale can be disappointing. I've experienced it first hand, but still am a fan of Ola's Brew restaurant. Every place has its hiccups, they are no different. Hopefully it's an off day. Also as a non soda drinker (wife's a soda fan) I think they should offer a few name brand soft drinks for families, though I do give them kudos for trying to substitute it with their own mixtures, but sorry soda drinkers are very picky just like most beer drinkers. I do love that they have free parking available and the restaurant itself is kept very clean and can accommodate larger groups. Overall a place to check out when in Hilo. read more

Ola Brew - Pork Belly and Krush Ipa - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Went here after hitting up the falls and exploring a little bit, so a cold beer on a very warm day felt like the best thing to do!! We are so glad we walked in, we sat at the bar, and I believe the person helping us was Amina, she was soooo cool! Super personable, funny and very attentive! I got the Chili lilly and it was my favorite! My husband is a sucker for hazy's so thats what he ordered and loved it as well, definitely recommend!!! read more

Vegetarian friendly apps! We got the curry fries which were delicious and the drinks are unique. The vibe was my favorite- big beautiful windows to watch the rain and spacious tables. Definitely a Hilo fav for us! read more

Ola Brew - Vegetarian curry fries and IPA + mocktails - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Had lunch here And everyone was happy Cobb salad, fried mahi sandwich, and 2 kid burgers. read more

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One of the best places that we ate in Hilo. Lots of fresh and inventive. choices. Would recommend the Lechon or Bao Buns as appetizers. Dandan gnocchi was a favorite main. Relaxing atmosphere and the service is super friendly. Would recommend! read more

Ola Brew - Dandan Gnocchi - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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The food was fantastic, beautiful presentation, & full of flavor. The gnocchi & the shrimp bao bun were excellent. The service was great! Beer was good too!! read more

Ola Brewing is one of my favorite places to visit primarily because of the beer. The taplist is always evolving, from visit to visit. There's usually something new. Fortunately for me there's usually three or four on the board that I've had before and I really like so I'm always happy with the beer. This trip we opted to ordered the 10oz ribeye steak with chimichurri sauce. The flavor and taste of the steak was good but the texture of the meat was a little tough for the amount you pay for 10 oz. We ordered it because we saw someone else order one a couple of nights before and it looked tender but ours was not. Still, it was a very shareable item at a premium price though. But, we're really here for the beer selection which is always good and usually there are several beers on the wall that are very amenable to our taste. I have to honestly say I think I like the Kona tap room better because the Hilo tap Room seems more clinical and not as welcoming and warm as the Kona taproom or that's my personal opinion. Others may think differently. **I don't mean the Hilo taproom is bad, just different vibe and has a more 'business' look to it than the Kona taproom. read more

Ola Brew - 10oz ribeye sliced up with fries and chimchuri sauce, good - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

We decided to venture over to Hilo for the day to experience something other than Kona. After stopping at the Kaumana Caves and Rainbow Falls, it was time for lunch. The consensus was "find a place that serves beer and fries." Looked up Ola Brewery Taproom (Hilo) and headed over there. We were immediately seated, watched some of the football game, and ordered lunch (and a beer). Had the Ola Burger and fries with a Kiawe Vanilla Porter. Excellent combination!!! Nice vibe and friendly hosts. Stop in if nearby. read more

Ola Brew - Kiawe Vanilla Porter - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Excellent service, and all staff were attentive. Was warm outside and inside was nice and cool. We all had the OLA burger and enjoyed the fresh and great flavored ingredients. I had the Dragon fruit Lemonade. I do not drink that much, but I really enjoyed this hard juice drink. I took a picture, but was already enjoying it when I remembered to snap a shot! They also have some great merchandise. read more

Ola Brew - OLA HARD JUICE --enjoyed many sips from. Sorry! Generous pour. - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Wow! Not only are the drinks & food super yummy but I was very impressed with how family friendly it was! 1. Parking was great since they have a big lot! 2. They had highchairs, kids menu and kids cups with lid & straw! 3. The food was amaaaaaazing! Highly recommend the burger and chicken tacos! 4. Service was great! They were all so friendly and kept checking on us throughout the night! 5. The flights are a great way to try their beers/seltzers!!! We'll definitely be back! read more

Ola Brew - Smash burger! A must try! - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Ola Brew was a tasty treat from start to finish. We had the Dan Dan gnocchi which was wonderful, as well as the steak and, both bao buns and the dessert bao bun. We ordered our food to go after a long day of exploration. The staff packed our food carefully and was also extremely diligent about my food allergies. read more

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I wish I took more pictures but I was so busy having my drinks and ono grinds! The food tasted awesome, the drinks were delicious, and the staff needs a raise haha, overall, so glad we pit-stopped at Ola brew, coming back for sure, God willing! read more

Ola Brew - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Decided to stop by this cute little restaurant. The vibe was great, live music was happening but the music was a little too loud to the point that my waitress couldn't hear us and ended up getting our order wrong. It was busy so we tried to be understanding of the waitress. When the food did come out the fries were delicious. The burger was okay. The Mahi mahi was good. The steak was when the problem happened. The steak was on one side raw and the other side over cooked. read more

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Wowzerz!!!! I mean when it comes to a local brewery, that can lock in a glass of your favorite brew/Beer. Let's go!! You have to stop and start off with their bun. Walnut-shrimp to be exact. I refuse to ever not ever come back and get like 10-20 of them. Absolutely delicious. Every bit was legit along with a burst of flavor that reminds you that Panda Express is just a fast food place. Not craft that exceed your fast food craving. Come here and try it out you will not be dissatisfied. You will order more and more and more. I guarantee it. read more

My husband and I saw the reviews for this restaurant and decided to try it. We decided on having hamburgers. The menu called for two smashed burgers , but we requested two patties being put together and cooked as one with our desired degrees of cooking. The chef and server were very accommodating. The burgers were delicious. While we ate, the TV's were on a sports channel but not loud. There are disabilities ramps for wheelchair access. We were very pleased that we stopped here for a meal. read more

"There is nowhere you could go that I won't be with you." - Moana Once in awhile you'll find a place that exceeds expectations. Add Ola Brew - Hilo to that short list! After I was picked up at BIG Hilo Airport I was famished and told my sista let's get brunch! Ola Brew has been on both of our lists for a while, even though I've had the beer on previous visits, it was always a can or bottle from KTA. On this late morning the planets aligned and Ola Brew it is! On a Sunday the posted hours say 11:00am open, however when we arrived a tad after 10:30am the doors were already open with customers inside. I should have confirmed, but I would guess the opening time is 10:00am-ish? Upon entering we were warmly greeted and led to one of the high cafe tables. Each employee we encountered friendly with a calm vibe. I instantly fell in love with the natural light ambiance and high ceilings. The Sunday menu offered brunch so I opted for the ADOBO FRIED RICE OMELETTE - 3 egg omelet filled with Adobo fried rice and topped with house-made Hollandaise ($18). Sis chose the AVOCADO TOAST served with hard boiled eggs and fries from the Keiki Menu ($12). We each ordered FLIGHTS (pick four). I chose a combination of Beers and Hard Juices ($15). I really enjoyed the Dragon Fruit Lemonade and the Luhia Pale Ale. Tita's fav the Tangelo! I loved how the staff had no limit to combinations unlike other breweries. I also highly suggest you leave a choice for the friendly staff to pick for you. The turnaround time was clockwork. Our brunch in front of us minutes after receiving our Flights. Oh my! The ADOBO FRIED RICE OMELETTE was beyond amazing with chunks of pork and well seasoned rice. Adult Sis enjoyed her Keiki meal and tho it's listed as a kids meal... the serving was very generous and adults would be well fed! In the end, I highly recommend Ola Brew - Hilo. Located in downtown Hilo it's easy to find with plenty parking! Sista who lives in the area easily parked her Big Island Tita-lifted-Toyota-truck-with-fat-mud-tires into da stall lol! Chee hooo!:D Pls follow my IG adventures: @eric_travel_guru read more

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Fast Friendly service. I sat at the bar watching the soccer game since it was just me on this trip. Food was very satisfying, I had the Asian Chicken Salad with a Da Hazy Light beer. The Ice Cream Banana special topped it off. Kona has sister Ola Brewery downtown. read more

Ola Brew - Menu with Da beer. - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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This porter is soooooo good! Just the right touch of vanilla and sweetness. Food was good as well, but just try the damn porter already! read more

Ola Brew - Kiawe Vanilla Porter. - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Close to the most perfect burger in my life. I go home to the main land and crave this burger. There is only one problem - while tasty, the bun is a ticking time bomb of disintegration. You then enter a race against savoring every bite or switching to eating the burger remnants with a knife and fork. Please get a sturdier bun, and I might move here and then request a frequent burger-er punch card. PS, also come here for some of the best beer and service on the island. read more

Great good, everything was delicious and pairs perfectly with our burgers, the menu is not huge but has great choices, the beer selection is perfect, bathrooms are clean and spacious, handicapped friendly, the ambiance is perfect not too loud not too quiet and our server Britney was amazing so friendly and happy read more

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Ola brew has some things most breweries do not have. First they have a great location, second they have an amazing selection of beers! I tried most of them in their beers in flights. Rarely is every beer at a brewery really good! Ola has all great beers! Third they have Melody, our beer tender, perfect service! And one more thing, a very different menue of food choices than the usual breweries! A must stop for locals and visitors in the Hilo area! read more

Ola Brew - One of the flights Melody guided us thru! - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Parking: Plenty located right outside restaurant Service: Had to follow up on missing parts of our order twice. Otherwise fine Ambiance: Casual Food: Would rec building a seltzer or hard tea flight. So many good flavors to try that are also sold as cans in grocery stores. read more

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Beer! by PSYCHOSTICK [OFFICIAL VIDEO] "Beer is good and stuff" 3.5 stars Let's dive into this: parking kind of sucked. Service sucked. Food and beer: kind of good. PARKING: this place is popular. Small lot with lots of cars but we did go on a Saturday afternoon. We ended up driving around on the surface streets and decided to park on a side street. I don't think all the cars were for Ola Brewery, it wasn't that crowded on a Saturday afternoon when we visited. SERVICE: Sassy, peppered with molasses, sprinkled with attitude, then a smattering of actually funny. The host was a young guy. His attitude was "whatever, mmkay." The server was impatient when I couldn't figure what the hell I wanted for a flight choice (a lot of them were sold out as well), so she walked away and made us wait at least 20 minutes because we were dumb tourists who didn't know what we wanted. There were other diners who were looking around for the a) take out b) the check c) water d) more beer. I was watching them looking around. Yelp eyes. The only funny thing at the end of our visit was the guy at the check out counter. We said we were from Oahu when the subject came up. He said, "I'm sorry to hear that" but he wasn't being a pud, he was just joking and he was the best of the bunch. FOOD: Only came for the Brussels Sprouts pupu ($15) everyone was raving about. It was pretty good. Charred sprouts with a salty fish sauce, but raving about it? Not sure what the hype is about. For food we were saving our appetites for Pineapple's Fresh Island Cuisine not too far from here - better deal and service, but we had to give this place a try. DRINKS: Decent flights of cider and beer. I got the cider flight ($15) Build Your Own Flight. Most of the ciders I wanted were not available. My husband got the OG beer flight ($15). The pours were four glasses at about 3 oz each. I preferred the beer flight over the cider flight, and I normally like the fruity-tooty stuff. A lot of the ciders were very sour and flat. My favorite was the Vanilla Porter beer, and I don't like porters! We got a 6-pack of the Vanilla Porter to go. TOTAL COST: about $72.00 including tip and taxes. Return factor: will stick to their canned offerings in the grocery stores. I can make my own Brussels Sprouts. read more

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The staff was friendly but they were pretty busy so it took a while to get our order in. The hard juices were all great and a very unique offering! My favorite was dragon fruit. Ola burger was so good and I loved the gravy fries. That's a must get. The dan dan gnocchi confused me though. The flavor was good and I liked the garlic, but I'm not sure what makes it "Dan Dan". When I think Dan Dan noodles, I think of peanuts, schezuan spice, and ground beef. It wasn't spicy. Maybe if they called it peanut garlic gnocchi it would've been more accurate. read more

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Kīlauea was not being good to us this day. Rain wind and no lava or pyrotechnics. Just steam. We will have to go back. Coming down the mountain we got hungry so we tried to find a local spot to warm up and eat. When I saw Ola Brew I told her this is the place. Especially the Brew part. We pulled in and for a rainy day in the middle of the day they had a decent crowd. What do you people do on this island? I want in. Any ways. This is a very nice modern industrial looking place. Service was quick and nice. Since we are in a brewery I had the Ma'a Lager my wife had the Hard Dragonfruit Lemonade. To eat I ordered the Ola Burger my wife had the Bao Buns one Pork Belly and one mushroom. Now I don't know if it was the rough time we had on the Volcano but damn tha was a great burger. Super delicious cooked just right and a good amount of fries too. My wife's Bao Buns were awesome but the true hit of the party was dessert. Ice Cream Bao was unique and so damned good. Fried Bao Bun in cinnamon with Ice Cream. So good. Well done Ola Brew. BTW Kīlauea went of the next day after we were there. I've posted pictures of my Burger and my wife's Buns if you are interested. read more

Ola Brew - Bao Buns - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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This place is great. Close to airport. Smash burger was sublime and the vegetarian option of lobster roll with lions mane mushroom instead of lobster was awesome. Service was quick! read more

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Visited Hilo for the night and, with so many great food spots, I stuck to my favorite travel ritual: hitting a local brewery to try their signature burger. Ended up at Ola Brewery in Hilo, and it hit the spot. For a Tuesday night, parking was nonexistent, but luckily there was overflow parking across the street at a nearby strip mall. Turned out it was trivia night, which explains that lack of parking and no available seating, so I was seated outside until something opened up inside. Started with an Ola IPA--a solid West Coast-style kickoff. Once I got a seat at the bar, I ordered something quick, assuming the packed room meant slower service. Went with the pork belly bao. The menu was simple with solid options--clearly designed not to outshine the real star: the beer. I also ordered a beer flight with four IPA samples; I think they had other flight featuring Ola ciders and other Ola brews. I really liked the pork belly bao--it reminded me of the char siu-style buns you'd find at a local manapua shop or Chinese restaurant. The fatty pork belly paired perfectly with the beer, with extra depth from the kimchi and a wasabi‑like sauce. Should've ordered two. Even though I was there alone, the friendly atmosphere and attentive bartenders made it feel welcoming. I even found myself getting into the trivia questions as they popped up on the big screens. My favorite beer from the flight was the Krush IPA--intense fruity hops with a clean finish--so I ordered a pint and the one burger they were offering that night: the Ola Burger. The Ola Burger, made with two smash patties, two slices of cheese, grilled onions, and Ola sauce, was a real treat. Honestly, it tasted like the long‑awaited upgrade to a Big Mac. I'd get it again without hesitation. Finished the night with the ice cream bao--strips of fried bao with caramelized cinnamon served a la mode. The bao came hot, the ice cream cold. I dipped the cinnamony pieces into the ice cream, so good, it reminded me of churros. A great way to end the meal. 5 stars. read more

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Great brewery in Hilo. Delicious food and the drinks were awesome. We went on our last night and wish we went sooner. We got the hard juice flight and they were all tasty. Pineapple was my favorite, the guava lilikoi orange was B's. But they were all good - can't go wrong. Food was tasty too. Bao was different but actually really good. I can't forget about the ice cream bao- ok BANANA OREO STRAWBERRY ice cream is all I crave now. So. Damn. Good. Our waiter was great and gave great advice on everything. Good bar atmosphere and hangout. They sell their drinks in cans to go too. read more

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The food was delicious. My wife had the Ola Burger and she was very pleased. I had the Pork Belly Bao and Asian Chicken Salad and it hit the spot. Our servers were very courteous and pleasant and made us feel very welcome. The ambiance is very open and friendly and we look forward to our next visit read more

I'm obsessed with anything that stems from Hawaii, so it was no surprise the beers, hard juices, and ciders Ola Brew makes are a part of that statement. Our team of 30 came in on a Sunday afternoon. While I was initially disappointed by how overwhelmed the staff seemed and the delay in accommodating us--something that's pretty uncommon in Austin--they managed to serve us once they got everything sorted out. Ola has an incredible vast menu and provides a little something for everyone (excluding non-alcoholic beer). I had the Boujee Beer flight, and had absolutely NO regrets. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients in each sip. 5 stars for Ola (though the service could use some improvement when handling larger groups)!! read more

Ola Brew - Boujee Beer flight - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

The service was great and the waiter realized the chef got our order wrong before we even confronted him about it. As a result he gave us a discount on our meal. The ambiance was nice and service was quick. The burger was fantastic and will come again! read more

Ola Brew - Ice cream bao - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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A great place to stop for lunch! We both had salads and they were quite yummy. The chicken on top was delicious! Our server was fast and attentive. We both had to try what they had "brewing" and it was good. Well maintained, especially the bathrooms. read more

I don't have a proper photo, but obviously I ate it right away so must have been good. At first I didn't really wanna go here. I'm from Oahu, but figured this would be just a tourist trap and over priced yuppiness. In ways it was lol But the food was actually very good. Burgers, bao buns, and all were good. Recommend getting the pork belly char siu. Brussels are also crispy yet soft with a great glaze. Try the sauces from the spicy aioli to their red chimichurri. Service was also great. Food came out fast. Drinks came out even faster with beer and seltzers on tap. We ordered a refill and someone brought it out right away, but then another waitress gave us a refill too. She said "I can't pour it down the drain!" So she gave it to us. Honestly, great vibes and great atmosphere. On the pricey side, but worth it with the clean space and great ppl. read more

My beers were delicious and that pork belly!!! Omg - it was so good. The bartender was cool. I liked the atmosphere. read more

Ola Brew - Pork belly - Brewpubs Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Our party of 5 had a delicious lunch. We were able to be seated very quickly. Staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Our birthday girls got a free dessert! Overall the food was fresh and very tasty. Bao is a must have read more