Location was convenient and the wait to be seated was not long…read more Really busy in there so food took awhile to arrive (toast was already cold) but food was average. Great if you're looking for a sit down restaurant and close to the airport.

Had an incredible experience at Ken's House of Pancakes! The food was fresh, hot, and flavorful,…read moreand the service was wonderfully friendly and fast. It's easily a 5-star spot for great food and great people.

We have been regular patrons of Hilo Bay Cafe for years, usually dining here at least once a month,…read moreso this review is long overdue. The view from the restaurant's lānai is truly like no other in Hilo. It is one of our favorite places to slow down, enjoy the beauty of Hilo Bay, and spend time with good family and friends. The food is consistently ʻono, the drinks are excellent, and the service always makes us feel welcome. For us, Hilo Bay Cafe is more than a place to enjoy a meal, it is a place where we have shared many wonderful moments with the people we care about. We always look forward to returning.

I made a last minute reservation for dinner at Hilo Bay Cafe, but am glad I did. Although there…read morewere no tables available to book for the lanai, we still had views of Hilo Bay from our table inside. Overall the food was really good. I couldn't resist trying their hamakua mushroom pot pie with chicken. It had a curried vegetable filling and a very flaky crust. It was really delicious! If you're staying in Hilo or even just passing through, Hilo Bay Cafe is a great choice for a meal with a (potential) view and delicious food. It's also right next door to Liliʻuokalani Gardens which is a great choice for an after dinner stroll (though beware of mosquitos!).

from one tourist to another, this is the perfect lunch/dinner place. We got the grilled chicken…read morewrap with mango coleslaw and grilled chicken sandwich with fries. Both have amazing flavors. highly recommend! friendly staff and open concept which lets a lot of fresh air in!

Busy Friday afternoon. Raining. Starving…read more Ordered the Dynamite Fish Bowl and it was very flavorful. Chucky pieces of fish and delicious sauce. We were a party of 19. Nicole handled us like a champ! Energetic and lively! Thank you for the exemplary service! Thank you for the birthday plate for our party!

Everything we ordered was top tier. We ordered the Truffle Shrimp, had to order a second round…read morebecause it was THAT GOOD! Seafood Dip, French Onion Soup, Seafood Pasta, & the Pork Chop... SO AMAZINGLY GOOD. Please go and give them a try. Dinner is served 3:30p-6:630p. You will not regret it one bit!

I'm always down to support a local business and the concept sounded unique. The service by the wait…read morestaff was great, but the food was seriously lacking and the guy that came to take our payment was gruff with us. Truffle shrimp: Description - shrimp tossed in fragrant truffle and garlic aioli. Reality - shrimp drowning in garlic aioli and assumed to be unagi sauce on a bed of clover or alfalfa sprouts, no hint of truffle at all. French onion soup: Menu description - deeply caramelized onions in rich beef broth, with toasted baguette and bubbly cheese, served with side of garlic bread. Reality - boiled onions in some basic clear-looking soup. The onions weren't caramelized at all, the soup had no beef flavor, it wasn't that dark amber color characteristic of French onion soup, and it didn't look like a baguette on top, more like the same type bread that was served on the side. Tofu musubi: Menu description - Tofu with garlic chili oil crisp and sprouts wrapped in nori. Reality - The tofu was the most seasoned dish we had, but had no sprouts. Musubeast size Portuguese sausage musubi with egg: Menu description - sliced sausage on rice with egg. Reality - Exactly as stated. However, very little meat compared to rice ratio, and didn't come with the side slaw for the "Musubeast size." Seafood dip: We were the most excited about this one based on the reviews. However, wait staff informed us after ordering that they were out of chips and we could either cancel the order or get it with a side of rice, so we opted for the side rice. Never received the dip. At checkout, granted it was now 10-15 mins after closing at 7pm, a different guy came out to close out our check. We informed him that we didn't receive the dip, he stated they weren't serving the dip because they were out of chips. We reiterated that we had asked for the rice with the dip and didn't receive it. Not that an apology is expected, we understand that sometimes a food item is forgotten or things run out, but he proceeds to say "I guess I'll remove it from your order then." Sounded like he was planning to still charge us for the dip even though he had no intention of serving it AND he knew we didn't receive it? We weren't provided an itemized receipt prior to him just coming to collect the payment, made it feel like they were hoping to get a free 20 bucks off of us. Again, the concept was cool sounding. We were expecting something like elevated musubis with sushi rice, fried rice, or Kim chee fried rice, and a variety of protein/filling options. Or something like a build your own musubi from their list of options. This was not it; the food was lackadaisical and did not meet their menu descriptions. You're better off going 7/11, Kagimoto's, or Earl's. I always like to give restaurants multiple tries before giving a final opinion, but I have no intentions of returning to this one.

Came here for dinner. It's a casual place to get local foods/plate lunch. I do not like that they…read moreserve frozen vegetables with your meal. The frozen veggies were taste less. The ahi was cooked well though, and the rice was OK. Service was good though

Don's Grill kept popping up on my yelp so I finally decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did!…read moreIt's a cute little diner with amazing service and good food! The prices are really good especially considering we are in Hawaii. There is a mix of diner food and local specials. We ordered a French dip and a saimin and was not disappointed! I will definitely be back to try more things on the menu.

Great restaurant find in Hilo! Food was superb as was the service. Small space so reservations are…read morea must. We got the early but they weren't ready for us. That was ok because we found a wonderful speak easy about 2 blocks away that was fabulous. Great night in Hilo!!

Quaint local restaurant that has a creative menu with a personal flare of the Owner chef. Staff is…read morevery knowledgeable about their menu and makes excellent recommendations. My husband and I sat at the bar and enjoyed the excellent company of our bartender server who gave excellent descriptions of the menu items ...making our mouth water before we even ordered our dinner. At Her recommendation, we enjoyed the ricotta gnocchi's As our shared starter and the pan seared local Opah fish dish which was amazing.. Reservations are highly recommend as this is a locals favorite... so tables fill quickly.. and you don't want to miss this exquisite restaurant in service and food quality!

I liked this place, went twice in two days. Not sure why the reviews are so low…read more tried the hilo boy, katsu loco moco, double loco moco, and half and half with fried fish and patty the shoyu chicken was soo tender and seasoned well. and the katsu chicken was so crispy and tender as well. they do their chicken justice the teri beef had good flavor and beef stew tastes light and got good meat chunks in it. super affordable and quick service! yummy food and good portions

Home of the loco moco! Came to Cafe 100 on a Friday for lunch with a large group of students, and…read morethis was the perfect spot to grab a quick lunch. There were various options for everyone and easy ordering on the kiosk with pictures, which was super helpful. The dining area is spacious and breezy. I got a green river and portugese sausage loco moco, which are two of my favorite things! A lot of places don't have green river, so it was a pleasant surprise to find it being sold here. The Portuguese sausage was juicy and the gravy was the perfect consistency for the loco moco. I loved how many different meat options they had for their loco mocos. Definitely recommend coming here for a quick bite!

Lobster tail, risotto and ribs were excellent. Great Service. Perfect place to spend my son's…read more16th birthday.

When we lived in Kona, we would frequent the Jackie Reyes there. The food was good, but for the…read moreprice, the entire experience - not even the old, nonfunctional classic car out front - was worth it. BUT, the Jackie Rey's in Hilo has now become our go-to fine restaurant in Hilo town. The building is classic. An old town Hilo bank, with the vault intact. High ceilings, comfortable tables and decore and an artistic antique wooden bar that would be a gem in the crown of any European city. The management and personnel are the most wonderful people. Always happy to accommodate you in the best way they can. After one kamaaina visit the servers will know your name. They'll make you feel welcome and that you are a part of their experience too, something that is nearly impossible to find in other town dining. They have rewards programs for kamaaina which includes a point system that gives you significant savings on your next visit. The food is first rate, from the pupus to the main dishes to the desserts. Sauced and presented in five star fashion, without feeling pretenious. We will be their peskiest and most loyal customer as long as we are in the area. Kudos to Jackie Rey's Hilo.