So yummy, great place for lunch if you are stopping by the national park. Will come again,…read moreabsolutely yummy.

This is my first Yelp review!! My wife and I went here Monday night with a couple friends. First…read moreoff, the food is amazing! This is our second time in so we tried something new... the Chicken Fiesta Philly. Loved it! My wife got the Pastrami. Also fabulous (if you like a little bit of saltiness to it, which we do). We sat out on the lanai and it was perfect weather. HOWEVER... our server, the bitchy man (I think his name is Jameson) was so rude to us. It just seemed like we were a nuisance to him and did something wrong. From the second we sat down he threw the menus at us and walked away. He did bring us water to his credit. But then about 10 minutes later a woman named Connie came and took our drink orders after hearing we hadn't been served yet. (He was not busy with 2 other tables). She was super helpful and friendly. Then he must have seen her helping us because he finally came over after and said "Oh, I guess you're good". Then another server brought our drinks, Katie who was super helpful in recommending fun spots to check out. After dinner, he came back and "Anything else?" We just paid and went into the bar area to chat with the 2 other servers. They were a delight and really turned our night around. Other than him, we loved the place and can't wait to try something different on the menu!

We have been to Hawaiian Style Cafe 12 times since it opened for business. Keep it up Guy. Mahalo…read morenui Everything went well, server was cordial as well as efficient on the order. Quality and quantity of food items were always satisfactory. In addition, there are leftovers to bring home for a meal. Keep it up Guy. Mahalo nui loa ! Harry & Marie Mountain View

This is the real deal. Expect a short wait, not too long. Worth it!…read moreService is friendly, Ohana style. Food is lots!!! Shared plates for me. All is tasty and delish. Don't forget to get a piece of pie Take time to look at all the history on the walls and beyond

First of all... just go! Happy hour in the bar is highly…read morerecommended! Hubs enjoyed a Lava Burger (5/5) and a mango margarita 4/5 I had nachos with pork (4.5/5) and a watermelon margarita (5/5).

Came as a party of 2 at noon on a Sunday, and we were seated right away! The ambiance definitely…read moregives a nice island sports bar vibe. Only street parking is available. There was also live music with a lady playing guitar solo and singing! Service was amazing! We never had to wait long to order/get the bill. We were most impressed by the fact that the waitress made sure to split our Hilo local plate into two plates to make it much easier to share! We almost thought we had received two orders because of how well-plated they were. - Poke tower (8/10): Solid choice for an appetizer! There were ample portions of poke, and the flavors were nice. Not a super stand out dish though. - Hilo local plate (9.5/10): If you want to taste a wide range of Hawaiian cuisine in one dish, I would highly recommend getting this one! The Kalbi ribs were sooo good! They were juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. The Kalua pork was pretty good, and both meats paired well with the rice which had an interesting savory haupia sauce drizzled on it. The mango chili slaw and pineapple salsa added a nice tang to balance everything out. - Triple lilikoi pie (5/10): Wayyy too sweet and sugary for our liking, and you can barely taste the lilikoi flavor. We ended up just picking at the graham cracker crust and couldn't finish the rest. It seemed like one of those desserts that are premade unfortunately, and we wish we hadn't ordered this dessert.

Went for breakfast. Discovered open all day!…read moreLocal dishes served. When I was there many locals wee enjoying the place so I knew it would be Ono, it was! Give it a try. Big portions served Aloha style.

Almost at a lost for words lol. Ken's is Hilo. You can't think of any Hilo eateries without…read morementioning this Restaurant. It's a busy place supported lovingly by the Kamaʻāina and Tourist (it's literally down the road from the Airport). This past Saturday we somehow scored the last parking stall and got sat relatively fast which we were surprised at. The Employees were all extremely kind and showed so much aloha but after we got our drinks and put our order in, it took our party over an hour and a half to get our food!! And it wasn't only our table, almost every single table around us that we knew sat way before us was still waiting for their food! Our lovely Server took our order and we never saw her again! all the foods were dropped by the other Employees in the black shirt. Idk if the kitchen was extremely short staffed and Aunty went in the back to help cook. We have no idea. I was really amazed that no one lost their patience.. Customer or Staff. WE all looked miserable together. The Host definitely should have communicated with people trying to put their names down that they are very tied up and give an estimated time the cooks are cranking out orders. A lot of people have an agenda. There's tournaments, parties, tours happening and can't afford to just waste 1 1/2- 2 hours sitting in a restaurant. Plus, you may wanna double check your bill. We had two tables side by side but sis merged another random table into our bill and luckily my brother caught it bc it was an extra $80 we almost paid,

I love Don's Grill, the food is such comfort food and so is the inside of the place it's so cozy…read moreand the service is always excellent each time we go. This place is like a place you eat at after church or a large family gathering.

The classic American diner experience. No frills but tasty large portions. Did have to wait a while…read moreto be served but the food was great for the price point. Ordered a seafood platter that came with shrimp, calamari, and mahi fish. Served with a side salad and Hawaiian roll. Fish was nicely cooked, not too salty or dry at all. Shrimp had a good crunch and calamari was the perfect texture, not too chewy at all! Also had a chocolate pie for dessert. Decent size and had a nice chocolate cream texture without being overly sweet. Total for the food was $27. 21 for the entree and 6 for the dessert. Would recommend if looking for a cheaper alternative to the fancy restaurants around the resort area for a nice filling meal without any frills

Before arriving to Hawaii, we found on Reddit post that most people recommended coming here for…read moretheir Loco Moco. My boyfriend and I had finished a few small hikes at Hawaii Volcano National Park and decided to stop here for a late lunch before heading back towards the Kona side. We found that the restaurant was poorly ventilated as it was hot and the doors were just kept open, and the wait for the food was a long time. There were a few other people before us who had been waiting for their food as well, and by the time it was our turn it was already 45 minutes to 1 hour. The Loco Moco was not what I had expected, the hamburger patties were dry and there wasn't anything that stood out flavor-wise. The macaroni salad was okay, but we both agreed that L&L tasted better. We also got a spam musubi, but it did not taste as good as other musubis, there was just too much rice and the spam lacked seasoning and sauce. Overall, this was not worth the wait, they have other items on their menu that you could try, but expect to wait for a lot longer than usual just to get your food.

I really enjoy their garlic chicken. The mini plate is more than enough for me. I never finish…read moreit. The staff member (I told myself to remember her name but of course I forgot) was so friendly and attentive. There was a mildly rude customer there waiting for her food trying to speak with me about the wait and the staff just smiled and continued to be polite to everyone. I'm not sure how long the other customer waited but we called in our order and showed up before the time they said it would be ready and within a couple minutes of paying it was ready. The restaurant was clean and tidy. Will definitely be back.

Blackened Ono sandwich Not good at all, fish fillet was…read moreless than a half inch thick. Burger was just a thin piece Ono, 1 piece lettuce, a piece of sliced onion and cheap bun. It used to be alot better before, nice fresh thick slice of Ono and a sesame seed bun.

This place is great. Quality beef and good lau lau. It takes a little while because everything is…read moremade fresh.

This may be one of the best dining spots in the Volcano area. The menu is relatively small, but…read moreevery dish is thoughtfully prepared and executed exceptionally well. The food, service, and ambiance all deserve 5 stars. A special shoutout to our waiter, Adam, who provided outstanding service and made our evening even more enjoyable. Despite being in a popular visitor destination, the restaurant doesn't feel touristy. Instead, it has a welcoming atmosphere that attracts both visitors and locals looking for a great meal. Parking is free and convenient, and there's also a charming little shop next to the restaurant that's worth browsing before or after dinner. Highly recommended if you're visiting the Volcano area.

We are staying at the lodge attached to this Restaurant. We…read morehad planned on breakfast as they list breakfast and brunch. BUT, they open at 11. That's not a breakfast schedule and we won't be able to eat before we move on to Kilo. On to Plan B.