University of Hawai'i, Hilo Restaurants

On the road to Grasse is this pleasant, comfortable hotel with a view of the mountains and a refreshing lack of pretension. Many of the well-furnished rooms look out into the garden, where orange trees and mimosas add fr... more

Hilo's nexus of affordable sushi: Local-style specials stretch purist boundaries but are so much fun: lomi salmon, oyster nigiri, opihi nigiri, unagi avocado hand roll, ahi poke roll, and special new rolls that use thin... more

This is arguably the prettiest location in Hilo, on a clear rocky pool teeming with koi (carp) at Reeds Bay, close to the waterfront but not on it. The house specialty, thinly sliced Slavic steak swimming in butter and g... more

Decorated with Asian antiques, lacquered baskets, Japanese screens and Chinese paintings, this restaurant is a work of art. They also have a small private Chinese style dining room and a wedding chamber converted into a tiny lo... more

Winner of the 2005 Hale Aina Award, this charming cafe is known for its great American cuisine. From the plain and simple to the fancy, they have proved their expertise. Try something simple like the Blue Cheese Burger or somet... more

This casual-yet-upscale restaurant is located on the grounds of McMenamins Edgefield (reviewed above), and is the ideal place to stop for dinner on the way back to Portland after a day of exploring the Gorge. Start with... more

The "home of the 1-pound laulau" is quite the local hangout, a coffee/saimin shop with a few tables outdoors and a bustling business indoors. Taro and taro leaves from Waipio Valley are featured in the popular Hawaiian p... more

Located in downtown Hilo, this restaurant is a great choice for families or large groups seeking a bargain. Prices at dinner start at about $9, and menu choices range from steak to seafood to poultry. The signature menu item is... more

The peaceful Seaside Restaurant is surrounded by natural fish ponds and picturesque pine trees. The fish is just scooped out of the pond and prepared for your dinner, fresh and delicious. The menu hasn't really changed since th... more