Hilo lunch suggestions

[Rosefloater]

Looking for a place to have lunch in the Hilo downtown area. I found a few that look good, but are closed on Mondays. We aren't looking for anything too fancy.

[kapoho2]

Give us an idea what "too fancy" means and we can possibly help. I can't think of any restaurants that are closed on Monday in Hilo. I can give you ideas if you give me an idea of what kind of lunch you are looking for. And, really nothing is too fancy in Hilo...lol. It is a very laid back town. But, everything in Hawaii costs a bit more if you are thinking about price.

[cb at sea]

That's VERY true....even McDonalds is about double the cost of in the Continental US!

[PNW Traveler]

If the local farmer's market is open - there are food booths with tasty local food. You might also consider lunch from a food truck. Food trucks have been a local tradition for years. Plate lunches are a specialty. I'd buy a nice plate lunch and carry it to a scenic place, sit on a bench, and enjoy the view.

[PCWalton1]

Last year we ate at the Moon and Turtle (51 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720), back then it was called Full Moon Cafe. Nice, quiet little place with great food. Here is a link to the posting I made during the cruise. I am looking forward to eating there again in April.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=44096785&postcount=371

[CRUZBUDS]

We like Hiro's Pace for a cheap local plate lunch --- It's on the main business street in a strip center not far from Wal-mart

 

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hiros-place-hilo

 

Aloha!

[srpilo]

We like Hiro's Pace for a cheap local plate lunch --- It's on the main business street in a strip center not far from Wal-mart

 

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hiros-place-hilo

 

Aloha!

 

God I love mixed plates !! :)

 

Srpilo

[KeepCalmBearOn]

Don't worry about fancy in Hilo, everything fancy is on the other side of the island.

 

Good local food, plus a little Mediterranean, look at Puka Puka Kitchen. For nice Thai, look at Tina Garden Cafe.

 

Moon and Turtle is very good too.

[coyboy1971]

Kuhio Grille in Prince Kuhio Plaza... You'll be saying "it broke da mouf" (was unbelievably delicious). Their laulau is very good... Staff are very friendly. If you've never had Hawaiian food (beyond a tourist luau) go here and tell them you've never had Hawaiian food and let them bring several things for your table to share.