Hilo Bay Cafe
Hilo, Hilo
Farm-to-Table Dining on Hilo Bay Since 2003
Hilo Bay Cafe, at 123 Lihiwai Street, has operated since 2003 on the edge of Hilo Bay, with views of the ocean, Mauna Kea, and historic downtown Hilo. It serves contemporary food built on fresh, local ingredients, with dining in the main room or on the lanai and curbside takeaway of the full menu. HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 readers ranked it second for farm-to-table restaurants on the island.
Per its site it is open Tuesday through Saturday — lunch 11 AM–2:30 PM and dinner 5–8:30 PM — and Sunday and Monday hours are not listed. Reservations are recommended; call (808) 935-4939.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A scenic, locally minded sit-down meal in Hilo — one of the island's best dinner options on the east side.
Best for: a Hilo dinner, a relaxed lunch with a bay view, farm-to-table cooking.
Insider tip: reserve ahead and ask for a lanai table for the view.
- Safety notes:
- Site hours: Tue–Sat lunch 11–2:30, dinner 5–8:30; Sun/Mon not listed. Reservations recommended. Hours may still be reduced after Hurricane Lala (Aug 2026) — confirm before you go.
- Price tier:
- $$
Reviews: Google MapsYelp
Local tips
- •Open Tue–Sat: lunch 11 AM–2:30 PM, dinner 5–8:30 PM
- •Sunday and Monday not listed.
- •Reservations are recommended — book through its site or call (808) 935-4939.
- •Curbside takeaway of the full menu is available.
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