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CategoriesSeafood, Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars
Location51 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI
Gift Tips
- Reserve a table in advance—booking early makes it easier to get a dinner seating or a spot at the bar for same-day visits.
- Order the smoked sashimi as a starter; it’s a signature item that pairs well with their seasonal cocktails.
- Share dishes family-style: small plates plus one or two larger entrees (for example, mushroom risotto or the market fish) lets you taste more of the changing menu.
- Sit at the bar when possible—bar seats often offer quicker access to the full cocktail list and a close-up view of the lively service.
- Try a rotating lychee or tropical cocktail when available; the bar frequently features seasonal drinks that complement the seafood-forward menu.
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Price$$
AmbienceCasual
Year Established2013
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 5:30PM-9PM
Moon & Turtle is a small seafood and Asian-fusion restaurant in downtown Hilo, a few blocks from the Hilo Farmers Market. Run by Chef Mark and his wife Soni, the restaurant focuses on fresh, locally sourced fish and a frequently changing international menu with Pacific influences.
- Ambiance: Casual, intimate dining room with a small number of tables and a cozy bar in downtown Hilo.
- Cuisine: Seafood-forward, international dishes with a Pacific emphasis and daily menu changes using local ingredients.
- Highlights: Signature smoked sashimi, mushroom risotto, inventive seasonal cocktails, and attentive service from the owner-chef team.
The dining room is compact and designed for an easygoing, family-style experience where dishes are meant to be shared as they come out. Guests often choose bar seating for a lively view of service and quicker access to seasonal cocktails.
Because the menu rotates daily, returning diners can expect new flavors and special dishes that reflect what’s freshest. Moon & Turtle is well suited for date nights, special occasions, or anyone looking to sample carefully prepared seafood and creative small plates in a warm, neighborhood setting.
Customer Reviews
This is hands down the best restaurant experience I have ever had. We ordered everything on the menu. The service is incredible and drinks are amazing.... read review
Valentines dinner with my baby was awesome food was on point, mixologist Soni was the best & mark had the kitchen humming.
Bluefin tuna otoro smoky... read review
This is my first time in Hilo and I have to say I absolutely love it. Not only because of the amazing food I've been so lucky to taste, but because of the... read review
Gavin D.
02/12/2026
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