Hilo Bay Cafe

4.5(1,380)

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Location & Hours

Address

123 Lihiwai St
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 11:00 AM

MondayClosed

Tuesday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Thursday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Friday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Saturday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(808) 935-4939

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About Hilo Bay Cafe

Wood-accented hangout featuring a New American menu with a Pacific Rim twist, cocktails & bay views.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 1,380 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Dylan

a week ago

Best sushi I have ever had!!! I ordered the tekka maki rolls and salmon nigeri and it was divine. Their sushi is caught fresh in Hawaii and it shows. The place has a beautiful balcony view of the isla...

Ronald Braun

2 months ago

Restaurant close to hotel on water. We were seated immediately. The server was attentive, and we ordered drinks. A few minutes later, drinks arrived. We ordered the cheeseburger with bacon, medium ra...

Vanessa Gomez

3 months ago

Shocked about the quality of the food! I’ve heard a lot of good things about this place. Potato wedges were like rocks. The ocean special was terrible, the marlin fish included was a BRICK. Even mashi...

Aulani French

a month ago

Spectacular view. Nice and welcoming vibe. Good parking, it's 2 stories to protect it from tsunami, there's an elevator, very accessible. My dad just had knee surgery, he had no problems.

denise forbes

4 months ago

Went to Hilo to explore the town and couldn't resist this charming little restaurant on the bay. We sat at the bar and were waited on by Bella. She was so helpful and full of suggestions. We had Fi...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, with several customers praising the food and atmosphere, but experiences can be inconsistent. The average rating suggests a mixed reception.

Customer Favorites

Sushi, particularly Tekka Maki rolls and Salmon Nigiri, appear to be customer favorites. Fish & Chips with Ono fish and Poke Ahi are also well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant offers a spectacular view, a welcoming vibe, and is accessible. Several reviewers specifically complimented the attentiveness and pleasantness of the service staff.

Value & Quality

Prices are perceived as being at market value for Hilo. Freshness is mentioned positively regarding the fish, while some food items received negative feedback for poor quality.

Areas for Improvement

Food quality inconsistencies, such as poorly prepared potato wedges and marlin, were noted as areas for improvement. Burger preparation and achieving desired crispness of fries were also mentioned.

Recent Trends

The more recent reviews suggest potential inconsistencies in food preparation, as evidenced by complaints about the quality of specific dishes, despite positive remarks about the service and ambiance.