Moon and Turtle

4.6(595)

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Location & Hours

Address

51 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Hilo, HI 96720
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 5:30 PM

MondayClosed

Tuesday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

SundayClosed

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(808) 961-0599

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About Moon and Turtle

Locally sourced seafood stars at this Asian-fusion cafe with a menu that changes frequently.

Price range: moderately priced

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

4.6/5

Based on 595 reviews

Recent Reviews

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MNicole

4 months ago

Wow... just wow. This was by far some of the cleanest food I've ever eaten. I say that because everything tasted like it was harvested at the exact moment of peak freshness, and then cooked to perfect...

Yun

2 months ago

Happy, just happy place… enjoyed the awesome food and services with my family, servers and fellow customers at the bar during happy hour. Each drink, dish and dessert we ordered met the high bar. Th...

Amy Riffe

a week ago

WOW!! Some meals leave you, wanting more. Moon and Turtle is one of those places. Incredible ingredients and flavor. Hats of to the owner and staff. Wish you nothing but the best success!!

Alisson R

3 months ago

This is my favorite restaurant I’ve ever been to. Actually planned a trip to Big Island to back country hike around the availability of a reservation here! The food is unbelievably delicious. I had...

Praveen Joseph

4 weeks ago

Best spot on the island for date night :) Incredible seafood, great atmosphere and wonderful service makes it the perfect trifecta for dinner night out in Hilo. All the seafood dishes we tried were ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Diners report exceptional dining experiences, often describing meals as memorable and among the best they've had. The restaurant is considered a "happy place" and ideal for special occasions like date night.

Customer Favorites

Standout dishes include the garlic butter ahi belly, smokey sashimi, striped marlin with clams and Kauai shrimp, and sizzling poke with ogo. The Bananarama cocktail is also highly praised.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant offers a great atmosphere, described as intimate and interesting, with a small, quiet dining room. The service is consistently praised as wonderful, with attentive and friendly staff.

Value & Quality

The restaurant is known for its incredibly fresh, high-quality ingredients cooked with care and respect. The food is perceived as clean and flavorful, highlighting the freshness of ingredients.

Areas for Improvement

The pace of food service was mentioned as a possible area for improvement, suggesting that dishes could be coursed out better, especially given the limited table space.