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May 2023 by Casey Elliott
Friendly neighborhood spot, fun staff, great food options and yummy cocktails. Even though they were very busy they sat us quickly and they even celebrated a birthday for one of their regulars. Parking can be hard to find, and the area can be a little nervous after dark but highly recommend this place.Food: 5/5
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April 2023 by Jeremiah Scott
Amazing restaurant !! Affordable fancy food in Hilo ! Only been a couple times and I’d definitely go many more. Can’t believe it took me years to try it. The dishes seem to update daily depending on fresh ingredients available at that time. Always something new! Personally I could eat the small dishes all night and pass on the main course lol
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February 2023 by Magical Pancake
They require reservations but was able to accommodate us without one. We picked some porridge based dishes. The mushroom risotto is banging. Get that for sure. The main dish can easily feed 2 people and 3 with one other dish. We picked the market fish. The ginger in our mahi mahi was very overpowering so not as enjoyable but overall good. Overall a different angle on food and very welcome overall if you're looking for something than the usual pupus.
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February 2023 by Vivian C
Very unique flavors and Asian fusion. Chef level foods with reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
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February 2023 by Mobile24154321408
Food is excellent and chef created. Delicious and unusual choices. If he has the Brussels sprouts, don’t miss them. Best I’ve ever eaten. Food is served family style so you can sample several dishes. Menu changes regularly but we’ve never been disappointed. Definitely get a reservation in advance. The atmosphere is casual yet classy and service was excellent.
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February 2023 by homeinthemountains
We were able to get a last minute table atMoon and Turtle. It was a great meal, our server was fabulous and the ambiance pleasing. We shared the Smokey Sashimi and it was superb. My son had the Portuguese sausage Campanella and I had the veggie chili with polenta cakes. We would highly recommend both dishes. Be sure and make a reservation.
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February 2023 by Geoff P.
This was a tough call between 4 and 5 stars, but the excellent quality of the service pushed it over the finish line. The menu is an eclectic mix, some of which was outstanding (Portuguese pasta), some was excellent (the sashimi), and others were puzzling (the Kona crab). The cocktail menu was excellent, and the service was outstanding. My better half and I consider ourselves pretty adventurous eaters, so we'd definitely go back!
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January 2023 by minipoodlemama
We have been on Maui and the Big Island for 3 weeks. Ate out a lot. This was the BEST, most imaginative meal we had. The tuna sashimi with smoked soy sauce was outstanding. The sizzling poke was even better. The smell, sound and taste are hard to describe. Very inventive. The steamed Mahi on congee was also fabulous. We loved our server and highly recommend this restaurant for fresh, local ingredients which lean heavily towards Asian. We will be back.
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January 2023 by Craig M Porter Rollins
Always looking for fun out of the way dining experiences. My cute wife wanted to dine here for her birthday! Absolutely delicious the Smoked Sashimi and Portuguese Sausage Campanelle are worth trying. Local ingredients and fresh caught fish.
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January 2023 by Ariana Thompson
This is my favorite restaurant in Hilo, and also on the island. You will likely need reservations, and they are closed Mondays.Food is excellent and they've never had a dish that I didn't love. They change the menu daily. They don't have a website but you can see the menu ahead of time on Facebook.My husband and I went together and our 3 small plates, one entree, one dessert, 2 cocktails, and two glasses of wine was $150 before tip. This is an ideal place for 4 or 6 people because then you can just order all the small plates and 2 entrees and try everything.Mushroom risotto, Brussels sprouts, sizzling ahi poke, and smoked sashimi are all incredible and often on the menu. We had a mu congee that was a small plate special the night we went (they posted the fish on Instagram so you can see what you're eating!) and it was also delicious.Eating here is really a great experience and it's now the first place I think of when I have something to celebrate or someone is visiting from out of town.
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January 2023 by Tiffany I.
This place absolutely amazed me. I love the idea of accessible fine dining and this place does an amazing job of it. The food really does speak for itself! We started off with the filet mignon ceviche, which was sooo good that we had to order it again. We also had the mushroom risotto and tuna belly. They were both delicious but the mushroom risotto was definitely out of this world. Our main dish was the portuguese sausage campanelle which was amazing as well. I usually don't care much fore red sauce pastas but this completely changed my view on that. We ended the night with the ice creams because that was all they had left! The staff was so attentive and their service was impeccable. My boyfriend had accidentally dropped one of his chopsticks and our servers had heard it and brought over a new pair immediately without us even asking yet!!! Everything was absolutely amazing and this definitely was my favorite restaurant during my stay in Hilo. The perfect place to spend my birthday dinner!
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January 2023 by Princess Mae V.
Moon & Turtle sets a high standard for its food quality and ensures that guests receive that same quality. The restaurant is small with a great atmosphere for date nights or small gatherings. We saw reviews that it was a small and popular space so we made sure to make reservations. We got a few small and large plates with drinks. I got the lemon drop drink and thoroughly enjoyed it, never had anything like it before. Everything was spot on! I also loved that your glass of water is never half empty here. Spectacular service and food.
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January 2023 by Marissa K.
Arrived at 8+ pm after a 6 mile hike with dirty shoes and messy hair. Got turned away as the restaurant is full but we said we will wait for a table to open up and glad we did! We are lactose intolerant and they were able to accommodate. We had the Smokey sashimi and my husband said it's the best sashimi he had. I love our vegan truffle risotto. Simple yet full of flavors. The highlight was the Mahi Mahi congee. We wanted to taste Mahi Mahi and we were not disappointed. Best fish congee ever! I'm surprised at how good and creative the food are. I told my husband this is as good as other Michelin star restaurants we have been to. So I looked up on the chef and I understand why there is such a hidden gem in Hilo. Will fly 6 hours here for food again. Love it!
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January 2023 by Hae A.
The mushroom risotto, catch of the day, and ahi belly were the best dishes for me. The sizzling plate ahi poke was prolly my last favorite, but I have discovered I don't like the texture of ahi poke so entirely a me thing. Honestly, the food on big island overall had been pretty disappointing to me so this restaurant was a breath of fresh air for me.
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January 2023 by Raymond N.
Best restaurant on the east side period! Been several times and its super consistent, nice staff, and high quality ingredients thats not overpriced. If your looking for a nice bistro, romantic dinner, look no further..get the mushroom risotto, you wont be disappointed
