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What to do and see in Hilo, Hawaii (HI): The Best Food & Drink
The landscape of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is diverse. Beaches of black, gray, brown and white sand give way to mountains and dramatic waterfalls. Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is the only U.S. zoo in a tropical rainforest. A day trip away are snow-capped Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, with observatories near 11,000 feet on both mountains, and Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano. Back in town are a farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and banyan trees planted by celebrities and politicians.
Restaurants in Hilo
1. HANG OUT WITH A LOCAL
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Your paradise here on earth. We offer a playful, genuinely local, experience with a guide who understands the culture, the history, the food, top sites, and knows of cool off-the-beaten path places. Rated the best tours & spiritual retreats in Hawaii. Specializing in small groups, customized tours, and VIP experiences. Ideal itineraries. Native guides. Epic Experiences.
2. Hilo Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,031 reviews
MARKET HOURS: Big Market Days * RECOMMENDED DAY TO VISIT AND SHOP WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY 6:00 am - 4:00 pm. Over 200 Vendors of Local Farmers, Retailers, Food Trucks, Restaurants, Artisans and Crafters. Small Market Days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday and Sunday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. 20 to 30 Vendors. Local Farmers, Retailers, Food Trucks, Restaurants, Artisans and Crafters. *The Hilo Farmers Market is a Must-See Experience on the Big Island. A Local Favorite Food Hub, Selling Tropical Flowers, Orchids and Plants. Specialty Hawaiian Items from Honey Producers, Coffee Growers, and other Food Product Developers. Local Favorite Dishes such as Poke Bowls, Ice Shave, Loco Mocos and More! The Islands Largest Weekly Collection of Artisans, Crafters and Retailers in a Festive Outdoor Atmosphere that Recalls Back to the "Plantation" Days of Early Hilo. Located at the Corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Avenue in Historic Downtown Hilo. Open All Year Round. From Dawn til It's Gone!
Reviewed By nutty_4_nature - Phoenix, United States
The Hilo Farmers Market is always a mandatory stop when we are on the Big Island, we usually will visit on Saturdays and enjoy seeing the normal and exotic fruits and vegetables as well as all of the arts and crafts from local artists. Food trucks serve some good food as well...
3. Hawaiian Crown Plantation & Chocolate Factory
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
We are proud providers of 200% Hawaiian chocolate! How can we be 200% Hawaiian? Our cacao is 100% grown & 100% manufactured into chocolate here in Hilo, Hawaii. When you visit we offer samples of our stone ground, tempered & hand molded chocolate. We also offer a variety of smoothies made from Hawaii grown apple banana & pineapple with low acidity. We feature acai bowls with 11 toppings, coffee, macadamia nuts, cacao brewing tea, European style hot chocolate, frozen banana dipped in our 70% dark chocolate & many other treats. We have our own Hilo farm so we also provide fresh apple banana, pineapple, whole cacao beans & nibs. E komo mai! Please come visit us!
4. Hilo Food Tours
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Our two-hour walking lunch tour will visit 5-6 different establishments throughout downtown Hilo and sample the delicious and exotic flavors found in each dish. These tasty dishes have become a part of the food landscape of Hawaii and are enjoyed by the locals who live here. This tour is not to be missed!
5. Stephen Motherwell
Mo Bettah Kine owner and visionary, Steve Motherwell, serves as a community leader in the newly emerging Hawaii cacao industry. Serving as an active board member on two local cacao groups, East Hawaii Cacao Association, and Cacao Farmers of Hawaii, Steve is connected and well liked by all. His work in this grassroots industry effort aims to expand Hawaiian cacao growing in the fields as well as in market popularity.
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