Moon and Turtle - Hilo

We are foodies and this place did not disappoint. We originally had dinner table reservations but for later than we actually needed (didn't know that when we booked a quick call got us moved up earlier but from a table to the bar...and that turned out to be a great thing! The menu is the same but we got to enjoy the conversation and direct recommendations of our bartender/server she was awesome! The menu is always changing but the choices are wonderful. The drinks were so tasty and the food was exceptional. We chose 5 courses of sharable plates plus dessert...and that was just right for the 2 of us. (Actually, we had 4 selections but 5 courses...one was worth repeating. The dining pace never felt rushed nor were we ever left unattended (even though our server was so busy with all the others...not an easy feat in this hopping place. Based on the size of the restaurant, I suspect that getting reservations in advance is advisable...but again, the bar area was perfect for us on short notice. The atmosphere/vibe was lively and enjoyable; the decor is a quirky blend of art and miscellany added to the experience. We highly recommend this and will definitely be back should we ever be here again (although, as for many, 6 time zones away doesn't make for a frequent trip .

We dined here for dinner, and let me tell you, the appetizers were so good. The mushroom risotto was so on point. The fish of the day was absolutely delicious! We finished off with the Basque cheesecake, and oh my goodness, it was baked to perfection. That caramel? It took the dessert from zero to hero!

We had a very enjoyable experience at Moon and Turtle! We made reservations for a Saturday on a Tuesday earlier that week and the only available table for 2 was the bar at 5:30pm. Turns out it was the best seat in the house. The bartender, who was also one of the owners, was very sweet and attentive. The food was amazing. We ordered the smokey sashimi, mushroom risotto, and the cheesecake. All were excellent. I also had the lychee press cocktail that I recommend. We would visit Hilo again just to eat at this restaurant!

Glad we were able to get a table here on Wednesday night read so much about this place, been wanting to try it for a while. We were a party of five and decided to try everything on the menu. Some dishes were fabulous, 4+ stars: smoked sashimi, ahi belly, sizzling poke, pasta with sausage. All desserts were yummy cheesecake, ice cream, sorbet, pot de creme with blueberry compote. A few things just missed the mark for us for example, the risotto was a bit overcooked; market fish would have been even better without the breading. Service was kind and attentive. Easy going vibe in the dining room.

Food was absolutely delicious- I could eat the Kiawe smoked sashimi every day- SO good! High quality, fresh, and reasonably priced. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back.