Moon and Turtle

An Absolute Must-Visit (Visited 01/2026) If you can get in, this is one of the best culinary experiences we had in Hawaii. Compared with most Hawaiian dining options we came across, this spot stands out as one of our favorites. The dishes are inventive, creative, and utterly delicious. We managed same-day bar seating, which was fantastic. Locals like this place, so it’s difficult to get a table, book in advance. We started with the Smokey Sashimi, A'u Ceviche (Local striped marlin), and the surprisingly fantastic Sizzling 'Tetsuyaki' Poke—definitely not something we'd usually order. For the main course, we had the pan-roasted Market Fish (mahi). Everything was spectacular. The vibe is fun, Hawaiian casual, blending high-end seafood quality with inventive dishes and a great bar. Highly r

This is a must visit for me every time I'm in town, the food is top notch and the service / ambiance is excellent. Highly recommend the smoked ahi and sizzling poke as starters, mushroom risotto and the catch of the day as entrees. Smoked tonnato caesar very interesting to try if you love caesars with anchovies like I do. The lemon cocktail on HH is delicious. Highly recommend reservations.

Excellent food, service, and all around experience in Hilo. The crispy rice, smokey sashimi, pan fried ahi belly, mushroom risotto, and seasonal crème pot were simply sublime. Our server, Cody, also curated a great vibe and the entire staff was attentive and friendly. Stop whatever you’re doing and call now for a reservation!

Need reservation to avoid waiting. They asked credit card for reservation. But if you call them for reservation, they will send a link to you to enter credit card. We felt uncomfortable with that and the reservation is still valid. This is a small restaurant that has about 10 tables and 7 bar seats. Food is good and the chef is definitely one of the best in the town. The food portion is small. They suggested us to order two large dishes and two small dishes. But they are not enough for 3 of us even we added one more small dish.

Perfected family style dinner experience. Best mojito I have ever had. Loved every dish and drink. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. My server even modified my menu so it was clear which dishes could be modified for my dairy allergy. The dessert was also phenomenal. Highly recommend making reservations and having dinner here at least once when in Hilo!