Hilo Restaurants

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The Seaside Restaurant: 1790 Kalanianaole, Hilo; (808) 935-8825; The above photo is from the Fish Farm in back of the restaurant. They serve a nice variety of locally raised and/or caught fish (the aholehole and mullet are farm raised) at reasonable prices. Come early if you would like to enjoy the vistas of the surrounding lake and watch the herons perched on the nearby tree, each hoping for a little farm-fed fish of their own. If you arrive later, call first and make reservations as they fill up quickly.

	The Hilo Bay Cafe: 315 Makaala St, Hilo; (808) 935-4939; located in the Walmart shopping center, the Hilo Bay Cafe is great for casual dining with an emphasis on local organic fare. The pork chops and the ravioli are favorites. There is also a food court next door for the budget conscious.

Kay's Lunch Center: 684 Kilauea Av., Hilo; (808) 969-1776; located in downtown Hilo next to the Ace Hardware store; Kay's has a friendly atmosphere and serves a mix of Hawaiian, Japanese and Korean fare with an open salad bar. When they have fresh-caught fish, they fly the appropriate fish flag outside so you what is available. They also have many local favorites such as Ono, Mahi Mahi, Chicken Katsu and Teriyaki.

Ken's House of Pancakes: 1730 Kamehameha Ave.; (808) 935-8711; at the corner of the Hawaii Belt Road and Kamehameha, Ken's serves very reasonably priced meals in large portions and is occasionally visited by Dwayne Douglas Johnson of "Scorpion King" fame; his autograph is on the wall . My favorite is the teriyaki ribeye but the sumo-sized saimin noodles and the tripe stew are local favorites. Come early as Ken's is really popular.

	Uncle Billy's Fish & Steak House: 87 Banyan Drive, Hilo; (808) 935-0861; if you would like some entertainment along with your dinner, Uncle Billy's has local singers performing Hawaiian tunes accompanied by the most graceful hula dancers around. The menu is delicious as well. Follow up that dinner with some Haupia (coconut milk) ice cream at Uncle Billy's Store next door.

	Cafe Pesto: 308 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo; (808) 969-6640; Finally, if fusion cuisine in a casual setting tickles your fancy, Cafe Pesto serves up some of the best food Hilo has to offer in a downtown Hilo setting. Also, their poki salad is the best. (Seafood Risotto shown above)