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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
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American, Bar, Seafood, Polynesian, Hawaiian
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Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Our go-to dinner spot in Hilo. Great fresh fish with a variety of preparations. The beef and chicken are similarly top notch. Excellent bar. Recommend the cocktail flight where you can try your favorite drink with a variety of fruit juices. Nice staff, great atmosphere....For one meal here this time we had nice live music.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 5 days ago

Top notch setting, food, and service. We called ahead for group of 10, including highchair. Table w/water all set. Cool!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Food was okay but the service is horrible. Being from a local business we were treated very poorly and spoken down on, waitress is a liar makes up drama to create a scean so we would leave.since when asking for a bigger table to increase...business a problem. Your waitress lies and you should know it. Longest waits of 45 min to get a crampy table to only pay 400 to 500$ on microwave foods. Level up Pam Owen’s owner. Your management and staff have disrespected my person and family. I reached out to you last year to report this was going on thinking things would be different we went back due to no where to eat late in Hilo after working long hrs to be told after waiting 30 min that we would not be served. Sounds like a personal problem Pam.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Service was great didn’t have to wait long and prices were reasonable for Hawaii. Food was very good never had Korean bbq ribs before really tasty but a little more grizzle, then I like.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

This was a perfect lunch spot. Outdoor, covered seating with great food and live music. The bar offered good drinks too. We both loved our food and would definitely return here again and again. It was busy so reservations recommended.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We absolutely loved this place. We had the vegetarian pasta which was amazing! We also liked the atmosphere,. Our server Sandi D was wonderful!! Very friendly and courteous!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

This spot is in a delightful spot in Hilo. Lunch service was busy but staff had plenty of time for everyone. Service was efficient and very friendly. Food was delicious. Plenty of parking nearby. Would definitely eat here again

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 13 February 2024

Our first meal on the Big Island. We chose Pineapple's because it was open air. Service was really friendly and fast. The place is touristy (drinks come with maraschino cherries and pineapple wedges) but the food was great and fresh, including the catch of the...day (ono).More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 1 February 2024

We stopped in for an early dinner after our flight from the Mainland. I was surprised at how busy it was. We were given a 25 minute waiting time or we could eat at the bar. We chose to eat at the bar. I ordered...the Coconut-crusted Fresh catch and my partner ordered the Fresh Catch which that day was Ono. Mine was served with grilled pineapple, seasonal stirfry veggies topped with Teiyaki glaze and a garlic beurre blanc. I couldn't believe how delicious this was. For dessert I ordered the Haupia Dream, a yummy coconut cream dessert on a shortbread crust topped with toasted coconut and mac nuts. I love Mama's Fish House on Maui, and this dish compares to their food but with less atmosphere and much cheaper price! Service was great. I highly recommend this place.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 23 January 2024

This palce is open to the streets and very busy, still full after 3PM. Service was OK and food was good. My wife had portobello sandwich and fries, the latter were excellent and sandwich was OK. I had the dynamite fish plate, which was like...a stir fry of zucchini and ahi over rice. Proved to be very tasty. We definitely would go back, very comfortable and prices were OK.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 18 January 2024 via mobile

The trip advisor picture for this place looks appetizing..AND the food is just that..incredibly good…all fish dishes are made with catch of the day..but very good…our day is was made from Ono…the fish and chips were perfect and a different taste from the usual Cod...source..this place is busy but the service is excellent..a must stop in HiloMore

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 15 January 2024 via mobile

The food was amazing here!! Drinks awesome 👌 TOP Notch experience and food!! A must try if in this area. Live the sampler drinks

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 14 January 2024 via mobile

This place was suggested by our Uber driver and appeared to be busy and popular so my daughter and I decided to go. Unfortunately…Didn’t realize we would be rushed out before finishing. We waited about 15 mins to be seated, not bad at all. We...ordered clam chowder, it was very tasty! Kalua and pineapple salsa nachos which were MID at best, had to order an extra side of kalua pork because they were skimpy on the serving amount given. My daughter got a glass of pineapple juice and I ordered the Mai Tai sampler, both were good. Then I ordered port for dessert. And after my first sip of my port our waitress told us that people were waiting for our table. Since I had already paid the tab, I felt rushed so I shot the rest of my SIPPING DESSERT WINE, and left. Mind you there were a few tables around us of folks that had been there much longer than us. From the pic of us being seated with our drinks to when we were rushed to leave was a total of 56 mins. Won’t be coming back or suggesting this place to others. I’ll be sure to make a TikTok video review of my experience as well.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 12 January 2024 via mobile

Great lunch spot, we stopped while visiting Hilo. The food was fresh and hot and delicious. I had the swordfish fish and chips and it was excellent the sweet potato fries and chipotle ranch sauce was perfect. My partner had the pineapple burger which was...wonderful. Definitely visit here while in Hilo!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 7 January 2024 via mobile

Really awesome lunch in Hilo. One of the best meals we had on the island. We walked in around 1pm, weekday, seated immediately. Restaurant was quite busy despite it being the off-season. Alicia was our server. Efficient, friendly. Food - ordered the Hurricane Furikake Shrimp...to start. Nice fresh shrimp, not over battered. Furikake added to the texture but can’t say the flavor really popped. Entrees - Fish and chips and the daily Mahi Mahi special served with pasta. Loved the fish and chips. The fish of the day was Mahi but it was Salmon instead, which was fine. Still really delicious, again, not over battered. Loved the accompanying Mango slaw. Flavorful, fresh, crunchy. Daily Mahi special was also tasty. All the fish was super fresh and everything was great. Drinks were nice and strong. Would absolutely come again on our next trip to Hilo. Great spot.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Looks like the salads, seared scallops, grilled fish, raw, cubed, seasoned fished called “poke” and their jasmine rice sides with the entrees are all gluten free.
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PINEAPPLE'S ISLAND FRESH CUISINE, Hilo - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - Tripadvisor

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Pineapple's Island Fresh Cuisine is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
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