Moon and Turtle is a unique brand that offers a delightful dining experience with its fusion of Asian flavors and creative dishes. Known for its intimate ambiance and exceptional service, Moon and Turtle has garnered a reputation for providing an extraordinary culinary journey. The restaurant's menu features a variety of delectable offerings, including sashimi, small plates, and mouth-watering brussel sprouts. Diners also rave about the wild boar, mushroom risotto, and salted fish dishes, which showcase the chef's mastery of flavors. With a focus on quality ingredients and innovative techniques, Moon and Turtle aims to provide guests with a memorable dining experience that blends tradition with contemporary creativity. Whether you are a local or a visitor, Moon and Turtle invites you to explore its flavors and indulge in a culinary adventure that will satisfy your palate and leave you wanting more.
Amenities and More
- Kerbside pickup
- Coffee
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Small plates
- Free of charge street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Bar on site
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Solo dining
- Tourists
- Dinner reservations recommended
Reviews
Been coming here annually. Really great food and friendly. Must make reservations. It's elevated food in Hilo but not pretentious. Highly recommended. The smoked sashimi is absolutely amazing.
Enjoyed an incredibly delicious and enjoyable Valentine’s dinner with my boyfriend at Moon and Turtle Once again we had exceptional service and a fabulous meal! I love the quaint and friendly atmosphere of this restaurant. The service here is exceptional— truly first class. The Chef is magnificent.
We enjoyed their Lobster Shumai as one of their small plates for an appetizer and the flavors were excellent For our main courses we had their sensational Mushroom Risotto - which is without a doubt the best risotto I’ve ever had. We also shared their Dungenese Crab pasta which was awesome. We both enjoyed their desserts - burnt caramel cheesecake and tangerine creme pot!
What an absolutely wonderful evening out and an amazing dinner.
Perfect for a lovely evening out. I would recommend a reservation as the place is small but definitely worth it. The food was phenomenal and so were the drinks.
Amazing restaurant !! Affordable fancy food in Hilo ! Only been a couple times and I’d definitely go many more. Can’t believe it took me years to try it. The dishes seem to update daily depending on fresh ingredients available at that time. Always something new! Personally I could eat the small dishes all night and pass on the main course lol
Friendly neighborhood spot, fun staff, great food options and yummy cocktails. Even though they were very busy they sat us quickly and they even celebrated a birthday for one of their regulars. Parking can be hard to find, and the area can be a little nervous after dark but highly recommend this place.
The meal and service at Moon and Turtle was great. We made a reservation in advance and ordered virtually everything on the menu. I particularly enjoyed the beef shank campanelle pasta, Smokey sashimi in Kiawe-smoked soy, and the garlic butter ahi belly. I wasn’t taken by the local abalone or the panko-crusted ono, but glad I tried. Definitely one of the better restaurants in the area - and for good reason. Will be back to sample the rotating menu when I come back!
They require reservations but was able to accommodate us without one. We picked some porridge based dishes. The mushroom risotto is banging. Get that for sure. The main dish can easily feed 2 people and 3 with one other dish. We picked the market fish. The ginger in our mahi mahi was very overpowering so not as enjoyable but overall good. Overall a different angle on food and very welcome overall if you're looking for something than the usual pupus.
I love their food so much and everything was perfect! If you have a special time at Hilo, please make a reservation here!
Location
51 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720, United States
Hours
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