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[Carey]

So very few stellar places, but with their new venue, Hilo Bay Cafe for always spot on service & food

The Ponds on Kalanianaoli Hilo is a good place for that afternoon time most are closed, and they do utilize many local ingredients (Sturgeon Sunday with LOCAL sturgeon!) with a great view of Ice Pond
Seaside further down Kalanianaole is good for egret watching on their patio seating overlooking the pond where some of their fish comes from

this list is not stellar, but has a consistent quality that makes them many repeats for us (and a couple of them are patio dog friendly, which makes them Kiko favs...

PukaPuka Kitchen on Kamehameha (bayfront) Hilo- good lamb & curries
Dons Grill on Hinano Hilo- nothing spectacular, EXCEPT the service is always spot on & everything is always consistently prepared
Lucys on Kilauea Hio always boisterous, usually quick service & a good variety usually consistently prepared
Bears on Keawe in Hilo for souffled eggs (though do miss Terry's attitude...off putting at first, fun from there on)
Isles Cafe on Lihiwai in Hilo - take out their Friday Fish & Chips & eat it by the bay, or in Liliokalani Gardens - can be enough for 2
Tinas Garden & Chang Mai for Thai...I am bunching them together, as both have good food, Chang Mai has a better decor with their remodel (Full Moon seems to have changed enough that I am not as sure of them)

Spoonfuls in Keaau is a rarity in our area that is clean, nice decor & consistent nicely seasoned food with usually good service

Peles Kitchen in Pahoa is a great Sunday Morning breakfast spot

And there is always the Manta Ray Bar in Keauhou...well not for anything but their night time view..