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Upscale American cuisine in refined ambiance with views of ice & koi ponds, plus live music often.
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Anna Tschida
29 days ago on Google
Super unique setting! Koi pond and Hilo bay right out the windows. Lovely live ukulele music on a Sunday night by a sweet woman. Great teriyaki steak appetizer and a pumpkin corn beef soup that was amazing. Delicious drinks too! Looking forward to returning! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–60
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Hedda Lyman
2 years ago on Google
Ponds is a longtime family favorite for visitors and locals alike. With sweeping views of Reeds Bay and open-air charm, it's perfect for special occasions, date nite, small-group meetups or just a walk-in meal. This restaurant has a friendly & accommodating staff that takes pride in destination dining. Favorite dishes are the Southwest Chopped Salad with Blackened Chicken, Mandarin Ribs, French Dip, and a good old-fashioned Hamburger & Fries. Opt for the garlic fries: shoestring fried potatoes topped with a FRESH garlic seasoning. Ponds serves one of the best Mai Tais in Hilo Town, but the Ricorita and Hawaiian Sunshine Mojito are refreshing as well. Save room for dessert! We like to share the Brownie a la mode with Kona Mud Pie ice cream. Insider tip: make a reservation for dinner service when they have live music and request dinner rolls to help curb your hunger & soak up pre-dinner cocktails. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $30–50 Recommended dishes: Salad Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free of charge parking lot Parking: Off-street parking is a plus. Kid-friendliness: Ponds Hilo's unscreened open-air windows open onto the popular swimming area, Ice Ponds which is known for the icy freshwater springs that feed the brackish waters. Guests can request koi food to feed the koi, red-eared sliders and ducks that float below the restaurant. Ponds also has a keiki menu for kids. Wheelchair accessibility: While the restaurant is small, wheelchair access is acceptable. Call ahead to let the host know you need accessible seating to optimize your experience.
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Mainland Tourist
4 years ago on Restaurant Guru
The Ponds Restaurant has a beautiful setting but if you are not local, don’t bother going. The food (nothing special) & drinks (Mai Tai so sour, couldn’t drink it) were average & our server was ok (understaffed like everywhere) but there is a definite Anti-Tourist feel as locals are treated differently with special tastings of dishes & not expected to tip big. As we left the restaurant, I heard the hostess trying to figure out what table we sat at to scoop up our “tourist tip.” Left a sour taste as much as the parking & entrance fee to Akaka Falls. Oh well, will be staying on our designated side of the island.
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135 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, Hawaii, USA
Features
Outdoor seating
Сredit cards accepted
Wi-Fi
Parking
Booking
Wheelchair accessible
Delivery
Takeaway
TV
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 11AM-9PM |
| MondayMon | 11AM-9PM |
| TuesdayTue | Closed |
| WednesdayWed | Closed |
| ThursdayThu | 11AM-9PM |
| FridayFri | 11AM-9PM |
| SaturdaySat | 11AM-9PM |
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