Moon and Turtle

“Quick review: fantastic meal, unique drinks, and excellent service.”

Boaz Livny★★★★★

An Absolute Must-Visit (Visited 01/2026) If you can get in, this is one of the best culinary experiences we had in Hawaii. Compared with most Hawaiian dining options we came across, this spot stands out as one of our favorites. The dishes are inventive, creative, and utterly delicious. We managed same-day bar seating, which was fantastic. Locals like this place, so it’s difficult to get a table, book in advance. We started with the Smokey Sashimi, A'u Ceviche (Local striped marlin), and the surprisingly fantastic Sizzling 'Tetsuyaki' Poke—definitely not something we'd usually order. For the

Dana Borshchenko★★

I had read somewhere that Moon & Turtle is one of the best restaurants on Big Island. I went in with high hopes. I left hungry, $60 lighter, and genuinely confused about the hype. Let’s start with the positives — the bartender who took my order was friendly and welcoming. That’s about it. The menu is tiny — maybe six items total. Fine, small menus can mean quality and focus. But the execution here was disappointing at best. I waited 45 minutes for my risotto. 45 minutes. By the time it arrived I was starving. And what did I get? Rice in a sauce with raw, unprocessed onion. Not caramelized, not

Samantha Spina★★★★★

Perfected family style dinner experience. Best mojito I have ever had. Loved every dish and drink. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. My server even modified my menu so it was clear which dishes could be modified for my dairy allergy. The dessert was also phenomenal. Highly recommend making reservations and having dinner here at least once when in Hilo!

Rick Sarkar★★★★★

This is a must visit for me every time I'm in town, the food is top notch and the service / ambiance is excellent. Highly recommend the smoked ahi and sizzling poke as starters, mushroom risotto and the catch of the day as entrees. Smoked tonnato caesar very interesting to try if you love caesars with anchovies like I do. The lemon cocktail on HH is delicious. Highly recommend reservations.