Moon and Turtle Menu – Hilo, HI

Type : Seafood restaurant

Location : Hilo, HI

Locally sourced seafood stars at this Asian-fusion cafe with a menu that changes frequently. Based on 474 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Moon and Turtle 96720

Address:
51 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: (808) 961-0599

Website:

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Hours

Saturday 5:30–9 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 5:30–9 PM
Friday 5:30–9 PM

Menu

Wines
Zonin Prosecco Cuvée, Italy
Split
$10.00
Adami Garbèl Prosecco Brut, Italy $28.00
Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin, France $90.00
Petit Bourgeois Rosé, France
Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc, California
King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon
Hahn S-L-H Chardonnay, Califomia
Château De Jamnioux Beaujolais, France
Inscription Pinot Noir, Oregon
Hakushika Junmai Ginjo
(300ml bottle)
$10.00
Gekkeikan Nigori Sake
(300ml bottle)
$10.00
Kona Hibiscus Brut Ipa $6.00
Kona Big Wave Golden Ale $6.00
Maui Bikini Blonde Lager $7.00
Maui Big Swell Ipa $7.00
Ola Brew Kiawe Brown Ale $8.00
Ola Brew Dragon Fruit & Lychee Cider $10.00
Big Island Brewhaus Golden Sabbath
(22oz)
$13.00
Big Island Brewhaus Coconut Creme Ale
(22oz)
$13.00
Heineken $5.00
Bud Light $5.00
Small
Smokey Sashimi
Local ahi, kiawe-smoked soy, hawaian chili pepper water, extra-virgin olive oil
$15.00
Ahi Tartare
Local yellowfin, caper mayo, garlic butter anchovy croutons, house pickles, kipu’upu’u farms micro greens, dam fine farms chives
$16.00
Saigon Scampi
Head-on kauai sweet prawns, garlic, wine, butter, mom’s special fish sauce
$16.00
Daikon Salad
Local daikon, local mixed lettuces, farmers’ market tomato, ok farms heart of palm, wasabi soy dressing, nori flakes, shaved bonito
$9.00
Crispy Oxtail Wonton
Fish sauce, citrus, herbs, hawaiian chili, jalapeno
$18.00
Large
Market Fish
Pan roasted local mahi, potato, sour cream, and chive pierogi, braised cabbages, pickled local turnips and sweet onions, roasted bone velouté
$30.00
Mushroom Risotto
Hamakua and shiitake mushrooms, koshihikari rice, white wine, parmesan, truffle oil
$28.00
Portuguese Sausage Puttanesca
House made pappardelie, kulana portuguese sausage, anchovy, capers, olives, hawaiian chili, tomato
$28.00
Desserts
Espresso Affogato With Rusty’s Hawaiian Espresso
Liliko’i Cream Pie By Papa’a Palaoa Bakery
Coconut graham cracker crust filled with liliko’i custard and topped with whip cream
$7.00
Cocoa Roll Cake By Short N Sweet
Light chocolate sponge rolled with whi
$7.00
Cocktails
Kalakaua 75
Zonin prosecco, blue tea infused opihr oriental spiced dry gin, butterfly pea syrup, lemon juice, served up
$11.00
Boulevardier
High west campfire whiskey, campari, caperitif vermouth, on the rocks
$12.00
Moscow Mule
Grey goose melon, lime, cock ‘n bull ginger beer, on the rocks
$11.00
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Cocktail
Blue tea infused opihr oriental spiced london dry gin, house local black pepper syrup, bitters, lemon, served up
$11.00
Kaffir Sutherland Mojito
Kai young coconut shochu, muddled lime and kaffir lime leaves, wilson’s coconut syrup. soda, on the rocks
$11.00
The Silk Road
Stoli vanilla vodka, house chai syrup, coconut h20, on the rocks
$11.00
Aperol Spritz
Zonin prosecco, aperol aperitivo, cock ‘n bull ginger beer, on the rocks
$11.00
The Mr. G
Kadota select maker’s mark, house mango shrub, mint, chili pepper water, soda, salt, on the rocks
$15.00
Non-Alcoholic
Sweet Basil Iced Tea $3.00
Cock ‘N Bull Ginger Beer $5.00
Italian Soda
(Liliko’i, cherry, coconut)
$3.50
Big Island Booch: Ginger Tumeric, $7.00
Others
Pinnacle Vodka $6.00
Tito’s Handmade Vodka $7.00
Stoli Vanilla Vodka $9.00
Grey Goose Vodka/Melon $11.00
Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin $6.00
Blue Tea Infused Opihr Oriental London Dry Gin $10.00
Hendrick’s Gin $12.00
Bacardi Superior Rum $6.00
Whaler’s Dark Rum $7.00
Diplomático Planas Rum $9.00
Kōhana Agricole Rum $10.00
Jack Daniel’s Bourbon $7.00
Jameson Irish Whiskey $8.00
The Sexton Irish Whiskey $9.00
Templeton Rye Whiskey $11.00
Torada Gold Tequila $6.00
Maestro Dobel Diamante $12.00
Disaronno Amaretto $9.00
Pernod Anisette $8.00
Grand Marnier $12.00
Amaro Lucano $9.00
Frangelico $11.00
Campari $9.00

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Reviews

Jessica Davis Gunn
Amazing local spot with family style dishes. The servers pay attention to detail and know the menu well. We had the Smokey tuna sashimi, which isnt pictured because we ate it instantly. The special of the day of a goat rib turnover which was one of the best things we ate here. Highly recommend!

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Casey Elliott
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.

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Jeremiah Scott
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

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Everett Huo
Menu on 7.12.2023 was great! Some dishes were heads and shoulders above others but overall a great experience!

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Magical Pancake
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.

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George Dy
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!

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Ariana Thompson
This is my favorite restaurant in Hilo, and also on the island. You will likely need reservations, and they are closed Mondays.

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DJ Stander
The food was good, however a little expensive for what it was. Pretty limited menu, but apparently, it does change frequently. Service was good. Reservations are pretty much required to get in. I would definitely eat here again but I’m not sure what the fuss is all about.

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Heather Lum
Overall rating: 5

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Craig M Porter Rollins
Always looking for fun out of the way dining experiences. My cute wife wanted to dine here for her birthday! Absolutely delicious the Smoked Sashimi and Portuguese Sausage Campanelle are worth trying. Local ingredients and fresh caught fish.

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