The Seaside Restaurant and Aqua Farm

Overall great service experience. We came in about an hour before close with a party of 3 and we were told there would be about a 15-20 minute wait. We then waited outside for about 10 minutes before getting a table and even though we held them over their close time, our server didn't seem to mind or put any pressure on us to hurry up and leave which gave us plenty of time to enjoy the food! (We promptly left as soon as we could so as not to keep them later than necessary though). My first time trying any sort of authentic Hawaiian food and my experience was incredibly good. The Chirashi Bowl was phenomenal and the Butterfish was a very new flavor to me but a great one nonetheless. All of the fish were extremely fresh tasting and well worth the price. The server we had was also very helpful in ensuring a positive experience with both the food and the wines with great recommendations and even giving us the ability to taste the wines for free before making a decision on them. Overall a very solid experience and a restaurant that I would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Excellent food and service. Koi pond right outside of window. Ordered chicken teriyaki and macadamia nut ono with wasabi pineapple sauce, just awesome.

Rarely open. Kinda expensive. But great

Delicious food and great service

Food is awesome! Great service. Mostly farm fresh.... and excellent place if you love food on the East Side!

Our party of 4 was very pleased in every aspect of our dinner. Blackened ahi, Mac nut crusted ahi, volcano shrimp, poke nachos, raw oysters, and cocktails! Great service! Can't wait to go again and try more flavors!

Absolutely worth every penny the ambience the views the staff and the food made this an unforgettable experience fresh crusty rolls the carrot, ginger soup and my butter fish were amazing

I contacted them over a year in advance of a wedding reception dinner I wanted to have at their restaurant after my elopement. They have been super accommodating and friendly in the process of making the reservation and pre ordering. They called the night before to reconfirm everything. The staff at the restaurant were super friendly and on the ball. Food came out quick and hot! Everyone was very impressed with their meals! They keep mentioning it to me how wonderful the dinner was. We order oysters, some maki rolls, the prime rib (so delicious! Perfect cook), teriyaki chicken, mac encrusted Mahi mahi, bread pudding (to die for!), and mudslide brownies. My wife and I were very pleased wofh the whole experience! The waitress also made sure no ones glass was empty and was so on top of things for such a large group. Thank you Seaside for making our evening so special ❤

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Teriyaki Chicken, Kumamoto Oysters

Great place. The food was delicious and great portions . Staff are wonderful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place the fresh catch was excellent as well, as the shrimp scampi I recommend for dessert get the bread pudding is the best .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We found the Seaside Restaurant just outside Hilo whose family has been serving the community since the 1920s. Their dining rooms overlook very large fishponds - in addition to a restaurant they are an aqua farm.

We enjoyed a delicious pair of cocktails (Pina Colada and a Blue Wave) followed by salad (Seaside Greens) and the Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi. It is served with a Wasabi Cream and Sweet Chili sauce that was delicious. A great night out!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I sat at the bar solo and was given such Ohana attention by the ladies up front. The bar tender Christy is amazing at her skills and so friendly. I had the Hamakua mushrooms because I lived once in Honomu and travelled back to bring my daughter to see family. This dish is probably the BEST dish I've had in my entire very experienced life. Sitting at the bar I was able to have an ocean view and watch all the people come and go who obviously love this restaurant. I did not look around at the dining room so I couldn't rate that part of the atmosphere accurately. The bar itself is spacious and made from gorgeous Koa wood. I chatted with Colin the owner and he gives his restaurant the attention needed and this shows. The lychee martini is delicious & a lovely variety of red wines. I paired the Edamame with the Cab Sav Freak Show. Hats off to a gem in Hilo!
Ex local girl from Da 80s
( Rebecca Vancouver Island ?️)

Vegetarian options: The Hamakua mushrooms is an amazing appetizer !

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic food and service. Everything was good, sashimi, steak, lobster, coffee. Prime rib is the best I've had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sashimi Trio, Calamari Strips, Cheesy Escargot, New York Steak and Lobster

My husband took me here for my birthday in June. The food was delicious! We had Mahi Mahi and Poke nachos. Excellent service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos, Fresh Catch of the Day

Good food, real character, nice & professional staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: New England Clam Chowder, Fresh Catch of the Day