About Moon and Turtle
Moon and Turtle sits at 51 Kalakaua St in Hilo. It is a seafood restaurant with bar service and an Asian-fusion focus. Locally sourced seafood leads the menu, and the kitchen changes it often. That keeps the selection close to the season and the catch.
The menu moves through small plates and market fish, with dishes such as Smey Sashimi, ahi belly, poke, and mushroom risotto. Guests choose from sparkling wine, white and rosé wine, red wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. Zonin Prosecco, La Caña Albariño, Calera Pinot Noir, and Kona Big Wave Golden Ale are among the drinks listed. Big Island Brewhaus Golden Sabbath Belgium Style Abbey Ale, Wailuku Brew Works Irish Stout, Big Island Booch Palo Santo Purification Jün, and Athletic Brewing Co. Free Wave Hazy IPA also appear.
The room includes bar seating and limited seating. That setup keeps the pace close and the dining room compact. Orders move from the kitchen to the table in a short, direct flow, with each plate built to be shared or eaten on its own. The focus stays on seafood, but the menu reaches beyond it with rice, sashimi, and cooked dishes.
Wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet are part of the space. Hours run Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9 PM. Monday and Sunday are closed. Moon and Turtle holds a 4.7 rating from 359 reviews.
Seafood with a local line
Moon and Turtle is a seafood restaurant Hilo diners can turn to for locally sourced seafood served in an Asian-fusion cafe setting. The kitchen works from what comes in, then shapes the plate around it. That means the menu changes frequently, so the food on offer follows the season and the market rather than staying fixed.
For a dinner visit, that changing menu matters. It keeps the focus on what is fresh and lets the kitchen move between preparations without locking the room into one narrow style. The result is a place built around seafood first, with an Asian-fusion approach guiding the rest of the plate. It suits a meal where the choice starts with what the kitchen has that night, then moves from there.
A guest who wants a steady repeat order gets a different kind of dinner here. The list shifts, so the table starts with the current seafood, then builds a meal around the night’s pace. See the full menu page for the drinks and dish lineup that sits behind the room’s changing board. The dining room keeps the focus on the plate, and the plate keeps changing with the kitchen’s supply.
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Opening Hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
- Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
- Thursday 5:30–9 PM
- Friday 5:30–9 PM
- Saturday 5:30–9 PM
- Sunday Closed
Good to Know
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Arrive using the accessible car park and enter through the accessible entrance. Once inside, choose seating that suits the visit and use the accessible toilet as needed.
Seafood, sourced close to home, served each night the kitchen opens.
Find the door
Moon and Turtle sits at 51 Kalakaua St in Hilo. Dinner service runs Tuesday to Saturday, and the restaurant is closed on Monday and Sunday. Those evening hours make it a clear stop for a Hilo restaurant hours search that is aimed at dinner, not lunch.
The building includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. It is also listed in the bar category, so the space covers both the meal and the drink side of the visit. For anyone planning the evening, the practical details are straightforward: arrive at the address, come in through the accessible entrance, and settle in for dinner during the open nights.
A dinner plan here starts with the day of the week. Tuesday through Saturday works; Monday and Sunday do not. The address places the restaurant on Kalakaua Street in Hilo, and the accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet support the visit from the curb to the table. Return to the home page for the main restaurant overview before you head out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dinner hours?
Moon and Turtle is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday. Plan an evening visit within that window, especially if you want time to settle in and order at a relaxed pace.
Where is Moon and Turtle located?
Moon and Turtle is at 51 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720, United States. The address places it in Hilo, so guests can map the route before leaving and head straight to the restaurant without guessing the block.
What kinds of drinks are served?
The drink list includes sparkling options, white and rosé wine, red wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. Names on the list include Zonin Prosecco, Calera Pinot Noir, Kona Big Wave Golden Ale, and Big Island Booch kombucha. Guests can choose a drink style before arriving or decide at the table based on the meal.
Is the restaurant accessible?
Moon and Turtle has a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Guests can plan an arrival with step-free access from the car park through to the dining area and restroom.
What type of food does the restaurant serve?
Moon and Turtle is a seafood restaurant with an Asian-fusion menu, and the description says the seafood is locally sourced. The menu changes frequently, so the dishes can shift from one visit to the next. Guests who like to try what is being cooked that night can plan for a meal built around the current menu.
