About Hilo Town Tavern

Hilo Town Tavern is one of those places you notice right away when you’re walking through downtown Hilo, and once you step inside, it quickly feels familiar. Located at 168 Keawe St, Hilo Town Tavern sits right in the heart of town, making it an easy stop whether you’re meeting friends after work, grabbing a casual bite, or easing into a laid-back night out. As an American restaurant with a strong local vibe, it balances comfort and character without trying too hard. The atmosphere leans relaxed and social, which makes it just as good for a quick visit as it is for settling in and staying awhile.

From the start, Hilo Town Tavern gives off that classic neighborhood energy, where comfort food and conversation go hand in hand. The menu focuses on familiar American favorites, making it easy to find something satisfying whether you’re hungry for a full meal or just a quick bite. Small plates work well for sharing, while heartier comfort food options are ideal if you’re craving something filling and familiar. Pairing food with drinks feels natural here, especially with a lineup that includes beer, wine, cocktails, and a solid selection of spirits, along with coffee for those slower moments.

Service options add to the flexibility of Hilo Town Tavern, which is part of what keeps people coming back. Outdoor seating offers a casual way to enjoy the Hilo breeze, while dine-in service keeps things social and lively inside. Takeaway and delivery make it easy to enjoy your favorites at home, and no-contact delivery adds extra convenience when needed. Happy-hour food and drinks bring extra energy during peak times, while late-night food keeps the place relevant even as the evening rolls on.

Overall, Hilo Town Tavern feels like a spot designed for real people and real moments, where good food, drinks, and company naturally come together in a setting that stays easy, approachable, and consistently inviting without feeling overdone.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ No-contact delivery

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Live music

+ Serves local specialty

+ Sport

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Happy-hour drinks

+ Happy-hour food

+ Late-night food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Catering

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Gender-neutral toilets

+ Toilet

+ Wi-Fi

+ Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Trendy

Crowd

Crowd

+ Groups

+ Tourists

+ University students

Planning

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Parking

Pets

Pets

+ Dogs allowed

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168 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720

Reviews

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You seat yourself. Welcoming staff and the food was flavorful. We ordered the cheese steak and the chicken club. Yummy

- Shanna Reyna -

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This place was such a fun vibe on a Monday night! We came here and it was open mic night. Locals were singing and doing stand up comedy. It was such a blast. The food was amazing! We had the nachos, lava burger , burrito and lemon pepper chicken wings. My husband said the LAVA BURGER was the best burger he ever had. Sooo good! Even though it was busy, the service was very good too!

- Rachel S -

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Great chill vibe. Food was tremendous. Staff was helpful and real and kind. Try the loaded tots and the hangover burger you won’t regret either.

- John Correia -

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Finally checked out this popular downtown Hilo tavern and man the food was fantastic! We tried the pickle trio and the fish and chips. The burgers coming out of the back looked amazing. Good service, cool atmosphere, pool tables, outdoor patio, and live music was just beginning. Loved it

- David Booth -

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After spending some time at Lyman Museum, we desired lunch and a Yelp search led us to Hilo Town Tavern. Walking through the entrance we were greeted by a server who also doubled as a bartender. We proceeded to order the following: Mai Tai’s, Jamaican Jerk seasoned chicken tenders (wife) and the Lava burger (me)…both orders with the hand cut tavern fries. Since the restaurant was fairly empty, our orders came out fairly quickly. Both of our orders arrived hot and were very flavorful. As we enjoyed our meals and sipped our deliciously strong Mai Tai’s, we enjoyed people watching and eavesdropping on the conversations held by locals. Throughout our visit, the server did a great job of checking in on us. If you’re in Hilo and have a yearning for some delicious food and strong drinks, I recommend checking out Hilo Town Tavern. My only regret is that we did not visit during a karaoke night!

- Raheem Alli -

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The karaoke on the Wednesday night I was there was a lot of fun. Everybody was having a blast. I was just the quiet guy grabbing a bit of some chicken tenders at the bar, but I was happy that the atmosphere was very cheerful and jubilant. Put me in a good mood seeing people sing. The food was good, and the bathroom was good, too.

- Jeffrey Viviani -

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