Hilo Bay Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Hilo Bay Cafe, a gem in Hilo, HI offering a unique fusion of New American, Hawaiian, and Sushi Bar cuisines. With a diverse menu catering to a mixed crowd, from seafood lovers to vegetarians, this cafe provides an unforgettable dining experience. The picturesque view of Hilo Bay from the lanai adds to the charm of this establishment. Customers rave about the quality sushi, seafood dishes, and creative cocktails. The atmosphere is top-notch, making it an ideal spot for special occasions or casual gatherings. Don't miss out on the Taro Burger, locally brewed beers, or the delightful Thai peanut Udon. With accommodating staff and a relaxing ambiance, Hilo Bay Cafe is a must-visit destination for a memorable dining experience.
LUNCH MENU
Onion Rings
salt, vinegar, garlic
French Onion Soup
Classic Hand-Cut Fries
truffle mayo, ketchup
Warm Bread Du Jour
balsamic olive oil
Chilled Edamame
Grilled Shishito Peppers
green goddess dressing, macadamia + sunflower seed dukka, cotija, cilantro
Parmesan Custard
roasted eggplant + red peppers, basil-macadamia pesto, house marinara sauce, toasted rosemary bread
Dill Potatoes + Salmon
roasted dill yukon potatoes, smoked salmon, cucumbers, scallion crema, micro greens
Ceviche Tostadas
crispy corn tortillas + shichimi togarashi, guacamole, assorted fish + seafood, white onion, shiso, lime, hawaiian salt, pickled fresno peppers, microgreens
Hamachi
yellowtail
Shake
salmon
Maguro
ahi
Uni
sea urchin
Tamago
egg
Ebi
shrimp
Unagi
freshwater ee
Hotategai
shredded scallops
Tobiko
flying fish roe
Masago
smelt roe
Ikura
salmon roe
Tako
octopus
Warabi
fiddle fern, cucumber, avocado, crispy quinoa, teriyaki aioli
Spider
tempura soft shell crab, mayo, cucumber, tobiko
Makai
roasted unagi, tempura crisps, avocado, teriyaki aioli
Rainbow
crab, cucumber, avocado, ahi, salmon
Kalbi Pork
grilled kalbi pork, cucumber, jalapeno, sweet heat pickled carrots, green onion, miso mayo, sesame seeds
Salmon Furikake
salmon, grilled asparagus, avocado, yuzu mayo, crispy garlic, furikake
Torched Hamachi
hamachi, avocado, snap peas, blistered shishito peppers, shichimi togarashi, chili oil, house ponzu, microgreens
Tekka Maki
ahi
California
crab, cucumber, avocado, masago
Shinko Maki
pickled daikon
Kappa Maki
cucumber
Spicy Tuna
ahi, spicy mayo, tobiko, cucumber
Aina
Traditional
sashimi + poke, tamago, masago, ocean salad, nori, sushi rice
Crab Cake
mixed greens, heart of palm, grape tomatoes, house-made wonton chips, sweet chili mayo, honey-sesame vinaigrette
Miso Butterfish
romaine, edamame, furikake croutons, red cabbage, misoyaki butterfish, creamy miso dressing
Tataki
mixed greens, cucumber, heart of palm, grape tomatoes, shichimi togarashi, sliced + seared ahi, creamy ponzu sauce, radish microgreens, yuzu-wasabi dressing
Banyan Burger
secret seasoned lb beef patty, cheddar, island sauce, crispy tabasco onions, romaine, sweet heat pickles, brioche bun
Taro-Quinoa Veggie Burger
carrots, beets, cucumber, mixed greens, basil mayo, brioche bun
Kalbi Cheesesteak
korean bbq marinated sliced pork, telera roll, mozzarella, bell peppers, kalbi sauce, sweet heat pickled red onions
Chicken + Hummus Wrap
crispy hamakua mushrooms, herb-roasted chicken, roasted garlic hummus, cucumber, tomato, feta, flax dressing
Fresh Catch Fish + Chips
kona longboard beer batter, hand-cut fries, petite salad with white balsamic vinaigrette, lemon-caper tartar sauce
Hamakua Mushroom Pot Pie
Chicken
yellow curry vegetable filling, pastry crust, mixed greens side salad
Bombay Fried Chicken Bow
curry + buttermilk fried chicken thighs, bombay potatoes, mint-cilantro chimichurri, curry yogurt slaw, sweet heat pickled red onions
Cheesy Pasta
Chuggin Nuggets
fried chicken, sauteed broccoli,awesome sauce, choice of hand-cut fries, potato salad, or jicama slaw
Keiki Fresh Catch
fried chicken, sauteed broccoli,awesome sauce, choice of hand-cut fries, potato salad, or jicama slaw
Mixed Greens Salad
Crab Cakes
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Jicama-Lilikoi Slaw
Potato Salad
Sweet Heat Pickles
Onion Rings
salt, vinegar, garlic
French Onion Soup
Classic Hand-Cut Fries
truffle mayo, ketchup
Warm Bread Du Jour
balsamic olive oil
Chilled Edamame
Grilled Shishito Peppers
green goddess dressing, macadamia + sunflower seed dukka, cotija, cilantro
Parmesan Custard
roasted eggplant + red peppers, basil-macadamia pesto, house marinara sauce, toasted rosemary bread
Dill Potatoes + Salmon
roasted dill yukon potatoes, smoked salmon, cucumbers, scallion crema, micro greens
Ceviche Tostadas
crispy corn tortillas + shichimi togarashi, guacamole, assorted fish + seafood, white onion, shiso, lime, hawaiian salt, pickled fresno peppers, microgreens
Shrimp
sesame-garlic
Hamachi
yellowtail
Shake
salmon
Maguro
ahi
Uni
sea urchin
Tamago
egg
Ebi
shrimp
Unagi
freshwater ee
Hotategai
shredded scallops
Tobiko
flying fish roe
Masago
smelt roe
Ikura
salmon roe
Tako
octopus
Warabi
fiddle fern, cucumber, avocado, crispy quinoa, teriyaki aioli
Spider
tempura soft shell crab, mayo, cucumber, tobiko
Makai
roasted unagi, tempura crisps, avocado, teriyaki aioli
Rainbow
crab, cucumber, avocado, ahi, salmon
Kalbi Pork
grilled kalbi pork, cucumber, jalapeno, sweet heat pickled carrots, green onion, miso mayo, sesame seeds
Salmon Furikake
salmon, grilled asparagus, avocado, yuzu mayo, crispy garlic, furikake
Torched Hamachi
hamachi, avocado, snap peas, blistered shishito peppers, shichimi togarashi, chili oil, house ponzu, microgreens
Tekka Maki
ahi
California
crab, cucumber, avocado, masago
Shinko Maki
pickled daikon
Kappa Maki
cucumber
Spicy Tuna
ahi, spicy mayo, tobiko, cucumber
Aina
Traditional
sashimi + poke, tamago, masago, ocean salad, nori, sushi rice
Crab Cake
mixed greens, heart of palm, grape tomatoes, house-made wonton chips, sweet chili mayo, honey-sesame vinaigrette
Miso Butterfish
romaine, edamame, furikake croutons, red cabbage, misoyaki butterfish, creamy miso dressing
Tataki
mixed greens, cucumber, heart of palm, grape tomatoes, shichimi togarashi, sliced + seared ahi, creamy ponzu sauce, radish microgreens, yuzu-wasabi dressing
Grilled Striploin Au Poivre
oz seasoned striploin, garlic butter, hamakua mushroom + cognac sauce, gorgonzola au gratin, shishito peppers + onions, chives
French Onion Short Ribs
braised beef short ribs, spatzle, onion jus, alii mushrooms + kale, caramelized onions, pickled mustard seeds, swiss cheese
Duck Duck Demi
roasted duck breast + confit leg, carrot-ginger puree, pickled fresno peppers, sauteed snap peas, grand marnier + orange duck demi-glace
Miso Butter Garlic Udon
rayu, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, red bell pepper, sweet heat pickled carrots, sesame seeds
Ginger Chicken
ginger-brined grilled chicken thighs, lap cheong rice, sauteed bok choy, cold ginger + scallion relish
Banyan Burger
secret seasoned lb beef patty, cheddar cheese, island sauce, crispy tabasco onions, romaine, sweet heat pickles, brioche bun, hand-cut fries
Taro-Quinoa Veggie Burger
carrots, beets, cucumber, mixed greens, basil mayo, brioche bun, hand-cut fries
Maui Rum Bbq Ribs
ancho chile rub, cheesy jalapeno biscuit, lilikoi slaw
Hamakua Mushroom Pot Pie
Chicken
yellow curry vegetable filling, pastry crust, mixed greens side salad
Cheesy Pasta
Chuggin Nuggets
fried chicken, sauteed broccoli,awesome sauce, choice of hand-cut fries, potato salad, or jicama slaw
Keiki Fresh Catch
fried chicken, sauteed broccoli,awesome sauce, choice of hand-cut fries, potato salad, or jicama slaw
S I D E S A U T E E D B R O C C O L I
Mixed Greens Salad
Crab Cakes
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Jicama-Lilikoi Slaw
Potato Salad
Sweet Heat Pickles
Garlic Butter Sauteed Kale + Mushroom
Salt + Pepper Roasted Shishito Peppers
Lap Cheong Rice
White Chocolate + Craisin Cookie
cast-iron baked white chocolate + cranberry cookie, tahitian vanilla ice cream, toasted macadamia nuts
Molten Chocolate Lav A Cake
creme anglaise, berry coulis, kona coffee ice cream
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler
streusel topping, tahitian vanilla ice cream
Gooey Butter Cake
butter cake, coconut blondie crust, salted caramel, banana, toasted coconut, toasted macadamia nuts, whipped cream
A Hui Ho U
woodford reserve bourbon, kahlua coffee liqueur, trader vics macadamia nut liqueur, tahitian vanilla ice cream
Hilo Home Made Ice Cream
Keiki Sundae
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Dinner Menu
dessert Menu
White Chocolate + Craisin Cookie
cast-iron baked white chocolate + cranberry cookie, tahitian vanilla ice cream, toasted macadamia nuts
Molten Chocolate Lav A Cake
creme anglaise, berry coulis, kona coffee ice cream
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler
streusel topping, tahitian vanilla ice cream
Gooey Butter Cake
butter cake, coconut blondie crust, salted caramel, banana, toasted coconut, toasted macadamia nuts, whipped cream
A Hui Ho U
woodford reserve bourbon, kahlua coffee liqueur, trader vics macadamia nut liqueur, tahitian vanilla ice cream
Hilo Home Made Ice Cream
Keiki Sundae
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Kindred Spirits
th hawaii distiller hawaiian kona coffee spirits, fratello hazelnut liqeuer, godiva chocolate liqeuer, hawaiian chili simple, coconut milk, chocolate syrup
Berry Float
strawberry-guava puree, raspberry sorbet, freixenet cava
Lime Cheesecake
th hawaii distiller hawaiian vodka, kula toasted coconut rum, lime juice, coco lopez cream of coconut