Moon and Turtle,

51 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, HI 96720

"Easily one of the best fine dining spots on the island. The owners, Mark and Soni, are absolutely lovely people with a keen eye for service and culinary experience. You will not regret spending an evening here."

"Incredible meal at Moon & Turtle. We started with two small plates- smoked sashimi and ahi belly. Then shared the half size of mushroom risotto with the market fish (marlin in an amazing miso coconut brown butter sauce). We couldn't pick just one dessert so we shared the miso cheesecake and macadamia pot de creme. Lychee gin cocktail was also delicious. I will say the risotto and sashimi as staples are both worth the hype and the marlin with the complex sauce was my personal favorite but we loved every single dish. Everything was so fresh with unique flavor combinations. There are so many other items on the menu we want to come back and try. The service is also impeccable. Carson was perfectly attentive and so helpful. She even gave us some recommendations for things to see in the area. Highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait for a second meal here!"

"Enjoyed an incredibly delicious and enjoyable Valentine’s dinner with my boyfriend at Moon and Turtle Once again we had exceptional service and a fabulous meal! I love the quaint and friendly atmosphere of this restaurant. The service here is exceptional— truly first class. The Chef is magnificent. We enjoyed their Lobster Shumai as one of their small plates for an appetizer and the flavors were excellent For our main courses we had their sensational Mushroom Risotto - which is without a doubt the best risotto I’ve ever had. We also shared their Dungenese Crab pasta which was awesome. We both enjoyed their desserts - burnt caramel cheesecake and tangerine creme pot! What an absolutely wonderful evening out and an amazing dinner."

"Been coming here annually. Really great food and friendly. Must make reservations. It's elevated food in Hilo but not pretentious. Highly recommended. The smoked sashimi is absolutely amazing."

"Perfect for a lovely evening out. I would recommend a reservation as the place is small but definitely worth it. The food was phenomenal and so were the drinks."