Ponds Hilo - Hawaiian restaurant in Hilo - 135 Kalanianaole St, USA

I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT. I HAVE CELIAC DISEASE AND THIS RESTAURANT DELIVERED. The waiter was literally the most knowledgeable person ever and took so many precautions just for me. He gave me the salad as my side and I took that shrimp with mashed potato. As you can see in the photo I finished all of it in 2 seconds. It was so good. I highly suggest you visit this restaurant one time. Atmosphere was beautiful. There was a person singing. It was just great dining.

Food was 'OK' but priced as high-end. Atmosphere on the water was good except windows in obvious need of cleaning. Our server hardly ever checked on us. Live music was quite nice ('hawaiianized' guitar covers).

The beer was ice cold and the food was good. The service was top notch and everyone was really helpful and friendly. I had the Ruben sandwich nice flavorful corned beef just wish the bread would hold up to the sandwich a bit more, little flimsy for the size of the sandwich. If you seen my other reviews you will know pasta must be al dente and this place nailed it. The fish was fresh and all n all a good experience. Wanna have good food and an ice cold beer. Check this place out

Nice place. Everything was good…..not great. I did enjoy my meal. The Cesear salad was good. I also had the seafood pasta……also good. The atmosphere was quite nice. A guy playing a guitar was very nice. My waiter did a great job. I loved seeing the Koi in the pond next to restaurant. I would come back.

A very relaxed restaurant with bar service and good food. Ideal to enjoy an afternoon with friends and a spectacular view. Good prices !!

Wonderful ambiance, beautiful view of the ocean, and exceptional service! Loved the live music and drinks were excellent drinks. Great spot for a date night or happy hour!

The food was so good! And the setting is so beautiful with the pond, plus the little pond they have for their wish which they give you food to feed then if you want to. The fish looked kind of full so I fed the ducks on the other side they loved it haha. I definitely recommend the captains plate was delicious! Best fish and chips that I have ever had was so yummy. I had the creme brulee for dessert, super good top. I tasted a bite of friends bread pudding which wax also super yummy. I sampled my husbands mushroom and corn soup which had some kind of crouton I loved that too. Service was good, the server recommended his personal favorites when we asked what he liked. Friends did say they forgot a couple beers, but that's alright we did order a lot of stuff between all of us.

What a great place. They were recommended to us. It did not disappoint. Great happy hour and daily specials. We sat by the window and watched the fish. Both of us loved our food and drink choices. Highly recommend.