Moon and Turtle
About
The local business Moon and Turtle in Hawaii (Big Island) is a restaurant at 51 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720, United States, and it has built a following for its seafood-forward cooking in downtown Hilo. The kitchen is known for plates that draw on the island's catch and produce, served in a compact space that fills quickly on the evenings it opens. First-time visitors should expect a small, busy room where the menu shifts with what is fresh, and where reservations matter more than walk-in luck.
Moon and Turtle opens Tuesday through Saturday from 17:30 to 21:00, so dinner is the only service and Sunday and Monday are dark. Its standing among diners is strong, with a 4.7 out of 5 average across 713 reviews, a figure that reflects consistent word of mouth rather than a single busy season. The restaurant sits on Kalakaua St in Hilo, on the windward side of the island, and it draws diners from as far as Kailua-Kona, Volcano, Waimea, the Kohala Coast, Puna, Captain Cook and Kona.
The listing carries five photos, which show the plates and the room rather than the street outside. A Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/moonandturtle serves as the restaurant's online point of contact. Opening hours run Tuesday to Saturday, 17:30 to 21:00, and those hours are the reference for planning a dinner here.
Hawaii's tropical climate means the leeward coasts stay drier and sunnier through the year, while the wetter months generally fall between November and March, so Hilo's windward setting runs greener than the Kona side. Food on the island leans on fresh seafood, poke, plate lunches and tropical fruit, and English and Hawaiian are the main languages. Direct flights from the US mainland bring visitors in, while inter-island flights and ferries connect the main islands. Reaching Hilo from the Kona resorts takes a drive across the island, and the town itself is compact enough to walk once you are there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moon and Turtle known for?
Moon and Turtle holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 713 reviews as a restaurant in Hilo. Its kitchen sits within a food culture that leans on fresh seafood, poke and tropical fruit.
What kind of business is Moon and Turtle?
Moon and Turtle is a restaurant on Hawaii (Big Island) in the Hawaiian Islands. It serves food in Hilo, where Hawaiian cooking often features fresh seafood, poke, plate lunches and tropical fruit.
What should first-time visitors expect at Moon and Turtle?
First-time visitors to Moon and Turtle will find it open Tuesday to Saturday from 17:30 to 21:00 at 51 Kalakaua St, Hilo. The restaurant operates on Hawaii (Big Island), where the climate is tropical and the wetter season generally runs November to March.
Where is Moon and Turtle located on Hawaii (Big Island)?
Moon and Turtle sits at 51 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720, on the eastern side of Hawaii (Big Island). Hilo is one of the nearby places to the restaurant, alongside Kailua-Kona and Volcano.
Is Moon and Turtle easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Hawaii (Big Island)?
Moon and Turtle is based in Hilo at 51 Kalakaua St, and other towns on the island include Kailua-Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast. Hawaii is served by direct flights from the US mainland, with inter-island flights and ferries between the main islands.
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