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About
The Temple Bar Hilo
If you're in Hilo, Hawaii, and looking for a dining experience that is rich in flavor and warmth, look no further than The Temple Bar Hilo. Nestled at 64 Keawe St Front 102, this gem offers a delightful escape with its inviting ambience, outstanding service, and an alluring menu that will keep you coming back for more.
As you step inside, the decor draws you in and sets the stage for a memorable meal. The friendly staff, noted for their attentiveness and genuine hospitality, adds to the welcoming atmosphere. The Temple Bar Hilo isn't just a restaurant; it's a community space where every guest is treated like family.
The menu brims with incredible offerings, from Ahi tacos and tri-tip tacos to a delectable pork poke bowl. Customers rave about the fried taro, cassava, and the refreshingly unique cocktails, particularly the non-alcoholic lilikoi-pineapple drink—a must-try! It's no wonder fans like Jacques LeComte and Charles Brummer declare it one of their favorite spots. Andrea Grover also highlights the creative ice cream flavors, including a mesmerizing miso chocolate chip and vibrant lilikoi sorbet.
For seafood lovers, dishes such as garlic prawns, ahi carpaccio, and succulent Kumamoto oysters provide a taste of the ocean that’s expertly seasoned and beautifully plated. Brian Ammanna praised the balance of flavors, particularly in the mussels and oysters, marking them as standout dishes that should not be missed.
The Temple Bar Hilo invites you to indulge in an authentic Hawaiian dining adventure. With every meal, you can feel the island's spirit through the fresh ingredients and thoughtful preparation. So whether you're a local or just visiting, this is a dining experience you simply cannot afford to miss.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ One of my favorite places in Hawaii. Great food, drinks and ambience. My daughter and her husband invited me. I'm very thankful! ”
“ We ate at The Temple here and in Kona. Amazingly similar experiences at both places, which is to say, outstanding service and excellent food. Ahi tacos, tri tip tacos, pork poke bowl, fried taro & cassava, ceviche....all prepared perfectly. We visited this place after Kona and would go back again to either one. Nice decor as well. At both places, the bartender prepared an incredible lilikoi-pineapple non-alcoholic drink - ask for it! ”
“ This review is way past due. We visited Hilo a while back and found this little gem for cocktails and appetizers which is open late. Brittany helped us have a great experience. Thank you very much ”
“ The ice cream and sorbets are fabulous with creative flavors - the miso chocolate chip was our favorite and I loved the lilikoi too. The fried ulu and cassava were so flavorful that we kept trying to guess what they did to make them so delicious, accompanied by the best chimichurri I’ve ever had. My backyard pumpkin salad was well balanced and the add-on smoked chicken was unexpectedly outstanding. The fried rice was the true sleeper star - another flavor bomb - I would definitely go back for more. We had delicious cocktails as well, but the food and frozen desserts were truly unforgettable! We actually went back a second time to have an ice cream flight after a really disappointing dinner next door and it helped make up for most of my regrets over not just going back to Temple in the first place. ”
“ Had a wonderful experience here at Temple Bar. We just loved their food and tried almost all types of seafood including their Garlic Prawns with fried Rice, Ahi Carpaccio, Ceviche, Pork Belly poke, Belgian Mussels and Kumamoto Oysters. All these dishes were very well prepared with the rite amount of flavouring esp the oysters, mussels and Ahi. We found the Pork a bit strong for our taste buds. The staff were very attentive and sweet including their young chef. While it's priced a bit high, this place is definitely worth the money. ”
“ Staff was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Drinks were good and we appreciated having non-alcoholic options for delicious beer and cocktails. We had prawns, mushroom tacos, vegan flatbread, sour dough bread and broccoli. All were very good. The vegan flatbread was the unexpected shining star of the meal. To finish we had the ice cream sampler and all of them were wonderful. ”
“ Temple is a must-visit for foodies looking for delicious food sourced from regenerative farms. Their menu features seasonal options, including crispy roasted taro and cassava with herbal chimichurri and flavorful salads with local greens with seared octopus. Chef Jess and her team prioritize ethical and sustainable practices, always mindful of peak freshness and aiming for zero-waste. Overall, Temple offers a dining experience that is delicious AND also meaningful and memorable. ”
“ Accommodated our large group. Service was great. Food is amazing and the drinks, you can't get them anywhere else. Such a great little hideaway in hilo. ”