Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
308 Kamehameha Ave #101, Hilo, HI
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Hilo's quieter dining scene, this harborside gem feels like a cherished local secret that keeps people coming back for more—some literally returning twice during short visits. Their wood-fired pizzas and seafood risottos earn genuine raves, but it's really the unhurried, convivial atmosphere with outdoor seating overlooking the bay that makes it the kind of place where memorable meals (and anniversaries) happen naturally.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Cafe Pesto was recommended by a local at Akaka Falls, and they steered us right. Nice easy access location in Hilo, really friendly and helpful staff, and the food is amazing. We tried the Loco Moco and Luau pizza -- both excellent, but the star of the lunch was the Coconut…
Really great food. We had the dynamite scallops/ahi and the volcano salad with ahi. We're not able to book a reservation on line today so took a chance and stopped by. Waited like 5min and were seated 530pm. Food came out quickly as well.
Ten out of ten — highly recommend! This has been one of our absolute favorite restaurants during the four years we’ve lived on the Big Island, and they have never disappointed us. Coming from someone married to a chef, this place is truly top tier. Rachel was our server again…
Lucky find in Hilo , visiting with my family and needed to find a restaurant on a Monday night.. not easy in Hilo. The scallops and oho were excellent. My wife didn't care for the sauce, but spicy food is not here fav. Everyone else enjoyed their food.
This was one of the first places that my wife and I dined after being married on the Big Island 15 years ago. Part of me wondered if my memory of the atmosphere and food were a bit rose colored, however, after returning today my recollections have been vindicated. The menu is…
One of the best meals I've ever had....the seafood saffron risotto was dreamy! My husband had the steak of the day with mashed potatoes and veggies, which was good. We each had a beer and shared the lilikoi macadamia nut crust cheesecake. There was a sax and bass duo playing…
Crema Reviews
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