Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Steakhouse Favorites, Island Flavors, and Bayfront Pau Hana
Start the day with a breakfast buffet, gather for pau hana cocktails and appetizers, or settle in for nightly steakhouse-style dining at Bull Shed Restaurant. Menus feature steaks, seafood, prime rib, breakfast favorites, and select Hilo-exclusive specialties, with happy hour, live entertainment, and weekend prime rib and crab buffet service adding more ways to dine on site.
Bull Shed Restaurant
A classic steakhouse and seafood restaurant at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel serving steaks, seafood, prime rib buffet and breakfast. Bull Shed Restaurant suits guests looking for a hearty meal from morning through dinner, with a familiar Kauai-born name now in Hilo.
- Serves: Breakfast & Dinner
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining options are available at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel?
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel offers two on-site dining venues: Bull Shed Restaurant, a steakhouse-style eatery serving breakfast and dinner, and Wai’oli Lounge & iCafe in the lobby, an all-day café and bar with ocean views. Together these venues make Hilo Hawaiian Hotel a convenient spot for guests who want quality meals without leaving the property.
Does Hilo Hawaiian Hotel offer breakfast for guests?
Yes, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s Bull Shed Restaurant serves a daily breakfast buffet, available Monday through Friday from 6:30–10:00 am and Saturday through Sunday from 6:30–11:00 am. Breakfast at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is offered for a surcharge, and vegetarian breakfast options are also available.
What are the dinner hours at Bull Shed Restaurant inside Hilo Hawaiian Hotel?
At Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Bull Shed Restaurant serves dinner nightly from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, featuring steaks, seafood, and prime rib. On Fridays and Saturdays, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel guests can also enjoy a special prime rib and crab buffet at this venue.
What is Wai'oli Lounge & iCafe at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel?
Wai’oli Lounge & iCafe is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s lobby-level, all-day café and bar overlooking Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. The iCafe service runs daily from 6:30–11:00 am with espresso drinks and pastries, while the Lounge menu, served 2:30–9:00 pm, offers shared plates, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and a full bar, along with live music from local artists Monday through Friday.
Does Hilo Hawaiian Hotel offer vegetarian or vegan menu options?
Yes, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel provides vegetarian and vegan menu options for guests with dietary preferences, in addition to a vegetarian breakfast offering. This makes dining at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel accessible to a wide range of travelers.
Is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel dining suitable for families with children?
Yes, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel welcomes children of all ages and is presented as a full-service, family-oriented hotel. At Wai’oli Lounge & iCafe, a Keiki (children’s) menu is offered during both morning café hours and afternoon-evening lounge service, making Hilo Hawaiian Hotel an easy choice for families dining together.
Does Hilo Hawaiian Hotel use locally-sourced or organic ingredients?
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is committed to sustainable dining practices, with at least 80% of food sourced locally and organic food options included on its menus. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel also follows a comprehensive food waste policy as part of its broader sustainability efforts.
Is there a happy hour at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel?
Yes, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s Wai’oli Lounge & iCafe hosts a daily happy hour from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, featuring drink and pupu specials. This is a popular time for guests at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel to unwind with ocean views and live entertainment.
Does the resort fee at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel include any dining perks?
Yes, the mandatory resort fee at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel includes a complimentary welcome cocktail and a $10 food & beverage credit at check-in, along with an in-room coffee/tea packet and access to the lobby coffee station. These perks add extra value to the dining experience at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
Can Hilo Hawaiian Hotel host private dining, banquets, or special events?
Yes, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel offers a banquet hall with views of Mauna Kea, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, and Coconut Island, along with the Moku’ola Ballroom, which can accommodate large groups for receptions and banquets. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel has been recognized with awards for its banquet and reception facilities, making it a strong choice for group dining and events.