The 16 Best Restaurants in Hilo, Hawai‘i | Eater
"Ian Hatch used to run a digital-marketing firm with a focus on hospitality, but he says he always felt the need for a bar like Temple in Hilo. When the opportunity presented itself in 2019 to start the business — next to popular tourist spot Jackie Rey’s, mauka (toward the mountain) from bayfront (Kamehameha Avenue) — he jumped on it. Temple offers a balance of high-end and casual, combining a substantial collection of modern craft beers, wine, and cocktails with a creative tapas menu. Head chef Jessica “Jess” Devendorf suggests the rib-eye carpaccio: prime rib-eye pounded thin to order, served with local arugula, pickled shallots, smoked Maldon salt, and shaved Parmesan cheese. You won’t find better drinks in Hilo. Fridays tend to bring a nice mix of locals, university faculty members, and visitors." - Maya-Lin Green
