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The Temple Kitchen + Bar Hilo

Bar · Hilo ·

The Temple Kitchen + Bar Hilo

Bar · Hilo ·
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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

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Craft beer, cocktails, small bites, and tacos with creative flair

cocktails
food
service
flatbread
ribeye
pumpkin
oysters
friendly staff
Google Rating
4.6 (269)
Yelp Rating
4.5
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64 Keawe St Front 102, Hilo, HI 96720 Get directions

$30–50

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Craft beer, cocktails, small bites, and tacos with creative flair

cocktails
food
service
flatbread
ribeye
pumpkin
oysters
friendly staff
Google Rating
4.6 (269)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Featured in Eater
Featured in

64 Keawe St Front 102, Hilo, HI 96720 Get directions

$30–50

See Menu
Restroom
Cozy
Trendy
Fancy
Good for groups
The Temple Kitchen + Bar Hilo by null
The Temple Kitchen + Bar Hilo by null
The Temple Kitchen + Bar Hilo by null
The Temple Kitchen + Bar Hilo by null
The Temple Kitchen + Bar Hilo by null
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