Ponds Hilo

Ponds has a beautiful view of the waterfront. We saw a turtle as well. Food was good and arrived fairly quickly. Highly recommend the crab cakes, taste and quantity was great! Fried calamari was good. The fried fish was okay, could have been more flavorful. The mashed potato was a little bland too. But the views were great and we had a good time!

Ponds is a blast from the past. Expect a dated menu and decor but the service was great. Nothing in Ponds has changed for decades. But the view was nice, the food came before our drinks and overall it was a fun experience. Definitely expensive for what you get. Salad and salad dressing need an update.

What a pleasant evening. We made a reservation and got a window table overlooking the koi pond. Did not have an issue with mosquitos. The food was delicious and the music soft and delightful. The performer sang beautifully. The crab dip was amazing! Very rich and indulgent. And the crab was not overpowered by the cheese. We got the Friday night special: Prime Rib & Lobster. Indulgent but a very Good deal. Hubby had the Teri-steak sizzling platter. Meat was so tender. They had him at pineapple. Got bread pudding for dessert! So good! Flavorful & moist!

Came here craving for fresh food. Recommended by Google and by my taxi driver. Would regret if I didn’t stop here. View and taste to die for! Garlic bread is a must !

This restaurant has such charm! It’s low key and cute. Nearly every table overlooks the pond. Kids can throw food to the Koi pond. Food is delicious.

Ponds is a longtime family favorite for visitors and locals alike. With sweeping views of Reeds Bay and open-air charm, it's perfect for special occasions, date nite, small-group meetups or just a walk-in meal. This restaurant has a friendly & accommodating staff that takes pride in destination dining. Favorite dishes are the Southwest Chopped Salad with Blackened Chicken, Mandarin Ribs, French Dip, and a good old-fashioned Hamburger & Fries. Opt for the garlic fries: shoestring fried potatoes topped with a FRESH garlic seasoning. Ponds serves one of the best Mai Tais in Hilo Town, but the Ricorita and Hawaiian Sunshine Mojito are refreshing as well. Save room for dessert! We like to share the Brownie a la mode with Kona Mud Pie ice cream. Insider tip: make a reservation for dinner service when they have live music and request dinner rolls to help curb your hunger & soak up pre-dinner cocktails.

Live music, surf and turf, koi fish pond where the children can feed the fish from the table so you can enjoy your food, great service and equally great atmosphere. Only demerit was the lackluster margarita our server recommended… other than that everything is very legit here. Cheers!

Good foods and drinks, live music, nice river view. I recommend reserving in advance because the place is very busy.