HILO DINNER MENU

APPETIZERS

Fresh Basil Crostini
Classic French bread from our in-house bakery toasted 
with a creamy herbed garlic butter
3.95

Focaccia
Freshly baked pizza bread with your choice of:
Herbed Big Island goat cheese, fresh rosemary gorgonzola, or Greek olive pesto
4.95

Shrimp "Half Moon" Nachos
Crispy Asian style chips topped with smoked mozzarella, split jumbo shrimp, 
cilantro sour cream, a mild chili dressing, and Kaiwiki corn relish
11.95

Asian Pacific Crab Cakes
Light and crispy served with honey-miso vinaigrette 
and pickled cucumber "namasu"
14.95

Coconut Crusted Calamari
Set on a slaw of arugula, won bok and pickled ginger, accented with
a honey mustard-mango dipping sauce
12.95

Smoked Salmon Pizzette
A petite pizza with rosemary gorgonzola, fresh spinach and sweet local onions
10.95

Sesame-Crusted Big Island Goat Cheese
Broiled eggplant, vine-ripened organic tomatoes, 
spinach and a balsamic-citrus vinaigrette
12.95

SOUPS & ORGANIC SALADS

Soup Special of the Day
4.95

Wild Greens Salad
An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumbers 
and vine-ripened organic tomatoes
4.95

Volcano Mist
Delicate greens, sweet organic local tomatoes, smoky mozzarella, drizzled with 
a citrus balsamic vinaigrette, garnished with Madam Pele crisped onion rings
10.95

Chicken Lolla Rosa
Grilled free-range chicken tossed with organic baby greens, local sweet onions, 
vine-ripened organic tomatoes, dressed with a cilantro-caesar dressing
11.95

Grilled Fresh Catch Salad
A refreshing combination of Island fish over organic baby lettuces
and a light sesame citrus vinaigrette
*market price*

Seared Poke with Spinach
Sesame marinated fresh island fish served with green onions,
pickled ginger, and grilled pineapple
*market price*

Blue Caesar Salad
Crisp hearts of Kiwano Farms romaine, gorgonzola crumbles
and anchovy buttered croutons
6.95 / 9.95

House Dressings: Creamy pesto, rosemary gorgonzola, 
herbed garlic vinaigrette, olive oil & balsamic vinegar

CREATIVE ISLAND CUISINE
A selection of Island food inspired by Hawaii's diverse ethnic bounties
Ask your server for details about today's fresh fish

Fresh Catch of the Day
White truffle Mashed Potatoes,
leek cream sauce, Hamakua tomato ceprese
*market price*

Grilled "Chef's Choice" Kulana Beef 
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed market vegetables
 finished with gorgonzola butter and balsamic port reduction
*market price*

Wok Fired Shrimp & Scallops
Pan seared shrimp and scallops with a chipotle tamarind sauce,
crispy hearts of palm, angel hair pasta tossed in cilantro-red pepper butter
$24.95

Mango Glazed Chicken
Char broiled chicken breast, caramelized mango chutney,
garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed local veggies and Pahoa corn relish
$20.95

Fresh Catch Stromboli and Seafood Combo
Sesame soy marinated Island fish rolled with pesto, red onions and cheese,
served with coconut crusted calamari and Oregon wasabi snow crab caesar salad
$22.95

"Hibachi Style" Chicken Risotto
Rosemary grilled organic chicken breast, caramelized sweet local onions and
bell peppers, shiitake and oyster mushrooms served over saffron arborio rice
$20.95

Seared Seafood Risotto
A sampling of Big Island's finest fresh local fish, black tiger shrimp, tender scallops petite split Pacific lobster tail, melded Italian arborio rice and balsamic truffle reduction
*market price*

Salmon Alfredo
Smoked salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, oriental mushrooms and fresh grated
parmesan cheese, served with fettuccine in a light cream alfredo sauce
Smaller portion $17.95 / Full portion $20.95

Sweet and Sour Stir-Fry
Island free range beef or chicken or vegetarian option
garlic infused with fresh snow peas,
local palm hearts and won-bok cabbages, tossed in a 
Chinese sweet and sour sauce with Jasmine rice
$17.95

Pasta al Pesto
Ask about today's special
*market price*

HAND TOSSED, WOOD FIRED PIZZAS
9" and 12" Classically Prepared - Creatively Presented

Pizza Margherite
Simple and rustic, with fresh herbs, tomato sauce, and blended cheeses
8.95 / 10.95

Pepperoni Classico
Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion
11.95 / 18.95

Pizza Luau
Kalua pork, local sweet onions and fresh Hawaiian pineapple
11.95 / 18.95

Oriental al Pesto
Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes 
and Japanese eggplant
11.95 / 18.95

Wild Mushrooms & Artichokes
Fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms, artichokes
and rosemary gorgonzola sauce
11.95 / 18.95

Southwestern
Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbeque chicken,
red onions, Big Island goat cheese
11.95 / 18.95

Chili Grilled Shrimp
Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro crème fraîche,
shiitake mushrooms and green onions
11.95 / 18.95

Greek Pizza
Calamata olive pesto, sweet peppers, rich Bulgarian feta,
finished with fresh spinach
11.95 / 18.95

Four Seasons
Differing quarters of artichokes, mushrooms,
sweet peppers, prosciutto ham
11.95 / 18.95

Lokelani
A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, vine-ripened tomatoes,
spinach, and gorgonzola crumbles
11.95 / 18.95

Please ask your server for details on cheese less options or creating your own special pizza.
Substitutions are considered an additional topping. Half orders remain full price.



CREATE YOUR OWN SPECIAL PIZZA

Start with our Pizza Margherite 8.95 / 10.95

Anchovy 1.50 / 2.50
Artichoke Hearts 2.95 / 3.95
Chipotle Barbecue Chicken 2.50 / 3.50
Bay Shrimp 2.50 / 3.50
Black Olive 1.50 / 2.50
Chicken-Apple Sausage 2.50 / 3.50
Crab 4.95 / 5.95
Dry Salami 2.50 / 3.50
Extra Cheese 2.00 / 3.00
Feta Cheese 2.95 / 3.95
Fresh Mushrooms 2.50 / 3.50
Fresh Pineapple 1.95 / 2.95
Goat Cheese (Big Island) 3.95 / 4.95
Gorgonzola Cheese 2.50 / 3.50
Italian Sausage 2.50 / 3.50
Jalapenos 1.50 / 2.50
Japanese Eggplant 1.95 / 2.95
Kalua-style Pork or Turkey 2.95 / 3.95
Marinated Chicken Breast 2.50 / 3.50
Oriental Mushrooms 2.95 / 3.95
Pepperoni 2.50 / 3.50
Pesto (Basil, Cilantro, Olive) 2.50 / 3.50
Prosciutto Ham 2.50 / 3.50
Red Onion 1.50 / 2.50
Roasted Garlic 1.95 / 2.95
Smoked Ham 2.50 / 3.50
Smoked Salmon 3.95 / 4.95
Spinach (fresh) 1.95 / 2.95
Sun-dried Tomatoes 2.25 / 3.25
Sweet Chili Marinated Shrimp 5.95/7.95
Sweet Local Onions 1.95 / 2.95
Sweet Peppers 2.50 / 3.50
Thick Crust 1.00 / 2.00
Vine-ripened Tomatoes 2.50 / 3.50

All pizzas are available without cheese. Half-orders remain full price
Substitutions considered an additional topping
10% Service Gratuity is Added on Take-Out Orders Over $25.00

CHEESE CALZONES
Served with soup or salad 16.95

Toscana
Prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms, and grainy dijon mustard

Greek
Fresh spinach, black olives, feta cheese, tri-colored bell peppers

East West
Sweet Japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes 
and rosemary gorgonzola sauce

Southwestern
Chipotle barbeque chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onion,
Big Island goat cheese, yellow pepper salsa

BEVERAGES
Sodas, Liliko`i Iced Tea, Lemonade or "Hilo Sunrise"
(Includes complimentary refills)
2.95

Hanaoka Farm Fresh Liliko'i or Tahitian Limeade
3.95

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
500 ml. bottle 3.95

Ice Cream Floats
Cool, refreshing & locally made old-fashioned 
5.95

Tropical Fruit Smoothies
With non-fat yogurt or ice cream
5.95

Oregon Chai Latté
Served hot or iced
3.50

Specialty Loose Leaf Hot Tea Service
3.50

FINISHING TOUCHES
Our espresso bar uses only the finest quality Kona blend coffee
Freshly ground to order

Chai Smoothie
Blended with non-fat yogurt or ice cream
5.95

Café Mocha
Espresso with chocolate and fresh steamed milk 
4.50

Iced Mocha
Espresso on ice with chocolate and fresh whipped cream 
4.50

Mocha Smoothie
Chocolate espresso with non-fat yogurt or ice cream
5.95

Kona Espresso
Rich, full bodied dark roasted 
3.50

Café Latté
Espresso with steamed milk
 3.95

Cappuccino
Double espresso with steamed milk 
3.95

Iced Cappuccino
Double espresso on ice with whipped cream 
3.95

Kona Frappuccino Smoothie
Cool and refreshing blended cappuccino with non-fat yogurt or ice cream
5.95

Kona Blended Coffees
Dark Roast or Gold Decaf 
2.95

100% Kona Coffee French Press
14 oz. service for one 4.50
32 oz. service for two 9.00 

P.O. Box 44392 • Kawaihae, Hawaii 96743
South Kohala Coast • Kawaihae Shopping Center (808) 882-1071 • Fax (808) 882-1459
Historic S. Hata Building • On the Bay, Downtown Hilo (808) 969-6640 • Fax (808) 969-4858
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