Moon and Turtle

Moon and Turtle We are a neighborhood restaurant offering a frequently changing menu with a focus on seafood.
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06/24/2026

06.23.2026

SMALL

Smokey Sashimi – Local ahi, Kiawe-smoked
soy, Hawaiian chili pepper water, extra-virgin olive oil $19

Sizzling ‘Tetsuyaki’ Poke – Local ahi, ogo, onion, inamona,
Hawaiian salt, sweet soy/ onion dressing, hot iron $21

Ono Ceviche – Local wahoo, onion, cilantro, local papaya, garlic/
citrus ‘leche de tigre’, chipotle oil, locally made tortilla chips $20

Garlic Butter Belly – Local pan fried ahi belly, garlic
butter ponzu, sweet onion, tomato, sesame $17

Crispy Brussels Sprouts – Mom’s garlic fish sauce,
crunchy baby anchovies $13

LARGE

Market Fish – Pan roasted mahi, crispy garlic
butter kalo, market vegetables, Kauai shrimp velouté $38

Mushroom Risotto – Hāmākua Aliʻi and Shiitake mushrooms,
Koshihikari rice, white wine, Parmesan, truffle oil $35/ $18

Wild Boar Sausage Radiatori – Kai(n) fresh semolina pasta,
Kulana feral hog sausage, market vegetables,
tomato sofrito, Ancient Valley Growers onsen tamago,
toasted bread crumbs, Parmesan $35
~vegetarian pasta available

Smoked Soy by the bottle $15 (12oz)

06/21/2026

06.20.2026

SMALL

Smokey Sashimi – Local ahi, Kiawe-smoked
soy, Hawaiian chili pepper water, extra-virgin olive oil $19

Sizzling ‘Tetsuyaki’ Poke – Local ahi, ogo, onion, inamona,
Hawaiian salt, sweet soy/ onion dressing, hot iron $21

Smoked Tonnato Caesar – Local romaine, anchovy croutons,
smoked ahi Caesar dressing, cured local yolk, Parmesan $19

Ceviche – Todayʻs local fish, onion, cilantro, local papaya, garlic/
citrus ‘leche de tigre’, chipotle oil, locally made tortilla chips $20

Garlic Butter Belly – Local pan fried ahi belly, garlic
butter ponzu, sweet onion, tomato, sesame $17

LARGE

Market Fish – Pan roasted ono, crispy garlic
butter kalo, market vegetables, mahi bone/ tomato velouté $38

Mushroom Risotto – Hāmākua Aliʻi and Shiitake mushrooms,
Koshihikari rice, white wine, Parmesan, truffle oil $35/ $18

Wild Boar Sausage Radiatori – Kai(n) fresh semolina pasta,
Kulana feral hog sausage, market vegetables,
tomato sofrito, Ancient Valley Growers onsen tamago,
toasted bread crumbs, Parmesan $35
~vegetarian pasta available

Smoked Soy by the bottle $15 (12oz)

06/18/2026

06.17.2026

SMALL

Smokey Sashimi – Local ahi, Kiawe-smoked
soy, Hawaiian chili pepper water, extra-virgin olive oil $19

Sizzling ‘Tetsuyaki’ Poke – Local ahi, ogo, onion, inamona,
Hawaiian salt, sweet soy/ onion dressing, hot iron $21

Ono Ceviche – Local wahoo, onion, cilantro, local papaya, garlic/
citrus ‘leche de tigre’, chipotle oil, locally made tortilla chips $20

Garlic Butter Belly – Local pan fried ahi belly, garlic
butter ponzu, sweet onion, tomato, sesame $17

Pan Fried Kauai Shrimp Wonton – Ginger, garlic, chive,
roasted shrimp ʻsaiminʻ broth, chili oil $20

LARGE

Market Fish – Pan roasted mahi, crispy garlic
butter kalo, market vegetables, mahi bone/ tomato velouté $38

Mushroom Risotto – Hāmākua Aliʻi and Shiitake mushrooms,
Koshihikari rice, white wine, Parmesan, truffle oil $35/ $18

Portuguese Sausage Radiatori – Kai(n) fresh semolina pasta,
spicy locally made sausage, market vegetables,
tomato sofrito, Ancient Valley Growers onsen tamago,
toasted bread crumbs, Parmesan $35
~vegetarian pasta available

Smoked Soy by the bottle $15 (12oz)

06/17/2026

06.16.2026

SMALL

Smokey Sashimi – Local ahi, Kiawe-smoked
soy, Hawaiian chili pepper water, extra-virgin olive oil $19

Sizzling ‘Tetsuyaki’ Poke – Local ahi, ogo, onion, inamona,
Hawaiian salt, sweet soy/ onion dressing, hot iron $21

Ono Ceviche – Local wahoo, onion, cilantro, local papaya, garlic/
citrus ‘leche de tigre’, chipotle oil, locally made tortilla chips $20

Wafu’ Ahi Belly – Local pan fried ahi belly, garlic butter,
sweet onion, tomato, grated daikon, dashi ponzu $17

Crispy Brussels Sprouts – Mom’s garlic fish sauce,
crunchy baby anchovies $13

LARGE

Market Fish – Pan roasted mahi, crispy garlic
butter kalo, market vegetables, mahi bone/ tomato velouté $38

Mushroom Risotto – Hāmākua Aliʻi and Shiitake mushrooms,
Koshihikari rice, white wine, Parmesan, truffle oil $35/ $18

Portuguese Sausage Radiatori – Kai(n) fresh semolina pasta,
spicy locally made sausage, market vegetables,
tomato sofrito, Ancient Valley Growers onsen tamago,
toasted bread crumbs, Parmesan $35
~vegetarian pasta available

Smoked Soy by the bottle $15 (12oz)

06/14/2026

06.13.2026

SMALL

Smokey Sashimi – Local ahi, Kiawe-smoked
soy, Hawaiian chili pepper water, extra-virgin olive oil $19

Sizzling ‘Tetsuyaki’ Poke – Local ahi, ogo, onion, inamona,
Hawaiian salt, sweet soy/ onion dressing, hot iron $21

Ricotta Gnocchi – House made fresh cheese dumplings,
tomato cream, parmesan, crispy leeks $16

Garlic Butter Belly – Local pan fried ahi belly, garlic
butter ponzu, sweet onion, tomato, sesame $17

Crispy Rice – Local ono, Hawaiian chili, takuan, mentaiko,
kewpie mayo, scallion $6/ per piece

LARGE

Market Fish – Pan roasted striped marlin, crispy garlic
butter kalo, market vegetables, mahi bone/ tomato velouté $38

Mushroom Risotto – Hāmākua Aliʻi and Shiitake mushrooms,
Koshihikari rice, white wine, Parmesan, truffle oil $35/ $18

Portuguese Sausage Radiatori – Kai(n) fresh semolina pasta,
spicy locally made sausage, market vegetables,
tomato sofrito, Ancient Valley Growers onsen tamago,
toasted bread crumbs, Parmesan $35
~vegetarian pasta available

Smoked Soy by the bottle $15 (12oz)

06/13/2026

06.12.2026

SMALL

Smokey Sashimi – Local ahi, Kiawe-smoked
soy, Hawaiian chili pepper water, extra-virgin olive oil $19

Sizzling ‘Tetsuyaki’ Poke – Local ahi, ogo, onion, inamona,
Hawaiian salt, sweet soy/ onion dressing, hot iron $21

Ono Ceviche – Local wahoo, onion, cilantro, local papaya, garlic/
citrus ‘leche de tigre’, chipotle oil, locally made tortilla chips $20

Smoked Tonnato Caesar – Local romaine, anchovy croutons,
smoked ahi Caesar dressing, cured local yolk, Parmesan $19

Crispy Rice – Local ono, Hawaiian chili, takuan, mentaiko,
kewpie mayo, scallion $6/ per piece

Garlic Butter Belly – Local pan fried ahi belly, garlic
butter ponzu, sweet onion, tomato, sesame $17

LARGE

Market Fish – Pan roasted striped marlin, crispy garlic
butter kalo, market vegetables, mahi bone/ tomato velouté $38

Mushroom Risotto – Hāmākua Aliʻi and Shiitake mushrooms,
Koshihikari rice, white wine, Parmesan, truffle oil $35/ $18

Portuguese Sausage Radiatori – Kai(n) fresh semolina pasta,
spicy locally made sausage, market vegetables,
tomato sofrito, Ancient Valley Growers onsen tamago,
toasted bread crumbs, Parmesan $35
~vegetarian pasta available

Smoked Soy by the bottle $15 (12oz)

06/12/2026

06.11.2026

SMALL

Smokey Sashimi – Local ahi, Kiawe-smoked
soy, Hawaiian chili pepper water, extra-virgin olive oil $19

Sizzling ‘Tetsuyaki’ Poke – Local ahi, ogo, onion, inamona,
Hawaiian salt, sweet soy/ onion dressing, hot iron $21

Ono Ceviche – Local wahoo, onion, cilantro, local papaya, garlic/
citrus ‘leche de tigre’, chipotle oil, locally made tortilla chips $20

Smoked Tonnato Caesar – Local romaine, anchovy croutons,
smoked ahi Caesar dressing, cured local yolk, Parmesan $19

Garlic Butter Belly – Local pan fried ahi belly, garlic
butter ponzu, sweet onion, tomato, sesame $17

LARGE

Market Fish – Pan roasted striped marlin, crispy garlic
butter kalo, market vegetables, mahi bone/ tomato velouté $38

Mushroom Risotto – Hāmākua Aliʻi and Shiitake mushrooms,
Koshihikari rice, white wine, Parmesan, truffle oil $35/ $18

Portuguese Sausage Radiatori – Kai(n) fresh semolina pasta,
spicy locally made sausage, market vegetables,
tomato sofrito, Ancient Valley Growers onsen tamago,
toasted bread crumbs, Parmesan $35
~vegetarian pasta available

Smoked Soy by the bottle $15 (12oz)

06/11/2026

06.10.2026

SMALL

Smokey Sashimi – Local ahi, Kiawe-smoked
soy, Hawaiian chili pepper water, extra-virgin olive oil $19

Sizzling ‘Tetsuyaki’ Poke – Local ahi, ogo, onion, inamona,
Hawaiian salt, sweet soy/ onion dressing, hot iron $21

Smoked Tonnato Caesar – Local romaine, anchovy croutons,
smoked ahi Caesar dressing, cured local yolk, Parmesan $19

Ricotta Gnocchi – House made fresh cheese dumplings,
pomodoro, parmesan, crispy leeks $16

Garlic Butter Belly – Local pan fried ahi belly, garlic
butter ponzu, sweet onion, tomato, sesame $17

LARGE

Market Fish – Pan roasted striped marlin, crispy garlic
butter kalo, market vegetables, mahi bone/ tomato velouté $38

Mushroom Risotto – Hāmākua Aliʻi and Shiitake mushrooms,
Koshihikari rice, white wine, Parmesan, truffle oil $35/ $18

Beef Shank Radiatori– Kai(n) fresh semolina pasta, red wine/ whey-braised Big Island grass-fed shanks, tomato sofrito, Parmesan, bone marrow butter, toasted bread crumbs $36
~vegetarian pasta available

Smoked Soy by the bottle $15 (12oz)

We’re honored to receive the Silver Hale ʻAina for Best Hawaiʻi Island Restaurant! Thank you to everyone who voted for u...
06/11/2026

We’re honored to receive the Silver Hale ʻAina for Best Hawaiʻi Island Restaurant! Thank you to everyone who voted for us this year, and thank you especially to our staff for their hard work and dedication ♥️

Address

51 Kalākaua Street
Hilo, HI
96720

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9pm
Friday 5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18089610599

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