Ponds
135 Kalanianaole Ave - Hilo
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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What a great place. They were recommended to us. It did not disappoint. Great happy hour and daily specials. We sat by the window and watched the fish. Both of us loved our food and drink choices. Highly recommend.
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Nice place. Everything was good…..not great. I did enjoy my meal. The Cesear salad was good. I also had the seafood pasta……also good. The atmosphere was quite nice. A guy playing a guitar was very nice. My waiter did a great job. I loved seeing the Koi in the pond next to restaurant. I would come back.
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Atmosphere and service fantastic. Food not so much. We've been before. A long time ago and the food was great. Hopefully this was a one time thing.
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They used to have such a good Ceasar salad. It's quite mediocre now. The prime rib was good but fairway grill is better and less expensive. The clam chowder was decent nothing special. The garlic mashed potatoes were good, not spectacular but good. The veg medley was excellent, I really liked it actually. $92 for a prime rib lobster plate. Fun to feed the koi fish. Lovely music. Last time we were here it was better. I'll try once more.
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Great meal and service. We ended up at the corner table with no reservation and it was fun. There was a fisher bird that came over and continued to fish while we were there. Good entertainment.
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Wonderful ambiance, beautiful view of the ocean, and exceptional service! Loved the live music and drinks were excellent drinks. Great spot for a date night or happy hour!
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Watched a sea turtle swimming through the window as we enjoyed the best fish and chips for lunch. Fish was fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly and helpful. View from our table was spectacular.
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Ponds hilo is a unique dining experience as it is literally built over a pond where you can watch colorful koi and turtles swimming during dinner, which is quite relaxing. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious.
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It has all the things I like: great food, great service. Great atmosphere. If they aren't paying the local kids to entertain the guests with their jumping in the water, they should 😀 We had a great table where we could see the water and the koi pond. Most window tables have that view. The Crab encrusted opakapaka (pink snapper) was very good. The gumbo was good too but I preferred the snapper. I love cocktails and wished they could have made me an old fashioned but got a Manhattan instead. Mahalo! Great experience.
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Been there twice during the trip. Ask the chef for the special today! Great drink, juicy steak! Nothing I would complain! Much better than the higher starred Thai food or pho in town.
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