Kawamoto Store
784 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Storefront selling Japanese, Hawaiian, Filipino & Chinese buffet-style food for catering purposes.
Restaurants with Private Dining in Hilo, Hawaii
We list 22 restaurants with private dining in Hilo ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
Moon and Turtle
51 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720
Locally sourced seafood stars at this Asian-fusion cafe with a menu that changes frequently.
Paul's Place
132 Punahoa St, Hilo, HI 96720
Cozy, popular spot serving cafe fare made with locally sourced ingredients, plus smoothies & coffee.
Lehua Restaurant
600 Imiloa Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
Wailoa Grill
93 Lihiwai St, Hilo, HI 96720
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
332 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720
Happening restaurant featuring New American dishes & cocktails, plus retractable walls.
Liko Lehua Cafe
177 Kaumana Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Down-to-earth, family-run eatery offering American cafe classics & island specialties.
The Temple Kitchen + Bar Hilo
64 Keawe St Front 102, Hilo, HI 96720
Moms Hilo
190 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
64 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720
Locally sourced seafood & cocktails in a restored bank building with high ceilings & a vault.
Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai St, Hilo, HI 96720
Wood-accented hangout featuring a New American menu with a Pacific Rim twist, cocktails & bay views.
Restaurant Kenichi
684 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Unassuming fixture serving elevated ramen bowls & Korean & Asian favorites in an informal space.
Tina's Garden Cafe
168 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Family-run restaurant with quaint decor presenting traditional Thai dishes & a few fusion options.
The Seaside Restaurant and Aqua Farm
1790 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, HI 96720
Family-owned spot for Hawaiian-style surf 'n' turf featuring fresh catches from on-site aqua farm.
Fairway Grill
340 Haihai St, Hilo, HI 96720
Ponds Hilo
135 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, HI 96720
Upscale American cuisine in refined ambiance with views of ice & koi ponds, plus live music often.
Coconut Grill
136 Banyan Way, Hilo, HI 96720
Old-school breakfast-to-dinner American eatery & bar with happy hour specials.
Miyo's Restaurant
564 Hinano St, Hilo, HI 96720
Homestyle Japanese dishes featuring locally sourced produce & fish served in a chill atmosphere.
WSW Steakhouse Restaurant | Whiskey Steak Wine
71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Hula Hula's
93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Modern Hawaiian fare & cocktails, presented with hula dancing in a chic, airy hotel setting.
Ka Lihikai
93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Wai`Oli iCafe & Lounge
71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
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Meeting-planner FAQs for Hilo
Common questions for booking corporate events in Hilo, Hawaii.
What's the typical capacity range for restaurants with private dining in Hilo?
One of the 22 restaurants with private dining on this page publishes room capacities: its largest room seats 32. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds, and a room's largest number is its tightest one. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
Are catering and AV included in restaurants with private dining quotes?
It varies. Some Hilo restaurants with private dining bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
What do restaurants with private dining in Hilo cost?
We don't print one. Not one of the 22 restaurants with private dining on this page publishes a rate to us, so any figure here would be invented. Venue pricing moves with the date, the day of the week, the headcount, and whether the room carries a food-and-beverage minimum, so the only real number is the one the venue quotes you. Send your date and guest count and up to 3 Hilo venues reply with theirs.
Can I get parking, AV, accessibility, and other logistics info upfront?
Yes — these are standard items in any Hilo venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
What's the cancellation policy for restaurants with private dining in Hilo?
Each venue sets its own, and we hold no contract terms for any of the restaurants with private dining on this page, so there is no deposit or refund figure for us to quote. Ask the venue in writing for the deposit amount, the payment schedule, and what is refundable at each point before your date, and get all three before you sign.
Do Hilo restaurants with private dining accommodate hybrid (in-person + virtual) events?
Most modern Hilo restaurants with private dining support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
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