
Hilo Bay Cafe
lunch specials
starters

bread du jour
with balsamic olive oil

chilled edamame
4 oz, hawaiian salt, sesame-garlic confit

french onion soup
8 oz soup topped with crostini, swiss + provolone cheeses

hand-cut fries
10 oz, black + white truffle mayo, ketchup

hawaiian ahi poke
4 oz diced ahi, hawaiian chili oil, green + white onion, shoyu, chili pepper oil, purple sweet potato chips

HBC onion rings
salt + vinegar + garlic

parmesan custard
roasted eggplant + red peppers, layered with cream cheese custard, served with marinara sauce, basil-macadamia pesto, toasted rosemary bread

side rosemary bread

peppered beef carpaccio
olive oil, fried capers, shallots, alae salt, horseradish crema, micro greens

poisson cru
mixed seafood, onion, shiso, lime juice, coconut milk, purple sweet potato chips

smoked salmon + crisps
smoked salmon, roasted + fried yukon potato, pickled red onion, ranch sour cream, cucumber, microgreens
salads

crab cake salad
mixed greens, shaved heart of palm, sweet cherry tomatoes, house wonton chips, three crab cakes, sweet chili mayo sauce, honey-sesame vinaigrette

fresh mozzarella
arugula, tomato, bacon bits, red onion, castelvetrano olives, grilled asparagus, red wine vinaigrette

miso butterfish
romaine, edamame, furikake croutons, creamy miso dressing, red cabbage, misoyaki butterfish

mixed greens salad
mixed organic greens, shaved heart of palm, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crostini

tataki salad
mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, heart of palm, schichimi, seared ahi, radish microgreens, creamy ponzu sauce, yuzu-wasabi dressing
mains

banyan burger
secret seasoned ½ pound beef patty, cheddar, 1000 island sauce, crispy tabasco onions, romaine, house sweet heat pickles, brioche bun

kalbi cheesesteak
korean bbq marinated sliced pork, telera roll, mozzarella, bell peppers, kalbi sauce, sweet heat pickled red onions

korean fried chicken sandwich
buttermilk-soaked fried chicken thigh, korean glaze, gochujang mayo, kim chee cabbage slaw, brioche bun

taro-quinoa burger
buttered brioche bun, pickled beets, carrots, cucumber, basil mayo

fresh catch fish + chips
daily fresh catch, 5 oz, hand-cut fries, mixed greens with white balsamic dressing, lemon-caper sauce

hamakua mushroom pot pie
hāmākua mushrooms, onion, celery, carrots, peas, yellow curry

thai peanut udon
udon, hāmākua mushrooms, broccoli, bell pepper, pickled carrots, sambal peanut sauce, butter, sesame seeds + oil

'aina chirashizushi
hāmākua mushrooms, warabi, avocado, tomato, cucumber, heart of palm, macadamia nuts, tossed in chili oil + shoyu, nori, sushi rice

traditional chirashizushi
6 oz sashimi + poke, tamago, masago, ocean salad, nori
sides

crab cakes
side of 2 crab cakes

jicama-lilikoi slaw

mixed greens salad
mixed organic greens, shaved heart of palm, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crostini

deviled potato salad
yukon potatoes, house pickles, fresno peppers, mayo, dijon mustard, onion, green onions, parsley

sweet-heat pickles
house-cured pickles | cucumber, onion, garlic, salt, sugar, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, red chili pepper flakes, mustard seeds, kombu

sweet potato chips
thin-sliced, deep-fried purple sweet potatoes, lightly salted
sushi

garlic hamachi roll
roasted garlic, cucumber, avocado, pickled red onion, garlic crisps

hold the bagel roll
spicy salmon, cucumber, grape tomato, lemon cream cheese, sesame seeds, tempura crisps, radish microgreens

makai roll
unagi, avocado, tempura crisps, teriyaki aioli

rainbow roll
crab, cucumber, avocado, ahi, salmon

spider roll
tempura soft shell crab, mayo, cucumber, tobiko

thai curry pork roll
curry-marinated pork, cabbage slaw, cucumber, thai basil, jalapeño

warabi roll
fiddle fern, cucumber, avocado, crispy quinoa, teriyaki aioli

california roll
blue crab, mayo, avocado, cucumber, masago

kappa maki roll
skinny roll, cucumber, sushi rice, nori

shinko maki roll
skinny roll, house-made pickled daikon radish, sushi rice, nori

spicy tuna roll
spicy tuna mix, cucumber, tobiko

tekka maki roll
skinny roll, ahi tuna, sushi rice, nori

ebi
shrimp

hamachi
yellowtail

hotategai

ikura
salmon roe

maguro
ahi

masago
smelt roe

shake
salmon

tako
octopus

tamago
sweetened egg omelet

tobiko
flying fish roe

unagi
freshwater eel

uni
sea urchin
deli

bottled dressing
12 oz house-made dressing. choice of cilantro-lime, creamy garlic, green flax, honey-sesame, white balsamic

bottled hbc sauce
12 oz house-made. choice of lemon-caper tartar sauce, sweet chili aioli, awesome sauce (smoky, spiced + sweet, perfect for dipping!)

truffle mayo
black + white truffle, 4 oz
keiki

cheesy pasta
cheddar and cream tossed with pasta, garnished with parmesan

keiki chuggin' chicken nuggets
fried chicken, sautéed broccoli, “awesome sauce,” choice of hand-cut fries, potato salad, or jicama slaw

keiki fish + chips
fried fish, sautéed broccoli, lemon tartar sauce, choice of hand-cut fries, potato salad, or jicama slaw

keiki broccoli
desserts

cast-iron cookie
warm vanilla bourbon + dark chocolate chip cookie, tahitian vanilla ice cream, toasted macadamia nuts

gooey butter cake
butter cake, coconut blondie crust, salted caramel, banana, toasted coconut, toasted macadamia nuts, whipped cream

lava cake
crème anglaise, berry coulis, kona coffee ice cream

liliko'i lane
coconut milk-soaked chiffon, liliko'i pastry cream, toasted swiss meringue, liliko'i sauce
cocktails for 2
bootlegger
island distillers okolehao moonshine, yuzu, lemon juice, hawaiian chili pepper simple
charmed
hendrick's gin, cucumber, coconut water, lavender + butterfly pea tea, lavender simple
jasmine whisky sour
toki japanese whisky, lemon juice, jasmine green tea simple
lime in da coconut
12th hawaii distiller hawaiian vodka, kula toasted coconut rum, lime juice, coco lopez, coconut water, simple
lychee-lavender margarita
cabrito blanco tequila, triple sec, lime juice, lychee purée, lavender simple
mana mai tai
kula silver + dark + toasted coconut rums, soursop, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat
moku ola iced tea
ocean vodka, kula silver rum, fid street gin, island distillers okolehao moonshine, lilikoʻi purée, simple, sprite
rosa de fuego
real del valle tequila blanco, alipus mezcal, cointreau, grapefruit juice, soda water, rose cordial, el fuego bitters
soursop spritz
fiorente elderflower liqueur, fume blanc, cucumber, soursop, lime juice, sprite
non-alcoholic beverages
beer
alaskan brewing amber
ayinger brauweisse
500 ml
big island brewhaus golden sabbath
12 oz can
big island brewhaus white mountain porter
12 oz can
coronado salty crew blonde ale
hitachino nest white ale
11.2 oz
kirin
22 oz
mac & jack's african amber ale
samuel smith organic cider
12 oz
sapporo
20.3 oz
64 oz growler jug
choice of overboard ipa, longboard lager, seasonal draft
'bring your own' growler refill
containers must be clean, wide mouthed, and have a secure lid
wine
campo viejo cava
Rioja, Spain • Varietal: Macabeo, Parellada, + Xarel-lo • 11.5 % ABV • Powerful aromas of fruit with hints of yeast • Flavors of green apple, pear + citrus • Crisp acidity • Rounded finish + pleasant palate • Wonderful as an aperitif or pair with most dishes
maui lokelani rose
Kula, HI • 50% Pinot Noir / 50% Chardonnay • 12.5% ABV Fresh strawberries, orange blossom, toasted almond, citrus zest, ideal balance. A little sweet and a little tart!
roederer estate brut
Mendocino, CA Varietal: 58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir 12% ABV Organically and biodynamically farmed Crisp and elegant with complex pear, spice, and hazelnut flavors Fresh and lightly fruity with great finesse and depth of flavor Aged a minimum of two years on the yeast in stainless steel tanks
nicolas feuillate brut
Champagne, France • 20% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier • 12% ABV • Clean, elegant, and complex • Fine bubbles impart freshness on the finish • Subtle notes of white fruits, croissants, and toasted almonds
henriot brut souverain
Champagne, France • Varietal: 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier • 12% ABV • Fine mousse • Straw gold appearance • Aromas of wheat, brioche, + pear • Flavors of green apple, nuts, + a hint of apricot • A long finish that highlights the toasty flavor • Bold, crisp + acidic body
duckhorn vineyards chardonnay
Napa Valley, California Varietal: 100% Chardonnay 14.1% ABV Full-bodied Alluring aromas of lemon cream, orange blossom, Key lime, and candied pineapple. A lush, silky mouthfeel and energetic acidity frame Lavish butter and vanilla with lively orchard-fruit flavors of pear and white peach, with hints of brioche emerging on the long, focused finish. French oak barrel fermentation with lees stirring 90% barrel fermented, 10% tank fermented - 40% malolactic fermentation Aged in 100% - French oak 40% new, 60% neutral
mimi chardonnay
Columbia Valley, WA • 100% Chardonnay • Lightly oaked, elegant style that’s great with food • Apple and pear fruit character with bright natural acidity; refreshing yet complex • 72% aged on lees for 10 months in a combination of new, old, and neutral oak to integrate the fruit and oak flavors and provide a soft mouthfeel; 28% stainless steel fermented to maintain elegant, fresh style Underwent malolactic fermentation for added softness, balance and depth
neyers chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, CA 100% Chardonnay 14.1% ABV Unoaked Undergoes partial malolactic fermentation Intensely floral + citrus driven Toasted oak background complements the racy lemon Bright acidity + refreshing mouthfeel Expressive, lingering finish
louis latour pouilly-fuissé
Bourgogne, France Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Pouilly-Fuissé is the name of a village in the Mâconnais producing highly distinctive chardonnay wines. Stainless steel fermentation 100% malolactic fermentation for added softness, balance + depth Golden color Aromas of almonds + exotic fruits Flavors of apple, pear, peach, cream, + vanilla Rounded mouthfeel
dough sauvignon blanc
North Coast, Ca • 100% Sauvignon Blanc • 14.5% ABV • Aromas of jasmine, lemongrass, + gooseberry • Flavors of ripe green melon + grapefruit • Round, lush mid-palate with a crisp acidic finish • Created in partnership with the James Beard Foundation. Profit from Dough wines are being donated to create an inclusive, equitable and sustainable food culture.
quivira sauvignon blanc
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA • 100% Sauvignon Blanc • 13.9% ABV • Aromas of tropical fruit, mixed citrus, and melon • Flavors of meyer lemon, pineapple, honeydew melon, freshly cut grass, and green olives • Full mid-palate and long, flavorful finish • Acidity is crisp and refreshing Quivira Vineyards is family owned, and dedicated to sustainable, organic farming. They have integrated bee hives, a 500 cubic yard compost, pigs, cows, and chickens into their farming lifestyle. They also work with the Department of Fish and Game to restore Wine Creek.
wairau river sauvignon blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc 13% ABV Clean, refreshing, + balanced Aromas of grass, bell pepper, passionfruit, pineapple rind and white pepper A crunchy tang with a fresh fruit finish. Certified sustainable winery committed to conservation. Pairings: fish, cheeses, grilled vegetables…..or as an aperitif!
henri bourgeois sancerre
Sancerre, France • 100% Sauvignon Blanc • 13% ABV • An aromatic expression of bitter grapefruit, herbs, and citrus • Lush flavors of green apple, gooseberry, and pear • Sweet on the nose, but dry in the mouth • 20+ yr old vines Grown in the chalky terroir of the upper Loire
bonny doon picpoul
Arroyo Seco, CA • Beeswax Vineyards • 100% Picpoul Blanc • 11.8% ABV • Picpoul means “lip-stinger”, and this wine has a tingling acidity coupled with singular savoriness • Maritime aromas, with a discreet suggestion of peaches, wildflowers and beeswax • Delicious alone, but pair it with food! Goes especially well with salty, briny, or seafood
vinos atlantico columna albarino
Rias Baixas, Spain • Ripe, pear flavors, yet the cool Atlantic still drives through the richness, keeping it deliciously fresh with a taste of the sea • 100% Albarino grape • 12.5% ABV • Created in small batches; Handmade from harvest to bottle • Uses ambient yeast fermentation • Lively aromas of quince, lemon zest and jasmine • The crisp clean flavors are extremely versatile and pair with seafood as well as spice
san simeon viognier
Paso Robles, CA Varietal: 100% Viognier 14.9% ABV Bright + luscious! Aromas of meyer lemon, nectarine, + apple Flavors of ripe peach + apple, honey, + jasmine Structured + well balanced Lengthy finish
marco felluga collio pinot grigio
Collio Friuli, Italy • 100% Pinot Gris/Grigio • 13.5% ABV • A textbook pinot grigio from the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC • Bright mineral verve, light and bright on the palate, but offering the full spectrum of citrus, minerals, and light-colored tree fruit • Bone dry and impeccably balanced
dr hermann kabinett riesling
Mosel, Germany • 100% Riesling • 7.5% ABV • Crushed slate and smoke notes mingle with zesty lime and lemon in this spine-tingling Riesling • A touch off-dry, with juicy white grapefruit flavor sweetening the midpalate • 40-80 yr old vines grown in red slate and sandstone, and in accordance with strict German environmental regulations
schloss gobelsburg cistercien rosé
Osterreich, Austria Varietal: Zweigelt and St Laurent and Pinot Noir Stainless Steel Maturation Pale pink color Fresh, subtle fruit and lovely zesty bouquet of red and white fruits. Medium-bodied Lovely acidity - zippy on the palate! Pairings: Goes well with any food that asks for a bit more acidity!
chateau d'esclans whispering angel
Provence, France • 13% ABV • lively and fruity with a mineral edge • sliced peaches and stone fruits • full bodied with a dusty minerality and floral tones
natura cabernet
Rapel Valley, Chile • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon • 13.5% ABV • Fresh and juicy on the palate, with good structure, smooth tannins, and a long finish • Notes of cherries, red and black berries with hints of vanilla and toffee from the oak • Lush and complex • Organic, natural wine – all about purity
seven falls cabernet
Wahluke Slope, WA Wahluke Slope is one of the warmest and driest climates in WA; good for growing bold wines with exceptional structure Concentrated, full bodied, smooth lasting finish Pairings: steak, bbq ribs, richer/spicier/smoky pork specials
daou cabernet
Paso Robles, CA • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon • 14.1% ABV • Bold and opulent with soft, silky tannins • Flavors of baked berries, purple plums, dark chocolate, and smoked herbs with a persistent, spicy finish
quilt cabernet
Napa Valley, CA • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon • 15% ABV • A seamless blend of blackberry preserves, hazelnut, cocoa, and charred meats, and along with suggestions of dark licorice, stewed rhubarb, strawberry, spice, and vanilla • Rich and satisfying molasses and rhubarb notes in perfect balance with higher-toned fruit emphasis
joseph phelps cabernet
Napa, CA • 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, Petit Verdot, Makbec, Cabernet Franc • 14% ABV • A full-bodied, deeply concentrated wine. • Supple with silky tannins • Blackberry, dried blueberry, violet, roasted coffee, tobacco, vanilla bean
petit clos henri
Marlborough, NZ Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir 13.5% ABV Fermented in stainless steel, then aged in French oak Abundant aromas of dark red fruits with a licorice undercurrent Exuberant and densely concentrated, the lively palate has notes of cherry liqueur and macerated plums Fruit driven yet elegant with supple tannins and a lovely balance Pairings: Pork, BBQ, Mushrooms, Savory Dishes
cloudline pinot noir
Willamette Valley, OR Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir 13.5% ABV Deep ruby color Dense texture Aromas of plum, cranberry, + dark fruit Flavors of cherry, hot pepper candy, and slight smoke
erath pinot noir
Willamette, OR • 100% Pinot Noir • 13.5% ABV • Explosively aromatic and abundantly fruit forward • Raspberry, black cherry and warming nutmeg scents offer a scintillating intro to a mouthful of mixed berries and pomegranate • Food friendly acidity allows for infinite pairings • Medium body with well-built tannins
flowers pinot noir
Sonoma, CA Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir 14.1% ABV Fermented in 100% French Oak (18% new) Aromas of red currants, earthy forest floor, bergamot, + sea breeze Flavors of tart cherry, finishing light and lifted with a twist of blood orange Balanced Laced with acidity
cune rioja
Rioja, Spain Varietal: 100% Tempranillo Aged at least one year in American and French oak Red-berry aromas of cassis and plum, with a whiff of horseradish. A medium bodied fresh palate Tastes of plum, cassis, vanilla and oak spice. Tempranillo is one of Spain’s signature grapes. Rioja is one of the most historic and lauded regions of the Old World, often considered on par with those of France and Italy.
bonny doon 'cuvee oumuamua'
Monterey, CA • Blended Rhone grape varietals: 52% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 13% Syrah. • 13.5% ABV • Aromas of plum, cracked pepper, crumpled carnations and dried mint • A refreshing palate of hibiscus, anise and a curry-like spice • Fresh, bright, and complex! • "Oumuamua" meaning "Scout" in Hawaiian, is the name that was given to a comet-like object from outside of our solar system that was first detected at an observatory on Maui
frescobaldi chianti
Tuscany, Italy • Sangiovese, Merlot • 13% ABV • intensely fruity, with notes of cherry, wild strawberry and blackberry alongside mediterranean floral and herbal scents • full-bodied • soft and persistent with a delicate and clean finish • certified for ecologically sustainable farming techniques, sustainable forest management, sustainable production, and green energy usage
michele chiarlo barbera d'asti
Asti, Italy • 100% Barbera • 13.5% ABV • Medium bodied and robust with rich, ripe cherries and earth on the nose and an elegant palate • Texture is perfect for food — very dry, with strong acid, and a touch of tannin • Classic savory Italian red
folie à deux merlot
Alexander Valley, CA Varietal: 99% merlot, 1% Syrah 13.9% ABV Enticing aromas of dark berry, blueberry, + plum notes with dried tea and graphite Flavors of cherry, black raspberry, vanilla, + mocha Balanced acidity Velvety tannins
altos del plata malbec
Mendoza, Argentina • 100% Malbec • 14% ABV • ripe, blackberry jammy fruit • silky elegance • deep, brilliant purple color • nose of dark cherries, plums, and chocolate with earthy undertones
tenute silvio nardi brunello
Montalcino, Italy • 100% Sangiovese • 14.5% ABV • Full-bodied and offers intense aromas and flavors of red berries offset by notes of leather and incense, supported by firm, elegant tannins • Follows strict DOCG laws req’d of a classified Brunello di Montalcino; the wine is aged in new & used French oak as well as in bottle before release; one of the legendary, collectible wines of Tuscany