Enjoy the Art of Hula at the Merrie Monarch Festival
Visiting Hilo during the annual Merrie Monarch Festival is a wonderful opportunity to explore and enjoy traditional Hawaiian hula, arts and crafts, music, and fun local events.
Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill is a popular local’s favorite featuring fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and a variety of salads at affordable prices; here you can experience great food and old-fashioned hospitality, island style.
Located in downtown Hilo, in the Historic Kaikodo building constructed in 1907, it was originally the Hilo Masonic Lodge Hall. Inside, the restaurant’s interior boasts a beautifully hand-carved 150-year old English wet bar and 200-year old Chinese wood/glass doors. The ambiance is bright and modern, with gilded pendant lights above clean and minimal decor.
You will be greeted with friendly service and a full bar where tropical drinks are blended using locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh-squeezed and hand-crafted. The entrees are creatively appointed with a healthy balance of meat, seafood, and veggies.
The portions are generous and the atmosphere is casual. Parking is available right outside.
Business Hours
Daily 4PM-8:30PM
Reservations recommended
Contact
Website
Location & Map
64 Keawe Street
Hilo, Hawaii
Visiting Hilo during the annual Merrie Monarch Festival is a wonderful opportunity to explore and enjoy traditional Hawaiian hula, arts and crafts, music, and fun local events.
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