Hilo Restaurants: The Seaside, Seafood

The Seaside

Address: 1790 Kalanianaole Ave., Hilo, HI

Phone: 808/935-8825

Price range: $-$$$

Cuisine: Seafood

Location: Hilo



The Nakagawa family has been running this eatery since the early 1920s.
The latest son to manage the place has spruced it up a bit with tablecloths and candles, but the decor is still bare-bones.

No matter, since it serves some of the freshest fish on the island. (Not a surprise, as the fish come from the restaurant's own aqua farm.)

Islanders travel great distances for the fried aholehole (young Hawaiian flagtail).

Not a fish eater? Try the grilled lamb chops, chicken, or prime rib.

Arrive before sunset and request a table on the patio for a view of the egrets roosting around the fish ponds.

* Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V

* Closed: Closed Mon. No lunch