The Aloha State is home to countless incredible seafood restaurants. After all, when you call an island chain surrounded by the Pacific Ocean home, it’s easy to find fresh, local seafood. And while we love the waterfront seafood restaurants you’ll find across the Hawaiian Islands as much as the next person, sometimes you want a more unique experience you can’t find everywhere. Enter Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill, a Hilo seafood restaurant that is housed in an old bank building. This restaurant is seriously beautiful, and the food is even better. Let’s dig in.
The historic Kaikodo Building in downtown Hilo was built in 1907 as the Hilo Masonic Lodge Hall. The space that now houses Jackie Rey’s was formerly occupied by the Bank of Hilo, and remnants of the bank’s understated elegance exist around every corner.
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From the high, vaulted ceilings and intricately-carved 200-year-old Chinese doors in the dining room…
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…to the bank vaults you can still check out today, every inch of Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill will transport you to another era.
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The ambiance is elegant yet casual, and perfectly embodies the spirit of Old Hawaii.
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And the food? Well, let’s just say it’s pretty phenomenal, as well.
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The menu showcases the best of islands — ahi tuna right off the boat, local produce, fresh island greens, and high-quality meats.
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Serving up everything from fresh seafood and steaks to pasta and salads, you’re sure to find something for everyone on the menu at Jackie Rey’s.
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Fancy a drink with your meal? Specialty cocktails are made right here behind the 150-year-old beautifully crafted English bar.
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Stop by for fresh, continental food with an island flair for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
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At Jackie Rey’s, a uniquely beautiful setting, old-fashioned hospitality and Aloha spirit, and mouthwatering food comes together for a dining experience you won’t soon forget.
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Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill is located at 64 Keawe St., Hilo, HI 96720, and is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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