Mohala's Bayfront Fish & Chips

HANDS DOWN the VERY BEST Fish and Chips you'll ever have. We enjoyed their awesome super crisp and flavorful breading; huge tiger shrimp and delicious Ono. Service was excellent. Our family's favorite place for a great meal.

TOURIST TRAP! Very disappointing experience at Mohala’s. We arrived (party of 6) looking for a casual, reasonably priced seafood experience. After at least a 45 minute wait for our drinks and food, which was just okay and quite greasy, we were hit with almost $100 in automatically included gratituity plus an automatic tip on our bill- there was no mention by our server of automatic gratuity or tips, as is required. All in all we were unpleasantly surprised and hoodwinked into spending more than double on what we expected would be a quick lunch- for $350+ you might as well go eat at the four seasons. Would not return.

The fish and chips here was the second best meal my wife had on our whole trip to big island, and it lost to a much, much, much more expensive luau. You must eat here if you come to Hilo. I’ve had fish and chips in London and around the US. I’m no food critic but I’ve had enough to have opinions. The mahi mahi fish and chips with the garlic dill sauce is the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. My wife, conversely, almost never goes for fish and chips, and she loved the ono. Go here, eat, you are welcome.

great fish, great service (thank you Kate!) the open mic was entertaining, just a good spot for good food. Large portions and decent prices. I Recommend the captains platter, it fed three people.

I absolutely loved this place. I ordered the mahi mahi sandwich on a brioche bread and some sweet potatoe fries. It was absolutely delicious. So good that halfway through it I ordered Ono and fries to take home and eat later. The bar is nicely decorated and wasn't too crowded. I witnessed the bartender let a pregnant lady from outside use the bathroom and thought that was extremely nice, while some places can be very stern about that. The wait wasn't too bad. I came mid day and would recommend that as I was quickly served. The pricing was great and worth every bit.

This place was recommended as the BEST fish and chips in Hilo by my Tour Operator and boy was he right! The food and custom sauces were amazing! Also our server at the bar needs a raise! This man not only gave great recommendations but he was handling everyone at the bar, dining area, pickup orders...he was everywhere, my buddy and I were thoroughly impressed watching him in action! Idk what he gets paid but seriously though...pay the man more!!

Food was absolutely incredible! I wish there would have been more of a view of the nearby ocean and the wait staff was slow. It was a long wait for the food but definitely worth it. Definitely get the malt vinegar aoli, so awesome!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips is absolutely fantastic! The service is incredible — fast, attentive, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. The staff is super friendly and makes you feel right at home. Definitely a must-visit spot for great food and even better hospitality!

The food was excellent. We had scallops and fish. And of course onion rings! Everything was Panko coated and cooked to perfection. Liz waited on us and she was just fantastic! Thanks for everything! You absolutely must stop here for a meal. Highly recommend.