Ponds Hilo Menu
Ponds Hilo is a Hawaiian-American restaurant located at 135 Kalanianaole Ave in Hilo, HI. It offers a range of amenities including reservations, takeout, delivery, vegetarian options, wheelchair accessibility, and more. Customers praise the great service, excellent food, and diverse drink selection. The seafood pasta and clam chowder are particularly recommended. The ambiance includes a koi pond, scenic views, and friendly waitstaff. While the decor may be dated, the overall dining experience is top-notch. Prices are on the higher side, but guests find it well worth it for special occasions or intimate date nights. Overall, Ponds Hilo is a cherished Hilo treasure with a unique blend of attentive service, delicious food, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Appetizers
Escargot
Brandy, thyme, crusted mozzarella cheese
Calamari Tempura
Pond's spicy cocktail sauce
Furikake Seared Ahi
Seared rare & sliced thin, wasabi & pickled ginger
Hot Crab & Spinach Dip
Toasted crostini
Da Sizzler
Sizzling teri steak, onions, mushrooms & tomatoes
Steamed Clams
Spicy lemon-grass & ginger broth
Mushrooms Tempura
Pond's savory honey mustard dip
Shrimp Cocktail
Specialty cocktail sauce
Opakapaka Filet
Sauteed or fried crisp lemon-butter caper sauce
Mama's Meatloaf
Her secret recipe
Mac-Nut Pesto Linguine
Toasted crostini
Kupuna & Keiki Menu
Salads
Classic Caesar
Furikake Seared Ahi Caesar
Seared rare & sliced thin on full caesar salad
Pears & Brie Spinach Salad
Braised pears, brie cheese, honey walnuts & pond's papaya poi vinaigrette
Grilled Salmon Salad
Avocados, apples, honey walnuts, feta cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Crab Cake Salad
Homemade crab cakes fresh greens, avocados, apples, honey walnuts, feta cheese & ranch dressing
Bread Pudding
Creme Brulee
Fudge Brownie Ala Mode
Desserts
Beverages
Coffee
Hot Tea
Hot Iced
Soda
Lilikoi Iced Tea
Fruit Juice
Lemonade
Mandarin Pork Ribs
Guava-hoisin bbq sauce
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp (), garlic, herbs, lemon
Mama's Meatloaf
Her secret recipe
Crab Crusted Opakapaka
Roasted red pepper sauce
Braised Short Ribs
Rosemary demi glaze
Fresh Salmon
Grilled lemon-butter & capers
Seafood Gumbo
Fresh catch, shrimps, scallops, calamari, clams & italian sausage in a rich cajun tomato sauce, white rice & garlic bread
Entrees
Pastas
Shrimp Chardonnay
Fettuccine with mushrooms.
Chicken Alfredo
Fettuccine with sundried tomatoes
Oz Top Sirloin
oz New York
Teriyaki Steak oz
Ginger, garlic, soy essence
Slowww Roasted Prime Rib
Hand Cut Seasoned Steaks
Dinner Salads
Caesar
Half Caesar
Furikake Seared Ahi Caesar
Seared rare, sliced thin & served w/wasabi & pickled ginger
Braised Pears And Brie Spinach Salad
Honey-walnuts & papaya poi vinaigrette
Grilled Salmon Salad
Apple/avocado/honey-walnuts/feta cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Duck Somen Salad
Somen noodles, orange-hoisin dressing & tangerines
Prosecco
Split refined and elegant with beautiful mineral notes, elegant white flowers, enhanced by pleasing fruity notes.
Brut
Split refined and elegant with beautiful mineral notes, elegant white flowers, enhanced by pleasing fruity notes.
Sparkling
White
Pinot Grigio
Italy appealing fruit aromas mingle with delicate floral notes. Palate crisp, light and elegant, with alluring fruit flavors.
Riesling
Northwest germany this sweet, fragrant, lightly sparkling wine has vivid aromas and flavors of peach and apricot on a light body
Sauvignon Blanc
New zealand assertive aromas and flavors of gooseberries, citrus, herbs framed by tangy acidity.
Chardonnay
Sonoma beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes
Pinot Noir
Oregon deep ruby in color, vibrant aromas of bing cherry, blackberry & cocoa with a hint of earthiness. Unique structure.
Chianti
Italy sangiovese grape varietal. Bright ruby red, offers aromas of black cherries, blueberries and soft tannins.
Cabernet
Lodi dark fruit, mocha, and spice meet with hints of vanilla. On the palate, berries, and plum. A long smooth finish.
Malbec
Mendoza dominated by aromas of fresh red fruit and spice. On the palate, this wine is smooth and robust. Spicy finish.
Red
Draft Beer
Lava Man Red
Mai Mana Wheat
Big Wave Golden Ale
Gold Cliff Ipa
Koko Brown Ale
Bud Light
Maui Pau Hana Pilsner
Maui Bikini Blonde
Maui Big Swell Ipa
Maui Pog Seltzer
Maui Dragon Seltzer
Ola Brew Pineapple Hard Cider
Can Beer
House Wine
Chardonnay
Merlot
Our Traditional “Mai Tai"
From trader vics original recipe.... Fo' real a blend of white rum, orange curacao, topped with mahina dark rum
Lychee Rum Martini
Parrot bay mango rum, cranberry & pineapple juice, then garnished with a marinated lychee to finish this creation! Shaken, not stirred.
Passion Mango Martini
Parrot bay mango rum, passion fruit and sweet & sour. Shaken
Hawaiian Sunshine Mojito
Mango rum, mint, lime, lilikoi syrup, cranberry juice & club soda
“Ric-O-Rita"
Created by "boss ric" in , this top shelf margarita has equal portions of reposado tequila, triple sec and sweet & sour. Over ice .Shhmmoooth"
"Fbi" Iced Tea
From big island. Our special house blend of tequila, coconut rum, vodka gin & triple sec, mixed with sweet & sour and a splash of cola.
Specialty Cocktails
Coffee Creations
Daily Specials
If your server has forgotten to mention our daily specials, please don't hesitate to ask.
Handcrafted Lemonade
House handcrafted lemonade available choice of: strawberry; mango; lilikoi; coconut
Ponds "Simply Irresistable" Cheesecake
A blend of ricotta and cream cheese mac nut/graham crust. 'Sweet&sour cream topping with a choice of strawberry, blueberry or lilikoi sauce
Coconut Flan
Made with eggs, coconut cream, heavy cream, baked shredded coconut and a 'savory" caramel sauce
Tuxedo Chocolate Dream Cake
A layered chocolate cake "floating on a raspberry sauce. A "chocoholics dream come true
