PAPAJACS

This place is VERY AFFORDABLE!! All entrees around $15, but the quality of a $30 entree. Sandwiches w/ Salad in pic where $12 each & added soup $4. Place has an upscale vibe: cloth table clothes, cloth napkins, pepper grinder, etc. Very nice place on the Oceanfront in downtown Hilo. We live here and our office is 2 blocks away…so given we know and visited most restaurants here, the is one of the more refined restaurants and super affordable.

I don't normally give places 5 stars, but this is a wonderful place. Ambiance, decor, and staff are professional. I had the lamb shanck, tender to the touch, and flavorful. The Brussel sprouts and carrots were cooked to perfect and seasoned well. Take a nice lunch break or dinner, remember no alcohol served here.

Today, we checked out a new classy (Damask table cloths, heavy silverware, cloth napkins) upscale, yet affordable Italian Restaurant, located next to Pacific Tsunami Museum called Papajacs! It was a dream come true! So clean, and such beautiful interior! The dishes were mouth-watering and filling! Tom had a Meatball Sandwich😋, & I had a Chicken Spinach Pasta😋. (I had to ask for a "Take-Out" tray). Their music track included greats like Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, & Al Jerome...the service was impeccable! We met Papajacs in person🤩! The view of our incredible Hilo Bay was the bonus! Finally, an Excellent Italian Restaurant, in our precious Hilo...🤗🙏🌺And..."Big Island East Hawaii side people, really Deserve it"💖💯Mahalo nui loa, Papajac & staff🤙