Lehua
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
Our verdict
Lehua is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Emerging Chef presented by S. Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water in Hilo, HI.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app, where members save venues, book tables and use the concierge.

The menu
What to order
- Fried Kalo
- Calamari
- Tinono
- Crab Dynamite Skillet
- Crudo
- Fresh Whole Fish
Lehua is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Emerging Chef presented by S. Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water in Hilo, HI.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
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- Craft Cocktails
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Guests describe a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with live music, attentive service, and a polished dinner setting.
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 16 restaurants and 1 hotel in Hilo.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended.
Questions about Lehua
- What recognition has Lehua received?
- Lehua is recognised by James Beard Award Semi Finalist (2025).
- How do I book Lehua?
- Reservations: Recommended.
- What else is near Lehua?
- Nearby in Hilo: Cafe Pesto, Hilo Bay Cafe and Moon & Turtle.





