44 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Honolulu

“Delicious! I will be back! Mahalo“

“Simple, shareable, strongly spiced food, reasonably priced but will make you want to drink. Cozy, maybe 10 tables total. Bonus points for being open late but that will mean rowdy tables. Party room next door overwhelms the ambiance with skull-numbing, throbbing bass. Limited parking.“

“Delicious! I will be back! Mahalo“

“Had an absolutely amazing time at this restaurant. The food was delicious and the quality was top notch. The owners were super kind and the service was amazing. We will definitely be visiting again! Don’t be shy to try everything. My family and I ordered a lot of food and loved every single thing. Thank you Yakiniku!“

“Probably the best Korean food we’ve ever had. (I’ve lived on Oahu, in LA, and Seattle). We had the Fish Jun, and sides of Kimchee, Potato, greens, seaweed, and Mac salad. It’s a to-go place that focuses all of its attention on making the food delicious.“

“Love this place Foods great Great service Awesome“

“Good chicken, Just ordered a whole chicken plate, Had them chop the chicken in pieces which cost a $1 more. BUT!! After I left to my office to eat I notice my chicken wasn’t hot. Literally within 5mins of leaving but my food ain’t hot. Y’all literally just pulled the chicken out the fridge and warmed it up. I literally thought I was paying for a HOT PLATE.“

“Reasonably priced, great service and they put lots of food in the plate lunch!“

“When I was growing up, going to school across the street at Aliamanu, they only had Pioneer Chicken at that corner of the Shopping Center. Several years later, after Pioneer Chicken was no more, I was pleased to discover this new Korean BBQ place that opened up there.“

“Friendly staff and yummy food.“

“I’ve had L&L and many other variations, but this is the best Hawaiian BBQ I’ve tasted, full stop.Ordered the BBQ mix plate and chicken katsu, and every component - from the rice and macaroni salad to the meat - was perfect.Don’t hesitate, just go here.“

“Service with a smile. Tasty ribs for the soul. Oh yea, the beans were superb! Bozie Jones BarBQ is located on South King Street across the street from St Mary’s Episcoplal -the church with the huge red cross on the front. Bozie is opened 12noon to 6pm, Thursday through Sunday. Yum yum eat em up!“

“Fantastic #4 BBQ chicken. Lots of food for a good price in Hawaii. This isn't a great sit down place but I was planning to take food to go. I loved they didn't take 30 seconds to get my food. They cooked the chicken fresh on the spot. I waited about 15 minutes which is how long chicken should take to cook. Great spot.“

“Lamb skewer shop. A restaurant that serves grilled food. It's delicious ~ I like that it's close to Walmart. Good for a quick drink. Revisit 2023.Absolutely delicious ?Cheap and delicious. The alcohol is cheap and good! 2024 3/31 Happy Easter. It's good to have a break.“

“We ordered 2 trays of shoyu chicken for a fundraiser and everyone loved it! Will definitely order from Richie’s again.“

“Excellent experiences at BBQ town. They star of the show for us were the Teri beef burgers. Such an explosion of flavor in your mouth. Also pictured on another occasion was the short rib mini plate which as you can see is enough for at least one meal if not two. I called ahead for both our orders and picked up. The staff is super friendly. The prices are extremely reasonable. Definitely recommend visiting!“

“Hanna and Ming are so awesome. The food is soooo yummy. They make special requests for me without batting their lashes. Their curry is really good and matches well with... well... everything!!! I usually ask them for salt and pepper chicken with curry. They add fresh spicy peppers, jalapeños I think, and onions. Its really amazing. I wanted to change it up and asked for steamed fish with curry and just peppers and Ming was like "Sure, I can do that." I didn't want rice or Mac either and he said no problem. This is what I got! Nice and spicy, fish is so tender and their curry sauce is always my go to. I'm serious, its pretty amazing!!“

“Best garlic shrimp I’ve ever had! I’ve been to 15+ eateries ordering the same dish on the mainland and the Hawaiian islands. The guava fried chicken and Lilikoi Pie were epic too! �“

“A tiny shack in Waikiki that specializes in Korean food. The place sort of sticks out between the buildings with distinctive emerald-colored exterior. But what's even more distinctive about this spot is the fact that they serve poached eggs with their rice bowl as opposed to typical fried egg, which is very common in Korean rice bowls. I ordered kimchi fried rice, fried dumplings and beef/butter rice to-go. I must say, I was extremely pleased with my selection. My palate can be described as somewhat bland, as I don't like to blast my food with salt. That's what I really liked about this spot, as they helped in keeping my sodium intake on the low side without having to ask about reducing the salt input.

Only downside was the service. The owner can become a little more receptive/welcoming towards the customers and it wouldn't hurt to smile a little more 😊. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick Korean-bite in Honolulu!“

“Our fave restaurant in Waikiki. We ate here on our first night, had our first American Thanksgiving here & made sure we came back on our final night. Food & service was amazing every time!“

“The freshest Poke on the Eastside, hands down! Mahalo“

“We both like chicken katsu so usually go there once a month. This place has the best chicken katsu that I have ever tasted out of all the L&L's. The chicken is not overcooked and tender. The katsu sauce is very different than many other places. The service is great“

“Always love ordering take out here at Ono Korean bbq. I'm craving kalbi today. Always quick and friendly service.

Vegetarian options: You can order just the side dishes as a plate mix. They will let you chose 4-5 side dishes items. I love their broccoli and bean sprout side dishes. They also have plain tofu as side dish.

Parking: There's always plenty of parking. We never had a time where we would go looking for parking.“

“Never disappointed whenever I see an L&L. I can’t resist the good old loco moco. The perfectly prepared beef patty, rice, and egg over easy that’s covered in gravy. The service is always quick and smooth.

You won’t regret a stop here 🤤“

“Food & service were exceptional!“

“I had no idea that the order comes with 4 sides. Next time I will double the Mac Salad. Everything was ono and even though there was no soy in packets there was something similar but better than any soy sauce I've ever had. I was there at 2:30 which is well after their lunch rush but the fish Jun was cooked fresh and two big scoops of rice for the local touch. Aloha“

“Came in and ordered Teriyaki beef Saimin, mini Loco Moco, Salmon burger with a side of fries, and a mini Chicken Katsu. Very delicious, the chicken was crispy, salmon was cooked well, noodles in the Saimin were not over cooked, and the Loco Moco was great! Highly recommend stopping in here!
We dined in, the A/C could be a little bit colder inside.“

“Today I got to try the Vietnamese Sandwich with the Vietnamese Coffee. The sandwich was packed and with great taste. However, the Vietnamese Coffee was just too sweet for me. A person sitting at the same table as me had advised me that the coffee taste really good without the sugar, so I will be trying it again with no sugar next time.
The husband and wife working here are very sweet people. They are very friendly and helpful.“

“CheeHoo BBQ had some ok food, but the service was ON POINT! Staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience enjoyable. Wasn't so impressed with the food, but maybe it was the wrong time! I do have to say tho the service was fire! 😊👍“

“We had the squid and beef stir fry and the galbi. If it was socially acceptable to lick the plates, we would have. The meat was so tender and flavorful, each bite better than the last. However, what made it an overall excellent dining experience was the care and warmth of Pia and the staff. We will definitely return!“

“Food is great really good but service part could be better? Should greet say hi ask if have any questions their fried rice is great and food is hot. It might be a bit pricey but you gets lots of food.

Parking: Parking is a nightmare cause you have McDonald’s ,cvs ,barber shop ,2 banks different food places you have Thai and Japanese
Safeway, laundry coin operated ,and Gina bbq around the corner near Pizza Hut that is right around the American savings atm and bank.besides a gas station in the middle of it all?“

“So delicious! Huge portions for relatively cheap prices. Staff were very friendly with quick service!“

“The best Korean food you can enjoy!
I am in my 8th month of pregnancy. Korean food has helped me a lot during my pregnancy when I was suffering from morning sickness and other health problems. I first came to this restaurant with a friend for a relaxing meal of delicious Korean food before giving birth.
I wish I had known about this place earlier!
I ordered the Seafood Soft Tofu Stew and also ordered the Beef Bulgogi for takeout. I am a big soft tofu stew (sundubu) lover! The seafood sundubu here was so good! Even my baby belly was moving with great excitement!
The banchan were all delicious with just the right amount of salt!
Now I'm coming back for the BBQ!“

“Our fave restaurant in Waikiki. We ate here on our first night, had our first American Thanksgiving here & made sure we came back on our final night. Food & service was amazing every time!“

“Kau Kau is serving up delicious grinds consistently. The BBQ sauce on the ribs is some of the best I've ever tasted. Mac salad is kept separately so it doesn't get warm sitting next to the ribs and rice. Prices are fair. If you have never been, I strongly suggest you try it. The whole menu on point.“

“This is close to me but I never got around to going. Today I got the Hawaiian Mixed Plate. All you need on one plate. Fast, friendly service. Delicious food. When family comes to visit, we're going to take a short walk to Queen St BBQ.“

“The food is amazing and the service is always with Aloha 🥰“

“Take-out-order got a Melt-In-Your-Mouth Steak, surprisingly tender and juicy with scrumptious flavour, Served with a nice portion of Mac salad and steamed rice, an ultimate comfort meal, delicious, simple & flavorful dinner flavour that the whole family will love.

Kid-friendliness: Mini plates, great for kids

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible Clinical excellent type“

“Wow…we loved our meals. We stopped here by quickly on our way from Waikiki to the airport, and easily found street parking. The vermicelli bowls with lemongrass chicken & tofu (and a banh mi with pork + chicken) were so fresh, so filling, and really high quality. Delicious Vietnamese iced coffee. The service was kind, as well. Highly recommend for a relaxed & high quality meal!!“

“self rotating skewers were so delicious and fun to watch. side dishes were amzing too“

“I like local restaurants and L&L is good with reasonable price. Chicken Cutlets is a little bit oily but Loco Moco is very good. Don’t expect super clean tables and chairs.The loco moco here is cheap, the amount is so large that you can't finish it (regular), and it's delicious. During lunch time (starting around 11:30am), there are a lot of locals working in the area, so it gets crowded, so the later hours are often empty.“

“You’ll pay a little more but it’s worth it for cooked-to-order tasty food. I have never been disappointed. I can’t come everyday but their French fries are better than McDonald’s and come in generous portions, their mini portions are filling for one, their regular portions are good for 2 (or 3) meals. They’re closed on Sundays because the laundromat customers next door fill up the common parking lot but there are a lot of other options in Kaimuki including the L&L by Sekiya’s Japanese Restaurant across from Kaimuki High School which has more parking but also more restaurants sharing the same limited parking. Also there’s the L&L in the ground floor of the Ala Wai Municipal Golf Course clubhouse. For portions and food quality, L&L by St Louis High School, never disappoints and just order a mini-plate if you’re on a budget.

Parking: Limited but call ahead, bring a friend, run in and out so you can park anywhere, even on the street for free.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp leads to the front door from the parking lot. Inside seating available for dine-in.“

“I visited this food truck on my very first night on the island, and it instantly became the highlight of my trip. It was so delicious that I was a little sad they weren’t open on the weekend, because I was already craving a second visit! I ended up stopping by twice during my stay, and it was hands down the best food I had on the island. The flavors were phenomenal, the portions were huge, and the staff was so warm and welcoming. They even remembered my name, which was such a nice touch.

The first time I was there, I tried the smoked meat and Kalbi beef combo, and the second time I went all in with the smoked meat, Kalbi beef, and the garlic shrimp. Everything was just phenomenal. And I have to mention: definitely try the iced tea or the Island Crusher drinks—they’re super tasty as well. This place is an absolute must any time I visit the island, and I highly recommend it!“

“I just love they're fish burger, deep fried battered fish that is super tender inside with amazing onion tarter sauce & coleslaw with tender buns. It's unbelievable you must try it to believe it. They also are known for they're BBQ.“