42 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“

“Hands down the best Japanese BBQ on the island! We’ve tried many Yakiniku both in Hawaii and LA but this was by far the best quality! Not only the quality of the meat but the service was excellent. You know when the vibe, food, and the people are good, it’s the best experience you can get. Highly recommend this place to try!

Our favorite was the Premium beef tongue with green onions and the intestines!“

“Love this place Foods great Great service Awesome“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Friendly staff and yummy food.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“

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

“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! �“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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! 😊👍“

“Split a BBQ Beef and Vietnamese Sandwich with my girlfriend and they were excellent. Very authentic Vietnamese banh mi (I wish we had this still back where I live) and the family that owns the restaurant were very friendly. Thank you for the meal and happy new year!“

“Hangang offers a warm, and authentically Korean atmosphere. The interior is clean and comfortable, making it perfect for family dinners, friendly gatherings, or a relaxed date night. The staff are friendly, attentive, and professional, which adds to the overall pleasant experience. The banchan (side dishes) are fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced, while the main dishes are deeply seasoned, comforting, and taste homemade. 🌺🤙🏻💗“

“I absolutely love their fish burger. The deep-fried, battered fish is perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly tender on the inside. It’s topped with a rich onion tartar sauce, fresh coleslaw, and served on soft, fluffy buns that bring everything together beautifully. The flavors are outstanding and honestly hard to describe—you really have to try it to believe how good it is. On top of that, this place is also well known for its BBQ, which is just as impressive. If you enjoy great comfort food done right, this spot is a must-try.“

“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?“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Possibly the best breakfast spot for fresh cheap quick brekky. Remember to get the fried rice with the breakfast combo.

Very effective and friendly service.

Just overall what is needed for a quick and easy breakfast.“

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

“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!!“