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.“

“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!“

“Delicious! I will be back! Mahalo“

“It was my first time eating here. I always walk by and smell the food cooking. The food was excellent and the service was even better! They were so kind and the food came out fast even when I made a modification. Really nice people. I will be back!“

“Love this place Foods great Great service Awesome“

“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.“

“Best chicken in Hawaii 🔥🔥“

“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!“

“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.“

“Authentic Korean mixed plate. My Korean husband was impressed by the quality and variety of the banchan (side dishes). Staff are friendly and the shop is clean. There are a few seats inside, otherwise there is outside seating directly next to the shop.“

“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!!“

“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! �“

“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“

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

“I ordered the Shoyu Chicken, I received it fresh and very fast.
As I opened the container, I was shocked by how it beautifully it was presented.
After taking my first bite, I was amazed by how tender and moist the chicken was. Along with the amazing sauce it was coated in.
I’m a world traveler and this is by far the best chicken dish I’ve ever had.
Well done!

I had to get a second plate to take with me to the hotel. Amazing!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“My boyfriend (Drew) and I picked up dinner here last night and the BBQ beef sandwhich was amazing!!! We love how the spice of the sauce wasn't too spicy. The pickled daikon and carrots complimented the spice and the beef was cooked to perfection.

We were very surprised by the mung bean tapioca pudding. We were not expecting to like it. Overall, it was not too sweet and had a good flavor to compliment the BBQ Beef sandwhich.

Great spot for lunch or dinner! Fast & great service 🤙“

“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! 😊👍“

“If you’re working or wandering through downtown Honolulu and need a legit food win, do yourself a favor and stop by My BBQ. 🔥

From the moment you walk in, the staff sets the tone—super friendly, quick, and dialed-in. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular even if it’s your first visit.

Now let’s talk about the real reason you’re here: the meat jun. My wife and I have been on a serious hunt for the best one on the island, and we both agree… this is the spot. They don’t skimp either—thick cuts of meat, a perfectly balanced batter, and that sauce? Just the right touch of sweetness that ties everything together.

Portions are generous, quality is consistent, and everything just hits the mark. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch between meetings or planning catering for an office event, they make it easy and go above and beyond to accommodate.

Hands down one of our favorite spots in town. Highly recommend.“

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

“My kalby- tang was an excellent choice for me here. The first impression was a visual ribs with chunks of meat on it where is so rare to see on a restaurant in my experience. Then its soup where I black peppered over it and the taste was so great and not even salty like other places just right!. I didn’t pour the rice in it where I usually do but instead without realizing it I get to finish it until the last drop.“

“Delicious and huge portions! Had Grilled ahi and Teust Us Special with shrimp and ribs - all super flavorful. Would prefer potato or green salad over their long mac. Will definitely be back, perfectly located for pre/post airport stop. 3 picnic style tables (not fancy, but clean) and most were locals doing takeout with easy parking.“

“The food was so good! Ok, there's no indoor dining and the outdoor dining is really rough but during our meal there the locals seemed to love it and for good reason. This is what I imagine authentic Hawaiian BBQ for the working man is like. When you go to a BBQ place and see the orange construction either shirts, is probably going to be good and it was. The girl at the register recommend the beef short ribs and they were amazing. My wife had the teriyaki chicken and it had amazing flavor, though a bit overcooked, I still finished it if for her gladly. My only warning: one dish is plenty for two hungry people! We were getting ready to head to the airport and didn't want any to go to waste, so we have half to a mother with four teenage boys. They were 😊. Definitely will return next time we visit the island.“

“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. 🌺🤙🏻💗“

“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.“

“We opted out of our reservation for the dining room and ate in the bar. Didn't catch the bartender's name but she was wonderful. The Mai Tai was great and our food was delicious. It was a thoroughly enjoyable meal.“

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

“Wow I drove past this place many times, shame on me for not stopping by for a bite. Today I was just looking for breakfast and maaaayyyynnnn the breakfast combo!!!

$9.59 bucks in ward is awesome, which included 2 eggs, 1 spam, 2 pocho sausage, 2 links, and 4 bacon.!!!. Most places would probably cost 15-20+ bucks for that.

Not to mention, it was only after my order was almost done I see a sign for $1 adder for fried rice, shucks. Definitely going try that next time. I forgot to ask for over easy when I grabbed my bag and was like oh no don't be scrambled haha. We'll it seems to be standard as over easy it was, so if u want scramble be sure to ask.

On top of the deal my food was out in a few minutes behind one small order and a large order, so gray job on quick time.

Inside is your normal plate lunch seating area. There is also metered street parking along the north bound lane of Cooke St.

They have a good size menu, and I definitely will be back to try some of their other food. For now I found my go to breakfast spot in ward area haha!!!“

“Absolutely Delicious and authentic. They grill the meat in front of you. Fast, good price and delicious!“

“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!!“

“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“

“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?“