50 Best Burger Restaurants in Honolulu

“A hole-in-the-wall place with a ~really~ good burger and fries. Probably the best on Waikiki, or at least the best I've found so far. Generous portion sizes, too. The only knock I can give is it's not "fast" food, like you might expect for a hole-in-the-wall place: Burger was (perfectly) made to order, so it took around the same amount of time to make as it would in a sit-down restaurant, but other than that, it was great. If you're looking for a burger you can grab and take to the beach, this is the place to get it.

Parking: Only parking is what you can find in the garages on Waikiki.“

“Clam chowder was very good and came out hot. Hen of the wood mushroom salad was very good also. Smoked prime rib was a little tough, not much smoke flavor but portion size was good. A group of women were seated on the same table as us next to the window and even though there were on the other end of the table, they were so loud talking and laughing it was quite distracting.“

“This was the first place we stopped to eat lunch at when we got to Waikiki and it did not disappoint! As soon as we walked in, the manager Christine was welcoming and made us feel like we were family! The burger was sooooo good! We will definitely be back for sure!“

“Staff at Lulu’s couldn’t have been kinder or more helpful if they tried. We went last night as a large party and they were so wonderful! Accommodating all of our needs, including moving our table due to a sensory overload for one of my children. Our server was outstanding, from helping with a suggestion for parking to getting all of our meals and drinks perfectly. Thank you for a wonderful night“

“OMG. Best.Tacos.Ever. Hadn't read reviews, just stopped while walking through the neighborhood. We're not foodies, not overly impressed by fancy plating or odd combos, but loved the great food and super-size portions at this small funky family-run restaurant just outside of Waikiki. The fish and kal-bi tacos were rich with flavor, the surprise of tuna in the mac salad was creamy and delicious, and the crunchy sweet coleslaw brought all the flavors together. Broke da mout', for realz!“

“The attention to quality and detail made for the best meal I’ve had in a long time. The crispy cheese slider was over the top. The chicken taco meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. This is the kind of food I’d fly back to Hawaii just to eat.“

“Cute little hole in the wall but gets a bit hot, smokey and crowded. Hard to find parking but still worth it! We order online and grab & go. Love these burgers! Special sauce, sweet buns, simple & delicious! Definitely recommend. There's something special about these. You will crave them.“

“A burger from the heart . Blue cheese and the Teriyaki burger were awesome… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My wife and I recently had breakfast at this restaurant and then supper a few days later. We decided to go back because of the quality and quantity of food and drinks there, but mostly because of the amazing service we received. Noah and Dorine, you were absolutely amazing and we would absolutely go back, if ever we were in Waikiki again.“

“We just had our daughter grad paina there, choke parking the food was onolicious the set was already made just gotta bring ur sounds, ur decorations and if anything phot set ups we still had plenty space and performance as well. Mahalo, Da Salas Ohana“

“Just a good ol fashioned hole in the wall burger joint!

The green river drink was so good- we love an unnaturally neon beverage!

I don’t think I would get the Hal burger again. The steak was pretty dry and didn’t mesh as well with the burger as I thought it would. I also got their OG deluxe burger and that was significantly better. If I were to do it again, I’d order it without lettuce and tomato and do extra onions!

The fries were a little cold but I could see them being very good when hot. It’s also super affordable and would definitely come through again!“

“These burgers were pretty tasty. I actually ended up just getting the Keiki meal with the cheeseburger, which was still pretty flavorful. My husband ordered the Hawaiian Kai, which he liked a lot. The employees were helpful and kind. It took about 10 minutes to get our food which was expected given the type of food they were preparing. We were there around lunch time so the dining room was a little busy, but we were still able to find a table to sit at. The drinks are self-serve with refills as long as you are dining in. There is no public bathroom.“

“Been here for breakfast couple times... was actually good... so good I went back... today I went back for lunch. I ordered 2 plates, short ribs and garlic shrimp. I am a pretty good cook and like that when people prepare food good as well. The place a hole in the wall... no frills the service!!! Real good... the food. Hmmm. Let me tell you the plates were off the hook!! The short ribs great taste flavor soo good cook just the way I like it... Garlic Shrimp... o rank it up there as one of the best I ever ate. Actually better then the way I cook it. The mac salad... really completes the meal.... As Arnold said.... “I’ll be baaaak”“

“They’re open until 01:30 AM now and thank goodness, because we skipped dinner to go fishing. Their fried chicken is crispy, succulent, and well-seasoned with a nice kick to it. If you’re a fan of the spicy chicken at Jollibee, this is the leveled-up sister. And their mala tang soup…drool worthy. I love spicy soup but they were sold out of spicy beef, so they offered to make their original beef spicy for me. You can adjust the spice level and I asked for mine to be “spicy spicy”, and they didn’t disappoint! There was a nice dose of chili oil and garlicky mala heat, but not so much that it drowned out the flavors. The broth itself has a rich, nutty flavor, reminding me of a wilder version of tan tan ramen. They use saimin noodles and top it with fish balls, meat balls, thinly sliced meat, sliced potatoes, and quail eggs. I didn’t get any pictures this time because I couldn’t resist inhaling my meal, but I’ll be back for sure!“

“Delicious! I will be back! Mahalo“

“Burgers are so good!! Love that it uses fresh ingredients. Good customer service, I highly recommended this place .“

“I came here on 2 seperate occasions and I have a mixed rating for it.

I would say the food is excellent. Very very good stuff.... but the wait time is atrocious.

I had an aloha smash burger, a loco Dog, and a chicken sandwich on the 2 trips. The food was fresh, great tasting and the fries were outta this world tasty.

Now onto the issues. I work in the food industry and have ran pretty much every cuisine under the sun. I have done so for 15 years and I think the wait times are ridiculous. Both times I went there I literally had to wait 50 minutes one night and an hour and 10 minutes the next night for food.

I would have just gotten a refund and went somewhere else if other places were open because while the food is absolutely top notch, the wait times make it not worth it and there wasnt many people ahead of us either of those times. 7 customers first night, 9 customers the longer night.

I understand they are working out of a small area with limited resources but it seems as though they have outgrown their space. 50-70 minutes for a burger, fries, and hot dogs is ridiculous any way you slice it.

Those guys are working hard and they're ingredients are fresh but from one chef to the next, you need to expand to a new area to allow yourself to grow. Working off of a small flat top and a table top plug in deep fryer will not being able to keep up with the demand and im hoping for the sake of your restaurant, it doesn't tarnish your reputation because as I said above..The food is phenomenal and these guys can cook up a mean dinner.

Only issue is they are holding themselves back from moving to the next level with the small space and crazy wait times.

When you can only do one ticket at a time because of limited space, the current work model isnt going to work out long term. I dont mind a wait for good food but I have to admit, this was the longest wait time Ive ever experienced for food in any setting.

I hope you guys live long and prosper because you know how to cook some great food. Take the risk and jump into a bigger space, I have faith you will be successful.

Only hesitation I have in returning again in the future is placing an order at 9pm but not being able to eat until after 10pm even if the food is phenomenal.“

“Great little diner to stop in and grab a burger. I had the barbecue bacon cheeseburger. It was absolutely delicious. Cooked perfectly. Burger patty was well-seasoned. Cheese was nice and melty came with grilled onions, bacon, lettuce, tomato, thousand island dressing, and a nice sweet and zingy barbecue sauce. Will definitely be back to the Honolulu Burger company for another cheeseburger. Aloha!“

“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!“

“I got all of this for just under $15. That’s crazy for 2025, this place is a hidden gem!

I got a 1/2 lb burger with fresh avocado and bacon, lettuce tomato. That’s double the meat you get at McDonalds largest burger, less expensive, and it’s fresh on a sweet bread bun. You can also get a full lb meat burger. The owner makes the fries fresh to order too, and I got a large drink. Burger is really juicy, I recommend getting it with the avocado and bacon.

Store keeps the lights dim but they’re open. A lot of people come in to take their food to go. Really affordable and fresh“

“High quality and tasty food in a super local hole in the wall.

Menu had tons of good looking stuff, so I went with the first combo meal. Their teri beef is very tender, and the hamburger steak was great! But the standout for me was the chili, very unique and satisfying flavor. My friend had the steak and garlic shrimp, and both were cooked perfectly and incredibly delicious.

So much good looking stuff on the menu, I'll definitely be back to try more.“

“Burgers with a twist and it tastes good. Price is worth it. Whenever we will be in Honolulu, Teddy’s will definitely be one of our dining places to go to. 😋“

“Good $$ and the burger was good“

“Superior classic burgers, great fries, friendly staff and wonderfully nostalgic setting. Highly recommend!!! 🙌🏼“

“The best food and value for your money. Coming from NY we headed straight here for their box lunches. They did not disappoint, be sure to drop by and be prepared to eat well.“

“One thing I really like about Teddy’s is that each burger has its own vibe, they’re not cookie-cutter, which keeps things interesting. I usually go with the single Kaneohe Burger with tots and a drink, and I’m done!!

If you’ve got an appetite like Joey Chestnut, and looking for that “Broke da mout’ and den pau” experience, go for that Triple burger option 🍔. It’s a beast of a messy stacked burger, and total investment of time, body and soul . They’ve got tons of creative options for every kind of burger lover, from classic builds to wild combos.

Just keep in mind, a great burger takes time here. It’s not fast food, and that’s a good thing. Expect to wait a bit, especially during peak hours. But when it hits your hands that juicy, hot, and loaded burger is totally worth it.

Overall, Teddy’s is easily one of the better hamburger spots on the island. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, it’s a solid stop when the burger craving hits.“

“we have eaten there twice once for dinner the chicken and rice in pineapple so delicious and for breakfast a ham egg and cheese croissant the were big portions would highly recommend“

“Grest food and excellent staff“

“the new impossible burger!! read the patty..lol...it's no lower in fat, and like most meatless food it is high in sodium.. but for plant base it was yummy and worth the occasional bindge.“

“The burger was good but the meat was kind of thin, and the fries were too thin for what you pay for. It is overpriced but I would go back as the food is good. There isn't much seating, especially when it is Saturday at lunch hour, it took us longer to find a seat to eat than it did to wait for my food.“

“I had the cheeseburger and added bacon. It was so good almost as good as Teddy’s.“

“Excellent way to sample local craft brews, accompanied by great food!“

“We started with a share plate of one night in Bangkok spicy shrimp. These were divine with just enough spice! Following this we had the grilled salmon. The sweet and spicy mustard glaze was delicious. Would have like a little more of this. We dined here twice during our stay in Waikiki. Our waiter, Tyler was very attentive and provided excellent service. The atmosphere was great with some flashbacks tunes playing in the background.“

“Bob's BBQ has character, a small shop with good food. My brother-in-law was craving meat and they have it. Great pork ribs, beef ribs and chicken. Comes with rice and mac salad. We also had burgers. Crispy bacon made it perfect. The fries were piping hot. Service was nice and efficient. Other customers ordered fish, if we have time before we leave, we csn do another stop.“

“I have been shopping there for many years and love the selection of vendors that are there. We can almost always find what we are looking for including gifts from local artists and made quite a few friends with some of the vendors. There is something for everyone. Also I recently became a vendor myself.“

“Came here for breakfast and ordered a bowl of wonton saimin. The broth was light and comforting, while the noodles were pleasantly chewy. I enjoyed the wontons, which were perfect “one-biters,” well-seasoned, and delicious. Service was friendly and engaging. The place has history and has been around for a long time, making it fun to visit and see locals enjoying their meals. Parking can be difficult, but it is worth it for the food. Also, it's cash only so leave the cc tuck away.“

“The quality is the best, one of the best milkshakes I tried ever my wife said. It's not the perfect service because you have to wait more than usual even when it is almost empty... But people were just kind enough. The perfect plan is just enjoy your milkshake sitting on the tables outside and admiring the beautiful views and architecture alongside the street.“

“Good for working and Drinking“

“Friendly staff and yummy food.“

“We had Birria tacos which were phenomenal. Consume was a little on the salty side, but still delicious. My brother had some BBQ place that came with so much food for $30. The price of my meal was around $27, so expect to pay some money if you are coming. Totally worth it though. This is not just LA Pina Cantina, it is mixed with various food options under one roof. The Gelato place was good as well! Good Food, good service (from LA Pina Cantina) and atmosphere was relaxed“

“This is a great little find! The watermelongarita was tasty and we'll priced . Food was delicious - steak w/ mushrooms and rice & ahi tuna butter garlic w/ rice. And the service from the young lady was great, very attentive. To top it off the view of the golf course with Banyan trees made the experience even better.“

“best breakfast sandwiches and French toast I ever had! Ono af“

“I dream of their garlic chicken. It’s my first and last stop when I visit. I just can’t figure out how they make it!“

“We couldn’t dine outside because it was being used for a group booking, but really enjoyed a cozy table for two inside - great temperature! Shared the steak and eggs plate - wonderful, and delicious coffee (both hot and iced!). Service was exceptional. And, thank you, Walt, for directing us upstairs! We’ll be back on our next trip!“

“I and a couple of other retirees discovered Pur Sina when they opened and have been weekly customers ever since. Their small kitchen limits the menu choices, but what they offer is tasty and reasonably priced. The pleasant customer-oriented staff has made it serve as a home away from home for us, and we have always felt welcomed. If/when they leave, they will be sorely missed.“

“I Love 💙 Jack in the box.“

“I think they work great as a team and their people persons“

“My kids and I really love the french fries...😋😋😋 freshly cooked and available anytime👍👍👍👍“

“They are amazingly friendly owners and staff! You HAVE to get a pineapple piña colada they are just absolutely AMAZING!! The bar is awesome as well!!“

“Neat McDonald's! Unique decor. Good food in McDonald's fashion.“