Smiley's Local Grinds
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Customers' Favorites
Chicken Katsu and Mac Salad
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Teriyaki Beef Plate
Kalua Plate Lunch
Banana Cream Pie
Teriyaki Chicken
Hamburger Steak
Macaroni Salad
Moco Loco Moco
Ube Cheesecake
Smiley's Local Grinds Reviews
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I recommend the fried chicken with the Garlic sauce!Not too salty and not super deep fried! Was super good! And they stay up later then most shops in Lihue! 🤙🏻 5 star for me 💙🌺
Pick-up and to-go only, but definitely worth it! Great food with only about a 15-minute wait, and you can call ahead. The garlic shrimp and kalbi are my favorites—both for around $30! And the macaroni is so good. Local grindz always hit the spot!
Smiley’s one of God’s Little Angels on the island of Kauai, where Hurricane Lowell hit hard. No electricity. No running water. Damage to infrastructure Island-wide. MY KIDS ARE STRANDED THERE. After finding a flight they needed shelter - hard to come by. Thank you Royal Palms Kauai! Next they needed FOOD. Smileys to the rescue. And they refused to take money from them. Please join me in a gesture of thanks for taking care of my kids when truly, there is very little...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Smiley's Local Grinds is a family-friendly spot without seating, perfect for takeout. The menu offers a variety of options, from loco moco to katsu and teriyaki beef. The combination teriyaki chicken and teriyaki beef is a treat; the beef is so tender and the chicken is moist with a wonderful char. The macaroni salad is a standout, described as amazing and perfect, a great side to cut the saltiness. Huge portions are served, and it is a local favorite for plate lunch. Be prepared to wait since they’re busy, but the food is really good.