Big Kahunas Smokehouse Restaurant

Great food, comes out quick, reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was really good. Had brisket, sausage, corn bread, potato smashers, Coleslaw and potato smashers.
Staff was nice too.

Hawaiian style BBQ joint located in Hooksett right off 93. Owner is extremely friendly. They even have board games to play while there

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Very good barbecue. Does not need sauce.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything we ordered was amazing. The ribs are perfect, nice dry rub with house made sauces-- falling off the bone but not dry. Homemade coleslaw was excellent. Burger was huge and also amazing. Plenty to bring home!! I'll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I seriously just had the best B-B-Q I've ever had at Big Kahunas Smokehouse!! I don't even know how to begin to describe the burnt ends of the brisket I just ate... Absolutely out of this world. Fall apart tender and perfectly smoked and charred. WOW!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I seriously just had the best B-B-Q I've ever had at Big Kahunas Smokehouse!! I don't even know how to begin to describe the burnt ends of the brisket I just ate... Absolutely out of this world. Fall apart tender and perfectly smoked and charred. WOW!

Food is outstanding. Eaten here a few times and the food is consistently great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible food and service! We are planning to come back and try one of everything. We had the pork belly, smasher, cornbread, and pineapple upside down cake and had zero complaints.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If I had to choose one final meal, forget the fancy steakhouses, forget the five-star restaurants, just drop me off at Big Kahuna’s, hand me a full rack of their ribs, and let me go out like a legend.

These ribs? So tender, a gentle breeze could dislocate the meat from the bone. So juicy, I had to tilt my head like a dog drinking out of a hose just to keep from drowning in that Caribbean BBQ sauce. And speaking of that sauce, sweet, smoky, and possibly infused with the tears of angels. If I had a time machine, I'd use it to go back and experience my first bite again.

For sides, I went with cornbread and smashers, not because I expected much, but because I needed something to soak up the pure joy leaking from my soul. The smashers? Absolute sleeper hit. Crispy, buttery, and honestly, they paired so perfectly with the ribs that I started getting jealous. Like, maybe they should get a room and leave me out of it.

And the vibes? Peak. Coming from the frozen North, stepping into Big Kahuna’s felt like I had been granted one last vacation before the great beyond. Palm trees? Check. Warm, smoky air? Check. Pieter, the owner, making sure my experience was flawless? Absolute king. That man cares about his food and his people, if he ever runs for office, he’s got my vote.

So yeah, if you find yourself in Hooksett and you DON’T stop at Big Kahuna’s, just know you’ve failed your ancestors. These ribs are legendary. If I could trade my last remaining good kidney for another rack, I absolutely would.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket, The Slaw-Py Pulled Pork Sammy, BBQ Lovers

Excellent brisket and pork belly, and a truly invested host

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket

My pork belly with the peanut sauce was really excellent. I've never had anything like this and I will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was looking for a good spot to stop for lunch and this place caught my eye. Extremely glad I did. I was greeted by a very nice gentleman, who was easy to get along with and talk with. I ordered the Kahuna Burger and Cornbread, it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was perfect, loved everything I saw.
Definitely don’t pass this place up!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic spot. Get the pork belly. Friendly staff, reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came here with my family just the other day and had a fantastic experience. The owner was there to greet and serve us, and he was truly a pleasure to talk to and elevated the visit. I got the ribs and they were cooked perfectly, and all of the rest of the food was absolutely delicious. The menu offers a great selection for those who are gluten free as well. I love the vibe of the restaurant and would definitely return here whenever I can!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5