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Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kailua-Kona

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Kona Korean Bbq
92/100 (775 ratings)
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"Spicy pork was superb. Food was made quick. Nice cozy..."
Ben Wallerich
"The ambiance when you drive into the parking lot as a tourist is a bit uncomfortable. We thought we were in the wrong place as it's in a loading dock..."
Shanna Crumley
"This place is mostly take out, though they do have a couple tables inside and out. It's a little bit of a dive, but the food was excellent. It's a..."
Paul Rennix
"I love coming here for a quick bite. I always order the same thing...kimchi soup! It's surprisingly authentic, despite some of the negative reviews..."
Rachael Tiow
"I had the mixed plate. Everything was delicious. This place is under new ownership as of 2 months ago, so a few of the establishment's older menu..."
Dash Morlock
"Very friendly and fast service! Food is also great! My favorites are Korean BBQ chicken wings, Seafood Tofu Soup, and..."
Yi Han
"This is proverbial "hole in the wall" restaurant. And as such, of course, the food is excellent. I had the beef, which was thinly sliced and soooo..."
Kirk Rogers
"Inexpensive good food. The spicy chicken is just that spicy but not burning hot. It is a sweet spicy sauce placed on after it is fried. The Kimchee..."
Jerry McEwen
"OMG ! SERIOUSLY if your visiting from out of town or NEW in town and are looking for GREAT TASTING FOOD AND SERVICE ! you need to come here.. WOW....."
Mike Martinez
"A hidden gem but well known to locals. The quality, quantity and price are fantastic. Friendly staff and great service. I'd come everyday if I can..."
Marvin Lam
"If you are looking for Korean food in this area, this is the place to go. Do not be afraid of the area, the owners are super nice and accommodating...."
Crystal Jackson
Ohana Q
88/100 (691 ratings)
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Barbecue
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Pasta
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Pesto
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"Pulled pork tacos and chicken nachos we worth the money. So much of the food on the big island is overpriced. Nice to have something on the less..."
ryan steel
"First off, the pork belly candy plate with smoked Mac and cheese was simply amazing. The BBQ aioli and the vinegar Carolina BBQ dips were not..."
Caleb Roe
"Ribs and brisket with smoked Mac and cheese. Amazing! The sauces also very good. The spicy sauce is best in my opinion. Did I mention the food is top..."
Christian Elggren
"Everything was fantastic - Birria tacos (best brisket I’ve ever had), pork bowl (huge portion!) pork nachos, kids pork sliders and Mac n cheese...."
Sarah Chadbourne
"My husband and I loved their food so much, we went three times in our short visit in Kona. ❤️ It was surprisingly hard to find good food in Kona,..."
Cris
"Very impressed! I’ve wanted to eat here ever since I saw them open! They did not disappoint! The food is awesome! The BBQ sauce is incredible! ..."
Kevin Tadlock
"I ordered the Carbonara and Caesar Salad. It was tasty, but a little too smoky flavor overall. The salad was good, fresh, and yummy. My mom ordered..."
Alison M
"We had the ribs and pulled pork and it did not disappoint! Everything was tender and flavorful. Add the spicy bbq sauce and it all makes for a..."
Sarah Noble
"Nice little place, just off the main tourist area. Has bar seating indoors and tables in the front as well as in the back. Be advised, back area..."
letta mac
"Good BBQ but definitely have had better. The pulled pork was very good, especially with the spicy sauce whereas the brisket was fairly dry. The..."
Conway Wong
"Best clam chowder in town! They were really nice to do something special for Ironman's diet (delicious but almost plain pasta). Totally recommended...."
Julia Denegre
"Amazing food for the price and the staff is pleasantly hospitable and kind. I love their smoked Mac and cheese. If you're in the area it's a must to..."
Linda Thai
"Excellent BBQ and very friendly and kind staff! We split a pulled pork plate, which was a decent portion for two, but if you’re hungry you could..."
Susan Zhang
"We got take out here last night and the food was good. We ordered the pork sliders and a side of Mac and cheese and baked beans. All the food was..."
Georgia Bird
"Born and raised southerner here so I know bbq. I’ve had it from the best places around in KC, Carolina’s, Texas and everywhere in between. The..."
Greg Smith
"We visited the Grand Re-Opening today! The food was fabulous and so was the service:) There was live music and a great vibe. I ordered the smoked..."
Diane Atkinson
"I order to take out, but the staff is always very friendly, lots of Aloha there, and the food is great! This is the only place I ever ordered Nachos..."
Ellen Hiromasa
"This brisket was incredible! I’m a born and raised Texan so I can speak on authority of the matter. More over I’m shocked at some of the poor..."
Jennifer Abbott
L & L Hawaiian Barbeque
87/100 (783 ratings)
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Lunch
Loco Moco
Shrimp
Spam Musubi
Macaroni Salad
Barbecue Chicken
Salad
Seafood Combo
Katsu Curry Chicken Bowl
Fried Shrimp Plate
Hawaiian Plate
Katsu Chicken Combo with Moco Loco and Mac Salad
Pork
Healthy Garlic Shrimp
chicken chow mein
Grilled Ono
Short ribs
魚のソテー
Chicken Katsu
ワンタン麺
chicken teriyaki
Garlic Fish Platter
Sam Saimin
Combination with Chicken Combo
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"Yummy food Fast service Nice..."
James J
"Healthy Garlic Shrimp 🦐 Very tasty. Makes a pretty plate Many other Hawaiian choices to choose from. Breakfast, Lunch, And..."
Kamili Kauhaihao
"Can’t say anything bad. Good enough for a quick..."
Eugene
"Be Kind to the STAFF they are amazing and deserve to be respected for doing their job… understanding the customer who doesn’t always speak..."
Elizabeth Olsen
"Always love L&L for teriaki chicken or beef over rice with Mac salad. Prices have gone up, but less than L&L IN Oregon. Best fast food on the..."
John Reid
"A good Hawaiian/Asian mix. Large menu selection with local favorites as well as Asian dishes. I got the Loco Moco, I thought I'd only eat half but it..."
Michelle Perks
"Standard Hawaiin plates. They also serve burgers fried rice, and Saimin. This location was clean and in a great location off the highway. Five..."
The Laguna Chef
"Great food close to the airport! Stopped here a bunch on my trip to the big island and got katsu musubi, bbq chicken musubi, saimin - all good...."
Grigory Heaton
"This L&L Hawaiian Barbeque location stands out above all! The food quality and service surpasses all other L&L restaurants! Good is always fresh,..."
Richard Cacal
"Fastest, best tasting food from an l&l's that I ever ate at, gotta try the Cambo A plate, or you could turn the Kekele Plate into the Cambo A, just..."
Trent Palacat (808 moku)
"Great food for the price. Lots of choices, made to order, and large..."
Patrick Simmons (Spatacular)
"Unexpected, I thought here the beef is not real delicious, not to say such a small fastfood shop. However, the BBQ style kept the tender even more..."
Dolphin _Grounded
"This place is a must for Hawaiian food, fast service, quality..."
Dan P
Tj's Bbq By The Beach
86/100 (1304 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
Wings
Cheesecake
Ribs
Cheesecakes
Chicken Wings
Baby Back Ribs
Cheeseburger
Burger
Hamburgers
"We were heading down the coast and decides to stop here for lunch. Came because of the reviews and we weren't disappointed. Service was excellent and..."
daniel chen
"Yup, the rating is appropriate - great food and lovely former restauranteur owners who pride themselves on making great food. While it’s merely a..."
Ryan Gilmour
"This was our favorite meal on Big Island. We stopped by Saturday around noon. My wife and I split the ribs and volcano burger. Both were crazy good...."
Alex Smith
"Visiting from Texas and we found this little gem on our last day of vacation. Some of the best BBQ ribs I have ever tasted, hands down (and I've..."
Brett Stanes
"Delicious food! The ribs were fall of the bone tender and juicy and came with a scoop of cole slaw that seemed to have a bit of pineapple flavoring..."
Ezekiel Krametbauer
"These were some of the best ribs I've had in my life. They were falling off the bone and smothered in sweet and tangy sauce over a bed of rice and..."
Trevor
"Great ribs and burgers. Super friendly people. Loved the coffee rub on the cowboy burger. The ribs were very tasty and cooked to..."
Brock Rowlands
"Delicious ribs, half a rack with coleslaw and rice for $17. Saw people buying the famed bbq sauce for $9 a..."
Crystal Koh
"Had the Half Rack of Ribs and the Volcano Burger. Very impressed definitely worth a stop if you're in the area at any..."
Nick Burrows
"Fantastic ribs, the burgers we're also great. Service was friendly. It can take awhile to get food with long ..."
Alam Jamal
Hawaiian Bbq Deli
84/100 (508 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Barbecue
L&l Hawaiian Barbecue
81/100 (789 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
Fast food
Polynesian
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Fast Food
Polynesian
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Curry
Fish
Pork
Burger
Hamburgers
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Ribs
Fast food
Hawaiian
Polynesian
Fast food
Barbecue
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Kiawe Smokehouse
77/100 (220 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Hawaiian
American
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Sit down
Hawaiian
American
Barbecue
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Let's start with the staff, the nicest, friendly, helpful staff. Utterly friendly and accommodating, feels like you're at your grandmother's house...."
Adam
"What a lovely surprise I had coming to Nephi's smokehouse. A friendly, family run establishment that was kind and patient enough to explain some menu..."
P Lai
"We came here wanting to try some local Hawaii food. We read the reviews and decided to check this place out. The people were super friendly and..."
Mum Dawn
"Real homey spot, where you get served by an auntie. Loco moco was..."
Joseph Shao
"Honestly best and most authentic Hawaiian food in Kona! Such sweet ladies and absolutely mouth watering..."
Rebekah Denning
"Legit authentic Hawaiian food made by local family. Be prepared to wait as they're making it fresh and isn't fast food. Is a little warm I side..."
Evan S (Brusi)
"Humble atmosphere super local friendly place. you get a LOT of food for the money. Got the “locos” plate. It has fried rice, your choice of..."
Cindy P
"A Perfect place to start your day....Top Top Top Notch!!! I cannot say enough about this locally owned operated breakfast/lunch spot. Family..."
Phil Peck
"On the Big Island for vacation and found this place near a local laundromat (laundry facilities at Hilton Waikokoa were down). Best Korean and Garlic..."
Deanelle Symonds
"Ohhh boy, they take food seriously. After stepping inside, you can tell this isn't some corporate chain, just people who love good food with air..."
Daniel Bow
"Other than being warm inside everything about this place was supreme! Had a moment to chat with owners, get a few cooking tips, enjoy some..."
Jamie Bitton
"This is as local as it gets. If you are a tourist that wants fancy, detailed menu with descriptions, cliche Hawaiian dish tropes, instagrammable..."
Alex Fosdick
"Awesome crispy bacon. Pancakes are huge and so delicious. Breakfast sandwich must try, yummy. Omelette veggie or sausage with cheese, all good. Must..."
C P-Macias
"Chicken catsu dip was amazing. Perfectly fried and the sauce it’s dipped in is great. The fried rice has fried eggs and pieces of pork in it and..."
Edel Barrett
"Wow! Absolutely amazing food. The smoked meat was delicious. My wife got the boneless Korean fried chicken and it was unreal. I am running out of..."
Jared Boras
"Our local friends recommend this Hawaiian owned place and we are so happy we went there for breakfast! We’ll probably drop in to pick up meals for..."
Fru Girl
"Smokehouse fries were excellent, the staff were amazing and super kind! Highly reccomend coming..."
Daniel Guymon
"Far and away the best meal we had on the island. Really delicious BBQ, served by very friendly people, in a laid-back atmosphere. We would..."
J T
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