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Matiki Island Barbecue

Restaurant Barbecue restaurant Hawaiian restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Hawaiian restaurants in Anaheim


Address

3070 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801, United States

Website

www.matikisbbq.com

Contact

+1 714-821-5228

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beef (16) ribs (15) good (11) chicken (9) salad (9) delicious (7) great (7) plate (6) order (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Miss B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was overpriced ( around $18 per plate) Bad quality Under cooked chicken 1 star for the customer service Honestly I don’t know what happened before this food was good . Never had a problem until now it went downhill. Not sure if it’s because there’s a new cook but please cook the chicken better. The beef was way too chewy too many stringy fats in the meat. Won’t be coming back ever again. The macaroni was the only good thing we ate deliciousness. 1 star for the Mac as well.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacob L. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this joint. Used to come here all the time with the boys when I lived in garden grove. The people that work here are friendly and most importantly, the food tastes amazing. They give very generous portions and anytime I’m back in Cali, I make a trip down here to get this stuff. I typically order the beef plate because I feel there’s more meat than the rib plate. However, if it’s your first time here, the rib plate is mandatory.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lo L. 1 year ago on Google
    Parts of the steak were chewy and parts of the chicken were dry. But the tender parts...the tender parts were real tasty and delicious. Rice was great. My salad missing a tomato, yo. Next time I want to try their giant beef ribs.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jay C. 4 years ago on Google
    Simple non-fancy type restaurant serving good food, large servings at reasonable prices. Ordered the #1 beef ribs and #2 short ribs. Both were excellent especially if you put some of their sauce (tasted like a light teriyaki flavor). My only complaint is that their water dispenser wasn't working and that the beef ribs were very fatty instead of meaty. I'd probably get the #2 or #7 (beef ribs + short ribs) next time. Other than that, great place to get take out or dine in. One order will cost about $11-13. Enjoy!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rex H. 1 year ago on Google
    Martiki island bbq hands down one of the best island bbq spots in town. If you are looking for fine dining, this is not your spot. But if you want that clean family hole in the wall spot with great food, this is the place. Feels very family owned vs the franchise feel. The aroma of the food resonates as you are waiting for your food. Didn’t want too long even tho it was busy and the food was just plain delicious. It’s sits at the tail end of a tiny strip plaza. Parking is good, and food is amazing. Definitely a great bang for the buck.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 DK L. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely one of my favorite place to eat whenever I am in town but the it's way over-priced. Almost $20 a plate. Also I feel like there was less food. Paying more for less meat than it used to be. Understand the global situation but man it's not so affordable to everyone anymore. Should've done under $15 and less meat and more on macaroni salad and rice and sell more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly H. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow. Yet another great location of thus wonderful hawaiian food. We were so excited when they told us in Las Vegas they had other locations closer to home. So, we went to find one. And it did not disappoint. We had a great lunch at a park nearby with a little pond foe the dog to enjoy as well. Please make it a point to go get some delicious ribs and mixed chicken and steak bowls and enjoy. We even enjoyed the plain salad. I'm sure everything else is delicious too. I have no doubt you'll enjoy every bit of what you choose for your next lunch or dinner. Yum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Katie W. 5 months ago on Google
    Pretty Mid, the ribs are super fatty. Not much meat, still tasty. Kalbi is good too. Just not anything near the best of Hawaiian BBQ that I’ve had before. But it’s good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chanthy I. 9 months ago on Google
    Been coming here for a few years . The gal working the registered told me I couldn't get sauce ..the last oder I placed she didn't even give me a sauce cause she must have forgotten . Never eating at this place place again. Over price cheat quality frozen beef...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mariam P. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered #1 & #2 Huge portion and worth the price #1 good but tons of fat. Which is given for beef ribs. Sauce was amazing #2 Mac salad needed some salt and paprika other than that I was bomb. Short ribs was on point, rice was good and sticky, just how I like it Dole whip float was good. Coconut shavings were perfect!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rafael O. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time eating here and I loved it! I feel like they could have done better on the chicken which was a little dry but still delicious. The beef was soft and tender and was grilled to perfection. The rice was soft but not mooshy. The mac salad was not too saucy, meaning too much mayo but was not dry either. Overall this is a nice place to dine in if you're a single person as there is not much seating, mostly take out was the preference for people from what I saw. They had fast service and the establishment seemed pretty clean to me. I'm definitely going back!

  • 4/5 Hy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Got the Kalbi and Chicken. Although the Kalbi is good the chicken is a little dry and is over powered by the Kalbi. So get one or the other. The food is good but it’s typical Hawaiian bbq. I would get it again if I am hungry and it’s on the way. I wouldn’t crave this spot and drive there specifically for food.

  • 5/5 L W. 1 year ago on Google
    Family enjoys food from Matiki Island BBQ. Located at the end of a strip mall in Anaheim near Knotts Berry Farm. It's usually not too busy with easy parking. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Ordered the Big Kahuna plate which came with rice, Mac salad, teriyaki chicken, bbq beef and kalbi short ribs. Everything is made fresh made to order so a short wait should be expected. Food was fresh and hot. As usual everything was delicious. Definitely will be back.

  • 5/5 Ron 1 year ago on Google
    This place is legit. The teriyaki beef is so tender and flavorful and the chicken has almost a confit texture. The rice was wonderfully sticky and the sauce isn't overly sweet. I will be back to try the beef ribs! The staff is so friendly too!

  • 5/5 Rafael H. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious! Best you’ll ever have. Meat is soft and prepared juicy charred really well for that perfect bbq taste. We will definitely be back for more.

  • 4/5 Cindy L. 6 months ago on Google
    If you’re into sweet stir fried beef/chicken bbq, this place is a must stop! But make sure you check your order before leaving. I had my order mixed up with someone else twice.

  • 4/5 Wilson W. 4 months ago on Google
    A little hole in the wall with great food. The beef ribs are amazing. Their mac salad is not your regular mac salad. It is a combo of mac and potato salad. Very tasty. The only complaint I have is there is no public restroom to wash your hand afterward. Had to drive home with sticky fingers.

  • 5/5 Tristan B. 5 months ago on Google
    This place has quick service and the food's always delicious. Coming here, you need to order the Sam's Plate (Beef Rib Plate).

  • 5/5 Sergio García (. 7 months ago on Google
    enjoy the food here.. love the beef ribs bomb!!

  • 5/5 Tim M. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place for beef ribs, but you must get the soda machine working.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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