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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Restaurant Barbecue restaurant Hawaiian restaurant

Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches. People often mention good, friendly, service, chicken, great, shrimp, Good, katsu, location, beef,


Address

26 Hoolai St Ste. 300, Kailua, HI 96734

Website

www.hawaiianbarbecue.com

Contact

(808) 262-1113

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (237 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (22) friendly (13) service (10) chicken (10) great (8) shrimp (8) Good (7) katsu (6) location (6) beef (6)
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  • 5/5 Jared P. 4 years ago on Google
    I'd give this place ten stars if I could. Very fast service very friendlynot upscale it always sit at a picnic table and enjoy a large meal for very good price. I ate her the second day I was in Hawaii and came here every day after that for breakfast. Love you guys great job and thanks for all the happiness eating
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  • 4/5 Darlene F. 4 years ago on Google
    Favorite go to spot for all the right kine grinds. If your on the go stop and get there chicken katsu Musubi. Also there barbecue Chicken one too.. Perfect for a busy on the go mom.

  • 5/5 Robert B. 8 months ago on Google
    By far the best L&L on the Island. Have never, ever have had any bad experience at this location. Qualify, Food and Customer serves that Dr. Edward Deming could not improve.

  • 5/5 Jason G. 4 years ago on Google
    Try the mini plates.

  • 5/5 Michael T. 4 years ago on Google
    How can you go wrong with any LL plate.. always a good meal and full when you leave. Took the wife who is a houle and she is in love with the place too.

  • 5/5 Sandra Molina R. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good taste of the food! The beef is so flavory/yummy.

  • 4/5 Salma B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and portions for the price.

  • 5/5 MOMS PLAYLIST eddie loves u. 4 years ago on Google
    I love they're breakfasts!!

  • 5/5 panchyto m. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is good and tasty but the price is better, a lot of food for the money

  • 4/5 Wayne G. 4 years ago on Google
    Service is always good there and they are friendly

  • 5/5 Jeremy L. 4 years ago on Google
    Always good.

  • 4/5 Justin K. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty BBQ. You can't go wrong with Hawaiian BBQ

  • 2/5 John E. 1 year ago on Google
    Good BBQ short ribs. Good mac salad. OK fries. The hamburger though is truly disgusting. The meat was like not even normal ground beef. The bun was right out of the bag and also had a nasty texture. Totally inedible. It was the single worst burger I have ever tasted in my life. My daughter was worried that she swallowed a bite of it in fear of becoming sick. Just no.

  • 3/5 Kelly W. 1 year ago on Google
    Made a pick up order for a mini chicken katsu, quick and easy pick up. Recommend if you're looking for something quick and not super expensive.

  • 5/5 Brian G. 1 year ago on Google
    Your standard L&L quick service experience. Tons of food, friendly service, and everything tasted great. The whole family loved everything they had. Fun to compare a hawaiian fast food joint with a sit down really good spot like Da Ono over in Honolulu. Still good food, but a different experience. Try them both!

  • 5/5 Aiyshwariya P. 2 years ago on Google
    We were very hungry when we stopped by this place and it did not disappoint. The food was so yummy and the prices were reasonable as well. Highly recommend grabbing the food from here and having it at the beach!

  • 2/5 D. S. 2 years ago on Google
    This L&L gives many food but they are too much soyu marinade and you can’t taste the meats or chicken because of the heavy soyu marinade. The meat was very hard to chew so I threw it a way. Ate only a third of the food the rest was thrown away.

  • 5/5 Lismaury G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, very fresh, and serves large quantity!

  • 2/5 Joo-Soo K. 2 years ago on Google
    We went to there because the reviews were good. However. We realized sometimes the reviews are not reliable. The food taste was bad and beef was very hard. Also. my wife ordered 3 musubis but she trashed 2 musubis.

  • 5/5 Rich L. 1 year ago on Google
    Was a great experience. Loved the bbq platter. Wife really enjoyed the fried shrimp. Big portions.

  • 5/5 Trevor B. 1 year ago on Google
    This spot is a hidden gem, tucked away right in the muni golf course club house! The food is excellent, the portions hearty, and if you are lucky you can catch some live music. Don’t skip the coconut shrimp!

  • 5/5 c s. 11 months ago on Google
    Very friendly staff and big portion sizes! Picture below is the Loco Moco. The flavor of the gravy was amazing, very thick and juicy hamburger patties accompanied by the well put together mac salad! Perfect stop over after a day at the beach!

  • 5/5 Nate L. 9 months ago on Google
    If you want incredible food, local and NOT tourist prices, try L&L Barbecue in Kailua. Honestly, the food taste like mom made it, with love (as they say on the island).

  • 5/5 Jolyn T. 10 months ago on Google
    Of all the L and L restaurants, this one makes the best teri beef sandwich hands down. I order mine adding lettuce but otherwise it comes with just mayo. The meat is easy bite through friendly and delicious. They also have really nice workers that are friendly and efficient. They tend to under do their fries so just ask for crispy and your good to go.

  • 5/5 Brady J. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite spot on the island for barbeque. It is affordable and you get tons of food. Sometimes we go 3-4 times a week. We also love to stop in and just get a couple scoops of their rice to use for poke later in the week. I've never been disappointed.

  • 5/5 Joe W. 8 months ago on Google
    Love chicken katsu. Fast friendly service. Great value for price. Mini chicken katsu is more than enough for me and my wife.

  • 5/5 Jeremy A. 1 year ago on Google
    The girl at the front counter was so nice. I had the garlic shrimp and the shrimp were so big I thought they were prawns! The garlic was immaculate as well. The rice and mac salad were definitely on point as well. When visiting Kailua again I'll have to make another stop at this location!

  • 5/5 Trey S. 8 months ago on Google
    A friendly and unpretentious local restaurant in Kailua located in a small shopping centre next to the Anytime Fitness gym. The menu is extensive with many great options. I chose the Kalua pork meal which was delicious and a good portion size. In addition to the pork, the meal comes with rice and macaroni salad, but I did note that this was different to the Kalua pork that I had tried at a different L&L location. In comparison, there seemed to be more cabbage and less pork than what I had experienced elsewhere. The dining room was nice and peaceful to sit and enjoy my meal. Despite the variation in food between here and a different L&L store, the lady at the counter was friendly and the food was still good. I would recommend for anyone in the area wanting good local food.

  • 3/5 Robert H. 8 months ago on Google
    For a franchise chain, the food quality and taste differ from each location. My wife loves the Mac salad offered at this restaurant over our nearby enchanted lake L & L. However, the BBQ chicken has a flavor profile that is completely different from other locations that I just can't stand. The majority of the food offerings at this location are good and should not be a problem for most people. I would just prefer a level of consistency across the chain as a whole.

  • 5/5 Roxane C. 5 years ago on Google
    Got the luau pork with rice and macaroni salad. Beware : their portions are gigantic! I got the mini, and that would have been enough for two good meals for me. What’s better? It was quite cheap (8$ I believe?), and the staff was friendly :) It looks like nothing from the outside, but you will not regret visiting this place !

  • 5/5 William JC A. 3 years ago on Google
    L & L Kailua "Ono food!" Flavor is excellent!

  • 5/5 OENO W. 4 years ago on Google
    L&L on Hoolai St has been our favorite restaurant for local Hawaiian food for years. They work incredibly hard to produce the best, freshest, tastiest local food around. They also offer a full menu of Chinese food that is fresh and very authentic. Our entire family views this restaurant and its staff as passionate and hard working. BEST MAC SALAD TOO!!!

  • 4/5 J S. 4 years ago on Google
    place has really good for. honestly the best steak and garlic shrimp plate in kailua and in my opinion the best garlic shrimp on the island. friendly. good customer service. but prices have gone way up. still decent prices though.

  • 5/5 Victoria R. 4 years ago on Google
    Sooo many choices. The Shoju Chicken was super tender and flavorful. The portions are generous. The service is helpful.

  • 5/5 Steve P. 3 years ago on Google
    Simple but good

  • 5/5 Only Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Some other locations no get cold ginger chicken, but this one always does... my heart is happy.

  • 5/5 Doug Correa J. 3 years ago on Google
    Best L&L on the island. Huge menu and everything is ono.

  • 2/5 samantha D. 3 years ago on Google
    We ordered from here a few nights ago and my entire family has been sick to our stomachs since. We also found a paper cover to a large plastic food container in our tartar sauce.

  • 5/5 D Quigley (. 1 year ago on Google
    BBQ chicken is always a treat. I also suggest the chicken katsu curry and the Teri beef plates. They were very health conscious during covid.

  • 5/5 Lorenzo V. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty food and friendly service

  • 5/5 Renee O. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Sam M. 3 years ago on Google
    I've heard this place is great

  • 5/5 Juniper Lemuel J. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the people's burger

  • 5/5 Rachel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food great

  • 5/5 kliff d. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place! Best plate lunch's anywhere!

  • 4/5 Sean C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and cheap. Garlic shrimp is awesome

  • 5/5 Jessy C. 4 years ago on Google
    Always quick and friendly service and the food is great!

  • 4/5 Tamalalee H. K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, big portions....efficient workers.

  • 5/5 Steven C. 4 years ago on Google
    The Kailua location on Oahu has the original Cooks from the original l&l therefore it is the best!

  • 5/5 yuki m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Volume perfect and cheap Garlic shrimp is recommended Fried rice is not special (Original) ボリューム満点でしかも安い ガーリックシュリンプはオススメ 炒飯は半端ない特盛

  • 5/5 Lauri H. 4 years ago on Google
    Onolicious😊

  • 5/5 t88byrd 4 years ago on Google
    All L&L's are good but this one has awesome service and food.

  • 5/5 Roxanne M. 4 years ago on Google
    My husband and I ate the teri beef sandwich. Beef is tender and ono. Good portion of meat. Also shared a fries. It's the crinkle ones! My fave! Nice lady taking orders.

  • 5/5 Rachel S. 4 years ago on Google
    Super good food, especially for the price, and you get A LOT of food in a plate! Always pretty fast and I think they have the best chicken katsu sauce in Kailua!

  • 5/5 justin f. 4 years ago on Google
    Always great, always hot, always fresh. Best loco moco on island.

  • 5/5 Diana C. 4 years ago on Google
    best l & l. dont let anyone tell you that all l&ls are the same! they not!

  • 3/5 Kate S. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty run of the mill Hawaiian fast food. It’s decent in a rush or jam. You will get a ton of food though, so it is a good stop if you need quick and you’re hungry.

  • 5/5 Pamela F. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place for authentic Hawaiian barbeque! Delicious, friendly and fast!

  • 5/5 Jay S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food good service


Call (808) 262-1113 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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