Helena's Hawaiian Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

1. Helena's Hawaiian Food

8.8
1240 N School St, Honolulu, HI
Hawaiian Restaurant · Kapalama · 79 tips and reviews

Patrice C.Patrice Cunningham: Pork was great! Better than other "authentic" Hawaiian establishments. Beef short ribs also excellent, everything very flavorful. Good service and staff.

RonRon: Everything is good! The short ribs are tasty & I liked the poke with opihi.

Oscar T.Oscar Trelles: Cash only! Kalhua pork, Lomi salmon, Luau chicken, and the short ribs are all very good. Be prepared to make a line if you are coming at peak hours.

Rainbow Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

2. Rainbow Drive-In

8.3
3308 Kanaina Ave (at Kapahulu Ave), Honolulu, HI
Breakfast Spot · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 171 tips and reviews

Kristen B.Kristen B: Bbq pork plate is super tasty. Recommend!

Christina N.Christina N: Their loco moco and BBQ pork plate are yummy!

Adam S.Adam Stallman: Eat where the locals eat! This is no tourist trap and the food is good and reasonably priced. The best BBQ pork and Loco Moco in Waikiki in my opinion. Also, try the slush floats to cool you down.

Soon’s Kal-Bi Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

3. Soon’s Kal-Bi Drive-In

8.7
898 Ala Lilikoi St (Salt Lake Shopping Center), Honolulu, HI
Korean Restaurant · Aliamanu - Salt Lake - Foster Village · 23 tips and reviews

Anthony N.Anthony Nagun: Best meat juhn on the island. Mix it with the bbq chicken for a winning combo.

Curry Y.Curry Y: Try Soon's special for meat jun, kal bi and BBQ chicken. Yummy!

Randy H.Randy H.: I LOVED their BBQ chicken. Kalbi was good as well. First time I had meat Jun before and it was pretty good. You can get all 3 ordering Soon's special plate.

Roy's Waikiki is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

4. Roy's Waikiki

8.7
226 Lewers St (At Embassy Suites), Honolulu, HI
Seafood Restaurant · Waikiki · 169 tips and reviews

Amber B.Amber Burden: Love eating here outside. The honey mustard short ribs are melt in your mouth good and the cocktails are made to perfection.

Ian P.Ian Pagan: Try the appetizer for two- Sezchuan ribs, spicy tuna roll, spring rolls, shrimp skewers, crab cakes... Delicious!

fumiefumie: Try the Ribs!!! Very tender!!!

Bob's Bar-B-Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

5. Bob's Bar-B-Que

7.8
1366 Dillingham Blvd (at Waiakamilo Rd), Honolulu, HI
BBQ Joint · Kalihi - Palama · 30 tips and reviews

Dawntae J.Dawntae Jackson: BBQ mix plate with fried rice is a great choice

George A.George Andrade: The BBQ mixed plate is awesome

Kieron S.Kieron Seignoret: Beef rib and hibachi chkn are the best grindz.

Palace Saimin is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

6. Palace Saimin

7.6
1256 N King St (at Wolter Ln), Honolulu, HI
Noodle Restaurant · Kalihi - Palama · 17 tips and reviews

✨🌸Kelli✨🌸✨🌸Kelli✨🌸: Everythings Ono! the BBQ meat is off the hook. Gets crowded so if theres no parking, park at the post office

PatrickPatrick: Wonton min and BBQ stick are great hangover cure!

Michael C.Michael Ching: NOTE: If you want to try a little bit of everything get the combination bowl it has saimin, udon and wonton. Also don't forget to get a side order of barbeque sticks to go with your meal.

Kaimana Beach Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

7. Kaimana Beach Park

8.7
2863 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Beach · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 34 tips and reviews

Keri R.Keri Robinson: Great place for having a bbq. Nice local beach that's not far from Waikiki and doesn't have many tourists

Benton Kealii P.Benton Kealii Pang, Ph.D.: Great place for BBQ and sunsets.

jeannemariepics v.jeannemariepics viggiano: great place for bbq. but get here early for your spot. park at kapiolani park and walk over. plenty free spaces.

Yu Chun Korean Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

8. Yu Chun Korean Restaurant

8.5
1159 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Korean Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 18 tips and reviews

Sally B.Sally Brown: 冷麺も美味しいけど味に波がある。カルビが美味しい。

Yao X.Yao Xinru: 看板メニューは葛冷麺、骨つきカルビ

Yao X.Yao Xinru: 葛冷麺は未体験のクセになるお味、カルビとのセットメニューが人気

Gina's Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

9. Gina's Bar-B-Q

8.0
2919 Kapiolani Blvd (Market City Shopping Center), Honolulu, HI
Korean Restaurant · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 20 tips and reviews

$teven ¥.$teven ¥okota Jr.: Spicy BBQ chicken combo with mandoo FtW!! YuM.

👺Darren👺👺Darren👺: The BBQ chicken and Teri beef needs more flavor, the Kalbi was ok, the Taegu was really good but they only allow one serving of it.

DIÉRDIÉR: I love their bbq chicken! Their sides are so tasty!

Duke's Waikiki is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

10. Duke's Waikiki

8.6
2335 Kalakaua Ave Ste 116, Honolulu, HI
Hawaiian Restaurant · Waikiki · 398 tips and reviews

Cherise G.Cherise Gonzales: Try the Mango BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Rodrigo C.Rodrigo Carvajal: Kalua pork sandwich was awesome, the ribs were great as well.

Jeanine B.Jeanine Bess: Nachos,ribs, fish tacos, calamari and definitely the hula pie.

Side Street Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

11. Side Street Inn

8.7
1225 Hopaka St (btwn Piikoi & Pensacola St), Honolulu, HI
Diner · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 93 tips and reviews

Makanani Frances C.Makanani Frances Cobb-Adams: calamari, lilikoi ribs, fried rice, nalo greens, pesto ahi, pork chops- ALL of it was ‘ono!

Jim G.Jim Goudreau: House fried rice, steamed fish, short ribs.

Yama Y.Yama Yamamoto: Spare ribs

Sura Hawaii is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

12. Sura Hawaii

7.9
1726 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Korean Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 30 tips and reviews

Jennifer N.Jennifer Nguyen: Overall great experience. They take care of you from start to finish. Great bbq.

Do Hee J.Do Hee Jeong: Great Korean bbq place. Thought the pork was better than the beef.

Richard J.Richard Jhang: It feels like dining in some hip place in Seoul. Great Korean BBQ.

Peace Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

13. Peace Cafe

8.7
2239 S King St, Honolulu, HI
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mccully - Moiliili · 41 tips and reviews

Dave B.Dave B.: The BBQ Tempeh Plate is hella good :)

jeannemariepics v.jeannemariepics viggiano: the BBQ tempeh sandwich is to die for!!! yum. also get a soup for only $2.50 more. have them make it to go. a great leftover

Riana T.Riana Tittahbyte: BBQ tempeh plate. Yes

Henry Loui's is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

14. Henry Loui's

7.4
2850 Paa St, Honolulu, HI
American Restaurant · Hickham · 14 tips and reviews

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: The ribs here are fantastic. Fall off the bone good!

Matt C.Matt Colleps: Burger, crab legs, ribs... Its all good!!

Kelly C.Kelly C: Combo of ribs and chicken! Soooo good. Under $20 too

California Pizza Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Honolulu.

15. California Pizza Kitchen

8.2
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 3241 (Ala Moana Center), Honolulu, HI
Pizzeria · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 30 tips and reviews

Rj E.Rj Eslava: Sesame ginger chicken dumplings,kung pao spaghetti,and bbq chicken with applewood bacon pizza and raspberry iced tea is the best here but everything is good

Gigi A.Gigi Andrews: Try the egg rolls, bbq pizza, and the italian soda...so good.

Cheryl P.Cheryl Plumberg: Ala Moana is my favorite CPK. They seat you fast, and are super friendly. My switch it up between Margarita Pizza, Wild Mushroom Pizza, or BBQ Chicken with avocado. Who can resist Key Lime pie?!