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    3.5 (827 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    Carrie K.

    Yes! Go here! Service is simple but kind. Food is delicious with no frills and yet unique flavor. Not a greasy burger joint but a very good local burger place worth stopping at.

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    Monty D.

    This is the quintessential burger processing mill ......... As you wait in line, it's quite apparent the regulars from the tourists (we're in that group). The staff was somewhat patient with this newbie - I finally got my order placed. It's good that we arrived early, this place can get busy and tables can be scarce. At our table was their chicken notice, see my pic. (BTW, the chickens are regulars and know the drill.) As you can see from my pic, these burgers are really cooked. They're okay. Our fried order was also okay, see my pic. The onion rings were large, as were the french fries - you'll need to salt to taste.

    Lindsay D.

    Freak burgers soft bun. Yummy onion rings. Get the banana shake it's delicious. Service was pretty quick. Friendly service can sit inside or outside. Cute signs outside.

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    Jillian A.

    The best burger on island, local grass-fed beef, fun lively atmosphere with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean! The manager, Ryan, was so nice.

    Melissa L.

    Bubba Burgers hit the spot! Burgers are tasty, fries were crisply, and onion rings when huge! Service was snappy! Nothing fancy, just a cool, family and friends place to enjoy great food and company!

    I was so excited, I forgot my camera was hungry!! LOL
    Gayle J.

    Very Tasty, Our favorite spot lunch so far being on Kaua'i for 5 days already! We will DEFINITELY be back before we head home! Very friendly staff and the restaurant was on smaller side but big considering most places are food trucks! We sat in a booth next to a window with an awesome breeze! Every spot outside was taken - so this place is for a HIT with the locals! The burgers come with basic which is just RIGHT for me. I appreciate that they prefer quality and making sure their customers are happy! Soooo YUMMY!

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    Scottie N.

    If you come to Kauai then a trip to Bubbas is required. It is just a good basic burger place. You may have to wait but the view is worth it. Enjoy

    Tim S.

    Food was great. Like a much higher quality five guys burger. No need to add cheese. Meat quality is awesome and local. Add order of frings and eat road side. Loved it.

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    Julie E.

    Great place to sit inside with a view of the ocean and enjoy an amazingly juicy burger. That burger went down way too easy. Loved my teriyaki burger with pineapple. Expect messy goodness and one of the juiciest burgers ever. Fries are alright, nothing special. Enjoyed the banana shake. They use the small straws but with the warm weather is sucked up easy enough. We chose to sit on the deck facing the water. It's bench seating and we even met an adorable golden retriever on the dog friendly patio. Server was friendly and shared the place has been around over 30 years.

    Jay H.

    Nice place with open air seating so you can watch the cars go by in Kapaa. The service is great and they cook it fresh. It's like a five guys patty and it is tasty. Good place to try a fast meal on the road to Lihue or Hanalei...

    The view from the front porch.
    Andrew M.

    Solid burger, especially given the very reasonable pricing. What the place doesn't give you in class it more than makes up for in charm. It's a cool shack by the sea. Food came fast, and it feels like the kind of place where the more you invest in the servers, the more they invest in you. We happened to sit outside, so I didn't get a whole lot of that, but it wasn't a problem as I came with a big group of people. Check it out, if not for the food and locale then for the great merch upfront.

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    Melody P.

    Cheap eats! Auntie behind the register and quick cooks . Indoor and outdoor dining. Good place to stop and get a burger or a fish sandwich. Mo better than going to McDonald's!

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    Bob F.

    Never seen this before but it's awesome. Just enough space for some motorcycles to park right between the no parking zone

    Some classic burgers (Double Bubba 1/3 Lb and Teriyaki Burger) with some Truffle Fries. Really yummy with a great view!

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    The food was great and the speed of the service was even better. If you are craving a good juicy burger this is THE PLACE!!!

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