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A friend suggested this place for us when we went to Kauai. When we got here the place was a little picked but it has a homey feeling to it. The staff were very friendly. I definitely had to try the ono loco moco because where ever I go and they have a moco and need to try it and I must say it's one of the best moco I've had. It looks plain but tastes yummy I would definitely order this again if we came back. But there is all kind of other things I would want to try from them the next time I come back to Kauai. Definitely coming back here to try everything else.
We went to Daddy O's after landing at the airport - we were all starving after a 5.5 hr flight so this was the a great stop for my family. My husband got the big daddy O plate (great for all the meats!!), I got the mini loco moco, and our daughters got the full stack of pancakes and the plain waffles. Everything was delicious and the staff was all very kind. My only thought is that the restaurant itself runs a bit more on the less ambient side, and feels a bit rustic. But honestly, we're happy and our tummies are pleased!
We came for brunch yesterday and found out why this place is so popular with locals. The breakfast plates are made with lots of aloha. The pancakes and plates were delicious. They had local dishes like loco moco and spam with rice. We tried their new featured dishes called a special Japanese pork tonkatsu. Wow! It's Best tonkatsu we ever had with juicy premium pork imported from Japan and cooked to perfection. They plan to offer it later in the afternoons and possibly evenings soon. The service was super friendly and helpful. The local restaurant is cozy and welcoming. They also have AC if it gets too warm. We love this island favorite.
Cutest little place that was open early! For under $10 you can get full from their Early Bird special. The workers were so sweet and refilled water and coffee often.
If you're looking for breakfast, this is a great choice! Especially if you like eggs Benedict and shrimp then this is a definite must try. Service was very friendly and the portions were great. My family had the original French toast and added the coconut macadamia sauce on top. We also ordered the breakfast plate with three meats, three eggs, hashbrowns, and rice. There's plenty of parking outside and inside the restaurant there's comfortable seating.
Had a very confusing experience here ordering through the Yelp app. I ordered as we were driving to the restaurant, but the order status stayed at "pending confirmation from the restaurant" and never updated to "pick up ready". I had no idea what to expect when I arrived to pick up my order, but luckily my order was ready. It sounds like at least for Yelp, they get incoming orders but don't have the ability to send updates back. I wouldn't recommend ordering via the Yelp app as you don't get order updates and prices are more inflated than ordering directly from the restaurant. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the wait didn't seem that bad and we were starving, so we asked if we could get a table and eat our takeout order there. After waiting ~10 minutes, we got a table and I finally opened the food. I'm really glad I decided to eat here, because they actually packed the wrong dish for me. I ordered the stuffed shrimp plate, but they misread that as the stuffed shrimp benedict. I told them about their mistake and they quickly remade my dish. I didn't realize they drizzle hollandaise sauce over the shrimp plate and would've asked them to remove it had I known, since I'm not a fan of the stuff. But after scraping off most of the sauce, I found myself really enjoying the stuffed shrimp. I'm not sure what goes into the stuffing, but there was definitely a lot of mushroom and other tasty thing. The stuffed shrimp paired with some rice really hit the spot after biking in the morning. Portion for this was on the smaller side though. My friend got the broasted chicken breakfast and thought it was just okay. We both felt it was dry. Since we were dining in, my friend ordered a coffee and we shared a mini order of their popular macadamia nut pancakes ($8.75) to try as well. Very happy they offer various sizes of their pancakes for folks like me who just want to try a few bites. I usually prefer savory dishes at brunch but the coconut sauce on top was bomb! Would recommend.
We stopped by Daddy o's. We heard such great things about this place that we had to check it out. The staff was very nice knowledgeable and provide a great recommendations while the food was really good I got the following items Stuffed shrimp plate Ono loco moco w extra gravy
My omelet and hash browns were made to order, so they were fresh and tasted good. Our table also ordered the steak and eggs, Eggs Benedict, and pancakes. The steak wasn't a premium cut, which is understandable for the price, but it had quite a bit of fat that needed to be trimmed off before eating. The Eggs Benedict was edible, but it ranked on the lower end compared to others I've had. It wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't something I'd order again. The pancakes were decent. The staff were very friendly and mentioned that they serve Japanese food on certain evenings, which sounded interesting. Overall, the experience wasn't bad, but it also wasn't memorable enough to make me want to come back. There are other places I'd rather try before returning here.
Daddy O's in Lihue is a simple but classic restaurant serving up Hawaiian/Asia pacific style faire. I went for breakfast with my family. I ordered the local breakfast with bacon. I thought it was really great for what it was. It's affordable and filling and it's a fair price. The service was great. We even got to speak to the owner Daddy O and we learned he was in business at this location for about 10 years and he was a former commander of a gunship at 20 in Vietnam the Vietnam War. WOW. When he is not serving up yummy food in his restaurant he is giving aerial tours and teaching flight lessons for planes and helicopters. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the street, but it is definitely a place you will want to go during your time in Kauai.
Tried Daddy O's for breakfast with my family and was pleasantly surprised. We got seated right away and our food came out fast. Our server was super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Ono Omelet which was really tasty. I had anticipated that it would be pretty oily because of the spam and Portuguese sausage inside, but it wasn't oily at all. The spot is tucked away in the back of a plaza, so it's easy to miss, but definitely worth finding.
Great local diner. Ordered breakfast burger. Portuguese. Sausage was delicious. Entree was good. Was a fast stop. Also have lunch menu that looks good too. Discount of 3% if you pay cash. Prices are good for the island. Pancakes looked fabulous although we did not order. Would recommend for a simple delicious breakfast
Just the perfect mom and pop restaurant we needed during our stay in Kauai! We came here twice and really enjoyed the food. Breakfast and lunch served all day. We met the owner Henry and he was super welcoming. Remembered us on our second visit. We didn't know what to order so he started us off with Chinese sui mai and steamed pork bun. Good app to start off with! Speciality of the day was the prime rib sandwich, we went with his recommendation and it did not disappoint. My wife enjoyed the sandwich. What really made us come back the second time was the macadamia pancakes. I don't really order pancakes but I wanted to try something more local especially with macadamia. I'll have to say this is the best pancakes I've ever been served. Super fluffy, warm, and the best part was the coconut cream. That literally sold it for me. Henry was right when he told us we'd come back after our first visit. We also tried the breakfast burrito also. Just the right size and everything you can ask for inside a Hawaiian breakfast burrito. Great spot, will recommend anyone to come try!
3 months ago
Hot off the griddle! My family ate here several times during our stay and each time our food was served hot and quick! The pancakes were so hot, fluffy and delicious. I had the shrimp Benedict's, my mom ordered the oxtail soup and everyone else ordered pancakes and bacon. The only reason I'm removing a star is due to service. Henry or Daddy O wasn't as friendly as the rest of the staff. There's only a few people working at this small establishment and when they get busy you can expect not so great service from the waitress and Daddy O. But if you get passed service, the food is delicious. read more
4 months ago
We came here for breakfast before our busy day of sight seeing. Saw a review on Instagram about their Ube Pancakes and knew I had to give them a shot. They definitely lived up to the hype! My friend ordered the local breakfast after we successfully got her hooked on Spam during this trip. The service was great, staff were friendly and the whole place had the local feel. It's a small hole-in-the-wall tucked next to the bowling alley, but don't let that fool you, it's definitely worth the stop. Looking forward to coming back on my next trip for the oxtail soup. read more
A friend suggested this place for us when we went to Kauai. When we got here the place was a little picked but it has a homey feeling to it. The staff were very friendly. I definitely had to try the ono loco moco because where ever I go and they have a moco and need to try it and I must say it's one of the best moco I've had. It looks plain but tastes yummy I would definitely order this again if we came back. But there is all kind of other things I would want to try from them the next time I come back to Kauai. Definitely coming back here to try everything else. read more
5 days ago
2 months ago
We went to Daddy O's after landing at the airport - we were all starving after a 5.5 hr flight so this was the a great stop for my family. My husband got the big daddy O plate (great for all the meats!!), I got the mini loco moco, and our daughters got the full stack of pancakes and the plain waffles. Everything was delicious and the staff was all very kind. My only thought is that the restaurant itself runs a bit more on the less ambient side, and feels a bit rustic. But honestly, we're happy and our tummies are pleased! read more
We came for brunch yesterday and found out why this place is so popular with locals. The breakfast plates are made with lots of aloha. The pancakes and plates were delicious. They had local dishes like loco moco and spam with rice. We tried their new featured dishes called a special Japanese pork tonkatsu. Wow! It's Best tonkatsu we ever had with juicy premium pork imported from Japan and cooked to perfection. They plan to offer it later in the afternoons and possibly evenings soon. The service was super friendly and helpful. The local restaurant is cozy and welcoming. They also have AC if it gets too warm. We love this island favorite. read more
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4 months ago
Cutest little place that was open early! For under $10 you can get full from their Early Bird special. The workers were so sweet and refilled water and coffee often. read more
4 months ago
2 months ago
If you're looking for breakfast, this is a great choice! Especially if you like eggs Benedict and shrimp then this is a definite must try. Service was very friendly and the portions were great. My family had the original French toast and added the coconut macadamia sauce on top. We also ordered the breakfast plate with three meats, three eggs, hashbrowns, and rice. There's plenty of parking outside and inside the restaurant there's comfortable seating. read more
Had a very confusing experience here ordering through the Yelp app. I ordered as we were driving to the restaurant, but the order status stayed at "pending confirmation from the restaurant" and never updated to "pick up ready". I had no idea what to expect when I arrived to pick up my order, but luckily my order was ready. It sounds like at least for Yelp, they get incoming orders but don't have the ability to send updates back. I wouldn't recommend ordering via the Yelp app as you don't get order updates and prices are more inflated than ordering directly from the restaurant. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the wait didn't seem that bad and we were starving, so we asked if we could get a table and eat our takeout order there. After waiting ~10 minutes, we got a table and I finally opened the food. I'm really glad I decided to eat here, because they actually packed the wrong dish for me. I ordered the stuffed shrimp plate, but they misread that as the stuffed shrimp benedict. I told them about their mistake and they quickly remade my dish. I didn't realize they drizzle hollandaise sauce over the shrimp plate and would've asked them to remove it had I known, since I'm not a fan of the stuff. But after scraping off most of the sauce, I found myself really enjoying the stuffed shrimp. I'm not sure what goes into the stuffing, but there was definitely a lot of mushroom and other tasty thing. The stuffed shrimp paired with some rice really hit the spot after biking in the morning. Portion for this was on the smaller side though. My friend got the broasted chicken breakfast and thought it was just okay. We both felt it was dry. Since we were dining in, my friend ordered a coffee and we shared a mini order of their popular macadamia nut pancakes ($8.75) to try as well. Very happy they offer various sizes of their pancakes for folks like me who just want to try a few bites. I usually prefer savory dishes at brunch but the coconut sauce on top was bomb! Would recommend. read more
We stopped by Daddy o's. We heard such great things about this place that we had to check it out. The staff was very nice knowledgeable and provide a great recommendations while the food was really good I got the following items Stuffed shrimp plate Ono loco moco w extra gravy read more
3 months ago
My omelet and hash browns were made to order, so they were fresh and tasted good. Our table also ordered the steak and eggs, Eggs Benedict, and pancakes. The steak wasn't a premium cut, which is understandable for the price, but it had quite a bit of fat that needed to be trimmed off before eating. The Eggs Benedict was edible, but it ranked on the lower end compared to others I've had. It wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't something I'd order again. The pancakes were decent. The staff were very friendly and mentioned that they serve Japanese food on certain evenings, which sounded interesting. Overall, the experience wasn't bad, but it also wasn't memorable enough to make me want to come back. There are other places I'd rather try before returning here. read more
Daddy O's in Lihue is a simple but classic restaurant serving up Hawaiian/Asia pacific style faire. I went for breakfast with my family. I ordered the local breakfast with bacon. I thought it was really great for what it was. It's affordable and filling and it's a fair price. The service was great. We even got to speak to the owner Daddy O and we learned he was in business at this location for about 10 years and he was a former commander of a gunship at 20 in Vietnam the Vietnam War. WOW. When he is not serving up yummy food in his restaurant he is giving aerial tours and teaching flight lessons for planes and helicopters. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the street, but it is definitely a place you will want to go during your time in Kauai. read more
2 months ago
Tried Daddy O's for breakfast with my family and was pleasantly surprised. We got seated right away and our food came out fast. Our server was super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Ono Omelet which was really tasty. I had anticipated that it would be pretty oily because of the spam and Portuguese sausage inside, but it wasn't oily at all. The spot is tucked away in the back of a plaza, so it's easy to miss, but definitely worth finding. read more
4 months ago
Great local diner. Ordered breakfast burger. Portuguese. Sausage was delicious. Entree was good. Was a fast stop. Also have lunch menu that looks good too. Discount of 3% if you pay cash. Prices are good for the island. Pancakes looked fabulous although we did not order. Would recommend for a simple delicious breakfast read more
Just the perfect mom and pop restaurant we needed during our stay in Kauai! We came here twice and really enjoyed the food. Breakfast and lunch served all day. We met the owner Henry and he was super welcoming. Remembered us on our second visit. We didn't know what to order so he started us off with Chinese sui mai and steamed pork bun. Good app to start off with! Speciality of the day was the prime rib sandwich, we went with his recommendation and it did not disappoint. My wife enjoyed the sandwich. What really made us come back the second time was the macadamia pancakes. I don't really order pancakes but I wanted to try something more local especially with macadamia. I'll have to say this is the best pancakes I've ever been served. Super fluffy, warm, and the best part was the coconut cream. That literally sold it for me. Henry was right when he told us we'd come back after our first visit. We also tried the breakfast burrito also. Just the right size and everything you can ask for inside a Hawaiian breakfast burrito. Great spot, will recommend anyone to come try! read more
1 year ago
On our way down from Princeville back to the Lihue airport we had three action items. #1 on the list was to have breakfast. I did a Yelp and this caught my eye. Daddy O. So retro sounding. Read the mostly positive reviews. We entered around 8:20am. Got a table with no wait time. Each table is numbered. We were handed a two sided laminated menu. Ordered - * hubby got the big Daddy O breakfast platter - three eggs, three meats, hash browns and two scoops of rice * daughter got the loco moco - two eggs with two hamburger patties two scoops of rice over gravy. * I got the french toast sweet bread with two eggs and Portuguese sausage. Constant coffee refills offered. Constant flow of customers. Located in an unassuming strip mall where the anchor is the bowling alley. Our server turned out to be the owner Harry. We warmed up to him 1/2 way through our breakfast. Then he asked if we liked cha siu baos. And siu mai. Next door is the wiki wiki store where you can grab a quick lunch. Action items #2 was taken care of - we got cha siu baos and siu mais to go. Snacks for our flight home later. I'd return if I'm ever back to Kauai. read more
Daddy-Os was great! Friendly service, quick meal, reasonable prices for the area, and food was tasty. I got the breakfast with pancakes and asked for ube for them. Nothing mind blowing but solid and tasty. My husband got the chicken and waffles and the mini loco moco and enjoyed it! read more
13 days ago
9 months ago
Go here!! You will not regret it. The food was epic. The loco mock had the classic taste and was cooked to perfection. Wow! The Mac salad was the best I've ever had, I highly recommend it. The service was excellent. The older gentleman asked about us personally and made us feel so welcome. He offered us local specials too. It's a local diner and it lives up to the billing. The physical space is spread out well and perfect for what you are looking for on Kauai. read more
10 months ago
Off gate, the service was grade A. I was welcomed and seated promptly. My waiter was friendly and helpful. Even threw in a suggestion. The coffee was great and my cup was consistently being refilled. I ordered the Kanaka. I was a wonderful dish. My only grip was that my bacon was hummm either over cooked or old. Minus that, everything was good. read more
5 months ago
4 months ago
Food tastes how it looks. The service is pay for what you get, took about 45min for a breakfast burrito and some French toast. Staff isn't cognizant about when you're finished with your meal and ready to pay. read more
10 months ago
We came on a Saturday morning for breakfast. We were seated right away and service was fast. The food was delicious. I got a mini Ono loco moco and my husband got the kanaka breakfast. Can't go wrong with eggs and breakfast meats. There was a lot of parking. We'll be back one day to try the lunch options. read more
1 year ago
Decent place for brunch. We stopped by here for an early lunch before our flight home. It's located in a little strip mall with plenty of parking. For food we ordered the stuffed shrimp Benedict and a mini loco moco with mushrooms added. Food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the stuffed shrimp Benedict. Loco moco was good but nothing crazy. Prices are kind of high for the portion. I wish the Benedict came with a side of fruit or something. read more
8 months ago
Love this place! Friendly staff, especially Daddy O. He greets everyone , explains the menu and jests with the patrons. The food is outstanding. Our guys had eggs with bacon and hash browns. We gals opted for stuffed French toast and coconut macadamia pancakes. Excellent! Excellent! read more
5 months ago
6 months ago
Great service. Great food. Ask for Harry. He will take care of you and recommend the best dishes. read more
6 months ago
Very good food and fast service! We visited this restaurant twice on our trip. Staff were very friendly read more
1 month ago
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1 year ago
Daddy O's was our first Breakfast on the island and I couldn't wait to have a Macadamia Nut Pancake!!! Yelp Reviews showed this location was the place to go and it was sooooo delicious!! We will definitely come back! Service was great, staff was friendly. read more
1 year ago
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4303 Rice St
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Lihue, HI 96766
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We are tourist from San Diego and need to know whose outstanding recipe was the breakfast burrito?
Lol. We actually came up with the breakfast burrito when we were doing fish tacos! Just recently we created an anchor chili sauce to go with it to give it just a little bit of a kick. So glad you enjoyed it.
Do they serve loco moco during breakfast hour?
We sure do! Our entire menu is available all day long.
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