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Fat Cheeks Hawaii

4.6 (671 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Kylie S.

Fat cheeks is one of my go-to places when I'm craving a lobster roll. Although they had sold out of fries when we went (close to closing), the lobster roll still hit the spot. Service is also friendly. Make sure to order at the cashier inside, and pickup your order outside! Food is made to order so it does take a bit of time. Kama'aina discounts on Wednesdays :)

Fish & fries
Jessica R.

I really enjoyed the food. I got the Smashburger, fries and the fish & fries. So so good. The burger had so much taste and was filled with tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, special sauce. The fish was so soft and the outside was a good crispy with a little herb taste. They give four huge pieces. So worth it! The workers were super friendly. They were super patient and asked if I had any questions about the menu. This place is in ward located inside next to the golf area. You order inside but pick up your food outside. Lots of chairs to sit and enjoy your food there. Definitely going back to try their lobster burger. The prices are very reasonable too! My burger was $10 something Fries are $4 something Fish and fries are $20

3.5 oz lobster roll
Ruby S.

Love the catchy name. Not feeling the vibes in terms of quantity and price. Come as you are. Free parking in Ward Center. There's one window inside. Lacked signage on where to go for pick up. Observe where the customer(s) walk when buzzer vibrates. Customer service was standard with drink and fries offered. Another $2 for ginger ale in aluminum can. Additional costs for fries which I declined. Tips prior to ordering: 1) Everything on the menu is ala carte. 2) Place your order inside, pay, then employee will provide a receipt and buzzer. 3) When buzzer vibrates, turn left, step outside, turn left, return buzzer, and pick up your order at the window. Squeezed the lemon over 3.5 oz lobster which was lightly seasoned, buttered on a grilled roll for $23.95. Quick bite for a quick lunch between appointments. Simplicity. I do not envision spending over $40 for a 6 oz lobster roll.

2025 November Lobster Roll $23.90
Jen C.

Haven't been here in 3 years since i'm usually at work during their operating hours. I decided to stop by for lunch on a Tuesday. It cost $23.90 for a lobster roll and it no longer comes with chips like it used to! i was disappointed with almost a 30 minute wait time but I didn't order ahead of time since it was an impromptu visit. I recommend ordering ahead of time online or the wait is going to eat up your lunch break. The lobster roll was good, although smaller than other places, the entire sandwich is lobster which was really good, no fillers of veggies and other things like some other lobster roll places. The lobster was fresh and the bread was grilled wonderfully with butter. If ordering in person you order on the inside then wait for your food on the outside. Highly recommend if in the area but order ahead of time!

Buttered Lobster Roll
Angela C.

Took advantage of their Wednesday 10% discount for local residents and phoned in my order of the Jumbo Lobster roll. It was so buttery, delicious, well grilled bread and filled with fresh lobster meat. So lucky to have this place near home. Hubby loved their burger. Super nice staff, and will come

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Terry A.

Stopped here for lunch late afternoon on a weekday. It's kind of hard to find, tucked into a little spot in a shopping center food court. We ordered the smash burger with fries and it had a great flavor and was cooked to order. There is seating inside the food court or outside on the patio. Service was fast and friendly.

Lobster smash burger
Doug T.

Atlantic cold lobster.. not the flavorless southern ocean stuff. Buttery on Hawaiian bread The other items are good too

Cheeseburger
Kathy L.

Haven't tried any of their actual lobster rolls yet BUT I have tried their burger and fries which are very good. Their fries are crispy and very well-seasoned. Their burgers are tasty and nicely put-together. I got their burger with added grilled/caramelized onion which was super tasty. Their prices are standard but with fries and a drink could run about $20 after tip. My only gripe, which is preventing me from giving them 5 stars, is due to the horrible encounter I had on my very first visit with one particular employee that they had working the register who could use an attitude adjustment... I was looking to order online so that I could do a quick pickup but was already nearby so I figured it'd be quicker to walk up and order at their counter. Upon arrival, there was only one gentleman ahead of me who when ordering was pleasantly greeted by the employee. She even went as far as to ask him how his day was going, upon taking his order, so it appeared promising that it would be a pleasant experience. As soon as he stepped away from the window and I began to approach the counter, she did not greet nor smile at me. Instead, she curtly said "one moment please" and walked away abruptly to help the kitchen with all the orders. I figured it was crunch-time for them and they were getting busy BUT there was no one else behind me and it honestly felt like she singled me out. She could've taken my single order before stepping away but chose to cut me off instead. I waited for about 8-10 minutes and since I got no acknowledgment from any of the staff and figured she'd forgotten about me so I left. I come from the service industry so I am very well aware of how swamped/backed up things can get during rush hour BUT how you communicate and treat your customers who wait patiently can truly determine the outcome of a good experience regardless of how long the wait and how good the food is. Which is why I was truly thrown-off by this particular employee who was rude, unfriendly, and unprofessional towards me. I went about my business completing some errands nearby and ended up placing an online order with them which is what I should've done in the first place. It was of no surprise to me, when I picked up my order from her, that she continued giving me her stinky attitude and did not even thank me even though I thanked her for handing me the order. After tasting everything, I really did want to give them 5 stars but just couldn't bring myself to do so because of this one single employee. I'm aware they're short-staffed like many restaurants are right now but I hope this will be addressed and rectified somehow. If I have a better experience, next time around, my mind could be swayed enough to increase my star-rating of Fat Cheeks.

Fish and Fries
Phuong D.

YUMMMM! Went to Fat Cheeks after a morning on a boat and food was sooo good!! * Buttered Lobster Roll ($23.90): SO TASTY AND BUTTERY. I loved it. * Lobster Smash Cheeseburger ($21.90): Filling and very good as well. * Fish and Fries ($18.50): Oh so crispy and fish was fresh! The fries were also very crispy and perfectly made as well. * Fried Chicken Sandwich ($12): Good but a tad salty with the added sauce. Everything we tried was so good! Orders are taken inside and there are a tables inside and outside for dining. After ordering at the front, you'll get a beeper that'll alert you when food is ready for pick up at the counter. Parking was easy. Fat Cheeks is located in an unassuming shopping mall with free parking in a garage across from the Ala Moana pier. Overall, Fat Cheeks goes down as one of my favorite spots I've tried during my trip to O'ahu. Prices are super reasonable - esp their lobster roll! (Most lobster roll spots around Waikiki are ~$30+) I highly recommend everyone to try Fat Cheeks.

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Yuna J.

Everything is so crispy!!!! The crisp is insane. The lobster roll is good. I wasn't crazy about it but it was good. Fish and fries were so fresh and crispy and the tartar sauce was so good. Everything was a bit too greasy for me so the spicy ketchup really helped cut through the grease haha. The fish in the fried fish was so juicy and fat and tender!!

Smash burger and lobster smash cheeseburger
Matthew P.

I've tried The Daily and Chubs and this place is up there or even better than the aforementioned places. The burger was juicy and well seasoned and great for the price $10.79 for 2 patties as of 04/25/26. Their signature sauce is the bomb too. I don't think you can beat the price compared to other smash burger places. My gf and I will definitely becoming back.

Butter Lobster Rolls
Reef A.

This is an update since it's been a few years. Still our favorite place to enjoy Buttered Lobster Rolls! They still taste great with the buttered bun and generous amount of delicious lobster with no fillers. Only now it doesn't come in a combo with the chips and the prices have increased (like everything else in Hawaii). It's $23.90 now for a lobster roll but it's still cheaper than most places that charge $30. With a drink (can soda) and a bag of Hawaiian chips, it's $26.90 which is worth it. I like the choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Order at the inside counter and pickup your order outside. They give you a buzzer that lets you know when your order is ready so you can wander around in the air conditioned mall. The counter service is always friendly. Sad that this Ward Center mall is planned to be demolished to make another condo so this business has to find another location again. I'm told they hope to be there until early next year so that's a relief. I hope they can find a good location nearby.

Menu 11/19/25
Edward A.

Great menu and service. Lobster roll hit the spot and wife's smash-burger was also executed well. The mall location seemed a little out of the way and honestly struggling for business. Hopefully this place can survive and get more traffic as the food they are serving up is solid.

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Food was good amazing and tasty great very juicy patty and crispy fries in all a good place

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That was a really freaking good burger! In my top 3 all time best burgers. I'll be back for sure.

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