Stopped by here back in July to pick up dinner. This place has been here as long as I can remember. Located just outside the entrance to the Pearl Harbor commissary. One can't miss this vendor because you can just smell the BBQ aromas from the parking lot - just follow that smell. There is a huge parking lot, which on weekends can get quite full. This business is also open to the public. We ate here years ago because that BBQ aroma was what lured us. But when we ordered then, although it smelled ono, the taste of the BBQ did not meet up to the expectation of good BBQ. The flavors just weren't there - just tasted so-so. We added this to the list of not worth a repeat places to eat. Flash forward several years later, decided to try them again. Got there late afternoon before 4:30PM. They closed at 5pm. I was greeted by a friendly man - maybe the owner?!? He informed me of the items that were out of stock - BBQ beef & the mix plate would be no beef but just chicken & pork. I wanted to get a BBQ pork stick but it was also not available. I ordered a chicken plate & a pork plate. The plates came with white rice & a choice of mac or green salad, & a drink - either bottled water or can soda. hubby got the chicken plate with double mac & I had the pork plate with white rice & salad. I thought the plates were very reasonably priced which includes a drink. Not too many places do that. Only $11 for the pork plate & $12.25 for the chicken plate. Pork plate - toss salad was good - crisp lettuce with shredded carrots, no brown lettuce. Rice was your typical white, sticky kind. Pork was thinly sliced. a good portion about 8 oz. I wanted to like the pork but it was burnt, dry, & tough. The flavor of the BBQ was good but lacked flavor, like it needed more salt. The pork tasted like it sat in the bottom of the warming pan for hrs & because it was close to pau hana time, I probably got just that. Chicken plate - mac salad - wasn't too bad but his chicken was also burnt. dry, & tough. He ended up only eating half of it & had to toss the rest out. Sad to say, no improvement from the last visit. They still got a 2-star rating because I still got friendly & quick service & the price point was good to include a drink with your plate. It will probably be awhile before I return & maybe next time go earlier in the day for fresher food, to see if it makes a difference vs before closing & getting the scraps. read more

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We ate there early, right after they opened. We had the pork and the chicken. Both were amazing. Very good! Definitely recommend if you are at the Pearl BX. read more

This is the worst value for 13 dollars I wish they would give a few more pieces of chicken I'm never eating there again read more

Liz's BBQ - This is a full plate of bbq chicken from Liz bbq at Pearl harbor exchange. Don't eat there - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been coming to Liz's BBQ with my dad for about a year, so this was disappointing. This time when we ordered, they completely forgot my sides of rice and mac on my beef plate. We didn't realize until after we got home, and it ruined the meal. When you're paying for a full plate, you expect to actually get everything that comes with it. Mistakes happen, but after being a regular for a while this was frustrating. read more

Liz's BBQ - Forgot my sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I always smell this place and see people eating it outside of the NEX, I was intrigued. I decided to stop for lunch one day while I was running errands anyway. I got the 3 meat plate so I could try everything and I got it with Mac Salad. Service was fast, he packed my plate in no time. Everything had great flavor and tasted pretty good. The Mac salad wasn't terrible, just didn't have much flavor for me personally. Worth the money at least! read more

Liz's BBQ - Combo Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I tried to go there 3 times already and they were closed. The second time I decided to check their hours on Yelp since nothing is posted there. According to Yelp they close at 5. So I realized that I just missed it the other day. So today I try again and it's 4:20pm and I drive over there only to see their closed sign...again. And it's 4:30...there was a guy there that was already finished cleaning up..so I give up..I recall the chicken wasn't as flavorful as expected anyway so I know I ain't missing anything except for the convenience. But it would be nice for them to communicate their actual hours or even post a sign saying they ran out of chicken, had to close early, or something... read more

Tried it out since they were producing lots of smoke and it smelt really good but the food was not great. Thin pieces of meat that were a bit on the dry side with some simple flavoring honestly you can really only taste the soy sauce. Rice was cooked well and salad was simple yet tasty, similar to Blazin Steak. Guy who helped me out today was def not in the best of moods but he kept it together. LOL Wont be back read more

had the chicken plate at Liz's BBQ stand and swapped the rice for mac salad--best decision ever. I'm a very picky eater when it comes to chicken, and let me tell you, this was hands-down the best BBQ chicken I've had on the island. Perfectly grilled, juicy, packed with flavor--it was cooked to absolute perfection. The mac salad? It slapped. Creamy, well-seasoned, and the perfect sidekick to that incredible chicken. The service was just as impressive. It's a one-man operation, and he was taking orders and pumping out plates like a pro. The line was about 10 people deep, but I had my food in hand and was eating within 15 minutes. Quick, efficient, and so worth the wait. Do yourself a favor--go try this spot. You'll be thinking about that chicken long after the plate is clean. read more

Liz's BBQ is a sure thing for me especially when I am in the Navy Exchange area and hungry. They are closed on Sunday's which I am glad they can enjoy and respect the day. Customer service is always friendly and helpful. The food is very good and flavorful and you get what you pay for. Located outside the Commissary there are places to sit and eat if you want. read more

Awesome food! We liked everything we got, the chicken bowl, the beef plate and the bbq pork side. Delicious and for a great price. The are bbqing the food there and it smells delicious. Service was great and fast as well. read more

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It's a fair afternoon, bandit is hungry and NEX foodcourt is close coz of the Red Hill water contamination issue. But hope came in when we found out that the food stalls outside Commissary are open. Went straight to Liz's and scanned their menu. It was straight forward so we decided to grab small kine here. FOOD: Chicken BBQ (6oz) $11.25 - comes with a choice of green salad/mac salad (we opt for the latter), scoop of rice and can soda. Meat ain't dry but not that juicy. It was seasoned well and is really tasty. My tastebud was satisfied with the taste but not my tummy. For $11.25 justice for the combo plate ain't satisfying at all and kinda not worth on your money (serving is only for a kid that's 10-years old). The dish might be tasty but I can go elsewhere for my BBQ cravings where I can have more with the same taste, more juicier and more serving with not so boring mac salad or green salad for an additional penny. Customer service is friendly and the woman who took our order is so kind and patience. Overall experience is okay. Hope next time they'll make their combo plates more worth it for their patrons. Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow yeeps! read more

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The food is just as amazing as it smells when you walk by. This is truly my favorite BBQ place in the area and the first meal we have every time we go to Oahu. I would have this every day if I could! The meat is juicy and very flavorful. Not too salty or overly seasoned. It pairs well with white rice and Mac salad. We usually ask for more sauce on the side and that enhances the flavor even more. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could! read more

Liz's BBQ - #2 Beef BBQ plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was delicious. Quick and friendly service. Plenty of seating around! The amazing smell when they are cooking on the grill draws you to their stand. read more

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I have been conning here for almost 10 years now for lunch. Service has always been friendly and food has always been great. Give it a try next time you are stopping by the NEX. read more

Liz's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Why all the bad/mediocre reviews? We had lunch here the other day and it was great! There was also a steady stream of customers lined up before and after us enjoying Liz's BBQ as well, so it can't be that bad. Simple menu: bbq beef, chicken, bbq pork or combo with salad and rice. We tried the chicken and pork. Both were cooked well and were super flavorful. Hard to go wrong with mac salad and rice on the side. Located outside the NEX/commissary. Walking through the parking lot, you can smell the delicious bbq grilling. Follow your nose. And you don't need a military ID! Military and non-military can enjoy. Support local businesses. read more

Got the mix plate and it was absolutely delicious. Great char and flavor on all the pieces of meat. The mac salad is the best I've had on island to date. Smells as good as it tastes if read more

Liz's BBQ - Number 4 - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My wife and I (local's) seen this place when we go to the NEX, she was always asking if we could try the place out, so today 08142021 we tried it, we both had the Combo Plate with Mac and a drink. We headed up to the NEX food court seats. We both were excited to dig in. When we open the plate we could not believe our eyes and the fact that it cost us 12.95 each. The Mac salad tasted like it was mix with potpourri, the meat was like jerky, and the chicken was the size of a portion you would give a child at the age of 4. I say don't waste your money or time with this place, because of the price to plate ratio. The best thing about this place is the soda and the water. read more

Liz's BBQ - This is the Mix plate, with, (I kid you not) I only took a bite out of the salad when this pic was taken. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was good. Stopped by before grocery shopping at the commissary. The bbq was fresh off the grill and it was delicious. 13$ for a plate of mix bbq with rice Mac salad/green and a drink included. Pretty cheap for meals considering we're in Hawaii, we waited 20 minutes but was worth it. I want to come back and get my own plate. read more

Awesome BBQ!!! Definitely coming back for that mix plate! Super tasty da meat Combo Plate read more

Liz's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Plate with 1 scoop rice and that is the 14 dollar plate rice was dry and the Mac salad was dry not very much mayo somebody really TIGHT with the mayonnaise. The meat and chicken was a little over done and dry had some good flavor but put some sauce on the meat . Would not recommend this place this was last time I will eat here. Guess the military don't mind because they don't know what local food is supposed to taste like but for locals . read more

If you are ever at the NEX, Liz's is the spot to get BBQ. I tried the mix plate and it was full of love and goodness. I truly thought the food was delicious and the price is pretty fair. They're really fast so dont worry if you are in a rush and see a line. Ask for extra sauce! You'll thank me later. read more

Liz's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Meat Not On A Stick When I was stationed in Pearl Harbor years ago and my fellow service members from all over the states wanted to know where to eat, they always looked to me since I was born here in Hawaii. The ones from Texas, Tennessee, and Missouri ALWAYS wanted to eat BBQ. In Hawaii, bbq is slightly different in its marinade and sweetness in flavor versus the more traditional dry rub cuts they were expecting from back home. This place is located just outside the Pearl Harbor-Hickam AFB, outside the Navy Exhange, so Im sure this could very well be the first place service members get exposed to BBQ in Hawaii. The places we use to go to are long gone but he cooks were in full stride grilling and the engulfing aromas and hissing sounds was enough to "pull my aggro." Came around the height of lunch at 1130 am, no one in line when I ordered. I asked for 3 bbq sticks, one of each meat (chicken, beef, and pork) so I can sample them all. But to my surprise they said those 3 words...there's no sticks...Confused as how can the sticks not be ready at this time of the day, I end up getting 2 plates which comes with 2 sides. Honestly, I just wanted MEAT ON A STICK and I didnt really care for the sides which was choice of rice (meh) salad (boring) or mac salad (just tasted like roni slathered in old mayo) So I open my plate and sigh. The pork had a lot of fat on it, beef tasted like jerky, and chicken look like a chicken that was cut in 3 slices to make it look like there was a lot more than it was. On top of that all the meats was cold. Now wait just a darn minute...werent these guys grilling up all that meat and how is it there are NO sticks? These pieces looked like they coulda easily skewered onto a stick straight from the what? Yes, Watson, the piping hot grill...Instead I think it goes from the grill into a "cold waiting room lobby" tray thats probably been opened and closed dozens of times..., before it finally touches down into the all important customers plate. Give it a shot, at least it was still edible and Ive had worst, you may disagree, but I would kinda be shy if I brought bbq fans and friends here for their first BBQ experience in Hawaii. read more

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Small little BBQ spot right outside of the NEX. It might not look like much but this place has what I consider one of if not the best steak plate lunches around. I always go for the mix plate which includes steak, pork, and chicken all with some rice. It's very good. Pro tip: ask them for the BBQ sauce to add to the meat. It's a shoyu based sauce but not too salty and very tasty. The portions are also great for the price and I am always full when I leave. I go here at least once a week. read more

Liz's BBQ - #4 mix plate, beef, chicken and pork - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The chicken is the star of this show. Flavorful, moist chicken. My husband and my BIL both ordered the mix plate, which featured chicken, pork, and beef. I tried some pork and oooh it was overdone! I would not get that. No experience with the beef myself, but both men said it was good. Each plate comes with 6 oz of meat, with the exception of the mix plate, which is 8 oz. Plates also come with white rice and salad. Just to let you know, the salad is an iceberg mix with shredded carrots - nothing too fancy, although there is a selection of dressings on offer. All seating is outside, tho I imagine you could take your plate up to the food court and no one would say anything. Of course, parking is free. I will say that the food hear is nice and fresh - you can totally see them grilling it up outside - and that delicious aroma was what drew is to Liz's in the first place. Service is speedy and food is pretty good - except for the chicken, which is awesome! So try it out here at Liz's! You won't be disappointment - unless you get the pork, maybe. read more

Bruuuhhhh this is all I got, and I only ate two pieces. The chicken to tough. like eating chicken jerky. Smh read more

Liz's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Check out the tips at the bottom. There's some really good reviews there! Still great shape, clean, awesome service, fast and efficient and most importantly amazing food read more

Yum!!! Couldn't resist stopping here after walking out of the NEX, the smell was just too amazing. Friendly service & reasonably priced! Delicious, definitely recommend!! read more

Liz's BBQ - Mix plate - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Taste good but old meat. Good luck! Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Good luck! read more

I do not recommend this spot. Don't walk, run to super gyros a few stands down, they're much better than the dried out over cooked meat at Liz's BBQ. we ordered two beef combos and a chicken combo and it was not worth the price. If you're craving bbq go anywhere else and save your money. Walking by it smells amazing and my boyfriend and I always wanted to stop by but would always get gyros because the service is quick and it's delicious and worth the price. Today we decided to try something new and we're very disappointed. I'm not sure if the person on the grill was new or what but I do not recommend this place unless you like dry, hard and overcooked meat. I don't think a if 0/4 was an option I'd rate it that. read more

I've been a customer for a few years but recently I got served old meat and then you can guess what happened to me, It was done so casually that I wouldn't be surprised if it were standard practice. I filed a complaint with food services at Pearl Harbor shopping center but nothing came of it. Oh well! Customer beware, if you are to early and they haven't started cooking on grill yet than you are buying yesterday's meat!!! read more

What happened to this place? They used to give you sizable portions but what I got today when I got back home is a joke. If I had caught this initially I would have gotten my money back. The Quality has definitely dropped since I ate here pre covid. read more

Liz's BBQ - Tripple Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Awesome!!! Good BBQ chicken, pork, beef.. good prices for what you get. It's a great place for an awesome meal. It's way better than stopping at a boring fast food joint. Customer Service was excellent and the food is fresh. I can't wait to go again!! read more

The pork and beef is tough like beef jerky, and was cold not sure how that happens when you just opened!!chicken needs more flavor!! Your workers need better customer service also!! read more

Liz's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is a longtime favorite of my family's and couldn't even begin to guess how many times we have visited over the years. Love the plate lunches and their bbq sauce. read more

Not sure what's going on with Liz's but the portions are smaller and they chicken and beef are chewy and lots of fat on the beef. I think the last two times I was there, 1/3 of the meet was solid fat. What's up guys? I need my old favorite BBQ place to be consistent ‍ read more

Hubby and I followed our noses to this place as we were bringing his mom to the NEX. Since we had just eaten earlier, we ended up getting a pork bbq stick each for $3.45 each to try. The service was prompt and we both enjoyed our bbq sticks as well. We both wished we had waited to eat lunch later in the day otherwise we would have eaten at this place. The marinade on the meat was very good and I would try again if ever back in the area. Sorry no picture as I forgot yet again lol. Glad I didn't experience any rudeness as mentioned in other reviews. read more

I normally go here all the time... great food, but yesterday was another story. Meat was burnt, dried out, and made me sick... it's been 2 days and I'm still married to the toilet. And that was the only thing I had eaten that day so I know this was the source Sadly, I will never go to this place again. read more

Service has been terrible since COVID started and today I'm pretty sure they served me day old food. Chicken is inedible and the other meats were pretty gross. Sad that this place used to be on and popping. read more

Liz's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food is fire! we came right before closing and we're worried they didn't have much left but dude at the register hooked us up with some extra chicken and a soda to make up for it. Great food and even greater customer service. read more

I've always wanted to try this place whenever I pass by as I'm on my way into the NEX. It smells soooooo good! My sister and her family were hungry and we needed a quick bite to eat after visiting the Arizona Memorial. Since we were on our way to the NEX, we decided to give this place a try. The BF and I shared a BBQ stick plate. You get 2 BBQ sticks, one scoop of rice, and a tossed green salad w/ dressing, as well as a soda. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PHBOeLe540CUyLlUReki4Q&userid=IXdmrbRu0veA-OuaP0URwQ The cost was $8.25. A bit steep to me for 2 BBQ sticks... but I must say, they were pretty yummy! Well marinated and very tender. Just wish they gave one more stick or the price was a little cheaper. My brother in law got the BBQ and everyone else got BBQ sticks. No complaints on taste! read more

Liz's BBQ - 2 BBQ 'sticks' with rice and a green salad w/ ranch. $8.25 - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii