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    Liz's BBQ

    3.6 (108 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LIZ'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Forgot my sides.

    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.

    Combo Plate
    Megan K.

    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!

    a can of pepsi
    John G.

    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.

    Feb W.

    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!

    #2 Beef BBQ plate.
    Jvc W.

    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!

    a plate of meat and rice
    Daniel S.

    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.

    Matt B.

    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.

    Number 4
    Matthew M.

    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

    This is the Mix plate, with, (I kid you not) I only took a bite out of the salad when this pic was taken.
    Jonathan C.

    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.

    Joshua B.

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

    Kristina S.

    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.

    Beef chicken pork with boring and gross mac
    Jack H.

    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.

    #4 mix plate, beef, chicken and pork

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