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    MCS Grill

    4.2 (221 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    MCS combo.Side order man salad.Winna
    Rodney Mabini R.

    It's been awhile since we ate here.So we decided to come for lunch since we were going to be on that side of the island.So it wasn't that bz when we arrived.So we seated ourselves.Then we ordered our drinks.We tried there plantation iced tea.It had a good taste n also refreshing.Soon after we placed our orders.My girl friend got the Regular Saimin.Then for myself I got the Hamburger Locomoco with over easy eggs side order potato mac salad and we had the Furikake fries.The fries were good!.No to salty and overly dressed.My girlfriend enjoyed her her saimin.The broth had the good flavor and with everything else it hit the spot!.Surprisingly she finished it!..As my Locomoco and potato Mac salad?.Oh man!!.I was loving it!.It was so good!..Honestly one the best I've had.Of course I polished my plate.Im glad I finally tired there Locomoco.We had a good time and also the service was good!.When back on the westside we will definitely be stopping by.Maybe next time I'll try there corn beef Locomoco?Or any of there special's?.Will see.

    Kahlua pork Loco moco
    Allyson D.

    One of our favorite places we ate at! Vegetarians, this is where you find real vegetarian food! I was so excited and ordered the trio plus the vegetation Loco moco. I highly suggest the trio appetizer!! We were both so glad we tried them and thought it was a great way to serve vegetarian appetizers. The vegetarian Loco moco is made with a handmade veggie patty which also excited me. The vegetarian gravy is white which sort of weirded me out. I actually would've been okay to order the normal gravy but I wanted to give it a try. I felt it needed more seasoning. All in l, great service and food!

    Deandra V.

    Came in for lunch. Dine in available. Seated right away. Got their hamburger steak. Patty homemade with a great char. Brown gravy so good! Portions are generous. Side order chili pepper chicken always!

    Scampi so good
    Pete S.

    We were here twice while on the island, I have to say this is a must stop if you are passing through Hanapepe. It is located in the same center as the Kauai Kookie factory (We visited there as well, review soon!). It doesn't look like much from the outside and once you sit inside, it doesn't look like the dishes fit the ambiance. Splashes of red here, different color there, I thought this was a Jamaican restaurant at first. There are lots of windows thru-out on the inside but mask mandate are still in effect to enter the premise. Bathroom is pretty clean here. We ordered a few items ranging from the scampi pasta (you can have it with the head on or the head off which I thought was a nice touch) , the MCS combo, the kid's burger, and the ribs that came with a side of salad. All tasty, the sauce on the pasta is ridiculously good. The MCS combo with the chili peppa chicken is delish, not too spicy at all. The kid's burger comes with a small side of fruit and veggies. Super cute. The ribs tho, I couldn't say it was perfect. It was dry on the inside as if these ribs were frozen and reheated. But taste wise, it was good and we had no problem finishing. So yes, there is an identity crisis here with the interior and the food, but I am happy to report that the food was one of the best we've had while here. Of course, we totally forgot to mention this discount we saw on TV (That I am not going to mention here ) and we left because we were in a rush to get back to Lihue. That, and a visit to get some cookies next door. Hopefully we will be back again soon and I can remember the discount. Parking is plenty.

    Crab stuff mushrooms
    Ashley P.

    First time trying this place since we live on the opposite side of the island and it did not disappoint! The chili pepper chicken is one of the best ones we've tasted on island. Definitely will make a trip back just to eat here :)

    Kauai shrimp pasta
    Melody T.

    I've passed by this place for years and haven't tried it, finally decided to check um out. We got the steak/ shrimp plate and the kauai shrimp pasta, soo yummy! The pasta was full of flavor and the steak was perfectly cooked. I loved that they had kauai shrimp, not many restaurants have it. I do wish they pan fried the shrimp instead of grill because they get more dried out on the grill (i.e. the shrimp head had no juice). But I do like that they peel it for you. We came on a Thursday night and the three girls running the show were on top of it!

    Asian Pork Ribs with Heads-on Grilled Shrimp and greens
    Zig Z.

    Great, great, great! They had me with the amazing Saimin, and Coconut Shrimp apps, but the combo of their Asian pork ribs combined with delectable heads- on grilled shrimp was way over the top! My wife's grilled Mahi Mahi was a very generous portion and was cooked perfectly and finished with lemon caper sauce, my daughter's Asian Salad with Mahi Mahi came with bouncy fresh greens, generous slab of grilled Mahi. You'd be a fool NOT to save room for the dessert menu! My table tried the Apple Cobbler with Ice Cream, Strawberry Chiffon Cream cheese Square. (Hey, it's vacation!!). Oh, don't forget this is a BYOB!! Super reasonably priced, great for families, and this IS the spot preferred by the locals as the best eats in town!

    The MCS Grill facemask poster warms my heart.
    Jim T.

    Another grill in town botched our reservations for a birthday table of eight. When I called the MCS Grill, the receptionist helped me by being honest and specific: a party of eight was finished with dessert and ready to complete payment. She reserved the table for us, and it was nearly ready when we arrived. So helpful! For appetizers, we ordered pork nachos and coconut shrimp. Beverages were served promptly. In our party of eight, we had several offers of pork rib combos, one rib plate, fish and chips, and a salad plate. The sweet BBQ sauce got many compliments. I especially enjoyed the MCS version of potato macaroni salad. We had dessert plans elsewhere, but the staff insisted on bringing birthday cupcakes and a slice of lemon cake to share. The wait staff was warm, friendly, informative, and responsive.

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    7 months ago

    Food was great! Will definitely spread the word. Service was good and the dessert menu was on point.

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    Mahalo Barnaby! Looks like you'll have to come back for dessert :)

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    Mahalo Tom & Sharon! We love seeing you weekly!

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    Mahalo Deandra!

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    Mahalo Theresa, we appreciate your feedback!

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    8 months ago

    Food was good. I'd describe it as an above average local Braddah plate lunch. The desserts are delicious.

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    Mahalo Adrian!

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    Mahalo Steve!!!

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    Mahalo for your support!

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    Mahalo Angie! So glad you enjoyed!!

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food and wonderful service! Definitely enjoyed our time at MCS so much so that we returned for a second visit.

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    Mahalo Catherine! Looks like you need to plan another visit!

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