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    Porkys Kauai

    4.7 (230 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Number 3
    Katherine B.

    Ok I'm not going to lie, I underestimated how much I was gonna love this sandwich. This is essentially a kalua pulled pork grilled cheese with pineapple. It is so good, yall. SO GOOD. I put the spicy bbq sauce on it and loved every single bite. The Mac salad is so good too. Some of the best I had on island. They're in a shopping center in the center of Koloa, so just park anywhere in Koloa and walk on over. They have casual covered seating in front. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. It's a great casual option that is so delicious. Definitely will be coming back here!

    Cynthia Z.

    Delicious, fast and huge portion. What else can you ask for??!! One full size entree is enough for two people. The grilled cheese is to die for. The hotdog was amazing also. Still thinking about it!!

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    CJ K.

    I want to give this place its flowers cuz man this place broke da mouth!! So ono, and I'd definitely come back again! Got the #3 sandwich and it was amazing! It's basically the perfect combination of kalua pork in a grilled cheese sandwich. And whatever sauces and extra ingredients they use just adds so much flavor and helps bring out the smokiness and savoryness (if that's even a word lol) of the pork and cheese. By far the most pleasant surprise of my Kauai trip. I'd come back here again for sure!! Service was nice and the ambiance was unique. Especially their beach themed tables that was gorgeous to see in person. 5 stars!! Compliments to the chef yum yum :)

    Jazzmine M.

    Great spot! Located in an outdoor shopping area, the service is friendly, fast, and the food came out amazing.

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    Susan C.

    Great quick service spot. We ordered lunch and everything was delicious ! Kids and adults very pleased. Have outdoor dining available.

    David H.

    Brah.. truly aloha in a bun. Stopped by after a long day riding waves near poipu. I don't even remembah what I ordered, just asked braddah what he would recommend and BAM. What you see is what I demolished fam. Everyone talks about puka dawgs near poipu, but man.. these grinds hit so much harder at porky's. Go chance em.

    Luis M.

    I did not expect to have the best kalua pork out of a smol place called Porkys, but maybe that's my fault. Girlfriend and I shared the Number Three and while the sammich was definitely filling and very satisfying, the glutton at heart definitely wished I had a whole one to myself. The pork was so tender, and even more flavorful. The cheese blend was tasty and worked extremely well with the pork, and the bread did a fantastic job soaking up all the flavors. The one thing I will say is that the sweet porkys sauce is definitely too sweet, and for me, it was completely unnecessary. Only dipped a finger to taste it but it definitely would've worstened the sammich had we used it. Sammich came with a side, none of which we cared for at the time, so we went with rice. Rice was nothing special. The staff was very friendly and answered all our questions. Can't really ask for too much more than that. The place is smol but comfy and gives off food court at the mall type of vibes, which given the location makes perfect sense. Overall a 4.5/5 experience, rounded down to 4

    Wayne M.

    I almost never a write 5 star review but this relatively new restaurant in Koloa, Kauai left a good impression on me and the wife. I had the Kalua Pork, Havarti grilled cheese sandwich with a side of Macaroni salad. The wife had plate lunch with Kalua Pork with Jasmine Rice,she said it was the best Jasmine rice she's ever had . The ingredients were fresh and delicious, what really impressed us was the congenital and welcoming attitude of the owner.He personally thanked us for our business. The prices were reasonable as well 36.00 for lunch for two.We will return to Porky's soon and so should you. Always remember to remain Feral in Koloa.

    Brandon Y.

    7.5/10 Got the #2 which is the beef hotdog and pulled pork. Had high expectations for this place bc I've heard some hype. It was good don't get me wrong, but a little overrated imo. Felt more like a pulled pork sandwich with a hotdog as opposed to the opposite.

    #3 (pork sandwich)
    Christie A.

    We were browsing around old Koloa Town and found this spot. We ordered a #1 (pork hot dog), #3 (pork sandwich) and #4 (pulled pork plate). First of all, I appreciate the simple menu and that all come with a side and a drink. My favorite was the sandwich. It was crispy and delicious. The sauces are given on the side so you can dip the sandwich right in. The hot dog was also very good and the pineapple on the pork just works. The rice is very coconuty so I devoured that in no time. The cucumber side is mostly onions but they were pickled, crunchy, and really tasty. This is a great spot if you're craving something carby, comforting, and with essence.

    Every bite was delicious (portions are large you could even split it) except for the Mac salad you are gonna want your own
    Crystal A.

    One of our favorite places on the island to. Get Kauai pork. It is so full of flavor and let's just say look no further for Mac salad (get an extra side you won't be disappointed) staff was pleasant and friendly atmosphere is comfortable with outdoor or indoor seating. Add this to your must try while on the island.

    Number 4
    Kirstin Z.

    Omg this place was delicious. Probably our favorite meals of the trip. The staff were super nice, and certainly cooked and prepared the food with love. The place is mellow, low key, easy seating, and they serve you in to-go containers because they know you want to take the rest home if you don't finish it! The meat was so moist and delicious. We will return!!!

    Katherine K.

    A million times, yes you should come here! Staff is friendly, plenty of seating, and it's tasty! My guy and I split the Number Three and it was the best kalua pork we had the entire trip. The sammich was very filling and we enjoyed every bite of it. While the sammich was mouthwatering and is a 5/5 for me, the rest of the dish has me bringing the rating down to a 4: - the rice was lukewarm and didn't add anything to the dish - the sauce was also too sweet, so we didn't use it - it's pricey. I wish they had options to not do a combo because we didn't need a side or a drink Still one of our favorite meals on the island.

    Pineapple pork, sweet and spicy sauce, Mac salad and rice.

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    Great food and service. Will definitely be back next time we are in Kauai. The kalua pork and kalua sandwich were both really good.

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    So delicious! The food was great, and the service was great. I can't wait to return!

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    4.2
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    We had one of our favorite dinners in South Kauai here during our mini moon in early March. The…read moreKauai Prawns & Cheesey Polenta Cake deserves 5 stars on its own. It was the highlight of the meal and one of the best things we ate that entire week. Visited here on our last night in Kauai and the vibes, ambiance, and service were just right for a nice romantic dinner. Our server Angie was fantastic. I loved my frozen mocktail - the virgin ube lava flow had satisfying ube flavor. The House Salad was a great start to the meal with a nice mix of greens and goat cheese with sweet flavors from the candied pecans, craisins, and pineapple vinaigrette. But the Kauai Prawns & Cheesey Polenta Cake, with sundried tomato, white wine, herbs, and cream, was the star of the show. I'm still thinking about it months later. For entrees we got the Blackened Fresh Catch and the MacNut Baked Fish, which were both enjoyable. The restaurant is located upstairs on the 2nd floor. Parking wasn't too bad, but it can get busy. There's a 3% surcharge for using credit card.

    Nice atmosphere and setting. Service was good and most of the food was good as well. We got…read morescallops and prawns for starters. Both were yummy and enough for two people. For entrees we got the rib eye and crusted fish. Fish was good. However the steak was horrendous, particularly for the price they charge of $65. It had zero crust and was paper thin. It look like it was cooked wet because of how grey the exterior of the meat was. I was shocked that they sent out the dish that way. It was horribly cooked and complete rip off. I wouldn't complain if they had charged 20-25$ for that type of cooking, but $65 for that is unacceptable. Don't order the steak. Pretty disappointed by the standards, I want to like the place but the fact they sent out that steak and charge the price they did is enough for me to not want to eat here again.

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    Porkys Kauai - hawaiian - Updated August 2026

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