This place is a fantastic, welcoming, and relaxed neighborhood bar. It has that authentic old-school atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile, with friendly staff (thank you Justine for your excellent customer service) and a great local vibe. The menu is simple and honestly, when the food is this good, you don't need anything else. The smash burgers are outstanding (the Smittyaki is an absolute must!). The fries and onion rings are equally delicious and pair perfectly with a cold drink. If you appreciate a laid-back spot with personality, great comfort food, and an unpretentious atmosphere, this place is absolutely worth a visit. read more

Smitty’s Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Food & service were very good. We both had burgers and they were very good and priced as one would expect in this area. The restaurant was pretty dark. We went early, around 4:00 PM and it was not crowded at all. Recommend it, especially if you want a nice juicy burger! read more

Wow this was such a great burger place! Came in on a thursday around 5pm and it was a little quiet. The bartender girl was sweet and working hard :). As for the burgers... amazing!! Absolutely no complaints! The bun so light and soft, patties cooked to perfection, and the cheeseeeeeeeee so good. Onion rings were big which is a GREAT thing! Perfectly breaded and fried. Extremely crispy! :) I believe the gentlemen that came by and asked if everything was tasting great was the Chef, and for that I appreciate! Thank you Smitty's. read more

Smitty’s Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We came here when they were in the food cart across the street from the resort. We loved them then, we love them now! So good! They are now in the Nawiliwili Lounge. Which is nice as you can eat inside. The Kauai burger was outstanding! This burger has Kalua pig, grilled pineapple, grilled onions, cheddar cheese and Hawaiian BBQ sauce. Omg- just amazing! The Smittyaki burger is a mushroom Swiss cheese burger. I had a couple bites of it and it was flat out amazing too. Great onion rings and fries too! My wife and I were talking about this place. We're thinking a top 5 burger place that we've been too. They do a great job! This place is legit- Lihue is lucky to have them! Great job! read more

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Great double patty burger and fries. Delicious!! Definitely will come back. Wait service super friendly and food came out in a timely manner, fresh and hot. read more

Smitty’s Smash Burger - Great burger!! Seriously delicious - Burgers Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Excellent service! Burgers and wings are amazing! Definitely tied with my all time favorite Bubbas Burgers. Definitely would recommend!!! We've ordered there multiple times and every time it's amazing! Cook is super nice and throws down on these burgers! Pineapple slushy was sooo goood tooo! read more

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Best smash burger . I got the traditional burger to celebrate America's 250th bday and date got the mushroom burger. He liked my traditional burger better, and I liked his mushroom burger. This was the best 4th of July BBQ burger I ever ate, sad because nothing will compare in the future unless I return. This is the kind of burger you bite into and and explosion of flavors overloads your brain and taste buds leaving you thinking O M G! Thanks for being open on 4th of July! made our day . read more

THIS IS THE BEST BURGER YOU WILL EVER HAVE IN YOUR LIFE! We had the Smittyaki burger and Smittyaki fries. The teriyaki and Swiss paired together with mushrooms is a melt-in-your-mouth dream! The service is fast, order and pay the wait was short! Sports bar vibes, watch while you eat. GOOO && know I'll be dreaming of this burger for a lifetime read more

I ordered the Kauai burger for lunch because they had the best reviews of all the burger places that I tried on the island. It was ok but not a 5 star burger for me. The restaurant/bar was empty so my order was made pretty quickly. I asked for honey mustard for the fries but they didn't have any sauces other than ketchup but the cook gave me some fry sauce that was pretty good as were the fries. The burger was ok but not great. I liked the pulled pork but was expecting more sweet flavor from the pineapple. read more

Best smashburger I've ever had. Period. I got the Smittyaki burger which has Swiss and mushrooms but their house made teriyaki sauce took it over the top. SO GOOD. So much umami. Crispy edges on the burger and deliciousness all around. Smitty basket was great to try the waffle, shoestring and onion rings. Onion rings were great. It's inside of a bar but my husband and I were pleasantly surprised. He got the regular Smittyburger and it was yummy too. Don't let the number of reviews fool you. This place is a hidden gem. read more

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Awesome burgers, great service. Smitty was so nice to chat with. We got our orders to go and sat on beach and ate. Will be back next next time for sure. read more

Just landed on Kauai and was looking for a good lunch place close to our hotel. Smitty's smash burgers sounded really good. We were driving and looking for parking in the area. All the pictures on Yelp show a red and white food truck. I didn't see it but there was a sign on the front of the nawiliwili bar and lounge with cones in the front. I went inside to inquire if the food truck wasn't there for the day. And the bartender told me that they actually were working out of the kitchen at the bar. My husband ordered us a Smashburger to share with fries. I really like the fries because they're nice and hot and almost like a wedge swirl. The burger we got with two patties and a fried egg on top felt a little bit oily to me. I wish there was more lettuce, tomatoes, pickles - fresh items on it. But my husband absolutely enjoyed it. The ranch was very delicious. It had great flavor. Just a bit watered down. Overall we were happy with the location and the food. The service was quick and we actually ended up taking it to go to either another spot in the area. But if you wanted to, you could eat at the bar they just asked that everyone (especially the kids) be fully dressed and not in bathing suits. read more

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Went there a few months ago while on vacation. Got a burger and some fries. No offense to the staff, but the food was "mid". Not terrible, not great, but mid. The inside from what I remember was more of a bar than a restaurant, so that sorta ruined the ambiance. I don't think I finished the burger. read more

This place was great, the food, service & ambiance was so refreshing!!!! Fabulous food - 10/10

Damn. Best burger that I've had in a while. This place is for real. You can tell that it's a labor of love and a lot of work has gone into making every single element work together. read more

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Had burgers from Smitty himself. Phenomenal food. Wasnt that hungry & had burgers the past 2 days, yet i finished a double patty pulled pork with pineapple and bbq sauce. Wife doesnt eat alot ans she finished hers whole playe too. Didnt even feel like crap after like burgers can do to you sometimes. Big portion of waffle fries too. Bar atmosphere, great service, unbelievable food. 5/5 read more

Great find for the family! My boys are hamburger connoisseurs and they love the smash burger. What I loved is seeing the partnership between Smitty and its location owners- a bar. The service was nice and friendly. It was fun seeing Smitty through the little hole - customizing and personalizing or burger (with time and love) to take back to the Royal Sonesta. I am not a burger fan but even I enjoyed my half! As far as sitting and eating - there are tables there, and it's in a bar, we just didn't use them. read more

Love us some Smitty! It is a burger joint located inside of a separate business which is a tavern/bar. The burgers are bomb, the onion rings are freaking delicious, the chicken wings are awesome & the sauces are spot on. We also really enjoy having something different on Kaua'i. The folks that work there are awesome as well. It's a nice laid back spot to grab a cold beer & a great meal. read more

So happy that Smitty's is now part of Nāwiliwili Lounge! I fell in love with the double Smitty's when his food truck was at the night markets. It was a tough time on island when I stopped finding him. Thankfully - the Smitty's social media told me when he found a new home. Such a great landing spot - really comfortable place with super nice servers. GREAT place to catch a game! As a PAC NW transplant - I enjoyed the M's playoff run and Seahawks games while enjoying the usual - Smitty's double with onion rings and a side of Smitty's special sauce. Enjoy it with a beer on tap - watch a game with a good friend - life is good. No photos as I dive into the deliciousness as soon as it arrives. No time to pause for a photo. read more

Aloha, we were amazed at Smitty's Smash Burger!!! First off, they have moved from their food truck to Nawiliwili Tavern on Paena Lp. The Tavern setting is quite unique with a large dining area with a feeling of the old days gone by. The staff (Alex "Host/Bartender" and Brian (Chef/Smoke Roaster" were very friendly and made us feel welcomed and knew their history of both the food truck and tavern. The food was absolutely delicious, we had smash burgers like none other!!! My Kaua'i Smash Burger was the perfect Hawaiian blend of Kalua pig, grilled pineapple, bacon, cheese, Kaua'i beef blend and Hawaiian style BBQ sauce. It was a jaw breaker with a recommended extra patty added along with outstanding waffle fries. My wife went with the Smittyaki Smash Burger which also had an amazing blend of teriyaki sauce, onions, mushrooms, cheese and a Kaua'i beef blend patty and onion rings! In conclusion, you can not go wrong with your decision to dine at this wonderful piece of paradise. read more

Smitty’s Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We were immediately greeted by Alex, when we entered this wonderful establishment! He was very polite and courteous. He suggests I order the Smittyyaki burger. My burger was delicious & outstanding in all its flavors!!! The cook Brian, approached us at our table. He was very professional & asked if my husband & I enjoyed our burgers. My husband ordered the Kaui burger. It was also very tasty. We informed him that we both were satisfied & extremely pleased with our meals. Everything was cooked to perfection~ To our onion rings & waffle fries! Vacationing from Oahu~ we will definitely be returning to your amazing establishment on our next return to Kaui! I will highly recommend Smitty's Burger to all my family and friends. Thank you for the great hospitality and amazing customer service. :):):) read more

Best food in the area we tried multiple things and liked all of it. Even the kids enjoyed their meals and wanted to keep coming back.

Burgers were delicious. We had the Kauai burger with fries and the Yakiburger with onion rings. Both delicious. The negative was the draft beer was room temperature. After notifying them we were not offered either a substitute, a discount, or no charge. read more

Great vibe. Highly recommend the Monkey Mai Tai. We were told it was their specialty and it did not disappoint. In-house fresh squeezed juice... Very refreshing :-) read more

Ordered inside of the nawilili bar and lounge. Got their hot honey (not really hot) and lemon pepper wings. OMG, they are some of the best wings I've ever had! Have a nice smoked flavor, crispy and large. Definitely get them, you won't be disappointed. This bar also has delicious Mai Tais (with lilikoi foam) and friendly service! read more

Smitty’s Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Amazing food and drinks! Won't find better service. An absolute must if you're on the island. Quality everything. Has an amazing hot sauce for the wings that will make you cry tears of joy. read more

Great smash and teriyaki hamburgers- very original and unique. The fries were awesome. Crisp. Parking is a challenge. read more

Upon recommendation from our server at the Marriott Beach Club we tried out Smitty's Smash Burger for dinner. Quick five minute walk from the Marriott and you arrive at Smitty's. Immediately welcomed and seated. I just came in for the Smashburger and fries, but other tables were ordering hot wings and onion rings so there are other options for sides. I love smash burgers and this one did not disappoint. Seasoned and cooked perfect! It was a quick dining experience as we wanted to relax from a long day, but definitely worth a stop by for a quick bite, especially if you're staying at the surrounding resort. read more

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First place I stopped at to eat with the family for our trip... SPEECHLESS. so yummy, so seasoned to perfection and so filling. I got the Smitty's Burger and it was just SOOO GOOD. Perfect smash burger and amazing flavors with a yummy bun. Came to watch football and eat before our flight too and it's just the perfect spot to watch ur sports and eat a great burger. Super SUPER SWEET crew and cooks, tend to any needs and often check on you. Definitely don't have good burgers like this back at home so i'll be missing it truly till im back again. read more

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The burgers live up to the rep - 5 stars. The burger itself was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. The sauce (whatever it was) added to the overall taste. I was disappointed that they were out of onion rings, as they looked good in the pics. If you're in the mood for a burger, Smitty's is a good choice. read more

Excellent burger option with good beers on tap. It's a bar and the menu is simple, but if it's burgers and beers you want you can't do any better in the area. read more

Bartender was super friendly Burgers are excellent we have gone back twice to enjoy them. The onion rings are really good too read more

Amazing quality burger - the chef came out to make sure we loved it - he is proud of the quality meat and he should be - We are food snobs - the place os a bar, but don't let that deter you from the best burger on the island!! read more

Wow! Bartender was very nice and friendly. She truly made the best Mai Tais on the island!! The Smitty Burger was the best smash burger I've ever had. Don't judge a book by its cover--this place is definitely worth going to ! It had a great local vibe and not a touristy vibe. read more

Located inside the Nawiliwili Bar & Lounge. We ordered one smutty burger & three smittyaki burgers. All the burgers were delicious, and the smittyaki burgers were loaded with mushrooms. The real show stealer was the kaua'i fries which were loaded with Kalua pork & amazing local made bbq sauce. 10/10 recommend! read more

Burgers were so good we came back twice in one week. Smoked wings were fire. Highly recommend!

Bar and grill. Lowkey island vibe. Service is awesome. Grill cooks are on point. Best smash burgers on the lsland. Great eats. Must have. Buns matter. This place nailed the bun. Mahalo read more

One of the best burgers I've ever had! The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was just as impressive. Great food, friendly staff, and an awesome vibe I'll definitely be coming back. read more

So frickin yummy. Had the smittyyaki. Messy and delicious. Couldn't put it down, literally. The fries were hot and yummy. The pineapple wheat beer was delicate and refreshing. Go there! read more

greatest burger of all time ngl pretty good. got the kalapaki burger oh my poochie- 2021 smitty youve done it again, although you no longer have the kalapaki burger, there was something similar and it was still great. no longer a food truck but inside a bar. burger was a little messy but doesnt take away from it being a great burger- 2026 read more

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