I've been a regular at South Shore Grill for nearly 20 years, and it's still one of my favorite local spots. This is a family‑run business in the truest sense. I've literally watched the owners' kids grow up working behind the counter. The menu has a great variety, prices are reasonable, and the food is consistently solid. It's an easy stop before heading to the beach or park, and just as good when you're starving after a day in the water. If you've never been, get the fish burrito. The Cajun seasoning and macnut pesto are dialed in every time. South Shore Grill is a neighborhood staple for a reason. read more

South Shore Grill - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very excited to try the kalbi burrito. Unfortunately a couple of bites in I pulled out a very thick long hair. Continued to take a couple of bites more and not let it bug me, but then there was another hair lodged deep within the entire burrito. I then spit out my bite and asked them to make me another burrito, they would have but only 50% off instead of making me another one free of charge. Gross burrito and bad service. The burrito itself was very very sweet. Kalbi is typically sweet, but this was too sweet IMO. Without the hair I give the burrito a 6.8/10. read more

I stopped by South Shore Grill while exploring the Monsarrat area near Diamond Head, and it quickly stood out as one of those local spots where the focus is entirely on fresh seafood and simple island-style plate lunches. The restaurant itself is small and casual, more of a neighborhood takeout spot than a formal dining space. Most people order at the counter and either grab their food to go or sit at the small outdoor tables nearby. The setup is simple, but that seems intentional since the real focus is on the food. One of the highlights here is the garlic ahi plate. The fish is cooked just enough to keep it tender while still preserving its natural flavor. The garlic seasoning adds a strong savory kick without overpowering the ahi itself. Like many local plate lunch spots, the meal comes with rice and macaroni salad, which balances the richness of the seafood and rounds out the plate. Portions are generous and satisfying. The restaurant tends to attract a mix of locals, surfers, and visitors who know where to find some of the better seafood plate lunches outside of the main tourist areas of Waikiki. What stood out most to me was the freshness of the seafood. Places that specialize in just a few dishes often execute them well, and South Shore Grill seems to follow that approach. Overall, South Shore Grill is a great place to stop if you are in the Monsarrat or Diamond Head area and want a straightforward seafood plate lunch that highlights fresh fish and bold flavors. read more

I enjoyed a very reasonably priced dinner at this restaurant. I ordered the Chicken Breast Plate with Garlic Butter Sauce, Fries and Cole Slaw. A strawberry soda to drink. The food was fresh and tasty and hit the spot. You order at the front and pick up your food and seat yourself. The gentleman that took my order was friendly and very efficient. The vibe is relaxed and the restaurant is clean and laid out well. It was my first visit, but I would definitely return. read more

South Shore Grill - Chicken Breast Plate with Garlic Butter, Fries and Cole Slaw. - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Called order in ahead ... been craving the ono late with fries & slaw ... So ono haven't been here in along time - was AMAZING fresh fish - fresh slaw - and perfectly cooked fries ... the vibe is chill staff let me know how long of a wait was - I went at busy time after Sunday sunset - friendly service and how fun to see the owner on the grill ... I'll be back sorry was soo hungry as you can see here read more

South Shore Grill - Kalbi plate perfectly cooked and flavored with fries n slaw - sister loved it - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Today is double shrimp burrito day. Every bite so good. Same great service with a smile. read more

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The girl at the front was friendly and there are probably around 20-25 seats available for dine in. There is a bathroom available for patrons, but you have to be lucky with parking sometimes. Food was good and the portions were adequate for the price. They have stars next to their popular dishes so that helps when you're undecided on what to eat. I would definitely come back to try other items. read more

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We stopped by for dinner on a Friday night with my friends from out of town. The street parking was super easy after 7pm surprisingly even on a Friday. I ordered the ono with pesto mac nut sauce on top. The food was great! I would come back! Even though there were a lot of people coming in for takeout, we were the only ones eating there, so it felt nice and laid-back. Just know that dining in here is pretty much self-serve. You grab your own utensils, water, and pick up your food at the counter so it's very casual. Take out is also an option if you want to hang out with your dog! read more

South Shore Grill - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went for fish tacos, but got the SSG mixed instead. Service 10/10. Fish Tacos always 10/10. Kalbi 8/10 good flavor little bit tough. BBQ chix 8/10. Tuna mac 7/10, something new to me, maybe I'm not used to it. Hapa rice, I prefer white rice but it's ok. Overall, I love this place. If there is an open stall out front I'll stop. Support local. read more

South Shore Grill - SSG mix, kalbi, bbq chix, tuna mac, and fish taco - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love South Shore Grill on Monsarrat Ave.. The fish tacos are so fresh and delicious. I enjoyed their salad too! Parking is limited or find street parking. Family business the Dad and his two children were there working. It can get busy! Give them a try! read more

We went here for dinner after a long day travel. Not too busy at the time when we arrived but we have a hard time finding parking spots nearby and circled a few times. Finally got one to park. The cashier was very friendly and gave us time to check out what we wanted. My hubby ordered the tow taco plates and I got the boneless kal-bi steak burrito. The tacos came with rice, slaw, Mac salad, it was huge! The burrito itself is very big with steak, slaw and all. But they are both very tasty and we were very full after for sure! The place has aplenty for sitting and it is well decorated with surfing stuff. read more

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Great tacos! I love their fish tacos and could probably eat them every week because of the coleslaw. Tacos are large and refreshing. 2 tacos are the perfect amount and may even be too much at times. Amazing food but takes pretty long to get a couple of tacos. read more

South Shore Grill - Fish tacos - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time coming here in a looooong time and it was awesome! Prices are a bit high but the food was made fresh to order and flavor was really good. We got the cajun shrimp plate (more like garlic shrimp, really garlicky and not too cajun but very delicious. Tuna mac salad didn't taste any tuna but was still decent, love the hapa rice), pastrami sandwich (family loved this, I'm not a huge pastrami fan), suicide aka poutine fries (no cheese curds, but shredded cheddar and gravy, this was just ok), and onion rings (good size portion for about $5). What really impressed me were the desserts. I really enjoyed the carrot cake (super moist, good flavor), chocolate cake (pretty good, bottom layer a bit dry but still good), peanut butter temptation (heard someone in line talk about it, peanut butter cookie with reese's inside, amazing). Chocolate chip cookie was just ok, mac nuts tasted a bit stale. Lots of seating in the back with ac, free water cups. Parking is a struggle, need to find street parking. Would def come back for the carrot cake, peanut butter cookie, and shrimp plate. read more

South Shore Grill - Carrot cake, chocolate cake - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A little walk, but worth every step. Family owned business with really large, quality portions and extremely reasonable prices. Their tacos are huge, and stuffed full. The tuna Mac salad, coleslaw, and rice that comes with each meal is delicious and enough for 2 people. I'm a big eater and a 2 taco plate is huge. Don't miss out on their Cajun fries either, super good. I'm ok paying the prices of Waikīkī if the food is good, but too often it's mediocre. South Shore grill is AMAZING!!! Take the walk up the hill, you won't be disappointed read more

South Shore Grill - Mixed plate. Huge portion. - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Flip flop friendly fish tacos. Great little find for a delicious lunch. Nice staff, good food! I'll be back later this month.

My bf and I came a bit before noon so they weren't too busy yet but they had plenty of seating in the back area. I got their cajun shrimp plate and I think the coleslaw, mac salad and the shrimp (it was very garlicky) were very good. However, I think the rice was a bit too dry and hard. The worker who took our order was very nice and gave helpful suggestions to my bf who was deciding between the different sauce options. We parked on the street and walked over and didn't have too much trouble finding parking. read more

South Shore Grill - Cajun Sautéed Cajun Garlic Shrimp - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was amazing - especially for the price. The fish taco was my favorite part of this combo read more

South Shore Grill - SSG Mix Plate, was amazing - a lot of food, personally could not finish the mac salad - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is a pleasant little spot with fantastic food! The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and very patient while my party and I looked through their menu. Unfortunately I didn't take pictures, but I got their fish burrito. I know... I know... they're known for fish TACOS, but I wanted a burrito. Plus, my mom got the tacos. What I will say, is that the fish is delicious, and their burritos and tacos are well constructed; they don't feel slim at all, but they're also not so stuffed that it's ridiculously messy! There's seating inside as well, if a little cramped. If it gets busy, you may just have to grab take out. Parking is also a bit tough, but even still, the food is definitely worth the effort. I'd say stop by if you're in the area! read more

I used to live a few blocks from South Shore Grill and could walk here to get my fix! After moving a bit father away, that luxury sadly disappeared. Today hubby and I were craving it and so decided on SSG for lunch. Parking is street parking, which can be limited, but there are lots of places to park if you circle the block and don't mind a short walk. The food is fresh and cooked to order. Both the burritos and tacos are dressed with their crispy cole slaw and aioli. Large portion sizes abound here, and while we usually split a burrito and the fries, today our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and we ordered a two taco plate and a fish burrito. Service is simple you order at the small counter, and while there was a line today, it took no time to get through. The place looks tiny inside, but despite the crowd we were able to find a seat. They call your name at the window when your order is ready and then it's time to enjoy! My one must have here is the Suicide Fries. It's poutine style with gravy and melted cheese. The fries are crisp and holds up well to the toppings. It's oh so good! I tried it once with tots, I mean who doesn't love tots, but it wasn't sturdy enough for the toppings. So, I recommend sticking with the fries. Get ready for a sea of deliciousness. read more

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My friend got the grilled Cajun ono burrito and I got the two-taco plate with one grilled Cajun ono taco and one kalbi taco. The aioli is amazing. It's flavorful, tangy, and light - it pairs so well with the fish. I love the concept of the kalbi taco, and it was pretty good, but not the best kalbi flavor - it was kind of dry, too :-/ I'm not really sure why the two-taco plate comes with rice honestly bc there's not really anything to eat it with lol. I tried adding it into the tacos but it didn't add much to it imo. I would probably try the fries next time. But the tuna mac salad is tasty and I love the coleslaw! read more

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Taco's are excellent and the staff is always super nice. Great neighborhood spot. Keep up the good work guys! Sincerely, The King! read more

This was a must-stop on our visit to Oahu. The group split fish, shrimp, and steak tacos, along with garlic fries. Both the fish and shrimp tacos were delicious, with the ingredients well-balanced. The steak taco was a sleeper hit, absolutely outstanding! read more

South Shore Grill - Garlic Butter Fries - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great family owned restaurant. The food is always hot, delicious and a great value for the money. I should know; I've been eating here for about 15 years! Bruce, the owner , runs a great operation and trains all of his employees to be just as attentive as he is. I love this place and can't recommend it enough. A true neighborhood gem! read more

steak was good and filling. the fish was also good but nothing too special. the service was quick and friendly. it's a medium spacious shop with multiple seating tables inside. i would only come here again if it's convenient but it's not bad overall. read more

South Shore Grill - Boneless Kal-bi Steak & Grilled Cajun Ono Fish - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hole in the wall location. Great for lunch or dinner. Fish and shrimp burritos were incredible. The Cajun spicy fries had plenty of seasoning and great taste. The aioli was a great enhancement. We make it a point to come back everytime we are in Honolulu. read more

South Shore Grill - Shrimp burrito - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Found this spot on Yelp as we were driving back from around Diamond head. We ordered: Fish tacos: good but couldn't really tell the difference between the fish and chicken their coleslaw is excellent Chicken tacos: see above. Grom kal bi bowl: kids enjoyed this. The meat was very thinly sliced. I thought it was ok. We sat in the front area and the kids enjoyed drawings on the blackboard. read more

South Shore Grill - Fish and chicken tacos and Grom Bowl - Kal Bi steak - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing food! The tacos were delish and the staff is nice! I loved the salsa! I would definitely come back here. They also have good desserts that I have to try next time read more

The food was so good! I loved everything including the cole slaw and I typically don't like it. The kabli and chicken were so good and so was the mac salad. The only thing I didn't like was the fish taco - it was a bit too fishy for my liking, but everything else was great. The food kind of a long time to be ready for a family of 4, but it's a small business so it's kind of expected. The girl taking our order up front was so kind and helpful, offering menu suggestions and going above and beyond! read more

South Shore Grill - SSG Mix Plate - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had a Lyft take us to this restaurant as it was highly recommended on Yelp. Got there and could not locate it. Phoned but no one picked up. Then found a sign on the street about a different restaurant opening soon. Apparently this place is closed, yet nothing on their website reflects that. Waste of our time and money for transport to find this out. read more

A quaint spit with delicious food! We literally arrived on the island, checked into the hotel and drove here for our first meal. South Shore did not disappoint! In past trips, it's been challenging finding a good restaurant for lunch and dinner. I ordered the BBQ chicken plate with mac salad and coke slaw, which was a large portion. I tasted the pesto chicken burrito (not on the menu), and OMG!! Needless to say, I will be back to try somethings else from the menu. read more

the BEST local spot. quick, friendly service, reasonable prices, delicious food!!! I always get the cajun ono burrito and the SSG mix plate, my favorite go-to spot read more

South Shore Grill - SSG Mix Plate - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Insanely long wait even when they don't have very many customers. We're talking a whole hour of lead time to get a sandwich...what a WILDLY mediocre experience. When it FINALLY was ready, they had made it wrong and I had to ask for a refund. I would never tell someone to come here unless you are enemies. No Bruce, your staff lied every time we asked how long the food was going to be "oh yours is coming right out". What a bullsh*t excuse for giving bad service. Mahalo for your mediocre reply. read more

Geez I feel bad posting 2 out of 5 for what is apparently a family business. But here goes: My wife says her chicken burrito was slightly above average but was stuffed with lettuce and skimpy on the chicken. TBH, my cajun shrimp burrito was a complete miss. Shrimp tasted mushy like they were previously frozen and the burrito flavor/spice (for Cajun) would be 1 on a scale of 1 to 100. Again, so much lettuce/salad in it and few shrimp. The garlic butter fries were good tho. The place could use a bit of a cleaning too. $33 so not overly expensive and not "value" either. The kid running the till was great. We went there cuz a guy on the beach recommended it although I now recall him saying he hasn't been there for a few years. I guess things have changed. read more

Everything was spot on, from the plates to the burgers, slaw, and mac salad. The Cajun fries with their aioli sauce were a definite hit! I love the local vibe here--great value and delicious food. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place! read more

South Shore Grill - Hamburger Steak plate - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If I still drank I would go here bombed 100% because that's the vibes they're putting out and I love it I got the mixed lunch plate. That is hands down the best fish taco I ever had. I would just get those all next time it was so outstanding. The chicken and beef also good but that fish taco is the star of the show The fish taco was first star but that mac salad was a close second. It's the best I've ever had. It's got some heat to it which I loved. Def going to make my own now so I can have it hot Staff is super chill and helpful even though they were slammed. read more

South Shore Grill - SSG Mix Plate - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice chill little hole in the wall spot with some super tasty boneless kalbi tacos.if your in the diamond head area check this spot out

I had their Cajun chicken burrito (a bit more like a wrap) and it was amazing! It was huge but didn't make me too full as it was light and delicious. The slaw and aioli made the dish! Highly recommend the stop read more

We stopped here for lunch after Diamond Head, those shrimp tacos and chips and salsa were top notch. Order at the counter and they call your name, only a few tables so I can see it being hard to find one when it's busy. Food came out quickly and was devoured quickly. We enjoyed hanging out for a bit after we finished eating, although if it was busier we would have probably felt rushed to give up our table. read more

We had a magnificent experience with South Shore Grill. I had the Ono plate lunch with garlic and it was fantastic. Fish was perfect, the Mac salad was unique. My wife had the spicy garlic shrimp plate which was also very very good. Then not pictured was the bbq chicken quesadilla which you must order. It was sooooo good and the chipotle sauce with it is to die for. It was so good we stopped in two days after this meal just for the quesadilla. If I only had one day on the island this would be one of my meals! read more

I love getting the ono fish burrito! I always add chips and dessert. The owner is friendly. Sometimes there's a wait but I think it's worth it! There's plenty of seating and it's located on Monsarrat. read more