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The Fish and The Hog

4.5 (1.7k reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Burgers, Poke
Open • 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Loud
Good for groups

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Hot pastrami burger
Shirley N.

This was on my list of must tries during our weeklong vacation on the Big Island. How cute was our first impression. The footprint reminded us of a farmhouse. We were greeted and seated immediately. Known for the best BBQ on the island; however the three of us didn't have BBQ. We did order the special- double fried baby back ribs as a starter. Delicious fall off the bone finger licking. Came 4 to a plate. Lunch entrees - * hubby got the hot pastrami burger. * daughter & I ordered fish & chips. The fish was mahi mahi. Battered and fried fresh. The fries not good. Very limpy like it had been sitting awhile. This being our first full day we felt like indulging in everything suggested. We also ordered drinks & dessert. My lava flow was great. The family had Bloody Mary's. The chocolate cake was decadent. It was very generous slice. So much so that we took most of it to go. Parking is available on the property.

Ono Fish Platter
David W.

Great spot for BBQ and more in Waimea. The menu was large and diverse, with both sea and land options. The ambiance was cool because you enter in the front and leave in the back. It also has a homey feel to it all. The portions were good sized and the value was fair for Hawaii. We had brisket mac (good and heavy), pulled pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, and fresh ono platter blackened (excellent). The brisket was very good as you would expect! The host was very friendly, however our waitress was not very kind. We all have bad days though and it is a tough job. Overall, worth checking out on the Big Island and food was very good. I loved the vibe and it is a hidden gem.

Megan M.

We live on Oahu but the last two years we've flown to Kona for a staycation. Two years ago we discovered this restaurant and this year, as soon as we landed, we headed there. We arrived about half an hour after they opened and only had to wait about 10 minutes for our party of 7 to be seated. The restaurant was full and stayed that way the entire time we were there. We knew from our visit last year that everything here was really good. We didn't do any pupus this year only because last year when we did we had way too much food. My honey and I shared the platter again, as we did last year, and it came with two sides plus pulled pork, brisket, a rib, and their homemade sausage. I also got a side of their cornbread because it's so good. My nephew got the cheeseburger and that was actually a very good burger. There was a lot of flavor in the meat. Will be there again next year when we go back for our staycation. Definitely a must try if you're in the area or even if you have to drive an hour like we did.

Misa K.

The hostess was so sweet and service was great, but unfortunately the food was not good. The daily tater tots were fine but weren't hot, and all of the meat in the BBQ sampler plate was so dry that I only ate a few bites. The onion soup was heavy on peppers and not good. There were, however, two things I enjoyed: the cornbread and the banana cream pie. I wouldn't come back for the BBQ, but the banana cream pie was so delicious and a huge portion. I recommend ordering it to go for dessert.

BBQ plate with ribs, brisket, pulled pork and sausage
Annie D.

Everything we ate here was delicious and perfectly cooked. Wr really enjoyed the house made sausage, ribs and brisket with the house made lilikoi BBQ sauce. The sausage was so good we ended up ordering another link! The shrimp was super crispy and light. I'm a big fan of corn bread and was not disappointed. Friendly service. Plenty of parking. Good portions. Calories well spent.

Jennifer L.

Amazing! Busy busy restaurant with long wait times especially during peak dinner hours. Service is friendly and has a nice little small town Hawaiian country feel. Food is awesome and dessert is even better. The brisket Mac and cheese was sooo good. It was very creamy and delicious. Their baked beans are pretty good too. It's different and had kidney beans. Their brisket is super tender and very flavorful. The banana cream pie is excellent and must try if it's available. The macadamia nuts in the crust is next level. The chocolate cake was rich but yummy!

Daily tots
Marjorie A.

At the recommendation of someone I follow on social media, I had to make this a stop while on the Big Island. The recommendation was valid. Food was excellent. The service top notch. The atmosphere casual and welcoming. I started with the daily tots. Daily tots were tots covered in pesto, bacon and melted cheese. Oh so good. Generous portion which could easily be shared. I asked the server for food recommendations before placing my meal order. There were a few sampler type options I was admiring. Turns out these were on the recommend list. I ordered the brisket sampler with grilled pineapple and coleslaw. The brisket was fork tender and perfectly cooked. I liked the grilled pineapple with paprika (?) on it. The coleslaw was not to my liking. It didn't have a mayo base which is my preference. Decent portion size. Lastly, I did order dessert, coconut cake. Huge piece of cake. I could only eat part of the slice so took the rest home for later. It was just as good on round two Definitely a good place for bbq. Visit hungry!

BBQ Sampler Plate
Edwin T.

We decided on the BBQ Sampler Plate (brisket, sausage, ribs, and pulled pork) to be able to try a variety of the meats! It was flavorful and well-seasoned. There are dipping sauces on the table too. Glad we got the sweet potato fries and the baked beans per recommendation of the hostess. It was enough food for 2.

Rachel C.

So many people recommended this restaurant to me so I gave it a try. I ordered the sampler plate on the recommendation of our hostess and it came with the ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and sausage. Sweet potato fries, beans, and pickled veggies were also included. I loved the sausage and the ribs because they were so flavorful, soft, and tender. The pulled pork and brisket were a bit dry. The sweet potatoes fries and the beans were really good. Overall, really enjoyed the food and the service.

Smokehouse Salad
Bon H.

Best service! Greeter was so friendly and filled with Aloha. Smokehouse salad was ono! Coming back again!

Jacqueline S.

Came here with my family and what a surprise--everything we ordered was a hit. The onion soup was rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. I had the fish tacos, which were fresh and well-seasoned, and sampled some of the BBQ--tender, smoky, and legit. But the real star? The banana pudding cake. Easily one of the best desserts I've ever had. Light, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. Laid-back atmosphere, friendly service, and seriously good food. Definitely a must-stop in Kona.

Mahi Mahi - Fresh Catch of the Day
Lori L.

A local bbq restaurant in Waimea. We were fortunate they had a table for two, lots of groups waiting for a table. We ordered the bbq sampler and the grilled mahi mahi. The sampler was a great way to enjoy the bbq. The mahi mahi was cooked to perfection with a nice sauce that complimented the fish with veggies. We did enjoy The Fish and The Hog, it's worth the trip out here.

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Best BBQ I have ever had in my life! All the homemade sauces at the table are incredible! They make great cocktails too!

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No reservations are needed, but go early to avoid a wait.

Do I have to make a reservation?

No. They have first come first serve seating

Any Super Bowl specials?

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No reservations, but there's usually not too long of a wait.

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