This is around the corner from our stay in the food court at parker center…read more no dining , take out and find a table in the food court. Very busy 15 minutes Super reputation .. hoping for the best UPDATE: It lives up to the reputation Excellent cheeseburgers with grilled onions And share a regular frie. 2 strawberry shakes. Just the two of us and over 1/2 a C note. Definitely good to do once. Very nice crew.

The service was fast and the staff were very polite and friendly. The atmosphere was nice and…read morewelcoming. The food was amazing and fresh. We will be coming back.

Absolutely delish! The best burger I have had by far! The…read moreowners are so sweet and friendly! Everyone had smiles on their faces while eating their burgers! Such a happy place! Good food, good vibes and good people!

No exaggeration when I say this unassuming burger spot in Waimea just served the best tasting smash…read moreburger I've ever had. Someone tell Keith Lee to come here because this easily tops easy street burgers. 11/10 burger. Beef was lacey, crispy, fresh tasting, their sauce is outstanding and the bread is what truly helps set it apart from any other smash burger I've had. I will dream about this burger and can't wait till I'm back to have this again one day

Came by here last month on our drive up to Waimea and really enjoyed the food!! Service was…read morefriendly too. Sweet potato fries were sooo good. Tried all the sauces and they were all delicious. Parking is in the back lot, it's a good idea to come when they open to beat crowds but there's plentiful seating inside.

Food 5/5 Strawberry Lemonade $9 - Yum! Absolutely delicious…read more Lava Flow $16 - Tasty and delicious. Spicy Poke Bowl $26 - Just okay, nothing special about it. The flavor wasn't kicking nor was it really that spicy at all. BBQ Sampler Plate w/ fries & grilled pineapple $37.95 - Good price point for a sampler. We've eaten a ton of BBQ around the US and the brisket was one of my favorites. The ribs had a sweetness I really enjoyed. Reuben Spring Rolls $16 - Not pictured but loved them! Chocolate Cake $12 - Since it was my actual birthday, my partner wanted to get me a slice of cake but boy are they huge. It was absolutely delicious but we had to take it to go. I would recommend they have smaller slices as eating a ton of BBQ and devouring a huge slice of cake is due for a heart attack. Ambiance 5/5 Got a nice table by the window minus the horsefly. Service 3/5 The lady who sat us and took our drink orders is extremely sweet and friendly. Our service was just okay, she didn't really add to our experience as if there was something on her mind.

Overboard IPA on tap…read more Rockies fish bites (Ono) Friendly staff A good time to be alive!

Great food and great service!! We enjoyed our meals and…read morebeer. The poke nachos were amazing. I also enjoyed the fish bites and garlic fries. My daughter enjoyed her burger and her brownie with ice cream. The golden sabbath beer was so good.

Smash burger done right!!!! Simple menu but that's where the simplicity ends. Flavor profiles are…read moreincredible. From the salt and pepper fries (which is all a fry needs) to the perfectly prepared patties. Everything just flows. Add an adult bev and take it to the next level. Do yourself a favor and put Smash Daddy's on the top of your burger list. Chill atmosphere.

This place is amazing! Highly recommend checking it out. The owner personally took our order, and…read moreyou could immediately tell how passionate he is about the food they're making. We had been having a hard time finding really good food on the island outside of poke and sushi, so this place was a great find. Everything we had was delicious, and we'll probably be back again before the end of our trip! It's also located in a nice shopping area with plenty of other restaurants and stores nearby. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

Of course we loved it here! Of course we took plenty of pics…read moreto share with yall! This is the goto on the island for sure.. just a bit of drive depending on where your home are is. But a lovely town to visit.

So much aloha here. Everyone is so friendly & they seem familiar with the regular customers. The…read morepancakes are HUGE!! I got French toast with a side of papaya- it was enough! My husband got the lamb ribs. So good. Plenty of seats in the front dining area. There's also a back area with lots of tables too. Cash only!

I found this place completely by accident after being invited to dinner by the manager's mother…read more Honestly, that's the kind of accident I hope keeps happening. They opened with beef tartare that ruined me for every other beef tartare I've ever had. The osso buco is legendary. Then came the double cheeseburger... and I need everyone to understand that I don't hand out compliments like ketchup packets. This is, without question, the best burger I've ever eaten. It's so good it makes you want a cigarette afterward--and I don't even smoke. I've come back many times just for that burger because nothing else I've tried on Hawaiʻi Island or Oʻahu comes close. Their tater tots have developed their own fan club, and the little bar with beer, wine, and cocktails makes it dangerously easy to linger. The staff is consistently warm and welcoming. After being away for six weeks because of a family emergency, one of my first stops after returning was this burger. It was still outstanding, but I did notice the beef patty seemed about a third to nearly half thinner than I remembered. At around $20, that's noticeable. I'm hoping it was just an off day because this place has earned enough goodwill for me to give it another shot. Don't overlook the butcher shop itself. The meat quality is miles beyond what you'll find in a grocery store. I bought their ground beef for a ragù alla Bolognese, and it was so spectacular that I went back specifically to buy more for homemade burgers. Bottom line: this is one of the hidden gems of the island. Come for the butcher shop, stay for the burger, and if you leave without wondering whether you should light an imaginary post-burger cigarette, we clearly ordered different meals.

Heard such great things about this butcher shop on social media so had check them out…read more It's a small hole-in-the-wall store in Waimea (Kamuela) butcher shop/restaurant l. Came to buy their well-known Laulau sausage and to try their burgers. Meal prices are a tad bit high, but as they say, "you get what you pay for." We decided to try two different items on their small menu; a pastrami and hamburger. Both were so fresh you could actually taste the difference. Nothing like fresh meat! Both were well-seasoned and TENDER, the bun on the burger was a brioche which was very moist. We also got their version of Mac salad which was quite good The laulau sausage was very good, just never had laulau in a sausage before. GPS gave us the incorrect directions, but we found it. It's across the Ace Hardware store. Open parking.

What an incredible experience!!…read more Came here with family and had Gabby as our server, she was wonderful. I enjoyed everything, from the drinks to the appetizers to the dessert. We started with the Mai tai flight, ahi poke and tako escargot. All were so good, would definitely order again. For entrees we ordered a mix of the spicy lobster ravioli, chateaubriand, and ahi katsu. I love that they allow you to combine two entrees, even if it's for a slight upcharge. Everything was great. No complaints at all. Portion sizing was perfect too, with the addition of the appetizers. For dessert we opted for the pineapple bread pudding which was delicious as well. Perfect with the ice cream. We definitely would've come back if we had more time or if we were in the area. Good idea to make reservations in advance.

Our waiter did a wonderful job reciting each dish, all sounding irresistible. Unfortunately,…read moresomehow, the elements on the plate didn't quite live up to our expectations, nor did they melt in harmony. Each dish seemed to stand apart from one another. The appetizers were yummy. We started with the Tako "Escargot" and a half portion of the Spicy Lobster Ravioli. The ravioli was phenomenal; I regret not ordering the full size entree. The complimentary bread is excellent as well. For the entrees, we got the Lamb Chops and Half/Half of the Curried Hamakua Macadamia Nut Fish and Roasted Chateaubriand. The fish and chateaubriand were ok. I personally preferred the fish over the chateaubriand. I liked the curry/coconut flavor of the sauce, but my friend thought it was a bit bland. My friend liked the chateaubriand over the fish. I thought it was good, but nothing stood out especially given what the price was on it. The lamb chops were the real disappointment. I asked for a medium-rare cook, but some parts of the lamb chop were blue. I loved the Passion Fruit Mousse for dessert. The tartness of the passion fruit is brought out in this dish but not overly tart. The texture of the mousse was very fluffy and nice as well. Considering Merriman's was going to be THE fine dining experience during our stay in Hawaii, the entrees were not it. I'm glad they use organic produce, fresh fish, organically green cows, etc. but their execution as a farm-to-table restaurant needs work. I could not really taste the benefits of a farm-to-table restaurant in any of their entrees and was especially disappointed being served nearly inedible lamb chops. Decor is nice; the place has a calm and inviting atmosphere. Staff is very friendly as well.

I love Ippy's so much. The food is always amazing, especially the pork belly. I like that you can…read moreget a "mini" plate for kids. My daughter loves the chicken katsu. They're also so kind to us. We sat and ate in the restaurant and they gave my daughter a big bag of toys to play with while we were there. It kept her entertained while we waited for our food and also made it easier to feed her. The restaurant itself has a ton of space and is always clean. We can always get a table there, so I don't mind sitting and eating instead of feeling like I need to get takeout.

My wife and I drove up to Ippy's in Waimea from Waikoloa while on vacation since we were in the…read moremood for real Hawaiian barbecue, and this spot is an absolute gem! The exterior, and interior, of the building is nothing special. As a matter of fact, that's part of what I loved about it; it helps you realize it's an all around fantastic food joint, not just somewhere that charges overpriced amounts for average food because of the "vibe." It's extremely busy inside this place, and staff was extremely friendly and pretty quick with turning out orders. I ordered a two entree plate, which consisted of their teriyaki chicken and pina colada shrimp, per the recommendation of the woman taking my order. The shrimp was incredible and the pins colada sauce that it comes with it's something I now dream about! The chicken was also great. It's dark meat, which is something to keep in mind in case you're a pickier eater, but the char and flavor of it was wonderful. For the sides I ordered rice and their mac salad. I'm not usually a mac salad kind of guy, but this changed my mind and I can now say I'm a true fan. This is perhaps one of the best places I've eaten between the two islands I visited on this trip, and I can't say enough good things about it!

It's pricey for a small portion of food. They add a service charge as well as prompt for tip, so…read morebeware. The food was tasty, hot, and fresh. The fish was good quality. It's cozy, quaint, and cute inside but no air conditioning. Tammy was very nice and accommodating, so service was nice. But again, the portions were so small. They felt like kids' meals but paying adult-size prices. It was nice to try, but I won't be coming back.

The food isn't bad and the ingredients seem fresh, so I understand why this place is popular. That…read moresaid, I was surprised by the pricing and think it's important for visitors to know what to expect. The burger is only available as a combo for about $25, the fish tacos were $36, fries are $7 (and unfortunately not very memorable), and the restaurant adds a 7.5% service fee before prompting for an additional gratuity. By the time everything is totaled up, what looks like a casual lunch turns into a very expensive meal. If you're looking for a splurge, the food is fine. If you're expecting a laid-back burger-and-taco spot with reasonable prices, you may experience some sticker shock. I'd happily come back for the food if the value proposition were better, but next time I'd probably look elsewhere for lunch.