Kids loved the brisket and ribs and the burnt ends were our favorite. Delicious and flavorful! Know how to cook and smoke a good BBQ for sure! Family oriented. read more

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Whiskey Smoke 808 Whiskey Smoke 808 @whiskeysmoke_808 is a family-owned BBQ spot right in the heart of Kāneʻohe, serving up wood-smoked meats with local island flavors. We stopped in for lunch around noon this past Sunday, and it was already fairly busy. Thankfully, we didn't have to wait too long to be seated. I ordered the 2 Choice Plate with pulehu ribs and brisket, along with potato mac and BBQ beans. We also ordered the All Meat Plate, which was a great way to sample several of their popular meats and came with pickled vegetables. Unfortunately, by the time we ordered, they were already sold out of the cornbread, peach cobbler, and brisket meatloaf. So if there's something specific you want to try, I'd definitely recommend getting there earlier! Of course, I had to try a couple of their sauces too--the Coffee Bourbon and Guava Chili Pepper. My mom and I also shared the cherry cobbler and banana pudding for dessert. My favorites were definitely the pulehu ribs and BBQ beans. The ribs had great flavor, and those beans were probably the side I'd order again without hesitation. Service could use some improvement. Our first plate took over 20 minutes, with the second arriving more than 10 minutes later, making it hard to enjoy our meal together. We also waited an additional 30 minutes for the freshly baked cherry cobbler. The staff was friendly, but better timing and communication would've made the overall experience much smoother. The banana pudding, on the other hand, was really good and ended the meal on a sweet note! Would I come back? Yes. There are still a few sold-out items I'd like to try, especially that brisket meatloaf and peach cobbler. So I'll definitely come earlier next time. Supporting a locally owned, family-run Kāneʻohe business while getting my BBQ fix? I'm here for it. #queeniesdiabadassfoodjourney #hawaiistagram #supportlocal #hawaiieats #diabeticfoodie read more

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I originally wasn't interested in eating here because of the business using AI to create its flyers, and I am personally not interested in supporting AI nor supporting businesses that use AI in their advertising. However, in looking for local BBQ that doesn't use AI to create their advertising flyers and to modify their videos on Instagram, I was striking out, so I gave Whiskey Smoke 808 a chance. Still don't like their use of generative AI but their food and service was good. The burnt ends were excellent. I loved the sweet BBQ sauce used on the burnt ends and wish I could get that for my brisket and ribs. The brisket was soft and sauced well (I tried the lilikoi and the coffee bourbon sauces, and both were great) and the ribs were smoky and not too fatty. The smoked mac and cheese was really interested; you can really taste the smokiness but it's not overwhelming. The smoked BBQ beans were good and typical of what I expect from a BBQ joint. Service was prompt and helpful. There was a small issue with my check that was taken care of quickly and easily. I was happy with how it was handled and would go back based on the food and the service. Convenient location in Kaneohe and a good amount of seating inside. I would come back to have more barbecue in the future. I like your videos and pictures that just feature your food and service without using generative AI to edit. Focus more on that and show us the food as it is--everyone's AI flyers are all looking the same and not setting your businesses apart! read more

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I am a volunteer large event Coordinator/Planner, which includes the procurement, recruitment, and price negotiations of goods and services for these events. I highly recommend '808 Whiskey Smoke' as and event participant food vendor. * Customer Service: 5 stars ...very professional, friendly, polite, and respectful. *Product Quality: 5 stars ... Properly cooked, excellent taste , moist, quality ingredients. * Price: 5 stars .... is very reasonably priced, in fact for the portion and quality, I feel is a little below other vendors of simialar products. *Portion Size: 4.5 stars ... very competitive with like vendors. *Value: 5 stars ... Ambiance, spectacular. They are setup with a gigantic active smoker and a fully operational kitchen and prep section. read more

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Another place to cross off our to try list, located in Kaneohe. It's one way in and one way out the parking lot so make sure you turn in the right one. The one way in is also pretty tight to turn in to. I swear it looked like it had a drive through but you can actually call in your order, and drive up to the window and pickup your food. Preorders only! They do not have order at the window! It was very warm in there, and because there was a fan on, I assume the ac not working? Hope they get that fixed soon. I ordered a fatty brisket plate, the wife ordered the fatty brisket and lamb chop combo, and my father in law ordered the pulehu shortrib plate. For the price of the plates with the briskets, was either too pricey for the serving, or they coulda add more for the price. The pulehu serving, we all agreed is worth the price. The did hook us up with some fatty pieces tho. You should ask, unless you like lean lol (ain't nothing lean on this side lol) the wife expressed how she really liked the lamb. She likes her lamb chops, and she normally loves them from Texas de Brazil, but she said the lamb chop here was better, which I find surprising! So for all you lamb chop lovahz, go check em out guys. So back to my brisket plate, was good. It was filling, but I just think that for the price, should add more serving. Normally plate lunch come with 2 scoop rice, only had 1 scoop rice. Could use one more. Had Mac, but I didn't like it. And then came with like a small side scoop of pickled onions and cabbage, and a choice of bbq sauce on the side. Customer service was great. They was all nice. The best part was their cooler of desserts!!! Omg... I spocked the brownie mochi poke and I just had to. We tried it right there, and mannnnn that was so bomb. Was pretty pricey, $10+ each for those small size containers, but it was sooooooo good!!! Would we come here again? Yeah probably if we craving Texas bbq. read more

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Service was solid! The waitress was awesome as well as the cashier... The food is still just okay for the price. Ordered brisket, ribs, smoked pork belly, some sides and dessert. Both myself and my coworker were underwhelmed... Is it terrible? No. Is it up to Texas level standards? No. Is it better than Dickys...maybe. read more

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Whiskey Smoke 808 is the kind of local BBQ spot that has you planning your next visit before you leave. We waited about 10 minutes for a table and 20 minutes for our food, and it was worth it. The only downside was the AC being out, making it a little warm inside. Other than that, the service was fantastic. Our waitress went above and beyond, and I only wish I had gotten her name so I could recognize her. I ordered the two choice plate with brisket, BBQ chicken, BBQ baked beans, and potato mac salad. I was so ready to eat that I forgot to take pictures of everything because it smelled that good. The only photo I managed to get was the banana pudding. The brisket was moist and tender with a beautiful smoke ring, the chicken was flavorful, and the guava chili pepper sauce was incredible with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy (drizzle some into the potato mac). Definitely save room for the banana pudding. Our group spent about $100, and with enough leftovers for about six meals, it was an excellent value. The burnt ends were sold out, so I already have a reason to come back, along with the sausage. read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Walked in to a comfy, casual restaurant. Very friendly staff and made us feel welcome. The food was sooooo good! Definitely must try. Don't forget to try their ube dessert!!!!! We miss it and would definitely return on our next vacation. read more

I've been wanting to come in to Whiskey Smoke for awhile! I was happily surprised it was not that crowded, and that they still had brisket for the day when we walked in. The service was pretty quick and friendly. I had the loaded brisket fries. These were good. Fries are nice and crispy, brisket's tasty & tender. It was just enough for a meal. It's a little pricey, but honestly not so bad for barbecue. I want to come back and try other things. Wish they didn't charge for extra bbq sauce though. read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - brisket loaded fries - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

What's up 808 and visitors to the 808, This BBQ is excellent plus, we enjoy our experience at Whiskey Smoke 808. Literally we ate everything on our plates with that in mind, we almost ate up our plate as well. The customer service was fantastic. Excellent plus they cater to our needs and then also some dietary restrictions that were easily adjusted. I ended up ordering the beautiful pulled pork nachos, which were fantastic made with an excellent brilliant taste and cheese sauce, which they make on site themselves and also utilizes it in the macaroni and cheese. I was more than pleased with this restaurant. Highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back again when we visit the 808. The environment gives classic barbecue restaurant lots of good art on the wall lots of good high-quality vibes thank you guys so much and really appreciate what you're doing. read more

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Celebrated my husband's birthday and ordered take out from Whiskey Smoke 808. So glad that we finally tried this place. Ordered "the menu" and added a side of burnt ends. Wow! The menu had it all, ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken and sausages! We got four sides:rice, slaw, beans and elote. Everything was delicious! The burnt ends were so tasty! The brisket was so soft and moist! The chicken and pulled pork with added sauces were really good! Next time, I'd skip the rice and slaw and do two beans and elote! The pickled veggies on the side were also spectacular! My husband was happy and we will ne back again! read more

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This is a family run, small business, that's perfect for the area. Their barbecue is slow smoked for 16 hours, right on the premises. You can a their smokers at the back of the parking lot, going all day long. The interior it's clean and bright, and they do dine-in, take out, and deliver thru the usual services. The parking entrance is a bit tight, but can be negotiated, with lots of parking behind the bldg. Their menu is what you'd expect from a great BBQ place, with brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and all the fixings. Service was good, and relatively fast. I ordered their brisket sandwich with fries and the bourbon BBQ sauce. It came on a soft bun, overflowing with meat, coleslaw, and sauce. You definitely need a lot of napkins, or a knife and fork (or both). The taste was meaty, smokey, and a bit tangy, from the combination of the sauce and slaw. Next time, (and there definitely will be a next time soon) I'd order the sauce on the side to dip as needed, and I'll definitely want to get one of their enormous plates of combo bbq. read more

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Service was super slow! For food that should for the most part be pre cooked and ready to serve, it takes a long ass time. Only two things on the menu are cooked to order, those are burgers and fries. From the time I ordered to the time I paid my tab and walked out was about an hour. Is the food worth the wait? I'm 60-40 on that one. With 60 being not worth it. read more

Whiskey smoke was donated today to a conference I was attending today at Windward community college and holy lawddddd blesss you all. Mac and cheese was perfect. Little cut up pieces of sausage was snappy and had the perfect amount of char on them. Ribs was beautifully smoked, brisket lovely, beans not too saucy or sweet. The numerous bbq sauces available, the cut up pickled radish/jalapeño really hit the spot today. Will definitely be by with my family to visit when I'm back on this side of the island. Thank you so much for the amazing food. read more

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Meat Platter was great! Everything was above expectations. Reasonable prices for Island Bbq. Service was awesome. Can't wait to return. read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Food and Service was awesome!!! The smoke on all of the meat types is the bomb. The brisket melts in your mouth. We'll be back often. read more

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Horrible service. Came with a party of 6, took at least 10 minutes for anyone to check in / give menus. Told them we were completely fine with splitting up our party to get seated sooner. At the time, there were 2 separate tables that could fit 2 each and another that was about to leave. Waited about 10 more minutes. Two parties of 2 and 4 came in AFTER us and got seated sooner. Even the party of 2 said "were they here first, we don't want to cut". After that, I asked if we could we could get seated but they said they needed to keep together in case we walked around/wanted to share plates. Firmly said we had no intention of doing that and just wanted to get seated. They said nope. Wasted 30 mins and left due to the disrespect and poor service. read more

Food * * * * * Service * * * * * Ambiance * * * * * Overall great experience for our first time, and will be coming back again! read more

Went to the Hawaii Tattoo expo, we could smell the BBQ getting out of the Lyft. I had the Nachos with pulled pork, it was so freaking good! Would definitely eat here again if the occasion arouse. read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Nachos with pulled pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

4.5* Good, friendly service. 4.5* Delicious food. I enjoyed the brisket meatloaf, tho a little dry (add egg and breadcrumbs!) My sides were the smoked BBQ beans (amazing!) and the Elote street corn. Thankfully the Elote was off the cob, served in a paper dish (delicious!). The serving size of the sides was generous; please keep it that way! Our plates also came with chow chow, which is pickled cabbage (yellow) - ono - and pickled onions (pink). Tasty complements to a great meal! The spicy guava sauce was good, but I tried the coffee bourbon sauce and it was "brok da mout!" delicious!!! Going to order that sauce the next time I dine there! And I WILL be back! read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Brisket meatloaf plate, with spicy guava sauce, Elote, BBQ smoked beans, chow chow, and pickled onions. - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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We sampled: Loco Moco bowl - Regular size with brisket 2 choice plate: - Brisket - Pork rib Comes with 2 sides: - Smoked mac and cheese - BBQ beans Nachos - Size small with brisket Pork rib was great but if I had to choose one, I'd go with brisket. It was tender and moist, which is hard to find because most are really dry. The cuisine at this restaurant is reminiscent of mainland style BBQ. 26 photos should be included with this review. read more

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First time here, heard about them on YELP and T.V. The place was pack at lunch. The food was a lot, the brisket was the best part, everything else's was good too. Wanted to order 1lbs. Brisket at lunchtime...waitress said cannot, need to save for customers? If you're in Kaneohe, give this place a try. Aloha, Derek read more

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I enjoy good bbq. I have to say I enjoyed my lamb and beef. Alote was flavorful and the Mac & cheese was actually good. I am hard on grading Mac cheese but I'll give it 4/5. I did order it again. Meat was so tender. Service was good. Sitting area was small but it wasn't very crowded. Ice tea was not to sweet, good. I was impressed by the bbq flavor. Really it was good. Oh had to come back and say the bbq sauce was spicy tangy and excellent. Enjoyed it. Leftovers were delicious. I hate leftovers but Mac cheese was top gun. Yesssssssss! read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Great staff. Had ribs and brisket. From Oklahoma. So have Had plenty of good and not so good bbq. This is on point. Smoked mac and cheese also a hit. Worth the stop. Great desserts if you have room left. read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Pork shoulder on the smoker - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon for an early dinner. I ordered the combo with lamb, brisket, baked beans and Brussel sprouts. My husband ordered the combo with chicken, pork ribs, potato Mac and Mac & cheese. We also ordered a garlic fries. The portion size of the fries I thought was a little small for the price. My favorite was the lamb chops. It was perfectly cooked and had a nice smoky flavor from the grill. The brisket was okay but a little overcooked. As for the sides, the Brussels sprouts were great but I would not get the baked beans again. My husbands "potato Mac" also had no potatoes in it. You also get to choose one of their bbq sauces to go with your meal. I chose the spicy guava chili pepper which was okay but I do wish they had just a classic bbq. I think the portion sizes were good for the price. I would come here again but would probably just order a lamb chop plate with the Brussel sprouts and rice. Service was good. They did get really busy as it got closer to dinner time but they do have a drive thru for takeout pickup if you don't want to wait. read more

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I'm back again, and I need some pulled pork BBQ! The parking lot smells amazing, and even on a Saturday afternoon, there's no long wait. I got a table right away. The waiter was super friendly and helpful. I ordered my favorite pulled pork sandwich with fries and coleslaw; remember to ask for coleslaw on the side and extra BBQ sauce. The best sides are the smoked macaroni and cheese and my favorite whiskey-smoked baked beans. The black sweet tea is good; no alcohol is served yet. I'm still full, and my husband ate my leftovers this morning! read more

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Among the best briskets I have ever eaten from Texas to Kansas City. Deep flavor. Fork tender. Super moist. I cannot comment on the sauce, because good brisket doesn't need sauce, so I never use it. Friendly service and great location. Place was packed on a Wednesday at lunch. read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Brisket and seasoned fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

We got to Whiskey Smoke 808 on Sunday, late afternoon. The driveway to the parking in the back is narrow and one way, so slow down before taking the turn in. The back has a lot of parking for the amount of tables they have for dine in guests. The dine in tables aren't meant for large parties. The max I could see was 6 and the seats are bench like. We got 2 plates, brisket and pork ribs. Our sides were rice (x2), elote corn, and mac n cheese. We couldn't decide on which sauce to get so we got them all. They gave us just a fork and I can see why a knife was not needed. The meat was so moist and it just falls apart. I enjoyed the coffee bourbon sauce and, to my surprise, the guava chili pepper. So tasty! The desserts served in the display case were so very tempting to purchase all flavors. We got ube mac nut, banana pudding, and brown butter pumpkin tres leches. so yummy! And finally, the staff was welcoming, informative, and quite attentive to everyone's needs. Very much appreciated. read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Pork Rib Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Only time I ate there was when they were a small food truck vendor at a high school event, we wanted to wait for the hype to die down a bit so it wouldn't be as crowded. Overall love the location since it's in Kaneohe, the menu is simple and enough. I love the sides that you can choose. Food was great, so much flavor. I loved my bacon brisket tacos. Service was awesome, Ki'i made sure to walk around the guest and make small talk with them, making sure everyone was enjoying the food etc I will definitely be back again. read more

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Ordered takeout for pork ribs. Worst ribs I ever had in my life...! Burnt and Dried...! I happened to catch one of the workers showing the ribs to the supervisor with thumbs up or down. Thumbs up and all bagged for my order...! Never again....! Noticed AC was hardly working, too ...! read more

Really good bbq, casual and welcoming. Food 5/5 -pulled pork fries -huge portion and not just meat -it has cheese, pickled onions, and cilantro in addition to the yummy bbq sauce The rib plate was meaty and ono. Sides are ok and the fried Brussels sprouts are crisp and tasty. Table service or call-ahead carry-out service. 4 sauces to choose from. Service: servers were very friendly and attentive. Our server, Keaton, did a great job handling multiple tables, pleasantly and efficiently. Facility-clean and tables are spaced so you don't feel crowded. Parking on premises. Outdoor concrete tables in front, no shade. Location -very conveniently located for Kaneohe and Kailua on a major road We'll marked building. We hope to be back soon . read more

Family run, consistent, delicious. Lucky to have in Kaneohe! Thanks for your hard work and being there for all of us hungry people on the Windward Side. read more

So impressed with our experience at whiskey smoke! My family loves texas bbq but it's hard to find good bbq on the island. We tried whiskey smoke for the first time tonight and as soon as we got out of the car you could tell this place would be good. The smell of smoked meat surrounded the air as they were smoking the meat right from the parking lot. The workers were so friendly and even gave our dog a water bowl. We ordered "the menu" which was just described to have "a fuck ton of meat" so we started with that for our party of 6 not knowing if it would be enough but it definitely was a fuck ton. It comes with 4 sides so we got the mac and cheese, baked beans, elote corn, and rice and they were all good but nothing too special. The meat on the other hand was all amazing- it came with pork ribs, brisket, sausage, pulled pork, and chicken. The brisket was probably the best, super juicy and melted in your mouth. All the other meats were great too, all super smoky and tender. It also came with all 4 of their bbq sauces which were all pretty good, the guava and lilikoi sauces were definitely fruity which I thought was weird when I tried it on its own but actually went really well on the meat. Overall really good food and service and great value, we will definitely be back! read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - "The Menu" meats - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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We had been wanting to try this spot for a while, so when family came to visit from Texas, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity. We made the drive from town excited to finally give it a try. The food itself was actually pretty good. The brisket had great flavor, although about half of our pound serving was unfortunately just fat. The ribs were delicious, and the mac and cheese was definitely a standout. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the meal. Our waitress got our order wrong a few times and a waiter that wasn't even helping us (brown hair and a beard) made us feel incredibly uncomfortable throughout our visit. He repeatedly glared at our table, shook his head, and gave us what felt like dirty looks. It created an awkward atmosphere that made it difficult to enjoy our meal. Overall, the service was disappointing from start to finish. Would I recommend it? If you're local to the area, yes--the food is worth trying. However, I'd recommend ordering takeout instead of dining in. We left thinking the meal could have been a much better experience if the service had matched the quality of the food. read more

A must before you leave the island if you're a BBQ fan. These guys don't mess around. The pork rib plate(pic) is fairly priced, ribs are done well. Sauce I chose was the spicy guava, very good, along with Elote and potatoe Mac. This is well worth the 20-30 min drive away from Waikiki. read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Two item combo and added the house made garlic sausage-great stuff! - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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This was our first time here. The restaurant was empty but filled up pretty quick. Servers were friendly and helped us out with the menu. They took our orders from our table. We shared a beef brisket and pulled pork combo with coleslaw and potato salad with lilikoi bbq sauce. Also got tres leches and banana pudding dessert. Food came out fast. We enjoyed the food here but once the rush came in we were largely forgotten about. The staff apologized about it so that's good to me. We came in with maybe 3 or 4 tables used but eventually it got so packed that people were waiting outside before getting tables. I enjoyed it and recommended to a friend after eating there. read more

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I revisited Whiskey Smoke 808 in Kāne'ohe to give it another shot, and despite a mix-up with my order, it turned out to be a happy accident. I ended up trying both the pulled pork and brisket -- and both were solid choices. The meat was tender, and you could really taste the deep, smoky flavor that sets good BBQ apart. While they did get the sauce flavor wrong too, the quality of the smoked meats made up for it. It's a casual spot with potential, especially if you're craving barbecue on the Windward side. I'd go back -- hopefully next time with the right sauce! read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Being from Texas, I'm pretty particular about BBQ -- from the cut of the meat, to the binders and even the type of wood used. With that lens, this was solid, decent BBQ, though not quite a destination stop for us. After seeing a few commercials, We drove over from Kapolei, just to try this. While I wouldn't make a special trip just for this, if we found ourselves on this side of town another day and craving BBQ, I'd stop in again. The brisket was flavorful with the right amount of fat. I didn't find myself separating fat from meat, which is always a good sign. They mentioned they season with just salt and pepper, and honestly, that's probably all it needed for a small-production smokehouse. The smoked chicken was a standout -- better than most I've had, even back in Texas. Moist, not dry, and a nice smoke flavor throughout. The coffee bourbon BBQ sauce was different and interesting, though not necessarily my favorite. The BBQ smoked beans itself was decent and leaned more on the tangy side. In my opinion, the flavors would benefit from incorporating burnt ends to add depth and balance. The coleslaw was good -- not overly vinegary and thankfully light on the sugar. Overall, it wasn't bad and felt closer to being authentic than other BBQ spots around the island. With a few tweaks, this could be a really strong BBQ choice. read more

Probably one of the best meals I've eaten in a long time !!!!! I'm a chef in a hotel and probably could not have made better read more

Whiskey Smoke 808 - Whiskey smoke platter - Barbeque Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Don't usually write reviews unless I'm really wowed (negatively or positively). As an Alabama native, I was VERY pleased with their bbq and sides. We had the brisket sandwich, fries, side Mac n cheese & brisket/ bbq chicken plate with coleslaw and baked beans. 10/10. SUPER GOOD. After being sat we waited for a good 15-20 for the food but it was worth it. The staff was very nice. Will be coming back!! read more