Okay MUST order the chip and dip trio. The salsas are made from scratch and chips are freshly fried. 3 kids under 8 demolished chips and queso. Margaritas are amazing. Crab burger is phenomenal. Tacos were bomb. Service was Atlanta classic - unemotional but perfect orders and gave us everything we asked for. I can see tourists not getting it, but city folk this is a GEM. We really loved the experience after doing the aquarium and needing to get out of our hotel. 10/10 recommend for families. MAKE A RESERVATION. read more

To be honest, I didn't love my meal here. The portions were generous for the price, so I felt like I got good value, but the food itself just wasn't for me. I ordered the rice and black beans as my side. The rice was incredibly dry--I needed a drink of water with nearly every bite. The black beans tasted like they came straight from a can. There's nothing wrong with using canned beans, but I think they would have benefited from a little more seasoning or preparation to give them some flavor. I also ordered three tacos based on our server's recommendations. The one I remember most was the barbecue taco. It was absolutely covered in barbecue sauce--so much so that it overpowered everything else. The sauce was extremely sweet, making it taste more like I was eating barbecue sauce than a taco. The service was also slower than expected. After we finished our meal, it took nearly 20 minutes before we saw our server again so we could get the check. While this review may sound critical, I don't want to suggest that anything was terrible. Nothing we ate was bad--it was simply average. The food was decent, the portions were good, and the prices were fair, but overall it just wasn't a place I'd be excited to return to. read more

I'm in Atlanta on a school trip, and my advisor placed a reservation here. Upon arriving, they didn't have a table ready, and we had to wait almost 15 minutes for a table to clear. After 30 minutes of sitting, we were finally able to place our orders. We were a group of nine people, but groups that arrived after us (and had more people) received their food first. I ordered the chicken quesadilla. I asked for no salsa and no beans on the rice. Upon receiving my order, they still gave me salsa and the beans were on the rice. There was no way to separate the two fully because of the juice. I ate not even half of the quesadilla, as one of the quarters had only 5 pieces of chicken, in a tortilla that was the side of a mini pizza. Half of one of my quarters was JUST cheese. My group members did enjoy their food, but drinks were forgotten and the service took very long. read more

I went here to celebrate a Doctorate graduation. They rented out the restaurant and had it catered with yummy Mexican food. The food include fried shrimp, make your own fajitas, chicken wings, veggie burrito bowls, nachos with queso + anything else you wanted to add like guacamole, and a green salad. The bar was available for guest to make purchases if you desired. There was a fun photobooth that you could print copies as keepsakes. read more

Big Kahuna? More Like Big "Can't-Huna" We showed up with a party of 16, which apparently triggered the restaurant's "bare minimum effort" protocol. Our server knew that 20% gratuity was automatically added to the bill, so any motivation to provide decent service vanished immediately. It took over 45 minutes just to get our drinks. yes, drinks. Not handcrafted cocktails. Just basic, run-of-the-mill drinks. The food order was forgotten not once, not twice, but so many times we started placing bets on whether it would ever actually arrive. Meanwhile, the ceiling above our table was leaking like we were dining inside a sad tiki-themed Titanic. You'd think with the ridiculous prices they're charging, the roof could at least hold itself together. As for the vibe? Imagine Applebee's put on a Hawaiian shirt, threw up some plastic palm trees, and added pineapple to a few menu items. If you're looking for painfully slow service, forgotten food, high prices, and a touch of roof leak ambiance, Big Kahuna is your spot. If you're looking for a good time, keep moving. read more

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I walked to Big Kahuna from the Hyatt Regency with 3 of my colleagues for dinner. The vibe is casual and reminded me somewhat of Wahoo Tacos (California chain). We each ordered happy hour beverages (3 beers and a margarita. About 5 minutes later we ordered our food. Our food was delivered well before we got our drinks. The bartender was more interested in talking to the guy at the bar than he was in making our drinks. Two of the beers were Tacate and we asked for salt and lime. He brought them to the table in the can (no glass) with a lime slice on top. I ordered a draft and salt and lime. No salt nor lime was ever brought despite asking twice. The food was an 8 out of 10. I had the San Cabo Salad. It was good, but the Jalepeno ranch dressing was not. I asked for a side of salsa which was much better. My coworker ordered the Santa Barbara steak bowl. She, too, thought the Jalepeno ranch dressing was gross. The nachos were also good as was the quesadilla. We waited about 20 minutes to tab out. The server never came back to ask if we needed anything once the food was delivered. We had to ask another server for salsa. That cost a star on the rating. The food was good, though and the prices were decent for downtown Atlanta. read more

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The food hit just the right spot here. This place seems like it would be really good for sports games, since they have lots of TVs and speakers to play the audio. It's in a good location and our food was served pretty quick. read more

Big Kahuna - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Service was good. The food was not seasoned and overdone. Price did not meet quality. read more

Big Kahuna - Swish mushroom burger with tropical punch fishbowl - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

If you're looking for a decent meal...this ain't it. Caveat: I was there with a large group which might have affected things, but this was a VERY empty restaurant (always a warning sign) so I doubt it. We all got chips, queso, salsa, green salsa, and guacamole for the table. The chips were adequate, the queso was mid but edible, and the guacamole was decent. The salsas were both gross, in the table's opinion. I ordered an unsweetened tea and asked for artificial sweetener...THREE times to two different servers. I'm still waiting on the fake sugar. Others had mixed up drinks, as well. I got the Big Kahuna burger and wasn't impressed. The beef was gristly (ew), the "sauce" was basically mayo, and it was just a hot mess. The (frozen) fries were reminiscent of McD's on a bad day. Nothing compelling here. Chili's would have been as good, if not better. I don't like Chili's. read more

Food was flavorless very bland. Tortillas were cold and I found a piece of hair in my food. It was also very overpriced would not recommend. Please save your money and time. read more

Bartenders were Awesome, friendly . Food, I had tacos, was very good. Will define making this a stop when I am in town. read more

The food was below average and the draft beer was warm. The bartender was nice and switched out my draft beer for a bottled beer.

Big Kahuna Atlanta was definitely a tourist spot in downtown Atlanta but it hit the spot before a day of travel. The Whole 9 Yard Nachos were huge and the BBQ chicken quesadillas with fries and queso were quite good. Enjoyed the drinks too and friendly staff! read more

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My significant other and his family reserved this spot for his 44th family reunion. There was a buffet laid out with excellent food choices. I couldn't wait so I ordered off the menu. The chicken and shrimp fajitas was prepared expertly and the pina cola da was delish. We give full thanks to Raheem and Dannie. Dannie served are family even though she didn't have to. Our family felt loved. MJ the bartender was extremely attentive. You'll made this outing perfect for us. This is a must return read more

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From Canada and would definitely recommend for anyone . Great casual atmosphere, excellent foods and wonderful service.

I was with a group of 15, with a reservation. Dani, our server was attentive and understanding. The food was delicious and fairly priced. It was the perfect spot for our group meal! read more

Pretty basic food. I was more excited about this place before eating their food. It certainly looks cool and has personality. The taste of the food just didn't deliver as much of a punch as the looks. I got their Tacos - 3 different kinds - the only one I liked a lot was their Fish taco. Very solid. Should've just gotten 3 of that. The brisket one was super tough and dry. The other one wasn't even memorable. Everyone's food were pretty basic. Fries were meh. read more

Food was Ok, but kind of pricey for a lunch. The service was good, for a lunch spot during work hours, I would return. The ambiance was fine. I will give it another try. read more

Disclaimer: I went during Dragon Con. I've been many times before, always during Dragon Con weekends. Maybe the food and service are better at other times. I went twice during Labor Day weekend 2024, both times for dinner. Big Kahuna used to have amazing boneless chicken wings. I ordered them, they took my order, then the manager came around saying he doesn't know what I'm talking about. Then he leaves before I could order something different. 20 minutes later, they run the food out to us with boneless chicken wings. Weird, but okay. They weren't as good as I remembered and the price was shocking. I had boneless wings and an unsweet tea. Total bill was close to $40 and the entree was only ~$20. They must have been adding +25% gratuity (and it was only a party of three). The next night I was with a big group and we went back. I won't chronicle the whole thing out, but the waiter (nice guy) had no idea what he was doing, they said they didn't have several items that we ordered (then brought them out anyway), and most of the orders were jacked up. One girl said no hot sauce and her tacos came slathered in hot sauce, for example. Also, the bill was insane. So, in short, the food is not as good as it used to be, they don't understand their own menu, there is a general air of confusion, and the prices are eye-rolling. Big Kahuna is definitely a hard pass - at least during Dragon Con. I would give them 1 star, but I have nostalgia for how good they used to be. Maybe they can return to that some day. read more

Service was bad, orders forgotten and food was meh. Very loud music and seemed more of an overpriced bar than a restaurant. Made a reservation days in advance and no table was ready. read more

Visiting Atlanta from Delaware! Walked in to a warm welcome, excellent food and service in a comfy environment! Check them out: they will not disappoint! read more

I came here on my trip to Atlanta from Costa Mesa because I thought this was a Hawaiian restaurant but it isn't. I came with my friend and her kids so we stayed. The menu is comprised of burgers, salads, and tacos. This place has great service and indoor/outdoor seating. I loved their mango lemonade and their mushroom Swiss burger. The name of the restaurant is deceptive but the food is good. The service from Lalo was good and attentive! read more

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My friends and I went to the restaurant and asked for margaritas and they went ahead and gave us fish bowls without asking us if we wanted the fishbowl. We just assumed it was the regular margarita when we received it and then when we got our check we realize they they charged us for the fishbowl even though we were never asked if we wanted that and we never asked for the fishbowl On top of that, the service was very slow and the food was cold. read more

Great food! Great Atmosphere! Alex was a great bartender and server! Our group had appetizers, tacos, a burger, and the enchiladas and they were all great! We will be back! read more

We had a group event here last night, and they were very kind and accommodating in making space for us. The servers were attentive and helpful. The bar has an excellent whiskey and Bourbon selection, and some cool craft beers, though the special Orange Creamsicle beer they had was not cold when I ordered it. A frosty glass helped, and they threw the rest in the chiller for me. The peel-and-eat Gulf shrimp were plump and delicious, and the coconut shrimp were also perfect. Hubby's fish tacos were crispy and flaky and delicious. The atmosphere was festive and the music pumping. This would be a great after-work spot if we lived here. It was a fun night for our conventioneers. read more

Food came out hot & was so good! Alex our waiter was amazing. He deserves a raise!! This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Atlanta!!

The food was delicious and Hugh portions. The chips are made fresh everyday and Alex was the perfect waiter. Would definitely go back if I was in Atlanta again read more

Really happy here! The service at the bar was excellent and the vibe was beachy. Would come back a hundred times to try everything on its extensive menu! With just one visit under my belt so far, I chose the crab and shrimp cake bites, which totally nailed it. And then the bang bang chicken taco and the wahoo fish taco--the fish taco was wonderful, but I would probably try a different second taco next time, as the chicken was a bit more bbq-y/pulled pork-like than I expected. And *definitely* the white queso! read more

Fresh food (Tex mex) and selection of drinks. The staff was working so hard - understaffed but kind and doing their very best.

The drinks & food at the Big Kahuna are very good but what I like best about the place is it's cool laid back vibe!Great place for a group of friends. The servers are friendly & fun! I recommend the seafood tower appetizer but in all seriousness, You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Eat, drink & have fun! read more

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We entered the restaurant and weren't greeted by anyone we waited to be greeted and then got settled. The server was a little aggressive at talking to us but we ordered and then waited, the food came very quickly. The food was decent nothing amazing. The restaurant was fairly clean. read more

Big Kahuna - a woman standing in a restaurant - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Popped in for dinner after a long day of work. Ordered chips and salsa. Came with a very good red salsa and green spicy salsa. The chips were very thin and melted in your mouth. Had a Sante Fe burger which was very tasty. Got sweet potatoes fries which came out with cinnamon and brown sugar sprinkled on it. Didn't care for these as I don't enjoy those things on my sweet potatoes. Still good meal at a good price. Nice atmosphere and the staff is excellent. read more

Big Kahuna - a tray of chips and salsa - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Visited for lunch the Thursday of DragonCon. I've eaten there during previous DragonCons and always enjoyed it. And the food was good this time... everyone in my group enjoyed it. But there were a few issues which will likely keep me from going back. First, they increased menu prices by $1 to $3 per item. Even had special DragonCon menus printed up with new prices. Biggest issue with this was that the website still reflected normal prices so we spent considerably more than expected. Nothing indicated this until you got the on-site menu. Second... they automatically added an 18% gratuity. I tip well... don't automatically add a basic tip. I didn't see this noted anywhere. I know restaurants will often have a automatic gratuity for large groups... there were only 4 of us. Lastly, I believe there was only one server/ bartender. And, surprisingly for DragonCon, that was probably enough... it was pretty quiet. The issue was that the server spent all his time trying to hookup with a couple of attractive women that were sitting at the bar. Everyone else in the restaurant was neglected. We never received drink refills, never asked if everything was ok. And he messed up our checks on top of that (putting one appetizer on the wrong check). Service not worthy of the 18% automatic gratuity; but, the server knew he would get at least that so why even try. In short, won't go back again when in Atlanta. read more

Have worked downtown for years and have only been to Big Kahuna for drinks. Had lunch here the other day for a change and the first thing I noticed was how expensive all of the food was on the menu has gotten. Totally understand the impact of inflation, but a gut check on reasonable prices is needed. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger with Fries - price $17.99. Add an iced tea, tax, and tip and lunch cost over $25. That's a big ticket for lunch! The burger wasn't anything special. It was overcooked and lacked flavor. Small amount of fries - frozen, shoestring. For the price, hand cut fries and a larger quantity would be nice, and might possibly mask the shortcomings of the burger. read more

Visited here while on a work trip to Atlanta. Big Kahuna was close to the hotel and not crowded. As this was my first visit to a Big Kahuna, I naturally had to try the Big Kahuna Burger. As Samuel L. Jackson said in the movie Pulp Fiction, "Mmm-mmmm. That is a tasty burger." (I did not have Sprite). My companions had a couple different salads and seemed pleased with their food. Big Kahuna didn't have a huge menu but there were a decent variety of selections to please most tastes. Four stars primarily because if challenges this evening with beer selections. They were out of two non-exotic drafts (Dos Equis and Landshark Lager) out of a draft selection of 8-10 beers. Surprising, but I guess that's COVID for you. Outdoor seating was available and J, our server, did a great job of taking care of us. The burger wasn't cheap but was worth it and served with perfectly crisp fries. read more

My husband and I popped in for supper while visiting Atlanta and I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Santa Barbara Rice Bowl and it was FABULOUS! Just a zip of spicy, the rice was cooked perfectly, the chicken was grilled and tender, oh my gosh the grilled corn, edamame, it was all so so good. I only wish this restaurant was in my home town so I could frequent it often. My husband got the chicken tenders, which were breaded and he prefers battered but they were still good. The only thing that wasn't exceptional was the fries were super salty. But if that's your thing, enjoy! read more

Big Kahuna - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Business trip, with a conference being held right across at the Marriott. Food - Meh Service - Ok Return - Negative Recommend - Absolutely not That just about sums up my Big Experience. I had a steak burrito topped with Queso and a side of chips The chips were stair the queso felt like it was from the previous day and the burrito less than memorable. People Atlanta has a lot of great food, skip this. read more

Big Kahuna - Big Kahuna Burrito w/ queso - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came here with a large group. The service was exceptional and fast for how many staff they had and how many people were in our group! I ordered the salmon sandwich, and tried some appetizers.. and it was good but not exceptional (4-star worth). Overall, it was a great experience and I would be back again under the same circumstances. read more

What a pleasant surprise! I saw this via Yelp but had decided on a different place nearby. While walking to the other place, saw a sign for the Big Kahuna & decided to give it a shot, instead. What a great decision! I'm usually pretty decisive, but they're whole menu (just changed today) looked incredible! Food is fresh and the flavors are plentiful! They offer a full bar with top shelf liquor - Kendall Jackson is part of their "house wine"' selections! If you're having difficulty deciding where to go, I'm confident strongly encouraging you to choose Big Kahuna. Seriously, you'll be glad you did. read more

Big Kahuna - Food menu as of 10/1/20 - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Ordered: Shrimp Po-boy ($15) Ambience: beach decor. Casual. Review: pricey and the food quality is terrible. Shrimp po boy had small cheap shrimp. Barely 4 Pieces of shrimp. Breaded so poorly. Too much carbs, i.e. too much bread. Not fresh bread either. Barely any coke slaw or sauce. VERY dry. Came with fried potato chips or salad. The chips were too salty. Terrible place! Not coming here again for sure. read more

Big Kahuna - Shrimp po boy (very bad! Don't order) - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia