Dani and the staff here are the best! Great food, awesome drinks, and fantastic atmosphere both inside and out. Always come by when I'm in town. You'll leave feeling like family. read more

After seeing the $3 taco special here on Yelp and on their website, I decided to head on over to Big Kahuna's. That is where the disappointment started. The $3 taco Tuesday special is now false advertising. They do NOT offer it. Also, of the 10 beers they have on draft, 4 if them were out. On the positive side, the service was friendly, and the food was very flavorful. It was a little salty, but not too much where it was unbearable or inedible. I had 3 different tacos, and each had their own distinct flavor. I had the crispy calamari, sirracha beef, and Korean grilled chicken (which was my favorite). The chips and salsa in the other hand were a little stale and missing flavor. read more

Big Kahuna - crispy calamari, sirracha beef, and Korean grilled chicken tacos with a Dr. Robot beer - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Stayed in the downtown area for a conference and noticed this place was nearby. Super cute, fun bar with flavorful food (and strong drinks!). read more

Big Kahuna - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food was alright. Service was great. Had a really cool California look inside. What really didn't impress me was they tried to tack on an 18% large party fee for 4 adults and two 3 year olds. The place wasn't busy, they didn't have to put two tables together or anything. And the food was expensive for being just alright. They did end up waving the large party fee without question but it still seemed like kind of a duck move. I'd go back again but would t go out of my way to. read more

Had an awesome time here. Mariela was so kind and making sure that we were good for anything. Really upbeat and postive. Super grateful to check this place out!! read more

I recently went to Atlanta for a conference and was looking for a quick bite after a long day of talking to clients. Luckily, Big Kahuna was near my hotel, and I stopped by to have dinner... and, guess what? I had a great time. All of the selections I tried were right on... from my appetizer (chips and salsa) to my entrée (trio of tacos)... and the drinks were all tasty and reasonably priced as well. The chips and salsa app came with 2 different salsas (traditional tomato-based salsa and salsa verde)... and, although both were good, the verde was above average and yummy! I also recommend the taco meals. You can get either an order of 2 or 3 and can mix and match your protein choice with several "styles" of toppings (e.g., the Wahoo, which features fresh cabbage, cilantro tartar sauce, and pico and the Tijuana Street Taco, which features avocado verde, pico, cilantro, and lime). I ordered one fish taco, one steak taco, and one chicken taco and choose different topping styles for each. All combinations I tried were super tasty, and I suspect you can't go wrong with any of them! As for atmosphere, the place is super clean but a little institutional looking for my taste (I prefer warmer, darker atmospheres over light, cheery, institutional ones); however, the service was amazing (the bartender Candy is really awesome)! So would I return to Big Kahuna? You bet! I'd definitely go back any time and would recommend it to anyone staying in the area! read more

Big Kahuna - Chips & salsa - yum! Especially the verde - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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A wonderful small taco place next to our hotel. The service was great and the food was better. My wife and I had all the tacos and they were all so good. The mojitos are worth every penny. We left full and satisfied. My only issue with this restaurant was the odd hours but that is due to lack of staff and Covid. Worth it if you're in town. read more

I'm a big fan of this place. Offering burgers and California style Mexican fare, this is a great place to grab a bite & a beer after work. The only real downside is that it seems to be understaffed. (Service can sometimes take a bit longer than expected.) Also, Big Kahuna seems to be closed all weekend now, not just on Sunday. read more

yelch. Our server was so super nice. The food was not great at all. The top of my bun was cold, the burger wasnt impressive, and they put SO MUCH red onion that the ONE bite i took gave me onion breath for two straight days - omg, that thing burnt through my gums! YUCK YUCK YUCK. it took a long while to get our food, so i wasnt interested in sending it back. our server forgot to ask how we would like our burgers cooked and there were areas in the inside of the burger where it was a bit too raw for me. I plucked out the onions and went on about my business. music was TOO loud for a burger joint ... i had to look around several times to make sure that there was no cheesy dance floor somewhere, cuz i swear we were inside a club. some genius thought that cleaning the kitchen with 20 gallons of bleach would be a great idea while their customers are eating so that we can take a whiff of the nauseating odor while we eat our onion burgers. all in all, the food was not good, the atmosphere was not impressive, but at least the service was very nice. even with a scoutmob, i dont think i will be coming back. read more

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I came here with a volleyball team and all of their parents. The service was so quick and the staff was so helpful and kind. I have eaten with large parties several times over the years and never received service this efficient and great. The food was high quality and fresh! I would definitely eat here again. read more

Decent size Tex-Mex restaurant, I just came here to visit and I wanted to try some food away from the hotel. This wasn't bad, the meat was cooked to perfection and the french fries were pretty good as well. I don't know about the other things on the menu though but based on what most of the people say in these reviews It seems pretty basic. If I were to come back I will probably eat the same thing or experiment with another burger nothing more nothing less. read more

Big Kahuna - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

When I saw the name of this restaurant, I couldn't help myself, I had to go visit it. Why? Because I'm a huge fan of the film Pulp Fiction. And any true fan of Pulp Fiction knows by far the most famous scene in the movie, the one involving Samuel L. Jackson and the Big Kahuna Burger. So when I found out that there was a restaurant in Downtown Atlanta named Big Kahuna, I had to go try it myself. The restaurant itself is very laid back with a tropical island vibe. Colorful interior with surfboards on the walls and lots of tropical drinks on the menu. The menu is rather eclectic, with a variety of standard bar food fare along with some Pan-Asian inspired dishes. But the part that really made my day was going down the burger menu and seeing it there: the Big Kahuna Burger. The burger itself was a good size. The patty was nice and crusty and well seasoned on the outside while staying moist and rich on the inside. The slice of cheese helps bind things together and of course, you get your standard lettuce, onion, and tomatoes. Now, is it a 5 star award winning burger that blows me away? Not really. But in the end, I still have to say, this is a tasty burger! And yes, I did wash it all down with a Sprite ;) read more

Big Kahuna - The Big Kahuna Burger! - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Big Kahuna on Peachtree Center Avenue in Atlanta is an excellent place to go for all things burgers, tacos, and seafood items. I really like the laid back and fun atmosphere and vibe here and you can relax and enjoy your meal. The staff here is very attentive and works hard to make sure that you are well taken care of and have everything you need for a good meal. read more

Big Kahuna - Big Kahuna Atlanta - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Burgers were good, tacos were ok. 2 tacos should have been on corn tortillas, 2 on flour, but they struggled to get the tortillas right. Drinks were good, servers were attentive. Put a gratuity on the check for only four people, which is odd, claimed it was mistake. Probably won't go back for that reason. read more

I had a great lunch today from the Big Kahuna ..... the strawberry salad is so fresh and healthy! The big tuna appetizer is a must have if you love fresh tuna . You will not be disappointed with anything on the menu . read more

The Big Kahuna Burger is sooo good. Staff are cool as well. Great atmosphere and lively. I'm back again! You guys are awesome!

Had the Chicken Quesadilla. Horrible - unless you like things that are burned then you might like it. After two bites of burnt chicken I was done. Would not waste time and effort of going in there again. read more

Delicious eats, cool artistic West coast vibes, great service and awesome ownership. You must try the Ahi Tuna appetizer it's the best by far. Soooo delicious!! Thank you Rahim. read more

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Food was good. Service was good other than having to wait for the check due to the fact that it was lunchtime and they didn't have enough servers. Everything inside was clean well taken care of. We definitely would come back. read more

This was my second time visiting Big Kahuna. I was doing an impromptu photo shoot downtown at the suntrust building so my friend suggested eating there since we went before, the food was good and we could walk. The place was quite clean as you could smell the cleaning products but it wasn't an issue or anything. We decided to eat outside since we like to people watch. I ordered a round of margaritas since it was happy hour. They were a little weak but not terrible. Our waitress wasn't as attentive as we liked but she was okay overall. I ended up ordering the $3 tacos of which I got 2 Korean and one Santa Barbara. Both were actually a good choice. I liked the Korean bbq sauce however I just wished that the sauce was throughout and not just on the top. The Santa was good as well with the queso and ranch sauce. I really enjoyed them both. They were very filling for me and I ended up taking one home. We also ordered queso dip and chicken nachos. The cheese had a good taste but it was just too thick or not heated enough. Overall, I like this place whenever I'm in the downtown area. read more

Big Kahuna - Outside - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Wow, I sure wish that I had turned right coming out of the Marriott instead of going left on Day 1. For some reason, there was not much of a crowd when I had lunch or came back later but I really enjoyed it. For burgers, you pick your protein then the style. I did the beef as Some Like It Hot. So good! Good happy hour prices and great service. In typical ATL fashion, I met a guy who was opting to wait and have a beer instead of sitting in traffic before heading home. Definitely going back! read more

The decor is very creative and nicer than the food (food is fine, just not spectacular). Service was efficient and friendly. Presentation of the chips and salsa was interesting: on a baking plate. The lunch time was generally pleasant, not overly noisy or crowded. The surfing theme throughout is a nice touch, and the silver surfer on the ceiling is a highlight. read more

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I came here on a Monday, after a weekend of partying at Dragon Con. My friend was going back to Texas, and I wanted to have one last meal with her. Not sure if this a seat yourself type of establishment because there was no one at the hostess stand for a while, so we decided to seat ourselves anyway. The waitress was congenial and made good recommendations, but was a bit neglectful of the water and napkin situation. Not that big of a deal. It's touted as a Tex Mex restaurant, heavy on the water theme. To me, it was less Tex Mex and more American style with cheese dip. Tex Mex, while not strictly traditionally Mexican food (obviously) is still pretty generous on the seasonings. We got some cheese dip to share, and it was good. I mean, it's pretty hard to mess up cheese dip. My friend got some tacos, and I chose the burger, because I can always eat a burger. The Taco Trio will run you about $13, and includes flour tortillas with meat, sauce, and whatever other toppings happen to be on your taco. My friend let me eat one of hers, and it was just fine. Seasoned decently, with a tasty sauce. I got the regular Big Kahuna Burger, which has toppings like American cheese, sweet onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles, and their Big Kahuna sauce. PROS: -Friendly service. -Cheese dip is delish. CONS: -Burgers aren't cooked to order. You get well done, or nothin' at all. -Less of a Tex Mex type of place, and more like a fairly Americanized restaurant. THE VERDICT: It was a pretty standard burger, not cooked to order (so cooked well done, without a pink center). It was a large burger, and I was able to save half of it for later. As far as burgers go, it was just fine for what it was. I could get a much tastier burger, that's cooked to order, at a myriad of places. read more

Big Kahuna - Tacos - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great food. Good atmosphere. Upbeat and noisy during the busy periods. Love it. I highly recommend the fish tacos (wahoo tacos). Price is about right. Good bar selection. Think about them for team lunches, too. Not compensated for this review. read more

Used to be good, now it's a waste of time. Went there today for lunch since I work nearby. Initially was greeted by a super nice waitress who took our order. She came back with our drinks, and mine had 4 chunks of ice. No big deal, but if that were it - this review would be a lot better. Instead, we waited. And waited. And waited. My drink was empty and the ice had long melted. 30 minutes pass and I flag down another waiter to get our waitress. He says she will be right over as he vanishes around the corner. 10 more minutes pass. No food, no drink, no waitress. I give it a few more minutes and then go to find her. Now we're at the 45 minute mark from placing our order and I've not even gotten a refill on my coke. I told her to cancel my order and she says it is literally being plated now. I sigh, and decide to eat, and eat quickly because I have to get back to work. She brings the food, and we asked for the check and a refill on my coke. The sandwich was was a club and it had 1.5 pieces of bacon, the bread is soggy and has welded itself to the plate, and the fries were undercooked. Anyway, she returns with the check, no coke, and no discount on the order due to the terrible wait. Sorry, no. That's wrong on many, many levels. We will not be giong back here again. read more

I came here on the recommendation of the concierge at the Marriott Marquis. I sat at the bar, where there was only one other person sitting. It took me quite a while to have my order taken (although she was very nice). I thought I would start with a Captain & Coke. The bartender asked me if that was rum!!! Then went to check with someone in the back and came back to tell me they were all out of rum. I'm not a big beer drinker, but the sign out on the sidewalk advertised a special on Yeungling today, so I thought I would order it. Guess what - they're out of that as well. I finally settled on a Mr. Pibb... To eat I ordered a cheeseburger, plain, as this is specifically what the hotel recommended this place for. The appearance of the tray was pretty cool. However, even though I was very sure I specified a plain burger, and the bartender said "not even lettuce or tomato", my burger arrived with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and some 'special sauce'. After removing what I could - I was VERY IMPRESSED with the actual burger. It was a great size, FULL of great flavor, very juicy. The cheese was perfectly melted and the roll tasted so fresh. And there were enough fries for an army. So a "D" for service from me, but an "A" for the food. Even with low expectations I'd probably return for another burger like this. read more

Big Kahuna - Cheeseburger and fries. - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Apathetic and unaccommodating. I ordered lunch here via Seamless and went to pick up food. Once I arrive, the staff and manager act confused as if they've never used Seamless (even though, I literally ordered and pick up from them via Seamless the day before). I show them my emailed receipt, they requested to see what I ordered and begin making it then. Manager returns and says that the owner canceled my order and just decided to no longer work with Seamless. The manager didn't try to accommodate me at all and sarcastically/loudly screams 'Have a nice day' as I leave. Don't support businesses who don't service or care to service you. read more

The new Ahi tuna plate is fabulousness. It's called Big Tuna and is a mere 11.99!! Seared ahi served with a wasabi mayo and lemon Ponzu sauce. Under the seared sesame crusted tuna is a little citrus cucumber salad that add texture and is very tasty! They also have killer options like Mahi Mahi, Grilled Churrasco Steak, Wild Salmon, and the oh so amazing Crab and Shrimp Kahuna Mac & Cheese. I also tried the rice bowls which are a new feature to the menu. At a tiny price of 8.99 I find myself eating these for a quick lunch. You can pick any protein from seared tuna to grilled steak-gulf shrimp to wild salmon or blackened chicken. They have a 'Chefs bowl' option which changes weekly and have ingredients that are based on the chefs whim. I'm dying to try the Sirloin Filet which has rave reviews from employees but I always fill up on Hummumole and cheese dip. THIS PLACE IS THE SHIT. Go eat, drink and enjoy. I find myself here once or twice a week, and I feel no great shame. I've always been a huge fan of this place, especially the bar and it seems that no one has really caught the fever along with me. read more

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Taco Tuesday ($3 dollar tacos) apparently only means 3 of the tacos on the menu. But not applicable to the 8 other tacos. Oh and only chicken. Chips were not that good, thin and served room temp. Atmosphere was nice, Tacos were excellent. Overall a good time. read more

Big Kahuna - Taco Tuesday - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Let me begin by saying that the concept and decor at Big Kahuna is very creative and nice....from the surf boards hanging at the bar to the silver surfer hanging from the ceiling on a surf board. That is where it begins and ends!! They get an A for the surf theme and decor.... Restaurant size....they get a C: The tables are too close together, you can't have a private conversation and there is barely enough space in between the tables for the wait staff to walk. They told us that they take reservations for groups of 20 but really don't have the space to accommodate a party that size. Remedy....either remove some of the tables or move to a bigger location. Being seated.....they get an F: Why have a sign at the door telling people to wait to be seated and then leave people standing there for almost 10 minutes. When the staff did finally acknowledge that we were standing there waiting to be seated nobody smiled or apologized for our wait. Remedy....let people seat themselves or hire a hostess just to stand there and greet people. Food....they get a C: While the food certainly was pretty good I expected a fresh jumbo shrimp platter....what I received instead was medium size frozen shrimp on a bed of arugula with pineapple salsa for $24.99. Remedy....serve fresh shrimp and make sure they are actually jumbo size like your menu claims. Nobody wants to pay $24.99 for shrimp that you pulled out the freezer....their hush puppies were delicious. SEE PICTURE OF WHAT WE PAID $24.99 FOR!!!!! Restaurant staff....they get a C Restaurant staff is overworked....tables are left too long without being cleared of the dirty dishes. Remedy....hire more waiters/waitresses and hire a bus boy to keep the tables clean. I SHOULD HAVE EATEN NEXT DOOR AT PACIFIC RIM BISTRO.....I WILL NOT BE RETURNING TO BIG KAHUNA.... read more

Big Kahuna - SO CALLED JUMBO SHRIMP PLATTER....EXCEPT THERE WAS NO JUMBO IN THE SHRIMP!!!!!! $24.99 THIS IS WHAT I TOOK HOME IN A TO GO BOX - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Walked into this restaurant at 7pm on a Saturday. No servers to seat us. The bartender ignored us, just sat their smoking his little vape pen. Couldn't tell you how the food is and based off the inactivity of those working here maybe this is more for laundering money than serving food because they sure as shit weren't serving food on this night. read more

During Cheersport, one of the biggest cheer competitions of the year that brings 1000s of people to downtown Atlanta, we came in with a group of about 50 with separate checks for a 9 PM dinner. Several in our group were 20+ minutes late bc of cheer events. The restaurant was so accommodating and the waitress was awesome! She took our orders quickly, got our drinks turned around quickly, and our food came out way faster than I anticipated! Everything was fresh and hot and the drinks were all good. I had the jerk chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and they were both delicious! read more

great fun and food upscale beach vibe with all glass front and beautiful patio all fresh ingredients amazing Burgers and Tacoz read more

Had a great experience at the BK. Great service and great food. We had a little bit of everything. Tacos, chips and guacamole, rice bowl and a burrito! Everything was great. Little on the pricier end but it's atmosphere makes up for it with 5 tvs and laid back crew. I would Def. Come back again! Especially with March madness going on! read more

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I got the Big Kahuna Burger with fire-grilled chicken and told them to add on avocado + a side of fries. I wasn't a big fan of the bun they use on their burger - kind of seem dried out when I went but the chicken was on point and I enjoyed the rest of the sandwich. The fries weren't that great either but the environment of the restaurant is super neat and it's packed like crazy during lunch. Also - service took WAY too long. I came here with a group of co-workers and although I understand lunch hour is busy, it shouldn't take 35 minutes to get us our food. p.s. Sometimes they have a Scoutmob deal going on so be on the lookout! read more

Absolutely loved the avocado salsa verde! Can't go wrong with the tacos! You can even mix & match. Friendly bartender. read more

Big Kahuna - Big Kahuna entrance - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We just so happened to be in the neighborhood and decided to try a new restaurant that we had never been to before. The service was really good (Kevin) and the food was decent. Our food came out hot and as ordered but the issue was that there was no seasoning in the food. We both ordered grilled shrimp taco, fried grouper taco, rice with beans, and corn off the cob. read more

Big Kahuna - Combo #1: Grilled shrimp taco, fried grouper taco, and rice with beans - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Lowkey this kids pants was fyeBut the food took a while but it was so good. I gobbled up that food so quickly read more

Big Kahuna - Bones - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Let me start with this: FREE (with validation) PARKING in downtown ATL for up to 5 hours. That alone is a win in my book. The main thing that will keep me coming back here is the burger! it was like a classy take on the Big Mac and totally worth every calorie! Also their tacos are delicious and totally loaded up. They aren't dainty like some of the local street tacos these days. The rice bowls are definitely better than they look, but I wouldn't order it again (only because some of the options are so much better). Lastly, they have a SECRET MENU ITEM - "The Big Tuna", which is an Ahi Tuna dish served on a bed of cucumbers. It was pretty delicious! read more

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Went here with my girlfriends a few days ago because we were looking for a place to eat within walking distance from our hotel. I decided to take a chance on this place after reading Yelp and I was actually pleased that I did. You can seat yourself anywhere and we decided to sit outside on the patio. We had a great server who was attentive. When one of my friends noticed something strange in her food, he quickly took the meal back, and offered her a complimentary replacement meal. Come to this place if your looking for a casual meal that has reasonable prices. read more