Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Bob's Bar-B-Que

    4.0 (759 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Order Bob's Bar-B-Que Takeout or Delivery

    Bob's Bar-B-Que Photos

    Business Info

    BOB'S BAR-B-QUE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Bob's Bar-B-Que

    Recommended Reviews - Bob's Bar-B-Que

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Ryan O.

    Food and service is like no other here the food is so delicious authentic and makes me feel happy as for the service alike it's like a family feeling you get every time you go there I recommend this to anyone my kids love this place to eat. 10/10 bbq place.

    Old school walk up and order
    Jodi W.

    SO I got one beef rib, and the Hibachi chicken plate. Only complaint is it didn't come w enough mac salad, which was delicious mind you. This BBQ joint is so bomb. The woman at the counter is always nice to me, the fat haole girl. lol. The walk up counter is usually packed. I went in the middle of the afternoon and it was not crowded. There are picnic tables out front to eat at. This is one of the best mac salads in town.

    Hibachi Chicken, Kalbi with Scallops Combo and Giant Fries
    Sach T.

    This place was in my Yelp bookmark for a long time. Was passing by and there was no line so good chance to give it a try. I ordered a regular Kalbi Short Ribs Combo with Scallops and my husband ordered a regular Hibachi Chicken. Heard about their Giant Fries so ordered that too. Looking at my food pic, we had a lot of carbs. As I was posting the pics, there was a sign that you can substitute the mac salad with kernel corn, toss salad, Kim Chee, cole slaw or rice. If I saw the sign or if they mentioned the substitution, I would've chosen cole slaw for me and tossed for my husband. Next time... There were 2 pieces of kalbi and 3 pieces of scallops with tartar sauce on the side with the price of $17.75. They put shredded cabbage under the kalbi so whenever places do this, I like to mix it in my mac salad...yum! The hibachi chicken came with 3 pieces for $15.50. Both plates were tasty and we enjoyed our food. The giant fries came with 5 pieces for $6.95. Thought it was okay but pricey for $1.39 a piece. The person who helped us was nice, they have LOTS of parking so it's very convenient and have a large selection of food so will be back to try something else. I heard they'll be moving soon in the old Tasty Chop Suey bldg. located on the corner of Gulick Ave. and N. School Street some time this year which is closer to where I live...yay!

    Mixed Plate
    Joe S.

    One and only Bob's Bar-B-Que until the other location also in Kalihi (corner of Gulick Ave & N School St) opens. I'm lucky and fortunate and grateful it's only a few minutes away by car or bicycle for me. A staple in Kalihi and I'm not surprised how popular it still is and becoming with the visitors/tourists.

    Mixed Plate
    Margarita B.

    In all the time I've lived on Oahu (well over a decade), I'd never eaten at Bob's. We decided to pick up some plate lunches while in town. Though the parking lot was busy, there were only a few of orders ahead of us so the wait wasn't long. They have a few benches that are shaded, but one was occupied by a couple of houseless dudes so customers were mainly waiting at the two benches closest to the window. We got the bbq mix plate and hibachi chicken. Plates had generous portions of protein and rice, and the mac salads were served in separate containers. Overall the food was alright; my mother in law noted that the kalbi was quite salty and husband thought the mac salad a bit heavy on the mayonnaise. I know it's out of their control who hangs out on their benches but as a woman, I would not be comfortable going here alone to get food.

    Kalbi Short Ribs Combo w/ Fried Chicken Wings
    Justin S.

    Stopped by Bob's for lunch right before the rush. Seems like a lot of people just grab n go at this spot but my family and I hung out at the outdoor tables for lunch. I ordered the short ribs Kalbi and fried chicken. Not too bad. Pretty generic fried chicken nothing special. The kalbi was good with more of that burnt bbq flavor which I do like. Really loved the service, very accommodating. Overall 4.2/5. Would come back for lunch.

    Menu as of January 2026
    Karen T.

    Stopped by this place to try some bbq. We got the super combo so that we could try a little of everything: beef ribs, baby back ribs, kalbi, teriyaki beef, and teriyaki chicken. It also comes with 3 scoops of rice and 2 scoops of Mac salad in separate containers. The portions seem generous and this combo was plenty of food for at least two people. While I don't normally get chicken, I thought the chicken was moist and very good. Probably one of the best items. We also liked the kalbi, but that's my favorite meat in general. The teriyaki beef was next best. As for the ribs, they were slathered in sauce so the beef and pork kind of tasted the same to me. There was a little bit of cole slaw underneath the meats, but it was drenched with sauce. It was good with the rice. Bob's is a bbq stand with about 10 tablespoons or so outdoors underneath a covered patio. It is not an ambient dining experience but a good place to get take-out or for a casual bbq meal. Plenty of parking available in the lot around the stand.

    Michelle D.

    This place never disappoints when it comes to delicious food at a great price. Just check out the photos--look at those massive portions! I got the special shoyu chicken for $13.50! My partner got the beef rib--I honestly forgot the price, but it doesn't matter to me. He really wanted it, and since I was paying, I just wanted him to enjoy whatever he felt like. The ladies working there are super friendly, and if you ask while waiting, they'll even give you free water. The area can get a little sketchy at certain times, and yeah, you might run into some weird folks. If that's not your vibe, you can always take your food to go. Personally, I just eat there--I'm kinda weird myself, and when I'm hungry, I'm not about to wait to get home. Will always come back here. Highly recommend!

    Eric F.

    Had my chance to visit this place during my trip and was very happy I did. The gentlemen that helped me was very nice and helpful and seemed like either the owner or sr employee. I had seen a few YouTube videos on the place and the food looked great. There was one group there that was eating their food that looked like locals and looked like they were enjoying their food. I asks the worker what I should try to get the good first experience and he mentioned the super platter. I was not disappointed. The place was kind of in da hood but I've found sometimes the best food comes from da hood. The super platter had two huge beef ribs, some pork ribs, some Teri beef and bbq chicken. It also came with a good amount of rice and some Mac salad. The price was very affordable for all the food you got and I'd come back again if I had the chance.

    Kalbi Short Ribs Combo
    Caroline L.

    The firework of the grill is good here and is well priced. The only thing is the place feels a little more sketch if you want to eat here. There is seating if you want to eat it fresh off the grill but everything comes in a to go box. Also the portions are huge. There's also ample of parking here.

    Mix plate
    Roseanna L.

    Food: Delicious. I had the mixed plate with the teriyaki chicken, kalbi, and teriyaki beef. It was about 19.90ish after tax. Was shareable for 2 people, and fed us till content when we were starving haha. Service: The service was fine. Staff called out orders as they were ready. Nothing unusual, so it was great! Ambiance: They had plenty outdoor seating space. Vibe was that of a place you know was gonna be good. Would we go back again? Yes.

    Teri Giant Cheeseburger, malt shake
    Emily L.

    Got the Teri burger and a malt shake for lunch. We did a call in order for around 11 am. We got there on a Friday, and it was decently busy for the lunch rush. It's a small shop, and a little bit hidden. We picked it up and they prepared our malts when we got there. The malt was delicious, $6 for a medium size, $7 for a large.The price is great for what you get. The burger was delicious and had simple toppings, wish it had a little more salt though. It was also $6.50 for the Teri Cheeseburger. Overall I would return again!

    Mixed Plate
    Sebas G.

    Great food here and theres a lot of seating outside. The food was a greatly priced and they were super fast to give us our food as well. Loved this place.

    Mixed Plate

    See all

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Joe S.
    0
    2
    81

    28 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    8 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 4
    Love this 9
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 5
    Oh no 2

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ghost T.
    31
    239
    9358

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Local and authentic, got our kal-bi plate. Best plate lunches and prices were affordable.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sebas G.
    0
    76
    132

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    28 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Melissa B.
    157
    102
    118

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 59
    Thanks 21
    Love this 50
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jacob S.
    483
    10
    6

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    I ordered the Kalbi and fried shrimp plate and got food poisoning, hit me instantly, absolutely miserable, don't eat here!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jo C.
    678
    584
    5378

    3 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 3
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    Page 1 of 19

    Bob's Bar-B-Que Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Bob's Bar-B-Que

    Has anyone ordered Lumpia or kalbi from the catering menu? Any good?

    Both are delicious options. For current pricing, please call them.

    Does anyone know when they start serving their plate lunches in the morning?

    The serve the entire menu from opening at 0600. Breakfast served from 0600 until 1000 in the morning.… 

    How are the pork chops?

    There pork chops are good cooked just rite?

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    4.4(4.5k reviews)
    0.8 miKalihi
    $$

    @fortunefoodfinds: "This deserves a ROUND of applause! Whether you're visiting or simply wanting…read morelocal grindz, HELENA'S HAWAIIAN FOOD is sure to make your trip and/or meal feel complete. Ordered our must-haves: Short Ribs Pipikaula Style, Fried Butterfish Collar, Luau Squid, Long Rice Chicken, Lomi Salmon, Lau Lau, Poi, Mac Salad, Rice, n' their complimentary Haupia, Onions, n' Salt. Food so Ono I highly recommend, this very well-known local Hawaiian eatery again n' again!" SERVICE: fast n' fully staffed INTERIOR: spacious with limited seating EXTERIOR: gets hot, have water n' benches available WAIT TIME: came on a Thursday afternoon n' surprisingly wasn't too busy. After joining the waitlist that you sign in through the provided iPad, I would say 30 mins before getting seated. PARKING: very small free lot in front, limited spaces OVERALL COMMENTS: haven't had Helena's in a while so I've been craving it. Each visit is satisfying n' the food is always so good. I can't remember the amount of pieces they used to give for a large order of Short Ribs Pipikaula Style, it seemed smaller this time, but either way you gotta order it along with the Fried Butterfish Collar. Their Luau Squid is so creamy n' delicious just like everything else, all Ono. You can't go wrong bc this is truly local Hawaiian food at its finest!

    I visited Helena's Hawaiian Food while vacationing in Oahu. I haven't been to Hawaii in years and…read moreall my friends raved about Helena's. I had to try it for myself. I expected the restaurant to have a long wait time, but we got lucky. There was no wait and my family and I were seated right away. As soon as we sat down, we were served with cups of ice cold water perfect for the hot humid day. We ordered Menu B which came with Kalua Pig and Pipikaula Short ribs with your choice of sides which we chose rice. We also ordered another plate of the short ribs and added haupia and mac salad. I wish I got the server's name, she was so cool but she explained all the food and how to eat the side dishes. They served sliced onions with pink salt and that was delicious. The short ribs were thick, tender, savory and had the perfect amount of fat. The flavor was addicting. The kalua pig was really good, perfect amount of salt and smoke flavor. The mac salad really well with all the food we ordered and that alone was already good. The haupia for dessert was the best way to end the meal. Everything was just heaven. Parking was easy since it was during the week and early in the afternoon, but there is street parking. The restaurant was clean, all the workers were really nice, and very attentive from start to finish. My sister and I split the bill, so I paid my portion and added a tip. The person processing my payment told me they had refunded my tip because gratuity was already included. How awesome is that?! I'm sure many other restaurants wouldn't have mentioned it and would have just accepted the extra tip. That level of honesty and service is what keeps people coming back, and it's one of the many reasons I would highly recommend Helena's to my friends and family who haven't been there yet. I plan to visit Hawaii again before the holidays and I'm definitely going to be eating here again. Mahalo to everyone at Helena's!

    Photos
    Helena's Hawaiian Food - New larger inside dining area

    New larger inside dining area

    Helena's Hawaiian Food - Menu B: Kalua Pig And Pipikaula Short Ribs

    Menu B: Kalua Pig And Pipikaula Short Ribs

    Helena's Hawaiian Food - Inside

    See all

    Inside

    Highway Inn Kaka'ako - Mochiko Chicken

    Highway Inn Kaka'ako

    4.1(2k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    So much aloha in this place. The hostess was friendly and cleared a table as our friends waited for…read moreus to arrive. Our server was informative and helpful. The restaurant is quite busy during weekday lunch, but the tables cleared pretty quickly. Two of us shared the sampler ($33.99 for pork lau lau, compared to $31.99 for chicken lau lau), although our server said that some individuals order it for themselves. The sampler came with lomi lomi salmon, squid lu'au, chicken long rice, poi, lau lau (pork or chicken), sweet potato and poi. It was filling for the two of us. We thought we might add something else à la cart, but we didn't need anything more. So good. We were surprised by the sweetness of the coconut milk in the squid lu'au. Everything was yummy! We were happy to have had such tasty Hawaiian food. Yay! There's a smaller paid parking lot in front of the restaurant. It was full, so we went to the parking structure behind. The restaurant validated for 90 minutes. Remember to scan the QR code in the parking lot after you park and to ask the hostess at the restaurant to validate online before you leave the restaurant.

    Highway Inn is a family-owned, third-generation Hawaiian restaurant featured on Food Network's…read moreDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives, serving traditional island comfort food since 1947. What better way for the first dinner on Oahu to be with some friends at Highway Inn. Two of us shared a pork laulau combo and a regular side of beef stew at the insistence of our friend. I also tried the kalua pork nachos and lau lau lumpia. Every bite was flavorful and delicious and had I not been eating throughout the whole entire day, I would have finished off the plate. It was that good. Comfort food since 1947? I can see it. Great eats.

    Photos
    Highway Inn Kaka'ako
    Highway Inn Kaka'ako - KALUA PIG NACHOS,FRIED RICE & SOUR CREAM

    KALUA PIG NACHOS,FRIED RICE & SOUR CREAM

    Highway Inn Kaka'ako - Fried Rice

    See all

    Fried Rice

    Rainbow Drive-In - Solid little place for some local food

    Rainbow Drive-In

    3.8(6.1k reviews)
    5.1 miKaimuki
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    62 years in business

    Son wanted to go here. He saw it on TikTok. I got the. BBq pork meal. The pork was great. A…read moregazillion pounds of rice. I only at about 1/4 of it. The macaroni salad was macaroni with what seemed like just mayo. (Not my jam). He had the loco moco. He loved it. Again a billion pounds of rice. Kid had a hot dog. Didn't finish it. Quality was really low. Maybe we are used to dodger dog snap style flavorful ones. Anyway was a nice little meal and took a walk at the park a couple blocks away to walk off the massive amounts of rice.

    My family, across multiple generations, has been going here for decades, close to back when they…read morefirst opened. We have homes in the neighborhood. And we just can't go here anymore unless changes are made! We used to prefer them over Zippy's, but now they are less than 7-Eleven quality, while charging higher-end prices for the neighborhood. We have given them many chances, hoping it was just a fluke, but we have repeatedly been disappointed. Their chicken has become chewy and fatty, their rice is mediocre, and condiments such as mayonnaise are stripped down to the bare minimum quantity. Chile is poured so lightly that it is practically a minuscule amount. And their prices have continued to rise. I don't know if greedy people took over the restaurant who just don't care anymore, or what is going on. I remember when I used to take people here, and they would be impressed with the quality and quantity--plates just heaping with good cuts of meat, noodles, and rice. Those days are no more. As they say in Japan, the price performance is poor. Furthermore, their staff is rude. I can only imagine it was an owner working this day because it was a face I haven't seen that often. An older gentleman who appeared to be of Okinawan descent, working the cashier register, accosted us because I was privately discussing with my family about splitting different items with them. We were all ordering something, so he wasn't losing any money, but he told us about how prices are double in Waikīkī. First of all, it is rude to interrupt your customers that way. Secondly, we don't go to Waikīkī or care about Waikīkī. What happened to serving the locals? Third, Waikīkī has an assortment of restaurants, prices, and qualities, and they shouldn't be how you base your services. Lastly, I guarantee I could find a better deal in Waikīkī if I wanted to. Next time you're in the area, just go get a $6 bento or a $5 burrito from 7-Eleven next door. I assure you, the price performance and experience will be better. If Rainbow Drive-In is in the business of comparing themselves to other things, let's compare them to 7-Eleven and at least try to be better than them, right? I can get mochiko chicken from 7-Eleven for $6.99 that is similar in portion size and better quality. Meanwhile, they are serving their fatty, dry chicken for $16.75. Highway robbery! And they are not fancy, with their dirty picnic tables and plastic cutlery. They are just a step above a food truck, if that. Save yourself from the hype. They have gone downhill like a landslide. Go elsewhere.

    Photos
    Rainbow Drive-In - Rainbows mixed plate

    Rainbows mixed plate

    Rainbow Drive-In - Loco Moco Plate

    Loco Moco Plate

    Rainbow Drive-In - Turns out I was wearing my GRAVY ALL OVER shirt so I had to get a pic with my loco moco!

    See all

    Turns out I was wearing my GRAVY ALL OVER shirt so I had to get a pic with my loco moco!

    Waiahole Poi Factory - Fresh, hand pounded poi, traditional staple of the Hawaiian people

    Waiahole Poi Factory

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    11.1 mi
    $$

    A legit 5 star hole in the wall along the highway. Absolutely worth the stop…read more The food is authentic and flavorful. Try the beef lau lau. I was so pleasantly surprised by it. Although everything was so good. Service was insanely fast and super friendly. Lots of outdoor tables with umbrellas, the place was pretty busy but we were able to get seating and we got our food in seconds.

    I can't even count how many times we've driven by this place en route to the North Shore. Finally…read moredecided to stop by for lunch. While they do have a parking, I suggest just parking on the street and walking up to the place. Signs clearly direct you to which window you can order food from and another for food pickup/dessert only ordering. We opted for combo plate (kalua pork and chicken long rice) w/ a side of poi. Both the kalua pork and chicken long rice were tasty but wished we had ordered rice instead so that i could mop up the delicious fat from the kalua pork! Loved the haupia pudding but wished they would give you a bit more. For dessert we ordered the tahitian sweet lady which was delicious! Wasn't a fan of the salmon lomi as it was pretty fishy for me. As we waited for our food, we noticed a dessert chilling on the ledge and joked with my wife that it was likely ours. Sure enough after 10 mins, the ice cream guy asked the cashier whose it was and at that time was our number called. Sadly, the ice cream had already started to melt. Wished they wouldn't have prepared the dessert until after our food was ready. Would definitely head back for their plate lunches and to try the sweet lady of waiahole dessert.

    Photos
    Waiahole Poi Factory
    Waiahole Poi Factory - Amazing food. Ho'io salad is a must. Fresh poi is tops. You can't go wrong at Waiahole Poi Factory.

    Amazing food. Ho'io salad is a must. Fresh poi is tops. You can't go wrong at Waiahole Poi Factory.

    Waiahole Poi Factory - The Ohana at Waiahole Poi Factory with members of One Groove.

    See all

    The Ohana at Waiahole Poi Factory with members of One Groove.

    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    3.9(297 reviews)
    5.0 miKaimuki
    $$

    3.5 stars We wanted…read moreto try authentic Hawaiian food and came across this spot. The owner was very friendly and took the time to recommend dishes for us, including the laulau and lechon kawali. We also ordered the BBQ short ribs. Overall, it was a good experience trying Hawaiian food, but it's just not really our type of cuisine. The laulau was quite dry, and the preparation felt more like meat that had been boiled or cooked in liquid, which isn't something I usually enjoy. The lechon kawali had a crispy pork belly texture, topped with something similar to a salsa, but it didn't suit our taste either. Unfortunately, the cabbage served with it also had some black spots, which was off-putting. The BBQ short ribs were the highlight of the meal and the dish we enjoyed the most. We appreciate the experience and the hospitality, but the flavors just didn't quite match our personal preferences.

    Good local Hawaiian food restaurant. Street parking only. Small restaurant I believe it was Ono…read moreHawaii on Kapahulu before. Now it is named the Da Ono Hawaiian Foods. Either the owner or the manager seemed like a one man show. He was the server, bus boy, and chef. Husband got the pipikalua short ribs/he enjoyed. Sisters got the pork lau lau which came with sweet potato, rice or poi, lomi lomi salmon (more onion and tomato than salmon). i got the chicken lau lau, again stuffed with chicken, not enough taro leaves. The Haupia was smoky, so either burnt or something- inedible! Only six tables in the entire restaurant. The gentleman that was serving us I believe was also the bus boy, cook, server and cashier! Place is a hole in the wall with missing ceiling tiles and exposed panels above our table (gross!!). Sis loves this dive so we keep coming back!

    Photos
    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Menu

    Menu

    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Short Ribs Plate

    Short Ribs Plate

    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Menu

    See all

    Menu

    Bob's Bar-B-Que - bbq - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...