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Bubba Burgers Poipu

3.4 (997 reviews)
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Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Teriburger and onion rings
Cianna B.

A solid stop for a little burger and onion ring snack. We came in the afternoon when the line wasn't too long to grab a little snack. Service was unfriendly and cold, which we'd expected from reading reviews ahead of time. But we grabbed a nice little seat outside after placing our order and only waited a few minutes for food. The teri burger was super tasty with the sauce, the raw onions were intense and a little heavy but a bit of onion complimented the flavors well. The onion rings were also a pleasant surprise, more of a panko breading but it held onto the ring itself pretty well.

Bubba burgers and the teriyaki chicken sandwich, with frings!
Vanessa A.

The line was slow moving and worth the wait! The team was friendly and the menu, simple and easy to understand. My burger was the perfect size and if you're hungry, I'd recommend adding a second patty. Love that frings (onion rings and fries) are an offering! Sat on the porch and enjoyed a great lunch!

Big bubba
Darren O.

Haven't been here in a few years. I remember the burgers being small, so I ordered a triple. I was glad I did, as I remembered correctly. The smash burgers are really tasty and we added cheese and bacon to ours. The onion rings were excellent! Really liked them. The fries were normally basic fries, but my wife ordered the parmigian ones, which were good too. Overall good local place that won't break the bank.

Double Bubba
Patty M.

Great place for a greasy burger fix! Patties are very thin. Onion rings are perfection. Lettuce and tomato cost extra. Fries are just ok. We spent $40 bucks for a double burger, a triple burger, 1 soda, one order of fries and one order of onion rings. Much better than Kenji burger

All beef hotdog, 2 orders of onion rings, single Bubba Burger, Bubba's way, add cheese.
Digital Dark D.

First of all, DO NOT listen to ANY of the reviews that are only three stars or under. This place is amazing! FIVE STARS for sure. Friendly staff, quick lines, easy menu. Food comes out quick and hot! You must order the onion rings, trust me, they're delicious, even my wife loves them and she is an onion rings connoisseur. I recommend getting a burger Bubba's way, the homemade ketchup-relish is exquisite and that tasty NON greasy smash burger. Your taste buds will thank me, trust me. Burgers are the perfect size, don't listen to anyone else who says otherwise. They're probably over-weight, so just eat slow. You'll keep coming back over and over each time you're in Poipu... and not because it's pretty much the only convenient place to eat. Enjoy! P.S. life hack: prepay for the .49 cent refill. It's worth it -Daniel

Onion rings and fries
Jordan L.

Hot take, bubbas was mid. Long line, a good wait, and just okay food. We got the normal burgers bubbas way. The patties are plenty flat and little so if you're deciding between 1-2, get 2. This place came recommended so we thought we would try it. I will say, you can't beat the price! Very affordable imo. Wont come back, but glad we tried it nonetheless.

Walked here for a proper smashburger and was happy to taste the delicious crunch of a lacy smash patty along with grilled onion and perfectly crispy bacon after taking 2 bites of a thick, dry patty masquerading as "smash burger" at another restaurant. Affordable by island standards and exactly what I love in a smashburger. 10/10 would return.

Katie A.

We ate at Bubba Burgers twice during our stay on Kauai. It was excellent!! Those burgers hit the spot! Wonderfully juicy and flavorful, not too large - the perfect bite after a long day on the beach/swimming. Their onion rings were perfectly crispy!! Service was fast and straight to the point. The restaurant was open-aired and when it is busy, it is packed in there! If you're looking for a great burger during your stay in Kauai - this is the place!!! Great prices too!!

Pearl F.

Very basic burger for the price and almost everything is add on with additional charge-even for tomatoes and lettuce. Furikake fries is just meh. However, Beef Patty is juicy. Not even a decent cup for complimentary water . I need to be creative by using the onion ring as the cup holder.

Ryne T.

Tried to call in my order. A girl answered but had me on hold for over fifteen minutes. I finally went down to stand in line. Stood In line for thirty minutes and the line started to get longer. These girls move slower than a turtle in quick sand. lol The place reminds me of a hold in the wall surfer type burger joint. With a casual atmosphere. I ordered the double bubba which is two patties with cheese and everything on it. The burgers weren't that big but tasty. I also had a chocolate shake which was nice. They got a three star from me because of their bad customer service.

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Absolutely killer here. Great burgers! Reasonable place to grind in Poipu. Go for the loaded Double Bubba!

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Super slow ordering. Short line, and it still took 20 minutes to order. Food was average at a reasonable price for the location.

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Food is good. Service is extremely slow. Woman serving food behind counter was impatient with another customer and was pretty rude.

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7 months ago

Super reasonable prices and delicious food! Definitely coming back again! Teriyaki burger was my fav

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4 months ago

great spot to take the fam, yummy food, good service, and a fun old school vibe. definitely recommend

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5 months ago

Bubbas burgers is a staple on Kauai. I always get the frings with my burgers. Staff is always so fast even with their long lines!

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Kenji Burger Koloa

Kenji Burger Koloa

4.0
(377 reviews)
1.5 mi
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The restaurant is in Kōloa and parking can be challenging. We were lucky and got a spot right in…read morefront. Arrived at about 2pm on a Friday and were greeted and seated shortly afterwards. The restaurant had a relaxing vide. The TVs had ocean scenery and surfing, pop music playing in the background. We ordered two of the signature Kenji burgers which had teriyaki seasoning, ponzu aioli, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and arugula served on a Hawaiian sweet bread roll. They use 100% Kauai grass feed beef and provide a generous sized burger. We ordered our burgers cooked medium and medium rare, and the burgers were both cooked correctly. Furthermore the burgers were both juicy and flavorful. Yum! Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended!

I would give Kenji's 4.5 but since it's a great casual spot, wonderful bang for your buck, I bumped…read moreit to a 5. We started with the coconut shrimp which were great. Perfect crunch to them. I got the butterfish/black cod sandwich with Kenji fries. The fries were excellent! The sandwich was exactly what I was looking for. It's heavy, but not tooooo heavy. Great flavor. I loved the sauce, and the buns were perfect, they didn't fall apart at all. Our server was young and attentive. I really appreciated how welcoming he was. We were tired this day, but he took care of us. Would definitely come back. Everyone else had burgers or the sho sandwich and everyone loved their order.

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Friendly Waves

Friendly Waves

4.1
(173 reviews)
1.5 mi
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The food here was good it just needs more flavor. More spice, more heat. There's a lot of things on…read morethe menu that are listed as having some variety of spice but most of the food was on the bland side. It wasn't bad by any means, just mellow when it could've been excellent. Personally I ordered the carne asada nachos. It's a good portion size for nachos - enough for one but not for sharing. They have lots of queso which I liked. It also had a jalepeno lime aioli which could've made the whole dish & sounded so good but was soooooo mild. I wanted more punch! & with the steak saying it's chili marinated, I wanted more heat there too. Again they were good but imo had the potential to be spectacular if they ratcheted the heat up a few notches. The consensus around the table was basically the same thing. Husband got the wings & devoured them but said they were very strong in vinegar so if that's not your jam, don't do the chili peppah water. Nice upstairs open air patio area to sit in but doesn't overlook anything other than the street and other shops. So if you're after a view, this isn't it. Giving four instead of three because of service. We had a little mixup and the manager made sure we were taken care of, even though it ended up being not the restaurants fault at all.

Friendly Waves is in Koloa. It's located upstairs. We were seated in the open air patio. We asked…read moreour server for recommendations to help us order since they had a lot to choose from! We ordered fries, boneless buffalo wings, bone-in chili peppah watah wings and a loco moco. Service was fast and our server checked on us often. Everything was very good. The boneless wings were huge! The chili peppah watah wings were so tasty but could've used a little more heat. Loco moco didn't disappoint. Would come back again!

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Kauai Island Brewing Company - Koloa

Kauai Island Brewing Company - Koloa

4.2
(253 reviews)
1.5 mi
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(Dine/Drank 04/24/26 FR @ 5:30pm & 04/25/26 SA @ 4:00pm): I needed a brew as soon as I landed on…read morethe garden isle of Kaua'i! My first dining experience on this short trip was at Kaua'i Island Brewing Co. The oldest cumulative brewery on Kaua'i at 23 years, it held the distinction as the world's westernmost brewery on the island of Kaua'i based on where the International Dateline crossed American Samoa. It's been years since I last visited Kaua'i when the now departed Kaua'i Beer Co. was my watering hole. Would their own brews keep me in good company with local islanders!? PURCHASE(S) Polihale German Pilsner Beer 4.5% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Rich amber golden color, bready malty aroma, light body, bready malty flavor, clean crisp finish, and bready malty aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=144&select=FG3TKIb49pfNd0qAtGDMCQ Pillow Talk Hazy NEIPA Beer 8.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Rich amber hazy color, hoppy tropical aroma, light body, fruity hoppy sweet tropical flavor, crisp juicy smooth finish, and fruity hoppy tropical aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=gwulAoIAxMB_tVEMQ0al2A 3pc Lilikoi Fish & Chips ($24.00): Plump sweet-tinged fried cod on a bed of crunchy dry slaw, these were a pleasure to devour as prepared. The abundance of spud sticks were crispy, nicely seasoned, and didn't require any condiments. A righteous entree! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=djLhco95b_5u0U0RlBbk6A Alakai Oatmeal Stout Beer 9.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Dark brown color, bold coffee earthy aroma, heavy body, rich chocolate coffee oatmeal flavor, mouthfeel smooth finish, and bitter chocolate coffee oatmeal aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=LwL4ONu9vKCuyB13ptnfVw Old-Fashioned Cocktail ($15.00): Impressed by their vast assortment of whiskeys, I tried this classic to finish my meal. I couldn't recall the whiskey used, but it was simplicity at its best! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=XzJ4aB5YUIxPOzVKJKaR6w Lilikoi Golden Ale Blonde Beer 5.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00 HH): Hazy amber color, fruity tropical aroma, light body, fruity sweet tropical flavor, creamy smooth finish, and fruity sweet tropical aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=5APA6Qzw7emqfQDaadHhIQ [ONION RINGS/STRAWS/STRINGS ALERT - 5.0 of 5.0 STARS] Onion Rings ($8.00 HH): A decent portion with rings of medium to large sizes, these were hot, dark golden browned, crunchy, and had a slight tendency to crumble when bitten into while the onion ring (sweet Maui!) rarely pulled out at times. They were lightly oily while the sweet chili dipping sauce wasn't needed but used. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=0YBus8D4RN8ssUjlFxf5WQ Credit Card Surcharge 3.0% ($2.43): More businesses did this to try and offset costs. SERVICE Warmly greeted by the hostess and women behind the bar, I made my way to a stool for a front row seat of the action (my second visit I sat at a nearby table). I was given a glass of water, menus, and then time to decide. I easily placed my orders as I hung around. I was always checked on, my water filled, and empties removed. It was all chill - mahalo! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I took the bus, so this wasn't an issue for me. Otherwise, there appeared to be some onsite parking with spots along the main drag of Koloa Rd. and other side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A quaint sports and whiskey bar https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=144&select=eiwUAzd_sgmG96tMBgcfBg inside with an old-feel brick and wood combo https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=GK1gFqK6-KqkqBWgPDbpEg while a spacious covered outdoor patio kept things casual, there were plenty of places to sit. Plenty of natural lighting both inside and on the patio while an assortment of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several muted TVs throughout while classic rock & roll music played in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had an awesome time at Kaua'i Island Brewing Co. and would visit again. They had 12 beers on tap, the food was wonderful, the prices were a tad high, and the service was great. Unsure if furry family members were allowed. Daily happy hour specials and almost certain nightly entertainment such as trivia, music, and more was available. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $87.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Service alone gives this place a top score. Our server Chris is what I would call a true salesmen…read more A genuinely good guy who is easy to talk to, can ease tensions and make you feel like ohana. Food is pretty good, with a SUPRSING Keiki Mac and Cheese that my God Daughter ordered, that I ended up eating most of because she fell asleep. This wasn't no Kraft blue box! I ordered the Calamari and it was delicious. Great appetizers. All the beers we ordered were great, and Chris will explain to you everything you need to know about them. If you're a sour guy, the Calamansi Sour was tops. Sooooooo amazing! To top it off...best Mai Tai's I've had... and yes, I'm taking into account the famous ones from this Island. Pizzas were good, on-par with decent pub pizza. My only reservation with this place is the nickel and diming of sauces etc. $1 for Tartar sauce and ranch to me sounds a bit nit-picky when you consider the sheer size of our bill. Loved that they kept the place going for us a little past closing. We immediately knew they were waiting for us when the music shut off for closing when we stepped outside. BTW, plenty of outdoor seating. Only a few seats inside. You may wait a bit if you want to stay inside. Will 10000% be back.

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Indoor seating is next to the bar. Avoid the table that backs to the kitchen door.

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Break + Feast

Break + Feast

4.5
(463 reviews)
1.5 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Hands down, top 3 food places we enjoyed while vacationing in Kauai…read more Located in Koloa on the 2nd floor, is a very un-assuming breakfast joint offering Ono eats, and a decor you did not expect when walking through town. Inside is very modern and chic, with terracotta tables neutral colors of black and gold, and perfectly matching pendant lighting. We won't let the service get in the way of this review, because everyone is bound to have a bad day that unfortunately spills into your work life. I heard another table complain about our server, and it only confirmed that when they took our order, they were very short and dismissive... like we were doing them a disservice. I know that's not the norm, and we wont let that get in the way of an amazing meal. The food was amazing. Almost everything we got was top notch. If it sounds good on the menu? Get it. In particular the pork belly bowl. I would honestly get it Tinono style, because the sauce options are just drizzled on top. Or possibly ask for the sauce on the side. Everything else was very, very good, with exception to the Bibimbap Kalbi bow. Tasted way too average to warrant the price tag. This is one I would skip next time. Cocktails were delicious including the Bloody and the Lilikoi Marg. This is another one of those, must-stop-in places in Koloa!!

I think I'd give it a 4.5 stars if I could. Some things were great and some things were just good…read more The place is cute, but busy! We were a party of 2 and we showed up around 7:30-8 on a weekday and they only had like 3 tables open because there were just so many reservations. We got the side of sausage (4/5, nothing special), side of focaccia (5/5 great!), green chile (4/5), lilikoi pancakes (5/5).

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