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    Da Local Boy

    4.8 (151 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ryan D.

    If I could give Da Local Boy 10 stars I would. That's how impressed I was with their food. Their restaurant is small in size but large in flavor. My husband and split the poke nachos. This was a huge plate and was loaded with really big chunks of tuna. The nachos were fried wantons and the sauce and avocado just added to the experience! We liked Da Local Boy so much we brought our friend with us a week later. I highly recommend Da Local Boy!

    Sheyenne H.

    Poke nachos were unexpectedly superb! They used fried wontons which are delicate but crispy. Tuna poke cubes are chunky. I had the katsu and ribs combo. The chicken was well done but not dry! Probably the moistest fried chicken breast I ever had. Large portions as well. Definitely recommended. Packaging can be made compostable that is why 4 stars only. Also, the staff could be more attentive. We were looking in their direction as we were ready to order and was hungry. Instead they chose to clear the table next to us. There wasn't anyone else on the floor and it was 12:30pm. We came from a walk so were so ready to eat. Also, one of my friend's complaint was when she asked if they have ice, they said yes. Then they asked if she want ice, lol. Naturally. The intuition is barely there.

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    Jonathan S.

    Was looking to try something new and was pleasantly surprised by Da Local Boy! We got the Aloha Mixed Plate (swapped the rice for fries -- small up-charge but totally worth it) and Braddah Paul's Plate. Portions were way bigger than we expected, so we had leftovers. The chicken was juicy with a nice char, the fries were crispy and seasoned well, and the mochiko chicken + pork belly combo on Paul's Plate had great flavor, the poke was fresh, everything hit the spot! The restaurant has a great vibe, clean, bright, and the music is at the perfect volume so my spouse and I were able to talk and enjoy our lunch. Staff were attentive and really friendly. Overall, a great experience.

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    jordan m.

    Went on a Friday evening around 630 pm. Seated immediately and order the Poke Nachos along with the Huli chicken. Nachos were great, but the standout was the Huli chicken. Sweet, juicy, perfect char and skin crisped just right. Servers was attentive but not overbearing. Great experience!

    Mochiko chicken (upper left), surf and turf (upper right)  loco moco (lower left) and poke bowl (lower right).

    Mother's day at Da Local Boy. Food never fails to impress. Huge portions. Very tasty. Cooked just right. Everything was fresh off the grill. Highly recommended...great to know the quality, size and service is still topnotch and has not changed from the food truck days.

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    Kesha B.

    A long overdue review since we've been long time fans, we were SO excited to hear that they were opening a brick and mortar last year. We've been back so many times and have introduced so many of our friends to it. Our most recent visit was today where we stopped in for brunch. They've now added items to the menu to offer a more table side experience and we had an incredible time. We started with the spam masubi and the bbq skewers. It was the perfect bite and truly reminded us of our favorite bites in Hawaii. For my entree I opted for the Poke bowl with included their poke of the day, and today it was the ahi. There was plenty in the bowl and it absolutely hit the spot! I usually get their oh Bruddah plate to have a combination of a bunch of my favorite things. There's nothing like the comfort of Hawaii here in the north shore. Can't wait to come back and get my next fix!

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    Eugene B.

    This is a great local Hawaiian restaurant with a Maui twist. Look for the Hawaii flag outside the entrance. The interior is casual and clean. Our meals were delicious. The Hawaiian music really brought us closer to home. Before heading back on the road, we got two Spam musubis to go. The staff was friendly and our dishes were served rather quickly. I highly recommend Da Local Boy!

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    Jessica B.

    This is a small, cozy eating establishment. Waiters are super nice and accommodating. I got the mochiko chicken and enjoyed it a lot - it's delightfully crunchy on the outside but soft and juicy on the inside. Their macaroni salad is delicious as well. It can get busy and I hear from friends that it can sometimes take a while to get a table. Plenty of free parking available in the area.

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    Michael R.

    This spot recently has been on my radar and yep, def going back lol. We actually got a lot to share as the portions are pretty damn generous! We got take out but when I went in to pick up the food made a mental note of how comforting and charming this place is. No frills, just a couple tables but cozy! The flavors of every single thing we had were perfectly balanced. All their entrees fortunately come with a little side of their macaroni salad and, oh man, what a hell of a side!! And then there were those Poke Nachos Such a novel idea but the combination of tortilla chips and poke did wonders. Yep...I'll be back. If their fake out was this fresh I can't wait to do a dine in!!

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    1 year ago

    Great food and even better service. Very welcoming and good sized proportions of food. Definitely worth it.

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    My go to place for lunch plate .food taste great the huli huli chicken is better that some of the lunch plate i eat in hawaii

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    Amazing try Tbe poke Nachos and Fried rice. Big portions and friendly service. Great Hawaiian food.

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    just great food. owners are wonderful. been multiple times...always excellent. service is great. can't wait to go again.

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    This is one of the best lunch spots in Highwood. Good prices, good portions, and the food is incredible. You won't be disappointed!

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    First time there. Food and service was excellent. Menu was interesting. Will need to go back and try more

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    1 year ago

    Best place for Hawaiian food! When we got back from Hawaii we were still craving the food and this place fills that void and more!

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    Everything here is so good. This place has the best Asian (if Hawaiian food can be considered Asian food) anywhere on the north shore!

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