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    4.2 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ono Loco Moco Plate
    Leland N.

    A friend suggested this place for us when we went to Kauai. When we got here the place was a little picked but it has a homey feeling to it. The staff were very friendly. I definitely had to try the ono loco moco because where ever I go and they have a moco and need to try it and I must say it's one of the best moco I've had. It looks plain but tastes yummy I would definitely order this again if we came back. But there is all kind of other things I would want to try from them the next time I come back to Kauai. Definitely coming back here to try everything else.

    mini loco moco with scrambled egg
    Katherine L.

    We went to Daddy O's after landing at the airport - we were all starving after a 5.5 hr flight so this was the a great stop for my family. My husband got the big daddy O plate (great for all the meats!!), I got the mini loco moco, and our daughters got the full stack of pancakes and the plain waffles. Everything was delicious and the staff was all very kind. My only thought is that the restaurant itself runs a bit more on the less ambient side, and feels a bit rustic. But honestly, we're happy and our tummies are pleased!

    Stuffed French toast
    Jerry H.

    We came for brunch yesterday and found out why this place is so popular with locals. The breakfast plates are made with lots of aloha. The pancakes and plates were delicious. They had local dishes like loco moco and spam with rice. We tried their new featured dishes called a special Japanese pork tonkatsu. Wow! It's Best tonkatsu we ever had with juicy premium pork imported from Japan and cooked to perfection. They plan to offer it later in the afternoons and possibly evenings soon. The service was super friendly and helpful. The local restaurant is cozy and welcoming. They also have AC if it gets too warm. We love this island favorite.

    Best breakfast under $10
    Kimberly V.

    Cutest little place that was open early! For under $10 you can get full from their Early Bird special. The workers were so sweet and refilled water and coffee often.

    Original French toast with Mac nut sauce on the side
    joy a.

    If you're looking for breakfast, this is a great choice! Especially if you like eggs Benedict and shrimp then this is a definite must try. Service was very friendly and the portions were great. My family had the original French toast and added the coconut macadamia sauce on top. We also ordered the breakfast plate with three meats, three eggs, hashbrowns, and rice. There's plenty of parking outside and inside the restaurant there's comfortable seating.

    stuffed shrimp plate
    Dianna H.

    Had a very confusing experience here ordering through the Yelp app. I ordered as we were driving to the restaurant, but the order status stayed at "pending confirmation from the restaurant" and never updated to "pick up ready". I had no idea what to expect when I arrived to pick up my order, but luckily my order was ready. It sounds like at least for Yelp, they get incoming orders but don't have the ability to send updates back. I wouldn't recommend ordering via the Yelp app as you don't get order updates and prices are more inflated than ordering directly from the restaurant. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the wait didn't seem that bad and we were starving, so we asked if we could get a table and eat our takeout order there. After waiting ~10 minutes, we got a table and I finally opened the food. I'm really glad I decided to eat here, because they actually packed the wrong dish for me. I ordered the stuffed shrimp plate, but they misread that as the stuffed shrimp benedict. I told them about their mistake and they quickly remade my dish. I didn't realize they drizzle hollandaise sauce over the shrimp plate and would've asked them to remove it had I known, since I'm not a fan of the stuff. But after scraping off most of the sauce, I found myself really enjoying the stuffed shrimp. I'm not sure what goes into the stuffing, but there was definitely a lot of mushroom and other tasty thing. The stuffed shrimp paired with some rice really hit the spot after biking in the morning. Portion for this was on the smaller side though. My friend got the broasted chicken breakfast and thought it was just okay. We both felt it was dry. Since we were dining in, my friend ordered a coffee and we shared a mini order of their popular macadamia nut pancakes ($8.75) to try as well. Very happy they offer various sizes of their pancakes for folks like me who just want to try a few bites. I usually prefer savory dishes at brunch but the coconut sauce on top was bomb! Would recommend.

    My omelet and hash browns were made to order, so they were fresh and tasted good. Our table also ordered the steak and eggs, Eggs Benedict, and pancakes. The steak wasn't a premium cut, which is understandable for the price, but it had quite a bit of fat that needed to be trimmed off before eating. The Eggs Benedict was edible, but it ranked on the lower end compared to others I've had. It wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't something I'd order again. The pancakes were decent. The staff were very friendly and mentioned that they serve Japanese food on certain evenings, which sounded interesting. Overall, the experience wasn't bad, but it also wasn't memorable enough to make me want to come back. There are other places I'd rather try before returning here.

    Ono loco moco w extra gravy
    Henry P.

    We stopped by Daddy o's. We heard such great things about this place that we had to check it out. The staff was very nice knowledgeable and provide a great recommendations while the food was really good I got the following items Stuffed shrimp plate Ono loco moco w extra gravy

    Will W.

    Daddy O's in Lihue is a simple but classic restaurant serving up Hawaiian/Asia pacific style faire. I went for breakfast with my family. I ordered the local breakfast with bacon. I thought it was really great for what it was. It's affordable and filling and it's a fair price. The service was great. We even got to speak to the owner Daddy O and we learned he was in business at this location for about 10 years and he was a former commander of a gunship at 20 in Vietnam the Vietnam War. WOW. When he is not serving up yummy food in his restaurant he is giving aerial tours and teaching flight lessons for planes and helicopters. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the street, but it is definitely a place you will want to go during your time in Kauai.

    Ono Omelet
    Jess B.

    Tried Daddy O's for breakfast with my family and was pleasantly surprised. We got seated right away and our food came out fast. Our server was super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Ono Omelet which was really tasty. I had anticipated that it would be pretty oily because of the spam and Portuguese sausage inside, but it wasn't oily at all. The spot is tucked away in the back of a plaza, so it's easy to miss, but definitely worth finding.

    Breakfast menu June 2026

    Great local diner. Ordered breakfast burger. Portuguese. Sausage was delicious. Entree was good. Was a fast stop. Also have lunch menu that looks good too. Discount of 3% if you pay cash. Prices are good for the island. Pancakes looked fabulous although we did not order. Would recommend for a simple delicious breakfast

    Alex L.

    Just the perfect mom and pop restaurant we needed during our stay in Kauai! We came here twice and really enjoyed the food. Breakfast and lunch served all day. We met the owner Henry and he was super welcoming. Remembered us on our second visit. We didn't know what to order so he started us off with Chinese sui mai and steamed pork bun. Good app to start off with! Speciality of the day was the prime rib sandwich, we went with his recommendation and it did not disappoint. My wife enjoyed the sandwich. What really made us come back the second time was the macadamia pancakes. I don't really order pancakes but I wanted to try something more local especially with macadamia. I'll have to say this is the best pancakes I've ever been served. Super fluffy, warm, and the best part was the coconut cream. That literally sold it for me. Henry was right when he told us we'd come back after our first visit. We also tried the breakfast burrito also. Just the right size and everything you can ask for inside a Hawaiian breakfast burrito. Great spot, will recommend anyone to come try!

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    8 years ago

    Pancakes and french toast were awesome!! A little hole in the wall place but clean and tastey!

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    Thoroughly enjoyed myself her trying the new stuffed shrimp plate. Fast friendly family type atmosphere.

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    Good breakfast at reasonable prices. The fresh papaya was perfect. Next time I'll try the loco moco.

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    7 years ago

    Amazing Loco Moco!! Stuffed shrimp not shabby either!! Service wonderful!! Will be back for the Ox Tail Soup!! Yum!!

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    Great place for breakfast. Simple fair but delicious and reasonably priced. French toast is excellent!

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    Fantastic breakfast! Party of 7 was all pleased with their food. Would totally go back again if we get back to the island!

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    We got the oxtail soup, chilli pepper chicken, loco moco, and the local breakfast. So good!!!! Feels like Grandma and Grandpa's comfort food

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    Yummy food! Great chef! Honor owner for making it happen against all odds. Yummy food. Please try it. You will like it too, I bet!

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    stopped for breakfast and food is greasy. Do not recommend unless you like greasy eggs.

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    Do they have outdoor seating?

    No outdoor seating

    Are you able to make reservations for brunch?

    No. This is like Denny's

    We are tourist from San Diego and need to know whose outstanding recipe was the breakfast burrito?

    Lol. We actually came up with the breakfast burrito when we were doing fish tacos! Just recently we created an anchor chili sauce to go with it to give it just a little bit of a kick. So glad you enjoyed it.

    Do they serve loco moco during breakfast hour?

    We sure do! Our entire menu is available all day long.

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