Wow. Their long-time signature seasoning is unmatched. A classic, simple burger done perfectly. Delicious food in a fun setting with great outdoor seating and a unique vibe. Super friendly team -- we chatted with them about their beef for a bit. Definitely worth your time. read more

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Not quite the same as prior to COVID and new ownership, just bettah! Thicker meat patties of local beef, same menu with upgraded options, and the place is kept tidy and clean. In the past, employees seemed overworked and were constantly trying to stay caught up with orders which affected customer service experience. Now wait times are greatly reduced and staff are friendly, personable and remember repeat customers. So, same great food with better, friendlier, personal staff. It is family run with no outside employees and has that local feel. Be patient if for some reason they are short staffed and wait times are longer than expected. read more

So, I haven't been here since I was much younger. I knew they closed and had heard that they reopened. So on our way to the north shore, we decided to stop by for lunch. Menu still looks the same, with the same concept of ordering at the window and waiting for them to call your number. There's tables with umbrellas and chickens running around, just like I remember as a kid coming here. My husband ordered the cheddar adding bacon, I had the mushroom Swiss with a side of teriyaki and my girls shared the tenders with chips and a cheeseburger. The girls especially loved the tenders and it looked good. Both my husband and I really enjoyed our burgers with fries. Don't forget to get a side of ranch, they make it just the way I like it. All in all, even on a rainy day it was a great experience. read more

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Excellent burgers, excellent service for a roadside eatery. Picnic tables available. You can smell the smoke from the grill down the road and that's what drew us in. Seemed like a mostly locals place, which we prefer because they *know* what's good on the island. A little buggy sitting outside to eat but a quick spritz of bug spray before you come in will help you enjoy the setting. read more

The double burger is the golden ratio of meat to cheese to bun. Like the McDonald double cheese and the in and out double this one does t disappoint Onion rings: awesome presentation: great in to go format Service: great! Slow for the mainland, fast for Kaua'i Ambiance: it is outdoor and there were a lot of flies.. I would take meal across the street to the park. Not sure what could be done read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Double blue cheese. - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

The wait time was really long and the burger was okay, however both my husband and I experienced tremendous heartburn and digestive issues after eating here. We were looking forward to a familiar food and unfortunately, the taste was good, but the side effects were not. read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

Honestly, one of the few times locals lead us astray. The burgers were okay, but you could tell the burger meat was over mixed, which creates a super dense burger and not overly appetising. The pricing was decent and the staff was friendly, but they did mess up our simple plain cheese burger and fries twice and tried to give us someone else's food. Local Boy burger was again, okay. We liked the roadside /hole-in-the-wall possibilities this place held. Plus, we liked the outdoor seating option. The rating of two was simple due to the price being fair. read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Local Boy (Teriyaki & Pineapple) - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

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We stopped at your burger place for lunch on [Date] because we were hungry for a good burger. While the ordering process was pleasant and the menu selection was large, the experience quickly soured due to an egregious failure in customer service. ​I urgently needed to use the restroom. I understand there is no public facility, but I respectfully asked the cashier to request manager permission for an exception. The manager's immediate and unwavering denial, even after I begged, showed a shocking lack of grace, compassion, and common human decency. ​For a person in a customer service role to refuse a basic human need, especially to a customer visiting from Oʻahu, is unacceptable. This action was heartless and overshadowed the entire meal. ​Sadly, that lack of care seemed to carry over to the food. The burger was bland and tasteless, completely lacking any depth of flavor or special sauce. Furthermore, one of our party's meals was served cold. While the fries were good, the overall experience leads me to say I would absolutely not return. I cannot support a business whose leadership lacks basic human empathy. read more

I've passed this place dozens of times with considering stopping. Guess conditions were not right. That all changed today when I intentionally went to Ono Char Burger. Great menu with loads of choices. Variations of burger comos abound plus,tell them how you want it and they'll make it. In addition,shrimp,fish sandwich, grilled cheese etc are all in the house I took one star away and here's why. I felt deceived. There were only 2 or 3 ahead of us. When we ordered,he said,I just got a couple of big calls ins so yours may take longer than usual. I said how long and looking back he said about 15 mins. I thought no big deal. They have a nice shady side area with some picnic tables and cool vintage concrete tables. After 30 minutes we're thinking he forgot us. Upon checking he continues to hedge! So after about 45 minutes we get our order. I have a huge issue with businesses defaulting to the online orders. You put your in person customer in an uncomfortable position. The burgers and fries were good but,not good enough to go out of my way for. If your passing by and hungry stop. Otherwise keep on trucking. Island Girl Burger with Pineapple and Teriyaki above average, interesting. Old Fashioned with Cheddar, onion and sprouts was good but not great. Aloha Special smoothie with papaya, unsweetened pineapple juice,and banana was kinda tasteless. We didn't drink much of it. read more

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The meat first of all!!! Your burgers are half cooked frozen meat wafers. Obviously you aren't worried about return customers. Man oh man.... Back in 1978, when they said charbroiled ONO burgers. - it meant exceptional burgers... made of fresh beef. I'm sorry I had to complain but be warned! read more

This is the spot in Kauai for charburgers! This is a family owned burger spot on the side of the main road. We stopped here when traveling to princeville from Lihue. Burger was fresh, and French fries were made to order. Great portion sizes and very filling. Limited outside seating and food does take a minute since it is made to order. read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

Good burgers, fries, and onion rings. It was $70 for 3 burgers, 2 small drinks, 1 large, an order of fries, rings, and sides of teri mayo, plus tip! I might as well dine at a full service restaurant! read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - burgers and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

This place was great, the food is good. The atmosphere is a chill outdoor thing with loose chickens everywhere. Fits Hawaii nicely. But the owner is charging for sauces and just extra charges I thought was kinda lame. But I recommend them. 2 burgers and drink with rings 50$ read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Burgers & Rings - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

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Great customer service! Yummy food.. all my usual favorites. Don't forget to onion rings and fries. Ask for Teri-Mayo sauce. always hits the spot! read more

The seasoning Duane's uses on their burgers is oh so ono. Each burger is made with attention. So it does take a little longer to get your meal but it's worth it. They have a nice outdoor dining spot that adds to the experience! read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Nui-nui - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

Love the burgers we had as well as the onion rings. However if you're planning a stop for lunch here be prepared for a wait. That's the only reason I don't rate this a 5 star. read more

I'm so glad this spot re-opened after Covid. Such a fun little spot on your way north. Really good burgers with many different topping options. It's an easy stop and a pretty quick turn around on the food after ordering, yet the quality is excellent! Not 'fast food' burgers. read more

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Would be wonderful but the sign says closed til further notice but please Keep checking back. 05/21/2024. read more

This was our first stop for food after arriving to Kauai and it was also one I had to make before I left too. The burgers were fresh and so flavorful! I had the blue cheese burger on the first trip and the teriyaki on the second. Both were cooked to perfection and just delicious! We were told we were very lucky to be able to snag burgers here as the hours weren't always correct and man am I glad we got to experience it not once but twice! read more

Excellent food with a wide variety. High prices. Hours are very inconsistent. No bathrooms and way too many chickens.

Insanity. I've seen it in other reviews too, but had some timing issues. They list hours as 10am start. A couple before me said they didn't open until 10:30 or so. I placed my order around 11, asked how long they expected it to be. "15 minutes". I placed an order for a teriyaki burger and a cola, went to the shop and post office next door, and was back in 10. A full 30 minutes after I returned (over 40 minutes after placing the order) there was still no food. There were 6 total other blocks of customers there, all 1 or 2 people, mostly waiting. As I approached the counter to ask about timing, heard other customers complaining that their orders were wrong. ?!?! Finally got the food, it was actually quite good which normally is fine for me. I get island time and all but 40+ minutes for "fast" food seems like a lot. read more

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Talk about a great place for burgers and fries/ onion rings make no mistake Duane's ono char burgers is the place to be. If you have never heard about or tried this place you don't know what you're missing out on. Service was amazing, a lot of parking and not to mention they do have an outside seating area. All in all a great place to have a handheld meal that tastes amazing. read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

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Mediocre burgers but they're onion rings are the best on the island no doubt about it. A bit on the pricey side for standard fare which is typical all over Hawaii. read more

Twenty years ago, which was the last time we were on Kauai, we loved the island and eating at Ono burger. How things have changed! Everything has gotten so pricey and things that were free before now cost, like Waimea lookout point. Our favorite beach, Ke'e, now requires reservations ahead of time, so we couldn't enter after the tortuous drive to get there. Our Ono burger was also kind of disappointing. I'd have to give the vote to Kenji burger instead now. read more

Almost everyone born on Kauai has heard of Duane's Ono-Char Burger. Located in Anahola, this hole in a wall gem is known for their world famous cheese, mushrooms and teriyaki burger. You must also order a side of french fries and onions rings. Definitely order a side of tartar and teri-mayo sauce. Both are the perfect accompaniment to their fries. It may be wise to call in advance and place your order as lines and wait times can be a bit lengthy at times. The service here is always excellent and they have a very laid back, small town Kauai type of feeling. . read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

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Waited almost 40 minutes for a simple order. Very few ahead of us to justify the slowness of the service. Food portions were ridiculously small for the price then to add insult to injury, our food was cold. A blue cheese and bacon burger with onion rings and a local girl burger with no side $40.80. WAY WAY WAY OVERPRICED for what we got. Do yourselves a favor and drive on by! read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Limited parking - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

Ono Burger is off the highway in Anahola. I wouldn't come out of my way to eat here (I live in Lihu'e). But we've noticed it on the way to north shore so we gave it a shot. Paid around $27 tip included for a cheeseburger and a teriyaki burger. The teriyaki burger was lacking teriyaki sauce. I wanted to order their Aloha Special but their bananas were over ripened so they weren't serving it. Glad the lady told the truth but was bummed out I didn't get to try it. We went on a Sunday around 5pm with no line. Waited about 15 min for our order to come out. Tons of seating outside, lots of chicken! Parking lot can be tight if busy since there's a market nearby. read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Updated menu 7/31/2023 - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

Great food with friendly service. A bit on the pricey side but the food is fresh and delicious.

Don't show up at 6pm lol. It's our go to whenever we are on the island. First dinner of our vacation, every. time. love it, food is tasty.

Quality conscious and served hot. Mushroom Swiss burger and crispy fries. Clean kitchen and organized, polite service and lots of diner type choices. Next up are the crispy onion rings. Call before go if you are late in the day, to check schedule. read more

Friday the 21st. August. Closed at lunchtime? Friends visiting from mainland wanted Ono burgers. What's up? Website says open on Fridays.

I wish I could love this burger but there was more lettuce than meat so the burger was pretty average. Very long wait too due to being shortstaffed. The fries were good. read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Cheese Burger - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

10/10 Perfection Simply put: Ono is Ono.. IYKYK The griddle at this place and the seasoning they use make the Pattie's delicious by themselves, but the bread and toppings take it to a whole 'nother level. You can tell the owner of this place has tinkered with the recipes here again and again to find the perfect balance of salty, savory and delicious. We had the Local Boy (teriyaki, pineapple burger) and the classic cheese... both were out of sight. This place is a must hit while on the island. Perfect island vibe. There's a little general store next door where u can buy beer and other goodies. read more

Duane's Ono Char Burger - Cheese Burger - Burgers Near Me - Anahola, Hawaii

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Upon arriving here at Kauai, I was eager for a mouthwatering Ono Burger, but to my dismay, I found out that they had been closed for weeks already, talk about a major disappointment! read more

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I'm so happy Duane's Ono-Char Burger has reopened! Different owners, but the menu is the same. Duane's Special burger is still my go to. Simply delicious! Tasty fries, but it's their onion rings that wowed me. Super crispy and not a bit greasy. The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but they have a cute little area set up with picnic tables with festive lights strung on the fence. FYI - there are no longer public restrooms available in the back. read more

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I passed by this spot a ton when I lived here and I never tried it till today. While the charred Kauai beef patties were def ono, that's where the compliments stop. The nui nui (double beef) only came with shredded lettuce and a slice of tomato. Das it. No cheese or condiments. $15. Fries? $6.99 for a single portion. Not the best way to spend $20+. read more

New owner, and the hours have been limited, as they are family owned and busy at home, too! STILL the same great burger! Crispy on the outside. Lots of topping choices. Always busy. Be prepared to wait. And they made be closed at any time. Don't answer the phone much. read more

Great burgers, good service, and a wonderful place to kick back and have a late afternoon burgers. Been going to this place for years.

Great burgers and a corn dog. Lots of milkshakes ordered but we didn't get one. Everyone was happy with their orders. read more

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Went on a Sunday, was trying to call them as early as 1045-11am (as that's what time it says they open) to expedite our order and make it to the beach faster. The chef finally answered after 50 rings, said there is no cashier so he can't take orders. Went down, people waiting in line. Still no cashier until about 11:30am. Ordered and waited for our food for about 45 minutes. Pros: Happy to see them open again -- new owners Leilani salt, yummy! Accepts credit card Friendly staff Cons: Long wait High prices considering the size of burger Canned mushrooms for mushroom burgers---hoped for fresh mushrooms read more

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