I'm in The Dalles for work and I was hungry for something besides the usual. I pulled up door dash and saw Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ. When I was young, I had the opportunity to live on Oahu with my dad when he was called up for active duty at MCB Kaneohe Bay in 2002 and have had many plate lunches while I was there. I got the Big Kahuna; from the first bite I was instantly transported back in time and across the pacific to Oahu to Hawai'i. Mac Salad was amazing, proteins were perfect, and the rice is better than my own sticky rice. Cole slaw was phenomenal, tangy, zesty, crisp and crunchy and those Hawaiian chips were absolutely delicious. Mahalo. read more

Good food, delicious and cozy seating. Adequate choice with fast delivery of the food. Will go back for more read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - Pork, rice and salad - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

The food was very reasonable for this style, fresh and yummy. Service was quick and accurate and they brought it to our table. Reasonably quiet on a Tuesday early afternoon. We'd come back. read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - The Big Kahuna. We had leftovers. - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

We enjoyed Lilo's. We tried the Huli huli chicken, salmon bento box and Big Kahuna. Everything was amazing. The chicken competes with the best we've had. I would highly recommend if you're looking for good food at a good price. read more

Second time here. Table was clean but I noticed it was shiny so upon closer inspection it was actually sticky. read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - Table was clean but sticky. I had to clean it properly myself. - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

We're traveling for our own 2025 Jubilee Pilgrimage, my husband and I, and we stopped in The Dalles for lunch, on our way to SE USA, destination of our pilgrimage. We wanted something 'beef' and Lilo's popped up on YELP and it was highly rated. The menu items were explained carefully by staff, we selected what we wanted and decided to take out and had a very nice picnic in our car. We ordered the Big Kohuna: chicken, pork, beef, 2 scoops rice, two scoops of macaroni. And pineapple, guava and orange drink. Everything tasted has one would expect from a Hawaiian restaurant. It was all good! Next time: I'll order the Bento! The restrooms were quite clean. read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - Big Kohuna, after we've had some already. - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

I had the teriyaki beef plate, and the beef was amazing, my wife did not enjoy the teriyaki chicken, the staff was really nice. The place seemed to be bumping in the prices were reasonable. I would come back again. read more

Ordered to pick up. Cute place. Nice greeting. Poke was good. Reasonable in price with portion. Sub salad vs macaroni. Second entree chicken teriyaki. My guest said it was okay. Nice portion. I'd try the pork next visit. Easy street parking. Order ready on time. read more

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Every time I go to Lilo's and order or I order the teriyaki salmon is so good food there is amazing

When: Saturday, April 27th; Party of 2 Adults, 1:00 pm Ambiance: When my wife and I arrived for a late lunch, this eatery was full with patrons dining on their Saturday lunches. It was a mixed crowd of families with children and couples. There is ample seating for about 30+ guests. Parking is primarily on-street parking. There is a public parking lot about a couple of blocks away. Service: Staff member upfront was efficient and cordial. She took your order and brought it out to your table when it was ready. She also picked up empty dishes & cups and wiped the tables. Hint: when your done eating & drinking, clean-up of after your done and bring your baskets and cups to the trash bin and utility cart. (That's the Hawaiian way). Food: My wife ordered the Teri Chicken plate and I ordered a Cheeseburger & Fries basket. My wife asked me: "Why did you order Cheeseburger and Fries, when you can get that anywhere". That is true, but as a former Island of Oahu resident, some of the best places to have burgers is at these Hawaiian eateries. Lilo's Cheeseburger & crinkle cut fries did not disappoint, it definitely hit the spot. read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - Cheeseburger with Krinkle cut Fries... This burger was pretty good. It definitely hit the spot. - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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Good place for Hawaiian food. Has all the good classics like Mac salad and coleslaw. The Teriyaki chicken was killer however the ahi was cooked so be aware. This is a place I would frequent. read more

Best hawaiian BBQ in the area. Great flavor and simply delicious well smoked meats. Some good sauces to accompany and of course the Mac salad. Oh yeah! read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - The Big Kahuna. Yummm - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

My go to for years ! Always has been always will be, anything on menu is tasty I always go for the big kahuna, Last nite for a change had the poke which will be having again!! Thanks for being here! read more

Their green curry & fried tofu is BANGIN yum yum yum Service is awesome as well! Lucky to find good curry in The Dalles read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - Green curry plate with fried tofu - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

This place makes the most filling meals! I cannot eat here often as my wife doesn't like it as much as I do but I love it!

Great portion size, super fresh and delicious meal. We had the Big Kahuna and it fed two hungry adults. Split a mud pie too! Eat here.

Food was pretty good. The ambiance could use a little work, especially since we needed to serve ourselves with sauces and table bussing. I'd be willing to give it a second shot next time we are in town, but only 3 stars for me this time. read more

Wow! Amazing food they offer here. Flavorful and satisfying. Vegetarians are welcome Serving size and pricing were decent. The staff that took our order was friendly and helpful. Environment was casual. The place was clean and open. Street parking wasn't too bad. We'll definitely comeback here! Highly recommended! read more

I was excited to try this place but was bummed with the service (grumpy guy at register for no apparent reason) and quality of the Huli Huli chicken. I guess I expected slow cooked shredded protein but got a smoked thigh that was rubbery at best. Rice was over cooked but the Mac salad was the saving grace. Felt the price was ok but it would be hard for me to come back again. Felt dark an uninviting when I walked in. Hope others have a better experience. I like what The Dalles is doing and give a lot of credit to business owners coming in to bring new things to the downtown area. read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - Huli Huli Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

I had the steak sandwich. I'm not a fan of whole large pieces of steak in my sandwich. I like when the meat is chopped up for easier eating. I found it a little difficult to eat this sandwich. I took one bite and a large piece of steak came out. I got the regular sauce and that was a little sweet for me. The pork and the mac salad were both good. Busy place. Nice vibe and food was good. Just my personal preference on the steak sandwich. read more

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Overall: Really flavorful, large portions and reasonable cost. Our family of 2.5 (mom, dad and toddler) ordered the Big Kahuna plate, Tofu bento (yakisoba), and a side of steamed veggies to share -- and ended up with leftovers. Our order came out in decent time, given how many people were coming in to order and grab takeout at the same time we were there. The meats were all top-notch, yakisoba still sizzling on arrival and as others have stated here - the Mac salad is FANTASTIC. I've never liked Mac salad so much....and I love Mac salad. The interior could use some updating. It looks like it was possibly a pizza place or Mexican restaurant prior to Lilo's moving in? They've added a couple tiki guys and other Hawaiian-y decor but that's just on top of what was there it seems. The space didn't feel super welcoming and the service was "meh." But again, the food is bomb! read more

Very good Kalua pork and sticky rice. Excellent mac salad. Iced tea and juice drink very tasty. Very well satisfied.

We ended up stopping in The Dalles for lunch on our way to Depoe Bay. We stopped at LILO's Hawaiian Barbecue and it's legit great food! I ordered the Huli-Huli chicken with Mac salad and yakisoba noodles and my husband got the Kalua pork with rice and Mac salad, then he ordered the mud pie and POG to drink. The chicken was juicy, tender, and flavorful. The noodles were good as was the Mac salad. My husband's pork was so tasty! I'm not sure which one I liked more! The POG was a fresh mix, not out of a can, and I could easily drink a gallon of it. Mud pie came out frozen so we could only eat a bite or two, but those bites were promising. We'll wait for it to thaw a bit before we eat it. I absolutely recommend stopping here and giving it a try! read more

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It's been I a while since I visited, but theirs is the best garlic chicken I've had. I look forward to visiting again soon

I was quite impressed with this gem! I ordered the BBQ chicken with veggies and the food was delicious! The service was friendly and accommodating to my "no carb" diet and helped me decide what to order. Food was great and service was friendly, I look forward to visiting again read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

A very casual restaurant with the usual island decorations and background music. Soft island colors used on the walls with a big beach mural gives a sense of 'being there'. The food is awesome and plentiful! Very tasty and sauced just right. read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - Seating for any size group. - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

We don't see Hawaiian cuisine in South Florida so we went to LILO's out of curiousity. Glad we did. The chicken was superb - nicely seasoned and perfectly cooked. The macaroni salad was the best I have ever had. Nice people, food came out promptly, fairly priced. Warning -- the portions are huge! I ordered the smaller of two plates and it was plenty! read more

We love Hawaiian bbq but this place was mediocre. My daughter ordered the chicken yakisoba and it was just ok. I ordered the same but in shrimp and it was the same. My husband ordered the captains platter and it was very expensive I think $22 or something close to that and he said it was ok but the portions were very small. read more

I had the Kalua pork lunch and loved it. Nice sized portion. Wife had Huli chicken sandwich. Messy but very tasty. Nice crispy fries.

Stopped by on our way through town. Very laid back casual eating spot with knowledgeable and friendly staff, generous portions, fair prices, and flavorful Hawaiian dishes! LOVED seeing the outdoor smoker by the front door. Would absolutely recommend the kalua pig plate! Subbed coleslaw for the Mac salad to make gluten-free... it was the only coleslaw I've ever actually liked (not usually a fan, but will pretty much eat anything in front of me). My guests also had the teriyaki chicken and ginger beef-- both raved! It was a very quick location from the freeway, but honestly, this is the kind of place you go out of your way for, anyway. Full menu available on the Facebook page (see photos attached). read more

Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ - Full menu available on their Facebook page - Hawaiian Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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Found this place on Yelp and gave it a try. It's a small piece of Hawaii in downtown The Dalles. The interior looks like an old Mexican restaurant that somebody added tiki's, surf boards and other Hawaiian trinkets. Add some Hawaiian music and it works. I went for lunch and tried the kalua pork plate. Comes with rice and macaroni salad just like on the Islands. My simple summary is that it did not taste like I remembered. Reminded me more of just bbq pork as it had a sauce on it. Still good but definitely was cooked in a put out back for hours on end (obviously). People on the Islands say to use liquid smoke and this did not seem like it was. Service was good and atmosphere was pleasant. The food was tasty but not exactly what I expected. Still worth going and trying some other items. read more

Very good options for nonmeat eaters as well as meat eaters. Fresh cooked hot food with fresh made ice tea. Did take out-it was good. read more

We've been to Hawaii the last four years. My wife's family is from the Big Island. I have to say I was pleasurably surprised with Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ. First of all I loved their mac salad. It was on point. I liked it better than say the mac salad at Rainbow Drive-In in Honolulu. Their kalua pork tasted good with their hot sauce. Their beef was also excellent. It was a little less enamored with their huli chicken but it wasn't bad. The rice wasn't mushy, it was perfect. To top it off the people working were super nice. They let us sample the meats before we tried them. Four enthusiastic stars! read more

Fresh homemade authentic food. Everything was delicious and their prices are great. Yum!

Very clean, consistent, and always delicious! A must while in The Dalles! Ahi Poke plate is my favorite. My husband usually grabs the Big Kahuna and is always happy! read more

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Far the yummy place there best bbq in town love the p.o.g must!! Try , the people there are so welcoming friendly staff, the place is vary nice and clean read more

This is the farthest from Authenticity I've ever experienced. The food wasn't horrific, but it wasn't great either! If anything, it was edible. As an Islander (and "food critic"/foodie), when it comes to this type of food.. there are great and high expectations! And LILO's in no way at all exemplified it. Those who've given this place 5 stars (let alone more than One), either have no idea what they're talking about or have no sense of palate. This is not belittling anyone there, I'm sure they're good people.. this is just an honest review. I suggest you either shut it down and cook something else, or respect the culture enough to do some research, travel and immerse yourself into the culture so that when making/cooking this kinds of food (or Any food for that matter), Respect & reverence- Moreover Authenticity, is wonderfully flavored and tasted in the food! Respect read more

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Amazing food. Big portions! Didn't even know this place was there! Perfect place to stop on the way to E WA

It's surprising to find a good Hawaiian place in The Dalles, but Lilo's was a tasty find. The space is not impressive and feels tired and blah, but we gobbled up our plate lunches. read more

Is it good? Looks like it probably could be, but I'll likely never know. They were closed during regular hours on a regular (early) evening. Just had a sign on the door that said they were quitting early that day and the next. After I drove there just to try it, with two little kids and we all know what a pain it can be to pull an audible there. Be open during your posted hours--it's business 101. read more