Best island food I've found in WA state. Much better than the chain that's also out there. Garlic chicken is incredible! Family that owns it are the sweetest! read more

I was disappointed in the portions for the meals esp the appetizers and sides...the rice and mac salad looked like 1 small scoop..appetizers were small and disappointing..it sad cause i ate here around 2021 and i was impressed..also drinks were watered down and not sweet..bill was around $125 but i felt i would've had a better experience at the local LnL.. read more

The best Hawaiian Food In The PNW! A staple in the federal way community for well over 15+ Years. The food is cooked from the soul! I promise you need to come check them out for yourself! 10/10! Service is amazing! Great welcoming! Ambiance takes you to another place! read more

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This place is truly a hidden gem. You walk in and are immediately transported to a Hawaii luau minus the band. I heard they used to have one playing. Its an older quaint place, family owned and ran. We were seated and offered drinks. I chose the poke for an appetizer & it was packed with so much flavor. The Hawaiian BBQ Special was 10/10 with the meats beef, lolli chicken & kalua pork. The macaroni salad was sooo comforting & i ended with a lava cake. It was a bit overcooked so no lava came out but still spongy & tasty. read more

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Upon entering you're greeted with a Hawaiian vibe. The restaurant is full of colorful decors and the kids love it. Family owned it appears. I got the family combo here which was a lot of food for the price of $47. The portion was big but the rice wasn't enough for the portions. The Kalua pig I was looking forward to; good texture but sadly slightly bland. That was the downfall. The chicken was good but needed more sauce as well cause bland otherwise as well. I like the katsu the most. The mac salad also a good choice. The gyoza to me automatic gave away store brought. I had the exact one from the store ones and it's a flavor that you don't forget. The service itself was good and the owner was quite informative as well. read more

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Great food great people just to expansive outside clean inside clean and the side app are good

Hidden gem ! Leianna greeted us with a smile amd gave quick and attentive service throughout the meal. Food was absolutely delicious. Served hot, fresh and well plated. This will be one of our regular spots now. Highly recommend ! read more

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Been going here a long time. Done their catering and many family meals. They take care of you with aloha. Picked up big dinner tonight with spam musubi, chicken trio, pork lau lau, short ribs, haupia pie. Broke da mout. Mahalo! read more

One word : Fulfilled! Ambiance is excellent. Feels like you went to Hawaii. Service is great! Food is 10/10. Food can filled you up very quick. Portion is big. Pack with much flavors. Definitely recommendations for locals. read more

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Came in with a group of friends recently. Hadn't been here in a year or so...not my favorite place but since the friends were picking- this is what it was. I had the loli chicken. Tasty, but dry (as it was the last time I came here). The rice was dry. The mac salad was undercooked and hard. So disappointing. Portions were small- which is fine when the food is this mediocre. As someone with Hawaii roots...dis ain't it. read more

How do I begin! It's a small place with a BIG vibe! The decorations are really cool and inviting even if you just stopped in for a small bite you almost want to stay just to look around. The service is great the staff were very nice and professional. The food was outstanding! I had the spam musubi and a poke bowl with a side of mac salad. My wife had the Hawaiian style bbq chicken all of it was fresh and delicious and the price was more than fair. read more

Pac Island Grill - Bbq chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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Incredible food, really nice people! An absolute must try. The island chicken trio is the best Hawaiian food I have ever consumed. It's feels silly to write but their island slaw is SO good, I could eat a pound of it. read more

We've been going here for so many years - over 15 years at least. The food has been consistently solid. Since we now live further away, we don't get to enjoy their Hawaiian food as much as we'd like to. Ordered takeout for all of us and it was like music to my soul. You can't go wrong with mochi chicken - light, crispy and marinated just right -gingery but not too overpowering. Reminds me of kaarage chicken but different coating. One thing we didn't like as much as the lolli chicken. I thought it was rather dry. Also the beef had lots of specs of black bits on it. The portions are just right too. The cost has significantly gone up though. I remember the good ole days when the combo was just about $11/12. Also, not sure if they still do this but I remember they had singers on the weekends. The service is always great. Since we've been here so many times, I feel like we know the ladies. Parking is easy peasy too and right off the freeway. Thank you for giving us the aloha spirit! We will be back. read more

Pac Island Grill - Take out, 11/23 - Barbeque Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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Best Hawaiian food in the area by FAR. This is our go to spot every time. The garlic chicken is a must, so flavorful and crispy. Orange chicken, miso salmon, kalua pork, etc. everything is perfect! read more

GAVE ME FOOD POISONING!!! Came here because of the good reviews and our friends that live in the area have been wanting to try. Ordered 5 meals. All in all the food was bland and not noteworthy. Now here come the complaints: We all ordered Loli loli chicken which is supposed to be their signature. They didn't seem to be grilled as they had no char or flavor and they didn't have any sort of seasoning or sauce. I also ordered a miso glazed salmon and that was a huge mistake. The salmon smelled a bit too fishy (which is odd for me to say because I eat sea food all the time). I think that was my first sign not to eat at but once I took two bites and it tasted so sour and fishy like rotting fish. I knew it must have gone bad and I spit it out. Unfortunately I took two bites and one had gone down. I know it was the fish because everything that later came out smelled like that nasty fish. I won't elaborate further. Another bad note is the fish and salad had this weird white sauce that was just bad a complimented neither. Obviously won't be coming back here and I advise others to stay away. Stay safe everyone! read more

So yummy! We had the luxury of eating catered pac island grill. I just want to rave about the galbi short ribs! Wow, impressive. Sauce is not so sweet and not so salty, just right with little to minimal zero fat on it where you would just think it's steak quality. My favorite was the kuala pork because it was not overly oily and had a good amount of cabbage (which is my favorite!), lots of chunky meat everywhere in this dish. Incredibly and I forgetting juicy pork. I could eat 10 musubis from here and that's almost how many my child ate. Incredibly delicious! read more

Pac Island Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Had the ahi poke entree which was very flavorful and tender. I placed my order to go but would love to dine in next time. Very rustic Hawaiian decor, makes me miss the islands even more. The staff was very friendly and laid back as would be expected of in Hawaii. The only thing I wish would've been better is having been asked which salad to select. I would've gone with the mixed greens instead of the Hawaiian Mac. Looking forward to a return trip and picking a hot meal option from their very extensive menu. read more

Pac Island Grill - Ahi poke bowl/entree - Barbeque Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

This was our first time here. Food was okay. Kalbi short ribs were chewy. The kalua pork was flavorful but I've had better elsewhere. I'm used to the kalua pork being served with Napa cabbage. There was like one or two pieces mixed in. The dish itself was very heavy. Mochi chicken was nice fried pieces of chicken served with chili sauce for dipping. The inside was the restaurant was well decorated and it really transports you to somewhere tropical. Service was slow. We noticed someone who was seated after us had their order taken first so we were waiting for quite a bit. We probably won't be back. read more

Pac Island Grill - 30. Kalbi Short Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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I sincerely wanted to like this place because the people are so nice. But the food had no flavor. The Mac salad taste like pure mayonnaise :(. Inside is a nice vibe and customer service was A+. Sad about that food tho man... Loco Moco gravy had good flavor. I just think they could season everything more. All the meats specifically. Review is Coming from a place of love, I hope they do well and change some things fr. read more

Oh my goodness!! Today was our first time dining at Pac Island Grill. The food was delicious and the owner was so kind and informative! You can't go wrong eating at this pretty tropical restaurant; it felt like we were in Hawaii!! Jim, Judy and family read more

This is a fun little dining spot in Federal Way, if you are on the lookout for something different! This is a family owned, adorable Hawaiian restaurant, full of warm welcomes and fun atmosphere. The food is tasty, and you can't beat the vibe! I do miss the live music though!! Mele Kalikimaka! read more

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We catered my son's birthday party this past weekend and the food was absolutely out of this world and a huge hit with all our guests and kiddos; every single one of them was raving about the amazing food!! We got the Kalbi Shortribs, Coconut Prawns, Panko Mahi Mahi, and BBQ Loli Loli Chicken and they were all cooked to perfection and the taste was incredible. The only regret we have is that we didn't order more because folks kept going back for seconds and thirds. The pickup was also very smooth and quick. The food was ready for me to pickup at the time given and the restaurant has a very nice Hawaiian ambiance. We'll definitely be recommending Pac Island Grill to our friends and family for their next event. read more

The food was great, but the cashier was rude. I will not be going back to the spot as long as she works there.

My boyfriend and I came here this past week and we were stuffed by the end of it! We shared the Luau Platter which has two scoops of rice, lomi lomi salmon, mac salad, kahlua pork, teriyaki chicken, pork lau lau, and a small slice of haupia pie ($24). We also got a Pu Pu (appetizer) platter which has spam musubi, teriyaki chicken skewers, coconut shrimp, and lumpia. We originally wanted the 2-person Pu Pu platter for $11 but they gave us the 3-4 person size ($14) platter which was kinda weird considering there were only two of us. However, we also should've specified. The lau lau was soooo good! I have family in Hawaii, and this was just as authentic as the ones I get when I go visit them! They have strong taro leaf flavor and a nice fatty piece of pork (that you don't typically eat) but that gives flavor to the rest of the meat inside. The kahlua pork had a smokier flavor than the lau lau pork and so it was a nice variation of flavors. The only thing we didn't like was the lomi lomi salmon; neither of us are lomi lomi salmon lovers to begin with, but it was WAY too salty and so we couldn't even eat it. The Pu Pu platter was tasty as well- just more than we had planned to order. The coconut shrimp came with a coconut milk mayonnaise dipping sauce and the lumpia came with a sweet and sour sauce. I also thought the teriyaki chicken on the skewer had a stronger charred flavor than the one from the platter which I liked. My boyfriend liked the musubi, but he really got full after eating two (and well a lot of the other things). Service was great. The waitress came to refill our water multiple times and they were quick to serve. They also closed at 7 on a Wednesday night, but they let us stay a little after closing to finish eating which was nice of them. The atmosphere was fun with lots of Hawaiian decor and funny signs such as a "Just Maui-ed" license plate. Even the tables had a map of the islands which I thought was cool. The bathrooms were nice and clean too which was a plus. Overall: 4/5 for food, 5/5 for service & atmosphere read more

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I was greeted with a aloha and wonderful service. The young lady gave me great recommendations on the food and it was amazing. I had the Kailua pork with macaroni salad just like the island Mac. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. I felt like it was a piece of Hawaii on the mainland. Great small restaurant with island feeling. I definitely will be coming back.. read more

July of 22 I was staying in a hotel nearby this joint and I walked across the street and into the area this establishment was to be found, finding it closed for the day. Not sure what time that might've been, but the sun was up and it's was too early as far as I was concerned. Because that week I was just recovering from Covid I wasn't feeling overly ambitious during the next few days so I just went to another area Mexican food place where it was already known to be delicious and the young lady who served me was so profoundly beautiful it was no effort at all to make me want to eat something from there again. Today I down in Tacoma playing with my daughter Nicole (watching her enjoy the swings) in Wright Park while having a nice visit with my sister who lives in this area. Rain or bust. Nicole lives the swings. But hunger prevailed and Kim wasn't feeling well, so we'd headed north, seeking Jimmy John's for Nicole and something else for daddy, me. Recalling this place from memory I had to detour my planned path, to where a place, an unknown name was prodding me to find. Found. I parked and entered the restaurant to find a Hawaiian style place cluttered with every possible kitschy item that suggests (remember when Greg found TIKI?) my minds image of Hawaii and all it represents to myself. I see a sign stating to stay put until I can be seated. But I see only a table of four who were enjoying themselves and there meal. I hear a small voice saying welcome and come on in. Winding my way through the fronds of palm trees and tables I see a light in the distance and a small Asian woman beaming her bright welcome in the form of a smile. She introduces herself as Ray (sp?) and asks what I might be interested in, dine in or dine out. I briefly talked about some excellent poke' experiences as well as one not so much so. The menu was showing lots of BBQ items that were what I intended upon getting, but since I spotted Poke Bowl, had one destination. She offered a bit of guidance and I gave my order and was looking forward to what would happen next. The negative is notable but not enough so that I'd let it cloud my judgement. The floors were gross. Sticky everywhere I stepped, I was pretty certain was also tainted with something sweet that wasn't cleaned recently or certainly not thoroughly. The place is so cluttered that if I didn't enjoy my food (which I most certainly did) I might not return. And if I were to return, I'll be hoping the floor being so foul, would be a one day type thing. But the fish was greasy smelling. Nothing off putting at all the rice was tasty and freshly cooked. The coleslaw was delicious. Had there been more options for filling out the bowl with edemame or sprouts etc, that would be great. As it was, I fully enjoyed every bite and was not feeling happy when I knew the final bite was like awakening from a good dream. read more

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Loved the coconut shrimp and pork. Was told that this is different from L&L and was not disappointed. Would try again. read more

Pac Island Grill - 4. Seafood Special - Barbeque Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

I would rate this place a 2.5-3 I did not eat any of the meat, but my other party of 3 did. Some of the meats were more on the bland side - the steak and Mochiko chicken. I had the surf and surf plate (fried mahi, coconut shrimp, and sub salmon) the salmon was a little over cooked for my preference. On the up side the guys really liked the garlic chicken and said it was really good. Portions were also plenty but the rice portion compared to the meat was on the small side. The customer service did not have aloha. If you're craving Hawaiian food this is an okay spot to go. Maybe it's better for others and our palates may differ! Food: 2.5 Service: 3 read more

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I cannot believe I have never been to this establishment. It has literally been in federal way for years. I was headed to the dollar store and I did a random Yelp search for food because I had no idea what I had a taste for. Deciding what to eat daily has an adult has to be one of those most difficult task. Can I just say Hawaiian food always wins. The lady at the front was super sweet and patient. We stared at the menu for awhile because there were so many things to choose from. We couldn't find the place at first because Google maps sent us behind the building. We were sad and thought maybe it was shut down like many other restaurants during corona. Any who! I had the short ribs and prawns as A combo and musubi. My partner had the same combo and my niece had the garlic chicken. Everything was absolutely delicious. How do I know? Because I tasted everyone's food. She also brought the food out to me and told me that they used to have live music on Saturday's. I cannot wait to return when life is somewhat normal. read more

Good foood plenty of food full. Hawaiian time brah be patient here. Good for groups plenty of room. I'll be back. Serving beer n wine. Look for the delivery vans in parking lot read more

Catered a luncheon from this restaurant. It was a great treat from the normal work lunch fair. The staff was very helpful and happy to let us do a last minute order. This place is a hidden gem! read more

Good food! I would like to see more traditional and more healthier options dishes. Service was not so good! They are short tempered and don't smile or greet. Ambiance was a little outdated old. Needs a little work to clutter the area. So worries me won't how their kitchen looks like. read more

I'm sad to say, after yelping and hoping this was going to be a good hawaiian restaurant the menu showed pretty pricey plate options i had high hopes... I ordered the spam musubi $6.99 and I believe $16.99 for a you pick 2 plate with rice and Mac salad was a bit disappointing.... Spam musubi comes with 2 pieces and it says egg, so im expecting one whole egg at least sliced and possibly cut into half to put into the two, but nope you get two puny slices of a part of an egg in the musubi, for $6.99 that hardly warrants the price, and the spam slice was so thinly sliced are they really trying to stretch the cost of materials...i was shocked... For the plate I got the bbq lolli chicken and katsu chicken was not good , the BBQ chicken was with breast meat which is not common so it was kind of hard to eat, the chicken had burnt bits which I literally was busy ripping off, so I got a slice or two down before I gave up. The katsu was nothing special either, at least they give you katsu sauce, very vinegary and strong, overpowering to make up for a lack of flavor in the katsu altogether... Mac salad i thought would be the saving grace but a bit off and a ton of mayo for sure... The customer service wasn't anything special the girl at the front was bored and couldn't really be bothered... For the price and the reviews I was expecting it to be way better than the L&L, I would rather go to L&L... read more

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The food quality and taste are below average while the prices are on par with others. Definitely worth skipping.

How have I not reviewed Pac Island Grill yet? I've been 3 times so far and loved it every time. The decor is absolutely great. I immediately feel like I'm on vacation when I walk in. The ahi poke appetizer and meals are great. Miso glazed salmon was also a great choice. Very filling and delicious flavor. The macaroni salad I love. One day, I wanted some miso soup to start. The server suggested some rice in it so I said okay. I did not like that. Ruined the soup. Believe it or not, I have not tried the Spam dish yet which seems really popular. #soon read more

I stopped by a couple of weeks ago and got a couple deserts to go Haupia Pie and Pineapple upside Daren cake . Both were good but I thought a bit on the small side. I was excited to see they had Hamburger Steak with Gravy and grilled onions on the menu so tonight I ordered 2 to go. The gravy was good but the hamburger steak was tasteless. It come with Mac salad that had some kind of mayo but way too much, not really Hawaiian style as far as I was concerned. I also got 2 lumpia and I must say they were the smallest I have ever had. L&L and Saimin Says are much better. I'm sorry but was hoping for a better dinner but was really let down. read more

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Although we did not get to go to their physical location, we got a chance to try this delicious homemade meal at the Hawaiian Festival Sept 2022 by the Space Needle! They were one of the many vendors there. Everything was so great and not so salty, which I was so thankful for! We got to enjoy all the hula dancers and lovely traditional music being played on stage while enjoying our meal on the grass. *Tasty Hawaiian Combo Meal - filled with Smoked Kalua Pork, Grilled BBQ Loli Loli Chicken, @spambrand Musubi, Passion Fruit Juice + Strawberry Guava Nectar, of course dessert of Hawaiian Butter Mochi Thank you so much for putting all the love into this! read more

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I was missing home so decided to stop to check out the place. First thing you notice is Tiki's everywhere. Second thing I noticed was the price. Bruh, I just left Oahu. Aient no way I'm paying damn near 30 for a Hawaiian combo plate lunch Lau Lau and Kauila pig. So I order a 8 dollar musbi. Was super hunger so I got in my car toke one bite and it fell apart. Ate another and it fell apart too. Note to self make it right at home. read more

Bringin me back to the islands. Nice soothing music sets a great tone for the ambiance which is very peaceful. The service is spot on with greeting, seating , providing time to explore the menu to ordering. Hawaiian ice tea delicious, spam Musubi on point, Pu-Pu plater perfect, adobo fried riced killied it, Kalua Pork Sliders a must. Overall definitely Worth a trip to Federal Way fo sho. Mahalo read more

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We love this place! Fun Ambiance! Totally recommend the chicken. Makes a fun date night. Service is always been nice.