While I had gotten some different for lunch, my friends each ordered a plate of shrimp from Jenny's…read moreShrimp. I'm normally not the biggest fan of shrimp, so I don't usually gravitate towards it. But I wish I wasn't so stubborn because the few bites I had of both the Butter Garlic Shrimp and Spicy Garlic Shrimp completely changed my mind. Since I'm not the biggest spice person, I preferred the butter garlic option. The shrimps aren't peeled, but they're butterflied, which makes them much easier to peel. The shell itself is packed with flavor, though, so I recommend sucking it before removing. The rice was flavorful, and the salad on the side was refreshing. I simply regret not ordering a plate of shrimp for myself. I'm a lazy person and don't like peeling shrimp, but this was worth peeling for.

BACKGROUND ON JENNY'S SHRIMP:…read more Jenny's Shrimp Truck began as a small, family-run business with a simple mission: to serve the freshest, most flavorful shrimp on the North Shore. Jenny, the founder, was inspired by the rich seafood culture of Hawaii and wanted to share her love for local flavors with the community. Armed with a secret garlic butter recipe passed down through generations, she set out to create something truly special. In the early days, Jenny's food truck was nothing more than a converted van with a makeshift kitchen, parked along the scenic roads of Haleiwa. She focused on using locally sourced shrimp, ensuring that every plate was as fresh as possible. Word quickly spread about the delicious shrimp dishes, and soon, both locals and tourists were lining up to get a taste. JENNY'S SHRIMP TRUCK MISSION STATEMENT: A Taste of Hawaiian Paradise Nestled in the heart of Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jenny's Shrimp Truck is a must-visit destination for seafood lovers looking for a true taste. BACKGROUND ON VISIT: This was part of our Dole Plantation/Haleiwa tour that we signed up for. Lunch wasn't provided so this was on our own dime. CREDIT CARDS: They're accepted, but they tack on a transaction fee. RESTROOM: There's a restroom next door. AMBIANCE/DECOR: Not much ambiance, but they do have tables and chairs setup in their covered patio. SERVICE: Service was alright. Didn't take long for our food to come out. FOOD OF CHOICE: Garlic shrimp plate which came with rice and a slice of pineapple. Enjoyed the shrimp. It was quite tasty and easy to peel. I had a nice time eating the rice with their signature garlic sauce. SHRIMP TRUCK FOR THOUGHT: I would love to come back to have it again.

Same great garlic sauce on the shrimp but shrimp were smaller and not as succulent. Still good but…read morenot as good as before Still sweet garlicky buttery flavor. They give the same amount of rice. This time around, went on a Sunday in July; took over 45 min from ordering to getting the food. Difficult to get a seat. There's a sign that they didn't have the spice version available because they were short staff. However, they gave chili sauce. Finding a parking spot in the shared lot was quick; they still charge $2 to park.

First time trying Giovanni's. Had lunch here from sharks cove. Order on the window and waited about…read more10-15 min. Very small sitting area and everyone seems to be enjoying their food. We ordered the scampi plate and lemon and butter. The scampi was good oozing with butter and garlic. The lemon and butter is plain shrimp with a butter on the side to dip your shrimp. Overall it was okay. Nothing too exciting about it, but that we can say that we tried it.

Amazingly friendly service. Drinks are $3, sandwiches $7. The ham and cheese comes with lettuce and…read moretomato and avocado. As well as bacon! Nice convenient location.

So incredibly good!!!! The two people running the place are so kind, it's very reasonably priced…read moreas well! Bring cash since they don't accept credit... and if you're skydiving, I'd suggest sitting somewhere in high winds to avoid flies coming over. Great food!

Do not miss out on a Hawaiian bowl or a burrito here ---- AHHHHHHmazing…read more 2nd visit in 4 days.

Stopped by on a Saturday morning and opted to order online ahead, luckily we did because when we…read morecame in to pick up our order, there was a line maybe 3-4 people ahead that hadn't ordered or been seated yet. Maybe they were short staffed this day? By the time a worker came over and asked if anyone was here for online pick up, I was the only one luckily so I was able to get our order and go. We got a smoothie, two burritos and the biscuits and gravy. One of our burritos were on the oily side and was dripping a lot of oil when we ate it. The salsa that comes with them is a nice touch! I'd prob return to give them another try if I'm in the area!

Back again! First I want to say, the food is delicious! We had the loco moco again. We also had a…read morefried ahi katsu fish burger with taro bun and chili aioli. That was was spectacular. It was crunchy. The fries were pipping hot and very tasty. We also tried a plate with some nice poke and coconut shrimp. The food is good quality and hits the spot. The problem was the amount of time it took to make and deliver the food to the customers. There were two people in the truck. It was as if they were cooking one thing at a time. It look at least an hour and there were not even that many people in line waiting. One woman was taking orders and the man was cooking. The woman said it was her first or second day but in the time my husband ordered, my other child and I walked around for twenty minutes looking for other options (I wanted garlic shrimp, and they did not offer that on their menu), I went across the way after our walk, ordered a meal, got my meal, and sat there waiting to eat and it still look half an hour for the rest of the family to receive their orders. It was absolutely ridiculous. As another patron stated on Yelp, perhaps they should have stopped taking orders if they could not keep up. Love the food here, but not sure I would recommend my family coming back next time.

First time visiting Hawaii and we made the drive to the North Shore based on recommendations to try…read moreHaleiwa Seafood -- and it was absolutely worth it. We ordered the Ahi Poke Bowl and the Loco Moco, and both were incredibly satisfying and flavorful. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and exactly the kind of local food experience we were hoping for. If you're heading to the North Shore, definitely make time to stop here. You won't regret it.

I got the spicy shrimp combo and pineapple shrimp combo plates. They were delicious. I will be…read moredreaming about this shrimp when I go back home. The spicy shrimp wasn't too spicy, I would say it is less spicy than hot cheetos. The pineapple shrimp was my fav for sure! Rib was good too, nice and tender. I dipped the rib into the shrimp sauce because the sauce is really good.

Sometimes the underdog wins big! Hono's turned out to be the champ. We had both Hono's and…read moreGiovanni's. The pro tip is to get the extra shrimp and skip Giovanni's. I also have a positive review of them so I'm not bias. This is just better imho. I'm a week late on the review, but better late than never. Food (5 stars) + Extra shrimp upgrade for a few bucks? Huge portion, bigger shrimp, perfectly balanced flavors--not drowned in butter. Great presentation too! + Hot sauce with a sweet kick--absolutely complementary. + Kalbi plate was tender and delicious--sweet, savory, and bone-in goodness. Service/Ambiance (5 stars) + Quick service, easy seating right in front of their truck, no confusion. + Personal touch with celebrity signatures on the truck--BTS included! (Not that I know much about them, but pretty cool) ~ Parking here is $2 and $5 in another lot about a block away. We paid the $5 to support the local community. This is the one I'll rave about! When I'm back, Hono's is my first stop. And yes, check out that BTS autograph!

First timer here. Absolute gas. I got a whole chicken, cut. Waited a half hour. Smashed the entire…read morething to my dome. Can't speak for the sides, but the chicken itself was seasoned perfectly. Not overly salty which I really love. They were using big block quality mesquite wood charcoal for it and I noticed they actually put love into every chicken. I liked seeing them care about the flies and try and do what they could do keep them away. The vibes are chill and the food is on point. People saying that it needs more seasoning just didn't order correctly. You can order extra mother's seasoning for it, or buy your own Ray's seasoning to put on. Slit you like salt so much, In suggest salt packets in your purse or wallet. Some people like to taste the flavor of the meat. Cheers!

Ray's Kiawe Broiled Chicken is a local favorite that has a pretty intense following. Many people…read morecome here to enjoy the chicken. It is literally cooked outside on a nice fire. Waited in line for a little bit and maybe about 30 minutes our chicken was done. Ordered just a whole chicken to try and this was my first time having it. The seasoning is light and the chicken is juicy. I would say this actually tasted pretty alright. But I think I like mine slightly saltier or seasoned more. But overall if you ever see this off the road you should stop by and try it out.

I had never been here before when it was under a different name but we both thought the pizza was…read morepretty solid! The crust was good and not soggy on the underside and the sourdough flavor was great. We got the honey goat pizza which, if you're hungry, is a really good size for two people to share. Goat cheese paired really well with the local honey. We got the slush to snack on since we hadn't eaten yet that day and it was decent. We wish they'd put more honey but we see why people like it. Service was friendly and quick, no complaints! It's a cute little north shore truck, pretty Haleiwa. Would recommend if you're on that side!

This place is not as Wicked Good as it used to be. I've given it a few trips because I wanted to be…read moresure that I wasnt just nostalgic for the old ownership/name. But its been a steady decline and drop in quality. This is specifically for the Haleiwa location. I've been to the Kailua location once right after they opened; experience was similar but they just opened. Biggest problem: they cant put out food in a timely manner. 30+ min wait for a pizza when there is only one other customer there and 3 employees in the truck. Pizza should not take that long. Pizza: Its OK pizza. The most recent one I got was their Hawaiian (pictured). Very greasy. Pizza is small, one is not going to be a meal for two people. At $23 bucks, its definitely pricey for what you're getting. Sourdough crust has good taste but it either didnt cook all the way through or the grease soaked through and it was a little spongy. Slush: My other problem. Used to be unbelievably good and unique. But the consistency has changed. I Regularly find big ice chunks. It used to be smooth, full-flavored, could taste the fruit; no more. You can get much better just straight ShaveIce with natural fruit flavor at dozens of places on the island. It's a bummer. Ive been a customer since it was a dude and his girlfriend slinging honey slush out of farmers marker tents. As much as I want it to be, Its just not as good anymore.

The garlic butter shrimp were amazing. Too bad I didn't get to try everything on their menu, but…read moreeverything looks delicious.

Omg this place is so good. My husband and I got the garlic and lemon pepper shrimp. We were making…read moreyummy noises throughout the meal. The service was friendly and quick. Its the best meal so far this trip to Oahu. We plan to come back one more time before we go back home! Will make this a must go to each time we visit.

Super delicious mushroom burger, fries were killer good. Service was great, the time they took to…read moremake my burger and fries was worth the short wait.

There's something about island-made food that carries a little extra heart -- and Haleʻiwa Burgers…read morehas it in every bite. No fancy frills, no over-the-top hype. Just good food, made with real hands and real care. I ordered the Mushroom Burger, and it honestly changed the game for me. The patty was juicy and seasoned just right, layered with sautéed mushrooms that added this deep, earthy flavor -- like comfort cooked slow. The melted cheese pulled everything together in perfect balance, and the toasted bun held its own without ever getting in the way. Every bite was messy in the best way -- the kind you have to close your eyes for and just feel. The vibe here? Pure aloha. You walk in and feel like you've been here before -- like this is where everyone goes when they just need a good meal and a moment to breathe. The staff are chill, friendly, and full of that easy local kindness that can't be faked. It's the kind of place where time slows down -- where you sit outside, taste the salt in the air, and let the flavors remind you how good life can be in its simplest form. Final Thoughts: Haleʻiwa Burgers isn't just about burgers -- it's about the feeling after the last bite. That quiet, content, "yeah, this is it" kind of happiness.