I found this place completely by accident after being invited to dinner by the manager's mother. Honestly, that's the kind of accident I hope keeps happening. They opened with beef tartare that ruined me for every other beef tartare I've ever had. The osso buco is legendary. Then came the double cheeseburger... and I need everyone to understand that I don't hand out compliments like ketchup packets. This is, without question, the best burger I've ever eaten. It's so good it makes you want a cigarette afterward--and I don't even smoke. I've come back many times just for that burger because nothing else I've tried on Hawaiʻi Island or Oʻahu comes close. Their tater tots have developed their own fan club, and the little bar with beer, wine, and cocktails makes it dangerously easy to linger. The staff is consistently warm and welcoming. After being away for six weeks because of a family emergency, one of my first stops after returning was this burger. It was still outstanding, but I did notice the beef patty seemed about a third to nearly half thinner than I remembered. At around $20, that's noticeable. I'm hoping it was just an off day because this place has earned enough goodwill for me to give it another shot. Don't overlook the butcher shop itself. The meat quality is miles beyond what you'll find in a grocery store. I bought their ground beef for a ragù alla Bolognese, and it was so spectacular that I went back specifically to buy more for homemade burgers. Bottom line: this is one of the hidden gems of the island. Come for the butcher shop, stay for the burger, and if you leave without wondering whether you should light an imaginary post-burger cigarette, we clearly ordered different meals. read more

If you drive around the big island you will see lots of cattle just out grazing. I really wanted to try local Hawaii grass fed beef while on the big island. Waimea Butcher Shop is a good place to try them, (it is also a restaurant)! You will be served with warm & friendly service. I found out that I enjoy the taste of fresh grass fed beef, while my family did not. They did not think the meat was fatty or tender enough. This is because grass fed cows are much leaner and don't have their feed come to them. Anyway, I enjoyed my dining experience here and if you're curious, you should definitely come and give it a try! If you're inclined and know how to cook a mean steak, and staying somewhere with a kitchen, grab your supplies here. read more

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Great atmosphere. Wonderful service and they even made a pasta dish for me , the non meat eater Excellent dessert too !! read more

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Not only do they source local beef, they make a mean brisket and pulled pork, AND they make dog food! I'm so glad I come down to Waimea regularly for work that I can restock on food for my pup. He absolutely loved the raw dog food mix with beef and sweet potato. Oh! Don't forget that this isn't just a butcher shop, it's a take out and sit down restaurant with a nice bar selection! On certain nights they have live music too. Vibes are everything here. Service is so on point. Everyone is super nice and friendly. I learned a lot about Empress Gin (now my favorite choice for a cocktail). The food always comes out amazing. Pulled pork was moist and flavorful and the brisket, perfect! I truly recommend this to anyone driving through or staying in Waimea! read more

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GREAT burgers and impressive cookies as well. It's a pretty casual place, but it's the place to go for local Waimea beef IN Waimea. read more

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Absolutely delicious. They had live music and it was a fun atmosphere. We'll be back.

* ** *** Atmosphere is terrific. Plenty of locals coming and going - with lots of fun banter. Clean and nice "authentic" feeling to interior or business. First Plate: Ordered a combination plate with Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Sausage. "Simply the best" Pulled Pork I've ever tasted ...12/10 ... superb !!! Second plate: Beef Brisket - incredibly fatty Brisket on second plate, which probably should "not have been served." Disappointing is how I'd describe the dish. Beans were a nice touch - uniquely prepared. The negatives are: - late 40's or 50's (owner?) Guy at the register and delivering plates was "less than welcoming" to say the least. Not a warm or prideful interaction ... felt like we were an imposition on him. $82 total read more

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Nice ambiance for dinner Our wait-help was amazing he was personable knew his products well and kind. Also super attentive Food was ok but the Cesar's salad was amazing. read more

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8/5/26 - Butcher Shop Tots were yummy. Fried in tallow and contains brisket. Bavette - flank meat in chimichurri sauce. The meat was chewy due to thicker slices but looked incredible. The cheeseburger was onolicious. Shared a decadent chocolate cake with ice cream. Unfortunately, spent energy trying to keep flies off the food which took away from the enjoyment of our meal. We were able to listen to one song performed by the musician who has a beautiful voice with acoustic guitar playing since he arrived just before we departed. read more

Did you say grass fed beef? They're not only a butcher, but also a restaurant. O had their ribeye and it was very tasty. The steak was a little tougher than I'd like., but it was still very tasty. Not sure if that was because the grass fed beef is leaner. You know it's fresh though. They also have dry aged beef, which I will have next time. I sampled the Bavette from my family and it was very good. Their chimmichuri was tasty and could go on any of their entrees. It's that good. The staff was very easy going. They have lots of parking. Hope this helps. Alooooooha and happy eating. read more

Waimea Butcher Shop - Ribeye steak - Butcher Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

My wife and I had high hopes for a great lunch at a restaurant & butcher shop that sources local cattle and makes a 16-hour beef brisket. Unfortunately, the star of my beef brisket plate was three slices of beef brisket that was dry in the middle. For sides, I could have BBQ beans or rice. I took the rice. The plate also includes cole slaw, dill pickles, and very thinly sliced onions (which I loved). My wife had the sausage plate with the BBQ beans. We did not think the BBQ beans were anything special. The cole slaw was very tasty. We both tried her sausages and could not figure out what we were eating. It seemed like someone had stuffed a sausage casing with ground beef. We did not taste the bacon that is supposed to be in the sausage. These sausages were a disappointment. Upon arriving, we walked into the shop, were handed two menus, ordered at the register, gave my name, and then found our own table. When the food was ready (about 15 minutes later), they came to the dining area and called my name. I answered and both dishes were placed on our table. I hate leaving a negative review because I always hope for the best in a restaurant. But when I eat at a restaurant that I do not want to return to, I feel it is my responsibility to let others know. I almost feel like Waimea Butcher Shop is a butcher shop first and a restaurant second. Maybe their butchered meat is great for people who use them as a butcher shop. But, as a restaurant, I think they have a way to go to come close to other restaurants that sell beef brisket on the Big Island. Perhaps their dinner service is better than their lunch service, but I will never know since I will not be going there for dinner. I truly wish them success in the future and if my comments in this review help them, great. read more

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Made a reservation for 5 people on Yelp for dinner at Waimea Butcher Shop and really glad I did. If you're on the hunt for BBQ made with local grass fed meats -- this is the spot. More than just high quality BBQ meats, the sauces here are next level. They have some real bold flavors including intense heat with their chili pepper water. We actually ended up buying two bottles of their chili pepper h20 to-go. Yeah it had a kick but boy was that burn addictive. Here's everything we ordered for starters: Smoked fish dip with a toasted baguette-- loved the addition of thinly shaved radish on top too. Laulau sausage with a "poi sauce" and a tomato lomi, this is the dish that came with the chili pepper h20! Super unique dish with the light poi sauce. Beef tataki -- NY strip with a ponzu sauce For mains we got: Combo plate with smoked brisket, pulled pork, and sausage which came with 2 sides-- we got the mashed potatoes and smoked carrots. Cheeseburger-- smashburger style with really fresh tomato and shredded lettuce. Only thing is that they don't serve fries with it :( Chopped beef sandwich-- didn't get to try this one but 2 people in our group ordered it and really liked it! To top it off, they had a really talented musician playing all night long. read more

Glad we stopped in, but not sure we'd return. Based on the website and other reviews, we were expecting a steakhouse. This is a cute spot in the corner of a strip mall with live music, which was nice. However, the ambiance is more "fast casual" than steakhouse vibe, which was surprising (at least to us) based on the menu and prices (high, even by Waimea standards). The lau lau sausage is the best thing on the menu at $21, served with poi, tomato pico de gallo, and chili water. Very creative and very tasty. We wish everything on the menu melded Hawaiian island and chophouse cuisine as well. The Dino beef rib was very highly recommended, which comes with two sides. As a rule, we order beef ribs wherever it's in the menu, so we were excited to give it a try. However, it was mostly bone and fat for the hefty $52 price tag. The sides were small and more greasy than flavorful. The smash burger was solid, which is a must for a restaurant that boasts a butcher shop (which we didn't see in premises). However, it does not include a side (eg, fries or salad would've been nice for the $20 price). Service was friendly, and free parking is plentiful. read more

Waimea Butcher Shop - Dino beef rib ... looks great, smells delicious, but you're paying for 70% fat and bone. - Butcher Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

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Drove by this place two days in a row and was so lucky to order from here because we were leaving Waikoloa heading to Hilo and picked up dinner to go. Staff very nice and made ordering over the phone simple. Some of the best brisket and Mac salad I've ever had. Such a treat. Waimea on the big island is so different from the expected, ranch land and even a cowboy store next to the surf shop. Almost got some meat to BBQ at the vacation rental but will next time. Cookies were great. read more

Food was dry and overcooked, in a bad way. I know good low and slow bbq and this tasted chalky. Expensive and very non local, I walked in and it looked like I was in the mainland read more

Waimea Butcher Shop a nice quick one stop for lunch and fresh meats. Must try the laulau sausage - such a unique twist on traditional laulau. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed and the staff super helpful with suggestions. read more

Waimea Butcher Shop - WBS Cheeseburger - Butcher Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

Stopped by this butcher shop for a quick look and they had a lunch menu. We had to try it. They sold premium cuts of meat. From Dry Aged to prime Toahawks. I order The Beast. The service was quite slow. We waited at least 20 minutes for our food to be served. However, it was a massive piece of art. The meat was smoked tender. I didn't taste the sausage as the BBQ tang took over. Over, a nice place to so for lunch. read more

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So disappointed we did not get to try the brisket! They were sold out for the day. Great ambiance. Quick service. Absolutely delicious sandwiches! We got the pulled pork and bahn mi sandwiches and shared half and half. The flavor of the bahn mi was on point! Everything was so good. read more

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LUNCH REVIEW: Come here for lunch (10-4pm), get the cheeseburger ($19) and be a very happy person! There are no sides with the burger/sandwiches but you honestly don't need them. You order at the counter and they have a large communal table for sitting but it looks like they do a lot of take-away business. I can't speak for the butcher shop itself but they had very full meat cases of what looked like quality steaks and sausages...etc. I will definitely be back to try dinner! Pros Best cheeseburger on the Big Island Big Island Brewhaus beers Delicious smoked meats Easy parking Cons No keiki menu for lunch (not sure about dinner) read more

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Great place to shop fresh meat. The food is amazing must try the cheese burger it was very delicious

My honey and I visit Waimea every January to spend time with an aunty and uncle and stumbled upon this gem 3 years ago. It has become a multiple times a trip stop for the best local beef products and sausage creations you could imagine. Their butcher, Mitch is actually a childhood peer from elementary school on Oahu, and he recognized my mother (probably 20 years since she'd last seen him) when we walked in for the first time because I had suffered a bee sting and was searching for ice. Even before assisting in my injury, his first words out were "hey, do I know you from Maryknoll?" What a meet cute. What a small island. And this is truly a testament to the beautiful family environment and welcoming feel of the butcher shop. A few months ago, they opened a brick and mortar restaurant, which we haven't yet been able to try. But every visit to the storefront is welcomed with big smiles from the staff, and an incredible knowledge of all things meat. Not to mention, they boast the largest whiskey selection on the island. If you're a lover of all things food, and an adventurous eater, please go give them a visit! read more

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Great service, good amount of space, and the food had good flavor! There was live music (I went on a Saturday night). Lunch time is order and sit, dinner time is more of a restaurant server style. read more

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Dine in dinner was delicious! Be sure to ask about specials. Butcher meats are top quality. Grab some brisket to take home for no-fuss dinner. read more

Very highly recommend! Very casual atmosphere. We had live music which was fantastic! I had the Filet in the Demi glaze with mashed potatoes. I'd highly recommend the Filet. Very tender and delicious. My hubby had the BBQ plate that was a trio of Shredded Pork, Brisket and Sausage with a side of smoked carrots and baked beans. They were out of sausage but more than made up for it with additional Brisket and Pork. The BBQ sauce was great and the meat was fantastic! Again, I'd highly recommend! It is a small place, so be sure to make a reservation to ensure your spot. read more

We found this gem via Yelp! Do not let the quaint front fool you, their food is exceptional! Normally this isn't the place I'd have pasta but I was fish and steaked out from our trip, OMGeee it was sooo good and glad I tried it! We will definitely be back on our next trip to the Big Island. read more

If I lived near here, I'd be in big trouble, because I'd drop a lot of change in here. It's a meat-lovers, low-carb diet heaven. Grass-fed beef. The meat all comes from a long list of local farmers. Fresh meat. Dry-aged. Cured. Frozen meat, chili, and fresh and frozen sauces. A little swag for sale. Three types of beef jerky and pipikaula. I stared longingly at the dry-aged ribeyes, wishing I could have stored some and brought them with me back to Oahu the next day. Instead I nabbed some pipikaula and a cheesesteak. There's a good selection of sandwiches. I would have loved to dig into one of their plates, such as the brisket or ribs, but I got the sandwich to go because I needed to get back to Kona. It's easy to miss. It's located in the lower level Waimea Buiness Center, a sage-green building kitty-corner to HPM. If the parking in front is full, there's more just a little ways up, but you'll need to walk a bit. There are two seating areas, one by the cases and counters, and more in another room. You need a key for the bathroom, which is outside and around the corner. Minor quibble: They have boxed water. Great for the environment, but the water doesn't taste good. Lots of other non-alcoholic and alcohol options available. Next time I'm on Hawaii I'll make sure I have time to go here again! read more

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Wow this place is fire. Both the butcher shop and restaurant. We dined in and took meat to go. Even took some home to California with us. We go here every year we go to the Big Island. It's a must Mills is super friendly and knowledgeable. Really helped us out with the meat selection. Can't wait to go back read more

We hope the heavy old man that operated the register and collects money doesnt own this establishment, pathetic excuse for a server. Food was delicious, service was horrifying. We come here to have fun relax in our Island Home People like this are destroying the passion we once had for this Island. read more

Quite good food. The steaks and burgers are first rate. They have a nice Caesar salad. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is that it seems they all too often run out of some of my favorite dishes. The staff, including Katie and Nate, are just wonderful. As good as the food and the staff are, the star of the show is the chance to watch and listen to Franz sing and play his magical acoustic guitar on Saturday nights. He is worth driving from the other side of the island to enjoy! read more

Waimea Butcher Shop - Great cocktails, great voice. - Butcher Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

Ate dinner here for the first time and food was really good and worth the price. Local live musician was also really great and service from the small yet efficient staff was really friendly and welcoming. It's a relatively small dining area but the ambiance is rustic with fun movie themed art and other artistic decorations. We shared a beet salad and the bbq mixed meat plate with side of smoked carrots and mac salad. Everything was perfectly seasoned and high quality. I was also impressed with the extensive cocktail menu and food presentation considering it's a small operation. I will definitely return here next time I'm on the island. read more

Their restaurant food is fantastic and the butcher counter was filled with home made sausages, dry aged beef etc... it's a carnivores dream. I got the chili and it was some of the best chili I've ever had read more

We stopped in before heading out on a hike. Had heard about this place and our son who lives on the island had never been. Tried their pastrami sandwich. It is very different than your typical pastrami sandwich as it is served on a roll rather than rye bread. Pastrami is fresh and very tasty. It is a quaint place. Don't expect fast food and fast service but it is definitely worth the wait. I would recommend it. Sorry we were so hungry that I forgot to get pictures. read more

We had been wanting to try this place for dinner, and it absolutely delivered! The service was outstanding, and the food was even better. Our group shared several plates, each one delicious, but the Lamb Ragu was truly unforgettable. We went on a Saturday evening and they had excellent live music! read more

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Was looking for a good steak spot and found this little diner. They only served steak for dinner and we came in for lunch after the beach. There is a big table in the middle room to sit, for dinner they open up the other side for more seating. Ordered at the register and they bring you your food. You leave your dishes and they will gather them for you. We ordered the chili bowl and a combo plate which comes with smoked brisket, pulled pork and sausage. The chili bowl is one of the best chilis I have had and the combo plate was delish. Highly recommended if you're in the Waimea area. read more

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Greats food service and price we love this place GO Waimea! Ambiance is also great I would say two thumbs up

Let's see. Amazing food. Unpretentious atmosphere. Worth every dollar. If that's not your vibe, don't go here.

Delicious steaks and sides. Was very curious about the Bavette because I've rarely seen it in a menu anywhere and it didn't disappoint. The Chimichuri was an excellent accompaniment. The dry aged NY strip was also perfect. You could taste how the aging process had tenderized the steak as well as that unique flavor of ever so slightly funk that only the aging process imparts. My only disappointment was that the dry aged ribeye was not for sale. They had them in the butcher shop as well as a few tomahawks but they weee saving them for the holidays according to the waitress unfortunately. The sides were also very well done. The cocktails were delicious and the wine by the glass was had enough variety for me. Service was prompt and friendly. The decor is plain kind of rustic charm.There was live music that started as we were about to leave ( we were early : 4:39 ish pm for dinner ) would definitely return. read more

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Delicious cocktails and appetizers and dinner Good service and great ambiance. Live music on a Wednesday night Highly recommend read more

Waimea Butcher Shop really hit the spot. I got the combo plate and it was seriously delicious. The brisket, pulled pork, and sausage all had a nice smoky flavor that was perfectly balanced. Nothing was too overpowering, just solid BBQ done right. The side of beans was tasty too and went really well with everything on the plate. What really stood out to me was the Lau Lau sausage. It was something different and super flavorful. There was a little bit of heat, but nothing crazy. Just enough to give it a kick without taking away from the taste. My coworker ordered the Cheese Steak sandwich and said it was amazing. Definitely something to come back for. If you're in Waimea and looking for good eats, this place is worth checking out. read more

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Catch of the day: The fish burger was $60 which was an eye opener, and honestly disappointing, it was neck to neck with McDonald's. I tasted my granddaughter beef steak (medium well), it was little tough and chewy, other than that the service was excellent. Since I was paying for a party of 16, I left a hefty tip becoz of the Excellent service. read more