Big Island Burger is a family owned and operated burger joint dedicated to using local Organic Hawaiian ingredients that support the farmers and ranchers of Hawaii. Our beef is sourced directly from the Big Island of Hawaii, fresh ground daily, grass-fed/grass finished and free from hormones or antibiotics.
Daisy Laparra
We happened to find this place by chance and I’m so happy we did. First of all, the place is family-owned. Second, the ingredients are from the island. I love that. I really like supporting local businesses and this one didn’t disappoint. The food is amazing! The burgers are incredibly flavorful and well-seasoned! The fries are fresh and the aioli sauce they come with is absolutely delicious. Even my kids who usually don’t like burgers really liked it. We will be coming back to this place next time we are in Hawaii. I highly recommend it to everyone. [We’re from Texas and my mom even said these burgers are better than Whataburger burgers; IYKYK]
… moreDanny Wong
Found our new favourite burger spot in Waikiki! I’m not exaggerating when I say this is easily one of the best burgers I’ve ever eaten. You can really taste that everything is local and fresh. The patties were juicy and flavourful and the bun was toasted just right (see photo for proof ).
You definitely have to order the Housemade Lemonade because it is so refreshing. And do not skip the fries! They are cooked in beef tallow instead of standard oil. This gives them an incredible crispiness and rich flavour you just don’t get elsewhere.
Aside from the amazing food, the service was top-tier. Quinton, the manager, was so friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back here next time we are in town. Highly recommend!
… moreKelly Jo Horton
Hands down the best burger I have ever had. I ordered a cheeseburger with Swiss and added sauteed mushrooms. Also had a side of their hand cut shoestring fries that are fried in beef tallow. Chef’s kiss.
This is a local business that sources local products. They never freeze their beef (I asked), and the buns are very fresh. It’s a casual vibe where you order at the counter and pick up your food when ready. The place is clean, had indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff was extremely friendly.
… moreZsolt Mátyás
Picked the cheeseburger with fires. Quite good, everything felt fresh. I liked the fries and the sauce it came with. The burger patty was thick enough, I would prefer the single burgers, though they offer double, triple and quad options, too.
Lunchtime on a week day it was relatively empty, 4-5 people dining, while they have seating for 30+.
There was no line, the burger was ready in about 6-8 minutes.
Why I would not give five stars: the atmosphere is similar to a mainline burger chain restaurant, while the prices are Waikiki high. So I would propose eat somewhere with more beach vibes if you are paying this high price.
… moreGloria Jakini
Visiting from California and had the tastiest burgers and fries in Waikiki. And at a reasonable price too. Quintin and Chester were personable and helpful. Hubs had a double smash burger with Cheddar and I had a traditional cheeseburger medium rare. Both were delicious, made to order, seasoned to perfection. Great ambiance with good music playing, it was clean and had comfortable seating too. Definitely worth returning. Highly recommend. 5-Stars and 2 thumbs up and a Shaka too!
… moreBilly Lutz
Grass fed local beef. Fries cooked in tallow. Organic local ingredients. This place is a health seekers gem. They don’t have GF buns but do have lettuce wraps. Recommend (only down side is the music is a bit loud)
… moreShana York
Delicious. So fresh and made with local fresh produce. It felt special to support a restaurant that uses grass-fed beef and tallow fries, truly striving for real food with no seed oils. My family searches for this and it’s been a great addition in Waikiki. What really made us smile on our first visit, was the incredibly kind cashier, I believe her name was Ava. She was awesome and made the experience even better!
… moreStephanie Collins
Super delish. This place serves up the best burgers. From the hand cut skinny fries cooked in tallow to all the locally sourced ingredients, I’m not sure you could top this. The burger was cooked perfectly and served with fresh toppings and the best burger sauce. Grab lots of napkins, because these babies are juicy! Great bang for your buck and super close to our hotel, so that was a bonus. Owner was super cool and friendly to talk to as well.
… morePhoenix Stone
This place is amazing. The beef is grass fed, organic and supports local farmers. They cooked our burgers medium rare as requested so you know it’s clean and it’s good. The tallow fries were so good they were seasoned with organic thyme, parsley and kosher salt, and the house made aioli was delicious though it wasn’t needed because of the spices on the fries. They were also shoestring which is my favourite and you can tell they cut the fries in house.
The guy that served us was very friendly and the cook even asked us how the food tasted so you can tell the people really care about this establishment!
The bottled water is naturally alkaline and has electrolytes as well as a water analysis on the back of the bottle which is so rare?? Very impressed.
We are very health conscious people and after you eat here, (even after a triple party burger) you won’t feel horrible like other places. This place checks off all our boxes and we hope it stays open for our next visit to Hawaii!!
… moreF M
Chili cheese fries and a lettuce wraped burger are great. TBH, the beef pattie is a bit small considering the price (at 6’4″ & 230… for me it was a bit small, burritos others may find it plenty big).. however, it does NOT lack in flavor! Fresh made lemonade or an Arnold Palmer are great drink choices.
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