The Best Burger in Hawaii
Looking for the best burger in Hawaii? It is hard to beat a mouthwatering, melt in your mouth burger. One that has been seasoned and grilled to perfection and topped with flavorful cheese and dressed with your all time favorite fixings. Whether those are crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices or crunchy pickles and onions, we usually each have our idea of the perfect burger.
Here, we have struggled through our differences of opinion to bring you the most regionally acclaimed burgers we could find in Hawaii. To make our top burger list, these burgers had to consistently receive top marks taste test after taste test! This was research we didn’t mind doing, these burgers also were liked by the widest palette of tastes. So give our burger list for Hawaii a try. If you find a better burger in Hawaii let us know and we will make sure to try it out and weigh it against the competitors.
Also, we would love to hear what you think the best burger is to you, what qualities do you think are most essential? Or do you know of a burger joint that is the best kept secret in Hawaii and you want to share your love with the nation? We want to hear it, what you have to say is important to us!
Local Boy Sushi
Kaneohe, HI
Local Boy Sushi is a locally owned and operated family business established in July 2009. They serve Hawai’i’s unparalleled ‘ono grinds and local favorites with their very own mouth-watering twist. With over 15 combined years of experience with the first and longest kaiten sushi company on Oahu, their staff promises to brings its customers top quality sushi with impeccable presentation and catering services.
Islands Fine Burger and Drinks
Honolulu, HI
Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks was established in 1982 by Entrepreneur Tony DeGrazier. Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks currently offers an original extensive menu that features gourmet hamburgers, drinks, as well as a fun and tropical theme.
Ultimate Burger
Kailua, HI
Ultimate Burger is a locally owned and operated business that is well-known for using organic Big Island ingredients for their delicious burgers and beer. The restaurant also buys their hamburger ingredients from Kailua Kona farmers and ranchers
The Lovin Oven
Honolulu, HI
The Lovin Oven builds artisan hand-tossed pizza using a traditional oven and pride themselves in crafting a made-to-order pizza with the finest ingredients and home-made sauce.
Mahaloha Burger
Honolulu, HI
Mahaloha Burger uses fresh cut produce that is locally grown and their own home secret sauce recipes. In addition, the Mahaloha Burgers are also known to be “Natural Grass-Fed Beef” and cooked fresh to medium.
Haleiwa Joe’s
Kaneohe, HI
Peruse their menus offering delightful fresh fish, island-inspired creations, and tropical treats. All dishes served with extra Aloha.
Duke’s Waikiki
Honolulu, HI
Make yourself at home, where the legend Duke Kahanamoku grew up swimming, surfing, canoeing and body-surfing. Their staff invites you into their ohana (Hawaiian for family) as they offer delicious original Hawaiian-influenced cuisine, a generous helping of Aloha spirit, and one of the most famous views found anywhere.
Chao Phya Thai Restaurant
Kaneohe, HI
Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine as they offer only fresh ingredients and locally sourced produce in their dishes. Let Chef Guy and Chef Paul offer you unique flavors from their “Thai With A Twist” menu for an unforgettable experience. Remember to save room for their memorable surfboard desserts.
Bubba’s Burger Hawaii
Hanalei, HI
Bubba’s Burger Hawaii was previously voted as the #1 Burger in Hawaii Magazine. The restaurant opened its doors in 1994 and since then, has been serving the popular Kauai grass-fed Bubba Burgers.
Highway Inn Restaurant
Waipahu, HI
Every morning, each lau lau is carefully hand wrapped in the traditional Hawaiian style. The kalua pork is shredded thread by thread. And the beef stew is made one pot at a time. Their menu hasn’t changed much since they first opened in 1947, and the reason is pretty simple. Generations have grown up eating, loving and coming back for more. And they are pretty sure you will, too, once you get a taste of what they are serving up at their restaurant.










