The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Hawaii — 2026
We compared all 136 BBQ joints in Hawaii on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#1 · L&L Drive InnWaimanalo RibsBBQ chicken
#2 · TEX 808 BBQ and BrewsHonolulu
#3 · Bob's Bar-B-QueHonolulu
#4 · Chicken In A Barrel BBQ WahiawaWahiawa RibsBBQ chicken
#5 · Dixie GrillAiea BrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ sandwiches
#6 · Easy QueKailua
#7 · Family BBQHonolulu
#8 · Guava SmokedHonolulu BBQ chicken
#9 · Maui Mike's Fire-Roasted ChickenWahiawa BBQ chicken
#10 · Oh My GrillAiea
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.