There’s no dish more classically American than the burger, though many of the burgers you’ll find in Hawaii come prepared with an island twist. From burgers made with local beef and those with fresh pineapple on top to loco moco and kimchee burgers, you’re sure to find a unique flavor profile that satisfies your taste buds. Just in time for those hot summer days, these 14 burger joints across the Hawaiian Islands must be added to your Hawaii dining bucket list as soon as possible.
- Village Burger, Kamuela
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Kent D./Yelp According to a recent Trip Advisor post, this burger joint serves the 8th best hamburgers in America. And we agree – with locally-sourced ingredients and a variety of fixings, these burgers are mighty tasty.67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI 96743
- Burgers and Things, Honolulu
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Kara S./Yelp This casual Honolulu eatery serves up a variety of braised burgers and sandwiches - including this mouthwatering kimchee burger with swiss cheese - in a comic-book themed environment. 1991 Pauoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Da Kitchen Cafe, Kahului
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Gloria Z./Yelp This local favorite may be known for their Hawaiian plate lunches, but their burgers are pretty great, too.425 Koloa Street Suite 104, Kahului, HI 96732
- Street Burger, Kapa’a
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Frank Q./Yelp For hand-crafted and locally-sourced burgers, handcut fries, and a large selection of local and craft beers on tap, this urban-chic burger joint is the place to be. 4-369 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746
- Kohala Burger & Taco, Kawaihae
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MiYong E./Yelp This casual Mexican-American Grill serves up local fish, grass-fed beef and 1950s milkshakes. Their variety makes this the perfect spot to go when half the family wants American food, and the other half is craving tacos.61-3665 Akoni Pule Highway, Suite 13-D, Kawaihae, HI 96743
- Seven Brothers, Laie
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Seven Brothers/Yelp For a modern take on American classics, check out this remote counter-serve spot in Laie. Their burgers and fries are best enjoyed with a classic milkshake, of course.55-510 Kamehameha Highway, Laie, HI 96762
- Cheeseburger In Paradise, Lahaina
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Chris Z./Yelp My father-in-law consistently raves about this place, and for good reason. What’s better than a good burger? This American burger hotspot in Lahaina was recently closed and then reopened - and is as close to the beach as you can get.811 Front Street, Lahaina, HI 96761
- Kalapaki Beach Hut, Lihue
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Yummy Pictures/Yelp This tiki-themed eatery not only serves up mouthwatering burgers, but also incredible breakfast food and fresh fruit smoothies.3474 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766
- Teddy’s Bigger Burgers, multiple locations
Leilani S./Yelp
Yummy Pictures/Yelp Though this is technically a chain, the burgers are top-notch and it is a local favorite. Paradise is a Hawaiian burger paired with either a pineapple or Kona coffee shake – delicious!
- Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill, Kula
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Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill/Yelp Located on the grounds of a popular winery, there is a grill and gift shop serving up amazing burgers - and selling local art. Cool huh? Hc 1 Box 901, Highway 37, Kula, HI 96790
- Honolulu Burger Company, Honolulu
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Pomai S./Yelp While this counter-serve burger joint may not look like much, the burgers are orginal and scrumptious. For local flavor, check out their loco moco burger, based off the favorite Hawaiian dish. 1295 S Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96814
- Ultimate Burger, Kailua-Kona
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Amanda C./Yelp For a mouthwatering made-to-order grass-fed burger and hand-cut fries, hit up Hawaii Island’s Ultimate Burger.74-5450 Makala Blvd, Suite E112, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- NOM Kauai, Kapa’a
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D O./Yelp For amazing burgers made with Kauai grass-fed beef and fresh, mouthwatering tator tots, head to NOM Kauai, No. 73 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places To Eat In The U.S. for 2017. Kick back and enjoy that incredible breakfast burger with fried egg and bacon while overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 4-1602 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746
- Mahaloha Burger, Honolulu
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Steven G./Yelp Located in the Royal Hawaiian Center, this counter-serve burger joint serves up amazing mouthwatering Hawaiian beef burgers, fries, and shakes.2233 Kalakaua Avenue Suite 9, Honolulu, HI 96815
Where is your favorite place to grab a burger in Hawaii? Want more mouthwatering burger choices in Hawaii? Check out these 7 burger joints.
Judy S./Yelp
Kent D./Yelp
According to a recent Trip Advisor post, this burger joint serves the 8th best hamburgers in America. And we agree – with locally-sourced ingredients and a variety of fixings, these burgers are mighty tasty.67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI 96743
H D./Yelp
Kara S./Yelp
This casual Honolulu eatery serves up a variety of braised burgers and sandwiches - including this mouthwatering kimchee burger with swiss cheese - in a comic-book themed environment. 1991 Pauoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96813
Ivan V./Yelp
Gloria Z./Yelp
This local favorite may be known for their Hawaiian plate lunches, but their burgers are pretty great, too.425 Koloa Street Suite 104, Kahului, HI 96732
Kathryn H./Yelp
Frank Q./Yelp
For hand-crafted and locally-sourced burgers, handcut fries, and a large selection of local and craft beers on tap, this urban-chic burger joint is the place to be. 4-369 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746
Kawika P./Yelp
MiYong E./Yelp
This casual Mexican-American Grill serves up local fish, grass-fed beef and 1950s milkshakes. Their variety makes this the perfect spot to go when half the family wants American food, and the other half is craving tacos.61-3665 Akoni Pule Highway, Suite 13-D, Kawaihae, HI 96743
Lauren S./Yelp
Seven Brothers/Yelp
For a modern take on American classics, check out this remote counter-serve spot in Laie. Their burgers and fries are best enjoyed with a classic milkshake, of course.55-510 Kamehameha Highway, Laie, HI 96762
Cheeseburger in Paradise, Maui/Facebook
Chris Z./Yelp
My father-in-law consistently raves about this place, and for good reason. What’s better than a good burger? This American burger hotspot in Lahaina was recently closed and then reopened - and is as close to the beach as you can get.811 Front Street, Lahaina, HI 96761
Saiko E./Yelp
Yummy Pictures/Yelp
This tiki-themed eatery not only serves up mouthwatering burgers, but also incredible breakfast food and fresh fruit smoothies.3474 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766
Leilani S./Yelp
Though this is technically a chain, the burgers are top-notch and it is a local favorite. Paradise is a Hawaiian burger paired with either a pineapple or Kona coffee shake – delicious!
Terrie R./Yelp
Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill/Yelp
Located on the grounds of a popular winery, there is a grill and gift shop serving up amazing burgers - and selling local art. Cool huh? Hc 1 Box 901, Highway 37, Kula, HI 96790
Pomai S./Yelp
While this counter-serve burger joint may not look like much, the burgers are orginal and scrumptious. For local flavor, check out their loco moco burger, based off the favorite Hawaiian dish. 1295 S Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96814
RC S./Yelp
Amanda C./Yelp
For a mouthwatering made-to-order grass-fed burger and hand-cut fries, hit up Hawaii Island’s Ultimate Burger.74-5450 Makala Blvd, Suite E112, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Fran C./Yelp
D O./Yelp
For amazing burgers made with Kauai grass-fed beef and fresh, mouthwatering tator tots, head to NOM Kauai, No. 73 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places To Eat In The U.S. for 2017. Kick back and enjoy that incredible breakfast burger with fried egg and bacon while overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 4-1602 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746
Charmaine D./Yelp
Steven G./Yelp
Located in the Royal Hawaiian Center, this counter-serve burger joint serves up amazing mouthwatering Hawaiian beef burgers, fries, and shakes.2233 Kalakaua Avenue Suite 9, Honolulu, HI 96815
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