Me's BBQ
Kapahulu, Honolulu
Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Me's BBQ is a practical Waikiki pick when convenience matters more than ambiance. Use it for a casual solo meal or takeout-minded stop, not for a special occasion or a long sit-down dinner. First-timers should compare it against nearby full-service options if the meal needs polish, atmosphere, or a clearer cuisine focus.
About Me's BBQ
Me's BBQ in Honolulu has a simple profile: it is listed with casual dress and daily hours from 7 AM to 10 PM. For a first-timer, that makes timing the clearest planning point. Treat it as a casual Honolulu option when convenience matters more than ceremony, check current venue details before making it the center of a meal plan.
The decision is direct: choose it when the group wants something casual and low-pressure. It is a better fit for an easy meal plan than for an occasion that depends on specific details.
Use it for casual Honolulu meals, not a long occasion-driven night
The strongest case is practical scheduling. With hours listed every day from 7 AM to 10 PM and a casual dress code, Me's BBQ is easiest to understand as a flexible, casual Honolulu stop. For a first-timer, the safest move is to confirm the current menu, ordering options, any service details directly with the venue before committing.
Solo diners and small groups may find the casual framing useful, but the record does not confirm seating style, group capacity, drinks, or service format. Larger groups looking for specific amenities or a more defined dining experience should compare other Honolulu dining options instead. For broader planning beyond one meal, use Our full Honolulu restaurants guide, plus Our full Honolulu hotels guide, Our full Honolulu bars guide, Our full Honolulu wineries guide, Our full Honolulu experiences guide.
Who should pick it, who should trade up
Pick Me's BBQ if the group wants a casual Honolulu option with broad daily hours. Skip it for proposals, client dinners, milestone birthdays, or anyone expecting the dining room and service format to carry the night. In that case, the better move is to choose a venue with more confirmed planning details for the occasion.
Quick reference: use this for a casual Honolulu meal plan with flexible hours; choose another option when the room, pacing, or occasion details matter.
Planning details
- Location
- 151 Uluniu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
- Website
- mebbqwaikiki.com
- Phone
- (808) 888-2588
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Me's BBQ sits on the edge of Waikiki with the easygoing feel of a neighborhood smokehouse. The write-up emphasizes a transitional strip where hotel density thins and local texture reasserts itself, so the place reads as unpretentious and community-minded rather than tourist-facing. Its language—'the rub, the wood, the bark' and other smoke-forward cues—gives the restaurant a warm, elemental character rooted in slow cooking. The overall impression is a relaxed, casual spot where island traditions around slow-cooked proteins meet mainland low-and-slow BBQ sensibilities in a direct, unfussy presentation.
Best For
Me's BBQ is best for straightforward neighborhood meals—lunches that nod to plate-lunch culture and dinners built around smoke-driven proteins. The profile frames the restaurant as part of the local dining fabric rather than the resort circuit, so it works well for families and casual hangouts seeking hearty, slow-cooked fare. With signature items like Kal Bi and Bar-B-Q Chicken anchoring the menu, it’s a practical choice for people who want familiar, protein-forward dishes that reflect both Hawaiian cooking traditions and mainland BBQ techniques.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the smoke-forward offerings and the place’s stated specialties: Kal Bi and Bar-B-Q Chicken are called out as signature dishes, so start there to sample the house approach to rubs and wood-fired flavor. The description repeatedly links local slow-cooking traditions—kalua and plate-lunch culture—with low-and-slow barbecue, so expect preparations that emphasize bark, collagen-rich cuts and sustained smoke. Opt for classic, protein-led plates rather than seeking elaborate tasting-menu flourishes; the strength of Me’s BBQ is in its straightforward, fire-driven cooking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual hole-in-the-wall atmosphere with open and inviting new space, focusing on hearty, flavorful BBQ plates.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Kal Bi
- Bar-B-Q Chicken
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hy's Steak House, Various, Various
- Mugen, Japanese Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine
- SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR, Notable alternative
- Arancino di Mare, Notable alternative
- MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Me's BBQ compares in Waikiki
Me's BBQ is the easiest call when the priority is convenience over occasion. Compared with Hy's Steak House, it is the more casual, lower-commitment choice; Hy's is the better fit when the group wants a traditional sit-down steakhouse mood and a more formal night.
For Japanese cooking, Mugen and MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI give clearer category signals. Choose Mugen when the meal needs polish, MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI when ramen is the point. Me's BBQ makes more sense when the group wants a quick, casual Waikiki meal without building the schedule around a reservation.
SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR is the stronger pick for poolside atmosphere, while Arancino di Mare is the better cross-shop for a more conventional sit-down meal near the beach. If the reader cannot book or does not want a casual takeout-style stop, start with MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI for ease or Arancino di Mare for a more settled dinner format.
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Compare Me's BBQ
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Me's BBQ | Honolulu | ; | No published awards |
| Hy’s Steak House | Honolulu | Various | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1542023 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #113 |
| Mugen | Honolulu | Japanese Cuisine | 2026 Forbes 5-Star2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 AAA 5 Diamond Restaurant2025 Forbes 5-Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR | Honolulu | ; | No published awards |
| Arancino di Mare | Honolulu | ; | No published awards |
| MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI | Honolulu | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Me's BBQ in Honolulu?
Consider MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI, Arancino di Mare, Hy's Steak House, SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR, or Mugen depending on the kind of meal you want. Me's BBQ is the casual reference point here based on its dress code, while other options may be worth comparing if you need more confirmed details for a specific plan.
What should I order at Me's BBQ?
Is Me's BBQ good for solo dining?
It can be a practical solo option if the casual dress code and daily 7 AM–10 PM hours fit your schedule. Compared with Arancino di Mare or Hy's Steak House, Me's BBQ is best framed around the basics: casual dress and broad daily hours.
Is Me's BBQ good for a special occasion?
Me's BBQ is casual, so it is better framed as an easy meal option than as a venue with occasion-specific details. For a special occasion, compare it with Hy's Steak House or Mugen and confirm current details directly before choosing.
