The Surfing Pig Hawaii

Smalll place with great food. The salmon was divine! ABSOLUTELY NO SUBSTITUTIONS... but since my husband is allergic to papaya they did give him a vinegar and oil dressing. Papaya dressing is the only dressing they have. You can find them on the in-Kind app for deals. We didn't try any drinks Lights dim at about 7 Bar downstairs Dining upstairs. Not a large capacity but can handle a large group call ahead. Service was fabulous

Food is quite good, Could use more 'identity'. Amuse from the kitchen was unexpected and pleasant. Truffle shoestring fries cooked perfectly. Sirloin strip seasoned heavily and served perfect temperature. Pork loin is properly done. Only decent mash I've had in Hawai'i. Could use another veg side option or another pescetarian dish besides adding shrimp to the Rome pasta, but overall nice. Will be back most likely to chill at the bar and have fries and bacon!

Absolutely incredible from start to finish. We kicked things off with the thick-cut bacon appetizer—yum is an understatement. Every main dish was a hit: the ribs were tender and flavorful, the pork loin was perfectly cooked, and the pasta was so delicious we were scraping plates. Dessert somehow topped it all—the bread pudding and cheesecake were hands-down the best we’ve had. But the best part of the entire experience was our waitress, Sarah. Truly the best server any of us have ever had and we all agreed this was our best restaurant experience EVER!! She gave thoughtful recommendations, genuinely talked with us, and when we asked if she had a minute, she even sat down and joined our conversation. She was real, kind, honest, and made us feel completely at home. We enjoyed every single moment and will absolutely be back—especially hoping to be lucky enough to have Sarah again.

The service was extremely friendly and fairly quick but for the price the food was I expected way more. We got the ribs and the ribeye and the steak came cut up which I've never seen. The ribs had a great glaze on them but again for the price the food was not worth it.

We thought it would be more traditional American BBQ and were surprised by their "twists". I was not a fan of the rack of ribs due to the fennel seasoning but that is a personal preference and I can see others who like fennel enjoying the ribs. Besides the flavor the meat was slightly tender. Not enough to fall off the bone but at least it wasn't super tough. The brisket on the other hand was very dry unfortunately and came with a small drizzle of sauce on each slice. The side of mashed potatoes that came with it are actually super good. We actually really liked the pappardelle and while the Mac and cheese was not anything like regular Mac and cheese, we also enjoyed it. The Mac and cheese seemed to be more like a tomato pasta with lots of cheese in it, turning it into a rose sauce. The pappardelle was the perfect pasta texture and super flavorful. The pork belly appetizer was very small and while it was crispy, I wish it was juicer. The loco moco was alright. It normally comes with a Sriracha fried rice but we asked for normal fried rice instead as we didn't want the taste of Sriracha in our loco moco. Turns out the fried rice taste was still too strong and overpowered the meat and gravy. The meat itself was okay, a bit on the bland side. The egg was a bit overdone on top so we did not get a runny yolk. Wish the gravy was more and better seasoned as well. There was a strong overall taste of mushrooms which I am neutral about. For other sides, the coleslaw was too vinegary for our liking. Their corn is good though, can't go wrong with it if you like corn. The brussel sprouts were very good, well seasoned and well cooked. The truffle fries were nice and crispy. Overall, it felt pricey for the servings and has more of a fine dining establishment vibe than a casual BBQ place. While I wouldn't mind getting the pastas and brussel sprouts again, idk if I would come back for anything else.

Got the Queen Bomber to go—so good! They lady at the counter was nice too, and they let me put the sour cream, salsa, guacamole and peppers on the side (sharing with picky eaters lol). Would definitely recommend. Was just inside ling enough to grab the food, so I didn't pay attention to the inside much. There is also a paid parking lot nearby.

The food is good, but the portions leave something to be desired. For 20-30 dollars I would hope to be fully fed. Not to mention adding any protein costs almost 10 dollars. The inside decor is fine, but the place is freezing. Service is great, nothing was our servers fault. Honestly if you are gonna go, just get the truffle fries and sit at the bar during happy hour. Nothing else is really worth the cost.

Had a fantastic GNO (Girls Night Out) with Sarah (our server who honestly felt more like our fourth) entertaining us. She went above and beyond in accommodating requests (who knew they could concoct a virgin smoked pig cocktail!?) and all the dishes we ordered were delish. Bonus points for scoring a private space in IYKYK. We could laugh and gabble with out fear of disrupting other diners.

Came for the AYCE Prime Rib Special they have on sundays and walked away pleasantly filled and satisfied! The staff serving us was super friendly and helped give rec's for other things to eat as well. The ambience is super cozy and perfect for date nights. Would recommend if you're in Kaimuki and have an appetite (especially on sundays) - Miguel Morales Photography

Under the brilliant glow of the Hoku Moon, My husband and I happened upon The Surfing Pig this past Monday. I was exhilarated. The "robo" spotlight out front with their surfing pig logo was drawing us in. Therel was a sandwich board outside with Richmond beverages also asking people to come in. I took a look at the menu which they had posted outside, it looked a little higher end on the $ scale, but we were a bit overdressed for either fast food or a local drive-in. So I said what the hell let's eat here. We stepped into the intimately lit restaurant, which seemed narrow, but the vaulted ceiling changed my perspective with its second floor dining area. It seemed like a great place to at least have a cocktail. The hostess (I feel bad. I forgot her name) greeted us happily and said we could sit wherever we wanted and we chose to sit at the bar. So glad we did. Our mixologist/server, Natalia was fantastic. Allowed us to get settled and take in the sights of the restaurant, answered questions, offered suggestions. Charming, delightful, helpful, and professional. Everything I would expect from the owner of such an establishment. I felt that she represented TSP wonderfully. The cocktails... great! We ordered two Old Fashioned cocktails with Basil Hayden. Any establishment that keeps Luxardo cherries on hand has to be a classy place. Yes TSP has these as well as a slice of orange peel with their logo stamped/printed/tattooed, I don't know. We ordered the Porchetta salad and Ahi Katsu for pupu. The dressing for the salad was wonderful as well as the crispy Porchetta. Back to the orange peel. The conversation was so good and we had already ordered Belvedere martinis, that I forgot to check them out. It didn't matter as we were having a great time. Natalia suggested the special for the evening which was 12 ounce New York strip steak, accompanied with a crabcake, mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts. That was damn delicious. I never had brussels sprouts like that before I can't wait to have them again. My husband ordered the double back pork ribs, and order a side of mashed potatoes. Wade, my husband enjoyed his double back ribs, which are absolutely deliciously fall off the bone succulent. There were two offerings of sauces to either slather on top of, or perhaps dip the ribs into. The ribs were so well seasoned that he felt the sauces were not necessary for him. I felt that the portions were very generous. We are not small guys by any means, we are two local boys after all. We ended up with leftovers, each taking nearly half of our entrées and sides home. The owner even came out and asked how we were doing. We let him know that it was our first time it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this restaurant. I feel that TSP is a place that families can enjoy, even though with young children. There are a lot of things to choose from that kids could share. Cheers to The Surfing Pig. You rock! Mahalo

Food was ok. We've all had better and definitely should give bigger portion of the Brisket dinner at $45 a plate. There are no Keiki offerings..not even a plastic to go cup with a lid and straw to drink water. Come on Surfing Pig, you certainly can create something in your kitchen for our kids. I was raised in southeastern Virginia and my family is from northeastern NC. I flew with Delta Air lines and have eaten at BBQ pork restaurants all over the place. One thing that I'm sure of and that is BBQ pork should never be mixed up as fine dining. Maybe that was the disconnect for me. It felt too proper..not a fun BBQ place. Too stuffy and I just felt ripped off. Sorry, that's how it felt but good luck! Maybe Hawaii will feel differently.

It has been a while since I've been here. I was actually going next door to get coffee, and do some work. But they were closed. After looking around, I was walking back to my car when I saw, "Happy Hour" "Martinis" So I went in. Friendly hello. Took a seat at the bar and said I was just going to have a drink. Ordered their house martini and it was good! The young woman who took care of me was great! We had a great conversation about Lauryn Hill. The happy hour menu looks great! Drinks and food specials. A great way to start your evening, or you can continue and stay for dinner. If I didn't already have plans I would've. The menu looks very tempting! Mahalo Surfing Pig! Next time I'm in the mood for coffee, I'll stop here!

Maybe 45 minutes before closing, we entered to have a quick meal and were greeted politely without feeling rushed or not wanted but was only told that we might have to do our last call while ordering since it was so close to closing time which was perfectly fine. The server was great and did not make us feel rushed or uncomfortable. This was one of the best barbecue meals I have ever had in my life. The Kahlúa pork was perfectly cooked, and the truffle fries with garlic were perfectly seasoned. The ultimate burger was humongous and cooked perfectly as well. I usually do not like chili, but their chili was so delicious. The portion sizes were so big that food had to be taken to go. I will definitely come back again and it is a must when visiting. It is a very cute place with a bar downstairs and more seating upstairs being very cozy

This arkansas girl is yelling - yeehaw ! Amazing bbq brisket ! Tender , tasty and melt in your mouth ... the pit master Ray came out and chatted , he is kind and knows his bbq ! *ask him how he started Service is impeccable ....its a vibe ... as a visitor to the island ... leave the tourist area and eat where the locals flock too

Located in Kaimuki, the Surfing Pig is a two story restaurant full of smoky drinks and meats! My friends and I enjoyed a great meal here. Service was excellent and all the staff was so friendly! We were seated upstairs and ordered everything family style. We started with cocktails. They have a few smoky drinks that are served covered in a lid that is lifted upon delivery and all the smoke pours out. They had great flavor and were so fun! For food, we ordered the ribs and a whole bunch of sides. The meat was tender and juicy. The truffle fries were a must and perfectly thin and crispy. I also really loved the buttery corn. The mashed potatoes were a little dry so they weren't quite my favorite. The mac n cheese was a very different style. It was very cheesy and thick. Tasty! We ended the meal with some dessert. I loved the lava cake. It was so decadent and delicious.

Nice location in Kaimuki. They were sold out on the Brisket, which hopefully meant that is the best seller. AYCE Prime Rib took much longer than expected, but at least the entree was served temperature hot. The picture of the ahi katsu will show how small the fish was. Servers were patient and friendly as we all 8 of us waited for the entrees. Loco moco was mushy, Ribs were soft - if better sauces were offered, it might havd been better. Desserts were good. Not sure if we will go back.

First time here. Atmosphere- Table and chairs upstairs in the loft. Bar seats downstairs. Service - staff was really friendly and had great suggestions. Food- We both ordered the Prime Rib Sandwich with Truffle Fries. And a house made Lemonade. The Lemonade is very refreshing. Not super sweet, but just right. THE PRIME RIB SANDWICH WAS THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD! Definitely my new lunch spot.

Reserved "Friends Night Out" at The Surfing Pig Hawaii. What an incredible evening. A prix fixe 7-course food feast. We were seated upstairs at 5:30p by a friendly hostess. The SPH is small, warm, and welcoming establishment. Greeted by our server Erin who did a great job on her first night. Started with a cold pint of West Coast IPA and immediately dived into delicious crab cakes, with minimal filler, and the best ever house special truffle fries. This was just the start. Next came yummy Kalua pork stuffed bao buns, char su pork belly, siracha fried rice with a significant amount of sesame oil, and smoky mac & cheese sweetened with a barbecue sauce. We thought the food was delicious and portions HUGE. We had not seen anything yet. Out came literally 2 full racks of meaty pork ribs that obviously took mega time and love to prepare. Two house made sauces on the side were yummy, but almost not needed. We had to box up our leftovers to make room on the table for the 2 desserts about to be served. The chocolate macadamia nut bread pudding was served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The cheesecake was sweetened with perfectly ripened berries. A perfect ending to a great meal. GM Ray stopped by our table a few times to chat and make sure we were enjoying ourselves. SPH is lucky to have such a nice gentleman leading the team. We highly recommend the SPH !

The Surfing Pig Hawaii offers a variety of seating options, including bar seating, standard seating, and outdoor seating, making it a flexible choice for different dining preferences. The service was efficient and friendly. Our server was knowledgeable and provided helpful recommendations. I appreciated the flexibility she showed in accommodating my request for fries, even though it wasn't happy hour. The portion sizes at The Surfing Pig Hawaii are generous, and we easily could have shared a sandwich between two people. Similarly, the fries were plentiful. Unfortunately, the eggs benedict fell short of expectations. The guava flavor was not noticeable, and the poached eggs were overcooked, resulting in a hard yolk. The kalua pork was a bit dry. The hollandaise was decent but it lacked depth of flavor. The thin sliced garlic prime rib was a more satisfying dish. The smoked gouda complemented the prime rib well, and the truffle fries were a flavorful accompaniment. Overall, The Surfing Pig Hawaii offers a casual dining experience with generous portions and friendly service. If you love prime rib then it may be worth checking out AYCE (All You Can Eat) garlic herb prime rib happy hour every Sunday from 4 - 10 pm. It comes with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

Flew into Hawaii for the first time and stumbled upon The Surfing Pig shortly after landing. We had originally planned to eat at Chubbies, but they weren't taking any new diners at 8:30 since they close at 9. We were invited in by their manager who noticed we were looking for someplace to eat. He was very nice and gave us a lot of useful information about the dining fare there. I'm a sucker for nice service staff, so I was hooked and convinced Bae to eat here. Bae was not happy, but I rather liked it! Everything was cold, especially the fries, and they tasted burnt and stale. I'm not a fry snob, but hopefully they get the hang of it soon. Other than that I liked the way the burger tasted, cold or not. Maybe it's supposed to be cold, like a chicken salad sandwich or something? Idk what to tell you, it worked for my palette lol just didn't like the fries. My guy said it tasted like they'd been sitting out for a few hours since it was close to closing. With that being said, I liked the Kalua pork sandwich and kept ordering it everywhere I went and always compared it to The Surfing Pig's because I really did enjoy it!

Went on a Monday night. We got greeted right up and got seated upstairs. It was nice and quiet at first bc there wasn't much people but there was a large group that were seated and the sound surrounded upstairs where we couldn't hear ourselves. Wow they weren't kidding when they said they give big portions. We ordered truffle fries, loco loco, smoke chicken, and the brisket burger. We could barely even eat half of everything. The service was good.

Overall great experience! All the staff were super sweet and did everything they could to make my experience great. However, it was told through our server due to the slow service, there was only one chef in the kitchen. Overall, the food was great. The brisket was a bit tough on the ends but the ribs and mash potatoes were great. The mac and cheese was a bit too wet for my liking. Overall the ambience was very cute, it had the tables on top and the bar at the bottom. The lady who seemed to be the owner was very sweet and thanked us for dining. Overall I would love to come again and try other dishes!

Excellent service. Had a little mix up on the order but it was fixed super fast and had a nice interaction with staff. Great food, I recommend their sandwiches for sure!

I went in on Friday night and the girl with the long brown hair was amazing. Service was great server was very attentive and kind. Food was also to die for. I would highly recommend stopping in.

So had a pretty extensive hiking day and decided we were going to "bulk back" up after the long refreshing day of enjoying nature on the island. Did a quick search and decided to book the Surfing Pig (without knowing it was affiliated with Konos). This joint is located a bit off the main tourism part of Honolulu so a car will be required (or uber). The joint has ample street parking so don't worry there. It is a two floor set up and the service was friendly from start to finish and loved the bar set up. They have brunch and also lunch/dinner setups along with a nice list of specialty/signature cocktails as well as wines and mocktails. After getting seated, decided to order the Loco Moco, the pork shoulder steak, the BBQ Mac and Cheese side, and then they had an awesome happy hour deal that allowed Truffle fries and two signature cocktails for a very nice price. The cocktails were good and just what I expected for a signature cocktail. The truffle fries were addictive... didn't mean to eat all of it but it was pretty darn tasty. The BBQ Mac and cheese was good. It was really interesting how they got that bbq flavor into it without overpowering it or making it too cheesy. Good interesting take on the traditional mac and cheese. The Loco Moco was unfortunately not our favorite. It was extremely salty so it was a tad disappointing. The Pork shoulder steak however was fantastic. The meat was tender and the bbq glaze was a nice compliment to the pork shoulder. All in all, a good experience and glad we tried it out and enjoyed the casual ambiance.

Brisket was on the dry side, chicken was decent. Pork ribs was just mediocre. Bartender was friendly and gave us good service from her side.

One of the best eating experiences my partner and I had while in Hawaii. We stumbled upon AYCE prime rib on Sunday. Not only did the meat melt in your mouth but also the sides (veggies and mash) didn't miss a beat. My partner also got the fried rice and he really enjoyed that too. Drinks are delectable and seriously on point! Our server (I think Sam was her name) was super friendly and gave amazing recommendations! She was also very helpful with my Celiac disease and gave me options to substitute when something was not GF. Overall, the menu was mostly GF. It was a really fun atmosphere and we couldn't have picked a better choice to end our trip on. Easily will come back when we hit the island again next year!

Truffled fries were shoe string type, crispy outside and wasn't over fried. It was good and I couldn't stop eating it. Spanish omelette was cheesy but not much Spanish flavor. It was good but could've been a little better if there was more Spanish flavor or a sauce like pico or salsa. I didn't taste the chorizo. Their menu had other dishes I would still like to try.

As a local, this is now one of our go to places. DO NOT sleep on the Sriracha Fried Rice, it will change your life. We made a reservation for 7pm Saturday night on Saturday morning with no issues. Parking was easy, there was a metered lot behind the restaurant. When we arrived, we were seated up stairs. Clear dividers separate tables for safety and privacy. The space was comfortable and cool, music wasn't too loud and provided nice ambiance. We had the OBB with truffle fries (+4.95) and Truffle Garlic Lemon Salmon with Sriracha Fried Rice. The food came out in under 10 minutes. The burger was HUGE (tons of leftovers). Last time I came here, I had the Loco Moco (which was insane). The Sriracha Fried Rice is our new favorite on the island (!!) These guys are consistently great. Feel good local food made just a little fancy. Customer Service was incredible. The hostess opened the doors for us when entering and exiting. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The owner (I believe) came to our table to check in and thanked us for our business. Price was standard ($60 for dinner for two, not including tip). But for the amount and quality of the food, it's 100% worth it. We will be back and we're bringing the whole gang next time. Please support this local business, we need their fried rice forever.

For Barbecue, it is very marginal; the kalua pig is dry and has no flavor, the BBQ chicken, even dark meat, is extremely dry, and my wife's salmon was also very fishy. We ate here two years ago and loved it. This time, the experience, from the food to the wait staff, was 180 degrees from two years ago. Even the tables are strange. It's like they are still living in COVID fear. People want to dine in private! Get rid of the clear dividers and replace them with privacy dividers. Also seperate the tables.

The awards and reviews this restaurant has gained is justified! What an incredible dinner me +3 others had. The brisket was TOP TIER (I'm from the south, I know brisket, my husband had the smoked chicken which was a huge leg/ thigh cut, it was so juicy and delicious, I had the seared ahi with Siracha fried rice OMG - we couldn't stop eating even though we were all so full LOL. Their mock/ cocktails were super tasty too. Service was A+ and the manager was soooo nice accommodating. I'm so glad we came here!!! We WILL BE BACK!!

overpriced everything. a $10 shirley temple is crazy work. bbq isn't high end food, being located where you are doesn't justify the insane prices for the quality of the food tbh.

Everything here was absolutely amazing!! 10/10 recommend!! The food was delicious, the drinks were beautiful, and the service was outstanding! We had a burger, the hash, and the island breakfast! You have to go here!!

My husband and I stopped here for just a couple of drinks and pupus. My martini was perfect and the food was just what we wanted! I got the parm truffle fries with a red wine deduction that was exactly what I was craving. The crab cakes had a nice kick of spice and my husband's fave was the ahi katsu. Manager and bartender were so friendly and accommodating.

Service was great. Unfortunately the food was absolutely disgusting and barely edible. I should've trusted my gut and stopped eating earlier. The Moco Loco was overcooked all the way through, from the "crispy" fried onions (read: burnt) to the sriracha fried rice. The gravy was about the same as you'd find at a truck stop. The "beef" patty tasted like dogshit, worse than the meat they serve in those Hormel TV dinners that don't need to be refrigerated and can live on a dry shelf for a decade. Like the onions, cooked straight to hell. The chef, if you could call them that, must've been having a bad night. I know I was after leaving the restaurant. The mixed drink (a simple bar rail shot with Diet Coke) was watered down with so much ice it could've been served on the Titanic after the crash, and yet cost $17.50. Would not recommend.

Work lunch Wednesday was a field trip to the Surfing Pig. Located on waialae avenue, the small storefront can be easily missed. They have a few patio seats outside, bar top seating on the first floor and large tables on the second floor. Today there were only two front of house staff: the hostess and the bartender/waitress. Thankfully the hostess told us this so we understood that food would probably take a bit. There were two other tables when we got there at 1240. The menu is a bit strange because they have about 15+ brunch items. I checked out their menu online before going there and they only offer brunch at lunch on a weekday. I ordered the old school sandwich which is a pulled pork sandwich with slaw served with truffle fries. The ordering took a while because the waitress/bartender was making drinks for another table. Our food took a bit to come out and the chicken from the chicken and waffle dish came out cold for two coworkers. My sandwich was quite large that I took the other half to go. I thoroughly enjoyed the shoestring crunchy/oily fries. However, the sandwich had something to be desired. I really wanted more of the slaw to add crunch and acid to the sandwich. More of the guava bbq sauce would have also been nice because I couldn't taste it and that would have brought sauciness to a rather dry sandwich. It may have been an off day for the kitchen. But next time I'm asking for more sauce. Oh and don't get the grilled chicken "side" salad. For $18, the size is not worth it.

The Best! Can't go wrong with anything here! From drinks to appetizers to main dish everything here is soooooo o!!!

So excited to see Surfing Pig open early! They are now serving Dawn Patrol Breakfast Bombers by Kono's. Enjoyed a quiet morning on their patio with a burrito and iced vanilla Mac coffee! Definitely a pleasant surprise to see this new partnership between Kono's and the Surfing Pig. Great service as always.

Not a fan of this restaurant. Truly overpriced for the quality and service. We made reservations because it seemed like it would be fairly busy, but we visited on a Friday afternoon and we were the only ones there for 1.5 hrs. The presentation of the food was probably the best part. Sashmi was $17 for 5 pieces of fish. Ribs were burnt and dry. Fried rice was dry. The burger was probably the best value for the price.

"Sweet people in a cool place" would be my best description of this place. While waiting for another reservation, we stopped in for a snack and would've stayed if we didn't already have plans. Would love to return and try the full menu. BB

Oh Surfing Pig...you have my heart. Not for the amazing food, like the elevated Smoked Salmon Benedict. Perfectly poached eggs over cucumber and a Panko fried green tomato topped with their smoky house made hollandaise. Positively delicious and a generous portion. Or The Cuban Sando...with Konos world famous kalua pig, Portuguese sausage, cheese and grainy mustard on a grilled hoagie roll. It's the perfect bite! Not the charming ambiance either, which is casual and inviting but still portrays a level of professionalism. It's the service that has won me over. Alise, their host went completely out of her way to provide special accommodations for my dining partner in crime who has a disability which prevents him from sitting in most restaurant chairs. Extra care and concern was made the entire time and for that I am a forever fan The Surfing Pig and can't wait to return.

Went there for lunch. The interior was beautiful and service was pretty decent. We were the only customers in the beginning so that definitely helped. I had the Grilled Chicken Salad. The chicken was cooked perfectly and dressing was tasty - sweet and tangy. However, there was way too much dressing and veggies were soaked in liquid at the end. I believe that the dressing should be just enough to lightly coat the veggies. So ask for the dressing on side if you are like me. I also tried a little bit of the Smoked Fried Chicken but that was way under seasoned. Yes, it was smoked but not enough seasoning. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd like to come back for dinner in the future.

We came in as a party of six and every single dish was a hit! Our table enjoyed the salmon, ultimate brisket burger, Uncle's Kalua Pork Sammie, and the smoked chicken--everything was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. We also couldn't resist trying the truffle fries and BBQ mac and cheese, which were absolutely amazing. Not being from Hawaii, I earned some serious points with the in-laws for picking The Surfing Pig for dinner tonight. The food, atmosphere, and service were all top-notch. We'll definitely be back on our next visit! Tattianna and Maheala were fantastic waitresses!!!

You needed a reservation for this place? Why!? Disappointing is all I gotta say. Ribs had no taste unless you dipped it in sauce. Pulled pork was ok. And for the drinks. Smoking pig was a no go, the LA was a no go. Over priced for what you get! Look somewhere else!

Wonderful service- to the point of making it clear that gratuity was already added to our bill for a party of 7 or more. We were so happy with the service that we added a tip. We had the smoked chicken, which was excellent! The smoked flavor is strong and delicious. The fried rice, was pretty good. Everyone in our party of 8 enjoyed their meal. Prices are a bit high, but fair due to the quality of the cooking. The place is small and cozy, but has a fun feel to it. It had two levels, but not a lot of seating.

Absolutely one of the best dining experiences I've ever had on Oahu. The food was top tier and the cocktails are so original and delicious. Everything was made with intent which I absolutely appreciate. I've worked In the service industry since I was 16 and this is an establishment I personally would be proud to work at, which I feel the whole staff shares a mutual feeling, because each person who works for this restaurant has shown my girlfriend and I nothing but pride. From the hostess, to our server Christopher, to the bartender who made our drinks, to the GM who checked on us and our experience, everyone was amazing. We will absolutely be coming back here and recommending this spot to everyone.

DO IT! I'm not kidding when I say this is the best place I've had in a long time. Honolulu had been a let down for me when it comes to foods I've tried. I just haven't been impressed. However, The Surging Pig Hawaii, surprised me in many different ways. First, the staff was welcoming and who I think is the owner/manager was standing at the door welcoming with the hostess. I thought he was just some random guy at first but when he was checking on tables later, it made more sense. The actually place was surprising with how it was setup. It's small with limited seating. On the first floor is a bar then you go upstairs and there are 7-8 tables. I made reservations for a Friday night but it was not busy. I have no clue how it's not with the quality of food. If you're reading this, I'd recommend making a reservation on Resy just in case I got lucky. My waitress was a young woman from Jersey who is here for school. I wish I could remember her name because she made my dinner so much more enjoyable. I've travelled to Honolulu on a solo trip and she was charming, outgoing and just seemed like an great young woman. Props to the staff! The food... surprisingly great. It's not that I expected it to be bad at all but as mentioned before, Honolulu had been a let down food-wise for me. The entrée portions are massive AND tasted amazing. I ordered more than I wanted because I simply was not expecting the portion sizes. The fries could be enough for 4 to split as an appetizer or 2 for their sides. They were crisp and tasted great. If they would have been any cut other than shoe string style, they would have been perfect for me! The OBB which is their burger needs it's own zip code it's so big. Two super thick patties that are heavily seasoned (a little more than I would have preferred) cooked great with a great texture. It seemed to be a leaner cut/grind of meat because it was not greasy at all which I very much appreciated. Personally, I would prefer one patty or two thinner ones because you simply can't pick it up and eat it like a burger. I actually pulled one patty off and ate it by itself. The bun wasn't my favorite, and another minor thing I would change to make it the perfect burger for me but that's all preference. Finally, the mac and cheese. I honestly thought they accidentally brought me pasta at first because of the style of pasta they use and the red tent the cheese sauce has but when I say if this is not the best mac and cheese I've had, it's second to a place in Charleston, SC. If you like mac and cheese, it's a must try. For dessert, I ordered the Chocolate Cake which was more like a pie to me as it was very dark chocolate forward and would have liked a little more sweetness to break it up. The chocolate macadamia bread pudding. I'm not a huge fan of bread pudding, the waitress recommended it. While good, I wouldn't get again. OBB 8.5/10 - a little smaller with a different bun and this would easily be a 9.5 for me. Mac and Cheese - 9.5/10 (I don't give 10s because I have to leave room for something better but I don't think it can get much better.) Garlic Fries 9.5/10 - even being shoe string cut, I'm not holding that against them because they were perfectly cooked and tasted great. Chocolate Cake 7/10 Banana Pudding 7/10 This is a must try and I will be back to try more items.

My wife and I visited on a Sunday evening about a month ago so this is a delayed review. Everything was amazingly excellent from top to bottom. We were warmly greeted by the host and the manager as we walked in and were properly seated upstairs in what is an absolutely beautiful dining area. Service was exceptional and we were promptly offered cocktails. I had a simple iced tea and my wife had the smoking pig old fashioned. It was a freaking bad-ass presentation, A+++ Wife said it was delicious.....She finished 'em. We shared a sampling of their brisket, pork and chicken with assorted sides. Everything was excellent, but the real star was the chicken. The chicken was obviously brined in something absolutely amazing and cooked to perfection. All sides are on point. Our favorite were the shoestring fries. They really hit the spot and we're served crispy, just how we like them. PitMaster Ray and his crew coupled with the front of the house staff have this place looking and tasting phenomenally great. Will definitely be back soon.

Food was delicious, service was great, respectful. Only thing was that it is more expensive than I had hoped.

Food and service were excellent! Come hungry, portions are big! Everything we got was delicious. Can't wait to come back.

Such amazing food for a pretty good price! We had the crab cakes, Salmon, Truffle fries (not pictured) & Pork belly (not pictured), along with 3 drinks that I can't remember the name of but it was so amazing. They also do a all you can eat prime rib on sundays from 4-10pm that we didn't get the chance to try but it sounds so good. Our servers name was Sam and she was so so amazing, such a sweet funny girl. If you get the chance to sit in her section you'll have an amazing time. The bartender Reina was also so nice, she made our drinks taste amazing!

The environment is perfect for all! Whether you want to sit and enjoy some self care time at the bar, or come in and have a nice dinner with friends & family. Their cocktails are delicious (I love their Bloody Mary and signature smoking pig). They even have a daily happy hour! 10/10 recommend

Park in metered lot in back or across the street in municipal pay by time--credit card only lot Ambiance--love the vibe, easy to have conversations Each table partitioned Service--excellent, attentive, friendly Food Calamari medley- asked to sub out calamari for my friend's shrimp allergy. 4 piece calamari and the rest was fish. Calamari chewy/overdone Breading under-flavored. Forgettable. Pass on this dish. Full rack ribs. Fall off bone tender. The rub was also underwhelming. Pork flavor comes through. So if you're a fan of that kind of BBQ. My friend and I like a bolder flavor. Sliders The Kalua pork--the pork super dry. Nice smoked flavor. The burger- my favorite taste wise, burger well done (I prefer medium rare/medium) The crab cake- underwhelming, seafood flavor but could not detect crab taste--finely minced (I prefer lumps, chunks) Food wise --This was a miss for me. Enjoyed the ambience and service.

Service was amazing but the brisket was super dry app was ok tea was bland will give it another try really wanted to like it maybe the chef had won off night prices were very very high for the quality

The Ambiance makes this a cool restaurant. The service and food turned out to be disappointing. went for the Sunday All you can Eat PrimeRib. Three of us ~ upstairs-the only customers. we had gone a week ago for brunch. The service and especially the food was excellent. Sat a the bar. Sunday night ~ had to frequently ask for water. We continued having the prime rib ..server asked us several times if we were ready for dessert..while still eating prime rib. Had several cocktails..never took away the empty cocktail glasses(had several). Never took away our dirty dishes when we did order our dessert. Table pretty crowded..moved the dirty dishes around too make room for the desserts!! Not a keeper.

My family and I have come to The Surfing Pig a few times now and every time we have a blast! This most recent time we invited my coworker after we had just had our son. The server were very nice and accommodating, especially with our young son. They were even able to find a spot for our big stroller. We started out our meal with a delicious, but fancy cocktail called The Hogfather. It is a smoky bourbon drink similar to an old-fashioned that comes in an elaborate case with its own smoke! I love it! The next time I am here I think I want to try the Hot Dreams which is a tequila base drink with a little bit of a kick. We have been here a few times now, and all of their food is amazing! We always get the truffle fries. They are to die for, and the perfect compliment to any drink! We have also gotten the flatbread with Kalua pig, definitely a crowd pleaser and great to share with your group. Another great dish is the mac & cheese that sometimes comes with either pork belly or pulled pork. Depending on what you get, both are incredible! I think they have a rotating menu because some of the things were not on the menu this time that we were around. My other favorite thing that they had that I previously tried was their ahi tuna that also included Chicharrón instead of tortilla chips. What an amazing idea that I still do today!

Phenomenal food matched with outstanding service. Tatti was our server and she did an amazing job. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for BBQ on the island.