Looking for a delicious meal after riding the Hawaiian waves with your friends? Bringing Kauai’s best BBQ, founded in 2010 on the island of Kauai. This local family-owned restaurant has since expanded to Wahiawa, Oahu, in 2020. Chicken In A Barrel BBQ offers a diverse menu starting with the most “broke da mouth” chicken! Try the finger-licking smoked ribs, shredded pork, or loaded burrito.
Conveniently located on the gateway to the north shore on Kamehameha highway and specializes in creating one-of-a-kind smoked barbecue with their custom-made barrel drums.
With a casual indoor and patio environment, this restaurant is perfect for individuals of all ages.
Based on 238 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
167 S Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Phone: (808) 888-2400
Website:
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Hours
| Saturday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Lyle Brewer
Amazing. The chicken in a barrel meal
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Shooter Shooter
We where driving by on our way to North Shore and saw Chicken in a Barrel, i had to slam on the brakes pull a U-turn and go back. So glad we did the food was amazing and the atmosphere was awesome! The music was not to loud but just perfect like the food and staff where. If your on your way to surf or anywhere we would highly recommend this place!!!!!
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Sam I am
This place is surprisingly good. The loaded fries are AMAZING ,the chicken is juicy and tender . The honey grilled cornbread is GODLY. The pulled pork is juicy and it has favor. The pulled pork AND the bbq sauce a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL the recommend the sampler plate if you are new or wanting to try everything.
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Rianna Arango
Probably one of the best meals I’ve had while in Hawaii! The chicken was perfectly smoked! Definitely order the grilled honey cornbread! OMG! And the loaded fries was so delicious! Shoutout to Brandon for being the best server!
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Minh Tran
It was great. The staffs were nice. Chicken was soft and not dry. Beef is a tad salty. The bean a tad sweet.
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Aaron Durant
Stopped by here on our way around the island, so glad we did!
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Jerika Brown
Tried their pop up tent on Schofeild so can’t speak for this specific location. Huli huli chicken tasted authentic and exactly what I was craving. Mac salad was too heavy on the mayo for me.
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Matthew L
You can’t go wrong with the mix plate. 1/4 chicken, pork, rice and mac salad. I was definitely full and left happy. There’s plenty of seating and my order was filled very quickly. It’s a good spot for lunch if you’re in or around Wahiawa.
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celesté carmen2
Got the sampler plate. Great way to try most of the meats. The ribs and chicken were my favorite. Was surprised how much I enjoyed the rice and chili together. Would come again.
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Matt Hayden
My wife and I stopped by one evening on our way back from the north shore. At first I was not sure what we were getting into. The place was empty, just us and employees Brandon & Charles. We gave it a shot anyway and I must say that this may have been the best food during our stay on Oahu. We got the sampler platter to share with mac and cornbread. All of the meats were were excellent and tons of flavor, the mac was very good, now for the highlight of the meal, their honey butter cornbread. This was recommended by one of the employees (Brandon I think). This alone was worth stopping by. We talked about the meal many times and the cornbread was alway at the top of our conversation. If I remember right the meal was $21.xx plus drink & tax. Think about that. Where else are you going to feed 2 people for $22 on Oahu and make it so good that you feel you must write a review? There was enough to even bring some back to the resort for a late night snack. A great tasting meal at an affordable price is always enjoyable but when you add in the great customer service from Brandon & Charles, this place should be on everyone’s list that visits the island. At a minimum, stop by to say hi and GET SOME CORNBREAD!!!
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