Whiskey Smoke 808

“ Amazing Smoked BBQ!! Flavors that are hard to get in Hawaii. Try everything!! Sooo good. Great friendly service from a locally owned family business that will leave you feeling like family. Five stars all around!! ”

“ Excellent BBQ on the island. Tried several other places, but they don't compare to this place. Giant smokers in the back of the parking lot where they do all their smoking. Going back to try the burnt ends, they were sold out of them. Good cornbread, definitely need to try some other things. ”

“ Clear plate says it all. If I could eat the bones I would. Been to all the BBQ spots on island and this place is in a league of their own. ”

“ Perfect place to grab a plate and eat at a park while enjoying the view in Kaneohe! Since the dining room tables were nearly filled, I ordered takeout. I timed it, just for fun, and it came out in under 10 minutes! (8 minutes to be exact!) I ordered a 2-Choice Entree Plate with the Brisket and Pulehu, Brussels Sprouts and Mac n Cheese for the sides, and Spicy Guava Chili Sauce. The Brisket was juicy and tender. I could easily cut it with my fork; no knife needed! I loved how the Pulehu was already cut in perfect bite-size pieces! The depth of the smoky flavor was unmatched. They even included some pieces with the bone if you're into that. Moving onto the sides. The Brussel Sprouts were perfectly roasted and seasoned. I could eat a bucket of those and be happy. The Mac n Cheese was a little greasy, but it had a pleasant smoky flavor. The meats and sides were amazing, but my favorite thing was the sauce! I was a little skeptical at first because I was worried it would be too sweet, but that Spicy Guava Chili Sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. This sauce paired perfectly with everything! Stellar experience!! Something to look forward to the next time I'm back in Kaneohe! ”

“ Great food, good service. Highly recommended. We ordered the brisket ends & nachos as appetizers, both were delicious options. Entrees: Smoked lamb & pale husband ribss with Mac & Cheese/Baked Beans, hit the spot. Ambiance was great, plenty of parking. ”

“ Food: We ordered a combo plate with brisket and ribs as well as a classic burger with parmesan garlic fries. Brisket was nice and fatty with nice smoke flavor. The ribs were a little too dry for me, but the best part of the plate was the Brussel sprout side. It was super flavorful and went well with everything. The burger was pretty good and the fries were awesome. Service: you just go up to the register and order your food then they bring it out to your seat. Ambiance: The decor and feel of the place seems to match a smoked meat restaurant. It's casual and anyone can feel comfortable coming in. Price: it is a little pricey but smoking meat takes a long time so it's understandable. Definitely worth a try and next time I wanna try the desserts. ”

“ Deliciously and well seasoned BBQ at Whiskey Smoke 808! I love that the meats are lean (not much fat) and sides were great. I didn't feel heavy when I was done. For two people, we ordered the 2 meat plate and two sides. Side portions coleslaw and potato Mac were small but it complemented the meat. Well seasoned! Service was friendly and took our order promptly. The ambiance was clean and tables were bussed quickly. There were cakes and cookies at the back counter if you have room for your sweet tooth! ”

“ Brisket is nice and juicy. Happened to be in the area and always wanted to give this place a try. Walking in you see a lot of military families. Probably looking for a taste of home. I ordered ala cart pork ribs, brisket loco moco and two sides, smoked Mac and cheese and coleslaw. Brisket loco moco was super worth it. The bowl has 3 pieces of brisket that I think are equal to 1.5 brisket slices and that's a lot for one person. Also with rice, an egg how you like it, and brown gravy. All at a good price since I'll see other places charge equal for two hamburger patties. Highly recommend! Brisket was juicy, smokey, and tender. Ribs were very smoked. Big ribs with a lot of meat. Not as juicy as other ribs I've had, but still good. Smoked Mac and cheese was cheesy, but not smokey. Well, it might have been but since I was eating so much smoked food, the Mac and cheese didn't stand out as smoked. Coleslaw was good. Thinly sliced cabbage and balanced out the fattiness of the brisket. Good service and plenty of parking and seating inside. ”

“ I was craving some BBQ so we decided to go to Kaneohe to get some! ***What I got ~ **Mixed Plate Meat (8.5/10) ~ This was super filling, but I thought it was good! The brisket was VERY rich and the pork ribs were somewhat soft. As for the sausage I wasn't a huge fan of it. The casing was tough so it was somewhat weird to bite into. Other than that everything was great! Even the sides. **Burnt Ends (Pork) (10/10) ~ We were so sad that they sold out of the brisket burnt ends because we wanted to try both. But the pork was just as good! It was glazed in a sweet BBQ sauce and the pork just melts in your mouth. Honestly, I wish I just got 2 servings of the pork burnt ends and eat it with the sides. This could have been its own plate. Overall, I'd totally come back for the burnt ends it was so damn delicious. As for the BBQ meats, it was good, but wasn't surprising or great. If we could give .5 extra stars I would. Thus, Whiskey Smokes for me is a 4.5/5! ”

“ (Tookout 08/21/24 WE @ 7:00pm): Some whiskey paired with smoked BBQ in the 808 state would be lovely! After drinking at nearby INU Island Ales, this was the perfect opportunity to finally try Whiskey Smoke 808 which has been on my bookmark list. I was on a Hawaiian BBQ kick on this trip and wanted to explore more since I loved it so much. Most of my Hawaiian BBQ experience has been relegated to roadside food stalls and trucks, so it was nice to see more accessible options. Would this 808 wood-smoked BBQ joint whisk me away to hog heaven!? PURCHASE 8pc Whiskey Smoked Chicken Wings, Celery Sticks, & Ranch Dressing ($10.38): Meaty and plump, each piece was juicy and succulent with a nice hint of smokiness and minimal sauce. The celery sticks were fresh which I only used with the ranch dressing (the wings didn't need this at all). Not bad at all! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=y_BRpHzJeDVjhWJVgxUwaw 2 Choice Plate - Brisket, Pork Ribs, Mac N' Cheese, Coleslaw, Guava Chili Pepper Sauce, Pickled Vegetables ($26.00): The sizeable brisket potion was succulent, tender, had plenty of burnt bits, and was simply awesome! The two pork ribs had a light rub of sweetness on them, meaty, fell off the bone, and had a hint of fat which added to the flavor. The mac n' cheese was cheesy, creamy, and hearty; I would've loved a cup of this alone. The coleslaw was the necessary greens that tried to offset all the badness of this meal. It was peppery, not overly soupy, but lacked pineapple which I felt needed to be a required ingredient. The guava sauce was nice but honestly I didn't need it on anything, so I saved it for a different meal. A wonderful plate of grindz! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=Ep-ZHbak5L6glMn4xmoDng Pulled Pork Plate - Potato Mac Salad, Steamed White Rice, Lilikoi Sauce, Pickled Vegetables ($18.72): Plenty of mouth-watering pork goodness that melted in your mouth, this was da bomb! I wished it came with some bread to make a sandwich. The potato mac salad was hearty and a meal in itself; again, please add some pineapple. The rice was a tad dry and possibly from an older batch. Another wonderful plate of food, but I would suggest just ordering the pulled pork, buying some sweet bread, and making sandwiches. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=tQpe-_WQvfG6hpR1g6vgUA SERVICE I'd checked their menu prior to arriving, so I knew what I wanted and immediately ordered with the young gentleman behind the counter (the place was filled with diners but no one was in line). Minutes late, my food was all packed up and ready to go. Everything was chill and straightforward which I was totally fine with - mahalo! PARKING (FREE) They appeared to have their own private small lot in the back. Otherwise, there seemed to be sufficient parking along the main drag of Kamehameha Hwy. Since my vehicle was still parked along Kahuhipa Ave. next to the brewery, I simply walked over - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A simple fast food style floor plan as you entered into the main dining room which was filled with several benches/chairs/tables while the order counter was directly in front of you with the menu/prices hung up on the wall behind and a small display case. It was a very clean interior with little to no decorations. Plenty of natural lighting (in this case street lights since it was night time) came in through the many glass doors/windows while eclectic ceiling lights filled in the rest. I couldn't recall any TVs nor any background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=jJP7LNZbFuKC-TNW7FxspQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Whiskey Smoke 808 lit a fire underneath me to definitely return the next time I was back on the island. All of the meats were wonderfully done, the sides were very good, the portions were huge, the prices seemed comparable, and the service was easy and straightforward. And, whenever possible I liked to support small family-owned businesses. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $58.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS ”