South Shore Grill Reviews
“Come for one reason, the food; which is quick, affordable, and decidedly gourmet…You’ll need a nap after this.”Honolulu Magazine

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Suki B.
2018-03-23 09:58:01
BEST fish tacos I've ever had! So good that we came here twice during our vacation. Located near Diamond Head, it's the perfect stop for lunch after the...

Debby S.
2018-05-01 09:05:09
This little family owned restaurant is a perfect place to chill whether it be after a nice beach/hike/workout day or just hanging out with some...

Caroline M.
2018-05-02 22:36:32
Taco Tuesday! Wish I found out about this place sooner! All the Tuesdays I missed out on. If you can't make it on Tuesday, the fish tacos are well worth...

G J.
2018-05-11 16:31:43
Restaurant suggested by a couple locals for great fish tacos. So of course, we had to try it. We lucked out. At 6pm, the place wasn't busy. By the time we...

Heide S.
2018-06-05 00:26:41
After a short sweet hike over at Diamond Head we decided to swing by here to try the food. As usual, it was yelp that led us here and the food did not...

Lizel Z.
2018-06-15 23:06:45
The hubs and I typically come here on Tuesdays for the taco special! We've been regulars for over a year and have seen the line go out to the street when...

Erik I.
2018-07-08 21:58:20
What a great place! Been trying to get here for a little over a year and it finally worked out on this vacation . . . Truly homemade and made with love....

Melissa B.
2018-07-18 15:07:04
Love this place. I call in my order and they always have it ready in less than 20 mins. Food is great. I always get the fish tacos or chicken burrito and...

CalifDreamin X.
2018-08-12 16:53:48
South Shore Grill's fish tacos were amazingly delicious. They're made with huge pieces of ono fish and so flavorful. By chance, we went on a Tuesday during...

Carolyn H.
2018-09-27 21:29:04
I stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon post-workout. It was really busy, but in the end it was worth the wait. Tacos are a specialty and the fish tacos...

Shawn B.
2018-09-20 01:22:33
Best Tacos period.I found them a month ago, and now they are apart of my weekly lineup.So far I've tried the Fish Taco, Shrimp Taco, and Kalbi...

Lisa T.
2018-11-11 18:24:13
Great fish tacos. Mixed plate Includes kalbi, bbq chicken, fish taco. Also choice: hapa rice, mac salad, slaw. Or fries and slaw.Mixed plate $16One...

Jeff A.
2018-11-05 00:43:47
TACO TUESDAY!!! I was brought here one night by a friend after having a few pau hana drinks in waikiki and I'm so glad he brought me here. I was craving...

Joseph Y.
2018-12-19 18:12:13
I go here at least once a week.... it's that damn good. The coleslaw is BY FAR the best I have ever had. It's a citrusy bed of cabbage and let me make...

Bobby M.
2019-01-20 01:30:42
After Plans A, B & C fell through, our group of 20 decided to try South Shore Grill. Not only did they have enough seating for all of us, they took all of...

Kate M.
2019-01-18 13:13:17
Would give South Shore Grill 6 stars if I could! This is our go-to place when we are deciding what to do for dinner or lunch on the weekends. Everything...

Tika G.
2019-03-28 23:18:48
Anyone who wants a healthy bite to eat would love this place.The tacos are very lite and not heavy, even the burritos are amazing.Located by diamond...

Sakellarios V.
2019-05-20 15:12:28
Don' let the no frills look of this joint sway you. If you want some really good tacos, step forward and prepare yourself for enjoyment.I went with two...

Nichelle S.
2019-05-22 20:00:07
I came in on a Monday with my cousins who were visiting and BOYYYY was it absolutely delicious.I had the Two-Taco Plate: Grilled Cajun Ono Fish with...

Brandi Jo N.
2019-07-27 08:28:45
We hit this spot twice during our week on Oahu. Here's what to order to experience everything they have to offer: SSG mix plate Blues BurgerSuicide...

Amy J.
2019-10-27 17:29:32
What an amazing find....thanks yelp!The fish tacos are some of the best I've ever had. Perfect amounts of everything and the fish was meaty and delicious!...

Melissa I.
2019-10-30 23:45:02
This place has difficult parking but we got lucky parking out front. There's street parking in the neighborhoods though. I ordered the Boneless kal-bi...

Glenn G.
2019-12-04 19:21:07
By far, the best fish tacos I've had in years -- I visited South Shore Grill for the first time on Taco Tuesday. The line was out the door and down the...

Claire K.
2020-01-13 07:42:27
Location: By KCC and super close, next to cafe Morey's and many other cute cafes. It's small store and easy to be missed between the cafes but once you...

Heather A.
2020-01-21 13:37:55
Stayed in Waikiki for a week and I'm so upset we came to this place on our last day because I easily would have come more than once. After trying about two...

Kyla G.
2020-02-01 10:45:52
This place has the best tacos I've EVER had...Keep in mind I'm a local to Hawaii but I've travelled to over 15 places including cabo in Mexico and nothing...

Brennan T.
2020-02-03 09:40:41
Review #4 for 2020.I've been to South Shore Grill twice so far, and my experience has been positive both times. Just last week I stopped in for a big...

Amy S.
2020-02-12 22:08:59
Outstanding! Their ono fish tacos are about $5 each and worth every penny. They're filled with delicious fresh, cajun- seasoned fish and probably thre vest...

Windy C.
2020-03-23 01:34:08
A friend from back home happens to be visit while I was here in Hawaii, which she took me here for dinner. My husband and I went back to try other food on...

Jackie T.
2020-05-02 22:22:23
I got the grilled ono fish with their aioli sauce and it was amazing. I'm a fan! Everything is made fresh, so you're going to have to be patient while your...

LL A.
2020-05-07 16:02:37
With the mandatory shelter in place, we were on a food hunt for something different, ono, and of course within walking distance. Well, we found this jewel,...

Licia V.
2020-05-20 18:46:46
Tried their house salad with kalbi and aioli dressing. WINNAH!!!I usually get a burrito (doesnt matter which one just depends on my mood) and the cajun...

Mike W.
2020-06-10 01:11:17
Great food and service. Fresh ono is always fresh and never fishy. Fish and kalbi tacos are amazing. Cajun Ono plate with Mac salad and slaw is my go to....
R P.
2020-07-03 19:01:25
The slaw is to die for. All the food is made to order and is delicious. Great spot to pick up food on your way to the beach. Workers are all have great...
Hannah L.
2020-08-15 23:43:46
Always get a burrito but got the short rib this time and wow it's sooooo good. Plus the chocolate cake was amazing too!! Love SSG and love supporting local...
Vance K.
2020-09-17 17:41:58
South Shore Grill is serving some of the best takeout!Although known for their Taco dishes, I highly recommend trying their Kal-bi & chicken plates!And...
L. M.
2020-10-31 00:50:58
This is a late entry for take out on 9/23/2020.We wanted to give SSG a 2nd try (see my previous review)- and this time we were not disappointed. This was...

Val H.
2021-01-17 20:39:54
We spent the afternoon walking our dog, Mele, through Kapiolani Park and admired the historic homes nearby. So on our home we stopped by South Shore Grill...

Zarry S.
2018-03-29 10:01:58
Come on a Wednesday around 7 pm and the line was out the door, always a good sign. I ordered the Cajun shrimp tacos plate and substituted the tuna mac (I...

Nai Q.
2018-03-26 14:36:29
Love the vibes of the dining area! We really wanted to take advantage of the ambiance however they close the dinette a little before 8:25pm the kitchen...

Donna L.
2018-04-27 12:27:36
I got to try the shrimp burrito and the veggie burrito. Both were very good, tasty, fresh, and deliciously composed. I usually re-roll my burritos to make...

Robin D.
2018-06-08 15:41:09
We had no trouble finding on street parking for this little gem of a local ono dine-in or out place. Conveniently located to Diamond Head, KCC, and (for...

Lisa H.
2018-06-13 17:44:40
A small local restaurant. On street parking. Limited seating. Order at the counter. We had fish/ono tacos, they were delicious. The ono had substance, it...

Dan A.
2018-07-15 00:54:53
Initial visit at this popular local eatery. Last minute change-of-mind brought me here to dine-in for a late lunch (it was after 400p) or as I prefer to...

Julie B.
2018-08-17 23:21:56
The kalbi tacos are the bomb.comExcellent service and a cool vibe.I'll definitely be back.

Jennifer Y.
2018-09-14 00:33:48
My favorite fish (grilled ono) tacos on the island. I could eat 2 and be full, 3 and stuffed. The other reviewers are correct: taco Tuesdays do exist...

Psyche S.
2018-12-13 15:41:52
The "tree" burgah was supah good! Dare I say maybe even my favorite?! For reference, my original favorite was Village Burger in Waimea.These two places...

Shawn H.
2019-01-19 11:25:32
We came in here hungry after hiking Diamond Head. We have been wanting to come here for several months and finally decided to stop in. I had heard really...

Barbea G.
2019-04-04 18:17:03
Just left here, stopped for lunch with my friend on our continued adventure of eating at spots we haven't eaten at before! Because we were working up the...

Gee A.
2019-03-14 20:49:16
Oh my oh my.... came here with my girls. And let's just say we all agree the food is the BOMB.COM! I never eat coleslaw, and this was the only one I have...

Shari T.
2019-06-25 16:25:37
Came here for a casual Friday date night (early dinner) and was lucky to snatch the last parallel stall that also happened to be in front of the shop! We...

Jon C.
2019-10-04 15:35:31
I had heard some chatter about SSG being a great spot for a tasty, reasonably priced meal at the foot of Diamond Head and decided to check it out. Great...

Christina G.
2019-10-03 00:53:05
Location : this diamond head area taco place is always a go to for me after a long day of surfing, or hiking. It's is right on Monsarrat, and nicely located...

Stephanie L.
2019-10-15 01:57:36
Came here for Taco Tuesday with my sister and a couple of friends who were craving fish tacos. The taco size is healthy, freshly made, and their bombucha...

April L.
2019-12-27 18:58:52
Love stopping by here whenever I'm in town. Street parking and some seats in the back of the place. Sometimes the wait can get a bit long, especially when...
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