Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Kapolei Restaurant Image
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit (s)

3.4(9 community reviews)
Fine Dining ($$$$)

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Discover Dickey's Barbecue Pit (s), offering the best Barbecue experience in Kapolei. Enjoy Fine Dining ($$$$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

Slow-Smoked Flavors in West Oahu

Stepping into this Kapolei outpost, the air is thick with the distinct, savory scent of hickory smoke. It is a no-frills environment where the focus remains entirely on the craft of low-and-slow cooking. The kitchen stays true to the Texas-style tradition, with meats smoked on-site daily over real wood fires rather than relying on gas or electric ovens.

The Pit-Master Experience

If you find yourself navigating the busy retail hubs of West Oahu, this spot offers a reliable pit stop for those craving substantial portions. The brisket is the clear centerpiece, featuring that coveted, dark-crusted bark and a tender interior. Pair it with their signature spicy cheddar sausage or a side of creamy mac and cheese. The cafeteria-style service ensures you get your tray loaded quickly, which is ideal if you are looking for a filling lunch before heading to the nearby lagoons.

Local Nuances

While the atmosphere is casual and open, be prepared for the typical bustle of a high-traffic shopping district. Parking can be a bit of a dance during peak weekend hours, as spaces fill up fast among the surrounding commercial complexes. The dining area is functional and bright, perfect for families or groups who prioritize quick, protein-heavy meals over formal white-tablecloth service. Whether you are grabbing a pull-pork sandwich to-go or settling in for a family feast with ribs and sides, the flavors deliver that authentic, smoky punch expected of a classic barbecue joint.

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Kapolei Restaurant Image
Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Kapolei Restaurant Image
Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Kapolei Restaurant Image
Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Kapolei Restaurant Image
Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Kapolei Restaurant Image
Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Kapolei Restaurant Image
Dickey's Barbecue Pit - Kapolei Restaurant Image

Location

91-710 Farrington Highway, Hawaii, 96707

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Reviews

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MikeGoogle Maps

Recently

I really wanted to like this place - might have been an off day for them, but man was it just chaos today. Had 6 people on the line and 3 of them looked lost, they didn't know what to do. Whether they were new or just incoherent, you could tell there was no organization. I got in around 405pm for a 415pm pick up for an online order, as soon as i stepped in it was chaotic. Had 4 people waiting in the oline orders line and 2 in the cashier line. The front line of workers was unorganized and everyone was either lost or confused. One of the online order customers literally complained that she was waiting an additional 30 minutes on top of her order pickup and the cashier did her best to calm the situation. Afterwards, a line of customers came in, for online orders. One of the workers really stepped it up and started organizing and got the orders situated but the wait was longer than expected. One of the workers asked about my online order and I gave him my name on the order. He then asked if the order was under a different name...the order receipt had my name on it. So not sure what he was looking at but it took another worker to let him know. Bottom line, i got my order, took about an additional 20 minutes but I got it. Missing a lot of the additional items I ordered from the online app, but i didn't want to deal with the chaos. I ordered the 3 meat platter with jalapeño cheese sausage and 2 times brisket. I ordered an extra rib with it but didnt get it. Got a full rack of ribs and made it a plate with green beans and fries, didnt get those either. Also got the burnt ends sandwich with pickles and onions, didnt get the pickles or onions either..... Overall, the ribs were ok. Some were tender fall apart and some were so damn hard and chewy, thought I was eating jerky. The burnt end sandwich was ok...flavorwise, great - but the meat was extremely tough and chewey. The 3 meat platter was good. The sausage was good, the brisket was ok, again, same thing, some were tender and some were tough. I also got the mac n cheese and baked beans. Baked beans were great, kind of reminded me of the ones you get in the can. The mac and cheese, in all honesty, it really tasted like the boston market mac and cheese. Whether its homemade or not, that was just my impression. Not sure if i would go again, but im always willing to give a place a second try, just not any time soon.

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Roy Jones jrGoogle Maps

Recently

Everyone is griping about pretty irrelevant things. Imma tell you bout this food. No smoke ring on the brisket, the brisket is tougher than a roast. It must be a roast cause there is no smokiness, like at least put some liquid smoke in there, where is the bark at? No flavor, terrible texture. Stringy, dry, tough, and bland. It's like a damn dog treat, chewing on the brisket like bubblegum. The chicken was dry too, but it had more flavor at least and thank God you can't make chicken as tough as beef cause y'all would've. The Mac and cheese was actually pretty decent by fast food standards. The owner seems like a great person you engage with the reviews so I kinda feel bad but I gotta be honest. This just ain't BBQ, I've had BBQ 10x as good from a gas station, but I guess there really isn't too many options in Hawaii. Even as not being BBQ this really ain't good in general, like a pot roast has more flavor and texture.

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JeremyGoogle Maps

Recently

Seperate updated review from the one below I did before. DO NOT DO DELIVERY from here! Packaging is a mess, items like entire ribs missing from orders, drinks missing, paid for additional toppings missing. Packaging also makes the food completely soggy and water logged which ruins the flavor. I even paid for priority delivery so the food was the first delivered. For dine-in: Long lines, a long wait sometimes, and a small place, but everyone was really nice, and the food was good! Sweet tea was a little old tasting, bread needs some flavor like salted butter or honey butter. We'll surely go again!

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Deborah CoxGoogle Maps

Recently

I went for my birthday. I loved Texas brisket. This was actually the most disgusting, disappointing brisket I have ever had the misfortune of being served. It was not completely smoked. No red smoke ring and beyond tough. I don’t think it was ever on a smoker.

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Makaha LGGoogle Maps

Recently

My mom and I wanted to try something new for lunch and ended up at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. We had the barbecue rib plate. It came with 4 fat, juicy ribs, and 2 sides. My mom and I tapped out after 2 ribs. Ono no!

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Lisa RoundbottomGoogle Maps

Recently

I had to try Dickey’s BBQ pulled pork after seeing it was ranked the best pulled pork sandwich in the country by Eat This, Not That — and wow, they weren’t kidding. The meat was super tender, smoky, and packed with flavor. The sauce hit perfectly, and the bun held up like a champ. Totally lived up to the hype. I’m already planning my next trip back

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Zayla TakaokaGoogle Maps

Recently

YES Dickey's is back and better than ever! The staff were friendly and food was Amazing! I ordered the half rack rib plate and the ribs were THICC and juicy. I couldn't decide which of the 8 bbq sauces to get so I bought extra for $0.50 each to try three of them (Original was my favorite). If dining in they have a nice open and clean dinning area. I saw online on sunday kids eat free with an adult plate so will be back then. So grateful to have an amazing Texas BBQ place on the west side again!

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Yes, there is shared parking available in the surrounding retail area, though it can get busy during peak lunch and dinner hours.

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