Question 1

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

We're in Waikoloa Plaza, in Waikoloa Village. Just minutes from Waikoloa Beach Resort - Waikoloa Beach Marriott, Waikoloa Village Hilton, Kings Land Waikoloa. Not far from Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea resort and the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.

Question 2

What are Smash Daddy's hours?

Accepted Answer

11-8pm Sunday through Thursday, and 11-9 Friday and Saturday. We've got live music on the weekends too!

Question 3

Do you take reservations?

Accepted Answer

No need! We've got plenty of seating indoor and outside and at our bar. Feel free to order online if you want to skip the line!

Question 4

Can I order Smash Daddy's online for pickup?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We have online ordering on our website - just head up to the counter when your order is ready.

Question 5

Do you have vegan or vegetarian options?

Accepted Answer

Our kalo (taro) burger is a vegan burger patty made with local Hawaiian kalo. It's delicious and a fan favorite. Our fries and onion rings are vegan too!

Question 6

What's on the menu at Smash Daddy's 808?

Accepted Answer

We keep our menu simple - smash burgers, plus a venison (Molokai deer) burger and a fried chicken sandwich. Try our 50/50 dub smoker - its a smash burger with 50% local smoked meat! For vegans and vegetarians, we've got a delicious kalo burger made from local Hawaiian taro.

Question 7

Do you serve alcohol?

Accepted Answer

We've got a killer tap lineup of local brews mixed with some hard-to-find microbrews, and some mainstays. Guinness is always on tap. We've got a full bar too, and have adult milkshakes!

Question 8

Is Smash Daddy's kid-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Whether you're celebrating your soccer team's latest victory or just want to treat your kids to some delicious milkshakes, Smash Daddy's has everything you need to keep the keiki happy.

Question 9

Is Smash Daddy's near the Waikoloa Beach Resort?

Accepted Answer

Smash Daddy's 808 is about 15 minutes from the Waikoloa Beach Resort, Mauna Lani, and the Kohala Coast hotels. Tourists staying at the resorts come to us for a budget-friendly break from resort prices — smash burgers, hand-spun shakes, and a rotating craft beer tap list, with no resort markup.

Question 10

Who started Smash Daddy's 808?

Accepted Answer

Smash Daddy's 808 was started by Shawn O'Shaughnessy and Soren Arvidson alongside Big Island restaurant veteran Nakoa Pabre. Shawn drives the concept and brand, Soren runs day-to-day operations, and Nakoa brings decades of Hawaii restaurant experience to the partnership.

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