Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs
Market rank
#16 / 16
Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs is a premier restaurant in Lihue, HI, specializing in authentic Hawaiian-style grilled meats and traditional island cuisine. With an impressive 4.9-star rating from 114 satisfied customers, this local favorite has established itself as a go-to destination for exceptional huli chicken, tender ribs, and delicious comfort food. The restaurant combines time-honored cooking techniques with high-quality ingredients to deliver memorable dining experiences that keep patrons coming back. Whether you're craving tender, juicy huli chicken marinated to perfection or fall-off-the-bone ribs, Happy Eats delivers outstanding flavors and generous portions. The friendly team is dedicated to providing excellent customer service in a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the warm spirit of Kauai. Perfect for families, lunch breaks, or casual dinner outings, Happy Eats offers convenient dining options that satisfy every appetite. Located in Lihue, this establishment has become a trusted name in the community for quality food and reliable service. Experience authentic island flavors and exceptional taste today—visit Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs and discover why locals and visitors alike rate them 4.9 stars.
Health scoreMay 9, 2026
80
out of 100
#16
Market rank
4.9
Avg rating
114
Total reviews
No public response signal
Response rate
Unknown
Years active
80
Health score
Health score · 80 / 100
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Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs
90 days trailing
Market position
#16 of 16 Restaurant in Lihue.
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#16
of 16 Restaurant businesses
in Lihue
in Lihue
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Restaurant · Lihue
Top 5 shown
1
Kauaʻi Sushi Station
2,030
3
Uncle D's Kauai
232
8
Sushi Blue Wave
143
16
Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs · this page
114
Recent activity
What changed this month.
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In person
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Reviews · 114 total
What customers say.
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4.9★★★★★114 reviews
5 ★
59
4 ★
29
3 ★
15
2 ★
7
1 ★
4
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About & contact
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About
Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs is Lihue's top-rated Hawaiian rotisserie spot, boasting a stellar 4.9-star rating across 114 reviews. They specialize in authentic island-style grilled meats alongside traditional local cuisine, with flexible options for dine-in, takeout, catering, and private events.
Phone
Price range
moderate
Specialties
Dine-InTakeoutCateringPrivate EventsLocal Cuisine
Service areas
LihueNawiliwiliPuhiHanamaulu
Competitors · top 5
Side by side with the neighborhood.
The restaurant shops Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribscompetes with most often, ranked by Operator’s health score. Tap any row for that shop’s full page.
#
Business
Rating
Reviews
Response
Score
1
Kauaʻi Sushi Station
★4.9
2,030
No response signal
99
3
Uncle D's Kauai
★4.9
232
No response signal
84
8
Sushi Blue Wave
★5.0
143
No response signal
82
FAQ
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Contact Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs
Call (808) 631-4045 for service.
Hours for Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs
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Services offered by Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs
Happy Eats - Huli Chicken & Ribs offers Dine-In, Takeout, Catering, Private Events, Local Cuisine. Operator refreshes service lists continuously from public sources.
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Health score formula
Six weighted components: Reviews and rating (25%), Response rate (15%), Market rank (20%), Financial health (20%), Jobs flow (10%), and Operator activity (10%). Recomputed continuously using data from Google, Yelp, Meta, and direct integrations.
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