About Smash Daddy’s 808
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Sink your teeth into our juicy Smash Burgers, paired perfectly with our delicious shakes and refreshing brews.
Founded by Shawn O’Shaughnessy, Nakoa Pabre, and Soren Arvidson, Smash Daddys 808’s journey began on the brewery block in Kona. From the beginning, Nakoa, known for his successful restaurant ventures, fully supported Shawn’s vision and added his love and experience to the concept.
The idea of SmashDaddys808 emerged from years of collaboration and shared culinary dreams. Inspired by a unique burger style, Shawn envisioned bringing this innovative concept to Hawaii. Soren, with his managerial expertise and passion for culinary excellence, became an indispensable part of the team. In early April, Shawn, Nakoa, and Soren embarked on a research trip to the mainland. They trained under a renowned lacy burger master, mastering the art of creating crispy, caramelized edges while keeping the center juicy. This transformative experience solidified their commitment to introducing a fresh and exciting dining experience to Hawaii.
The name SmashDaddys808, combining “Smash” for their signature burger style and “808” for Hawaii’s area code, encapsulates their brand’s essence. At SmashDaddys808, every burger is a bold adventure, crafted with top-notch ingredients and bursting with unforgettable flavors. More than just a place to eat, SmashDaddys808 redefines the burger experience.
SmashDaddys808 is a testament to collaboration, innovation, and a love for quality food. With plans to expand and introduce more unique culinary experiences, Shawn, Nakoa, and Soren are set to make a lasting impact on Hawaii’s dining landscape. Come taste the innovation and passion that sets us apart—where every bite redefines your burger experience. Stay tuned for more exciting developments from this dynamic trio!
Delicious burger! The single patty burger is pretty small, but with the fries it filled me up and was very tasty. $10 for a burger and fries is a great... read more deal for Waikoloa as well.
Tons of seating inside and a decent amount of outside tables too.
The service was great and food came out quickly.
We got two burgers and fries. The... read more burger was super crispy and the sauce was great!
It was a bit too greasy for my liking and kinda fell apart when eating so for the price would expect a few improvements but still overall a good meal and worth a visit.
Went to Smash Daddys after seeing some of the photos and reviews. I've had a lot of burgers in my lifetime, but I'd have to say the 50/50 dub smoker... read more is the best burger I've ever had! Whoever came up with this knew what they were doing. We'll definitely be back.
4.2/5
Was on vacation and saw a new shopping center in Waikoloa. Stopped in to take a look and saw smash daddy and gave it a shot.
Ambiance... read more - great vibe in here, music, open kitchen so you can see cooks. A few beers on tap. Lights along the ceiling, with of all things, skateboard decks.
Service - woman who took our order was nice and welcoming, also very patient as it took us awhile to order.
Food - in all honestly I did not order anything. I had a bite of 2 of their burgers from my family. I had a bite of the smashed kalo burger which was surprisingly beefy. I thought it would be grainy but we enjoyed it. I also had a bite of their double smash burger which was so good. They really smash it thin to get those crispy edges that I love. I think my only issue was 1) these burgers are NOT cheap. We're talking $20 each, it does come with fries though. 2) the burger did leave a literal puddle of grease on the paper. Still enjoyed it regardless but, can be a little off putting for some.
Burgers were delicious! The bacon addition was perfect. Wish they had more options for toppings and better ranch. Fries were cooked to perfection and onion rings were also very tasty... read more but they were slightly too fried. Service was also great. All the staff were really friendly. There's lots of tables and the decor inside is nice and overall a nice place to stop by for a quick bite.
This is the best burger I have ever had. In the class of mid range between Burger King and a fancy restaurant, I say again, this is thee best... read more burger I have ever had.
We were visiting from Oahu and by far the best burger I have tried. There were 7 of us, 3 got the 50/50, 2 of us got the weekly special... read more yeehaw and the rest of the group got the regular dub. And man did we clean our trays. Def a 10/10!!! I love me a good burger and my go to is teddys but this has made my number 1 spot
Sink your teeth into our juicy Smash Burgers, paired perfectly with our delicious shakes and refreshing brews.