Hanalei is not just a town to us, its home 

Plenty of places claim to be locally owned, but few can say they’re locally grown.

Big Nick and his wife, Shentel, are both products of Hanalei. Born, raised, and rooted in this community. They first met as kids at Hanalei School, just steps from where Big Nick’s now stands. Shentel’s family has farmed taro here for four generations, and Nick has spent decades working in Hanalei kitchens and tech rooms alike.

When we say we serve our community, it’s not just talk, we’re serving our friends, our neighbors, our ʻohana.

our food is flame kissed

We DON’T use flat tops we charbroil over a live flame

The sizzle of real flame on meat. The kiss of smoke. The caramelized edges where our house-made sauces meet the fire. This is where Hawaiian BBQ and burgers go beyond ordinary.

In a world of griddle-smashed shortcuts, Big Nick’s chooses the flame, and it shows in every bite.

Big Nick didn’t follow a template, he built his own.

Dozens of hours. Countless test patties. Weighing every burger down to the gram.

He chased the perfect balance of weight and thickness, engineered to cook just right over high flame.

The result? A burger that sears fast, stays juicy, and hits with flavor every time.