9400 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, Hawaii, 96796, United States

Dine & Drink

Taste the Vibe

Casual Island Dining, Barbecue, Pizza, and Refreshing Drinks

Gather for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the casual on-site restaurant and bar, serving American fare, pizza, and barbecue smoked on premises. Enjoy island-inspired favorites, Kauai beef burgers, pulled pork, ribs, and dine-in or cottage takeout pizza, then settle in with draft beer from The Barrel Taps, mai tais, or margaritas in an easy indoor-outdoor setting.

BBQ plates, fries, and a drink on a lanai table at Waimea Plantation Cottages.
BBQ American Hawaiian Restaurant

Chicken In A Barrel BBQ

A casual BBQ American Hawaiian restaurant at Waimea Plantation Cottages offering smoked-on-premises barbecue, island-inspired dishes, pizza and open-air lanai seating with views of the grounds and Pacific Ocean. Chicken In A Barrel BBQ suits easy breakfasts, relaxed dinners and cottage takeout, with a friendly counter-service feel.

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Waimea Plantation Cottages features one on-site restaurant, Chicken in a Barrel BBQ, which also houses Da Pizza Place and The Barrel Taps self-serve beer wall in a single casual space. Guests staying at Waimea Plantation Cottages can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner without leaving the property.

The restaurant at Waimea Plantation Cottages offers a diverse mix of American fare, pizza and BBQ. Menu highlights include island-inspired dishes like loco moco and papaya yogurt granola alongside classic barbecue favorites such as pulled pork, baby back ribs and 100% Kauai beef burgers smoked on premises.

Yes, Waimea Plantation Cottages has one on-site bar/lounge located within Chicken in a Barrel BBQ. It includes The Barrel Taps, a self-serve beer wall, along with drink offerings that include Maui Brewing Co. draft beers, mai tais and margaritas.

The Barrel Taps is the self-serve beer wall at Chicken in a Barrel BBQ, the restaurant and bar at Waimea Plantation Cottages. It is described as Kauai’s first and only self-serve beer wall, giving guests at Waimea Plantation Cottages a fun way to sample local and regional brews.

Chicken in a Barrel BBQ, the restaurant at Waimea Plantation Cottages, is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with breakfast served from 8:30 to 11 a.m. followed by lunch and dinner service throughout the day.

Yes, Waimea Plantation Cottages offers pizza through Da Pizza Place, part of the on-site restaurant. Pizza is available for dine-in or takeout to guest cottages, making it an easy option for families relaxing in their own accommodations.

Absolutely. Waimea Plantation Cottages is positioned as an ideal destination for both family vacations and romantic couples’ getaways, and the on-site restaurant offers a casual, welcoming atmosphere with a varied menu suited to all ages, from classic American fare to barbecue favorites.

Chicken in a Barrel BBQ at Waimea Plantation Cottages offers indoor and outdoor open-air seating under a covered lanai, with views of the grounds and the Pacific Ocean. The space seats about 145 guests and includes a sports bar area displaying local surfboards.

Yes, Waimea Plantation Cottages provides propane double-barbeque grill stations for guest use, with charcoal available on request. This is a separate amenity from the on-site restaurant, giving guests the option to cook for themselves during their stay.

Yes, dining at Waimea Plantation Cottages is designed to be relaxed and casual. At Chicken in a Barrel BBQ, guests receive menus at the bar, order and pay at the bar, and are called by name when their food is ready, fitting the laid-back plantation-style atmosphere enjoyed by couples and families alike.

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