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Shrimp Shack

53 - 352 Kamehameha Hwy, Punaluu, Oahu, HI 96717
808-256-5589
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Ranked #1 of 1 restaurants in Punaluu
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch
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Salem, Oregon
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174 reviews 174 reviews
108 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

The Shrimp Shack was about a 10 minute walk from our Condo. We ordered the Surf and Surf, with Coconut Shrimp & Grilled Fish that my hubby thought was chicken (firm meat) & Grilled onions. Also ordered the Crab Cakes (7 small patties with tartar sauce and rice). Everything comes with rice and guava honey dipping sauce. We split the... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I've been stopping by this bright yellow truck since it first opened in 1999. And I love how the location and food just keep getting better! I'm enjoying each new visit since the menu just keeps expanding with more and more delicious choices. And the atmosphere is always fun. I wish I had dreamed up this business so I could... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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36 reviews 36 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We stopped at the Shrimp Shack on our Hawaiian trip after hearing good reviews about the shrimp trucks along the coast of Oahu. Well, this was probably the most tasteless, overpriced meal we had on Hawaii. I had coconut shrimp, which turned out to be frozen, and my husband had spicy shrimp, which once pealed lacked any flavor at all.... More

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Opelika, Alabama
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

The Shrimp Shack truck on the Kamehameha Hwy in Punalu'u, HI - next to Ching's Store --- DON'T BOTHER stopping! Frozen seafood! Shrimp was frozen - the first clue is that they had popcorn shrimp.... The food is cooked OK but a bit pricey. You are better off eating at any number of other places - . It is true... More

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Naracoorte, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013 via mobile

I had been told I had to stop here so I did with a friend. It was a very rainy day so they had to do the eating in table inside their employee area which was not as great. The food was great though and the service was lovely

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Chaska, Minnesota
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Personally I don't like seafood but the rest of my family does so this was a must visit place for us, as we read about it before coming to the island. My family says that the shrimp and crab cakes were spectacular and comes in pretty big portions. I thought the rice was fantastic! They have quite a few options... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

I've seen this reviewed on the Travel Channel, Food Network and others. Finally I got here. Yay! Received by the proprietor in a happy and helpful fashion, explaining all the offerings. I chose the spicy garlic shrimp plate. Yummy! Finger licking' good. She serves the tables and visits. What a great place to go. Do not delay. Go there. It... More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

This place is a must if you are renting a car and travelling to the north shore. Shrimp are very tasty. It's is worth the stop.

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San Mateo, CA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

The owner is a lovely lady and greeted us with a smile, so we were ready encouraged. We ordered coconut shrimp and garlic shrimp, medium spicy. The coconut shrimp were o.k., but the garlic shrimp, although in a good sauce, were overcooked. The meat at the head end which is the first bite was mushy on every shrimp. The last... More

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Rio Rancho, NM
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013 via mobile

We stopped and had a medium garlic shrimp, a coconut shrimp, a strip steak, crab cakes and popcorn shrimp. All of it just outstanding! Hands down a must do if you are on the north shore.

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