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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Rare Treat. A gem located between big box fast food. The order taker was very helpful in ordering. My wife wanted no tomatoes and medium cooked and it was. I like rare burgers and that is what I got. They did well done but our...food was not. Tasty thin fries as well.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Small, no frills burger place with laid back vibe. Seating is utilitarian. Two TVs tuned to surfing channel. Arrived just before 4:30pm and no wait at order counter. By 5:15pm, a longish line was developing. Husband and I both chose the Ultimate cheeseburger. Burger came...with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, choice of cheese (I choose the Tillamook cheddar) and aioli sauce. We shared an order of seasoned fries that came with the aioli as dipping sauce. Burger was delicious. Hand cut shoestring fries were fresh and also delicious. Took 12-15 minutes to get food. Ordered burgers cooked medium. One came medium, the other closer to medium rare. Drinks are bottled or fountain style. Seating available indoor and out. Indoor music volume was a little high, making it difficult to have a conversation while eating. Two ultimate cheeseburgers, one order fries, two cups water came to $31 with tip and tax. Would definitely have again.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

My friends wife who I was visiting in Kona took me here for a cheeseburger. Great price in Kona for a cheeseburger at $10.95 with nice fries. Burger was cooked to perfection, moist and tender. Really enjoyed eating here. Would highly recommend going here if...your ever in Kona. Can't beat the price as most things are quite expensive in Kona.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 31, 2023

This is a "Five Guys" type of establishment. You order at the counter, and the food is delivered to your table when ready. The burger was tender and moist, and cooked to perfection. The fries and onion rings were very good, too (with a special...dipping sauce).More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 15, 2023

Thanks to great advertising online, we were able to locate this tasty burger joint in a strip mall. It's small and easily missed, but the burgers, buns and sauce were delicious. While you're in the midst of great seafood options, not everyone eats it, so...having a good old fashioned cheeseburger was a great treat.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed December 25, 2022

Looking for a quick fix for your hamburger craving? This is the place. Great burgers and fries as well as many other items on the menu.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 12, 2022 via mobile

We had an excellent meal with quality ingredients, as well as great customer service. The lava sauce was delicious and we are eager to return for more.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 3, 2022 via mobile

We have dined here before and really enjoyed it. The burgers tonight were good but mine was a bit greasy compared to last time and also a bit undercooked for my liking. The staff was very friendly. The prices are really good for Kona. I...do like this place and will go back.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 20, 2022

After spending a week in Hawaii paying 2-3x $ for mediocre meals, this was a welcomed delicious change! Unfortunately we found this on the way to the airport and wished we would have known about it earlier! The double burger was huge- juicy and delicious....Fries were thin and freshly cooked with a great dipping sauce. The salad was fresh, enough for a meal. Service was great. Recommend.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 20, 2022 via mobile

Best burger I have had in a while. Done to medium rare with good beef. We’re glad we had it on our first day on the island so we can go back.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 18, 2022 via mobile

The perfect burger ! « Ultimate » is definitely not overstated ! The only unseasoned meat we have found on Hawaii with a great meat taste, nothing more needed ! The fries are home made and as exceptional as the rest and to wash everything down we...strongly recommend the iced green tea, locally produced by Mauna Kea Tea ! It looks like a « usual » fast food but do not be misled ! With all the products local and organic, a cooking quality above most of the restaurant of the island, don’t miss It !More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 23, 2022 via mobile

Great burger bigger than my head, I have a big fat head. Very very juicy. Fast service friendly guys working and surfing championship on large tv. Burgers meat tasted better than In & Out. I had double cheeseburger and wife had hamburger shared fries. It...is really good.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 7, 2022 via mobile

Great local grass fed beef burger and homemade bun. Cooked perfectly with char on outside and MR inside. The truffle fries had great flavor but tossed in sauce after fry so a bit soggy 😔

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed July 15, 2022

This place was not good! The guy behind the counter was super nice but overwhelmed with the crowd. There were 7 of us. Everyone ordered their burgers medium well except me who ordered it well done. Mine came almost completely rare and everyone else's came...out medium rare. Service was slow. We waited in line about 30 minutes to place our order and it took about 30 minutes to "cook" our order. The fries were fine. Nothing to write home about. We couldn't believe how bad this place was especially after reading all the glowing reviews. Go to Kona Brewing Co or anywhere else instead!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Jossevey O, General Manager at Ultimate Burger, responded to this reviewResponded July 16, 2022

Aloha Laurie, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. We would like the opportunity to investigate your feedback further. Please could you contact me at jorpilla@ultimateburger.net or call our restaurant & ask for...More

Reviewed July 8, 2022 via mobile

Best burger on the island, and the fries… the fries 🤤🤤 I could seriously eat here every day. Rotating in kona brewing co. But this hands down is my go to meal.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Don't know for sure, but it is a local place that uses fresh meat and veggies. French fries are homemade. So I would say it is a possibility. Probably a better bet than most chain restaurants.
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Ultimate Burger is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5