Hawaiian Drive Inn in San Francisco: photos, reviews

About

Hawaiian Drive Inn in the Excelsior neighborhood of San Francisco offers a taste of paradise without the island airfare. Known for its quick service and casual atmosphere, this spot is a favorite among the local student crowd. With small plates that pack big flavors, it's an ideal choice for solo dining. Whether you're stopping in for lunch or dinner, you can expect authentic Hawaiian cuisine at a wallet-friendly price. Choose between delivery, takeaway, or dine-in options, and enjoy the laid-back vibe that makes this place stand out.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 $

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Hawaiian

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Offering

Small plates

Payment

Cash payment, Payment in cash only

4.5

based on 302 reviews

Google

4.5/5 302 reviews

Mia Rex

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Take out spot. Pretty fast service. Great food and generous portion sizes while being affordable! Got the Mini Chicken Katsu and was more than enough for me.

Jeff Ho

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

2025 update. Hawaiian Drive Inn still serves up a lot, and I mean a lot of food. There is enough food for two light meals. This evening, I got their fried fish $12.50 and a loco moco $13. There's an option to go with all macaroni salad instead of rice. The gravy mixed with the hamburger patty with a fried egg tasted great. There's something special with that combo. Although, maybe I should have gotten a single scoop of rice instead of all mac salad. As for the fried fish, that tasted OK. It needed more tarter sauce than the single cup. Service was fine. It took about 10 minutes for my food to be ready as there were a few people in front of me. There still isn't anywhere to sit. The dining area is closed. Take-out only. Original review: There's an obscene amount of chicken in their chicken katsu plate $10.50. They double stacked it in the container. This dish tasted OK. It needed the katsu sauce for it to taste OK. The little cheeseburger $3.50 was disappointing. It was missing regular cheese burger ingredients like lettuce, tomato and onions. This hole in the wall restaurant didn't have seating due to Covid, so to-go only. Waiting for your food on the street can be chilly so bring a windbreaker. Good job staff at Hawaiian Drive Inn.

Albert Kaisen

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Pretty straightforward! Order, pay and take your food! Great food.

What is the address of Hawaiian Drive Inn?
Hawaiian Drive Inn is located at 4827 Mission St, 94112, San Francisco, Excelsior, USA.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Ocean Ave & Otsego Ave (410 m walk)
- Bus stop Persia Ave & Mission St (265 m walk)
- Bus stop Ocean Ave & Mission St (332 m walk)
How is Hawaiian Drive Inn rated by visitors?
Hawaiian Drive Inn has an average rating of 4.5 based on 302 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price for a meal at Hawaiian Drive Inn?
The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 $ (it is cheap - $).

Hawaiian Drive Inn in San Francisco