Where can you get a deluxe bento for $11? And I'm talking a mean one... rolled egg, chicken, bbq beef and a deep fried scallop... St Louis Drive Inn. This is our go to place when we are in town and we are hungry! Perfect neighborhood drive inn! Friendly and nice staff!!! Oh and I forgot the luncheon meat! Killers!

I'd say it was yummy the seafood bento is perfect and Terri burgers are simple small and old school. Some times the best way. Ambience needs some help tables are old and broken. But I like the food nothing bad to say.. all good

Dec 2024 update. St. Louis Drive In keeps on plugging away. They got through the pandemic, they have dealt with worker shortages, they have coped with rising food prices. Not as cheap as before, but they gave always been a step behind the competition when raising prices. $10.50 for roast pork plate lunch? Deal! Breakfast specials that include a drink for under $10- deal! They have a stew bowl of the day, tuna sandwich and drink as a breakfast special every day except Sunday. The rotating stews are hamburger curry, beef curry or regular beef stew. deal! The arch-typical mom n pop drive in, they have been around for seemingly forever. The service can be pretty slow- but still worth the wait. They are an institution in Kaimuki and brings back memories of when the drive ins ruled the fast food landscape before the national chains came to Hawaii.

I love this place!! Everytime I am on this side of the island (and even when I am not) I gotta go here.... The place is from a time or era or bygones long ago your typical old drive inn....small parking lot (Probably 15 parking) and most times always crowded....Get one okazuya next door and they busy too (dont know what its called but very popular) just be prepared to wait because like every othe place nowdays they are short handed and when a place is popular it gets more nutz..... There is no place to sit and eat (used to have before the pandemic) but not anymore....now its just wait for parking wait for your food and go....definetely worth the wait. Food is awesome and very affordable and menu is your typical drive inn fare....The Japanese deluxe plate is unrealz ...Mochiko chicken ..teri beef...shrimp tempura...sashimi..scallops and mac salad for $14.50....Anyways its all good!!!

St. Louis Drive-In is a gem! The food is consistently delicious, offering classic drive-in favorites with a Hawaiian twist. Their BBQ cheeseburger is a must-try, and the portion sizes are generous for the price. The crispy fries and onion rings are the perfect side, and their plate lunches offer great variety if you're craving something heartier. The service is always friendly and fast, even when they're busy. It's a casual spot, so don't expect anything fancy, but that's part of the charm. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or taking food to-go for the beach, St. Louis Drive-In hits the spot every time. Definitely one of my go-to places when I'm craving comfort food!

This place was almost our daily spots for breakfast and lunch about 18 years ago. I haven't been here since my workplace was relocated. I'd say, it's been a good 8 years. I dropped off a friend so I decided to grab breakfast here. The lady who took my order was nice. We said our morning greetings to each other. I ordered Vienna Sausage with over medium eggs & white rice. This was $6.80 for the plate before tax. The second plate I got was Portuguese sausage, scrambled eggs & white rice. I also got a free small Green River drink. The plate came out to $7.50 before tax. I got a side of French toast for $4.00 before tax. My total all together was $20.21 with tax. This is super cheap. It would cost me twice more if I got these from another breakfast place. There is parking stalls or find a street parking. You can find them across Saint Louis School and Chaminade University. There's a few tables and chairs you can use but it's not so clean. Probably best to eat in your car or go to a near park or eat at work or home, wherever you're heading to. As always, thank you for reading my review. Have a great weekend!

Talking about old school way back . I remember in the early 90's when I use to Cruz in Waikiki we always stopped @ St. Louis Drive Inn. St Louis also has a Okazuya next door as well if you're craving for Okazuya . They're located right across from Chaminade college on Waialae. I normally pass by frequently but today there was no line normally there's always a line . I ordered their Chili Spaghetti for a friend and for me just a Hamburger . Back in the day St.Louis Drive Inn had a student special consist of a hamburger, fries and a drink for only $5.99 now it's $8.50 which it's still a deal Looks like their dinning area they had is still closed so you need to eat your plate lunch in your car or take it home . Plate lunches is always the best if you eat it right away . It's just not the same if you'll need to bring it home . If you're planning to check out St.Louis Drive inn be prepared to wait a little for your order because they're always short handed on worker . Normally I see only 1 cashier and one fry cook in the back . That's why there's a sign posted help wanted cashiers and cooks. Support local

I've heard this place has been a local gem for the longest time and I can finally see why! I got the regular bento and also tried the student special #1. Everything in the bento was delicious! All the meats were tender with good flavor and the egg roll was nice and soft. The bbq burger was tasty and saucy and the fries were crispy too. It was a great meal to eat at the beach! When we went a line was starting to form but the food came out pretty quick! Prices aren't too bad either. If you haven't already, definitely check this spot out for your local food fix!