Rainbow's Drive Inn – American
This sun-drenched island landmark hums with the nostalgic energy of a classic drive-in, where the savory aroma of charred BBQ meats and rich, velvet-smooth gravy beckons hungry crowds. Heaping plate lunches arrive piled high with island staples like the iconic Loco Moco and golden-fried Mahi Mahi, offering a soul-satisfying taste of Hawaii’s comfort food culture in every hearty, gravy-smothered bite.
Rainbow's Drive Inn, North School Street, Kapalama, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96817, United States +18087841163 https://rainbowdrivein.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, gerd, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, alkaline, aip, zone, volumetrics, carnivore, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Menu
Plate Lunches
All Plate Lunches come with two scoops of rice and one scoop of macaroni salad. Rice may be substituted for fries. Macaroni salad may be substituted for coleslaw.
- Mix Plate with Gravy - $16.5: Our Original Mix Plate with our famous gravy on the Chicken! Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Plate - $16.25: BBQ Beef, Boneless Chicken and Mahi Mahi. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Chicken with Gravy Plate - $15.25: Tender, boneless chicken thighs seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown on our griddle served with gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beef Plate - $15.25: Tender sliced beef marinated in our BBQ Sauce (Teriyaki) and seared on our grill. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Plate - $12.95: Tender sliced pork marinated and seared on our grill. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi Plate - $15.75: Dorado fillet seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown on our griddle, accompanied with tartar sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Plate - $12.75: Ground beef, garlic and kidney beans simmered with our special blends of herbs and spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Dog Plate - $12.95: Two wieners served with our famous chili. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loco Moco Plate - $13.95: Two hamburger patties served on two scoops of rice, topped with our special gravy and two eggs, accompanied with a scoop of macaroni salad. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak Plate - $13.5: Three hamburger patties, served with our special gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Cutlet with Gravy Plate - $12.95: Thinly sliced, seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown, served with our special gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Cutlet with Gravy Plate - $12.95: Thinly sliced, seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown, served with our special gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef Hash and One Egg Plate - $12.5: Homemade corned beef hash patty browned on our griddle and served with our special gravy, topped with one egg. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bacon and 2 Eggs Plate - $12.25 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spam and 2 Eggs Plate - $12.25 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Portuguese Sausage and 2 Eggs Plate - $12.25 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Arabiki and 2 Egg Plate - $12.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Wiener and 2 Egg Plate - $12.25 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chili Moco Plate - $15.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Plate - $15.25: 5 pieces of crispy shrimp tempura served with tartar sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plant-Based Chicken Karaage Bites - $13.5: 7 Pieces of Vegetarian Soy-Based Chicken Nuggets. Served with special homemade sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Chicken Plate - $15.25: Asian-style braised chicken thighs simmered with shoyu, sugar, ginger and garlic. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Burgers
Choose wheat bread, white bread or bun.
- Rainbow Royal - $7.75: Two hamburger patties with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and our special yellow sauce on a white bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Special - $7.25: Two hamburger patties, lettuce, tomato, onions and our special yellow sauce on a white bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger - $5.75: One hamburger patty and our yellow sauce in a white bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $5.95: One hamburger patty, a slice of cheese and special yellow sauce on a white bun Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Burger - $6.25: One hamburger patty, BBQ sauce and special yellow sauce in a white bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beef Sandwich - $8.75: Sliced Beef marinated with our BBQ sauce, served with lettuce and mayonnaise on a white bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Sandwich - $8.75: Sliced pork shoulder marinated with our BBQ sauce, served with lettuce and mayonnaise on a white bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Chicken Sandwich - $8.5: Our popular boneless chicken served with lettuce and mayonnaise on a white bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi Sandwich - $9.25: Mahi mahi served with lettuce and mayonnaise on a white bun Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Dog - $4.95: Weiner served in white bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Dog Boat - $7.75: Hot dog with bun topped with chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $6.95: A scoop of tuna salad made with a mix of tuna, mayonnaise and spices, served with lettuce on white bread. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Sandwich - $6.95: Bacon lettuce and mayonnaise on white bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spam Sandwich - $6.95: Spam, lettuce and mayonnaise on white bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Salad Sandwich - $6.95: Classic egg salad made with mixture of hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise and spices, served with lettuce on white bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Fried Egg Sandwich - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bacon and Egg Sandwich - $7.25: Bacon, egg, lettuce and mayonnaise on white bread Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spam & Egg Sandwich - $7.5: Spam, egg, lettuce and mayonnaise on white bread Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sides
- Loco Moco Bowl - $8.5: One hamburger patty served over a scoop of white rice, topped with gravy and one egg Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chili Rice Bowl - $7.95: Our famous chili served on top of rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cracker Bowl - $7.25: Our famous chili served with a side of crackers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saimin - $6.25: Oriental noodles served in a flavorful soup broth, garnished with green onion, kamaboko and luncheon meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toss Salad - $5.25: Dressing options include ranch, french and oriental Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni Salad Cup - $5.95: 12 oz cup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Fries - $6.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gravy Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Tots - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gravy Tots - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Slaw - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Gravy - $2.5
- Macaroni Salad Bowl - $8.95: 16 oz bowl Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Bucket - $33: 64oz of our famous chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni Salad Bucket - $32: 64 oz bucket Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Daily Specials
All of our special plate come two scoops of rice and one scoop of macaroni salad.
- BBQ Ahi Plate - $15.95: Fresh island tuna seared on our grill and basted with our BBQ sauce. Available on Tuesday. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Pork with Gravy Plate - $14.5: Tender braised pork shoulder served with our special gravy. Available on Sunday, Monday, Friday. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalua Pig and Cabbage Plate - $13.75: Smoked tender shredded slow-cooked pork sautéed with cabbage. Available on Tuesday and Thursday. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Pork Plate - $14.5: Tender pieces of Okinawan-Style Shoyu Pork flavored with ginger, garlic, and shoyu. Available on Monday and Friday. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew Plate - $14.75: Tender beef morsels stewed with onions, celery, carrots and potatoes. Available on Sunday and Saturday. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Saimin with BBQ Beef Plate - $13.75: Fried saimin noodles tossed with oyster sauce, garnished with green onion and char siu pieces, accompanied with a piece of BBQ Beef. Available on Sunday, Monday and Saturday. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Stew Plate - $14.75: Tender beef morsels stewed with onions, celery, carrots and potatoes with a local curry spice. Available on Wednesdays. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Steak with Vegetables Plate - $14.5: Tender sliced beef stir-fried with onions, celery, bell peppers and tomatoes. Available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chicken Plate - $16.5: Fried chicken pieces tossed in our sweetened soy garlic sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Bento - $16: Garlic chicken, mahi mahi w/ tartar sauce on side, BBQ Beef, and spam on top of a bed of furikake on rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
Served daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Breakfast Special - $9.75: Includes one choice of meat, two eggs and two scoops of rice or toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sweet Bread French Toast - $9.25: Five slices of French Toast topped with powdered sugar and served with butter and syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Special with Mahi Mahi - $11.75: Mahi mahi served with two scoops of rice and two eggs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancakes - $9.75: Three fluffy pancakes served with butter and syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Rice with 2 Eggs Plate - $9.5: Diced Portuguese sausage, celery and onions sauteed together before being tossed with steamed rice, shoyu and seasonings, topped with two eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Belgian Waffles - $7.95: 2 crispy deep fried waffles, topped with powdered sugar, served with syrup and butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Special: Corned Beef Hash with Gravy and Egg - $9.75: Homemade corned beef hash patty served with gravy, two scoops of rice and one egg Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Vanilla Fried Belgian Waffles - $9.5: 2 crispy deep fried waffles topped with strawberry and creamy vanilla sauce. Available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Special: Arabiki with 2 Egg - $9.75: Includes 4 pieces of arabiki sausage, two eggs, and two scoops of rice or toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vanilla Macadamia Nut Pancakes - $10.75: 3 fluffy pancakes served with creamy vanilla sauce, topped with toasted macadamia nuts. Available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Small Soft Drink - $3.5: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Root Beer, Sprite, Fruit Punch, Fanta Orange, Green River, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Dr. Pepper, Lilikoi.
- Medium Soft Drink - $3.95: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Root Beer, Sprite, Fruit Punch, Fanta Orange, Green River, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Dr. Pepper, Lilikoi. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Large Soft Drink - $4.25: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Root Beer, Sprite, Fruit Punch, Fanta Orange, Green River, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Dr. Pepper, Lilikoi. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Small Slush - $4.75: Cool and refreshing strawberry flavored drink. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Medium Slush - $5.25: Cool and refreshing strawberry flavored drink. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Small Slush Float - $6.25: Strawberry flavored drink topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Medium Slush Float - $6.5: Strawberry flavored drink topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coffee - $2.25
- Hot Tea - $2.25
- Bottle Water - $3.25
- Cup POG Juice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Bottle Orange Juice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
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