Buy Local Meat on O‘ahu

Craving sustainable, island-grown meat? O‘ahu offers a variety of retailers sourcing beef, pork, venison, and more from local farms. Support eco-conscious farmers who avoid antibiotics and hormones, delivering delicious, ‘ono flavors while reducing reliance on imported foods. Explore our guide to find the best spots for your next grill session!

Buy Local: Sources on O‘ahu for Island-Grown Meat

You know there are cattle on Hawai‘i Island, too many deer on Moloka‘i and Maui, and wild pigs across the islands. But where can you buy local protein prepped for your grill? We've compiled a list of O‘ahu retailers focused on sustainable, hormone-free meats from local farmers, helping make the islands less dependent on imports. Plus, these meats taste extra ‘ono!

Sources for Locally Grown Meat

Listed in alphabetical order, these retailers offer a range of island-grown proteins.

Local meats and produce from Farm Link Hawaii

Aggregator · Island-wide delivery

Farm Link

An online hub for local foods including Big Island beef and lamb, O‘ahu pork and chicken, Maui and Moloka‘i venison, sausage, cured meats, and seafood. Next-day delivery or Kalihi warehouse pickup.

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Farm Link

Farm Link is an online hub for local foods, including produce, dairy, bakery items, and meats/seafood. They offer Big Island beef and lamb, O‘ahu pork and chicken, Maui and Moloka‘i venison, plus local sausage, cured meats, and seafood. Order online for next-day delivery ($30 minimum, $9.99 fee, waived for orders over $80) or pick up at their Kalihi warehouse (10 AM–5 PM). Contact: (808) 201-5252.

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Sustainably raised meats from Forage Hawaii

Retailer · Kaka‘ako Kailua Honolulu

Forage

A wide selection of local beef, pork, chicken, venison, lamb, goat, and wild boar. Shop at Kaka‘ako or Kailua farmers markets, or their Honolulu warehouse. Pre-order online for pickup.

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Forage

Forage boasts a wide selection of local beef, pork, chicken, venison, lamb, goat, and wild boar. Eating local, they believe, benefits the environment and human health. Visit them at Kaka‘ako Farmers Market (Saturday, 8 AM–noon), Kailua Farmers Market (Sunday, 8 AM–noon), or their warehouse (Friday, noon–5 PM, 1001 Dillingham Blvd, Unit 110, Honolulu). Pre-order online for pickup; orders for Friday–Sunday must be placed by Thursday noon.

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Grass-fed beef from Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku

Ranch · Kahuku

Gunstock Ranch

Grass-fed beef sold by the pound or as whole and half cows. Open daily in Kahuku. Horseback excursions available.

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Gunstock Ranch

Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku raises grass-fed beef, selling ground beef ($8/lb; cash, credit, or check) and whole or half cows (email beef@gunstockranch.com for the waiting list). Call ahead to confirm stock: (808) 341-3995. Open Monday–Sunday, 8 AM–5 PM, 56-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku. Bonus: enjoy pony rides or horseback excursions!

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Wild venison and grass-fed beef from Hapa Market and Grill

Retailer · Kaimukī

Hapa Market and Grill

USDA wild-harvested venison and grass-finished beef, plus sausages, burgers, jerky, and seasonal pâté. Open Tuesday–Saturday in Kaimukī.

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Hapa Market and Grill

Hapa Market sells USDA wild-harvested venison (Maui, Moloka‘i) and grass-finished beef (Hawai‘i Island). They offer venison-and-beef sausages, burgers, jerky, and seasonal pate, with plans for meat boxes, ready-to-eat meals, lamb, and goat. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM, 1720 Palolo Ave., Kaimuki. Contact: (808) 940-9846.

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Pasture-raised chicken from J. Ludovico Farm

Farm · Kahaluu

J. Ludovico Farm

Pasture-raised chickens raised in movable coops, available whole and in parts by pre-order for Tuesday or Thursday pickup.

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J. Ludovico Farm

J. Ludovico Farm in Kahaluu raises pasture-raised chickens in movable coops. Whole chickens and parts ($5.50/lb, 2.75–5 lbs) are available by pre-order (email jludovicofarm@gmail.com or call/text (808) 628-0603) for pickup Tuesday or Thursday. Retail outlets like Nijiya Market, Foodland Kahala, Foodland Farms, The Local General Store, and KualoaGrown carry their chickens at a markup.

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Butcher shop and bakery at The Local General Store in Kaimukī

Butcher shop · Kaimukī

The Local General Store

A butcher shop and bakery sourcing whole-carcass beef, pork, lamb, and chicken from local farms. Sausages, bacon, pâtés, and pastries made with local ingredients.

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The Local General Store

The Local General Store in Kaimuki is a butcher shop and bakery. They source whole-carcass beef (Makaha), pork (Waianae), lamb (Maui), and chicken (Waialua). Offerings include sausages, bacon, pates, soups, and marinated meats. The bakery uses local ingredients in croissants and Danishes. Open Thursday–Monday, 9 AM–5 PM, 3458 Waialae Ave. Contact: (808) 777-2431. Sign up for their newsletter for weekly availability.

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