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Buy Local Meat on Oʻahu

Craving sustainable, island-grown meat? Oʻahu 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 Oʻahu for Island-Grown Meat

You know there are cattle on Hawaiʻi Island, too many deer on Molokaʻi 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 Oʻahu 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.

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, Oʻahu pork and chicken, Maui and Molokaʻi 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.

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 Kakaʻako 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.

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!

Hapa Market and Grill

Hapa Market sells USDA wild-harvested venison (Maui, Molokaʻi) and grass-finished beef (Hawaiʻi 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.

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.

KualoaGrown

KualoaGrown, Kualoa Ranch’s agricultural arm, raises beef, pork, lamb, shrimp, and oysters, plus produce. Their market (49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe) is open daily, 10 AM–5 PM. Contact: 808-748-3238.

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.