Rainbow Drive-In Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Rainbow Drive-In, a beloved culinary gem nestled in Honolulu, Hawaii. Known for its hearty plate lunches and casual atmosphere, this drive-in restaurant has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. The menu is a delightful homage to traditional Hawaiian comfort food, featuring dishes like the SPAM and 2 Eggs Plate and the MIX PLATE with BBQ beef, boneless chicken, and mahi mahi, ensuring a satisfying meal for any appetite.
Start your day right with breakfast options such as the Fried Rice with 2 Eggs Plate or the fluffy pancakes that have garnered rave reviews. The portions are generous, perfect for those who crave substantial meals after a long day of exploring. Diners often highlight the flavorful macaroni salad and the inviting, warm service, making every visit feel like home. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning fan, Rainbow Drive-In promises an authentic taste of Hawaii, served with aloha.
Plate Lunches
MIX PLATE
BBQ Beef, Boneless Chicken and Mahi Mahi. Try this plate with a side of gravy.
BBQ BEEF PLATE
Tender sliced beef marinated in BBQ sauce and seared on our grill
BBQ PORK PLATE
Tender sliced pork, marinated in BBQ sauce and seared on our grill
LOCO MOCO PLATE*
Two hamburger patties served on two scoops of rice, topped with our special gravy and two eggs cooked the way you like, accompanied with a scoop of macaroni salad
MAHI MAHI PLATE
Dorado fillet seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown on our griddle, accompanied with tartar sauce
HAMBURGER STEAK PLATE
Three hamburger patties, served with our special gravy
PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE WITH 2 EGGS PLATE*
Five pieces of Portuguese with two eggs cooked the way you like
BACON AND 2 EGGS PLATE*
Bacon served with two eggs, cooked the way you like
CHILI PLATE
Our famous chili we take special care in preparing daily includes ground beef, garlic and kidney beans simmered with our special blends of herbs and spices
CHILI DOG PLATE
Two wieners served with our famous chili
BEEF CUTLET WITH GRAVY PLATE
Thinly sliced beef, seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown, served with our special gravy
PORK CUTLET WITH GRAVY PLATE
Thinly sliced pork, seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown, served with our special gravy
BONELESS CHICKEN WITH GRAVY PLATE
Tender, boneless chicken thighs seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown on our griddle, topped with our special gravy
CORNED BEEF HASH WITH GRAVY PLATE*
Homemade hash patty served with our special gravy and one egg
SPAM AND 2 EGGS PLATE*
Three slices of Spam, a Hawaii favorite, served with two eggs cooked the way you like
RAINBOW ROYAL
Two hamburger patties with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and our special yellow sauce on a white bun
RAINBOW SPECIAL
Two hamburger patties, lettuce, tomato, onions and our special yellow sauce on a white bun
BBQ PORK SANDWICH
Sliced pork shoulder marinated with our BBQ sauce, served with lettuce and mayonnaise on a white bun
BBQ BEEF SANDWICH
BBQ Beef served with lettuce and mayonnaise on a white bun
MAHI MAHI SANDWICH
Mahi mahi served with mayonnaise and lettuce on a white bun
BONELESS CHICKEN SANDWICH
Our popular boneless chicken served with lettuce and mayonnaise on a white bun
BBQ BURGER
One hamburger patty, BBQ Sauce and special yellow sauce in a white bun
HAMBURGER
One hamburger patty and our special yellow sauce in a white bun
CHEESEBURGER
One hamburger patty, a slice of cheese and special yellow sauce on a white bun
SPAM SANDWICH
Spam, lettuce and mayo on white bread
SPAM AND EGG SANDWICH*
Spam, egg, lettuce and mayonnaise on white bread
EGG SALAD SANDWICH
Classic egg salad made with mixture of hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise and spices, served with lettuce on white bread
TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
A scoop of tuna salad made with a mix of tuna, mayonnaise and spices, served with lettuce on white bread
BACON SANDWICH
Bacon, lettuce and mayonnaise on white bread
BACON AND EGG SANDWICH*
Bacon, egg, lettuce and mayonnaise on white bread
HOT DOG
Weiner served in a white bun
Sandwiches and Burgers
Daily Specials
SHOYU CHICKEN PLATE
Asian-style braised chicken thighs simmered with shoyu, sugar, ginger and garlic. Available on Fridays.
SWEET BREAD FRENCH TOAST
Five slices of French Toast topped with powdered sugar and served with butter and syrup
FRIED RICE WITH 2 EGGS PLATE*
Diced Portuguese sausage, celery and onions sauteed together before being tossed with steamed rice, shoyu and seasonings, topped with two eggs cooked the way you desire
BREAKFAST SPECIAL*
Includes one choice of meat, two eggs and two scoops of rice or toast. Select from BBQ Beef, BBQ Pork, Beef Cutlet, Pork Cutlet, Boneless Chicken, Hamburger Patty, Portuguese Sausage, Spam, Bacon and Wiener.
BREAKFAST SPECIAL WITH MAHI MAHI*
Mahi mahi served with two scoops of rice and two eggs
BREAKFAST SPECIAL: CORNED BEEF HASH WITH GRAVY AND EGG*
Homemade corned beef hash patty served with gravy, two scoops of rice and one egg
PANCAKES
Three fluffy pancakes served with butter and syrup
Breakfast
Sides
LOCO MOCO BOWL*
A smaller version of our Loco Moco Plate. Includes one hamburger patty served over a scoop of white rice, topped with gravy and one egg
SAIMIN
Oriental noodles served in a flavorful soup broth, garnished with green onion, kamaboko and luncheon meat
CHILI RICE BOWL
Our famous chili served on top of rice
CHILI CRACKER BOWL
Our famous chili served with a side of crackers
CHILI BUCKET
64 oz of our famous chili
MACARONI SALAD CUP
12 oz cup
MACARONI SALAD BOWL
16 oz bowl
MACARONI SALAD BUCKET
64 oz bucket
FRENCH FRIES
TATER TOTS
CHILI FRIES
GRAVY FRIES
CHILI TOTS
TOSS SALAD
Dressing options include ranch, french and oriental.
SOFT DRINKS
Soft drink choices include: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Root Beer, Sprite, Fruit Punch, Fanta Orange, Green River, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Dr. Pepper, Lilikoi.
SLUSH
Cool and refreshing strawberry flavored drink.
SLUSH FLOAT
A refreshing strawberry flavored drink, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.