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    Hard Rock Cafe

    3.8 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    Bob R.

    We had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe in Honolulu recently and we had a great experience. We sat at the bar and chatted with the bartenders who were very pleasant, helpful and prompt. We were planning on having dinner later so we decided to order some appetizers to tide us over. The Boneless Chicken wings were delicious and mixed with a fantastic buffalo sauce. We also got the Nachos and they were delicious even without adding any additional protein to them. Overall we had a great experience here!

    Yasmin D.

    When in Honolulu....go to somewhere husband is familiar (just because of our food choices differ a lot). Anyway, on the 1st floor is the gift shop and then go upstairs for the restaurant. The place and decor is really nice....we were seated overlooking the road. I got the Swiss Mushroom Smash Burger, a two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared medium-well, with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and dijonnaise. It was good for a hungry person. Hubby got the Original Legendary Burger which he said was good. Whole experience is okay...except when the birds start to fly over....ayiyi!

    Special menu for marathon weekend
    K R.

    Mahalo for another fantastic HRC meal. Vibes are very Hawaiian, which we love. Great seats to see the hustle of Waikiki post marathon. Loved the special menu items for the marathon as well. Forgot our servers name, but he was spot on with his recommendations.

    BBQ Bacon Smashed Burger
    Ashley J.

    Food was pretty good but nothing super special. The burger was solid and the fries were good, but overall it felt more like a standard chain experience than anything memorable. Service was fine and the atmosphere was what you'd expect from Hard Rock. Not bad, just not something I'd go out of my way for.

    Legendary burger
    Ann S.

    If you are looking for a place to celebrate your Birthday while being on vacation in Oahu Honolulu, this is the place - Hard Rock Cafe! Food was delicious! Ambience was impactful! However the most importantly, service! We had the best server Danielle! She is Amazing, lovely, helpful, sweet and just wonderful! We are so happy! Thank you so much, Danielle! You made our double Birthday very special! We will remember this for a long time! We appreciate everything! Hard Rock Cafe, we will be back soon! Matt & Anna

    BBQ Bacon Smashed Burger
    Katie E.

    I hadn't been to a Hard Rock Cafe since 1991. I thought they were all closing. My teen son wanted to come here. He found it while he was walking the street with some friends last night. There is nothing Hawai'i about it except for it's on the island. In a way, I guess that is nice to get food you know you will like and understand what it is. The smash burgers were excellent. Except for the view I would have thought I was on the mainland. Nice staff and decor. Amaya was an excellent server. I enjoyed the local beer. If you want authentic Hawaiian or Asian cuisine, go elsewhere. If you want an American staple, eat here!

    Heather T.

    Hawaii is the best for a Hard Rock Cafe and I always make a stop when im in town. The food is always super tasty, and it's a fun atmosphere. Seriously, the customer service is always top-notch too. I highly recommend checking it out if you're ever there!

    Andrea D.

    Really wanted to like this restaurant, we do not have a hard rock café in Seattle due to it being closed years ago. I heard a lot of people say how the food was not good. Me and my fiancé were in Honolulu and I saw the hard rock and wanted to try it. Looking at their website And then you looked really appetizing so we decided to give it a try! Started off with chicken nachos, those were OK nothing good nothing bad just kind of blasé. I ordered the steak fajitas, and my fiancé had the messi chicken sandwich which was for a limited time only unloaded fries. Immediately took a bite of my fajita and was not pleased. The meat was not seasoned nor were any of the onions or bell peppers. I was starving so I ate it, but there was absolutely no flavor :( I actually ended up using the avocado cream of sauce that came with our nachos, which made the fajita edible. But would not order those in the future! My fiancé's chicken sandwich was absolutely incredible, two chicken Katsu patties, loaded with cheese on a soft bun, it was huge, and normally my fiancé can finish a chicken sandwich and he couldn't finish it, no worries, though we took the rest home ! Service by Alex was amazing, he was attentive, very pleasant and took care of us, this has to be one of the coolest restaurants I've never ever been into, music really wasn't our type that was playing that night!

    Chicken, waffles, bacon and eggs with hot honey and syrup.

    Mother's Day brunch for a group of 8. The chicken and waffles were amazing. Fast service great waitress, live music was enjoyable. Would have gave 5 stars but we asked for parking validation for bank of Hawaii parking garage next door and they put the sticker on receipt to QR scan. We all walked out to our cars then realized the hosted Gabe is stickers for last month April 15th not today May 10. The validation didn't work cause they're only good for the 4 hr period day of. How the hell do you even have a book of stickers still from last month. Kinda shady made us feel as if it was on purpose. Managers might wa t to check your people. Hopefully it wasn't on purpose to get out of paying the $4 differences m.

    Patrick S.

    Really cool hard rock. Great bar area. Service was A+. Cool live music, great food, and drinks. Menu has lots of good meals and drinks to choose from. Also, really good for breakfast too. We stopped in here on a whim because the place we wanted was busy. surprisingly the breakfast here is really good.

    Birthday Sundae
    Elizabeth K.

    Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu is fun vibes with not-memorable food but memorable vibes! I went with my husband for his birthday and it was our first Hard Rock Cafe visit, ever! We are familiar with the brand but we didnt ever eat here. When we came in, we were greeted by an awesome staff team! Their service was so nice and attentive. I was impressed with how kind, quick, and cool our server was. I can't remember her name, but she was ELITE! When it's your birthday, except a ROCKIN announcement and a sweet treat! I will say The food was very mid... I can tell the recipes should be delicious and well balanced, but things were not cooked consistently and it tasted like they were made with minimal effort. However, it was dinner time and I can understand how kitchens can get during the rush! The vibe in here is so fun. Music videos playing and awesome interior! Then live music plays!!! Also, don't forget to buy some merch!

    Cosmopolitan and an old-fashioned with Woodford.
    Bridgette R.

    Today we ate at Hard Rock Cafe! The top deck is amazing being seated outside on the deck with the trade winds blowing is simply incredible. This has been our go to spot while on vacation! Their drinks are very well made. The service was/is excellent and the food just as good. The Pineapple Upside Down French Toast is a winner!! You must try them!!

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    Jesse B.

    The food was great . The ambience was cool and relaxing with a nice view . The service was excellent our waitress was very nice. Only reason I knocked off a star was because the drinks were a bit strong and took away from the flavor .

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    Big mahalo for the 5-star shoutout! Come back soon!

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    Mahalo for the FIVE STAR Review!! You Rock!!

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    For a "Hard Rock Cafe" the band they had was the least hard rock I have even seen in a Hard Rock. But the food was good.

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    What time do they close during this covid-19 situation?

    They close at nine.

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    Aloha Sophia, The Impossible™ Burger is available on our lunch & dinner menu from 11pm - Kitchen… Read more

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    Basalt

    Basalt

    4.3
    (2k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    We had the best birthday dinner at Basalt in Waikiki. The food was delicious (Salmon Ochazuke)…read more Candace provided excellent service. The true highlight of the evening was getting to know Lee who chose the perfect wine to compliment our meal. We will definitely come back. A hui hou.

    We came to Basalt tonight to celebrate my birthday. It was my first time here and after tonight's…read moremeal.....I want to come here again. First things first, park at the Hyatt Centric parking lot. Dining at Basalt gets you three hours of FREE parking. Cautionary statement: Watch the corners as you enter and exit. The lanes are skinny and you have to pay attention. Ok, onto the dinner. We skipped appetizers and went straight for dinner. Prime Rib for me, pasta with shrimp for the gf. Both were on point. The prime rib was seasoned perfectly and the pasta had choke shrimp (see pic) and garlic. To top it off, I got a free slice of chocolate mousse cake with fresh berries. I got a coconut sorbet on the side and the kitchen staff threw in free arare cookies. Which leads me into the most important point I want to make here. The service was awesome. Everyone from the hostess who seated us, to our server Candace, and the two women that served us....all gave great service. They were very nice and treated us great. We are definitely coming back to try their other menu items. Plus if you are kama'aina, you get 10% knocked off the bill. Cheeeeehooooo

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    Nico's Pier 38

    Nico's Pier 38

    3.9
    (4.8k reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2004

    Fresh poke (seafood) + Hawaiian food for take-out and restaurant at a converted wharf in an…read moreindustrial/pier area of Honolulu. There are two sections to Nico's - a take out are where you can order poke, poke bowls, Hawaiian food, as well as fresh fish; also available are beer in a cooler and wine. Next door is a busy restaurant with a full bar. My sister and I wanted some poke and based on her friend's recommendation, we decided to visit. I ordered the special ultimate poke bowl (three fish selection) and it's amazing where there is more poke than rice! My sister's choice was also tasty. As we were checking out, the young cashier stated we could eat next door in the restaurant - wow, a pleasant surprise. It was during lunch so the restaurant was busy, but we found a seat. What's goes great with great fresh poke? Great fresh poke + beer, which was available at the bar! A great combination. Located off of Nimitz, Nico's is located on the far end of a converted warehouse, close to the pier, park and walk. It's worth visiting.

    This is the 1st time we tried service dinner ; and based on this experience I'm going to say this…read morespot is better for lunch. Lunch menu has more variety and the dishes are done well (Blackened ahi sandwich is sooo good, truffle fries, chicken katsu ) This review is for the dinner service: Ambiance: it's a good view, it's right on the pier, and it's dog friendly. (4/5) Staff: Hostess - we asked to sit outside and asked for a table near the railings - she told us that the table wasn't available but it was available the entire time we were there and there were several other open tables. (3/5) Waiter: quick service (mostly) & friendly. But didn't refill our water or inquire - tbf he was covering a lot of tables.(4/5) Food: (5/5) Poke Nachos. Order these, you won't be disappointed. Creme Brûlée Cheesecake - this was so good. (4/5) Drink/After 7: I like when the presentation looks like the pic; This did not but it was delicious. (3/5) Garlic chicken bites / average - crunchy but a little bland Edamame / fresh but average Monchong (catch of the day) the fish was fresh but the seasoning was bland Steak fritters- the steak was well cooked and flavorful, but the fries were way over salted and tasted previously frozen. (2/5) The burger - the patties had too much filling and not enough "burger". I got the side salad instead of fries and it's just green leaf lettuce, a little wilted, withe house dressing, and the dressing is not great. Desert slices are small and cost 8.50-13.00 (go down the road to Liliha Bakery instead) Vanilla Caramel Crunch cake - there wasn't a real "crunch" and the caramel layer in the top is way too thick. Chocolate cake - too dense Mango cheesecake - too tart

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    Special of the Day - Snapper with a basil cream sauce on a bed of brown rice
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    Carte Blanche

    Carte Blanche

    4.5
    (80 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Luxury

    Took our friend here for her birthday and what a hidden gem this place was. Tucked away in the…read moreheart of Kaimuki, Carte Blanche was definitely a delightful surprise! When our party first walked in, we were a tiny bit skeptical because of the empty room (which was beautifully decorated). However as each course came out, we were blown away and didn't know how the restaurant was not way busier for a Saturday night! Each dish/course was well thought out and prepared to perfection. We were all taken by surprise in a great way. The head chef Anthony was very passionate and excited about his work and that was very refreshing! Overall a wonderful experience and we will be back!

    If you're looking for Kaimuki's most romantic date night spot, look no further than Carte Blanche…read more We recently experienced their summer prix fixe menu (which changes twice a year), and it was one of those meals you remember long after the plates are cleared. The progression of dishes felt thoughtful and creative-- * Crispy Salt & Vinegar Chicken Skin (the perfect starter crunch) * Soupe de Poisson (deep, comforting flavors) * Pina Colada Granita (a refreshing palate cleanser) * Pan Seared Scallops (my personal favorite--perfectly caramelized and tender) * Double Cut Rack of Lamb (succulent and cooked to perfection) * Lemon Crème Brûlée Tart (a sweet, bright finish) Every plate was elegant, well-executed, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere strikes a balance between sophisticated and welcoming. Dim lighting, intimate tables, and quiet elegance make you feel like you've stepped into a hidden gem in the middle of Kaimuki. Honestly, I felt like a celebrity dining here. Service was polished but never pretentious--our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the courses, and kept the pacing of the meal just right. For the level of creativity and execution, Carte Blanche feels like an affordable luxury in Honolulu's dining scene. Perfect for anniversaries, date nights, or anytime you want an elevated experience without flying to the mainland. Highly recommend booking a reservation--you'll want to savor every moment here.

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    Papa's Deli

    Papa's Deli

    4.2
    (56 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    A small mom and pop Deli in the Nimitz area, located next to Joes Grill Express, they have an…read moreextensive menu ranging from various breakfast items to a larger lunch menu. Breakfast is served all day and the prices are extremely competitive compared to their pricier neighbors. I decided to go with the hamburger steak plate for $11 but added on roast pork for a 2 item combo which added an additional $5.... Which caught be by surprise considering the hamburger was a frozen patty most likely bought from Sam's or costco The stars I'm giving is for the portion size...I was highly disappointed with the servingo the roast pork I added to my plate, it was literally like fewest amount of shredded pieces, now I know roast pork isn't the most expensive thing to make, so a decent portion would have been nice. I know it's a little on the cheaper side for plate lunches but I feel like that should hinder on the portion size. The service was fast and friendly and the store itself is a tiny spot good for grab and go breakfast and lunches. I might end up giving them another shot but we shall see.

    If you work or just near the airport you know where this is, next to joes and mini garden express…read more No frill good for grab and go bentos in the morning to simple kind plate lunches local/filipino style with few soup selections and a fair fair price Ox tail shhhh. Today was salt and pepper pork chop and meatloaf plates. Meatloaf was soft tender but too much breading inside that you can taste. Salt pepper pork I was thinking more Chinese style crispy but was more just season and gravy all over. Both gravy same not overpowering or salty so that was a plus for me easier to add salt or shoyu to taste if needed. Super fair prices at around $11-12+ for plates. Few bar table seats if needed other than that order and go. Larger order suggest calling in as it's a true mom and pop store with 2 workers roughly.

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    Scratch Kitchen

    Scratch Kitchen

    4.0
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I had the chance to dine at Scratch Kitchen in Kapolei back in 2024 for a special Mother's Day…read morelunch with my youngest daughter. I'd never been to their other locations, so this was my first experience -- and honestly, it left an impression. That spot in Kapolei has seen a few restaurants come and go over the years. Before Scratch Kitchen, there was Sugar Cane, and if I reach far enough back, I'm pretty sure a Mexican restaurant lived there too. It's one of those spaces where you hope the next place finally sticks. But the food at Scratch Kitchen? Absolutely delicious. The kind of meal where the pictures alone make your mouth water. If "smell‑a‑vision" or "lick‑your‑screen" technology existed, everyone would understand exactly what I mean. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully done, and perfect for a Mother's Day treat. Which is why I can't help but wonder what happened -- like so many restaurants before them in that same location. With food that good, you'd hope they'd be the ones to break the cycle. All in all, I'm grateful I got to enjoy that meal with my daughter. It was memorable, delicious, and one of those small moments you hold onto. Marie

    Stopped by Scratch Kitchen in Honolulu for brunch, and honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't packed. We…read morewent mid-morning on a weekday and the place was nearly empty--not sure if it was just good timing or an underrated gem. Either way, it made for a super relaxed experience with no wait and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the food. Loved: The street tacos with the tempura shrimp were easily the star of the meal. 100% worth it. Light, crispy shrimp with a flavorful slaw and just the right amount of heat--basically a flavor party in every bite. The burger was another quiet star. Juicy patties, nicely seasoned, and stacked just right. Nothing super flashy, but really satisfying. Definitely a good pick if you're not in the mood for brunchy stuff. The Miss: Tried the French toast and... meh. It looked great on the plate but tasted dry and definitely didn't live up to the level of the other dishes. Might've just been an off day or a matter of personal taste, but I'd skip it next time.

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