Walk-in, grab a menu and pick your table, then head to the register to order your food. This place has a great vibe. There's a gift shop and a full bar....sounds risky. I got the poke bowl, hubby got fish n chips. Food came out quick. The salad dressing was fresh and zippy, even quite umami. Quite delish - wait, not really... it's fricken awesome! The fish n chips came with one large filet of fish and chips. Not sure what kind of fish but it's dense and meaty. I took a bite and 'oh wow" escaped my full mouth. Great place, great food, definitely a place to come back to. read more

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Although the menu is a bit limited and ranging from almost 25 bucks for fish and d chips to almost 40 for a little steak, this place has always been a treat to stop in just for the usually excellent service and the fresh quality of all presentation. So, when a hair was found in my daughters cheesecake it was a bit shocking! The waiter recognized the grotesque error in production and immediately ask is she wolike another slice. She agreed and was presented with the hair free 8.50 version. It is common practice to not only provide the option of replacing the product for the customer but to remove the charge for the hair laced food from the bill. This action not only expresses the restaurants remorse but signifies their desire to keep you as a returning customer. Unfortunately this did not occur nor was any Kama' Aina discount applied (resident discount). Curious to know if the assumption that we, African Americans, are not aware of the rights a d wrongs in the service industry. Nonetheless, as a travel provider for tourists here in Hawaii, I will not longer recommend or refer tourists to Nico's pier 38 from this day forward. So sad. I expected more from this Honolulu establishment. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Hair found in dessert. Restaurant neglected to remove charge from 80.00 check. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I don't understand the long line here. I only gave it a shot because I had to go to that fishing store next door. Here's my review... Clam Chowder ... Garbage Jambalaya ... Garbage Salmon Salad... Garbage Nico's Pier wanted me to tip for basically taking out their garbage. And there are no refills for soda. read more

Ordered on my phone. The wait wasn't too long. The burger was pretty good. Plenty of parking. There's lots of fresh air in the seating area and it's all open seating. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - CRAB CAKE BURGER - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice casual place locals like to go for good food, casual atmosphere, and good service. Live music is a pleasent bonus. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Live music on a Friday happy hour. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Been here a few times. Food - 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Service 4/5 Can get busy at different times. And if it is sunny out, you maybe stuck at a table under direct sunlight. Service is good but when busy, expect slower service. Food is good. I've tried a few items on the menu Ahi steak is highly recommended. Seasoned well and cooked perfectly - medium or medium rare. Salad or salad go well with it along with your rice Garlic shrimp is also very good. Very buttery and garlicky so for those of you that may be a deal breaker. But if you like garlic shrimp, go for it. Dessert is good as well. Plenty of variety. Peanut butter bar is good but very rich. Recommend sharing this with 2 or 3 ppl. Haven't had a bad dessert here either. Love music on certain times are a plus. read more

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Our group of four stopped in for seafood, and the experience landed solidly in the "good lunch out" category. The atmosphere and the food had some real highlights along with a few misses. The fish and chips came with a batter that was a bit thicker than expected, though the fries were hot, crispy, and well‑seasoned. The coleslaw, unfortunately, didn't add much to the plate. Overall, still a fair value for the portion. The daily swordfish special didn't quite live up to its name -- cooked fine, but not particularly memorable. A 7 out of 10 feels right. The jambalaya was the standout of the table: nicely spiced, hearty, and loaded with meat and seafood. The ahi tuna was another win, cooked to a perfect medium rare and full of clean flavor. Drinks were a pleasant surprise -- the ginger mojitos were refreshing and balanced without being overly sweet. We left satisfied, even if not blown away. With a few tweaks, this place could easily climb higher, but for now it's a solid 7 out of 10 and worth a visit if you're craving seafood with variety. read more

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There is just something about dinner by the water that automatically elevates the entire evening -- and Nico's Downstairs absolutely delivered for our Galentine's night. Laid-back, family-friendly, right near the pier, but still polished enough to feel like a proper night out. It's that perfect balance Honolulu does so well. We started off sharing a few appetizers (because that's what girls' nights are made for): Oysters Rockefeller -- perfectly baked, flavorful, and not overloaded. The texture was spot on, and a squeeze of lemon brightened everything beautifully. Edamame -- simple but done right. Lightly seasoned. Perfect for sharing while catching up. Truffle fries -- crispy, golden, and seasoned evenly. Not soggy, not overly oily. A solid order for the table. For mains: My friend ordered the prime rib plate and could not stop talking about how tender and flavorful it was. Generous portion, cooked beautifully, and paired well with the sides. Another friend had the shrimp scampi pasta, and it was rich and comforting without being heavy. The shrimp were plump, the sauce creamy and well-balanced. I went with the fish and chips, and this is where I was especially impressed. The batter was golden and crisp without being greasy, and the fish inside was flaky and fresh. Fries were seasoned and crunchy -- which, let's be honest, is not always guaranteed. And we absolutely had to order drinks. Refreshing, citrusy, and delicious. The kind of drinks that pair perfectly with a waterfront breeze. Service deserves its own moment -- our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and honest. If he didn't immediately know the answer to a menu question, he had no problem saying so and then promptly getting the correct information. That kind of transparency and follow-through goes a long way. Overall, the food was on point across the board. The vibe was relaxed but lively. The big fish wall makes for a fun photo op (which we obviously took advantage of). Five stars from me for consistency, flavor, service, and atmosphere. Will I go back? Absolutely. read more

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We walked over to try this place and it was very crowded. When you walk in, you can take a menu at the table in the front. It's open seating so if there aren't any seats then you just have to wait. When you're ready to order, you go to the counter in the front to order and pay, and they give you a beeper so you can pick up your food when it's ready. I had the herb Dijon salmon salad but it was too much sauce for me. My husband got the seafood jambalaya and that was good. I would try just a poke bowl next time. The place itself is right on the water and there is live music so it's a nice relaxing vibe. read more

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Wanted to try Nico's Upstairs but it was closed for a private event. Anyways, I am not a huge fan of pasta but I ordered the shrimp scampi pasta while listening to live Hawaiian music. Not only the music was tasty and flavorful but that scampi had action as I ate it all. The only thing about food and the outdoors are the flies. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It's been a little while since ive been here but im happy to report that the food was tastier than I remembered, came out faster, and best of all, Portion sizes were huge! Ordered my usual ahi belly - must say that i think it doubled in size. Although the ahi belly was slightly overcooked, having the salsa is the best part. Perhaps needs more with the large fish portion. Next time I'll order a side of it. Tried the hamburger steak for the first time too. Delish! Also ordered their special hamachi kama. Also overcooked but ok since it came with sauce. Unfortunately they were tiny kama but had multiple pieces. From the poke side, of course we had to order handful of different poke. Those are always delish. Thankful they are dog friendly. Will be back soon! read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Ahi belly - much larger portion than I remembered..and I always order this! - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nico's @Pier38 is always my first stop when visiting Waikiki. The food doesn't disappoint and there's a huge variety...something for everyone. I love the casual vibes, live music, and seabreeze. We tried the following: - chicken katsu combo w/mini loco moco - **** - akule catch of the day ***** - deluxe poke from the fish market ***** - salmon poke w/furikake *** Until next time...mahalo read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Akule / chicken katsu combo w/mini loco moco / poke - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

01/06/26- Happy New Year Everyone! Always a great meal here! Today it's Furikake pan seared ahi with brown rice and tossed salad for me! Our orders vary each time we come to Nico's. Today there is live music and hula! How nice! It's busy for a late Tuesday afternoon. The fish plate options here are always delicious and freshly made. You can't beat the taste! Come on over and have a party for your taste buds and music for your ears! A five star experience here! Support local! read more

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First, our waitress was Niyda and she was great! She was friendly, personable and very attentive. Secondly, our food. Whomever the Chef was needs to be complimented. We ordered several different dishes and every item was cooked and prepared to perfection. We also ordered drinks and even they were made correctly. We were extremely happy with our service and food this evening. Mahalo Niyda and Chef. read more

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Haven't been here in a while and was craving ahi belly for lunch on a Sunday around 11am. When you walk in, pick up a menu and seat yourself. Once you have decided on what you're craving you order at the cashier, she gives you a buzzer and hands you a drink cup if you ordered drinks. There's water cups near the soda fountain and refills for soda/juice are $2. By the time I sat down after filling my soda the line to order was about 6 parties. Food comes out quickly and the guys at the food counter were playing 90s r&b and singing along. There's a bar in the middle of the restaurant with 2 TVs. Good vibes, good food, good Sunday afternoon! read more

First review of 2026. Been here many times but it had been a minute since I've eaten here. I would usually get one of their daily special plates but decided to get the tried and true Fish & Chips on this occasion. Nico's fish & chips is still so good. I really like their fries here and the fish had great flavor by itself but I loved dipping it into the tartar sauce. I always forget to ask for extra tartar sauce cause I like dipping the fries in it too. Haha. Nico's is always a good choice when you're in town. Good mix of locals & tourists, the open air breeze was nice in the restaurant. I still need to try its sister restaurant Upstairs at Pier 38 for the more upscale dining experience. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - FISH AND CHIPS ** - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We're back at Nico's again!!! Lay back local kinda vibe. This time my wife had the catch of the day which was Sheared Ahi topped with mushrooms and gravy. She was expecting mushroom with gravy but it was just mushroom gravy with no mushroom. The Ahi was sheared but with no seasoning so it was kinda bland. I had the Ahi Sandwich. My sandwich was nice and the French fries was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I enjoyed my lunch. As for my wife, she asked them to reword their sign. LOL The manager gave her a plate of fish and chips. One thing I was disappointed was there were no one entertaining. Bummers! Now I need to check out the gift shop before we leave. Stop on by if you're in the area. read more

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First time eating at Nico's and we had a great experience! We came on a Sunday night so it wasn't as busy. It was about a 5 minute wait and then we seated. I believe our server was Andrew and he made our time at Nico's awesome! He started off with drinks and dinner specials then proceeded with ordering the appetizers. We went with the edamame and the crab & artichoke dip. As the appetizers came out, we also ordered our entrees. I ordered the special - Crusted Ahi with a special garlic cream sauce. I got it medium rare. It was the first time i've been asked how i wanted my fish cooked which i had no clue. The other half ordered the Furikake Pan Seared Ahi. While we were waiting for the food, we decided to rip some Pokemon cards and Andrew (who also collects) provided us a bag for the empty wrappers and wished us good luck! It was a fun experience, and it was awesome we got to do it in the restaurant. After ripping, we got our entrees and wow the medium rare was so unique to me. It was crusty and cooked on the outside but once in the middle you had a raw ahi. Its kind of the best of both worlds. The garlic cream sauce was also tasty! The appetizers were also enjoyable and our little one loved the edamame. Lastly, we ordered some dessert and got their chocolate brownie with caramel and ice cream on the side. Overall, great experience and tasty food! Service is top notch and the atmosphere with the boat harbor in the background and live music while we ate made it even more enjoyable! read more

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So Nico's is close to the airport and we were really hungry so this is a great first stop after a long flight. You aren't going here for the island vibe or scenery though since it's at a marina just as it suggests. This is a seat yourself establishment, where you grab your menu and order at the register. We found no trouble with seating and there is quite a bit. So there is really no service except the bartender who was nice enough. This the 3 star review for service and atmosphere. I ordered the Catch of the Day and a burger. The days catch was a panko crusted Ahi cut covered in a garlic gravy that was delicious. It also came with Mac salad and rice. The burger was solid but nothing unique about it. Lastly I ordered a very tasty Pier 38 punch cocktail with four different kinds of rum. At the End of the Day Nico's served its purpose but will not make the list of MUST have stops in Oahu! But I'd come back after a long flight again. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Catch of the Day - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I hope to be editing this review in the future since my family has been coming here for quite some time now during our visits to O'ahu. The food historically has been well-priced & of great quality/taste, but this time the food was quite sad. The bouillabaisse I ordered arrived at the table tepid/lukewarm, and I didn't want to send it back with the risk of them reheating it (with the seafood) in the microwave ... so I ate it. Not really any saffron flavor to it, barely any fish or seafood. Both my parents' food was subpar as well, though their dishes showed up piping hot. The value & quality of food has gone WAY down. The service was pretty awful as well - after about 20 minutes of waiting, we hadn't seen our server since she dropped off the water, so we pulled another waiter aside & he did absolutely nothing to help, even told us that he couldn't do anything. You can't go track down our server for us? Or delegate out? It made sense why it was not busy at all for dinner service. I'm not sure we will be back again, but if we do come back & the food is better (even if it is expensive), I will update/revise my review. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Bouillabaisse. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Haven't been here in ages. The food is so diverse that it made take you awhile to decide. I had the steam clams and my friend had the ahi special with rice and vegetables. They had someone singing and it was a bit hard to have a conversation. The waiter was great and very attentive even with a full dining room. I also had their coffee gelato! The ambiance is amazing, with outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. The next time I may sit outside. It was very busy for a Wednesday evening! read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Front of the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The service is pretty good here. We went for lunch and you order before you get a seat. Then you get a buzzer to pick up food at designated area. The view is awesome and there is live music a lot of times. Great brews on tap. It's a solid place to come for lunch. The food is amazing and is the highlight. Very fresh fish and the cooked food is on point too. I will definitely be back again. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Wonton Kalua pig and ahi POKE NACHOS ** - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We loved this place! Happened to come across it after a golf round. I loved the outdoor patio and view of the water/boats. The service was friendly and quick. The food was so delicious, I ate way too much! Definitely would go back, especially for live music. read more

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I've been coming to Nico's for every visit to Hawaii for the last 8 years. The food, the atmosphere, the staff are all amazing. It never disappoints and I tell everyone to come and experience it for themselves. Ahi Nachos and the swordfish are my favorites. read more

Quality of food has decreased so somewhat disappointing compared to my previous visit. Entertainment great... actually AMAZING voice and song selections! Server was polite but didn't come by frequently. Prices also increased & does not align with the quality of product. read more

We had a little more time to share before taking my friend to the airport for our final goodbye. For now anyway. It was an opportunity to grab a drink and listen to live local music (one time we even had an impromptu super special hula performance) so I suggested we stop by Nico's. My friend was over the moon to see Guinness on tap. You see, he's a world traveler and there was something magical about having delicious malty nitro Irish beer in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Or so I learned. So happy to see him geek and trip out in the best way. Icing on the cake was we were taken such good care of by Mike and another super cool Asian man behind the bar. It was Sunday night for the team taking a guess at who I'm speaking of. But last time I was in we had this sexy tatted very intimidating local braddah who made me a ginger herbaceous limey mocktail that I know he didn't want to make but he still took such good care. It was remarkable! And so I note. Basically service is a hundo. Delicious, too. Last point I'll make is this hammah dessert. Walk, don't run, gotta make sure you get to the pier safely. The caramel vanilla crumble cake is next level. Was such a great send off into the heavenly realms. Don't worry, he wasn't up there for too long. Happy to report my friend made it home safely and thankful for such a sweet send off. Thanks Nico's for the super assist! read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Caramel Vanilla Crumble Cake - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Live music + incredible food = what could possibly be better?! Food: AMAZING! So fresh and tasty. Everything we had was perfect. The Bubu Arare Salmon Crusted Salad was my favorite. I legit think I will crave that salad... It was beyond good probably the best salad I've ever had at a restaurant. I loved that the greens and vegetables just tasted so crunchy and fresh, and the salmon was huge and so yummy. The deep fried bubu arare gave it a crispy chewy texture, which was so good. Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente too. We also got the grilled peppercorn swordfish, which was delicious. Everything here made us feel good afterwards and just tasted so healthy. Ambiance: there are tons of tables, and live music every night. I was pleasantly surprised when we went on a Monday evening and were able to enjoy live music. The musician had a really nice voice and played guitar. Service: friendly, attentive, and quick! read more

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Live music at dinner time. Open venue so if it's a hot day, maybe it can feel warm. Lots of parking. I usually like the food but this time I didn't like what I ordered. I got the Pier 38 Double Fish Burger. I don't like onions and the fish patty comes with onions in it. The menu didn't state it came with onions and I didn't ask. It also has a citrusy/dill flavor I didn't love. I did switch meals with the person I was with. I ended up eating the Crab Cake Burger which I had before and highly recommend. Our waiter provided quick service and the staff was friendly and welcoming. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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As always had to go with my go to plate I got the fried akuke plate This is always so kills read more

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Can't get fresher fish without catching it yourself, I'm told. It's right by the fish auction. We made sure to order local fish, and it was delicious. The poke was great. The poke nachos are fun and seem so decadent. I liked my blue fin, but the ahi with furikake was also delicious. I'm told it's a mix of locals and visitors here due to the qualiity of the fish. read more

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I've been coming to Nico's Pier 38 for a long time and the quality of the food is still there. The fish is fresh, flavors are solid, and overall it still tastes like the Nico's people know and like. No complaints about the actual cooking or freshness. That said, what's hard to overlook is the portion size compared to the price. I completely understand that costs go up and restaurants have to adjust. But you can't really reduce the portion size and raise the price at the same time without customers feeling it. The plate I got felt like about half of what it used to be, and it was roughly $3-4 more than before. That's a noticeable difference. At some point it stops feeling like a fair value, even if the food still tastes good. I don't mind paying more, or even getting a slightly smaller portion, but both together makes it tough to justify coming back as often. Quality is still solid, but the value just isn't what it used to be. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Seafood FISHERMAN'S STEW - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First place I would visit coming into Oahu if of course I arrived close to night time and needed a spot. It's not so close but close enough to probably also go to the airport afterwards. Food was great, I was just a little disappointed as they had a special on the steak. The time I arrived the special was too good to be true and they had ran out. The servers were courteous, apologized, and even assisted suggesting other alternatives. I just couldn't decide so I was basic and just got a salad with margarita pizza. The live music drowned out my disappointment and when I got the pizza and salad I was just ready to eat. Great place to visit, I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting. read more

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My buddy and I came to Nico's on a busy Friday night. It was super slammed during HH, around 4:30, so we actually went to the Upstairs and then came back down at 5:45 and found a couple of seats open at the bar. The place was vibrant and the atmosphere was lively. Our bar server was super friendly and we ordered a bottle of wine and an order of fish bites. The casual atmosphere, friendly staff and overall vibe was great. We enjoyed the live music, food and wine and kinda regretted not getting here sooner. We definitely will be back soon. read more

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I've been coming for quite a few years (10 years?). To relax to the live music (from some of Hawaii's best). Excellent food, I usually get the Seared Furikake Ahi and (real) garlic fries. The atmosphere, harbor/subset view and patrons are chill! John (manager) and the waitress are the best! read more

Used to love it here but two bad meals in a row. Last time it was the peppercorn swordfish. Super dry, rubbery and i could not even taste any peppercorn sauce. This time i ordered the seafood chowder. If you are expecting a big sourdough bread bowl like you would find at Boudin in San Francisco you will be disappointed. This was more like a bread cup and the seafood chowder was pretty pathetic with a tiny cube of salmon about a half inch and that was it. So disappointed because i used to love it here. About a year ago I had the fish and chips and it was good but the portion was tiny. People come for the entertainment and vibe but they need to step it up on the food and maybe cut out some of the bad items on the menu. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - FISHERMAN'S STEW note size of spoon - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's been a while since we've eaten here at...NICO's PIER 38. Lately, my colleagues have been raving about this place so we decided to come back and check it out. The moment we parked, I was in awe with the location. It was so beautiful...the water...the boats...the view! I couldn't wait to dine here! Although we were given a table inside, we were near the open air area overlooking the pier. As you can see, we were able to get the best of both worlds! In addition to that, we were right across a Musician singing local style jams! What a...TREAT! We came here on a Thursday evening to celebrate my belated Mother's Day with my 'ohana...thinking it wouldn't be as crowded. Boy, we were wrong! It was craZY busy! I guess it was during "Happy Hour" and there were lots of Pau Hana Patrons...enjoying their cocktails, pupus and dinner! Considering it was busy, we had an awesome server who took good care of us throughout the evening. We started off with drinks and a pupu. Here's what we ordered: LAVA FLOW: it was very delicious and a perfect balance of rum to the creaminess of the coconut flavor SHIRLEY TEMPLE: refreshing and yummy! ANGRY AHI DIP: that came with won ton chips. It was meh! We would not order this again. It was disappointing. I thought it was a fresh ahi dip with fresh crispy chips. Sadly, the dip tasted like can tuna and the chips were stale and soggy. Would not recommend this pupu. For dinner, here's what we ordered: FURIKAKI PAN SEARED AHI: this was...FIRE! The ahi was perfectly cooked and seasoned! The portion was very generous, too. I loved it! Highly recommend this! FISH and CHIPS: my husband enjoyed it, but he wished it had a little more crunchy batter around the fish. I guess there was more fish than batter. PIER 38 CHEESEBURGER: my daughter enjoyed her meal and she said that it was deLISH...especially the...FRIES! So if you are looking for a nice place to dine, go and check out NICO's PIER 38. You'll thank me for that! read more

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This place has a completely different vibe in the morning compared to the evening, but the harbor-side view is beautiful at any time of day. If you come in the morning, there's a separate counter where you order and pay first, kind of like takeout, and then you find a table and wait for your food. Right next to it is a poke bar, which is known for being extremely fresh and is often considered one of the best poke spots in Honolulu. We had the mahi-mahi omelet and poke for breakfast, and both were very fresh and delicious. The quality of the fish really stood out. The only downside was the service. When the food was ready, the server literally shouted across the room for us to come get it. It wasn't even crowded, so it felt unnecessary and a bit uncomfortable. Still, the food was good enough to make the experience worthwhile. I would definitely come back for the food and the view. read more

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I've come to Nico's Pier 38 for years whenever I come to Oahu. There are plenty of parking spaces and it is only a short walk to the restaurant (3 minutes). We came here for lunch this time. Once you arrive, you get a menu to prepare your order. You walk up to the cashier and place your order. You will get a pager and sit anywhere there is an available table. There is a soda fountain for self-service and a bar. Note, there is no table service during lunch. I recommend the Shrimp Scampi. It has a perfect balance of spices to bring the dish alive. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Furikake Pan Seared Ahi - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great everything , food, wine and service! It is a great place for date night, I highly recommend it. read more

Not the best food on the Island, but definitely not the worst. The food was filling, but definitely lacked flavor. I will say that I was a bit disappointed to find that the Seafood/Fish menu was pretty much just Ahi and Swordfish made differently. No Mahi Mahi, Snapper or even Salmon. The ambience was nice. Live music at night (wish it was Hawiaian ) Overlooking what I believe is the harbor. The service was fast, accommodating and friendly. What I tried: Braised short rib: The best dish of the night. Probably could fill 2-3 people. Very rich -almost too rich in flavor. 4 stars Cheese pizza: extremely bland. Large serving for the price. 2 stars Tempura Lobster Tacos: The thick flour tortilla strips the little flavor away from the pico de gallo and its texture does not mix well with the crunchiness of the tempura lobster. A very mushy bite. Would have been much better with corn tortillas. To preserve the crunchiness. The lobster was sprinkled with what looked like chili powder although I could not taste it. Some salsa on the side would have been nice. The dish lacked flavor completely. It was like eating nothing. 1 star Oyster Shooter: Not rotten but not high quality. 2 stars read more

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