Fresh poke (seafood) + Hawaiian food for take-out and restaurant at a converted wharf in an industrial/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. read more

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This is the 1st time we tried service dinner ; and based on this experience I'm going to say this spot 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 read more

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Just or the fresh tuna, Ahi grilled and serve on a French baguette with spicy wasabi aioli and tomato and arugula. The sandwich is very tasty in my opinion. The ambience is really comfortable and everybody here is very friendly. But nothing beats the service that the bartenders gave, and it's an above and beyond what I'm used to highly recommend it! This is a great venue for small businesses to connect or network. Mahalo, Neal read more

Nico's Pier 38 - My juicy Ahi Sandwich! Yummy - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is such a cute little spot! My uncle took us here on a Tuesday and it was nice and chill. I believe we were here around 12-12:30 PM and it wasn't too packed. My family ordered Loco Moco, BBQ Chicken, Hamburger Steak and Chicken Cutlet. Everything tasted really good! I love how filling the dishes are. I got the Loco Moco and it came on a bed of rice with a side of chow mein and macaroni salad. Definitely a filling meal lol. Water is free, the staff is kind and parking is convenient in a big lot. My family were happy with their dishes and it's safe to say everyone left super full and ready for a food coma lol. The prices are fair for the amount of food. There is live music which gives the place such a nice charm. Outdoor seating by the water on a beautiful day added to the experience and I would totally come back :) read more

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

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We were very excited to visit Nico's as we had recently seen Nico on an episode of Guy's DDD. Nico's sits right on an active working fish pier, so if you sit outside, you can see all the activity as the fishermen prep for their next trip. There is also a chance to see the sunset. , We did secure a table on the covered patio and thoroughly enjoyed the early evening breeze and pre-dinner cocktails. Our dinner was OK. I ordered their catch of the day, and my ono with lobster sauce was a tad overcooked and dry. It was not dry to the point of returning it, but definitely overcooked. Plus 1 ordered the shrimp scampi pasta. The shrimp were sautéed perfectly, however the Parmesan garlic crème sauce was lacking flavor. , Based on all the 4 and 5-star reviews, our experience was probably a one-off, so if you are visiting, you should give Nico's a try. If you are seeking a more upscale dining experience, Nico has another restaurant next door, Nico's Upstars, which has a more French cuisine influence reflecting Nico's French roots. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Ono with Lob sauce - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Last time I came here I was less than impressed. My fish smelled funny, and it was overcooked. This time was, however, a completely different experience. The photo cocky he was cooked to how I asked, the salad was fresh. The brown rice was a little on the dry side, but not too bad. Order service is friendly, but not sure what tip is for since you order a counter, pick up food, and bus your own table, lol. Has nice ambience with dark views, an amazingly very little to no flies. Parking can be a little tricky close by, but plenty closer to the street. read more

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

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Great spot with easy parking and nice views. We had the Ahi Sandwich - and while this picture doesn't make it look great... it was absolutely delicious!! A must try! The bread was soft and I think it had a wasabi aioli??? The ahi tho - WOW, perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The wine menu was not that great.... so if you are ok with just drinking beer, you'll be fine. Would I go back? maybe.... the menu was limited, so not sure what else I would want to try. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Grilled Ahi Sandwich* - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm in town for business and my coworker said to me hey you wanna go to lunch at a really nice place that has great food. I'm like yes, let's do it. It's in the harbor or the port rather where all the shipping containers are at and some fishing boats. Kind of an odd location but at the same time if you want to get fish, then no better places one that's located directly on the water. You do have a scenic view as you see in my picture and the facilities is really nice inside really set up for a lot of people inside there. They have live music, which is outstanding. A little pricey when it comes to food, but at the same time, I will say that the food was delicious. It is kind of oddly set up where you pay for your food first and then they give you a buzzer and then when it goes off and you go pick up your food in a cardboard, kind of box with plastic silverware so it kind of misses a little bit of the ambience that I was looking for which is you know if you're gonna pay $30 for a plate of food you would kind of expected maybe get silverware but I'm not gonna knock them for that I mean it is a nice place and with great food. read more

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

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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The waitress recommended the pulehu kabli ribs, that's what I got and it didn't disappoint. The Kabli came with rice, Kimchi, green beans and carrots. read more

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The food was amazing! The atmosphere was soo neat! You have to order at a counter and self serve your drinks. We were told no matter what the catch of the day was an amazing so we got it and the chicken katsu! Both were amazing! Fun restaurant. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - CATCH OF THE DAY ** - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Walked in on a weeknight for dinner with a group of friends. Not too long of a wait and plenty of seats with live music. Lots of parking near the restaurant. We had a wonderful attentive waiter (I think his name was John?). He was welcoming and helpful! Food is good here with a variety of local mains and appetizers for all. My faves are the truffle fries, furikake ahi, and the burger. read more

Located at Lier 38, a lot of free parking. They do not take reservations, so just walk in and wait. We went on a Wednesday around 6pm, a group of 10 people. This placed was packed with people. Open air set up, they have inside and outside seating areas. They also have life music, the guy sing for two hours non stop. Menu is simple, seafood, burger, salad, etc. plenty of drink options. The service was good, we had a great time dinning there, enjoying the music with light breeze come from the ocean. Recommended. read more

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Ahi Tuna plate with mashed potatoes was the only solid thing on the menu. Not amazing but not terrible. 7/10 Fish bites 3/10. They were soggy and no crunch on the outside Fisherman's stew - 0/10 so small and not even tasty. Worse than clam chowder in a can French fries 4/10- similar to the ones at a diner. Thick and bleh. I prefer shoe string fries Overall the vibes and the live music , service was all good but just food was mid and underwhelming... read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Literally the smallest bread bowl I've seen and inside of it is half bread . 17$ not worth. Fisherman's stew. 0/10 - 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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This place was awesome! A little bit for everyone. If you're a poke lover then walk into the fish market next door and choose from their 6 selection of poke. The Mai tai was awesome, but so was the chicken katsu, margarita pizza and burger. I will definitely return. Wanted to try the boat captain's fav the fish/clam chowder but I'll do that next time. You won't be disappointed. FYI. Order at the register then pick up at the pick up place when your order is ready. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Poke and sushi from market next door. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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This restaurant has an idyllic view of long line fishing boat docks and a lot of fresh seafood to show for it. They also have a little convenience store that serves fresh poke and oysters that I highly recommend. Nightly live entertainment as well. Don't skip the Hamachi Kama 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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I had mixed feelings about my visit to Nico's. I was excited to eat here and ordered the shrimp scampi pasta, it was bland and lacked flavor. The restaurant is larger and ample parking. I really appreciated that when I accidentally left my credit card behind, the staff came out looking for me to return it. I will definitely try it again when I go back and visit. read more

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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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

Aloha Mai Kakou. I live in Kohala. Kapa'au exactly flew to Hnl to spend time with ohana. Friend Connie p/up @airport went to Nico's for lunch. Hawaiian plate/Chicken Katsu very tasty. I recommend Nico's. There fresh Ahi/Mahi mahi. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Beef Stew Hawaiian Plate (Aloha Friday Only) - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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

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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Such a chill, quick place to eat! Highly recommend their truffle garlic fries and the furikake ahi. You can order at the counter and get buzzed to pick up your order at lunch time. read more

Need to retrain the cooks. Had lunch with 3 other friends. Guest 1 ordered Caesar salad and cup of seafood chowder. Guest 2 and 3 both ordered fish and chips. I ordered the ahi belly (my usual). All 3 orders for guests 2-4 fish was over cooked in the oil resulting in flavorless hard dry overcooked fish. We were given plastic utensils and the plastic knife could not cut through the fish. Guest 1 said her salad was just ok and the seafood chowder was so-so. Disappointing seems the food has lost its luster from before. I would not consider Nico's for my local and mainland friends. As a Yelp reviewer I was a bit embarrassed with the food especially when I was hosting a sr manager of popular Waikiki hotel. I would think of alternative place as food ruined the ambience and visit. 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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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

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 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

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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This is an order at the register and find a table kind of place. That said, if you want to eat and drink at the bar, sit and order from the bartender (decent selection of local beers). We got the blackened fish sandwich and the beef stew. Of the two, the beef stew is better. Also next to the restaurant is a fish market where you can get poke or sashimi. Not bad. 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

Great lunch specials. Quick food and delicious. Love the outside view. My pup loved the place as well. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Ahi *FURIKAKE PAN SEARED AHI *** - 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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