We normally go to Nico's during breakfast/lunch, where you find your own seat and order at the cashier. This time we went during dinner - we walked in like usual (no signs that say wait to be seated). Didn't know that it was table service only. My other half walked to the cashier while I stayed seated, he asked how it works..she said to order food from her, which he did. He came back to sit down, we waited for our food. Our food was ready, then we were told we couldn't sit and eat since it was table service only. We were then kicked-out...so embarrassed, why didn't they tell us sooner? read more

I really wish Yelp would let us rate places with .5 stars because I'd probably give this place a 3.5 overall. Generally speaking, it's usually good! I like coming here because you can eat while enjoying live music, which makes for a fun atmosphere. This past visit was a little disappointing though (first pic). I usually order the ahi medium because I like it a little more cooked, but this time it came out closer to well done. I feel like it's always a little hard to know what cooking level to ask for because it seems to vary each time. I've been coming here over the years and have had plenty of good experiences, so I'm giving it 4 stars overall. But if I were rating just this most recent visit, it would definitely be closer to a 3. read more

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When I visit home, I always stop at Nico's on my way to the airport when I leave. Always have a Loco Moco and coffee. Everything upstairs is great for dinner and I'd suggest making reservations as it gets busy. Lots of parking and Aloha, and the views of the harbor are awesome! read more

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We landed in Honolulu Monday 9/14 and came here for lunch. Place was laid back and looking over the ship yard. You order over the counter and they give you a buzzer when your food is ready. We ordered the Furikake pan seared ahi with rice and salad and Fried Ahi Belly with rice and salad. The fried ahi belly was hard and not crunchy at all!!! It was not a good fish. It seems that the fish was already pre fried and sitting at a heating lamp. It was not freshly cooked. It was a disappointing plate. The Furikake pan seared ahi was okay and did not have that much flavor. It did have a dipping sauce like garlic mayo. Overall the food was not I expected as I was anticipating something delicious with full of umami. Did not get it at this place. read more

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

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Located off Nimitz Hwy on a pier 38 we went to Niko's, which they do not take reservations. We got there on a Tuesday which was good, not much customers and lots of open seating. We got seated outside which was okay and we had a small dog with us. We went to celebrate our daughter Birthday and nobody asked even with her wearing a Lei is there a special occasion? Nothing from the check in counter to the waitress? We ordered appetizers Oyster shooters, Chicken Caesar salad, Truffle French Fries, Crab Artichoke dip, besides the main courses. The Oyster Shooter was fresh and tasty with a quail egg on top, only 1 of mind had 2 pretty good size pieces of oyster shells inside good thing I didn't choke on them. The Truffle French Fries was good except for it wasn't crispy, maybe due to the truffle oil. The Chicken Caesar salad with pesto was very good and the homemade croutons were very tasty light and crunchy, the pesto chicken was tasty and moist and the romaine lettuce was fresh. The Crab Artichoke dip with baked bread was good. I also ordered the fish and chip which was delicious and the fish was crispy on the outside and moist inside. The French fries were crispy and good. My wife ordered the braise belly pork and most of the portion was fat which she only ate 1 piece. Our daughter had the braised short ribs and she enjoyed her meal. Our son in law ordered the short ribs with Kim Chee and he enjoyed his ribs, but didn't eat the large pile of Kim Chee he said the Kim Chee was sour, but enjoyed the short ribs and beans and mash potatoes. They do have indoor and outdoor seating with live music. You can park in the unpaved parking lot right across the entrance, but if you have bad eye sight or walking because of the large holes and uneven surfaces, better to park along side of the building. read more

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Good eats, portion sizes, affordable, beautiful view, and live music. It's open air seating so it can get hot. Bring a portable fan. You order at the front as you enter, they will give you a buzer after you finish ordering. Try to ask for the menu before hand so you can decide what to get before you get to the front. I came with my brother and his family. Parking is free. I was deciding between the fried ahi belly and crab cake burger. I asked the cashier what she would choose from between the two and she suggested the crab cake burger. It's served on a brioche bun with spicy basiley, jardiniere spread, tomato and arugula and I asked to sub the french fries for salad. It was a good size crab cake. The briouche bun was soft. I also ordered a pepperoni pizza to share with my niece. It was okay, my niece gave her a two thumbs up approval. I wish they had a menu next the register for the dessert that was availble. I was suprised to see so many choices near the pick up area. I decided with the red velvet cake. It was moist, nice amount of frosting, and I would order it again. My brother ordered fresh poke from the fish market and it was so good! Seasoned well and so fresh. Overall, a great place that we will continue to enjoy. read more

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Stopped by for poke day and got 20% off! I tried the hamachi wasabi and the spicy ahi. The spicy ahi was my favorite, and I loved that it came with masago too. Didn't care for the hamachi wasabi, it tasted too fishy. Liked how you could eat inside or outside and enjoy the pier view. Fast and friendly service with lots of parking as well. read more

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

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This place feels like a great stop if you want fresh local seafood without the fuss of a fancy restaurant. It's right on the water at Pier 38, so there's a nice harbor atmosphere and plenty of seating. There's also parking! The menu has a good variety of seafood and Hawaiian style dishes, and they also have a fish market if you want to take some of the fresh stuff home. The fish of the day options are a fun way to try something local. The restaurant has a casual, counter service kind of feel, so don't come expecting a fancy sit down experience. It's more of a grab your food and find a table situation, which I actually think works well for the location. You get quality entrees quickly! We loved the furikake crusted tuna fish, the garlic shrimp and the mochiko chicken. read more

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Haven't been to Nico's for a while. I remember it was really good when we came a few years ago but what has happened? The food was very disappointing this time. We tried a few appetizers, entrees and desserts but none was memorable. Pan seared ahi has been my favorite and I was really looking forward to try it again. But my dish came lukewarm. The ahi was overcooked. The piece had so much tissues and was very chewy. I couldn't finish the whole dish. My husband got the cod but the fishy taste was so strong that it was a bit off putting . Maybe not enough seasoning? Truffle fries and crispy garlic chicken were fried for too long. Calamari and poke nachos were the only good dishes. Overall a very disappointing meals. Service was good though. read more

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Ended up here because the original place was closed (wrong business hour on the website). Process: Walk in. Order & pay at the registers on the left. Find a table - inside or outside. For outside, beware of the birds. When buzzed, pick up food. Self serve soft drinks & water. Eat. Put containers in the trash. Many people grabbed tables before ordering which slows the process for those who have already ordered. Ahi sandwich - Requested ahi cooked rare. It was overcooked. Almost cooked all the way through - ick. Fries - Too salty & no garlic flavor. They were hard, not crisp. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Salty. Hard. Just no. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Always with great fresh fish. Half a dozen specials for the day. The Mochiko fish tacos were huge. I had to get help eating it. The akule fried fish looked great but I guess a little trickier to eat with the bones. Fisherman's stew was cute with the sourdough bread bowl. It can get a bit noisy of atmosphere with the outdoor environment and also have lunchtime live music. read more

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

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We haven't eaten here in years. We asked about the gluten free lunch options and were told the baked salmon salad was our only option. The young lady that took our order said she would go back to the kitchen to be sure. While she was gone another server handed us a gluten free menu. The young lady returned and told us what was really gluten free on this menu. We ordered the baked salmon and jambalaya. I think the cost for both mealswas $50 ish. The food came out pretty quick. The baked salmon dish was super tasty. The salmon was laid on top of a bed of spinach. There was some salad dressing on the side that I didn't need to use. The jambalaya was a little plain as far as taste but had lots of seafood in it. We had a nice seat close to the pier. We talked to a few locals that thanked us for supporting the local pier of fisherman. I just loved this place. read more

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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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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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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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Great indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Very attentive wait staff. Great drink choices. Good options for happy hour and dinner. Very noisy but the atmosphere fits. read more

Nico's Pier 38 - Fish and Chips - 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

Second go at this place. Nice location w easy parking and a cool open layout. 5-6 is the time to come for 10% off food and live entertainment. Food sadly is just ok. Tried the poke sampler, calamari, crab dip, steamers and fish stew. All just ok. Fresh but not super seasoned. read more

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

Not a good experience. I used to come here for lunch, first time for dinner. Hostess wasn't friendly, table that they sat us on, chairs were dirty and Table had water spots. I Requested fries be hot, mines was ok, my son were warm to cold. Probably will not come for dinner again. Not a good experience. read more

10 stars for the location! Go there around sunset and enjoy the views with drinks and seafood. I had really really wanted the food to be great but it was ok. We got two seafood pastas that were the specials with great seafood quality but the dishes were under seasoned. The garlic chicken was chewy. Again the seafood quality itself was top notch. Such a missed opportunity I think that with a little attention to detail they can really be excellent. I hope they can tune it and make it excellent! read more

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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Nico's is a great place to stop for lunch. I enjoy being able to be semi outside mid day when I don't have much time to get outside due to work. I also love that there's live music and lots of locals seem to eat here also. I often order the furikake ahi, it's delicious and a good portion. Food comes pretty quickly and I also love that it's easy to park. 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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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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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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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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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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Great food and atmosphere...nice to kick back at the bar and watch the world go by. Ordering at the door is unusual for those coming from the mainland but easy enough to do...just get in line read more

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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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

Was there last week for a high school reunion. Those of us who went towards the end of the line to get our food at the buffet discovered that there were crab cakes and cheesecake that had run out and were not resupplied. We were told they made one per person and there was no signage nor was it served so that each person would get one. A small bowl of poke was placed on the buffet as a substitute for the crab cakes. That also ran out with no refill! I understand that the poke was not very good and the fish was a bit mushy. Sorry to say that I would not go back to dine at Nico's Upstairs. If they had done a good job with quality and quantity of food, imagine how many people would return and patronize them. The actual service was acceptable as it was a no host bar and beverage service. read more

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

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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So so experience here. The food is okay but priced a bit high. I did like the deli are too. The smoked salmon belly was so good. Indoor and outdoor seating was pretty cool read more

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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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

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