Cocktail tastes to new heights! First time here and I really…read moreloved the vibes coming in. Entire vinyl wall full of great music and area you can play and listen to music. The cocktails that are served are also extra delicious. They all sound super funky, but I challenge you to try them all. It was a mixed bags of flavors that cater to a lot of different taste buds. There would be one I really like, but my friend wouldn't like it. Then she would like the next one, and I wouldn't like it. It wasn't an overall standard, it was how the drink mixed with the persons taste buds. That was something I enjoyed. I could sit at this bar for ages and just have the bartenders make me what ever they want. Also the bartenders listen to options and keys that you like. I let one of them know I like a mezcal smoky, but give me something different then the usual. He gave this amazing mix that I honestly couldn't describe, but I for sure loved it. Can't wait to take more of my friends and try all the cocktails again!

Great atmosphere, but very small interior. Not too quiet but also not too loud for conversation…read more Service is friendly, menu is impressive and there are a lot of drinks that I want to come back to try!! No food options so don't come hungry, or grab a bite after in Chinatown!

Outstanding food and drinks, especially during happy hour! The staff is always attentive and…read morepolite, and the ambiance feels elevated from the normal after work spots. Encourages guests to dress well and act accordingly. Love the view of the pier, but love that they have AC and free, available parking even more! Excellent choice for gathering friends, family, and coworkers any weeknight for some pupus and drinks. Especially if you don't want music blaring so you need to shout just to be heard. Jessica Sutherland is the one who responds to large group requests and she's been so accommodating each and every time. Will definitely come back soon! Mahalo!

We went to Upstairs at Pier 38 last week. They had some awesome hamburger sliders on their happy…read morehour menu from 4pm to 5:30pm. They also had killer French fries, with a combination of garlic, parmesan, and truffle oil. Impressive! Also the angry ahi tartare and escargot were delectable. We asked for seconds on almost all the above (had enough snails in one serving lol). Food options are limited to HH menu items, but everything we tried was wonderful! Bartender was cool, servers were gracious. The place was pretty empty, since dinner service doesn't open up til 5pm. We really felt like we had the place to ourselves! Probably a total of 35-40% of the bar/lounge seating capacity was used. Of note, HH seating is only at the bar or in the nearby lounge seating area.

I forgot to take a photo here but this place is pretty legendary and one of the cooler speakeasies…read moreI've been to. Super dope vending machine entrance and very interactive with the coin. The interior was also well designed but I wish our group was sat in a different area of the bar. We got sat in this one corner and it was dark with like translucent lights, kinda like Jinx's lair from Arcane. Idk just wished we sat somewhere else with more light and visibility of the bar. The drinks were pretty good. It's a large menu and honestly I wanted to try multiple drinks but can't be getting all drunk and stuff you know the vibes. Also I know it's unrelated to this establishment but it's next to a billiards hall and that was legendary. Great vibe, great place, highly recommend.

Super cool speakeasy in Ala Moana…read more It was a bit confusing on how to get here, but if your Lyft drops you off at 24 Hour Fitness, go up to the 2nd level, walk out into the parking garage & go across to Brian's. Brian's was an interesting vibe. There is security out front, dark, several pool tables, other sections I did not explore & then, Wild Orange. The entire area was kind of sketchy. Wild Orange, fortunately, was a cool spot. Friendly bartenders. Japanese inspired cocktails, anime & pinball machine art.

I went here for my birthday and didn't realize I should've made a reservation for a larger group,…read moreespecially since it was my first time. Thankfully, Michael and his team were able to accommodate us, which I really appreciated. From the moment we walked in, the place had a great vibe, the interior is beautiful. Throughout the night, the staff and Michael (the owner) were incredibly welcoming, funny and attentive. The cocktails were amazing. I had the expressing my love all night and even though the place was busy and there was a bit of a wait for food, it was honestly worth it. We had the crab dynamite, the ahi brioche, and the prosciutto and burrata. SO GOOD! My friends and I had such a great time and will definitely be back.

I've been waiting for this cocktail spot to iron out its flaws and become as good as it should be…read more Sadly, I don't think it will happen. That's a shame because it has the potential to be very good. When you start with a cocktail concept that is deliberately kept low key with no signage, and a drink menu that rotates and evolves, you have a pretty good floor to start. Having a cozy place to settle in and being able to enjoy food from Chris Kajioka should give 430 Pkwy a high ceiling. If you like an espresso martini try something a little different. Their Espressing My Love batches espresso with Averna, black walnut bitters, and a unique monkeypod syrup. Unfortunately, there is no espresso machine so you cannot get fresh drawn espresso to make a Carajillo the way Cafe Miro use to. The ahi brioche is a carry over from all Chris Kajioka places. The grilled cheese is excellent. Hotdogs are kicked up - it used to be a black truffled miso chicken sausage but the current one is a little different. The problem is the food preparation totally undermines the whole place. Without a separate kitchen you have frying being done just a few feet away from where cocktails are made. If you sit on the right side of the bar you will quickly understand why this doesn't work. I would come here more frequently if i didn't have to smell like cooking oil afterwards. Fix that problem and this place would rock.

The best tiki bar on the island! I was a little overwhelmed by the menu at first, but the bartender…read moretook the time to ask about my flavor preferences and allergies, then recommended a few drinks that fit perfectly. I ended up trying something completely outside my comfort zone, and it was absolutely incredible. The space is on the smaller side, but that's part of its charm. They often have outdoor seating available, and despite the lively atmosphere, it's still easy to have a conversation without shouting. The energy is fantastic. Everyone is having a great time, and the flaming cocktails being served around the room make the experience even more fun. The drinks, service, and overall vibe were outstanding. It's the perfect spot for a night out with friends, and I'll definitely be back many times. Just wow!

Walked in at around 6 PM on a Tuesday as a party of 8 and they squeezed us in outside which was…read moresuper appreciated! Lapu lapu and u-bae (nonalcoholic) were my favorites. Great vibes/decor.

Always with great fresh fish. Half a dozen specials for the…read moreday. 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.

10 stars for the location! Go there around sunset and enjoy the views with drinks and seafood…read more 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!

We're only about a five or six minute walk to this most interesting bar…read more We arrived at 5 PM, and were the first and only guests for the duration of our visit. Our host invited us to choose our seats. Being the only guests, the service was unparalleled. Likewise the ambiance. We ordered a charcuterie board, which came from Livestock restaurant downstairs. It was okay but nothing memorable. Also, it seemed that Livestock didn't put any priority on Tchin Tchin orders. Normally, I would've been thrilled that we could converse without yelling, but with an empty bar, it seemed odd. I don't think I can recommend this establishment.

Love this patio bar located on Hotel Street, next to Bar 35. It's up a super steep flight of…read morestairs. My first thought was hmmm... if someone's really drunk it could be tragic. Anyways when you get to the top it's like being in another city (ok that's seriously what I think...) it's beautiful! There's an indoor section and an outdoor rooftop with greenery on the walls. Seating outside and inside is beautiful. We went around sunset, sat outside and there was a nice city feel outside with buildings all around. I loved it. When the sunset the lighting outside on the patio beautiful & relaxing. I don't drink but I love food and it was good, perfect pupus! We had the charcuterie board, fries, and a few others. Huge plus, they had mocktails!!! Service was good. The bartender was knowledgeable about the menu and drinks & gave recommendations. He even made hot water for my friends at the end. It wasn't crowded - like we were the only ones there. We stayed for awhile talking and it was comfortable and relaxing!!! I would've never known this beautiful place existed on Hotel Street. It's really an amazing relaxing experience. Parking: we parked in the municipal parking lot by Hawai'i Theatre.

Happy Friday! Our boss took us out for a farewell lunch for…read moremy best coworker friend. Poutine and Lasagna were the best choices today!! Burger was also pretty good. Forgot to take a picture of Carbonara, pretty good too. Service was excellent, and we all had a great time. The ambiance is always charming, honestly the best lunch spot in downtown Honolulu in my opinion.

Velvet chic. Thoroughly designed w/ a chic European vintage…read moreaesthetic, yet filled w/ the modern downtown hnl patron - Podmore's juxtaposition offers a unique dining atmosphere for any occasion. Take a screen break and relax in one of their cozy velvet seats (: . the Sheppards Pie is stuffed with lamb and served on a lipped plate - different from the expected bowl - but the pie was still just as rich, filling, and delicious. the Seared Ahi Sandwich comes with a hefty cut of ahi and thick cut house made fries. The chunky sweet ketchup was the surprising spotlight and made an impressionable difference. Apparently it's also made in house from scratch...cute! The cold brew (straight) effectively combatted the possible post lunch nap. A wise order considering my stroll back to work wouldn't be enough to battle the snooze. . Excellent service, excellent food, and am excited to return. Cheers!