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4.2 (4.1k reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Jenna R.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Located near Arizona Memorial, this place is a cool spot. Made a reservation here via Yelp. Lot was pretty full for an NFL Sunday but there was no wait and tables were not all full. My party ordered a bunch of food to share but I was craving a hamburger steak, which I was very pleased with. The "mini" serving size was perfect for me. Other items we ordered were kalua nachos, calamari, fish and chips. These were all perfect for sharing. We also got a bottle for mimosas to share and ordered all 3 juices. This restaurant is completely outdoors. It was humid on the day that we went. Thankfully food and drinks were so good that I was distracted by how hot it was. I was sweating while sitting at my table because of the heat. The view from the restaurant is amazing though. Servers were extremely friendly. I can tell that our server was new but we gave him grace. I know he was trying his best. Overall, I recommend trying this place, especially after long morning at the Swap Meet or at Arizona Memorial.

Signature Bloody Mary
Marie C.

A great spot for food, drinks, and ocean views! My former colleagues and I like to get together at 604, and it's always a great choice. They have plenty of parking, excellent service, good food, and beautiful ocean views. But the real star of the show is the signature Bloody Mary! It comes with a cocktail shrimp, a BBQ beef skewer, and a smorgasbord of pickled vegetables. Honestly, it's practically a meal on its own, and it's the best thing on the menu! Come try it now! Great service, delicious food, amazing Bloody Marys, and ocean views make 604 a perfect place to meet up.

Chicken Katsu
Shanna N.

Neat little place! Very humid indoors because it's open so if you're not used to the weather here it's a lot! It's a beautiful view overlooking the marina and all the sail boats! Food was delicious! Service was excellent! Glad we visited!

View of the harbor from our table
Jennifer C.

Staying in the area and looking for a good place to eat. This one came up with good reviews and took reservations. It was Friday night at 6:30 and pretty busy. There was a band playing, which made it loud. The restaurant is on the second floor and we were sat next to the open rooftop overlooking the harbor. It was a fantastic view. The service was great and the food delicious. Glad we decided not to head into Waikiki for dinner and came here instead!

Macnut Mahi mahi
Sally W.

Say for the longest time ever, waiting n pretty much stared at ny waitress to get her attention but nope she's too busy talking to her colleague... Asked another server but she busted it off and said she will get our waitress for us... she kept talking n nothing happened till 10 mins after... If you are so busy serving the bar customers maybe remain there and not take other tables... another waitress ended up-taking our order as i resting birch face out... Who brings u ur food and comes back in 2 secs just to ask " hows the food looking". The " famous clam chowder" over advertisement!!! I had 2 pcs of clams in my "cup". The mahi mahi was my fav. Cooked to the right texture...but the seasoning for the fish could of used a bit of salt. The fish n chip.... I like how its not the typical cod... but it tastes like defrost, refried fish...

Ube colada
Laura E.

My mom's friend recommended Restaurant 604 so we made a reservation online for 7/21/2026. I saw the ube colada on Yelp but didn't see it on the menu. When the waitress came to take our drink orders, I asked if it was available. She said yes and that they're phasing it out. As an ube lover, I was happy it was still available so of course I ordered it. Though I've never had an ube colada and don't have a point of comparison, R604's version was tasty and I loved the toasted marshmallow. For our entrees, we had the sesame poke, mahi mahi, and clam chowder. I love poke and was excited to try it in HI for the first time! While the portion was generous and the fish was fresh, I can't say it was the best poke I've had. Honestly, I've had better in CA and (surprisingly) MN. I tried both my mom's clam chowder and mahi - good but not amazing. Though we were seated right away and our waitress was friendly, the service itself leaves something to be desired. We waited a long time for the check and we got another patron's card by mistake. To their credit, they called my mom to let her know they had her card and put it in their safe until we could pick it up tomorrow. However, we were in the uber so we're unable to head back. The restaurant itself was noisy, which made having a conversation difficult. Glad we tried it but wouldn't return.

The manager was going to scold me for bringing in an animal! Beavers are not allowed in this restaurant! :P heehee
Jules Y.

Restaurant 604 | Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam | Island of Oahu Misoyaki Butterfish! What do you want to eat? Misoyaki Butterfish! What do you want to order? Misoyaki Butterfish! What are you ono for? Misoyaki Butterfish! So, I guess whenever I hear the numbers "604", this is the first thing I hear my tummy say: Misoyaki Butterfish! Lol. I've been coming to this area for many years. I used to party with my UH Tsai-ko Football Fan friends back when Colt Brennan was the UH QB and for many years afterward, until COVID took over our lives and the stadium eventually moved to the UH Ching Athletic Field at the Manoa Campus. Curiously, despite using the first-floor restrooms many a time before games -- the restrooms used by military personnel who use the cabanas outside in the adjacent park -- I never once thought to come upstairs to dine at the restaurant. That is, until Mel B. held an informative Yelp event downstairs, reserving the entire section, and I finally got to taste the yummilicious selections here. Since then, I've come for UH football parties, organizational meetings and after-meeting get-togethers and dinners, and dinners with UH football fan friends, Yelp friends, work friends, and friend friends. And you know what? It's always been a good time. The restaurant dining area is upstairs on the second floor. On the mountain side is a substantial bar with seating all around its perimeter. You can sit along the ocean-side edge of the restaurant if you want a naturally spectacular ocean view, at one of the many dining tables of different heights throughout the restaurant, at the bar, or at my fav -- the high-top tables at the opposite end from the bar and off to the side near the stage. My favorite seating arrangement for a small group of two is along the open view wall overlooking the ocean. With a larger group, I like the elevated high-top tables. You can easily have a conversation if your group fits around one of the round tables or you don't mind talking across the short way of the long high-top tables. If you're planning an organizational meeting, however, you'll probably want to schedule it earlier, before the music starts playing and the dinner crowd begins filling the dining area. Popular hip-hop and '80s-'90s music can add quite a bit to the noise level later in the day, and they also have live music at times. The only meetings this place probably won't work well for are ultra-quiet meetings, Zoom meetings, and meetings needing props and a whiteboard. Lol. You can make reservations, but when you call, you'll reach a recorded voicemail and they'll call you back. It's best to call well ahead of time to ensure you have ample time to connect with the restaurant reservationists and get your arrangements squared away. The restaurant restrooms are upstairs near the bar along the opposite corner. There are staircases on either side of the building leading to the second floor, but you'll probably want to walk up the side opposite the bar. Facing the building from the parking lot, take the staircase on the left. Either staircase will lead you upstairs, but depending on which one you use, you might have to walk across the dining area to reach the front reception desk. Dining here is not quiet, but it isn't obnoxiously loud. There are usually tons of ppl dining, sitting, talking, enjoying their time. There's still ample space to walk around easily, especially going to the restroom. The menu features a variety of local Eurasian cuisine, from appetizers to full meals. You'll find popular appetizers like nachos or fries with toppings, fried calamari rings, ahi poke, popcorn chicken, coconut shrimp, spinach artichoke dip, many breakfast selections, sea items including fish & chips, and land items. Note that there is also a pretty famous Bloody Mary on the menu that used to come loaded with all kinds of amazing veggies-fruits, large shrimp, etc. Over the years, that enormous pile of garnishes has become diminutized, and no longer the huge fluffy production it once was. Too bad I never tried it in its heyday. Shucks. My favorite apps are the calamari, poke with chips, coconut shrimp, and spinach artichoke dip. But we all know why I'm really here. MISOYAKI BUTTERFISH! My favorite meal is the misoyaki butterfish, which is served on a pile of sautéed fresh local veggies with a large scoop of yummy white rice. The fish has that familiar, delicious butterfish taste I love, while the sautéed veggies and rice add their own flair and complement the fish nicely. My only complaint? They should add another scoop of rice. Not just one! :D As you can tell, my tummy can only focus on one thing! MISOYAKI BUTTERFISH! What did my tummy say? MISOYAKI BUTTERFISH! What does Jules Y. love to eat here? MISOYAKI BUTTERFISH! That's right! Whatever you choose, with so many different selections, you can be sure to find a fav of your own. YUM YUM to the 604! :D

Palm salad
Steph W.

I've been here many times and love that it's easy to park and get a quick lunch in the middle of the work day. It's great to be able to sit outside but covered from any rain too. The food is delicious, I had a mini chicken katsu this time and was just enough. Food came out quickly so I could be on my way for my next meeting for work!

Spicy Poke Nachos
Alyssa E.

Restaurant 604 offers a prime waterfront location with plenty of parking and a lively atmosphere. We had a 5 p.m. reservation for a party of eight and were seated promptly once more than half of our group had arrived, which appears to be their policy for larger parties. Finding parking was easy thanks to their spacious lot, and we were lucky enough to even grab spots near the entrance. The ambiance feels very sports bar-esque, the vibe reminded me a lot of Mai Tai's but with waterfront seating. It's the kind of place that feels geared more toward kicking back with drinks and friends than having a memorable dining experience. The food photographs better than it eats. Presentation was attractive and several dishes looked promising when they arrived at the table, but the flavors never quite matched the visual appeal. Everything was decent enough, yet there wasn't a single dish that made me want to order it again. Our party ordered a variety of dishes, and the total bill came out to about $265 including tip. What really disappointed me was learning that the fish isn't local. My partner is an avid fisherman and asked what fish was being used in the fish and chips. We were told it was swai, which is imported from Southeast Asia and typically served frozen. For a waterfront restaurant in Hawaii that leans into local-style cuisine, that was a letdown. I also ordered the miso butterfish, which happens to be one of my favorite fish dishes. While the preparation itself was decent, I'm fairly certain what I was served was not butterfish. It tasted more like a generic white fish and lacked the rich, buttery texture and flavor that make butterfish so distinctive. Service was also fairly efficient throughout the meal, with the first round of dishes arriving about 30 minutes after we were seated and the remaining meals following shortly after. Overall, I'd recommend Restaurant 604 more for drinks than for dining. The happy hour appears to be a strong draw, and I can absolutely see this being a fun place to meet up with friends, enjoy a few cocktails, watch a game, and take in the waterfront views. If you enjoy the vibe of Mai Tai's, you'll probably enjoy spending time here. However, if you're specifically looking for standout food or fresh local seafood, there are better options elsewhere on the island.

Torajiro I.

We happened to find this restaurant on Google Maps and decided to give it a try. However, perhaps because the staff were prejudiced against us for being Japanese, our food took far longer to arrive than that of customers who ordered after us. It clearly felt like discrimination. Regardless of race or nationality, every customer deserves to be treated equally and with respect. A business cannot expect customers to return if it makes no effort to provide fair service. The staff member who caused us such discomfort and disregarded our basic dignity should be deeply ashamed. And to make matters worse, the food wasn't even good.

Oyster shooters
Michelle T.

We went to 604 for my cousin's birthday. It was nice to see Kaipo Kapua performing for the evening Sunset dinner. I ordered the taco karaoke and the $6 clams. I also ordered a plantation iced tea. The rest of the table ordered things like the spinach artichoke dip and the prime rib pupus. The wait time was a little longer given it was a busy night but overall the customer service was on point. They knew things were running behind and they did their best to communicate and always keep us in the loop of things. It was nice to be there since I haven't been there in a while. The parking is generous and if you get there just in time you can catch a glimpse of the sunset and the best music from local artists.

Regular size Loco Moco
Steven N.

Im a local and didn't even know about this place (I know embarrassing) but oh man were they busy! Very spacious restaurant with plentiful tables. We made a reservation and still had to wait additional 15mins to get to our table! I felt bad for the families that walked up to be on the waitlist, sorry for the wait! Menu looked very appealing and I wanted to order everything! FOOD: Loco Moco was very savory and really matched my palate, one of the better loco mocos i've had around the island Chili Tofu is on the 604 all items menu which means $6.04 for this, came out cold which is normal and came packing a punch with umami! I love kimchi, Taegu and tofu, literally this dish was made for me Mini Kalua Pork Nachos was alright. Most disappointing item of the 3 I ordered. Chips were already soggy when landed on the table. Pork was kinda chunky and hard instead of pull apart soft. Cheese sauce really threw me off, tastes plasticy and did not need to be on there, they should've subbed it with shredded cheese melted on top instead of that sauce. Service is also great! From the host to the server to the bidder and managers! they were all so friendly and professional! I felt taken care of which is exactly they do right! Highly recommend coming here for good value and good service! Avoid the Kalua Nachos tho P.S. Make reservations ahead of time, and parking is ample but can be packed so arrive timely. Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 View 5/5

Ahi Tuna Sandwich with fries. Very good. Lots of seasoning..
Crystal M.

TERRIBLE SERVICE! We should be reimbursed our gratuity and let me tell you why... We had a table of 30 people, they gave away our extra table so when our remaining 5 people came in, guess what they didn't have a place to sit after they TOLD us that we could use that table for our people who were still arriving... And then, she took half of our people's orders, and then took another table's orders... meanwhile we sat there for an hour!!! And half of our table got their food and we STILL HAD NOT EVEN ORDERED YET... She literally was like oh, I'm getting group gratuity so I don't have to give them good service! But I'm going to take care of my individual tables so I can get tips from them! This place is ridiculous. I should have said something about this waitress when I was there but honestly I just wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. She's lucky she got gratuity cause I wouldn't have tipped her at all which is rare for me as a prior waitress myself, I always tip! As far as food, I got the teriyaki salmon and it was delicious, kind of salty but good overall. Plenty of parking as always.

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Always the first place I go to eat when I return to the island! Nothing better than the food and Bloody Mary's!

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Oyster shooters or oysters?

Oysters

Do you still have Happy Hour? If so, what are the times? What are some Happy Hour items ? Mahalo!

My apologies, we do not offer happy hour at this location. However, We offer an aloha hour from 3pm-5pm at our Clubhouse https://www.604clubhouse.com and 60fore Bar&Grill https://60fore.com/ Location.… 

How do i make reservations bc i made it on the website but no confirmation was sent to me?

I would call to double check.

Does the coconut shrimp have any type of nuts in the batter or breading?

Aloha, There is no nuts in the batter or breading.… 

Do they still do their frose's?

Not at this time but we do have other amazing ice blended cocktails on our menu right now! We hope to see you soon. Aloha, Cami

Do you have live bands on sundays?

Aloha! We don't always have live bands on Sundays, but every once in a while we will have a special band perform on a Sunday. Please feel free to follow our Instagram page @restaurant604 for more information on the live band schedule. We hope you… 

Aloha! Do you have live music tomorrow night (Friday)?

Aloha Sierra! Yes, we do have live music tomorrow night (May 19th) from 6-8 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Do you guys have live music this Friday?

Aloha Janelle, yes we have live music this Friday. At this time, we have Buja scheduled to play on March 17th. Feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions. We hope to see you then!

Can you hear the TVs for major sporting events like Super Bowl?

Yes

Does the restaurant do private events?

Aloha Jenyl Rose. Yes, we do private events. If it’s for 20 people or more, please call our events office at 808-657-3412 to book. Our office is open Monday- Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Feel free to let us know if you have any additional… 

Is there a restroom in the restaurant? The one below on the ground floor is not pleasant for a restaurant. Sometimes, they don't have soap, paper towels or toilet paper. Asking for a friend.

Yes, it is over by the bar, next to the back stairs.

Do you take reservations?

Aloha Heidy, We do take call aheads for parties of 10 or more and we also take reservations for… 

Physical handicap accessible?

There are handicap parking stalls but I did not see any elevators to the 2nd floor which the seatings are located. Only stairs.

If we have reservations at 2:30 may we order brunch? Thank you so very for your answer! We'll be there tomorrow at 2. Will try another dish. See you tomorrow!!!

Aloha and thanks for your question. We serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. What day will you be joining us, Cammie? I would like to give the staff a heads-up that you'll be ordering from the brunch menu towards the end of… 

Is there a menu for Happy hour? Special prices?

Yes there are special menu items eg drinks and food for everyday happy hour.

What day and time is the slowest times?

Monday through Wednesday early afternoons tend to be less busy. Lunch rush usually peaks around 12:30-1 pm and then Dinner service starts getting busy around 5:30 pm with a wait time average of about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 min. Although, the summer… 

What's a good time to go on a Sat night, I called and they said it's walk ins only?

Go 2 hours before u want to eat. It takes a while to get a table especially when there is live music.

Do they take breakfast brunch reservations?

They don't take reservations but you can call ahead for large parties as a heads up to them. And they have a waiting list that you can be put on. Once you gather everyone together you get bumped to the head of the list.

Do they take reservations?

Aloha, Honey K. We do not take reservations however you can give us a call and inquire to be placed on our call-ahead list. The way a call ahead works is, once you check-in, you and your party will be expedited to the very top of the waitlist upon… 

Do you have any vegan options?

If requested they will accommodate your needs for Vegan options.

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Side Street Inn's Beach Walk location in Waikīkī was fantastic for a family meal with my mom, dad,…read moreand fiancée. We were seated quickly, and our server consistently checked on us throughout the night. The family-style portions were perfect for our group--the Chinese chicken salad, tender kalbi, pan-fried pork chops, garlic chicken, and 'Works' fried rice were all incredible. Beyond the stellar food and hospitality, the kamaʻāina discount and free validated parking in the Bank of Hawaii garage make this an unbeatable spot in town.

Side Street Inn has always served up the best local family style food on Oahu, hands down. The…read moreportions are huge, the flavors are bomb, the service is great, and the restaurant is relaxed. When Kapahulu first opened, I was worried it wouldn't live up to the quality food served at the Ala Moana location and become a tourist trap... but despite always having to wait a long time to be seated, Kapahulu was just as good with a more family friendly ambiance so I liked it even more. Many years later, Kapahulu is closed and they opened this new Beachwalk location. They're even deeper in Waikiki, favoring the tourist audience for this location. No bother for the most part: 1) You can park at the Bank of Hawaii building and bring your parking ticket to Side Street - they will validate two hours for you. 2) Navigating to and from the parking garage to Side Street is a minor learning curve if you've never parked at BoH before. Luckily, the host working offered very clear directions without us even asking. In fact, he offered to validate our parking ticket before we asked also. Still the same great service. 3) The prices have increased quite a bit since we last ate at Side Street. Market price for the sizzling boneless kalbi was a whopping $55 during lunch - whoa. A side bowl of rice (2-3 scoops max - just enough for two people) was $12! Did the furikake topping add on another $9 to the price tag? Lol. To be clear though, everything is served family style here - large portions. 4) They DO give a Kama'aina discount (yay!) but it is only 10% (hmmm). 5) The interior of the Beachwalk location is definitely more casual than Kapahulu. Open air vs A/C is cool. Folding chairs though - another hmm. BUT we happen to love casual so this was fine. Just wish the prices of the food matched the folding chair ambiance. On the bright side, this could be temporary - Beachwalk is so new, they didn't have their liquor license yet, so BYOB. 6) Despite the $55 sizzling boneless kalbi, $42 poke, $12 side white rice, and measly 10% Kama'aina discount... the food was AMAZING. Flavorful, generous, and hard to stop eating! Honestly, if you're going to open a spot in Hawaii and overcharge for your food, it better taste like this. 5+ stars for the food and the service. By the way, their "Halia" restaurant at Wai Kai in Ewa is good too. :)

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Side Street Inn - Our Chef Colin's Classics Menu feeds 3-4 guests for $105.00!

Our Chef Colin's Classics Menu feeds 3-4 guests for $105.00!

Side Street Inn - Oodles of Noodles! Try our Yakisoba! You can also add Kim Chee for extra flavor.

Oodles of Noodles! Try our Yakisoba! You can also add Kim Chee for extra flavor.

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Popcorn Chicken & French Fries

Musubi Cafe Iyasume - Teriyaki spam musubi, egg + eel + avocado musubi, spam + egg + bacon + avocado musubi

Musubi Cafe Iyasume

4.5(5.5k reviews)
9.7 mi•Waikiki
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This is my go-to whenever I'm in Hawaii! There's multiple different locations throughout but this…read morespecific one is usually close to our hotel. No seats at this establishment. It's a grab and go type place. There's normally always a line but it moves quickly. We usually would go at least twice during our trip. One time to grab breakfast or snacks for the beach and we would always grab a bunch before flying home. It would last us a few days even after coming home to Cali. There are many different type of selections but my fave is the classic teriyaki spam musubi. You cannot go wrong! I also really enjoy the spicy cod roe rice ball. They also sell some cute bags and other spam related items. Definitely worth checking out when on the island!

With over 5k Yelp reviews I of course had to try it. I'm not a Musubi expert but it was indeed…read moresatisfying. I also got their $12 poke bowl just to go off the beaten path. Very simple. $12 is what it was worth. The salmon egg ball had very few eggs. The eel, spam, egg Musubi was an awesome breakfast. Took a while even with only 7 or 8 people in line about 15+ min to get to the cashier but they are quick to finish your order in about a couple minutes once you order. All things considered I'm going to go out on a limb from most other reviewers and go 4.4 stars. 5 stars for my non-expert opinion on the Musubi but the ball and poke bowl were not 5-star worthy and the fact it's a hole in the wall doesn't earn bonus stars in my book.

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Musubi Cafe Iyasume - Inside the shop

Inside the shop

Musubi Cafe Iyasume - Teriyaki Spam & Rice with Hawaiian drink

Teriyaki Spam & Rice with Hawaiian drink

Musubi Cafe Iyasume - Black pepper spam musubi and inari-egg spam musubi

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Black pepper spam musubi and inari-egg spam musubi

Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

4.0(300 reviews)
10.1 mi•Kaimuki
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Da Ono is a great local spot for Hawaiian (and Korean!) food…read more The shop itself is small and unassuming, with only a few tables. It's located next to Overlord Chicken in Kapahulu; Parking is so difficult to find in this neighborhood. I had low expectations going into it, as it was dead empty when we went for dinner, and because of their AI-generated menu.... However, they nailed all the things we ordered: Poke, Kalbi, Pork Laulau, and Chicken Long Rice. Perhaps not the best ___ on the island, but they were all decent.

Good local Hawaiian food restaurant. Street parking only. Small restaurant I believe it was Ono…read moreHawaii on Kapahulu before. Now it is named the Da Ono Hawaiian Foods. Either the owner or the manager seemed like a one man show. He was the server, bus boy, and chef. Husband got the pipikalua short ribs/he enjoyed. Sisters got the pork lau lau which came with sweet potato, rice or poi, lomi lomi salmon (more onion and tomato than salmon). i got the chicken lau lau, again stuffed with chicken, not enough taro leaves. The Haupia was smoky, so either burnt or something- inedible! Only six tables in the entire restaurant. The gentleman that was serving us I believe was also the bus boy, cook, server and cashier! Place is a hole in the wall with missing ceiling tiles and exposed panels above our table (gross!!). Sis loves this dive so we keep coming back!

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Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Menu

Menu

Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Short Ribs Plate

Short Ribs Plate

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Restaurant 604 - breakfast_brunch - Updated November 2026

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