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    The Dotted Line

    3.7 (58 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Chinese Roast Pork Crunch Salad
    Suri S.

    Encouraged to come here for Restaurant Week and the $32 three-course menu is honestly a steal. Portions are extremely generous, you won't leave hungry. I would rate 3.5, but rounded up to 4 strictly due to Restaurant week price. Service was very attentive, and the space is surprisingly swanky for a hotel. Located inside AC hotel, street parking only. Elegant, modern, comfortable without trying too hard. The live music added a nice touch to our date night. Started with the Chinese Roast Pork Crunch Salad: fresh greens, roast pork, cabbage, mandarin, sprouts, cucumber. Huge portion. Ingredients were fresh and the pork had good flavor, but the mango vinaigrette didn't quite keep up with the size of the salad. A bit more dressing would have balanced it out. We shared so we could try everything. Entrées: 1) Golden Szechuan Noodles with Shrimp: perfectly cooked look fun noodles with a peanut-mala sauce and bok choy. Solid dish, but I wanted more of that signature Szechuan heat and numbing spice. The garlic shrimp were plump, well-cooked, and nicely seasoned. 2) Fresh Island Catch: the rice and kosho cream sauce were fragrant and comforting. The fish leaned overcooked, though the flavors around it helped make up for that. Dessert: the Basque cheesecake and dark chocolate truffles were the right portion after such big mains. Rich, small bites with salted whipped cream that tied everything together. Overall: generous portions, attentive service, great ambiance, and impressive value for Restaurant Week. A few execution misses, but plenty of highlights. Still worth coming back to explore the regular menu or pau hana for discounted food/drinks.

    Taste of Aloha
    Kyra K.

    Happy hour with a lovely crew! Thank you to my dear friends for taking us to The Dotted Line for our last evening. We arrived at the start of happy hour to a quiet, clean, and spacious restaurant. Located within the AC Hotel, the restaurant is modern, chic, and definitely emulates downtown vibes. Plenty of tables for all party sizes plus seating at the bar. Service was kind and courteous. We got the Taste of Aloha to share and the Kona Kampachi Crudo. Everything tasted great and the platter was the perfect portion for our happy hour tastings! We also took advantage of the deals for drinks too. For those in town, I recommend The Dotted Line for their pau hana! Nice deals and nice service. Come here with a group, you're bound to have a great time! Parking is street or garages only. Mahalo Terry K., Mitzi A., and Peter C. for a fab time!

    If I could rate this a 0 I would. I was so exited to try the new girl dinner which has been all over social media. Just to get ceaser salad with MAYONNAISE. Chicken nuggets are soggy with what tastes like sour cream. Usually I'd never leave a review and just take it on the chin but wow. 40 dollars for a disgrace of a meal. Super gross. Don't recommend. Edit- just tried the marshmallow which was so gross and a terrible texture Only thing I like is the hello kitty lollipop they give you from the gas station.

    Dan A.

    If you're downtown Honolulu looking for a nice happy hour spot, don't sleep on the Dotted line. It's at AC Hotel. Inviting ambiance - typical of a hotel bar. Service was good at the bar. Happy hour deals are good. Tried a few items. All were good but the chips that came with the ceviche were a bit stale. I would prefer taro chips instead. Otherwise, we enjoyed everything else. Limited draft selection but we went for the wine. They do have a speakeasy. I'll have to come back for that next time.

    Bar
    Sharon H.

    Came here to celebrate our awesome hard-working Admin, and had a reserved table just inside the entrance doors for our large party. Happily found two vegan entrees on the menu and split with my colleague the hummus wrap and tofu sando with truffle fries. Tofu was crispy fried but lacked any flavor, so it was just so-so. The hummus wrap was packed with veggies and at least had some flavor from the garlic in the hummus. The real star was the truffle fries, but to be honest, I've never had a French fry that I didn't like. Everyone seemed to enjoy their lunches including our Admin who has the bahn mi sandwich. Total for my portion of the lunch was just over $25. Only small downside was the barstool seating and thick table so my purse hangar couldn't fit and my backpack ended up hanging awkwardly off my chair. Still, this is a nice option for a sit-down business lunch in downtown with its modern ambience and prime location at the corner of Bishop and Hotel.

    chinese roast pork crunch salad which
    Tiana H.

    food - we had the restaurant week $32/person course, which included an appetizer, entree, and dessert. we got the chinese roast pork crunch salad, fresh catch, szechuan noodle and garlic shrimp, basque cheesecake and chocolate truffles. overall, every single dish was perfectly balanced and so yummy! this was such a great deal for the portions we got as well. definitely would come back again to try their regular menu. service: all the workers were very friendly and our server provided us with great and quick service :) ambiance: this is a lounge/bar/restaurant below a hotel in downtown, so there were a lot of guests as well as office pau hana groups. the interior is very clean, new and inviting! parking was a little tricky, but we were able to street park pretty close.

    Storefront... on Bishop Street in downtown Honolulu
    Nadine C.

    Snack in Downtown, Honolulu, Hawaii... We were actually looking for dessert, but since it was late in the afternoon, all they had left was chocolate cake. I was thinking that I could do it... and trying to talk myself into it... However, as I scanned the menu at The Dotted Line, I saw Beet Salad... one of my favorite things to eat! I had to have it! Yay! Located on the ground level of the AC Hotel Honolulu, The Dotted Line is an elegant, spacious restaurant/bar. It's on the left side of Bishop Street - at the Hotel Street corner. We parked for free in metered street stalls since it was a Sunday. Service by Kim was excellent. She saw us taking photos outside, opened the door for us, and welcomed us in! Friendly and conversational, Kim was very professional and efficient, even though it was only her third day on the job! We got glasses of water which Kim filled without our having to ask! When my Beet Salad arrived, Irene noticed that it was in the "dry" side and asked for more dressing. Kim brought it without hesitation! The Beet Salad was mostly arugula with four goat cheese balls that were lightly crispy on the outside. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing matched the beets well! I'm so glad that we had a chance to dine here! It was one of my bookmarks! I wouldn't mind returning again on a Sunday!

    Irene M.

    Just my vibe... You'll see that I use the dotted line in everything I do...in my reviews, text and even my notes as the indirect and simplicity of it expresses my viewpoint just the say I love it and this restaurant is exactly that as well. As many doors closes in these parts of chinatown and downtown this one remains open and though it would be the place for us to chill and relax with something sweet perhaps and to my surprise we did just the opposite. Walking in the first spot you see is the bar which is nice and had the football game playing where neighboring folks know and are planted there watching it all but the real draw for me was the rest of the layout is more of a lounging vibe with plushy chairs and even a sofa I really enjoyed the orange swivel chair and the timing of happy hour (daily 3pm-6pm) though the end of the week had many of the items unavailable all mentioned by our server Kim who was knowledgeable and told us right upfront before my final decision. It was the Szechuan Noodles per her recommendation and I already was eyeing it and this dish is filled with veggies (carrots, baby boy Choy, sprouts) with the crunch of cashews is yummy but it did pack an impressive heat along with the flavorful sauce it was a hearty dish and enjoyed it very much. I absolutely love the vibe here though parking is valet there are lots of options throughout the area and will definitely be back for the happy hour menu as it's pretty impressive and unique along with the seating as I got lost and had no idea of the time spent there. Thank you!

    Val S.

    Had lunch at The Dotted Line which is located at the AC Hotel in Downtown Honolulu. Reservations are easy to make via Open Table. Staff was friendly and the set up is nice. I got the MISO YUZU SALMON which comes with, Bok Choy, Yuzu Miso Glaze, Togarashi, and Ginger Scallion Rice. The miso and yuzu paired very well and when you add in the ginger scallion rice, it was delicious. I had no leftovers and cleaned my plate. For dessert, my bf and I shared the dark chocolate cake. It was sweet, but good. Next time I am going to try the lobster roll.

    Truffle fries $7 HH
    Maki K.

    First time at this happy hour spot in downtown. Happy hour is from 3 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. It's located in the AC HOTEL and has a lovely ambiance with comfortable chairs! We tried the truffle fries and shrimp ceviche, both of which were $7. Our food arrived quite quickly! Overall, we enjoyed the place.

    Schezuan Noodles
    Kris G.

    **More like 3.5 The hotel is fairly new so the restaurant was clean and bright. Came here for an early Galentine's Day and a lot of pau hana people were there. We tried ordering a couple cocktails like their martinis and something else but was told they were not able to make it because they haven't gotten the ingredients. I ended up just getting a regular dirty martini and my friend got another drink they had available and that was pretty good. I got the miso salmon and that was good. My friends got the Szechuan Noodles and Chicken Sandwich - server warned us those dishes were spicy and they were! Which is a good thing if you like spice which luckily we did. Those dishes were ok though. Food was ok and def could be better but for a lounge/bar I guess it meets expectations. Service was really slow. I couldn't remember if there was only one server or just one bartender but it did take a while for us to get our drinks and be checked on. Overall, place is ok. Glad I got to try it out.

    Panna cotta
    Amanda P.

    I visited The Dotted Line for the restaurant week 3 course meal for $26. It was something fun for me and my friends to do. When I checked in, the restaurant was lively. There was live music and patrons dining in. We were seated quickly and given good tips on what to order. I decided on the Caesar salad, alfredo pasta and the panna cotta. The food came out relatively quick. My Caesar salad had little bite sized crouton pieces, which made it easier to eat. I had the alfredo pasta right after and it was so delicious. I decided not to add a protein to my dish, and it was still filling to eat. The soft and savory flavor of the noodles were superb. Lastly, I finished off my meal with the panna cotta. The portion was bite sized, but I still enjoyed the dessert. The fresh fruit coupled with the custard was refreshing after a savory meal. The best way to describe it is... "not too sweet". I enjoyed my meal and give props to the restaurant staff for managing so many tables. It looks like they short-staffed that night. I didn't wait long, but the tables after me had some delays. I can't fault the staff for that because they were trying their best.

    Menu
    Charlotte B.

    We were looking for a place in downtown Honolulu and this place was closest to us on OpenTable. It's inside a hotel, but it's easy to find. We were happy to find out it was Honolulu Restaurant Week. We each ordered from the restaurant week menu and got three courses. We ordered the truffle Caesar salad which was simple, but the dressing was good. The mixed greens salad was ok and simple as well and the vinaigrette was good. I was expecting them to take our salad plates before the main course came out, but they did not. We both ordered the bolognese and it says tomato sauce on the menu (typical bolognese), but there was no tomato sauce. We mentioned it to the waiter and he went back to the kitchen and came back and said this is how the chef prepared it and that there was tomato sauce (pictures show there is none). The noodles were very bland and the meat on top was sweet. Again, our server did not take our entree plate before the dessert came out. We had all courses at our table with 4 finished plates that were not cleared. There were two desserts on the restaurant week menu and the one we ordered was not available and we were notified once we finished our entrees. We had a raspberry mousse cake. The cake part of it was dry and inedible. The mousse was ok. We asked for the check and twice we were given the receipt for another table. A positive thing about our service was that they were on top of refilling our water which was appreciated. The ambiance inside is nice. Overall, I would not recommend dining here.

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    Everything about the food here is first class, including the service in ambience. I especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet.

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    Livestock Tavern

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown
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    Didn't realize I never reviewed them. It's been a hot minute since I've been. They used to be…read moreopen lunch time, so was easy to go. Now only dinner. Baby and I had date night. Had a glass of wine and baby had watered down lemonade. Her drinks were put in plastic cups with covers and those horrible paper straws. Eyes always bigger than my stomach, we ordered: - Cornbread - when i grabbed it I thought would be super dense but really wasn't. I thought it was very corny and tasty. Lightly toasted. Honey drizzle which wasn't too sweet...or maybe I just ate the parts that didn't have. Baby ate almost 1.5 pieces and even liked the Jalapeno Butter that I just dabbed on her bread. She said wasn't spicy but think she just didn't have enough. - Bone Marrow - lit it on fire to burn off the alcohol. Pretty sure it ddin't get it all so I cut baby off once I realized it. Other than needing some salt, really good. Choke mushrooms on top. One half was scrawny, but hubs had the other half for leftovers and choke marrow. YUM. - Sunchoke and Brussels - YUM. Baby ate some but was not really thrilled about it. I loved it. - Scallop and Mushroom Risotto - YUM. Delish. Baby liked it too. So much leftovers of everything. Realized when we ate it for leftovers it was all pretty oily and needed a pinch of salt. But otherwise great. Staff really nice and helpful. Love that the place is spread out and open. Bathrooms are not assigned which I'm sure can get gross, but is great to not have to wait for just the women's. There is a big stall which was perf since baby is potty training and had to go #1 and #2! Only thing missing was a hook to hang my purse and her bag. Great dinner...but if anyone is listening...bring back the shrimp and grits!!!

    Made a reservation just a few hours in advance and had no issues at all. We arrived about 30…read moreminutes early and were surprised that they were able to seat us almost immediately. The interior was beautiful with perfect lighting, ideal for a date night. The food and drinks were both excellent, and the service really tied everything together. Overall, a great experience and we'll definitely be back!

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    Local Joe

    4.6(621 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown
    $$

    Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

    I was actually on my way to another coffee shop, but I saw Local Joe when I turned on Smith, so I…read moreturned on that side street, Marin, and there was a parking spot right there. Meant to be! I ordered the Royal Hawaiian. This was delicious! I also had a slice of banana bread. It was heated in the oven with a pat of butter on it. Sooooooo good! Said I'd come back for the pumpkin bread, and I did a few days later. Ordered the Royal Hawaiian again. Can't get enough of it and the pumpkin bread heated the same way. Lots of people getting coffee to go and food. It's in a great location! I was also looking for a new coffee supplier. I used to go to Downtown Coffee but the last batch I bought was not very good. I bought Guatemala, Columbia, and Hawaiian. Had them all ground fine. Each one proved to be a winner with the family! So happy to have found this not so hidden gem! It is now my go to for beans! The staff is great! The owner too! And it's a comfortable place to take a break at! Mahalo Joe!

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    Liliha Bakery - Poi Donut

    Liliha Bakery

    3.7(2.4k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    First impression, I thought the location was kinda hidden and small. But when you enter inside,…read moreit's actually huge! They have the bakery, sit down restaursnt area, and an open kitchen. We came around 4PM and were surprised it was almost empty (but slowly it did get busier). Our food came with complimentary bread with guava sauce. It was really good! The bread is toasted, crispy, and buttery. Everyone in my party enjoyed it. We did not expect our food items to come in really large portions. I loved the chicken karaage! The batter was light and crispy with great flavors and had a yummy sauce drizzled on top. It also came with a scoop of rice, buttered corn, and Mac salad. Mac salad was delicious! Prime rib sandwich came with salad and au jus sauce and a side of salad. It's good but also very filling. I didn't try the burger or teriyaki chicken but was told both were delicious. After dinner, we ordered a few items from the bakery to eat on the plane. You have to take a number and wait for them to call it. I got 2 kouign Amannn, 2 Dubai coco puff, and half dozen green tea puff. The kouign amann is a circular croissant. I liked that it was soft and flaky and had a sweet, crispy glaze over it. The Dubai coco puff had a strong pistachio crunchy flavor but I thought it was way too sweet for me personally. The Star of the show are the green tea cream puffs! I would come back to just order that! The top filling tasted like a thick creamy brown butter green tea-flavored icing. The filling inside doesn't taste like brown butter and less thick but still really good. Overall, they had really good food and items from the bakery. Highly recommend the infamous green tea cream and chicken karaage dish! Customer service was quick and professional though I felt like our server wasn't that friendly lol. The restaurant was very clean and had plenty of seating.

    First time here and loved our breakfast. They started us with warm butter rolls served with red…read moreguava....the red guava was REALLY good on top of the rolls. I ordered the ultimate waffle which came with whip cream, blueberries, strawberries, butter and nuts. Also had a side of the fried potatoes...it was all very good. My friend had the loco moco with white rice and he said it was good, one his favorite. Service was perfect, waiter was very friendly and accommodating. There bakery has an amazing variety of sweets and we decided to get Cocoa Puffs to go...was told by a local that they are delicious and their signature item so had to try (when I'm not stuffed). I am no longer stuffed and tried the Cocoa Puffs....so good! Gotta go back and get the frozen Cocoa Puffs to take home! Lots of locals here so it must be good! Definitely recommend and will definitely return!

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    Liliha Bakery

    4.3(4.1k reviews)
    1.0 miKalihi
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    Everything prepared with Love here You can tell that the bakers and cooks enjoy and take pride in…read moretheir work, deliciousness tastes like it Service is genuinely kind; consistently smiling whether from behind the dining counter or wonderful pastries and chantilly cakes or poi donuts Ohh how they are experts at making poi donuts : Liliha Bakery has the most moist tender flavorful POI DONUTS try the poi donut - do-nut eat just one! I dare you to try eat just one! Must have 2? (I confess, I've eaten 3!! Such a warm Ohana feeling when you dine in and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere whether Larger location Pearlcity or their original mostly take out location favorite counter/kitchen service It's like good therapy coming here!

    There's something quietly electric about stepping into Liliha Bakery on Kuakini, It's not just a…read moremeal, it's a front-row seat to a Honolulu classic in motion. Their famous pancakes, fluffy, golden, and just the right kind of indulgent, paired with a hearty omelet that hits that comfort-food sweet spot. The coffee keeps things grounded, rich and reliable. And the service? Warm, attentive, and genuinely local. But the real magic lives in the back. Watching the bakers at work feels like peeking behind the curtain of a show, trays sliding, hands moving with purpose, decades of tradition humming along in real time. It's equal parts diner, bakery, and local legend. You come for the pancakes, but you stay for the rhythm of it all.

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    Sweet E's Cafe - Enchanting Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast with Add On Fruit

    Sweet E's Cafe

    4.7(3.3k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for a breakfast place that has wonderful food and good value for money, Sweet E's…read moreCafe is the place to go. Service: Awesome. We were actually asked about 3 times by 3 different servers if we wanted a different drink besides water, which was ok with us. We appreciated them being very attentive to each table's needs. Food: 10/10. I ordered the Veggie Eggs Benedict and it tasted really good. I liked how the ingredients taste fresh and how the benny complemented very well with the potatoes. I also sampled my brother's fried rice and it was amazing. The Extreme Mess was flavorful too, a little bit on the saltier side for me but my boyfriend enjoyed it. Ambiance: We were seated outside but it was covered and well-ventilated. The place is well-maintained and clean, and has a "local brunch place" vibe which I liked. Parking: We lucked out and got parking at the available space by their lot, around 11am on a Saturday. There's also street parking available.

    Excellent Experience at Sweet E's Café…read more We had such a great experience at Sweet E's Café. Even though they were busy, we didn't wait long at all. The servers were incredibly attentive from the moment we sat down--they brought us water right away, handed us menus, got our drinks first, and gave us plenty of time to look through the menu without feeling rushed. They were welcoming, friendly, and on top of everything. Our food came out fairly quickly and everything was fresh and delicious. The herb roasted potatoes were amazing, perfectly seasoned and cooked. The pancake was so fresh and fluffy. My omelette with Kahlúa pork was very good, full of flavor. My son's side of white rice and crispy bacon was cooked perfectly, and the corned beef hash was also delicious. We really appreciated the unlimited coffee and water refills, too. The overall experience was excellent--great service, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place and we'll definitely be back.

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    Nami Kaze - Dining area

    Nami Kaze

    4.5(801 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

    Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

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