We normally go to Nico's during breakfast/lunch, where you find your own seat and order at the…read morecashier. 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?

I really wish Yelp would let us rate places with .5 stars because I'd probably give this place a…read more3.5 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.

Food and atmosphere was great as usual. Came in for lunch with group of coworkers, and timing was…read moreperfect (beat the crowd). Hostess& Wait staff very friendly and personable. Shout out to Shanice (sp?). Having your "local" card doesn't hurt.

We had such a great experience at Restaurant 604 today! Kalei was absolutely wonderful. She was so…read morefriendly, attentive, and genuinely made our time there even more enjoyable. Everything came out perfectly, the food was great, and we never felt rushed even though we were sitting there enjoying ourselves for a while. Great service can really make an experience, and Kalei definitely did that for us. We'll absolutely be back and would love to have her as our server again!

Banh Mi, Stew, and Pokemon…read more I dread going to Costco... HOWEVER!!! Being able to come here and get a delicious Banh Mi or Beef Stew has completely shifted my way of thinking. I love going to costco now because it gives me reason to come here... I can feed my addiction to good food then treat myself to a pack of Pokemon or One Piece at the nearby stores! Nothing like sipping delicious iced tea while ripping packs on a full stomach out of the hot sun. Thanks OlenaHi!

Fantastic, five-star food from Chef Ron Simon of OlenaHi! Run, don't walk, to this unassuming cafė,…read morelocated in the Dole Cannery Food Court, just across the street from Regal Dole Cannery Movie Theatre! Yesterday, our family was super-hungry after the movies and thought we'd give the place a whirl. We arrived 20 minutes before closing time, but Rose, the chef's wife, graciously took our order anyway and treated us like long-lost family! Delectable Southeast Asian and Filipino-inflected food, skillfully crafted to highlight the fresh ingredients! Check the menu for daily specials; ongoing offerings include bowls with different protein options, pickled veggies, salad, and rice; banh mi, beverages, and various desserts. We sampled a wide assortment of food and unanimously agreed everything was delicious: banh mi with lemongrass tofu, banh mi with tender, flavorful brisket, crisp truffle-parmesan fries. I loved my lemongrass chicken bowl: extremely flavorful and bright marinade, moist chicken, topped with (I think!) crispy shallots, and served with a generous helping of Vietnamese-style do chua: pickled carrots and daikon, on a base of pristine mesclun greens with a side of wonderful tangy, creamy Asian-style dressing (had turmeric, sesame, rice vinegar, and maybe a touch of miso in it?) and aromatic, mouthwatering `olena rice: coconut rice seasoned with turmeric, cinnamon, lemongrass, and cloves. The plantation iced tea and Filipino lemonade were wonderful, but for something even more special, try the refreshing Royal Filipino Lemonade, made with caramelized diced fresh pineapple, calamansi, and butterfly pea: beautiful to behold and to sip! As a family that loves to cook, we're super-picky about our banana bread, but the banana-poi bites were splendid: not overly sweet and perfectly springy, with just the right hint of vanilla to complement the fresh banana and taro flavors. We took home a delicious vegetarian soba salad for later! Food is available to take out or eat in the A/C food court, and OlenaHi also does catering. We'll definitely return and enthusiastically recommend this business. Hawai`i and the world need more restaurants like OlenaHi, where you can enjoy fabulous food and outstanding, personable service, served up with a generous helping of warm, local-style aloha: a rare gem!

Stopped here for a quick coffee before heading to Lowe's and Home Depot to update our outdoor…read moreHalloween decor. Couldn't pass up a 12 pack of macarons and 2 of each flavor of Kouign Amann! The Churro Kouign Amann is one of my faves, but today they also had Apple pie, original and buttermochi. Always regret not getting more once we finish them all! Best macarons in my humble opinion, my daughter's fave is cookies and cream but I love the guava and mango. Shout out to the associate that assisted me today, she was so nice while I called my daughter to ask for her flavor requests. Normally I would not make anyone wait, but the stop in was unplanned, so I really appreciated her patience and kindness. Great service and yummy goodies!

I'm sad to say, I probably won't be going back for the food. I used to love their burger and…read morepho-ggie, but the food that we got this time just want satisfying. The chicken in the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich was very dry and the sandwich was flooded with sauce. Also, the pho-ggie was very bland. That coupled with the price tag for just the sandwich, this place just isn't for me.

Had some family visiting and took them here for dinner. We were a group of 7, so I tried to call…read moreand make reservations. However, they told me they don't take reservations and to just walk in. Well, we got there and had to wait 58 minutes before we got seated. Pro tip: just have them put you down on the list. Don't listen about not taking reservations for large parties. I found out after that a group of 8 got reservations for 6:30 so I was quite unhappy about that. It didn't help that there was a table with 3 people who were there since 3pm (it was already 7:58 at this point) who were still occupying the tables and the staff couldn't make them leave. They eventually moved them to another smaller table, but they could have done that sooner, just saying. Not the restaurant's complete fault, people can be extremely inconsiderate but there maybe should be a system for dealing with these types of situations. All they had were empty bottles, they were not ordering anything. Anyway, we finally got seated, and as expected, the food didn't disappoint. We got the Tasty Chicken (always a must), boneless kalbi (super tender and flavorful), loco moco (one of the best on the island) and oxtail soup (theirs is pretty solid). We also got pumpkin crunch, strawberry crunch, and cream cheese brownie. Everything was amazing as usual and they all said it was the best food they had on-island during their trip. The food was worth the wait, but, that wait could've truly been avoided. It's not somewhere you take a first date unless you are bowling because it is super loud. It is located in an out of the way, not really scenic spot. Parking can be a bear. But it remains to be one of those tried and true "local" spots that never fail to please. *Rating is solely for the food and reliability of the excellent flavors and quality of the food

As usual the alley delivered. Amazing food. Huge portions, and their cakes are still sooooo good…read more I forgot to snap a pic of the cake because we ate it so quick

This place is amazing!! Fresh catch right from the pier prepared daily. Soooo fresh and soooo good…read more I had the poke bowl from the Fish Market where you pick your rice then whichever 3 types of poke you want out of the dozen options. I've been thinking about this meal for years and now that I'm finally back in Honolulu it was worth the wait!

The market is located on the side of Nicos restaurant. Lunch time you can buy food from thr market…read moreand cruise in the dining room and they even have live music. The market is small with mainly poke bowls..cold drinks and other stuff .you can order your poke to go or Lunch time you can even take your food from the market and cruise in the dining room and they even have live music. The poke is usually pretty good. I got the poke Nachos with Ahi Poke and the won ton chips was good and portions wasnt bad but the Ahi literally was bland and had no flavor. Of course I would come to the market again but the poke today should have been called sashimi. Anyways I am sure it was just an off day. Until I return we will see.

La Mariana Sailing Club is an eclectic restaurant located near to Sand Island and near downtown…read moreHonolulu. The menu runs the gamut from burgers to sashimi, fish tacos, ahi, kalua pork and more. The staff is very friendly and does an amazing job of keeping clients happy. The ambiance is the restaurant building itself. Built about 50 years ago, it features tiki statues, tropical plants inside and out, an indoor waterfall and a WWII jeep parked outside. La Mariana's has been made famous by being the setting for the TV series Magnum PI. That can make getting a reservation a bit difficult and parking can be a nightmare.

We really love the vibe here. We don't mind sweating a little because the atmosphere and music make…read moreit worth it. It's such a fun place to hang out, and when the live band is playing, it's even better. They're interactive, entertaining, and create such a great experience. Unfortunately, the customer service has been consistently disappointing. The bartender has always seemed friendly, but the waitresses have been cold and often come across as rude. We usually want to come here, but the service makes it a hard sell sometimes. We'd love to bring more visiting family and friends here, but it's honestly a 50/50 decision because we never know what kind of service we'll get. The food is decent, but nothing that really stands out. The coconut shrimp and onion rings are both good, and the drinks are definitely a highlight. The piña colada is honestly one of the best we've had. For our family of five, plus two beers and one piña colada, lunch came to about $175 including tip. That's pretty expensive, so we only come on rare occasions. At that price point, we'd expect warmer, friendlier service. We initially gave them the benefit of the doubt and assumed we had visited on off days, but after several visits--including this past Friday with many of the same waitresses--we've found the service to be consistently cold and unwelcoming.

Can't believe we waited so long to dine here and now we come here frequently. Can't get enough of…read moretheir delicious food! Tried almost everything and all so good! Portions are generous, I been telling my friends and family about this place. Try the sweet tea!!! So good!!! Lots of TV to watch the game. Plenty of parking.

Dixies has been around for a long time. We decided to give the aiea location a go…read more Located right off the freeway off ramp to aiea on kamehameha highway its the first driveway to the right. First impression is it looks like a "biker" bar. Minus the bikes and bikers. Parking is shared with another restaurant and there is additional parking to the side. We got here around 5:30 pm on a Thursday and it wasnt too busy. By around 6:30pm the place was nicely filled with only a few empty tables left. The insides (pic) is decorated with a crabshack theme but be warned there is no ac !! other than a few ceiling fans. It wasnt comfortably cool but not uncomfortably hot either. The inside area is centered near the bar (mostly padded booths or wooden table and chairs and maybe around 8 picnic tables outside in a covered patio area (pic)..oh and there was in house clean bathrooms too! The staff seemed to be a host. 1 bartender, and two waitresses and the kitchen people. The staff seemed to be cool and dilligent in their duties. The menu (pic) is burgers- brisket- crab cakes- fish and chips and Crabfest menu items on special- etc. I went with the fish and chips. The fish was real tasty buttery and flavorful and the fries was salty and how fries supposed to be. The food was good but the portions did not justify the price. Pic of said minimal portions enclosed. So lets see parking was good..restaurant interior had a cool open air vibe..food was tasty!! But the place had no Ac and portions didnt justify prices...We were all hungry afterwards and after spending $24 plus tip you dont expect to be wanting to got to jack in the krak for more food afterwards. A cool experience just eat before you go.

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.

For an airport restaurant, I give this five stars because of the most friendly and informative…read morecustomer service by our server Aurea. My partner has a gluten intolerance and the server was very knowledgeable about gluten free items on their menu. Our flight was also delayed and we were given a meal voucher from Delta which she was able to guide us through that process very easily and how they work from the airlines. We ordered the Kalua pork nachos where the fryer they use for the corn tortilla chips is a shared fryer so she informed us of the shared fryer with gluten items. She also informed us we could use shredded cheese instead of the queso since the queso contains gluten. Nacho were yummy and hot- only wished it had some jalapeños on it but that is a personal preference. Spirits in their beverage menu were more than reasonably priced especially for an airport restaurant. Place has tons of tables. All in all- I will be back when I fly out from HNL again and kudos to Aurea! She was fantastic.

While waiting for my flight home, I dropped by this place for an early dinner. You had to scan the…read moreQR code to order your meal. I placed my order but they said they never received it so I had to do it again. I ordered the loco moco which came with a beef patty, fried eggs and macaroni salad. The beef patty was way overcooked and a bit salty. The best part of the entree was the macaroni salad. Service was slow but friendly.