Went for lunch even though this is a bar cuz I heard it's good. Almost empty at lunch but not quite. There are tables and you can sit at the bar. Very casual. We selected a table that was quite sticky. I think it's when you clean a wooden table that's been finished with varnish or something and use harsh chemical cleaners? Not sure, but it wasn't a dirty sticky and I've experienced this before with wooden tables with a finish before. Located on S King St next to the entrance to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce (look for two red lanterns as a landmark). Bartender was relaxed, friendly, and low key. Food here is Chicago styled and some local items. There's a chalk board menu or you can scan the QR code on each table. We were a party of 3 and got 4 dishes, some of the most popular. Dishes came out in casual plastic baskets in black checkered paper. There's wooden chopsticks and plastic forks on the table, you have to ask for a knife (plastic of course) to cut the food since we were sharing. First item to come out was the Kung fu ham - deep fried pork belly served with a chili garlic sauce, some slightly spicy cucumber slices, and rice out fries. We got rice. We had 6 large chunks. Too big to pop into out in one bite, and a bit too chewy to bite through ( for me) so having the plastic fork was helpful. This was tasty, crispy on the outside and the pork belly inside was almost juicy, just the tiniest bit overcooked for my taste. Would order it again but ask for it to be slightly less cooked. Gyro sandwich came out while we were eating the Kung fu ham. It ended up being our favorite dish. Meat was nicely cooked and very tasty, there was lettuce and tomato, pita was soft. Italian Beef Sandwich with fries was next. We loved the fries! Crinkle fries cooked nice and crunchy and well salted. The meat was delicately seasoned and there was extra au jus to pour on. Bread was wonderfully soft. Bread was slit open and the beef put in it. This was a pretty big, very meaty sandwich. There were enough fries to eat with the Italian Beef sandwich and the cheeseburger, which came out last. Needed a touch of salt and pepper unless you added the pickled jalapeños, which added heat and some flavor. Cheese burger had nice crispy (I think applewood smoked) bacon, meat patty was good, sauce on the bun was good, lettuce, sautéed onions, tomato, and of course nice melty cheese. It wasn't special but it was a good burger. Bar has a good assortment of beers based on the cans on display and hard liquor, soju, etc. We didn't drink, so don't know if all the beers are regularly available. Two of us ordered diet cokes and the bartender brought a shaker cup with more for our refills. He dos keep asking if we wanted more, and left us a glass with more water, too. He would come and refill our glasses for us. It stayed quiet with only a few people coming in to eat, but the bartender told us it can get pretty noisy and crowded in the evening. Folks working in the area frequent the establishment. He pointed out the owner when he walked in, and both were very gracious and thanked us for coming in when we left. Will come one evening and try a few more items and have a drink. Really want to have some cheese curds. Oh yes, hot dog is listed as Chicago style in your are into that. read more

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Went here with my brother and his friend that just recently moved here. His friend's father is visiting from the Mainland. So Saturday night was my first time here, watched the basketball game and enjoyed a few drinks. It was a very busy night that night. The bar seating was already filled. But there was a side table where there was enough seats to accommodate all five of us. I so wanted to eat the Gyro because I haven't had one in decades. It was delicious and filling to me. All of us enjoyed our share of beer and the atmosphere was electric. Sunday, my brother thought it was closed but his buddy said it's open but not the kitchen. To our surprise, the customers there would bring in pupus for everyone to share, sort of like a pot luck. It was a wide variety of snacks, pork hash, manapua, baked salmon and several other foods, which I can't remember at the moment. Since it was all free, I'd like to thank everyone who brought in all the free food. Next time on Sunday, we'll remember to bring in our share! I highly recommend this bar to anyone looking for a different experience. The bartenders are great, but the Owner is amazing! He consistently knew exactly what beers we needed and it came fast. read more

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Eddie and Jill are great owners that care about their employees and customers. We are regulars so I am a little biased, but I've brought friends here and we've had some good nights here. I will always recommend the gyros and the king fu ham if you are looking for something tasty. The Nighthawk is a great place to be after a long day especially if you work or live in the downtown/chinatown area so I'd recommend giving them a try. read more

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Well tended and well stocked bar. I love bar food. My hubby likes beer. A couple of TVs are enough for daytime. Relaxed place. read more

Good fries and beer; the bartenders were super friendly and gave us some recommendations on where to go. Definitely recommend dropping by!

Walked in just after 1p. There was two people at one end of the bar and another several chairs down. The guy sitting alone turned out to be the bartender. I asked what was on tap an he replied they didn't have anything on tap and gestured to the back of the bar. I looked and there's the selection of beers. Which was kind of impressive. I ordered my beer and asked if the kitchen was open. Bartender responded yes and left it at that. Didn't ask of I wanted a menu or even if I knew what I wanted to order. So I sat quietly finishing my beer and left. Don't think I'll be back here again. Nor will I recommend anyone to try this place. read more

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A taste of home as good as it gets without deep dish pizza. We got the Italian beef and the Maxwell polish sausage. The flavors were on point, cooked just right and with the right condiments (jus and flown-in giardiniera for the beef, mustard, grilled onions and sport pepper for the polish), and the crinkle cut fries are also classic Chicago. read more

First time here and I must say I was impressed. Ordered the Steak Quesadilla with a side of fries. This was enough for two people. It was as cheesy and was stuffed with plenty of steak served with a custom hot sauce on the side. It was delicious. The fries were hit and crispy. This along side my favorite bottle of beer really hit the spot. read more

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I go to Nighthawk all the time and often describe it as the perfect blend between a neighborhood bar and a classic dive bar. The service is consistently great, the staff is always welcoming, and I love that the menu is simple without being boring -- everything that comes out of the kitchen is solid. I don't write many Yelp reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience after seeing a recent negative one that really didn't reflect what this place is like. When I walked in earlier today, several regulars were talking about a brief interaction with a group of three women who came in, sat at a table, and then asked the bartender -- Mia -- a quick question about whether to order at the bar or at the table. Mia, who is always cheerful and friendly, told them they could do either. Despite that, the group left almost immediately and later posted a one-star review claiming they received attitude. I wasn't involved, but I know the regulars who were there, and everyone agreed Mia was her usual kind and helpful self. She had even started pouring water for them when they sat down. It's worth noting that Nighthawk is a neighborhood bar. When someone walks in, the regulars tend to glance over to see who it is so we can say hello -- that's part of the charm of a small community spot, not something meant to make anyone uncomfortable. I've been coming here for a long time, and I can say with confidence that Mia and the rest of the staff work hard to create a welcoming, friendly environment. This place deserves credit for that. read more

Great place to chill after work with a family. They have arcade games for kids and a good food menu. Newest addition is tacos ,nachos and Mexican food which is tasty . Try the chicken wings. Drinks reasonably priced . read more

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It's always a good time at The Nighthawk. Stopped in the other day, my wife and I played a game of cribbage. The food is always good, the beer is cold and Eddy is a congenial host. Thanks for the hat, brother. read more

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Went into Nighthawk this evening, while Everyone sitting at the bar looked at us as wel walked in including the bartender Mia. As we sat down she glanced over at us and proceeded to drink her drink, with no desire to assist us! I stood and went to the bar and asked do we need to come up here and order? With an attitude she answered ahh yeah it's only me here, I respond by saying well that's why I'm asking, how am I supposed to know you're the only one here!! With all the people sitting at the bar staring at us I turn around and tell her you know what, never mind! One of the customers mumbled something as we are walking out the door!' Service is shitty there, the bar smells of body order and the bartender Mia has an attitude that is just as the bar smells!! How are they still open? read more

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A divey dive bar of epic proportions! Went here with my guy for St. Patrick's Day shenanigans and it did not disappoint! Service was great (those ladies were hustlin''!). Burgers were JUICY and dripping down my arms (yasssss!). I would definitely swing by again. read more

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Went again since we all liked it. Been a while but pau hana and baby was able to go in with no problems. This time was a Friday so I am not use if that's why a different vibe. It was sooooo louuuud. Maybe I'm just old, but even the young guys said it was too loud to talk. Baby, hubs and I stayed for a couple quick drinks and food and then had to leave to save all of our ears. The rest left shortly after. Hubs got a burger...baby really liked it. I got the grilled cheese...baby really liked it. So food definitely adult and baby approved. Unfortunately probs won't go back just b/c of the volume and inability to talk stories. Bummed cuz that's the kinda place I like and that we lack in downtown nowadays. Not boujie and just a good ol bar. read more

Chill place to have a cocktail and some food. The menu has something for probably everyone. We had the KungFu Plate. Deep fried Pork Belly with a spicy Asian style sauce. They also have free classic video games to entertain the kids if need be. read more

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Interesting owner. That has to be said first because, well he makes an impression. Secondly, the drinks are good and very generous. Seems like a local hang out spot, it is not near Waikīkī which may account for its more local character. Was an interesting experience. read more

A co-worker and I stopped in for lunch ... we wanted a libation and to sample some of the other items on the menu. This time, we tried the gyros sandwich and the hamburger steak plate. The gyros was hearty, tasty and very filling. I thought I'd be hungry when it was delivered because it looked small ... It wasn't. Lots of meat, veggies and tzatziki sauce. Yummy! The hamburger steak plate was interesting ... a mound of rice, a hamburger patty, grilled onions and gravy ... So far, normal. Now, add a cut up hotdog and a container of pickles. Hmmm, what have we here? If I had ordered this, I would have asked for French fries in place of the rice. The real value at Nighthawk are the drinks ... $7 for a Bombay Sapphire gin & tonic or a Jameson on the rocks. The same drinks are twice the price at a nearby bar & grill. We had more than one .... Service is great; the owner is friendly and accommodating. Thank you! read more

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It's the average dive bar with great food and attentive service. Hubby had a cheeseburger and I had a grilled cheese on sourdough bread plus we shared crinkle french fries. They have some video games, like Mrs. Pac-Man, etc.. Bar seating with also both high tops and regular 4 seater tables. We will definitely be back when we are in town again for doctor appointments. read more

Great spot. I can't wait to go back. Their food was surprisingly good for bar food. Everything was cooked perfectly. Pork was crispy but soft and juicy. Chicken wings perfectly fried and a great seasoning even without their sauce. Cheese curds were a hit as well. read more

Went here after a work event to grab a drink and some food. The service was really great and the lemon drop martini was made perfect. The food is blah but what can you expect from a dive bar lol. Overall great little dive bar! read more

I was craving some tacos this evening and encore saloon was the first place that came to mind but sadly another (Italian/Asian fusion) restaurant/bar took over the space. So we went to nighthawk instead. It's nice to see that they're open until midnight this evening on a weekday. I do enjoy the ambiance-- it may get loud due to the surround sound system but i personally like it and i enjoy singing out loud to the music even though no one could hear me lol. Owner was cool, working the bar as usual. Although, i only came here for one crave which were tacos. I enjoyed the carne asada and carnitas tacos! Kind of wish they were bigger ':D for $3-4 each. The wait time just to order our food was unnecessarily longer than expected. I understand that uncle is working the bar but what happened to "I'll be right back?" Or where are the rest of your staff to help outside of the kitchen? If it's just him, then kudos but there's an opportunity to improve on time management. Waited about 15-20 minutes just to get him to come to the table and memorize what we verbally ordered. As we waited for another 15-20 minutes for the food to come out (it was only 4 small tacos and 1 burrito...), thankfully there was some tv entertainment that distracted us in the meantime. Despite all of the others times that I've visited nighthawk, I've never experienced this kind of service until today. I did not feel as valued as the customers who sat at the high top bar. He catered to them more than the customers who simply just wanted to order food. Even though i did not feel like ordering a drink tonight, I'm a customer too. I'm just here for the food. The tacos were overall simply good. I wish their spicy sauce was a little more spicier but that's ok. The tacos are the average price that you can pay anywhere else for tacos but there's no special wow factor to these ones. Also i don't think if it's just the table or the table material but it felt like our table was not cleaned before getting seated. read more

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Five star service from a friendly team. Felt like we were walking into cheers because the bartender knew my husband from a previous visit at least a month prior. We did not eat any food as we were waiting for a dinner reservation elsewhere but we did see some super fast service take place and good communication between the staff. The theme here is reminiscent of the night hawk painting as the block is very dark and lonely but the atmosphere is not. It felt like a chill place to have a drink and converse with new folks. The bartender made a mean Mai tai which I very much enjoyed. Had a good balance of all the right flavors with a good bit of lime. We will be back! read more

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Great bar! Always a good time here. Been here a few times now, we love the food and Eddie ! I've these items: Chicago dog - don't ask for ketchup!! Cheese curds - such a good pupu Kung fu ham - so delicious and the spicy sauce is perfect. Sometimes they run out of rice but they'll sub fries instead. Gyro - really good, better than what I expected Wings- pretty standard read more

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When one looks for a local watering hole, then this is what should be envisioned. The atmosphere looks somewhat divy. But don't let looks deceive you. The location is awesome. And its not difficult to find parking around here. There are parking lots and street parking nearby. But if you're trying to take advantage of the drinks, then make sure to use a ride share, because once you look at your tab and evaluate how much you've had to drink, its worth it! The drinks are strong and super reasonably priced. The bar is full of all types of booze, so there are plenty of options. We've never ordered anything fancy, but I have had the Marg and it was good. But I usually stick with tequila and soda with a lime and its never steered me wrong. Well, not all the time, haha. The food is surprisingly good. Many of the items are typical bar food items, but the Italian Beef sub is awesome. The meat has a good amount of salt and seasoning, the bread simply is there to hold the meat and there is beefy dip and fries. It all works well. The chicken wings with the Thai spicy sauce is so good. There are six pieces, but again, its not super expensive. The food quality is good and can rival many restaurants in the area. Lastly, the staff. Eddie is the owner operator. And he is a GENT. He always introduces himself, and is genuinely happy that you have walked into his establishment. Its not like many places where one is asked what they want, and there is no real connection. Eddie and his staff are always kind and respectful. And if you're nice, Eddie will pour a free shot for you and himself! This is the spot. read more

Chicago, the Windy City!!! Very friendly and understanding to the crowd. Best bar in town! Nothing else needs to be said read more

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I actually really like this place and if I lived closer, I'd probably frequent here more often. When we are already downtown, we tend to wander to this place for good food and drinks! Go right in and grab yourself a seat at the bar or any table. Order your drinks and food at the bar and if you have any questions, he'll be happy to answer them! If you haven't tried their Chicago dog, please do so! It's so good! It's my go to whenever I'm there. For drinks, they have a great selection of beers. Beers you don't normally see anywhere else. It's awesome! Food comes out right away and they bring it to your table. Very fun atmosphere with tvs at the bar if you need to watch a game or two. Side note: for the Honolulu City Lights parade, it was the perfect spot to sit and watch. ;) read more

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Such good food! Reminds me of the mainland. The owner was behind the bar and was so friendly. The Chicago dog is different if you're not used to it, but it was delicious. We also got the wings with chili sauce. The reason why I took a star off is just the price. Everything on the menu is pretty hefty If you're eating with 2, expect to pay $45-$60 minimum. Would recommend though, they have a copy of the nighthawk painting hanging on the wall. read more

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The bartender is drunk and rude. Doesn't make drinks. There is a random old man who thinks he's a bouncer and just stares at you. Customers get wasted and leave in dangerous conditions. Hated the vibe. It has a lot of potential but poorly managed. read more

My husband and I have been coming to this spot for years -- and it's still one of our absolute favorites! The food? Always on point. The people? Super friendly. The vibe? Chill, cool, and just the right kind of laid-back. We especially love hanging out in the courtyard -- it's the perfect little escape to relax, sip a drink, and soak it all in. Plus who doesn't love a good Jagerbomb! Highly recommend if you're looking for a place with great energy and even better eats! read more

The food is unreal how good it is!! The vibe was so much fun! Service was great, food came out quick! We will most definitely be back!! read more

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I have walked by here several times but never stopped. After searching YELP for a buffalo wing place I recognized The Nighthawk name and read the reviews and decided that it was time to stop and get some wings. Saturday afternoon and a good crowd there, the bar had a few of the college games on and it was a friendly atmosphere. I ordered buffalo wings to go and had a beer. The food is fresh and tasty. They serve the wings with a ranch dressing and some spicy sweet pickles chips. I recommend the wings and The Nighthawk. I think my next order I will see if they can fry them a little longer just because that is how u like them. Bartender was great. read more

Limited menu but the pork belly and chicken wings are worth ordering all the time. They make whatever drink you like. Very relaxed atmosphere and walking distance from brick offices. Service is appreciative and they are attentive. Not just this bar but any open at night place in Downtown needs to feel safer/secure. read more

Low key with an amazing Italian beef. Small crowd with great regulars and bartenders that love to entertain.

Definitely a go to dish fried pork belly delicious! Hit they up the owner Eddie and Jill are the best super nice people ! Support local!!! read more

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I felt like I was back in Chicago during the visit. The food was great and everything was perfect. We had Italian beef sandwich, Chicago style hotdog, and gyro. They were playing some sports on TV and have free arcade games for the customers. The server/ bartender had a great attitude and services. The bartender told me that they play the bears game live so I am looking forward to join them this season. Great food, service and ambiance! Parking was at the Chinatown municipal parking and it was reasonably priced. read more

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The Nighthawk is a comfortable, friendly neighborhood "dive" bar with great music, friendly bartenders, and a good crew of regulars. The only down side is occasionally you get entitled tourists wandering in completely out of their element and looking for tourist stuff. The food is great and the service is better. Shout out to Mia for always delivering an amazing experience. read more

I found this place while on lunch break while walking around the area. I ordered a hamburger and tater tots (love that they had this option) and the staff were super friendly and accommodating. The burger had a good flavor and they give a lot! If you're in the area and need a good burger, this place is worth checking out. Paid $14.00 for both. read more

Neighborhood bar Tons of public parking nearby Chicago theme Hot dogs Wings Kung fu ham (leghorn/pork belly) Domestics $4 Imports $5 Can't go wrong with those prices Nice chill place ...good vibes read more

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It's a friendly cozy bar. I didn't eat as I already ate but some of my friends were eating and the food looked really good. I'll have to try next time. read more

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Underrated place for a pau hana. Food and drinks are affordable (a minor miracle in this economy), the music is A+ (80s and 90s hip hop and pop), and they have free arcade video game !! Ms. Pac Man, Tempest, and the original NBA Jam read more

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