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Nico's Upstairs Bar Shot - Upstairs at Pier 38, Honolulu, HI

Upstairs at Pier 38

4.5
4.5
520 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Inspired by the rich history of Pier 38, Upstairs at Pier 38 is a place to gather that encompasses locally caught seafood, sourced by the renowned Honolulu Fish Auction, featuring USDA Prime Steak. Our Executive Chef adds their own creativity to the menu by collaborating with Chef Nico Chaize, to create island cuisine using rustic French techniques.

Experience our cozy lounge setting inspired by a “home away from home.” Smokey wood accents with high industrial ceilings, glowing lights, and a majestic copper bar will allow our guests to unwind with ease. Seating in the dining room is spacious and perfect for large parties or an intimate date night.

We are happy to offer a contemporary wine list with old-world treats, locally crafted beers, and captivating one-of-a-kind cocktails. Our team prefers reservations; however, walk-ins are always welcome!

Join us at the Pier for enticing food, finely crafted cocktails, and a Hawaiian sunset.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 550-3740
  • Website
    http://UpstairsPier38.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nathaniel Hollaway
  • Location
    1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • Neighborhood
    Kalihi-Palama
  • Cross street
    1129 N. Nimitz Hwy
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

FIRST

  • Oysters in the Half Shell | MP

    Mignonette | Cocktail Sauce

    • Seafood Tower | MP

      Chef's Selection

      • Ahi Poke

        Chef's Daily Creation

        • Pommes Frites

          Garlic | Parmesan | Truffle Oil

          • Angry Ahi Tartare

            Auction Fresh Ahi | Kimchee Aioli | Won Ton

            • Cast Iron Baked Brie

              Tomato Jam | Fig Compote | House Rolls

              • Escargots

                Garlic Butter | House Rolls

                • Pier 38 Sliders

                  Truffle Aioli | Frisée

                  • Chilled Black Tiger Shrimp

                    Cocktail Sauce

                    • Spanish Octopus

                      Chimichurri | Garlic | Duck Confit Tomato

                      SECOND

                      • Old World Lobster Bisque

                        Puff Pastry Bâton

                        • French Onion Soup

                          Gruyère | Gratin

                          • Anjou Pear & Beet Salad

                            Arugula | Frisée | Pine Nut | Port Vinaigrette

                            • Upstairs Caesar Salad

                              Romaine | Parmigiano Reggiano | Preserved Egg | Crouton

                              • Parker House Rolls

                                Seasonal Butter Flight

                                THIRD

                                SEA

                                • Catch of the Day | MP

                                  Fresh from the Honolulu Fish Auction

                                  • Seared Ahi

                                    Brussel-Potato Hash | Charred Leeks | Apple Bacon Jam | Red Wine Gastrique

                                    • Kona Kampachi

                                      Butternut Squash | Shallot | Charred Broccolini | Smoked Maitake Mushroom

                                      • Misoyaki Sea Bass

                                        Bok Choy | Daikon Purée | Miso Caramel | Sushi Rice

                                        • Poêle de la Mer

                                          Lobster | Scallop | Ama Ebi | Chorizo-Saffron Rice | Tomato Velouté

                                          THIRD

                                          LAND

                                          • Chef's Cut | MP

                                            • 16 oz Bone- In Prime New York Strip

                                              Choice of Café de Paris Butter, Aux Poivres, or Garlic Butter

                                              • 14 oz Ribeye

                                                Choice of Café de Paris Butter, Aux Poivres, or Garlic Butter

                                                • 6 oz Filet Mignon

                                                  Choice of Café de Paris Butter, Aux Poivres, or Garlic Butter

                                                  • 20 oz Porterhouse

                                                    Choice of Café de Paris Butter, Aux Poivres, or Garlic Butter

                                                    SUPPLÉMENTS

                                                    • 8 oz Spiny Lobster Tail

                                                      • U-10 Scallops

                                                        SIDES

                                                        • Macaroni & Cheese

                                                          • Brussels Gratin

                                                            • Truffle Smashed Potato

                                                              • Gratin Dauphinois

                                                                • Market Vegetable

                                                                  • Chorizo-Saffron Rice

                                                                    • Sushi Rice

                                                                      FOUR

                                                                      Desserts

                                                                      • Chouquette

                                                                        Anise | Whipped Cream | Orange Gastrique

                                                                        • Trio de Tartelettes

                                                                          Chef's Whim

                                                                          • Basque Cheesecake

                                                                            Coulis | Caramel | Macerated Berries

                                                                            • Il Gelato Scoop

                                                                              Seasonal Selections

                                                                              Cocktails

                                                                              • Ghost of Brandy Alexander

                                                                                Cognac, Vanilla, Citrus, Cinnamon, Clarified Punch for 72 Hours

                                                                                • ...Over a Barrel Boulevardier

                                                                                  High West Double Rye, Aperol, Carpano Antica, Barrel Aged for 1 Month

                                                                                  • You're Bacon Me Crazy Old-Fashioned

                                                                                    Bacon-Washed Whistle Pig Rye, Maple Syrup, Honey Apple Bitters

                                                                                    • The Taylor-tini

                                                                                      Tito's Vodka, Calamansi, Lime, Demerara, Orange Bitters, Li-Hing Mui

                                                                                      • Pele's Day Off

                                                                                        Hibiscus Tequila, Amaro, Honey Syrup, Black Lava Salt

                                                                                        • Ay, Papi!

                                                                                          Mezcal, Italicus, Coconut, Lime, Pineapple, Scorched Nutmeg

                                                                                          • Lavender Fog

                                                                                            Earl Grey Infused Gin, Lavender Syrup, Dry Curacao, Lemon

                                                                                            • Auld Alliance

                                                                                              Benriach 10yr Scotch, Park Pineau

                                                                                              Dry Bar

                                                                                              Crafted Non-Alcoholic

                                                                                              • T'Ube or not to T'ube

                                                                                                Hawaiian Ube Syrup, Coconut Purée, Lime, Fever Tree Ginger Ale

                                                                                                • One-in-a-Melon

                                                                                                  Fresh Pressed Watermelon, Washington Apple Cider, Obsidian Salt

                                                                                                  Last updated: November 15, 2024

                                                                                                  What 520 people are saying

                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                  4.5
                                                                                                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                  • 4.4Food
                                                                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  Upstairs at Pier 38 offers a "hidden gem" experience with "great food" and stunning harbor views. Guests rave about the "incredible food" and "fantastic service," especially from attentive staff like Elliot and Mitch. The ambiance is relaxed and perfect for special occasions, though some find it "a little pricey."

                                                                                                  520 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Dee

                                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The ambience and the location was great. Not far into Waikiki so location was good. The dining area was huge and perfectly set apart from other tables. The server was okay, not overly friendly. We ordered our beverages and appetizers and then our main course. Appetizers came out in a reasonable amount of time. Octopus appetizer was a small 6” leg that was shared amongst 9 of us along with the truffle fries, (excellent but overpriced, 3@$45), and the Brie cheese with jam ( not very gooey like it should be and stuck to the cast iron pan). It took a long time for our main course to arrive and ate the Parker rolls which were overcooked cause the tops were hard and dark brown and kind of dry. The Caesar salad was excellent. I ordered the prime rib with garlic butter. It didn’t come out sizzling hot, almost warm because the ball of garlic butter on top stayed in tack and wasn’t melting. It was not a great choice of meat, more lean and tough. Not at all juicy and tender. The filet mignon was a very tiny piece and I offered some of my ribeye steak to them cause I felt bad. The miso sea bass was excellent and a hefty piece of fish. The porterhouse was shared and it was a piece of meat with fat and tendons. It didn’t look like it was worth $79. We brought our own birthday cake and some just ordered ice cream to go with the cake. The ice cream was served but waited a long time for the cake. They offered to present the cake with candles, cut and serve the cake but failed to tell me that there was a $15 fee! I asked the waiter for that little oval chocolate piece that was on the cake that says Happy Birthday but I think they tossed it and ignored me and never came out to apologized. If they were honest about I would have shrugged it off but they ignored me. She was not given a complimentary birthday dessert too. Overall, the ambience was great, food was overpriced and okay. A lot of servers but service was absolutely lacking. I wouldn’t dine there a second time. Sorry.

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                                                                                                  2. Jonah

                                                                                                    Philadelphia

                                                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Everything was top notch. Extremely fresh fish and delicious steaks. The whole party enjoyed. Will be back!

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                                                                                                  3. John

                                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    The food is very good and expensive. The space is too big so does not feel cozy. When I made this reservation, the restaurant called a few hours later to confirm. When I arrived, the place was not busy but they weren’t sure if my table was ready, even though I had recently spoken to them . Overall, for a restaurant serving expensive food, the staff seem inexperienced. The vibe seems off to me.

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                                                                                                  4. Lynette

                                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                                    39 reviews

                                                                                                    vip
                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    39 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Lobster bisque was a little too salty & peppery for me and temperature was a tad cooler than I would have liked - prefer my soup piping hot - Spanish octopus was perfect - steak was good & prepared as we ordered - comp dessert for my birthday was Appreciated and enjoyed - hot tea was not as hot as I liked it Overall the ambience and food were good

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                                                                                                  5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Top notch service and great food. Perfect ambiance setting for our anniversary dinner! Will be coming back very soon!

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                                                                                                  6. Donna

                                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on November 10, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our party had a wonderful time spending together. Server Bailey was outstanding. Not perfect but she was outstanding in the sense she had a great attitude. The manager on duty was also very attentive to us especially when there were little hiccups in the billing.

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                                                                                                  7. Don

                                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Loved the Angry Ahi Tartare and Seared Ahi entre. Service was attentive, excellent. First visit, will not be last!

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                                                                                                  8. WILLIAM

                                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                                                    vip
                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on November 3, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Great find. Have been to Nico’s and Nami Kaze nearby many times and they’re great - but Upstairs is a more upscale dining experience that is elegant with a grand view. Our party tried virtually every type of fish on the menu. All were good, as were the desserts and drinks. We got there late to meet friends we hadn’t seen in a decade and they late us stay late past closing time. Two thumbs up!

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                                                                                                  9. Trent

                                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on November 3, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    We love Upstairs, this time we ate at the bar (they brought back their short ribs dish!). Our bartenders, Mitch and Alex were awesome. Highly recommended!

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                                                                                                  10. Greg

                                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                                    22 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    22 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on November 1, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    We wanted to try the $55 three course meal offered. We sat at the Copper Bar, ordered wine and our meal. There was a choice of two entrees, fish (Opha) or short ribs. The short rib meal was better in taste and sides. The seafood meal had overcooked scallops, and shrimp, but the Opah was fine. Sauce was tasty. We also ordered the Spanish Octopus, which was good. Wine was fine, desserts were excellent. Overall, a bit expensive for what was offered.

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                                                                                                  Upstairs at Pier 38 is rated 4.5 stars by 520 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                  Make a reservation

                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                  10:30 PM
                                                                                                  Booked 9 times today
                                                                                                  Google Map for Upstairs at Pier 38

                                                                                                  1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817

                                                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                                                    1129 N. Nimitz Hwy
                                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                                    Kalihi-Palama
                                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                                    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                    $31 to $50
                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                    Steak, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    Public Lot
                                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Executive chef
                                                                                                    Nathaniel Hollaway
                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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