Upstairs at Pier 38

Name: Upstairs at Pier 38
Address: 1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96817
Telephone: (808) 550-3740
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

519 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steak

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for scenic views

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 16:00–17:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
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
Area
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

Popular dishes

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

What 519 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."

519 Reviews

J
Jonah
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 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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John
Hawaii
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 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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Lynette
Hawaii
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined 6 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 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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Donna
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 10 November 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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Don
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 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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WILLIAM
Hawaii
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 3 November 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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Trent
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 November 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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Greg
Hawaii
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 1 November 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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WALTER
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food with great service. A bit noisy. Great views of hart.
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FAQs

Upstairs at Pier 38 is rated 4.5 stars by 519 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
1129 N. Nimitz Hwy
Area
Kalihi-Palama
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–17:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
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

Website
http://UpstairsPier38.com/
Phone number
(808) 550-3740

Upstairs at Pier 38

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Seafood Tower MP

Basque Cheesecake

Ahi Poke

FIRST

Oysters in the Half Shell | MP

Seafood Tower | MP

Ahi Poke

Pommes Frites

Angry Ahi Tartare

Cast Iron Baked Brie

Escargots

Pier 38 Sliders

Chilled Black Tiger Shrimp

Spanish Octopus

SECOND

Old World Lobster Bisque

French Onion Soup

Anjou Pear & Beet Salad

Upstairs Caesar Salad

Parker House Rolls

THIRD

Catch of the Day | MP

Seared Ahi

Kona Kampachi

Misoyaki Sea Bass

Poêle de la Mer

THIRD

Chef's Cut | MP

16 oz Bone- In Prime New York Strip

14 oz Ribeye

6 oz Filet Mignon

20 oz Porterhouse

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

Chouquette

Trio de Tartelettes

Basque Cheesecake

Il Gelato Scoop

Cocktails

Ghost of Brandy Alexander

...Over a Barrel Boulevardier

You're Bacon Me Crazy Old-Fashioned

The Taylor-tini

Pele's Day Off

Ay, Papi!

Lavender Fog

Auld Alliance

Dry Bar

T'Ube or not to T'ube

One-in-a-Melon

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Upstairs at Pier 38 restaurant rated?

Is Upstairs at Pier 38 currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

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