I came in here on vacation with some friends, looking for a spot to grab drinks. We heard the…read moreatmosphere was fun, but what really made it special was our bartender Gabe. He was so good that we came back a second night for him specifically. He gave us great conversation the whole night and really went the extra mile to make sure that we enjoyed our time. I would highly recommend coming here and definitely ask for Gabe specifically!!

Stopped at and ate here first night on vacation. Food was fantastic. Service was excellent. Table…read moreand views were great. Dessert was exceptional. Highly recommend. I had the prime rib, wife had the swordfish, both were excellent. Duke's Hula pie for dessert!!

Ate here on a Thursday afternoon around 630pm as a party of 6. We were seated right away and they…read morehad live music playing which was nice. It got a bit loud at times but we were still able to talk. The waitress was pretty attentive to us with refills on our drinks which was nice. The food was good tasting, especially the pork chop and garlic chicken. We ordered the family set that was able to feed 4-6 people that was the perfect amount. Parking at this location is a little tough. They offer valet or you can find street parking or there's a tiny garage lot that you can pay for. Overall a good experience.

I Remember When…read more.... A tribute to icon, legendary Colin Nishida, founder, visionary, chef, friend - taken from us too early in life .... I remember Colin used to be the "kitchen mama" in one of the local bars Colin opened Side Street Inn on Hopaka Street, then a small (and I mean SMALL) little local bar with delicious local style foods Colin expanded the Hopaka street location but it was not enough.... Then Colin opens the Kapahulu location .... Then receives an award for great chef Then expanded further the Hopaka location and all the while.... His original fried rice and pork chops remain top of the list Yes, the menu has expanded, and the flavors remained very "local" Yes, it is pricey as today, there is no food dish that price is less than $20. This is a family style dining restaurant. For example. The original fried rice $26 feeds six people. Go figure! I won't beat this thing to death and will end it by saying Colin will always be missed, his food remains still same and tasty as he had designed it to be. Staff friendly as ever. Price? I've always been a believer that you get what you pay for and then some. Side street Inn is the epitome of you get what you pay for and then some Go there or be square

Food was EXCELLENT. That calamari was one of the best I have ever had. It was crisp but not to…read morethe point where it hurt the inner of my mouth - super soft and tender. The cucumber was also perfect and it's amazing how everything was so crisp on the outside yet soft on the inside! The crab pasta was a standout. The flavors just melded together perfectly with the soft shell crab being an amazing garnish to the dish. It was tender and crisp. You can just eat it as is with the pasta and it just was absolutely delicious. They give you an option if you want some blue crab garnish on the pasta - make sure to say yes. The crab adds such a nice kick to the creaminess of the pasta. Did I also mention how big the portion was!? You could probably order the crab pasta and another entree to share with friends. Dessert was unique. The flan was rich and the lychee was a delicious side. The popcorn ice cream was very different than what I'm used to. The ice cream has a very grainy texture with the accents of popcorn. The butter mochi was standard but a good additional texture for the popcorn ice cream. Not too sure if I would order that again, but the flan was definitely my favorite dessert of the meal. Ambiance is a darker mood with dim lighting. It adds to the luxurious vibe of the restaurant itself. I noticed people came dressed up for their reservations as they walked in. Definitely a great spot to go with friends/family. Service was quick and helpful - very attentive with filling up our waters and making sure we were ok. Definitely a standout restaurant. I'm a fan!

Ever since this place opened, my wife and I have been back numerous times! Very lovely set up…read moreinside, full bar, and an ambience that's great for any meal or date night. Our go to's are the chicken pho, and soft shell crab pasta. The pasta is so rich with a little spice and soft shell crab is crispy and light. Centered in town, it is easy to get too. Swing by now!

We stayed at Park Shore Waikiki, so this was our connected restaurant. The service was wonderful,…read moreand my husband loved his loco moco!

Maddie from Seattle is one of the most relatable bartenders around. Happy to chit chat and make you…read morefeel at home 6,000 miles away.

Thank you so much for the wonderful service and hospitality. Everything was excellent, and we…read morereally enjoyed our time here. We truly appreciate your kindness and will definitely come back again on our next visit!

Made reservations online via OpenTable for a party of 2, on a Friday night at 7p. Located on the…read moreground floor of Waikiki Beach Marriott with outdoor and indoor seating available. This evening, it was rather humid, thus we requested for an indoor seat. We waited along the side of the restaurant (bench waiting area) and got sat within 5 min of checking in to the host stand. Kaitlyn was our server and she was super friendly and accommodating. For some odd reason, the 2-top next to us had 3 different couples sit and then request for another seat, perhaps it was too tight of an area for them. Know that if you're ordering anything from a cart, whether that's the cheese wheel risotto or gelato (both table side service) you may want to check with your server before ordering as there are tight aisles and corners to which the team may not be able to reach your table. Overall the food was tasty, and the portions were reasonable. It's much more bustling at this location than that of Kahala and Beachwalk, it has a different type of vibe, if you know what I mean.

Come here so to enjoy a serene and peaceful evening. Three service is en par, and the food is…read moredelicious and well portioned. My guest and I had fish and both dishes were so flaky! The cake is extremely light and fluffy!! Parking is challenging. If you can't make recommendations, there's always the option of sitting at the bar.

Dinner here was very nice. it's not a fancy place but more like a high end pool side restaurant…read more They have local Hawaiian music with a hula dancer. The wait staff is very good. They are very attentive in all aspects where service is involve. My favorite thing I tried was the Hamachi Crudo as one of my starters. The Ahi was good as well. My main was a ribeye with a garlic herb butter sauce on the ribeye and nicely cooked broccolini. I recommend a visit here for the good eats, ono grinds, and nice relaxing atmosphere.

The best Tonkatsu I ever have in the State. Tender and juicy…read more The portion is big too. I am taking my whole family of 10 to eat there this Friday. J visiting from Boston

Made reservations for my party of 4 a few weeks in advance for an early Friday evening…read more We shared the katsu sandwich, chicken tenderloin katsu-don, US beef tenderloin katsu set, and the bairin mix katsu set. Every dish was fantastic. Katsu sandwich was probably one of the best I've had - flaky katsu, yummy mustard sauce, soft pillowy bread. Chicken tenderloin katsu-don was juicy and the chicken was so tender. US beef tenderloin katsu was pretty good, but not my favorite dish of the night. The steak was really thick and we felt like it'd be better if the slices were thinner. The bairin mix katsu set was delicious, the variety was fun and the batter was so flaky and delicious. Overall a cozy, hearty, yummy meal. Service is wonderful and food was served promptly. They checked in often and were very hospitable.