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    Hard Rock Cafe

    3.8 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Happy hour specials

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    Alex G.

    We had a kick-butt time at the Hard Rock!! Nothing like great lunch food, cold beers and the coolest music memorabilia for local concerts. Johnny cash, Elvis and the Beatles just to name a few!! Also, the smash burgers were surprisingly amazing. Great new item.

    Yasmin D.

    When in Honolulu....go to somewhere husband is familiar (just because of our food choices differ a lot). Anyway, on the 1st floor is the gift shop and then go upstairs for the restaurant. The place and decor is really nice....we were seated overlooking the road. I got the Swiss Mushroom Smash Burger, a two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared medium-well, with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and dijonnaise. It was good for a hungry person. Hubby got the Original Legendary Burger which he said was good. Whole experience is okay...except when the birds start to fly over....ayiyi!

    Special menu for marathon weekend
    K R.

    Mahalo for another fantastic HRC meal. Vibes are very Hawaiian, which we love. Great seats to see the hustle of Waikiki post marathon. Loved the special menu items for the marathon as well. Forgot our servers name, but he was spot on with his recommendations.

    BBQ Bacon Smashed Burger
    Ashley J.

    Food was pretty good but nothing super special. The burger was solid and the fries were good, but overall it felt more like a standard chain experience than anything memorable. Service was fine and the atmosphere was what you'd expect from Hard Rock. Not bad, just not something I'd go out of my way for.

    BBQ Bacon Smashed Burger
    Katie E.

    I hadn't been to a Hard Rock Cafe since 1991. I thought they were all closing. My teen son wanted to come here. He found it while he was walking the street with some friends last night. There is nothing Hawai'i about it except for it's on the island. In a way, I guess that is nice to get food you know you will like and understand what it is. The smash burgers were excellent. Except for the view I would have thought I was on the mainland. Nice staff and decor. Amaya was an excellent server. I enjoyed the local beer. If you want authentic Hawaiian or Asian cuisine, go elsewhere. If you want an American staple, eat here!

    Heather T.

    Hawaii is the best for a Hard Rock Cafe and I always make a stop when im in town. The food is always super tasty, and it's a fun atmosphere. Seriously, the customer service is always top-notch too. I highly recommend checking it out if you're ever there!

    Andrea D.

    Really wanted to like this restaurant, we do not have a hard rock café in Seattle due to it being closed years ago. I heard a lot of people say how the food was not good. Me and my fiancé were in Honolulu and I saw the hard rock and wanted to try it. Looking at their website And then you looked really appetizing so we decided to give it a try! Started off with chicken nachos, those were OK nothing good nothing bad just kind of blasé. I ordered the steak fajitas, and my fiancé had the messi chicken sandwich which was for a limited time only unloaded fries. Immediately took a bite of my fajita and was not pleased. The meat was not seasoned nor were any of the onions or bell peppers. I was starving so I ate it, but there was absolutely no flavor :( I actually ended up using the avocado cream of sauce that came with our nachos, which made the fajita edible. But would not order those in the future! My fiancé's chicken sandwich was absolutely incredible, two chicken Katsu patties, loaded with cheese on a soft bun, it was huge, and normally my fiancé can finish a chicken sandwich and he couldn't finish it, no worries, though we took the rest home ! Service by Alex was amazing, he was attentive, very pleasant and took care of us, this has to be one of the coolest restaurants I've never ever been into, music really wasn't our type that was playing that night!

    Patrick S.

    Really cool hard rock. Great bar area. Service was A+. Cool live music, great food, and drinks. Menu has lots of good meals and drinks to choose from. Also, really good for breakfast too. We stopped in here on a whim because the place we wanted was busy. surprisingly the breakfast here is really good.

    Legendary burger
    Ann S.

    If you are looking for a place to celebrate your Birthday while being on vacation in Oahu Honolulu, this is the place - Hard Rock Cafe! Food was delicious! Ambience was impactful! However the most importantly, service! We had the best server Danielle! She is Amazing, lovely, helpful, sweet and just wonderful! We are so happy! Thank you so much, Danielle! You made our double Birthday very special! We will remember this for a long time! We appreciate everything! Hard Rock Cafe, we will be back soon! Matt & Anna

    Birthday Sundae
    Elizabeth K.

    Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu is fun vibes with not-memorable food but memorable vibes! I went with my husband for his birthday and it was our first Hard Rock Cafe visit, ever! We are familiar with the brand but we didnt ever eat here. When we came in, we were greeted by an awesome staff team! Their service was so nice and attentive. I was impressed with how kind, quick, and cool our server was. I can't remember her name, but she was ELITE! When it's your birthday, except a ROCKIN announcement and a sweet treat! I will say The food was very mid... I can tell the recipes should be delicious and well balanced, but things were not cooked consistently and it tasted like they were made with minimal effort. However, it was dinner time and I can understand how kitchens can get during the rush! The vibe in here is so fun. Music videos playing and awesome interior! Then live music plays!!! Also, don't forget to buy some merch!

    Cosmopolitan and an old-fashioned with Woodford.
    Bridgette R.

    Today we ate at Hard Rock Cafe! The top deck is amazing being seated outside on the deck with the trade winds blowing is simply incredible. This has been our go to spot while on vacation! Their drinks are very well made. The service was/is excellent and the food just as good. The Pineapple Upside Down French Toast is a winner!! You must try them!!

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    Jesse B.

    The food was great . The ambience was cool and relaxing with a nice view . The service was excellent our waitress was very nice. Only reason I knocked off a star was because the drinks were a bit strong and took away from the flavor .

    Stacey W.

    The service in the bar was slow and we didn't feel like we were getting much attention. We had to chase them down. The drinks were weak and overpriced. The music system didn't sound the greatest. We couldn't even understand the words. We weren't feeling the vibe here even though we had to wait 35 min to get a seat in the bar. We left after one drink.

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    Standard hard rock. Nothing wild. Cool place. Decent service. Always busy so can take a short bit. Kid friendly. Would go back.

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    Pretty good always pretty busy music drinking and great location in Waikiki Beach .fun place.

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    Big mahalo for the 5-star shoutout! Come back soon!

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    What time do they close during this covid-19 situation?

    They close at nine.

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    Aloha Sophia, The Impossible™ Burger is available on our lunch & dinner menu from 11pm - Kitchen… 

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    Fete - ROBYNNE'S CAKE ®° Chocolate ulu-rum-raisin cake, frozen kulolo, Manoa chocolate rum sauce, cocoa streusel

    Fete

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    2.9 miDowntown
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    Server: Christi S. August 8, 2026…read moreTable 3 4:11pm My mother and I had an incredible lunch experience and truly enjoyed every part of our visit. We ordered the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, fries, Chicama Daiquiri, Fête Bonne Mi, Kunia Old Fashioned, and Double Scoop Rocky Road Ice Cream. Everything was delicious, and compliments to the chefs and bartenders for their excellent work! The restaurant's urban Hawaiian farmhouse atmosphere was beautiful. The combination of brick and reclaimed wood, the open kitchen, lush plant wall, historic Chinatown setting, and abundance of natural light created such a unique and inviting ambiance. The bar's creative cocktails and artisanal flair were also a wonderful complement to our meal. A special thank you to our server, Christi S. Thank you for your warm, sweet, and generous recommendations and for providing such wonderful service. You were absolutely awesome and made our lunch even more enjoyable. We had a fantastic experience and will certainly remember the wonderful hospitality we received. Mahalo, Christi!

    One of the best restaurants in Honolulu hands down. Real chefs work here and make it a foodies…read moredream. Spread and bread: 5/5 Beet dalad: 5/5 Korean steak: 5/5 Olive oil cake: 5/5 Fig cake dessert: 10/5 Highly recommended and totally worth the visit. Bakery store also worth a visit.

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    CHAZ BURGER* Local grass-fed beef, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, butter lettuce, roasted garlic aioli

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    Livestock Tavern - Flambé bone marrow

    Livestock Tavern

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    2.9 miDowntown
    $$$

    Didn't realize I never reviewed them. It's been a hot minute since I've been. They used to be…read moreopen lunch time, so was easy to go. Now only dinner. Baby and I had date night. Had a glass of wine and baby had watered down lemonade. Her drinks were put in plastic cups with covers and those horrible paper straws. Eyes always bigger than my stomach, we ordered: - Cornbread - when i grabbed it I thought would be super dense but really wasn't. I thought it was very corny and tasty. Lightly toasted. Honey drizzle which wasn't too sweet...or maybe I just ate the parts that didn't have. Baby ate almost 1.5 pieces and even liked the Jalapeno Butter that I just dabbed on her bread. She said wasn't spicy but think she just didn't have enough. - Bone Marrow - lit it on fire to burn off the alcohol. Pretty sure it ddin't get it all so I cut baby off once I realized it. Other than needing some salt, really good. Choke mushrooms on top. One half was scrawny, but hubs had the other half for leftovers and choke marrow. YUM. - Sunchoke and Brussels - YUM. Baby ate some but was not really thrilled about it. I loved it. - Scallop and Mushroom Risotto - YUM. Delish. Baby liked it too. So much leftovers of everything. Realized when we ate it for leftovers it was all pretty oily and needed a pinch of salt. But otherwise great. Staff really nice and helpful. Love that the place is spread out and open. Bathrooms are not assigned which I'm sure can get gross, but is great to not have to wait for just the women's. There is a big stall which was perf since baby is potty training and had to go #1 and #2! Only thing missing was a hook to hang my purse and her bag. Great dinner...but if anyone is listening...bring back the shrimp and grits!!!

    First time visiting to celebrate my friends birthday. Inside was nicely lit and clean. Our server…read morewas nice and introduced himself and mentioned specials and what they ran out of for the evening. However, his service was not great but not terrible. We ordered drinks and took around 15 mins to come, then we looked for our server to order our food. The appetizers cane out in a timely manner but our entrees took quite a while. The Duck Confit was yummy! I thought the duck was going to be super dry, but when you eat it with the jam that came with it, it's very good. I requested for a little bit more of the jam but was given just balsamic glaze... My friend said her scallop risotto was watery and not the same as the last time she went. My bfs prime rib was okay. Bone marrow was okay. The chicken pasta, octopus appetizer, salad, and mac n cheese were lacking flavor and tasted okay. I would recommend dining here if you do not have plans after.

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    Local Joe - Breakfast croissant & lox for us  Local Joe be there for us when we need a break from fluorescent light.

    Local Joe

    4.6(627 reviews)
    2.9 miDowntown
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    Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

    I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this place, the reality is completely misleading…read more I called 15 minutes ahead to place an order. The employee took it and immediately hung up on me--no name taken, no "thank you," no "goodbye." When I arrived, the parking was a mess, so I had to be dropped off. Inside, the food display looked sad, and the cashier looked completely miserable and unpresentable. While waiting patiently on the side for 15 minutes, I watched the kitchen staff preparing food. Red flag: they literally microwave their eggs instead of cooking them fresh. After 30 minutes of total waiting time, I finally went up to check on my order, only to find out the cashier hadn't even handed my ticket to the kitchen yet. She sent it back right in front of me without a single word of apology--just a blank stare. I cancelled my order on the spot. Horrible service, zero management, and low-quality food prep. Save your golden time & money and go somewhere else. Definitely not a place where I'd want my food prepared!

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    Scratch Kitchen - Amazing seeing Brian and the crew in frenzied action!

    Scratch Kitchen

    4.0(2.2k reviews)
    1.5 miAla Moana
    $$

    I had the chance to dine at Scratch Kitchen in Kapolei back in 2024 for a special Mother's Day…read morelunch with my youngest daughter. I'd never been to their other locations, so this was my first experience -- and honestly, it left an impression. That spot in Kapolei has seen a few restaurants come and go over the years. Before Scratch Kitchen, there was Sugar Cane, and if I reach far enough back, I'm pretty sure a Mexican restaurant lived there too. It's one of those spaces where you hope the next place finally sticks. But the food at Scratch Kitchen? Absolutely delicious. The kind of meal where the pictures alone make your mouth water. If "smell‑a‑vision" or "lick‑your‑screen" technology existed, everyone would understand exactly what I mean. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully done, and perfect for a Mother's Day treat. Which is why I can't help but wonder what happened -- like so many restaurants before them in that same location. With food that good, you'd hope they'd be the ones to break the cycle. All in all, I'm grateful I got to enjoy that meal with my daughter. It was memorable, delicious, and one of those small moments you hold onto. Marie

    Stopped by Scratch Kitchen in Honolulu for brunch, and honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't packed. We…read morewent mid-morning on a weekday and the place was nearly empty--not sure if it was just good timing or an underrated gem. Either way, it made for a super relaxed experience with no wait and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the food. Loved: The street tacos with the tempura shrimp were easily the star of the meal. 100% worth it. Light, crispy shrimp with a flavorful slaw and just the right amount of heat--basically a flavor party in every bite. The burger was another quiet star. Juicy patties, nicely seasoned, and stacked just right. Nothing super flashy, but really satisfying. Definitely a good pick if you're not in the mood for brunchy stuff. The Miss: Tried the French toast and... meh. It looked great on the plate but tasted dry and definitely didn't live up to the level of the other dishes. Might've just been an off day or a matter of personal taste, but I'd skip it next time.

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    Nami Kaze - Dining area

    Nami Kaze

    4.5(801 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    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.

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