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    J. Dolan's

    4.2 (1.6k reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Irish Pub
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    J. DOLAN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Don G.

    Fantastic customer service, awesome pizza and an Irish Aloha Attitude that makes you feel at ease with a vibe to please! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Five Fabulous Stars for a great atmosphere and pizza with BEER![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Pizza!
    Jenna S.

    Decided to stop by after attending a show at Hawaii Theatre. The place was packed but the food actually came out really fast. We ended up ordering a lot of food and it was all good and fresh. We got the white pie and the giacamo (my personal favorite). The caprese salad was really good and so were the jalapeño poppers. I haven't been here in a very long time and glad I decided to stop by.

    Cold draft
    Brian M.

    Well I have been coming here for about 3 years and enjoy the pizzas and beer. It has been a while since I was last here so maybe I am behind the times but the cost is outrageous. Just over $37 for a pizza to go and a beer while I waited. Granted the pizza I like the taste but the cost too much and the bartender, well she was impersonal and just takes away from the cool little neighborhood bar I had come to like. Again it could be just me but I think I will go to elsewhere.

    Jersey white pie & boardwalk pie
    Vina P.

    The spinach and garlic (has Ricotta cheese on top too) is my must get here! I used to be extremely loyal to the White Jersey Pie, but I could use some spinach. Hahaha. Sometimes I'll hop between the classic meat loaded pies, shrimp scampi, or the classic pepperoni. Perfect to pair with all the different beers on tap. Want pizza by the slice? There are pepperoni and cheese pizza slices available. Chicken wings - Your typical comfort food. Not too oily. Jalapeño poppers - My guilty pleasure. I love the spicy heat mixed with creamy cheese dipped fried in batter. They let you customize pies here too! But why mess with already made perfect recipes? Parking in downtown can be a little crazy, so I usually place phone orders to pick up pizzas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Eating in at the bar or at a table after work is always fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Who doesn't love those first Fridays events?

    Half & Half: Spinach & Garlic and Giacomo pizzas
    Brad R.

    So happy to report that even with the loss of one J, J. Dolan's is still one of the best bar restaurants around! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are a classic Irish pub/American bar, with the decor and general vibes immediately putting you in the right state of mind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is always friendly and expedient. You can tell they're here to get $hit done, and well, but not so rushed that you feel like you're a bother. Love it. Wide range of beers on tap. Cold and refreshing. The fries and onion rings are SO crispy. Amazing. And the star of the show: the pizza. The crust is the perfect combination of lightly fluffy yet thin and crispy to perfection. You can build your own pie, or order from any one of their delicious signature flavors. You can also order half & half! My go-tos are the Spinach & Garlic (generous portion of spinach and freshly chopped garlic with huge dollops of gooey ricotta) and the Giacomo (sausage, pepperoni, salami, and olives). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Top-notch food, service, and vibes. You just can't go wrong here. Love it love it love it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Margherita Pizza (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)
    Miguel M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is that of a classic/retro pub and they were open for some late night bites.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got the Margherita pizza and it hit the spot - foldable and crisp, able to share with friends. The smell of pizza wafting was too irresistible and I'm glad me and a friend stopped by - Miguel Morales Photography

    Fish & chips
    Joyce L.

    Visiting J. Dolan's is something out of 80's tv show like Cheers. It's a good size bar located across from Hawaii Theatre. Public pay parking is right in the front. I couldn't help but notice their wooden tables and chairs, nostalgic arts on the wall and big bar counter. Very clean vintage look that I appreciate as I get older. Yes this is a bar with great pizza and affordable adult drinks. Don't expect extensive menu. It's a pizza joint with simple menu. I always appreciate simple menu items made well. This place used to be called J. J. Dolan's but life happens and name was changed but it's a same place when it was called J. J. Dolan. As for the pizza, it's simple, good, and not greasy at all. I am not sure where else in Hawaii you can get this New York or mainland style pizza aside this place. I also got Irish Red beer for $8.50, dark color beer but light. Service is excellent and efficient. We came around 5:30pm-ish and the dinner crowd started trinkling in. If you don't mind the old area of downtown for good pizza, this place won't disappoint you.

    Pizza
    Rebecca C.

    Great spot to grab pizza to go. Pizza was New York style with a thin crust, meaty toppings and you can add extra toppings as well. The dough was perfectly chewy and thin. Sauce was so flavorful! Parking is metered parking out front. Hidden gem downtown.

    Fish and Chips and Chicken Wings
    Jade Z.

    Okay I have to update my review because I've now gone out of my comfort zone and tried their Fish and Chips and the Fried Chicken Wings, and both are SO GOOD! All of it is fried perfectly and I'm making this review after I've already gone back three times craving the fish... The Bleu Cheese dip for the wings is also really good and I never get bleu cheese lol! Food here is always consistent!

    Margherita and Boardwalk pizza
    Veronica P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]First walking in, it is on the smaller side compared to the other location in Kahala.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, the vibe was more of a small pub feeling which was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartender, Pierre was awesome and we received our drinks quickly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We found ourselves a table, which I felt was first come first serve style.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I could be wrong, but we grabbed what was an available. Bubbles, our waitress was extremely friendly and attentive! The pizzas are always delicious and we are never disappointed! Our favorites are the magnetite and boardwalk. Boardwalk has a lot of garlic, so if that's not for you, wouldn't recommend. We enjoyed our time and look forward to coming back!

    5 cheese pizza with pepperoni. Thin, crispy goodness with lots of cheese! Wing dings are always a win.
    Mychel E.

    Pizza and wing dings were so good. Only had one waitress but she made her rounds quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe here is pretty chill[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and we are definitely coming back for more!

    Joyce P.

    We loved this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a bar and restaurant with bar theme thoughout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was not so busy when we arrived.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We decided to eat here before going to a show at the Hawaii theater. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is easy to miss between the dilapidated store fronts and the unhoused sleeping on the ground.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered pizzas and salad and fries. We thought the fries were too salty but everything else was very tasty. My favorite was the margaritas pizza. The Jersey white pie and boardwalk combo were good too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restrooms were clean and the service was excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We missed dessert, none on the menu. We would consider going again if we are in the area.

    Spinach and garlic pie
    Alan B.

    Incredibly delicious pie! I wanted something different from all the heavy Hawaiian food we were consuming on vacation. As delicious as they were, I just needed variety and J. Dolan answered the call. The fresh spinach and chopped garlic pizza was the perfect choice. The light flavors of the ricotta and spinach went well with the savory garlic and incredible crust. Surprisingly, as much as I wanted to avoid feeling heavy....we finished the pizza. It was impossible not to. After the first slice, we couldn't put down our food and we kept digging for more. At least we didn't order another one because it was definitely considered. So at least I got variety, but my lack of self control continued the trend of feeling heavy...but who cares? We're on vacay!

    Salad (Chopsticks or Fork?) we ate it with chopsticks

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    Pizza was amazing! Service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely would return. Also had there salad

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    Are the business hours Monday to Saturday 11am-2am/Sunday 11am-10pm or Monday to Saturday 11am-12am/Sunday? I see these two different business hours on the internet. Which is the true business hours? What is the dress code?

    They're open 7 days a week. The dress code is casual

    Where can you park?

    There is metered parking on their end of street of Bethel. Also on Pauahi by the Hawaii Theater. Mark's Garage is right across the street. There is also a parking lot on the left but not sure what the rates are.

    Do they offer a gluten free option?

    Sorry, we do not have gluten free options for pizza nor appetizers. Only our salads without the dressing would be gluten free.

    Is the Kahala location open?

    Not yet! Another month!

    Did they change their name from J.J Dolan?

    Yes. In 2018, one partner stepped away from the business and it became J. Dolan's

    Is this place open for dine in?

    Yes, we are!

    Are you offering delivery?

    We do not, but some of the delivery company's will pick up from us. Try DoorDash or Postmates. Some other might, too! Keep in mind, we don't have contracts with them.

    Now I was there from the beginning as my office was in that building, so I was a regular till I moved, I always thought it was JJ Dolans not J Dolans?

    it was JJ Dolans until the partners split and then it became J Dolans.

    Do they make Calzone or Stromboli & if not, would they be able to?

    I'd recommend that you call them at (808) 537-4992 or stop by and inquire. There pizza is very… 

    What time does the kitchen close?

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    Honey cured Double cut bacon pupu : 3 strips of thick cut bacon, sweet corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, bell peppers & cilantro
    Honey cured Double cut bacon pupu : 3 strips of thick cut bacon, sweet corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, bell peppers & cilantro
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    Massive collection! Was truly breathtaking and one of my favorite things about Pint+Jigger besides the good people :)
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