Located downtown in the same building as podmore, this small cafe specializes in paninis and plates featuring prime roast. Parking is best found on the street or at the post office! Their sandwiches and plates are elevated and a complete meal with side salad and pickled carrots and onions. The carved turkey panini has golden brown sliced bread sandwiching chunks of moist turkey, caramelized onions, cranberry aioli. I loved the pickled veggies because it added a nice acidic crunch. Their prime roast panini was juicy and came with side jus for dipping. My only criticism is I wish there was slightly more meat filling for the paninis but both sandwiches were delicious. They have rotating specials like salmon with garlic rice and desserts like their apple tartin, which takes days to prepare! I'll have to try those out next time. read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Turkey panini - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is a cute little cafe in Downtown. I wouldn't have known about this place if it wasn't my friends suggestion. Definitely a cute little place if you wanna celebrate a coworkers achievement or birthday. The staff are friendly and the seating was cozy. I've been eating less soe and my friend shared a plate. It was perfect portion to share. Yum! read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Half of a 10oz roast with lemon pilaf rice and sauted vegetables - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Such great food in a cute little restaurant! It's a little pricy, but it was so worth it! I want to come back and try their breakfast options next, and hopefully the prime rib next. The people were so nice and service was fast. Will come back soon! read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Chopped Steak - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

For Father's Day we decided to do a more low key dinner without having to worry about restaurant reservations. I've been meaning to try Prime Roast Cafe and this was a good opportunity to have a bit of a fancier take out meal. You can eat there but there are limited amount of seating so take out was more convenient for us. Of course I had to try the prime rib which comes in 10 oz and 16 oz for dinner. I got the 10 oz size which was a good amount. The prime rib had a nice flavor from the herbs (dish as rosemary) and spices. What really added flavor though is the delicious port wine bone marrow au jus. Dipping the meat into that was so good! The meat was great but what surprised me was how good the vegetables and sides are! They are not afterthoughts. Under the prime rib was arugula and perfectly cooked asparagus with a slight crunch. You not only get mashed potatoes but also roasted cubed potatoes. Mixed vegetables including Brussels sprouts were also included that stood up to the meat in terms of quality. For dessert I got the Classic Apple Tart Tatin. We all thought the apples had an interesting texture. Some were soft and others were chewier like the skin can be. I'm not sure if it is supposed to be that way. I still enjoyed it but others did not care for it. The best part might have been the crust which had a good taste and crunch! It was nice to get prime rib to go which is not your everyday meal so it was perfect for a special event. They do have more affordable choices for more frequent weekly dining. I did call in my order in advance which I would recommend to save time. Parking is on the street or I ended up parking at the post office across from Iolani Palace. read more

Prime Roast Cafe - 10oz dinner serving of prime rib - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'm obsessed with prime rib so I have no idea how I haven't found this place earlier. Majority of their items include prime rib but the also have a variety of other items and desserts. They serve both lunch and dinner. Im not sure about the parking because I walked over on my lunch break. I tried the feature of the day: Kiawe Smoked Prime. The roasted banana bbq & coleslaw was a welcomed added touch and complimented the hoagie bun. I can't wait to come back and try other menu items. read more

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If you are in downtown, ready to splurge a little and can appreciate a delicious prime rib, Prime Rib Cafe is where you need to visit! Thank goodness they have finally found their "stride" and it wasn't a crazy unorganized mess as previous reviews mentioned. The signature prime rib plate for $24 was a generous portion of perfectly cooked prime rib served with steamed vegetables and potatoes and aus ju and horseradish on the side. Caesar salad was 10$ delicious and Also a very generous portion taking up the whole container. Dressing was a little heavy side so I would ask for that on the side next time. French onion soup was delicious and did come with the floating croute and cheese on top. This was a perfect meal for 2, we split it and ate inside. A few notches above the typical plate lunch downtown fare BUT totally worth it! Prime rib was perfectly cooked and everything was delicious. They also had desserts! But..I was trying to be good so definitely next time I'll try something! Delicious! read more

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Prime rib lovers gather here. It was prime rib love at first sight. Saw this new establishment when I met a friend for lunch at the Arcade (a retail and food alley of establishments) on makai side of South King Street between Alakea and Richards Streets. Stopped in to take a peek. It was difficult to stop myself from drooling. My inner carnivore was calling. Knew I would be back real soon. Gathered office mates to get in on the prime rib roll. Everyone enjoyed their pick. I even went back later to get a prime rib panini to go, for my better half so he could get a taste of prime rib goodness. He approved (and he's a tough judge). Went back again for lunch on National Prime Rib Day and got other office mates to try their menu. Thumbs up again! Thinking of trying their dinner menu available Thursday to Saturday 5-8 pm. read more

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Prime Roast Cafe now has breakfast items! After working for 24+ hours trying to make a deadline, I decided to treat myself to breakfast this morning. I ordered the Prime Rib Loco moco and I gotta tell you, this is probably the best loco moco Ive ever had. The prime rib is roasted to tender perfection that you can cut it without a knife. The sauce is also very flavorful compared to the usual gravy sauce you find in local loco mocos. It reminds me of the demiglaze sauce used on Japanese Hamburg Steak As for the carb, you dont get just any kind of rice, you get garlic fried rice (sinangag) ; the style you can find in many Filipino dishes. A very excellent carb to pair with the meat. As for the vegetables you get choi sum and brussel sprouts. I got my servings of vegetable for the day. Of course there's the egg which I had Sunny Side Up to help wake me up. I encourage everyone to try Prime Roast Cafe's breakfast items. read more

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A great prime rib sandwich! But what a total cluster f***! Imagine putting four Roombas in your bathroom and watching them bump into each other for 30 minutes. Maybe throw in a cat to ride on one for good measure. If it wasn't so sad, it would be insanely comical watching the employees so stressed and overwhelmed, starting a task but getting distracted and not finishing (like opening a bag but not putting the finished food into it instead spinning this way and that to refill sides, put one of three sandwiches in the panini press, slicing prime rib but not putting it into containers etc. RANT - I love Frolic but they do a huge disservice to restaurants featuring them before they hit their stride. The new businesses simply can't handle the surge of customers. The restaurant was short staffed and couldn't open at its posted hours nor could it function when it did open with wait times in excess of 30 minutes (for food that just needs to be heated or sliced). - END RANT The meal is worth the cluckery (use your imagination). Uber tender, slow cooked, thinly sliced prime rib as a panini served with a mildly hot, creamy horseradish spread, outstanding au jus (you can taste the herbs, mushroom jus, and red wine) for dipping, house made pickles, and side salad. It all works and for just $14.50, a bargain. Note: Online ordering not yet available and when they are busy, the chef tells employees not to answer the phone. Go in person and be patient. Not a great start but the food is worth the $h1t show. read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Prime rib panini - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Prepping for a blood donation in Honolulu, Hawaii... My sister happened to be visiting from Colorado and figured that she'd donate along with me during my Blood Bank of Hawaii appointment. I suggested that we eat some iron-rich food such as prime rib to increase our hemoglobin levels. She agreed! I told her about Donna O.'s recent review for Prime Roast Cafe in Downtown Honolulu. The only obstacle would be the parking. In anticipation, I ordered by phone and just parked quickly on Merchant Street. When I got to the restaurant, my order was ready! The cheerful staff made my experience a pleasant one! I took our food home in a brown paper bag and revealed the feast to the family. The Prime Rib sandwich went to brother-in-law. He hardly ever complains...lol! He gobbled it up! My sister and I devoured the Prime Rib plate and the Prime Rib panini. I think I liked the prime rib Panini the most because it was easier to eat. We had to use knife and fork to cut the juicy prime rib in the plate vs. just conveniently holding the panini and biting it. (And... Both styles of prime rib were delicious... And tender!) Thanks again to Donna O. for another great foodie adventure! Her recommendations have been spot on! read more

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It's a bit hard to see, but this Cafe is a really nice hole in the wall. I'm really glad they have takeout. Once in a while I bring home the prime rib plate for my parents. The portion and sides are generous. Service is very pleasant and courteous even when takeout. One day when I have time, I would love to eat in. read more

Great food...especially if you like prime rib! Service is great too. I wish I work closer...I would go everyday. Best desserts by the way.

This place just opened about three weeks ago and one of my work friend who loves prime rib, mentioned to me about this new place called Prime Roast Cafe. I finally got to try the prime rib panini. It comes with baby greens with a whole mustard seed vinaigrette and pickled carrots and garlic. The prime rib panini was so tender and delicious by itself but the au jus made it even better. After I finished my panini, i tried a little taste of the horseradish creme and it was not like other horseradish that I've tried before. Actually it was good but I've already finished my panini. I usually don't eat much prime rib but theirs was executed well. The French onion soup was $5.20 (not the price on the website $7.25) The soup as well was yummy and tasty even without cheese. The next day, I try the House Roasted/Carved Turkey Breast Panini and it was also delicious, moist and had a nice smokey flavor. The cranberry aioli took it to another level! The turkey was not like some places where turkey slices tends to be on the drier side. They sure know how roast their meats. Best to call and inquire about the prices. They just opened so some of the items online like their pastrami reuben sandwich were not available because they are waiting for the some ordered equipments. Breakfast too was not available yet. They have beverages and even couple special desserts available. They give a 3.5 % discount on everything for cash sales. I can't wait for the other items to be available. So far, I have enjoyed everything! The panini wasn't a thick filling sandwich, but it had just enough filling and it was so memorable. Quality over quantity! This place is in the old Kai Coffee location. It's across Central Pacific Bank and Aloha Beer -Downtown. It's on South King Street of the Arcade Building between Alakea and Richards Street. Thanks for reading my review. =) read more

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Excellent food!!! The most authentic onion soup I've had on island!! I'll be back to try more!! read more

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I work Downtown and came here for lunch today. Everything sounded good but I settled on the prime Rib Panini. It was YUMMY! I would definitely get this sammich again! The sandwiches themselves appear to be premade and prepped in the front glass case. Toasted to order, the butter the bread and place in the panini press. Great way to save time and it still tasted fresh. It came with a side salad and pickled carrots and garlic, which I am almost certain are pickled in house because they are that crisp and good. Also served with Au jus and creamy horseradish- it's just a delicious meal. I want to try the prime rib Cesar salad and the prime rib meal soon, too! Great place overall. read more

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This is a great lunch spot in downtown. Super friendly staff and the food is DELISH. You're probably wondering where this place is located (because I did), and per the map you'll probably wander down Merchant Street, then walk through a long hallway full of eateries... pro-tip: just go to the corner of Alakea & King, across the street from CPB, and you'll see the door. Pros: -The food is super good... the cuts or prime rib are flavorful and tender! -You can order online and skip the wait... definitely a huge plus!! -The staff is very friendly and helpful when figuring out what to order... I'd honestly say to just order the plate. Haha Cons: -The Apple Tartin is great BUT would love it if it were warm... like I have to microwave it so it's nice, warm, and Ooey-gooey! -The French Dip... so good BUT I was still hungry. Haha I thought it could be more filled with beef. -Only other thing would be the utensils... I know we can't have to awesome plastic ones anymore but that's the only other thing I can think of for improvement. read more

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Wow! What a find! Super high quality at reasonable price. Everyday the menu changes. Good coffee too. Service with a smile and indoor seating. read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Salmon N/Z - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The owners are friendly and helpful! I have food allergies and the chef talked with me and he created a plate that was delicious! The Apple tart was amazing! This was a delightful find while searching for a local place to enjoy a coffee! The coffee is good too! read more

Food was delicious! The price was just right! It's been a while since I had prime rib, and this was spot on! I ordered the sterling crusted prime rib of beef and the crispy smoked Kurabota pork belly. Both items were very delicious! I enjoyed my meal very much! read more

Food was excellent and service was friendly and welcoming. Will definitely come back when we're in the area.

We stopped in for lunch on 7/30/25. We could see they were busy, but they showed us to the table and menu's followed. We ordered and the ambience and food took us to Paris in the 1960's. I was in a wonderful bistro with a a Reuben sandwich and perfect potato salad. My son ordered the hamburger, it was not any burger, the burger meal was classic, fried potatoes and the burger was a great patty with all the fixings grilled to perfection. The entire meal was supper and very well done on all levels. We will be going back, a big shout out to the server Chloe who was great and the Chef Ernesto who made a the meal to perfection. 5 read more

Support your local restaurants! Prime roast cafe is a prime example of a small local business with big flavors and great food. The prime rib is the best bar none! The potatoes, whether mashed or grilled, are sooo yummy. For you non meat eaters, the salmon is also excellent and won't make you feel left out of the meat fest. Apple tartine is a great way to end the meal, so save room! read more

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Outstanding prime rib, little pricy but worth it as an occasional treat for yourself. When we went there the owner came out from the kitchen (he's also the chef) to thank us for our patronage. The prime rib was as good as any fine dining room I've ever been to. read more

Sit down dinner service on a Wednesday. I was surprised to see upscale style evening food at an extremely reasonable price! Quite the difference of offerings compared to the day menu. We were first served toasted house made focaccia slices with their olive oil spiced balsamic dip, and pickled onions, carrot and grapes. This comes with the meals and we were already impressed. And then the entrees... Helloooooooo prime rib! Mmmm! Broke da mouth! Creamy horseradish so good I couldn't get enough of it. And the duck confit, fall off the bone so tender. The saffron lemon rice was excellent. All the other sides, the potato and vegetable de jour, were delicious. Portions are generous, so we had to take the rest home. We wanted dessert but will have to definitely come back another time for that. And to try out their other items. Service from Lori (not sure of the spelling of her name) was extremely attentive and friendly. She gets five stars too! Seriously, check this place out. It has my votes all around. Parking at post office, street parking, or municipal lots (walking distance). read more

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Food was delicious! I had the French Dip and the chef made a special veggie sandwich for my husband. The service was excellent, everyone was very friendly and kind. The setting was pleasant. Go there! read more

This is the place to get the beef. Portions are huge. 2 people could definitely share the prime rib. Cute industrial look inside with a few tables. Marco was the cashier and was super friendly and informative about the food. Kyle was the cook and the food was superb! read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Prime rib Philly cheesesteak - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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No customers in the store at 11am and the door was still locked. They see me struggling and let me in. They were busy packing up take out orders. No problem. I wait a few minutes and place my order. Prime rib plate, all veg. Wait was a little under 15 mins. Got my food and headed back to my office. Everyone warned me that the place was no good and the roast is overcooked, tough, and dry. The photos from other people looked amazing though so I had to at least give them a shot right? So I get back to my office and sit down to show off my $35 lunch. Wow. I couldn't believe my eyes and actually burst out laughing. How could anyone put this on a plate and think. Yep. That's good to go. It was so overcooked it was completely gray. My mouth immediately dried up just looking at it. Comically bad. The veggies were good, but sorry, no chance I'm going back here. read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Prime rib plate all veg. Overcooked beyond belief. - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

OMG! what a delightful delicious find!!! If you love Prime Rib (and I do) this lovely small cafe will be a "must go to" every time you're in town! We had a French dip which came with a fresh green salad. It had grapes and an orange slice which complimented the spring greens and the most delicious house made Balsamic vinaigrette dressing ever! And I can't stop RAVING about the roast. Sliced perfectly, (and generously!) on top of a delicious toasted roll so fresh I dipped it alone in the su jus and sopped up that deliciousness too!! Served also with a perfectly prepared horseradish. I had to try the desert a "mini" crème brûlée . As you can imagine by now it was silky and smooth and a sweet crusty top! I plan to have the apple tarts next time! It looked awesome too! Since it was a holiday they were not busy although I imagine during the workweek that's not true at all! But I'd wait in line GLADLY for this one!! They have many things on the menu that cover breakfast and dinner as well and since I'm in town a couple more weeks I plan to try as many things as possible! Hubby says he's sticking by the Prime Roast in all forms! Go TASTE EAT. you will not be sorry!! The chef and his staff were so kind and welcoming! That alone was as selling point for me! Enjoy! read more

This place is WONDERFUL! Everything made with so much love and care. Each time I come, the food is amazing, and the service is lovely. Try their Butter Mochi - like a delicate pudding. read more

First off my rating "should have" been a 5 star-except for the flimsy cardboard takeout container. I ordered the salmon with saffron infused rice, mixed veggies and a caper infused cream sauce-all of which ended up in the bag due to a leaking container. I am confident that if I ate there, the rating would change. But if you're gonna charge $30 for a "plate lunch", it should come in a better container. Imagine the surprise of my client when we opened the recyclable container and saw that the sauce, some capers and some tomatoes had escaped. The prime rib panini did better, but the leftovers should be put in a ziplock bag, which increases the amount of trash necessary to store this dish. The staff were super attentive, as always and the chef came out to thank me, a nice touch nowadays. So bring your own takeout containers if you're ordering here. read more

What a great idea. Beat the rush, get the end piece, and custom order a slice with eggs for breakfast. read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Eggs and prime for breakfast, I'll see you tomorrow. - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing! French dip was not just the top part of the prime rib like other places but the cut was what you would get from a buffet! I will be back for sure! read more

got the french dip, because i didnt feel like a slab of meat with potatoes generous portion of fresh cut prime rib (they do it right at the front counter) very fatty though (i mean it is prime rib) tons of flavorful crust (on the prime rib) it's seasoned really well. prime was the perfect temperature and very tender. while the menu offers no explanation of the dishes, the sandwich came with a small side of field greens, and some slightly spicy pickled veggies. all in all it was really really tasty, and i'd definitely go back. only downside was that they gave me zero utensils. and since i had no idea the sandwich came with anything, it didnt occur to me to have to ask for a fork. LUCKILY though, my coworker had an extra chopsticks that he found in his backpack, otherwise i wouldve had to eat the salad with my fingers. read more

Prime Roast Cafe - French dip - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Visited this place for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Located in Downtown Honolulu along King Street, about 20ft after crossing Alakea Street on the ocean side. Need to find street parking which is pretty hard during the work week. They have a few bar top style seats inside and a few tables in the back hallway. I heard this place served Prime Rib so We decided to give it a try. Plate comes with potatoes and mix vegetables with arugula under the meat. The plate was really good. The prime rib is really flavorful. The only negative comment I would give is, the slice was really thin, barely a half inch thick. Make it an inch thick and it would be perfect! read more

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A really good friend of mine recently recommended this little shop as the prime rib was suuuper tender. My group and I decided to check this place out as another friend from Australia was visiting. All of our first times! It's located next to Jojo's Kitchen and Podmore, on the other side of Alakea Steak, on Merchant St. There's only paid street parking around the area which is a nightmare. The rate is $3 for an hour. YIKES. Typical for downtown but ridiculous compared to other states. I got the Traditional Handcarved French Dip and so did two friends. It came with the dip, salad, pickled vegetables, and horseradish. Not bad! The prime rib was really tender! The bread used was the kind that didn't hurt the roof of my mouth either. But the sandwich itself was kind of bland. Thankfully, there was horseradish I could add to the sandwich and then use the dip to give it a little more flavor. Still pretty bland LOL. But I guess we're mainly paying for the tenderness of the meat instead of the flavor! My boyfriend got the Prime Rib Philly Cheesesteak and the last friend got the Sterling Silver Herb Prime Rib. The philly cheesteak was delicious! Soooo much flavor and the amount of cheese just woozing out. YUM. This was really good! However, my boyfriend got a stomach bug from it for the next few days... But I was totally fine, so not too sure if it was from the food or just him. My friend really liked her prime rib too. There were TWO huge slabs of meat that she could not finish in the end. Super tender too! Great place to check out for different varieties of prime rib! I recommend the Philly cheesesteak for the amazing flavor (hopefully, no stomach bug for you too!). read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Prime Rib platter (bottom) and French Dip (top) - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had to come back to try other selections. So I went with the turkey panini. Oh man it was better than the French dip! Perfectly smoked, juicy and the toasted bread with the aioli sauce was Ono! The salad again was great with the pickled carrots and onions. Sorry I Was planning on taking pics but after opening it up I couldn't resist. It did not last very long. Every bite was.... You know.... Now I have to try the prime rib panini. I still plan on trying that prime rib Philly cheesesteak, but on a day when I just need some comfort food. I would highly recommend calling in your order as I was able to just walk in pay and go! If there was a 4.5 I would have given them that. Need to leave some room for the next time but so far SO ONO! read more

Out of curiosity I stopped by this place and got a lunch plate. The food is absolutely delicious and of the highest quality. Yes, truly DELICIOUS!!!! ONO!!!! DELECTABLE!!!! And what made it even better was the staff. I was welcomed when I entered and I was thanked when I left. Incomparable!! A hidden gem indeed. read more

The $23 prime rib dish they offer was too much for what I was in the mood for at the time. So I opted for their lunch special which was a $15 beef bourguignon, garlic fried rice and vegetable plate. Not worth $15 based on the portion size but it tasted good enough. Stick to what the other reviewers are talking about, which seems to be the pricier $23 dish and maybe the $13 panini. Had 2 people In front of me order a panini. I'll probably come here when I'm ready to splurge more bucks on the prime rib plate. read more

Prime Roast Cafe - beef bourguignon lunch special for $15 - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to Prime Roast Cafe to pick up lunch, fairly new place that I haven't tried. Will definitely be back as I know they will only get better! So.... PROS: - Flavor is spot on! - Daily Specials, I wanted to try the reuben but not on the menu that day - creamy horseradish was so good - they have desserts too - Prime rib cheesesteak was just so tasty and filling CONS: - waited 18-20 minutes - panini was a bit light on meat and not very filling - loved the pickled veggies, but 2 carrots and 2 cucumber slices? read more

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My boyfriend and I are always looking for new places for lunch in downtown and this place recently popped up. They took over the location of where Kai coffee used to be across the street of Central Pacific bank on south king street. We both ordered the prime rib panini and it was delicious. What a good portion of prime rib and toasted to perfection. It comes with a side of au jus, horseradish, green salad and pickled carrots. I'm definitely coming back to try the other sandwiches and plates on their menu. Tip: Pay cash for a slight discount :) read more

Prime Roast Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii