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    The Dotted Line

    3.7 (63 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Basque Cheesecake
    Arynn I.

    I've heard about "the restaurant at the AC Marriott" but I finally got to come here for lunch with some co-workers. I was really excited about the food choices and have to come back so I can try more things. We started out the Taste of Aloha platter, which has a great sampling of appetizers: Karaage chicken, mandoo, huli huli filet tips, sweet potato chips and ahi dip. There was 6 of us but there was only 3 mandoo so it was a first to grab kinda thing. I didn't ask about getting an extra side order of mandoo so we could each have a piece. Fail on us. I liked everything on the sampler platter, especially the karaage chicken which I would consider to get as an entree. On this occasion I got the New York Strip. I was going back and forth between that and the wagyu burger (because I wanted fries) but I was super intrigued at the potato pave. I learned about a new dish! The potato pave is scalloped potatoes layered and pressed and baked so basically a potato lasagne. It was really good though! I also liked that there was some vegetable on the plate so I didn't feel too much like a meatasaurus. I always get my beef cooked medium and this was perfect. Because there was six of us, we told each other to eat as food was dropped off so it was hot. I made sure to save room for dessert so we ordered a couple of the cheesecakes to share on the table which was just the right amount. After eating all my plate and appetizers, I don't think I could have handled a whole dessert myself and I don't like to waste. Our service was great, our food was delicious and the vibe of this place was quiet and professional so it makes a great place to have lunch with colleagues. I know some of mine have been here for pau hana so one day I'll join but for now, I'm down to stick to lunch.

    Menu 7/6/26
    Michelle S.

    Staying at this hotel in I have $35 food credit which is part of the mandatory Resort fee. So decided to eat dinner here and so glad I did because the appetizer seen in this picture phenomenal! I wish I actually had gotten two orders one for dinner and one for my appetizer. I got the Chinese chicken salad which I forgot to take a picture of which was good but this Crudo is so good that I wish I had two orders of that instead of an order of a salad. The waitress is super friendly, checked on me a bunch of times refilling my water without asking. I think the prices are fair for the portion size. Nicely decorated lots of varied seating. Because it's part of a bar it's pretty loud with the music that is blasting from the speakers. But otherwise a good choice if you are in the hotel.

    Terry K.

    Located in the AC Hotel (Marriott run) is The Dotted Line. For as long as they've been open I've not stopped in mainly because it is located smack in the center of downtown Honolulu and PARKING is a definite no-no. But this visit was on a Sunday with street parking and it was quiet as downtown Honolulu is busy on the weekdays for the most part. The majority of patrons were hotel guests. Anyway, here is my story They have happy hour from 3-6pm DAILY. They have a menu, limited but decent They have a full bar and almost every adult beverage can be converted to a mocktail Make reservations just in case I'm mistaken. High top, table and lounge seats available. If you are there on the weekday and it's for Happy Hour, then I recommend the table tops which face Bishop Street. Why? It's a great place to people watch PS- keep your eye out for their participation in Honolulu's Restaurant Week

    Taste of Aloha
    Kyra K.

    Happy hour with a lovely crew! Thank you to my dear friends for taking us to The Dotted Line for our last evening. We arrived at the start of happy hour to a quiet, clean, and spacious restaurant. Located within the AC Hotel, the restaurant is modern, chic, and definitely emulates downtown vibes. Plenty of tables for all party sizes plus seating at the bar. Service was kind and courteous. We got the Taste of Aloha to share and the Kona Kampachi Crudo. Everything tasted great and the platter was the perfect portion for our happy hour tastings! We also took advantage of the deals for drinks too. For those in town, I recommend The Dotted Line for their pau hana! Nice deals and nice service. Come here with a group, you're bound to have a great time! Parking is street or garages only. Mahalo Terry K., Mitzi A., and Peter C. for a fab time!

    Chinese Roast Pork Crunch Salad
    Suri S.

    Encouraged to come here for Restaurant Week and the $32 three-course menu is honestly a steal. Portions are extremely generous, you won't leave hungry. I would rate 3.5, but rounded up to 4 strictly due to Restaurant week price. Service was very attentive, and the space is surprisingly swanky for a hotel. Located inside AC hotel, street parking only. Elegant, modern, comfortable without trying too hard. The live music added a nice touch to our date night. Started with the Chinese Roast Pork Crunch Salad: fresh greens, roast pork, cabbage, mandarin, sprouts, cucumber. Huge portion. Ingredients were fresh and the pork had good flavor, but the mango vinaigrette didn't quite keep up with the size of the salad. A bit more dressing would have balanced it out. We shared so we could try everything. Entrées: 1) Golden Szechuan Noodles with Shrimp: perfectly cooked look fun noodles with a peanut-mala sauce and bok choy. Solid dish, but I wanted more of that signature Szechuan heat and numbing spice. The garlic shrimp were plump, well-cooked, and nicely seasoned. 2) Fresh Island Catch: the rice and kosho cream sauce were fragrant and comforting. The fish leaned overcooked, though the flavors around it helped make up for that. Dessert: the Basque cheesecake and dark chocolate truffles were the right portion after such big mains. Rich, small bites with salted whipped cream that tied everything together. Overall: generous portions, attentive service, great ambiance, and impressive value for Restaurant Week. A few execution misses, but plenty of highlights. Still worth coming back to explore the regular menu or pau hana for discounted food/drinks.

    Dan A.

    If you're downtown Honolulu looking for a nice happy hour spot, don't sleep on the Dotted line. It's at AC Hotel. Inviting ambiance - typical of a hotel bar. Service was good at the bar. Happy hour deals are good. Tried a few items. All were good but the chips that came with the ceviche were a bit stale. I would prefer taro chips instead. Otherwise, we enjoyed everything else. Limited draft selection but we went for the wine. They do have a speakeasy. I'll have to come back for that next time.

    Bar
    Sharon H.

    Came here to celebrate our awesome hard-working Admin, and had a reserved table just inside the entrance doors for our large party. Happily found two vegan entrees on the menu and split with my colleague the hummus wrap and tofu sando with truffle fries. Tofu was crispy fried but lacked any flavor, so it was just so-so. The hummus wrap was packed with veggies and at least had some flavor from the garlic in the hummus. The real star was the truffle fries, but to be honest, I've never had a French fry that I didn't like. Everyone seemed to enjoy their lunches including our Admin who has the bahn mi sandwich. Total for my portion of the lunch was just over $25. Only small downside was the barstool seating and thick table so my purse hangar couldn't fit and my backpack ended up hanging awkwardly off my chair. Still, this is a nice option for a sit-down business lunch in downtown with its modern ambience and prime location at the corner of Bishop and Hotel.

    chinese roast pork crunch salad which
    Tiana H.

    food - we had the restaurant week $32/person course, which included an appetizer, entree, and dessert. we got the chinese roast pork crunch salad, fresh catch, szechuan noodle and garlic shrimp, basque cheesecake and chocolate truffles. overall, every single dish was perfectly balanced and so yummy! this was such a great deal for the portions we got as well. definitely would come back again to try their regular menu. service: all the workers were very friendly and our server provided us with great and quick service :) ambiance: this is a lounge/bar/restaurant below a hotel in downtown, so there were a lot of guests as well as office pau hana groups. the interior is very clean, new and inviting! parking was a little tricky, but we were able to street park pretty close.

    Wagyu burger with truffle fries!

    Kim and Cliff KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK and made my birthday dinner so special. The food? phenomenal. Flavorful. This is such a hidden gem. Thank you again for such a great experience Kim and Cliff! We will be back soon!!

    If I could rate this a 0 I would. I was so exited to try the new girl dinner which has been all over social media. Just to get ceaser salad with MAYONNAISE. Chicken nuggets are soggy with what tastes like sour cream. Usually I'd never leave a review and just take it on the chin but wow. 40 dollars for a disgrace of a meal. Super gross. Don't recommend. Edit- just tried the marshmallow which was so gross and a terrible texture Only thing I like is the hello kitty lollipop they give you from the gas station.

    Storefront... on Bishop Street in downtown Honolulu
    Nadine C.

    Snack in Downtown, Honolulu, Hawaii... We were actually looking for dessert, but since it was late in the afternoon, all they had left was chocolate cake. I was thinking that I could do it... and trying to talk myself into it... However, as I scanned the menu at The Dotted Line, I saw Beet Salad... one of my favorite things to eat! I had to have it! Yay! Located on the ground level of the AC Hotel Honolulu, The Dotted Line is an elegant, spacious restaurant/bar. It's on the left side of Bishop Street - at the Hotel Street corner. We parked for free in metered street stalls since it was a Sunday. Service by Kim was excellent. She saw us taking photos outside, opened the door for us, and welcomed us in! Friendly and conversational, Kim was very professional and efficient, even though it was only her third day on the job! We got glasses of water which Kim filled without our having to ask! When my Beet Salad arrived, Irene noticed that it was in the "dry" side and asked for more dressing. Kim brought it without hesitation! The Beet Salad was mostly arugula with four goat cheese balls that were lightly crispy on the outside. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing matched the beets well! I'm so glad that we had a chance to dine here! It was one of my bookmarks! I wouldn't mind returning again on a Sunday!

    Irene M.

    Just my vibe... You'll see that I use the dotted line in everything I do...in my reviews, text and even my notes as the indirect and simplicity of it expresses my viewpoint just the say I love it and this restaurant is exactly that as well. As many doors closes in these parts of chinatown and downtown this one remains open and though it would be the place for us to chill and relax with something sweet perhaps and to my surprise we did just the opposite. Walking in the first spot you see is the bar which is nice and had the football game playing where neighboring folks know and are planted there watching it all but the real draw for me was the rest of the layout is more of a lounging vibe with plushy chairs and even a sofa I really enjoyed the orange swivel chair and the timing of happy hour (daily 3pm-6pm) though the end of the week had many of the items unavailable all mentioned by our server Kim who was knowledgeable and told us right upfront before my final decision. It was the Szechuan Noodles per her recommendation and I already was eyeing it and this dish is filled with veggies (carrots, baby boy Choy, sprouts) with the crunch of cashews is yummy but it did pack an impressive heat along with the flavorful sauce it was a hearty dish and enjoyed it very much. I absolutely love the vibe here though parking is valet there are lots of options throughout the area and will definitely be back for the happy hour menu as it's pretty impressive and unique along with the seating as I got lost and had no idea of the time spent there. Thank you!

    Val S.

    Had lunch at The Dotted Line which is located at the AC Hotel in Downtown Honolulu. Reservations are easy to make via Open Table. Staff was friendly and the set up is nice. I got the MISO YUZU SALMON which comes with, Bok Choy, Yuzu Miso Glaze, Togarashi, and Ginger Scallion Rice. The miso and yuzu paired very well and when you add in the ginger scallion rice, it was delicious. I had no leftovers and cleaned my plate. For dessert, my bf and I shared the dark chocolate cake. It was sweet, but good. Next time I am going to try the lobster roll.

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    The food is good. But if you don't have a lot of time this place is not for you. The servers are really friendly.

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    Everything about the food here is first class, including the service in ambience. I especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet.

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    Fete

    Fete

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    My mom's friend recommended Fete and it was the best meal we had on our trip! I made a reservation…read moreon Open Table and we were seated as soon as we checked in. Our waitress, Alyssa (sp?), was terrific - friendly, energetic, and gave great recommendations. When Alyssa came to take our drink orders, I asked if the mai tai could be made on the sweeter said. She said it couldn't but gave me other recommendations when I asked for drinks that are on the sweeter side. One of those drinks was the meringue di cerdo, which is a drink version of lemon meringue pie (my fave!) and it was perfectly lemony and more on the sweeter side. My mom got an elderflower drink, which she said was just ok. I got the Cioppino and quinoa cakes. The cioppino had a rich seafood flavor that I haven't seen in other versions of the dish I've tried. It came with toast with romanesco sauce. The sauce had a kick without being overly spicy. The quinoa cakes had a similar taste and texture to falafel and were topped with avocado. They were delicious but a little bit on the heavy side. My mom got the beet salad and the cavatappi with sausage, both of which were specials. Though I didn't try the pasta, I did try some of the beet salad. Beets were cooked well. We loved the crispy shallots. We were full so no room for dessert! Only downside was the noise as we were first seated but it seemed to quiet down during our time at Fete. Would recommend/return!

    It was our first time dining here last night (7/11) and what a gem of a restaurant! Chris was our…read moreserver and let us know the specials of the day. He described everything with such care that it was hard not to order everything! I'd highly recommend a reservation as there was not an empty table the entire two hours we were there. The restaurant is on the smaller side so it can get quite loud but our table had great conversations and a overall lovely time. Appetizer: We ordered the konpachi hush puppies (apologies, they had a nicer name but this is how they were described to us) and they were delicious! I'm not a lover of fish, but these were so flavorful and the sauce paired perfectly with it. Drinks: I had the meringue di cedri to drink and it was akin to a lemon drop (10/10) it was sippable and lasted my whole meal. Husband had the Hana Koa Rice Breaker, which is one of his favorites as its smooth and pairs well with honestly anything. Entree: You will be missing out if you don't get the lemon risotto. I ordered it with the prosciutto and it may be one of the best meals I've had in Hawaii. The zucchini is done two ways in it: diced to be mixed in with the risotto and thinly sliced and grilled on top of the risotto. The panko crumbs on top really solidified the plate for me as top tier as risotto can get to be boring to eat after a few bites as they can lack texture, but not this risotto! Every bite was a journey and it was a very filling meal. My husband ordered the Korean steak and said it was better than some of the local steakhouses we had gone to. Our friend ordered the spaghetti carbonara and enjoyed it as well. Dessert: We were encouraged to try the Rocky Road ice cream and decided it was a must have when you visit. It was creamy, rich and delectable. We also opted to try the dessert special of the evening which was a Lilikoi cheesecake with a chocolate mousse. The cheesecake had a sour tang to it and the chocolate mousse partner with it to balance it out so it wasn't overly sweet. We loved it and I know in a few days we'll be craving this meal all over again!

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    Dining room and Bar at Fete
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    Livestock Tavern

    Livestock Tavern

    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    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!!!

    Ordered several different things and shared it with my husband. The blue crabcakes were tasty, the…read morescallop and mushroom risotto was just okay and a bit on the watery side and didn't have that much risotto. I am not accustomed to risotto being watery. The smoked octopus was sliced in pieces that were too thick and a little too chewy and the andouille sausage and black pepper overpowered the dish. Ordered the bourbon and bone marrow mostly for the presentation. It was WAAAY too rich and needed more bread to go with it. They should've served it with bread that wasn't buttered because the buttered bread even though tasty by itself was just too rich in combination with all of that bone marrow. The dish needed more balance. The ice cream sundae was unremarkable. Would have preferred it served with a choice of hot fudge or the caramel drizzle and since it was plain vanilla ice cream they could've drizzled a lot more caramel over it. The waitress did bring us more nuts when we asked, but they were busy at the time and she was the only server so it took her a while to get to us, and the ice cream was pretty melted by the time she delivered. We got there when they opened at 5 PM and they had two servers at that time. The place wasn't busy so it seemed like they had enough help for the amount of tables that were being seated. An hour and a half later, though, one server was missing (possibly taking a lunch break) and the only server remaining at several big parties to take care of which slowed down her responsiveness to the other smaller tables like ours. The music playing in the background seemed to fit the environment and was pleasant to listen to. It's a pretty casual atmosphere. The prices for what you get are a bit on the high end. Probably wouldn't go back unless someone else is paying. We didn't feel too bad this time because we had a gift certificate which covered most of our bill. Maybe we were choosing all the wrong items and should have just stuck to ordering meat dishes, which they might be better at making (with a name like Livestock). You'll have to check this place out yourself and see if they do a better job with meat and if the prices for those dishes are more reasonable. I gave this place four stars instead of three because the servers were friendly, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the food was mostly okay (tasty enough and filling).

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    Smith & Kings

    Smith & Kings

    4.1
    (669 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    My favorite go to ! I'm here at least 4 times a month! I enjoy every thing as a picky eater and so…read moreis my son the drinks are amazing and the environment is very family friendly! The staff/employees are amazing! There's even board games to play !

    Been here a couple of times when we're downtown for a show at Hawai`i theater. They're ok for what…read morethey do, in a unique older building, but unfortunately, this last time was not even up to that level of service. Waited over ten minutes to even get greeted and was not sure if this would cause us to miss happy hour. I did see one of the servers more focused on a baby in a carrier then waiting on tables. When our server finally came, different from the baby lady, we had to ask for menus but knew we needed to order a couple of HH food items cause it will take a while. They were out of Stella so settled for a Japanese Pilsner, which was surprisingly better than expected. Daughter ordered their Mac and cheese with chix. Sad to say it took a long time to get our food and had to constantly look back attempting to get our server's attention for refills of my beer and checking on when our food order would arrive. Daughter commented we should have sat at the bar. They seemed to get beverage orders much quicker and I imaging food as well. If there is a next time, sitting at the bar is the plan. Better yet, find a better place with better service.

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    Local Joe

    Local Joe

    4.6
    (626 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    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!

    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.

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    Liliha Bakery

    Liliha Bakery

    3.7
    (2.4k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    What can't you like? Simple, delicious, ono Hawaiian food with amazing pastries!…read more Get the guava plantation iced tea and if you don't order an entree (ie garlic fried rice, kimchi fried rice, etc.) you DON'T automatically get a butter roll, but you want one. Trust me. Get their jelly to go as well (by the pastries). Kitchen messed up our order. We got kimchi fried rice instead of the garlic but it was quickly fixed! Definitely get SPAM as your meat. It's quintessentially Hawai'i. For dessert, grab a coco puff or chocolate cream puff (or two, or three...) for to-go. Their other desserts are quite as exciting, imo. Overall, I think their breakfast is the best bet and their fried rice is also great. Huge bowls of saimin as well. Where they get iffy is lunch/dinner like fried chicken, prime rib, etc. They do make a good (and HUGE) BLT on a croissant. Can't miss this! In between East and westbound Nimitz next to Tokyo Joe's steakhouse. Parking is around all four sides of the building but can be hard to find a space during busy hours (9-11am).

    It's been a while, but I picked up a friend at the airport and she took me out to lunch. I've been…read moreon the fence about Liliha because the last time I went, the waffle didn't taste the same. I don't know. The waffle has always been my favorite. We just got eggs and portuguese sausage. I did get the kimchi fried rice which was good. Our first table was in direct line with the AC and it was like we were sitting in the wind. When we moved to the counter, the heat from the kitchen was an issue. I don't know. It just seemed like we just needed to eat and jet. Our server was nice.

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    Toasted roll with raspberry sweet spread
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    Nami Kaze

    Nami Kaze

    4.5
    (801 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    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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