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    The Row Kaka'ako

    3.5 (41 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE ROW KAKA'AKO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The Row Kaka'ako at night
    Wonho L.

    I was in Waikiki for a short work trip, and The Row came up during my search to find a place to drink and smoke a cigar. TL:DR - If you are looking for a good selection of bottles, great service, good price, and place to smoke a cigar (especially if you bring your own), do not think twice about visiting The Row Kaka'ako Location : it's right in the middle of a courtyard of a business office building. It's surrounded by restaurants with variety of offering, but they tend to close a bit early. It's fully outdoor but has a bit of cover. Drinks/Services/Vibe : I thought the overall selection was pretty good. For this size of a bar, in the middle of a building, I was expecting much less. They offer some pretty good selections of bottles at pretty good price. All the employees I interacted with were fantastic; tentative, positive, and just very positive. Cigars : While there are few other places to smoke cigars near by, I couldn't find any location reasonable. I tend to travel with my own cigars and I just wanted to find a bar where I can smoke. Unfortunately, there's no such place in Waikiki. At The Row Kaka'ako, you can bring your own cigars and enjoy. If you didn't bring cigars with you? no problem. They have a small, yet solid selection of cigars available. Etc : There was a public Wi-Fi with decent speed, which I used to get some work done while I was having a nice smoke. Bathroom is near by and pretty clean for a public one. End note: I will definitely be visiting The Row Kaka'ako next time I'm in the town.

    Jon Fia's bday party!
    Vince I.

    Row Bar Kaka'ako is a great spot for those looking to relax outdoors with a drink and soak in the lively atmosphere of Honolulu's Waterfront Plaza. The open-air setup means you're getting fresh breezes rather than A/C, which works perfectly for Hawaii's weather--just be mindful of the cigar-friendly vibe, which adds a unique touch but might not be for everyone. TVs all around make it an ideal place to catch a game or big sporting event, and parking is straightforward with options for both street and garage parking.[yelp +3] What really stands out is how flexible Row Bar is about food: you're welcome to bring in outside bites, whether it's from nearby Mexican spots or poke shops, since the bar itself serves strictly drinks these days. The staff are known for being friendly, and regulars rave about the easygoing atmosphere--especially for after-work meetups, casual hangs with friends, or blowing off steam over happy hour deals.[tripadvisor +2] If you're a cigar enthusiast, this is one of the best spots in Honolulu to enjoy a stick alongside your favorite beer or cocktail. Keep in mind, service can be hit or miss, especially when it gets busy, but the crowd is diverse and there's always something interesting happening--whether it's vendor collabs, sports giveaways, or local live music.[wanderlog +2] Overall, Row Bar Kaka'ako is a laid-back outdoor hangout worth checking out for its casual, dog-friendly vibe, solid drink choices, and cigar-friendly niche--just don't expect a full food menu or super speedy service when they're packed.

    Empty bottle of beer , wish they had modelos though
    recko k.

    Stopped by on my way to a club in Chinatown to have a beer get the night started . Great location easy parking very chill spot . Open air bar , tvs for sports and fights . Great service bartender was awesome heard Claudia was a great server .

    Chicken wings (Parmesan garlic)
    Crystal R.

    Located in the middle of restaurant row is this cute little bar perfect for those pau hana (after work) pow wows with your fellow colleagues. The whole venue is placed outdoors where you can either lounge at the tables or sit directly at the bar to unwind and watch some tv. Service here is great. The staff are very chill, friendly, and easy to talk to. It is just the perfect way to just relax after a stressful work day. The food was pretty delicious. Although my friend and I arrived to the venue a little later in the night (around 7ish), there weren't that much of a selection as they had a little over 5 items that were sold out by the time we got there. We ended up ordering a plate of loaded fries with cheese, bacon, tomatoes and green onion. The fries were waffle cut which was perfect to catch all that toppings. The order came out quickly; perfectly cooked and well balanced with the creaminess of the cheese topping. We also ordered the wings (comes in 6) with the parmesan garlic dry rub. Wings were cooked perfectly and packed in a lot of savory flavor that made you want to eat more. Since it was a wine preferred night, we opted for the house glass of sauvignon blanc which was quite delicious. I would definitely come back here to try out the menu and unwind after a day in the office. And definitely come earlier to get a better selection of food.

    Ann N.

    Beers on tap are still around $6. The biggest change is that there are no more food options as Tamira's pulled out. You can bring your own food. So if you're ok with drinking, smoking cigars (we are) and watching a game on the screen, this is the place for you.

    Libations
    Telly L.

    The Row at Kaka'ako is the only open-air bar on Oahu that allows cigar smokers to puff in peace! Hoon & Nick provide exceptional service & hospitality every time I stop by, making it feel like a home away from home. Good times, thank you!

    Midori Sour & Old Fashion
    Crystal L.

    They take reservations for large parties! Outdoor bar, with lots of tables for big parties. Drinks come with lots of ice. Majority of our group said our drinks tasted watered down. Midori sour ($8) taste only like sour juice and water. Service is good, large parties are harder but they were great with starting and closing tabs.

    Happy hour prices and what they tried to charge me without notice.

    ** DO NOT GO THERE ** 1) we had reservations for 4pm. Early yeah! Intentions to get drunk! Neva happen. First waitress. Young girl. Service sucked. 2) now there's 8 of us there. New young guy. Had to tell him how we've been waiting an hour for drinks and food. 3) he brings our bill. Everything is a $1 or $2 more than the happy hour menu he gave us. So his explanation is prices went up. The menus are old but our system has the new prices. 4) I'm like. Seriously. You want me to pay for something that costs more than what you present me? I said. I should call the police. Brent the manager giggled. Yeah giggle bro! You stand there and want to take my money. Seriously. All our checks had the wrong prices and no one knew the prices went up. He kept saying. The menus are still at the printers. I'm also filing a complaint with the BBB. This is highway robbery to expect consumers to pay more that what should of been honored on the menu placed on our table. To end it. I still tipped the dumbasses. Picture for evidence. As he took all the menus away from our table.

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    Great atmosphere and I love the fact that there is a place for us to enjoy smoking cigars and whiskey.

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    The service was incredible! The best ice cubes around if you're an ice girl hahahah. Chill vibes and great music!

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    Emi and Chloe were a lot of fun and exemplary service professionals!!! Everything about this place screams Aloha!!!

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    Do not go here. Ordered the chicken burger and there was no chicken in the burger. That's as terrible as a restaurant can get.

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    Order a chicken salad and they forgot the chicken. That's as terrible as a restaurant can get.

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    Ordered a Cocktail and there was no Cock in it. That's as terrible as a restaurant can get.

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    Ask the Community - The Row Kaka'ako

    So y'all were closed in Mon-Wednesday are y'all still open?

    Yes we will resume normal business hours this Saturday 4/1. We apologize for the inconvenience.

    Is it dog-friendly?

    Yes

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    Review Highlights - The Row Kaka'ako

    But this bar was fun, has TVs everywhere so you can see and hear whatever you may be watching for a big sporting event, and I believe they allowed people to bring in outside food.

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