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Hukilau Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

Hukilau Honolulu

4.0
4
25 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaiian
1088 Bishop St, Executive Centre Hotel, Honolulu, HI 96813

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Hukilau was founded by three guys from Hawaii who were homesick for the local-style food they grew up on and the relaxed and festive island feel of places back in Hawai'i.

Kurt (Kapa'a, Kauai), Al (Ewa Beach, Oahu) and Eric (Hilo, Hawai'i) created the Hukilau and infused it with a taste of each of the three islands and the spirit of Aloha. Soon they were joined by Rodney Park, who added even more flavor.

At the Hukilau, you will be transported back to your favorite "plate-lunch" restaurant in small town Hawai'i, you will hear the strummings of live Hawaiian music like "uncle" used to play at family gatherings, and you will also be able to order tropical cocktails just like at the bars on Waikiki.

E komo mai!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian, American, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–7:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kawehi Haug
  • Catering
    Contact us for your next catering event and we'll be happy to create the perfect event for your next corporate event or office party, birthdays, graduations and wedding receptions. We can customize and design your menu to fit your particular needs and budget, providing you with the best quality food and outstanding service. Pick-Up & Go Catering Private Dining Room Restaurant Rental Contact for Honolulu catering: Kim Potter hukilauevents@gmail.com Phone: (808) 523-3460
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us for your next catering event and we'll be happy to create the perfect event for your next corporate event or office party, birthdays, graduations and wedding receptions. We can customize and design your menu to fit your particular needs and budget, providing you with the best quality food and outstanding service. Pick-Up & Go Catering Private Dining Room Restaurant Rental Contact for Honolulu catering: Kim Potter hukilauevents@gmail.com Phone: (808) 523-3460
  • Neighborhood
    Kalihi-Palama
  • Cross street
    S Hotel St + Bishop St
  • Parking details
    Parking entrance is on Bishop Street, between 7-11 and Starbucks. Park in any non-reserved stall. Validations for all paying customers.
  • Public transit
    S Hotel St + Bishop St
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 25 people are saying

Hukilau Honolulu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

25 Reviews
  1. bobbo501

    Hawaii55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Portuguese menu was superb

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  2. Tekla

    Vancouver4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Shaka the musician was great. The service so slow, for 2 mixed cocktails. Poorly made, flat funerals and no hit of the tart calamansi at 15 dollars a piece🙀 Karagge calamari was ok. We left right after and had great pizza and awesome drinks at Brick Oven! Yum

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  3. ReeChung VIP

    Hawaii15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary there during the pop up and from service to food to drinks, it was amazing and authentic. I am hoping to go back before the pop up is over. #thatgood.

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  4. DAVIDL

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was so so. The menu was very limited, it didn't have standard Portuguese items such as vinda dos and paella. The service was very good and the restaurant itself was excellent.

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  5. MarcP

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On weekends this winter they convert to a Portuguese pop-up restaurant. Food was authentic and very well prepared. An excellent approach!

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  6. AliciaE

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. Our server was friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable. Nice to have somewhere different for a meal. Will definitely go again and hope they will open a permanent location.

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  7. Naomi

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. I will have to go back and eat there again before the pop up is over.

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  8. johng

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fun!

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  9. lovefood

    Hawaii32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 17, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Was surprised to see the restaurant renovated. It appears to be a little darker and not a sports bar look. The menu option was smaller but my sandwich, the Italian, was very good. The menu stated "vinaigrette" but it was more of an aioli, which was really good. Our waitress was not the most pleasant person. When we asked a questions or wanted a take out dish, it was like we were bothering.

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  10. KarenD VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 23, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very tasty but service was inadequate. Server couldn’t tell us what the dessert was that came with the mixed plate and didn’t even offer to check. Tried to take my friend’s plate away when she wasn’t finished. Some menu items have “MP” (market price) with an actual price ($16) next to the MP. So we thought the $16 was the MP for that day. Nope, it wasn’t. It was $24.

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FAQs

Hukilau Honolulu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 523-3460.

Hukilau Honolulu is rated 4 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Hukilau Honolulu

1088 Bishop St, Executive Centre Hotel, Honolulu, HI 96813

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S Hotel St + Bishop St
  • Neighborhood
    Kalihi-Palama
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–7:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian, American, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking entrance is on Bishop Street, between 7-11 and Starbucks. Park in any non-reserved stall. Validations for all paying customers.
  • Public transit
    S Hotel St + Bishop St
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kawehi Haug
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Contact us for your next catering event and we'll be happy to create the perfect event for your next corporate event or office party, birthdays, graduations and wedding receptions. We can customize and design your menu to fit your particular needs and budget, providing you with the best quality food and outstanding service. Pick-Up & Go Catering Private Dining Room Restaurant Rental Contact for Honolulu catering: Kim Potter hukilauevents@gmail.com Phone: (808) 523-3460
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us for your next catering event and we'll be happy to create the perfect event for your next corporate event or office party, birthdays, graduations and wedding receptions. We can customize and design your menu to fit your particular needs and budget, providing you with the best quality food and outstanding service. Pick-Up & Go Catering Private Dining Room Restaurant Rental Contact for Honolulu catering: Kim Potter hukilauevents@gmail.com Phone: (808) 523-3460
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