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Quality Comfort Food and World-Class Cocktails - Podmore, Honolulu, HI
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Podmore

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$31 to $50
Comfort Food
202 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813-2922

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Podmore is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail lounge in vibrant, urban Downtown Honolulu. We extend a warm welcome to join us in our cozy dining room or at our beautiful bar to savor exquisite gastropub cuisine and world-class cocktails. With our award-winning interiors in an historic building, Podmore is the perfect destination for lunch, happy hour, dinner, cocktails and weekend brunch.

Created by the husband-and-wife team behind Senia, Chef Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura, Podmore is the spot on Oahu for expertly executed comfort food and innovative cocktails, complimented by good old-fashioned hospitality.

From our bacon to our pasta to our ice cream, we make things in-house, from scratch, locally-sourced whenever possible. The craft behind what we do has made Podmore one of Honolulu's best restaurants.

Please note that in the evening, our kitchen closes at 10pm. Reservations from 10pm and later are for drinks only.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Anthony Rush

From the OpenTable editors: Playful cocktails and comfort food are the stars at this stylish sequel from the beloved Senia team led by chef Anthony Rush and his wife and co-owner Katherine Nomura. Get comfortable at one of green banquettes overlooking Alakea Street or at the marble bar and pick from nearly two dozen cocktails like the tropical Secret Swiftie with amaro and dishes like beer battered fish and chips. End on a sweet note with the flight of three pie-inspired cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Chinatown
  • Cross street
    We are the 2-story lava stone building on the corner of Merchant and Alakea
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking is available at the Davies Pacific Center! AVAILABLE UNTIL 5PM TUESDAY-FRIDAY AND 2PM ON SATURDAY. **Flat rate of $3 for up to two hours with validation.** **Parking beyond the two hour time limit or outside the designated hours is subject to current Davies Pacific Center parking rates.**
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR / PAU HANA

    Multiple dates available
    Wrap up your day and get an early start to your evening at Podmore. On weekdays, we offer Happy Hour/Pau Hana from 3pm-5pm. What do we offer? Everything! Get 15% off all of our regular menus. Get validated parking. Get a reservation by selecting a time above.
    WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR / PAU HANA Photo
  • FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Cheers to all the dads and father figures! Start Father's Day on a perfect note with delicious food & drinks shared with people you love in a beautiful space. Join us on Sunday, June 15 for Father's Day! We will have plenty of cocktails and food specials in addition to our our award-winning brunch. Due to demand, we have expanded our hours and are opening up seating to include our Counter and Living Room. We will be open until 3pm. Reservations for Father's Day are *highly* recommended, but we will seat walk-ins if we can.
    FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH Photo
  • SUMMER MUSIC - June 14th - Lovejack

    Jun 14, 2025 only
    Where exceptional talent meets great food and drinks! From soulful jazz to contemporary acoustic pop, we are excited to showcase local artists on Saturdays from 8-10pm. Sip on our signature cocktails, indulge in a comforting dinner, and settle in for a night of delicious food and drinks, cozy ambiance, and incredible music. June 14: Lovejack - Singer, songwriter, and cellist creating beautiful acoustic covers of contemporary pop hits June 21: Lina Robins - West side O'ahu musician channeling her soulful energy into local island music June 28: Gabriel Miller - Bringing a soulful sound that channels the essence of James Bay and Matt Corby July 5: Sierra Lucia - Singer/songwriter creating an ever-evolving mix of soul, R&B and indie rock Join us for an amazing Saturday night!
    SUMMER MUSIC - June 14th - Lovejack Photo

What 127 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Podmore stands out in downtown Honolulu with its "beautiful atmosphere" and "outstanding cocktails." Guests rave about the "stellar food" and "friendly, attentive staff." The menu, though not extensive, offers "delicious" options and "creative" cocktails. Ideal for brunch or special occasions, Podmore promises an "elevated dining experience."
127 Reviews
  1. babsyamz VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting was very comfortable the service excellent! Food very good

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  2. Red VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience is beautiful, the service is on time and helpful, everything is clean. I wish the menu was more extensive but the way they cook taste amazing

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  3. Titi

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small little location right in the heart of downtown Honolulu. Quaint, quiet (when not fully packed), they have a cute little bar for after hours. Reservations are preferable due to spacing. This was my second time there, the first time I tried the carbonara and this time I tried the fist & chips. Both were very good! A friend took me the first round and I took a friend the second. She knew exactly what she was going to order it was similar to a sheperd's pie. They have a very tasty ice tea which I like. Will be going there in another week with another set of friends!

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  4. Fabe VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always stellar! Staff also. Everyone is friendly and attentive. The presentation and ambiance can’t be beat!

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  5. Heige VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Tables are too close together. A bit noisy to have a quiet brunch over conversation with friends

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  6. Ronald VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, as always, was excellent. We went for brunch and were not disappointed. The menu is not large, but everything is great. I had the Christmas breakfast, which is sort of a spin on an eggs Benedict but more complex. I have eaten here a couple of times (dinner and brunch). Lots of items sound unusual, ALL have been fantastic. That all said, the cocktails are the best part. I had the “No crackers Gromit” which has blue cheese notes and other odd ingredients. It was outstanding.

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  7. marcella

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for the English breakfast. Very enjoyable!

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  8. Annamaria

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for elevated drinks and bar food. Can dress up for the beautiful ambiance or stay casual, warm and welcoming staff.

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  9. Tara

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous atmosphere, best French 75 I’ve had in a while, food was absolutely fantastic. Ordered the chopped salad and the chicken pot pie and was so happy.

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  10. Wendy

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the first time for mother's day. The food was amazing! It's so nice to be at a restaurant where they aren't rushing you to leave so they can fill your table. You can tell the quality is what is most important to them. Can't wait to go back soon and try more of the delicious menu.

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Podmore is rated 4.8 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Podmore

202 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813-2922

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are the 2-story lava stone building on the corner of Merchant and Alakea
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Chinatown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking is available at the Davies Pacific Center! AVAILABLE UNTIL 5PM TUESDAY-FRIDAY AND 2PM ON SATURDAY. **Flat rate of $3 for up to two hours with validation.** **Parking beyond the two hour time limit or outside the designated hours is subject to current Davies Pacific Center parking rates.**
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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