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Podmore

Name: Podmore
Address: 202 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96813-2922
Telephone: (808) 521-7367
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

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$31 to $50

Comfort Food

202 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813-2922

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 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.

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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
(808) 521-7367
Website
https://www.barpodmore.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
202 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813-2922
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.
SUMMER MUSIC - June 21st - Lina Robins
Jun 21, 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 8:45-10:45pm. 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 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 28th - Gabriel Miller
Jun 28, 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 8:45-10:45pm. 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 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!

What 131 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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, nestled in downtown Honolulu, is a charming venue perfect for special occasions with its "gorgeous atmosphere" and warm, attentive service. Diners revel in the "outstanding cocktails" and "delicious food," including unique dishes and delectable brunch options. With a cozy, elegant ambiance and creative menu, Podmore is a memorable dining destination.

131 Reviews

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Jennifer VIP
Portland / Oregon6 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten here before and have had better experiences but this time it was less impressive as food came out later and not together. Also food quality wasn’t top notch. Disappointed as we did enjoy this place in the past.
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Dorene
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love the food and atmosphere at Podmore. We normally go for Sunday brunch and the atmosphere is always relaxed and not hurried.
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Dawn VIP
Hawaii27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful Father’s Day brunch! Podmore has quickly become a favorite spot for a special meal. My husband appreciated the classic rock music in the background, making the ambience perfect. The service is friendly and professional, food and crafted cocktails excellent! All servers are great; Enjoli exceptional- warmest mahalos
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Thomas
Hawaii22 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love Padmore for special occasions. I decided that's what I wanted to do to celebrate Father's Day. It did not disappoint. The drinks are top quality and unique. I asked for a drink that was no longer on the menu and the bartender came to table and together we came up with a terrific substitute. My wife is non-alcohol drinker and she loves the zero-proof drinks. We shared the chicken sandwich (awesome), pork buns and the grilled bread and all were very good, including good sized portions. The ambiance is wonderful, including the trellised vine, cozy private seating areas and soundproof windows.
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babsyamz VIP
Hawaii6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

Podmore is rated 4.8 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://www.barpodmore.com/
Phone number
(808) 521-7367

Podmore

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR / PAU HANA

SUMMER MUSIC - June 21st - Lina Robins

SUMMER MUSIC - June 28th - Gabriel Miller

Menu

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Podmore restaurant rated?

Is Podmore currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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