Upstairs at Pier 38

Name: Upstairs at Pier 38
Address: 1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96817
Telephone: (808) 550-3740
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

600 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steak

1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817

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2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

Upstairs at Pier 38 is inspired by the rich history of Pier 38, where you can enjoy locally caught seafood sourced from the renowned Honolulu Fish Auction, along with USDA Prime Steak. Our Culinary Team collaborates with Chef Nico Chaize to add their own creative touch to the menu, creating French-inspired, island cuisine.

Experience our cozy lounge setting, designed to be a "home away from home." With smokey wood accents, high industrial ceilings, glowing lights, and a majestic copper bar, our guests can unwind with ease. The spacious seating in the dining room is perfect for large parties or an intimate date night.

We offer a contemporary wine list with old-world treats, locally crafted beers, and captivating one-of-a-kind cocktails. While our team prefers reservations, walk-ins are always welcome!

Join us at the Pier for enticing food, finely crafted cocktails, and a beautiful Hawaiian sunset.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 550-3740
Website
http://UpstairsPier38.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ikaika Karney

Location
1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817
Neighborhood
Kalihi-Palama
Cross street
1129 N. Nimitz Hwy
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Oysters in the Half Shell | Market Price
Mignonette | Cocktail Sauce
Seafood Tower | Market Price
Chef's Selection
Angry Ahi Tartare$18.00
Auction Fresh Ahi | Kimchi Aioli | Wonton Chips
Spanish Octopus$19.00
Chimichurri | Garlic | Chili | Duck Confit Tomato
Escargots$20.00
Garlic Butter | House Rolls
Pier 38 Sliders $22.00
Truffle Aioli | Caramelized Onion | Gruyère
Crispy Brie$19.00
Tomato Jam | Fig Compote | Baguette
Pommes Frites$12.00
Garlic | Parmesan | Truffle Oil
Fromage Flight | Market Price
Seasonal Selection of Cheeses | Stone Fruits | Baguette

SECOND

Old World Lobster Bisque$18.00
Puff Pastry Bâton
French Onion Soup$16.00
Gruyère | Gratin
Parker House Rolls$12.00
Salted Butter
Anjou Pear & Beet Salad$18.00
Mixed Greens | Seasonal Fruit | Radish | Candied Pecans | Port Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$18.00
Romaine | Cured Egg Yolk | Parmigiano Reggiano | Croutons

THIRD

SEA

Catch du Jour | Market Price
Fresh from the Honolulu Fish Auction
Cioppino$71.00
Auction Fish | Lobster Tail | Kauai Shrimp | Scallops | Mussels | Tomato Broth
Seared Ahi$44.00
Bacon-Brussels | Crispy Potato | Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette | Red Wine Gastrique
Salmon a la Plancha$45.00
Collard Greens | Polenta | Leek-Turmeric Soubise
Misoyaki Sea Bass$49.00
Bok Choy | Daikon Purée | Miso Caramel | White Rice

THIRD

LAND

Chef's Cut | Market Price
Daily Creation
14 oz USDA Prime New York Strip $60.00
Choice of Café de Paris Butter or Garlic Butter
16 oz USDA Choice Ribeye $60.00
Choice of Café de Paris Butter or Garlic Butter
Steak Diane$55.00
6oz Petite Filet Mignon | Sautéed Mushrooms

SUPPLÉMENTS

Seared Scallops $20.00
8 oz Spiny Lobster Tail$42.00

SIDES

Market Vegetable$14.00
Chef's Daily Creation
Truffle Roasted Potato$12.00
Bacon- Chimi Brussels$14.00
Gratin Dauphinois$12.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$14.00
Macaroni & Cheese$12.00
Collard Greens$12.00
White Rice$4.00

FOUR

Desserts

Chouquette$7.00
Anise | Whipped Cream | Orange Gastrique
Trio de Tartelettes$16.00
Chef's Whim
Basque Cheesecake$12.00
Coulis | Caramel | Macerated Berries
Il Gelato Scoop$7.00
Seasonal Selections

What 600 people are saying

Upstairs at Pier 38 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Upstairs at Pier 38 offers "one of the best high level gourmet" experiences with its "amazing food, service, and beautiful design interior." Diners enjoy "delicious" dishes like the "misoyaki sea bass" and "lobster bisque," complemented by "attentive and friendly" service. Perfect for special occasions, the venue boasts "great views" and a "lovely ambiance."

600 Reviews

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Adi VIP
Hawaii161 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We ordered a brie appetizer and three of us were very disappointed. The meal was good just not great. The dessert was fantastic. The service was noticeably slow and our waiter seldom checked in with us. Fortunately, the bus boy was adorable, friendly and very helpful so we may give it another try in a while, but this was our fourth visit there and it was certainly a disappointment
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Dorin
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Upstairs restaurant is beautiful overlooking the pier. Service was excellent and food was absolutely delicious.
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Katelind VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mitch provided an exceptional experience. The food was top-tier and the service was a 10/10, the dinner was the best part of our week. It was great to see Matt again. We can’t wait to come back!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a good table and the staff was excellent. Food was tasty
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Frank
Hawaii7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, location, and service we awesome! We started with the seafood tower that had oysters, shrimp, lobster and crab legs - it was incredible! The choices of beef were amazing and cooked perfectly! I had the misoyaki sea bass and it was better than I expected. I am used to a butterfish prepared this way and the sea bass was a great new way to enjoy this style.
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Kevin
Hawaii10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time dining here. We try to dine at different restaurants when we can. The menu isn't overwhelming. Our server Anthony was great....very personable and knowledgable and informative with the menu. Great place for two. Highly reccomend Upstairs at Pier 38.
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Molly VIP
Seattle17 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service are always top notch. A very nice place for a romantic dinner!
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Darrick
Hawaii7 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
First time Easter Brunch held at Upstairs @Pier 38 so they need to resolve some issues. Prime rib was perfect, seafood tasted fresh but poke needed a little more flavoring. Our table didn't seem to have a waiter assigned to it so we had to constantly flagged down staff for service (drinks, utensils, refills, etc). We also had to finally ask for the bill cause no one was coming to tend to our table. Overall, food was ok, but the service could have been better. (Once we got some help, staff was accommodating).
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Marcia VIP
Hawaii17 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We were so confused on who was our server. At the start we had to wait long for someone to take our orders. Continuously changed our server. Food was good and price was reasonable.
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Alvin
Hawaii11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Located at pier 38 restaurant complex, 2nd floor. Most tables have decent view or pier/harbor. salads and entrees were delicious, well done, not too salty. We had the French onion soup, which was delicious but a bit too rich; beet and pear salad, which was excellent, sea bass with miso sauce, which was out of this world; and filet mignon, which has quite good. Service was friendly and attentive but not overbearing. Dessert was small but excellent. Only issues was prices were pretty high--most mains were $40-75. Overall good for special occasion or date night.
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FAQs

Upstairs at Pier 38 is rated 4.5 stars by 600 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
1129 N. Nimitz Hwy
Neighborhood
Kalihi-Palama
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ikaika Karney
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://UpstairsPier38.com/
Phone number
(808) 550-3740

Upstairs at Pier 38

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Basque Cheesecake

Caesar Salad

French Onion Soup

FIRST

Oysters in the Half Shell | Market Price

Seafood Tower | Market Price

Angry Ahi Tartare$18.00

Spanish Octopus$19.00

Escargots$20.00

Pier 38 Sliders $22.00

Crispy Brie$19.00

Pommes Frites$12.00

Fromage Flight | Market Price

SECOND

Old World Lobster Bisque$18.00

French Onion Soup$16.00

Parker House Rolls$12.00

Anjou Pear & Beet Salad$18.00

Caesar Salad$18.00

THIRD

Catch du Jour | Market Price

Cioppino$71.00

Seared Ahi$44.00

Salmon a la Plancha$45.00

Misoyaki Sea Bass$49.00

THIRD

Chef's Cut | Market Price

14 oz USDA Prime New York Strip $60.00

16 oz USDA Choice Ribeye $60.00

Steak Diane$55.00

SUPPLÉMENTS

Seared Scallops $20.00

8 oz Spiny Lobster Tail$42.00

SIDES

Market Vegetable$14.00

Truffle Roasted Potato$12.00

Bacon- Chimi Brussels$14.00

Gratin Dauphinois$12.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$14.00

Macaroni & Cheese$12.00

Collard Greens$12.00

White Rice$4.00

FOUR

Chouquette$7.00

Trio de Tartelettes$16.00

Basque Cheesecake$12.00

Il Gelato Scoop$7.00

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