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: 4.6

4.6 (637)

$31 to $50

Steak

1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

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

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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 637 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Upstairs at Pier 38 offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Known for its outstanding Spanish octopus and Opah fish, the restaurant also impresses with "top-notch service" from staff like Jeremy and Anthony. The ambiance is "great," offering views of the harbor, making it a perfect spot for special occasions.

637 Reviews

D
Darrell VIP
Hawaii19 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service all the way around was excellent. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Food was, for the most part very good. The steak we ordered was one one level more than we asked for. They were nice enough to split soups in to two portions and were very apply to provide us extra plates to share. The menu had a few items that were quite inventive and tasted good. We’ll definitely be back again. To a bit of a hidden gem because it’s away from Waikiki and the other congregations of restaurants. The space was very open and beautiful.
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James VIP
Hawaii21 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the service was excellent, Elliot went the extra mile.
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Courtney
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jeremy provided Top Tier service! He made our anniversary dinner a wonderful experience!
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Dean VIP
Hawaii45 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brussel sprouts were salty. The steak, sea bass and salmon dishes were very good. Service was excellent and restaurant felt very comfortable. We all enjoyed.
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Wayne
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was prepared well with wonderfully sized, beautifully set portions. There was a nice selection of appetizers and entrees. The serving of our courses was timed well/perfect and our entire meal delicious. The ambiance was great and Anthony, our server was extremely courteous, quick to accommodate, patient and helpful. Ample parking, clean amenities and a friendly staff all made for a relaxing, enjoyable, wedding anniversary dinner.
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Monica
Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. The Spanish octopus was outstanding. Special was Panko crusted opah fish. We also had the beet and pear salad, which was big enough to share. The crust on the salmon the best I have ever had. Service was top notch. We recommend it 100%.
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Ron
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to “Upstairs” right after they opened at 5 pm. Our server, not sure if he ever introduced himself, was very good. Knowledgeable about the menu items, gave us some recommendations based on his experiences at this restaurant, and even offered me a cup of green tea “on the house”. He recommended a guava crème brûlée (not on the menu) and it was DELISH! We are definitely going back!
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Anders VIP
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal again at Upstairs at Pier 38! We had friends in from out of town and decided to dine at Upstairs because of our other great experiences with everything, from service to food to ambience. The seafood is as fresh as it gets and the rest of the menu sings with options from classics to new ways to enjoy your favorite meals. Just a great place to be a little upscale but nowhere near stuffy!
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Kanoe
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best restaurant in town! I originally didn’t want to do a survey because I selfishly wanted to keep this place a secret but it wouldn’t be fair for the workers who work here. Matt is our man that takes care of us and he exceeds our expectations every time we come here. His service is outstanding! The food is outstanding! On a scale of 1 to 10, this restaurant is a 1,000!!!
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Mark VIP
Hawaii27 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, cocktails and ambiance. Service is excellent - made us feel special and created a unique experience. Will go back for our next special occasion!
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FAQs

Upstairs at Pier 38 is rated 4.6 stars by 637 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 20, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 13 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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Dining areas

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