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 (614)

$31 to $50

Steak

1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Charming

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 614 people are saying

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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Upstairs at Pier 38 offers a "delicious and elegantly relaxed dining experience" with attentive service and beautifully presented dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing sea bass," fresh seafood, and the charming ambiance with "spectacular ocean views." Perfect for special occasions, it's a "top choice for fine dining" in Honolulu.

614 Reviews

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Eddie
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience, made even better by an amazingly competent and cordial server.
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johnb
Hawaii2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience - was surprised that it wasn't busier on a Saturday night.
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Ryan
South Carolina2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upstairs at Pier 38 was a great choice for my boyfriend's birthday and would be great for any special occasion. The restaurant is beautiful in a tucked away area out of the crowded tourist areas of Honolulu. The place was quiet and had ambience. The food was very tasty with fresh fish and steaks; however, it was quite pricey.
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Rex
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
On our arrival, we had a beverage at the bar to wait for our table. The 2 bartenders were very polite and quick. Sutherland took care of us once we got to our table. He was attentive but unobtrusive, pleasant, informative, and kindly generous. Everything we drank and ate was excellent in quality, balanced flavor, presentation and portion. When we finished dinner, I complimented the bartenders on signature cocktails I'd tried during my earlier visits, then they and Sutherland politely explained their cocktail program using locally sourced and scratch-made ingredients (and gave us a preview sample of their newest cocktail). Heading to the stairs after the restaurant closed, the staff waved and thanked us. Upstairs at Pier 38 confirmed it's my choice for a delicious meal prepared with restraint using local ingredients, with a heaping main dish of aloha. Mahalo, chef Nico Chaize and his team for (once again) an elegant but relaxed, fine dining experience!
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Dean
Hawaii3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
When I made the booking on Open Table I asked for a window seat but was not given one. I thought the window seats were all booked but there were some empty ones when we left so we could have been seated at one. I had a visitor from the mainland and wanted them to have a nice view of the water but didn't happen. Oh well.
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Clark VIP
Phoenix / Arizona12 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The appetizers were good and came out quickly. The escargot might have been too old as they were too soft. The lobster bisque needed more lobster. The octopus was a little too firm. It took way too long for the main entrees. Steaks were prepared correctly. Peppercorn sauce was good but not great. The sides were good and cooked right. The fresh fish was Opa and had a harsh ginger sauce. The fish did seem fresh. The sea bass seemed to be over cooked a bit but the sauce was good. For the price point it needs better quality food.
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don VIP
Hawaii25 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Aloha & Big Mahalo to servers, food , and location. It never disappoint me when I always come there the only I request for Upstair hope they have another location to Waikiki area where I can bring freinds,clients and many more visit to great places to enjoy & dine
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Tomoko
Tokyo Metropolitan Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my friends from Japan and we LOVED it there! Everything we had was so delicious and the staff were appropriately friendly. I will definitely visit again.
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Becky
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful setting, easy Pier 38 parking, beautiful interiors, friendly and professional service, and yummy food! Everyone that waited on us were absolutely so very nice and friendly. Some of our favorites were the Angry Ahi Tartar with crisp won ton chips, Truffle Fries, Miso Yaki Sea Bass, and the Ribeye Steak served pupu style. The rest of our drinks, appetizers, soup, salad, and entrees were really delicious too, but these stood out over and above!!!😍❤️❤️❤️
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Neille
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Upstairs at Pier 38 celebrating my mother’s 80th birthday. We were seated right away for our 5pm reservations. Overlooking the water, we had great service with multiple people bringing our dishes for a party of 9. Each dish was delicious and generous in portion size. I would highly recommend this restaurant for those who want to experience great food, great service, in a spacious setting with a nice aquatic backdrop.
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FAQs

Upstairs at Pier 38 is rated 4.5 stars by 614 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 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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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