NICO'S PIER 38

NICO'S PIER 38

1129 N. NIMITZ HWY

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-540-1377

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Crazy but in all my years going to Nico's, this is the first time ever having dinner here.  I didn't know the place had dinner service where waiters take your order.  I am used to the lunch service where you order at the counter and then pick up your food.  Our waiter was fantastic and the appetizers and entrees came out in what seemed like record time.  I loved the Soft Shell Crab Bao Buns with Lettuce and Tomato.  Really good but the Bao Bun really fills me up.  Didn't get why they call the Ahi Dip "angry".  Didn't seem to have a lot of flavor or heat.  Thought the Poke was a bit bland.  Calamari was perfect.  Everyone loved the Steamed Clams.  The Orange Chicken packed a bunch of flavor and could be addicting. For the entrees, I went with the Swordfish with Truffle Butter Sauce.  The fish was a bit overcooked and dry.  The Truffle Butter Sauce was thick like gravy and did not have a lot of Truffle flavor.  The Swordfish with Peppercorn Sauce was better.  The Ama Ebe was a hit with the Shrimp being sweet.  Ended the meal with five desserts and believe me, I tried them all.  All were good especially the Cheese Cake, Carrot Cake and Chocolate Cake.  I liked the outdoor seating which is dog friendly here. Nice to sit outside and enjoy the great weather.  

NICO'S PIER 38

DINNER SPECIALS

NICO'S PIER 38 DINNER MENU

ANGRY AHI DIP

POKE SAMPLER

CALAMARI

STEAMED CLAMS

TRUFFLE FRIES

ORANGE CHICKEN

SOFT SHELL CRAB BAO BUNS

DELICIOUS

SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA

GRILLED PEPPERCORN SWORDFISH

SWORDFISH WITH TRUFFLE BUTTER SAUCE

SAUTEED AMA EBE

MAMA CHANCOCO HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETS

SHIRLEYS FAMILY AND HER MOM'S BIRTHDAY AT NICO'S

 

NICO'S PIER 38

NICO'S PIER 38

1129 N. NIMITZ HWY

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-540-1377

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This fresh Mahi Mahi with Spinach Salad was delicious.  Seems like I only order fresh fish at Nico's and seldom have I been disappointed.

MAHI MAHI WITH SPINACH SALAD

NICO'S PIER 38

NICO'S PIER 38

1129 N. NIMITZ HWY

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-540-1377

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Once again dining at Nico's for lunch.  This place is so convenient to my office and if you go before 11:30am you can usually get in and out pretty quickly.  It was St. Patrick's so I ordered a plate of the Corned Beef and Cabbage to have our table try it.  I tried the Corned Beef and it was a bit tough. Not my favorite.  The Swordfish with a Lobster Cream Sauce was good and I devoured it all along with the salad.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE

SWORDFISH WITH LOBSTER CREAM SAUCE

 

AHI SASHIMI AND AVOCADO

APPETIZER AT HOME

After a business lunch at Nico's Pier 38, I went next door to their little retail store and bought some auction fresh Ahi Sashimi.  When you see that red glossy color you know it is super fresh and this was.  Melted like butter in my mouth.  

FRESH AHI SASHIMI

 

NICO'S PIER 38

NICO'S PIER 38

1129 N. NIMITZ HWY

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-540-1377

https://nicospier38.com

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Back to Nico's for a business lunch.  Forget what kind of fish I ordered but it was very thick and dense.  I had to use a knife to cut it because it was pretty hard.  Served with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce.  Not bad but not the best I have had at Nico's.

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FRESH FISH WITH MACADAMIA NUT CREAM SAUCE

NICO'S PIER 38

NICO'S PIER 38
1129 N. NIMITZ HIGHWAY
HONOLULU, HI. 96817
808-540-1377
HOURS:  Daily 6:30AM - 9PM / Sunday 10AM -9PM
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I showed up on the wrong day for a lunch meeting at Nico's so I got take out and went back the next day for the meeting.  Nico's two days in a row not so bad.  First day enjoyed fresh Mahi Mahi with Lobster Arrabiata Sauce.  No taste of Lobster in the sauce but this was good.  Fish was super fresh. Second day I ordered fresh Ahi with a Tomato Caper Sauce.  Again fresh and again delicious.

MAHI MAHI WITH LOBSTER ARREBIATA SAUCE

AHI WITH TOMATO CAPER SAUCE

NICO'S PIER 38

NICO'S PIER 38

HONOLULU, HAWAII

The "new" Nico's Pier 38 is awesome.  Huge open air space with a great view of the harbor.  If you are fan of the old Nico's you should love the new one.  It is located directly across from the old restaurant and adjacent to Uncle's.  As you enter the large restaurant there is a counter where you order off the menu that hangs above.  Daily Specials are posted on a black board.  To the left is a small and bright fish market where you can purchase fresh fish and many different types of Poke.  It is a mini market within the restaurant.  The lunch menu features local favorites like Orange Fried Chicken, Pork Chops, Chicken Katsu, Loco Moco, Beef Stew and Combo Plates.  There are several fresh fish selections as well as Fish and Chips and Poke Bowl.  You can also get salads, sandwiches, burgers and pizza.  We arrived at 11:30 am and there was a sign that said Pizza was Sold Out.  I ordered the Nico's Pier 38 Fish Tacos ($8).  Fresh beer battered fish with shredded cabbage, lime marinade, onions and Nico's Tomato Salsa.  Served with some good home made tortilla chips.  I liked the tacos but wish they had more cabbage and salsa.  My friend ordered the Fried Ahi Belly ($10.25).  Tuna belly steaks that are fried and topped with a spicy tomato salsa.  Looked like he enjoyed it.  Nico's was popular with locals before, but I think this new large restaurant will put it on everyone's list of places to eat.  I certainly will be back with the entire family real soon.  Hope it is not too crowded.  UPDATE:  Went back again and enjoyed a Fresh Ahi Sandwich.  My friend had the Beef Stew and absolutely loved it.  By 11:45 am there was a line out the door.  Seems the word is out about the new Nico's Pier 38.  UPDATE: Went back for a third visit.  This time I realized that the food here is not that great and really nothing special.  We ordered the Margherita Pizza ($14).  Liked the flavor but wish the crust was thinner.  Tomatoes were cut in thick slices.  Took some back to the office and they loved it.  The Fish n' Chips ($9.75) was terrible.  One giant piece of fried fish that was raw inside.  Had to take it back.  This piece of fish could have been cut into three pieces and should have.  The Pesto Chicken Caesar Salad ($9.75) had good Pesto flavor but was a bit boring with just lettuce and chicken.  After three visits, I really don't think the food here is anything special.  The prices are reasonable and should be since you order at the counter and clean your own table when you are done.

UPDATE:  Back again.  Tried the Daily fish special ($12.50).  Fresh Island Ono with a Lobster Creme Sauce.  TOTALLY AWESOME!

Fish was cooked to perfection and sauce was out of bounds good.  I put Kilauea Fire Sauce on the rice and fish and it was fantastic.  Best dish I have ever had at Nico's.

UPDATE:  Have been back to Nico's on several occasions.  The place is busier than ever but i am still not a huge fan of the food.  I ordered the Fresh Fish Wrap ($12.95) and was served a tortilla filled with Mahi Mahi and a whole lot of mayo or some white sauce.  This was terrible and served with a pile of plain bitter lettuce.  My wife tried the Seared Ahi Salad ($10.95).  This was pieces of bland Ahi over some greens.

NICO'S PIER 38

THE NEW NICO'S PIER 38 IS AWESOME!

NEW LARGE AND MODERN SPACE WITH GREAT
VIEW OF HARBOR.  LARGE BAR AREA WITH FLAT SCREENS

LARGE BAR IN CENTER OF RESTAURANT

OPEN AIR SEATING WITH VIEW OF HARBOR

DINING AREA AND BAR

PESTO CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

PIER 38 FISH TACOS

FRESH AHI SANDWICH

BEEF STEW

MARGHERITA PIZZA

FISH N' CHIPS

FRIED AHI BELLY

LUNCH MENU (CLICK TO ENLARGE)

DINNER MENU (CLICK TO ENLARGE)

FRESH ISLAND ONO WITH LOBSTER CREME SAUCE.
ADDED KILAUEA FIRE SAUCE TO RICE AND FISH.
BEST DISH I HAVE EVER HAD AT NICO'S.
MAYBE THE GUY WHO DITCHED MY REVIEW CAN EAT THIS!

 SEARED AHI POKE SALAD

 FRESH FISH WRAP WITH MAHI MAHI

 FRESH FISH WRAP DID NOT RATE HIGH ON TASTE

 MAYONNAISE COVERED EVERYTHING

 MENU SAID SALSA?

NICO'S FRESH FISH WRAP