The post-industrial food district between Downtown and Ala Moana, anchored by SALT at Our Kakaako, Aloha Beer Co. and the Saturday farmers market.
53 By The Sea opened in Kakaako Honolulu in 2012 with a grand staircase, oceanfront windows out to Diamond Head and a Pacific Rim menu of local fish and prime steaks.
Signature: Steak and seafood combinations, Catch of the day
Order: The grand staircase prix fixe with the local-catch course.
Tip: Aim for sunset, around 18:00 in summer and 17:30 in winter. Valet is complimentary for diners.
Highway Inn Kakaako is the 2013 Honolulu outpost of the Toguchi family's 1947 Waipahu original, serving the same kalua pork, laulau and combo plates inside the SALT block of Kakaako.
Signature: Kalua pork plate, Laulau, Poi
Order: The kalua pork combo with laulau and poi.
Tip: Free parking with validation, ninety minutes. Lunch wait shortens after 13:00.
Highway Inn Kakaako is the 2013 Honolulu outpost of the Toguchi family's 1947 Waipahu original, serving the same kalua pork, laulau and combo plates inside the SALT block of Kakaako.
Signature: Kalua pork plate, Laulau, Lomi salmon
Order: The kalua pork combo with laulau, lomi salmon and a side of poi.
Tip: Free parking with validation, ninety minutes in the SALT lot. Lunch wait shortens after 13:00.
Bevy in Kakaako Honolulu opened as the SALT block's listening room with vintage hi-fi, DJ residencies and a cocktail program, with live music Wednesdays and DJ sets Friday and Saturday.
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday 17:00 onward, DJ sets Friday and Saturday 21:00 to 02:00. Closed Sunday and Monday.