Herringbone Waikiki

The atmosphere at Herringbone is top notch - you'd never know you're inside a busy mall! The ambiance and the service really made dinner feel relaxing. However, the food was really hit or miss, and the menu inconsistencies between online, in print, and verbal were so disappointing. They didn't have several things that were listed online (including the dinner my husband wanted) and didn't have the dessert that I wanted to go here for - it's still listed on both the online and restaurant menus, but the waiter told us it's discontinued. If we'd known what was actually on the menu, we'd probably have skipped going here. 5/5 Drinks - both the cocktails and mocktails are flavourful and fun 5/5 Wagyu hot stone - we loved this! Small portions of course (it's a small appetizer), but the flavour was so good 2/5 American wagyu - this was not cooked rare as ordered, and was kind of so-so. Unfortunate since it wasn't cheap. My husband didn't want to waste food by having it remade but it was so disappointing 3/5 Brussels sprouts - very oily, not a lot of flavour 4/5 Bone marrow - very tiny portion but great flavour 3/5 Misoyaki butterfish - pretty standard and the bok choy is a great addition. I didn't love it, but it was good. The shrimp dumplings were the highlight of the dish for sure Overall we enjoyed the setting for dinner a lot but for a $200 meal I expected it to be better - and especially for the steak to be cooked as ordered

Decent spot for happy hour The food was average for this price range, hit and miss. But the ingredients taste fresh which is good. My favorite surprisingly was the vegan risotto. The staff are super helpful and the atmosphere is nice

This restaurant in the heart of Waikiki is divine!!! The food is so fresh and exquisite the decor is gorgeous and so inviting and the atmosphere is wonderful, based on the top floor of the international market place mall. The staff are a little slow and can forget things, not so sharp on service but kind nonetheless! Would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a beautiful dining experience! Great for family groups too!

A Memorable Fine Dining Experience at Herringbone Waikiki Our family had the pleasure of dining at Herringbone Waikiki on a picturesque Waikiki evening. The restaurant, perched on the top floor of the International Market Place, is a sensory delight from the moment you arrive. Its spacious layout and elegant décor create a refined yet welcoming atmosphere, perfectly blending sophistication and comfort. Multiple dining areas and an inviting bar further enhance the charm of this establishment. The menu offers a good selection of dishes that reflect the creativity and skill of the culinary team. While the portions align with fine dining standards, the flavors more than make up for their modest size. We sampled the island burger & fries, the Big Glory Bay King Salmon (beware of its unexpected spiciness—no warnings on the menu!), the Whole Fish (an artful presentation), the Pulehu Chicken, and the Potato Crusted Tuna. Each dish was thoughtfully crafted and presented, leaving a lasting impression. However, the true highlight of Herringbone Waikiki for us was the exceptional ambiance. The harmonious design and atmosphere elevate the dining experience beyond the food itself, making it a destination worth revisiting. If you’re looking for a fine dining experience in Waikiki, Herringbone delivers exquisite dishes paired with an unforgettable setting. Highly recommended.

Interesting menu, pricy like everything else in Waikiki, but you always hope the food will match the price. I tried the grilled octopus - half of it was great, black eye peas and sauce, the bigger side was a bit chewy - next time I’ll go with the wagyu on hot stone (my second choice). The pork chop was all good, Bruxelles sprouts with sweet chilli sauce and a cabbage on top - really my favorite of the dinner! The coconut dome desert was light and tasty, not very sweet, loved it. To compensate for the octopus,we were treated to a desert/show experience - a ball of chocolate filled with ice cream and a strawberry, served with rum set on fire (I believe it was rum because my husband kept saying he’s tasting some 😁) For drink I had a gin based cocktail, with a Hawaii flavor but as close to gin and tonic you can get, with a bit of flowery/fruity taste - loved it! Our server was a bit occupied to take care of us, even though the restaurant was not too full…The kitchen stuff came to table to check on us and I really appreciate the attention! As not all food is created equal in Waikiki , this place is fairly good.

Beautiful inside, I got to sit so I could watch the kitchen which I love. Staff was super friendly but you could tell they were in the weeds, appeared to be staffing issues since it wasn't terribly busy. But service was still fast and the food was incredible. Not to be dramatic, but the mussels Tikka masala may have changed my entire life. I think I saw God. Fantastic evening.

Although pricey, our food was so ono! I had the deep fried snapper with truffle ponzu and would highly recommend it - so flavorful and yummy. It was my first time going to Herringbone and I was also so impressed with the ambiance. The perfect blend of classy while also being a nice place to chill. Their outdoor seating area would make for a beautiful venue for a small gathering too!

The food here was really disappointing. I arrived hungry and left still hungry and unsatisfied. None of the dishes stood out and everything was quite bland. Definitely not worth the $150+ bill. Crab cake: Bland and flavorless. Some parts were cold while others were warm. Was this reheated? Lobster roll: Lobster had a strange taste (dill?) that overpowered the lobster. It did not complement the lobster correctly. French fries were good though. Surf n turf: Lobster was chewy and unseasoned. Steak was bland and tasted like boiled meat. Broccolini was overcooked and soggy. Truffle polenta was the only decent part of the dish. Service and ambience was good but the food really did not meet expectations. I do not recommend and will not be back.

We went to Herringbone Waikiki for happy hour and also celebrate our anniversary. There was no wait for a table and we didn't have reservations. Josiah was our attentive server. I had the Berry Good Time while Hubby had the Peach Daiquiri. The drinks were well balanced. Then, we shared a dozen Wildcat West Coast Oysters, Gochujang Octopus, Island Chopped Salad, Hamachi Crudo, and Hot Stone Washugyu. Everything was delicious! The oysters were creamy. We particularly enjoyed the hamachi crudo and ordered another one. We ended with the Pandan Dome dessert. It was an interesting sweet ending. Highly recommend this happy hour if you're in Waikiki.

This place is Amazing ! It's even 100 times more better when Chef Mark is there! Main entree dishes are superb. Seafood selections are of the highest quality and it's definitely a must have when you dine in here. 10/5 stars for service! Amazing service 11/5 stars for Amazing food 12/5 stars for Ambiance! I felt like I was in another area in the world while eating. 13/5 stars because they car non alcoholic beer. 100/5 stars Because chef Marck will go above and beyond to meet your expectations. So don't hesitate, or second guess ! Just dine in and experience it for yourself ! This place is amazing !

Still excellent -- the happy hour and everything else. Last year and this, the oysters were probably the weakest link, large ones from I think Wildcat Cove, which were meaty, but poorly shucked, with lots of shell, and little liquor. I may be a little pickier than some customers, but i buy and shuck my own oysters frequently, and for me, these were quite a few days less fresh than ideal. Writing this review as a reminder not to get these again. Got that, Future Self? Everything else was (still) fantastic, with hot stone Washugyu, hamachi crudo, Pulehu steak, and the Aoki Manhattan remaining standouts. Ingredients are of higher quality than most area restaurants, with a lot of skill+ attention to detail evidenced in the kitchen and on the floor as well. Hamachi crudo was a different formulation than before, garnished with a lot of mayonnaise-like dressing, which isn't usually my thing at all. But the fish used was of high enough quality that I could not find fault. A good, hot frier made for excellent fries. Steaks and hot stone beef were of unassailable quality. One downside from last year: They seem to have installed a large screen TV to the back of the restaurant, which I don't remember being there prior. TV is an evil destroyer of family conversation and I wish it weren't there. That negative aside... Herringbone remains one of our favorite places in Waikiki Beach, its location in International Market supremely touristy, but the quality high enough that I suspect some locals might like this place as well. To many return visits.

My best friend took me here recently to celebrate my birthday, and it was such a great experience! I used to come here mainly for brunch back when they offered bottomless mimosas (sadly, they don't anymore ), and I had only been for dinner once before--but I barely remembered anything except the octopus dish. This time, my friend took the reins and ordered for us, and everything was absolutely delectable. The service was quick, and the staff were all so genuinely friendly--it made the evening even more enjoyable. We got the seafood tower, which is totally worth the price--big, juicy pieces of lobster and super fresh selections all around. The wagyu was just okay, but I think seafood is really where this place shines. Bonus: you can earn points if you download their app, which is a nice perk. I'd definitely come back again!

After a week of sushi and slurped up udon in Waikiki, we wandered off our usual path, craving something different. Oysters and a dirty martini called to me, seafood pasta promised comfort for the kids, and the duck and bone marrow caught my husband's eye. The restaurant glowed with potential, but despite our reservation, we were seated by the entrance, far from the string lights and ocean breeze we had hoped for. Then came Alana. Calm, confident, and genuinely kind, she elevated the entire evening. She knew the menu by heart, tailored drinks to our tastes, and treated our children with the kind of care usually reserved for regulars. They left feeling like honored guests. The oysters were fresh, the mashed potatoes velvety, the ice cream a sweet finale. The duck and bone marrow were fine but forgettable. The seafood pasta, sadly, missed the mark--cold, too sweet, and soft where it should have held bite. Still, what lingered was not the missteps, but the warmth of a server who turned a meal into a memory. Would we return? For Alana, without hesitation. For the food, perhaps not, with so many stars shining elsewhere in Waikiki.

Food: Food tasted excellent! To me this is the best restaurant in the Aoki chain. Everything tasted so flavorful, tender, and portions were just right. Drinks were also yummy!!!! Food prices are on the more expensive side, but it's worth it. I just wish the lobster roll sandwich was hot... Hard to get hot lobster sandwiches in Hawaii. The hamachi pieces in the appetizer were thick cuts. The Butterfish was super tender, but be careful of the bones. It also came with shrimp dumplings which were different (almost minced shrimp/mushy), but good!!! Service: thank you Cory for making our anniversary dinner wonderful by being patient and attentive. Everything Cory recommended we got and they were all great recommendations! Ambiance: Very modern and beautiful! We sat outside where there are plants, low lighting with fixtures, and wooden furniture. Very romantic setting and also fancy. Would definitely recommend this place!

Hubby and I were walking around the 3rd level of the International Market Place for the different restaurant options available for a small quick bite. Upon looking at different menu's, an older gentlemen who was on his way in mentioned he's eaten here several times and the food was amazing. We asked for his opinion on another restaurant close by and he did not recommend it, so that's how we ended up here! Popped in for a few happy hour bites. Brussels Sprouts ($8): Crispy brussels sprouts with a chile lime vinaigrette. The brussels do get a bit soggy over time as it sits in the sauce but it's just as delicious. Hubby and I both agreed this was our favorite dish of the four we ordered! Furikake Fries ($7): French fries topped with yuzu aioli, fish roe, chopped scallions, and a tiny bit of furikake. Wouldn't really consider this a furikake fry dish since it was so light in furikake that you couldn't even taste it. The aioli was a bit much and made the dish feel quite heavy. Would pass and just get an order of regular fries. Hotstone Washugyu ($16): Raw thinly sliced American Wagyu beef topped with a black garlic ponzu sauce that you self-cook on a black hot stone. I'd recommend asking for a side of garlic ponzu sauce for dipping as the flavor was light after cooking on the hot stone. Pulehu Steak ($15): Sliced Washugyu (American Wagyu) with black garlic and a side of chimichurri sauce + mixed greens w/ a lilikoi vinaigrette. Addition of the salad was nice and light with the lilikoi vinaigrette - very different with a tropical twist. Service was excellent our entire stay. Happy hour was delicious I'd definitely come back if in the area!

I will always come here everytime I visit Hawaii (This will be like my 5th). The service is usually great this time though the server wasn't that friendly so I requested a server that I have had before. The food this time wasn't as good, the crudo to be exact. We usually get the oysters which were good. It was the curry mussels that was the disappointment, it just didn't tast the same. The wagu stone and truffle fries were great as ususal. It was good just a little off. It made me a little sad since I won't be visiting HI in a while.

Hubby found this cute little spot. Very cute, trendy and clean! Loved the open area dining and plants everywhere. It was not busy at all when we arrived but food did take a while to come out. We started off with the oysters. Came with a kimchi sauce and wasabi sauce, both were great paired together. Hubby ordered the octopus and I got the steak and bone marrow. Presentations where beautiful. Baby K got to eat some of the black eye peas from the octopus dish and she enjoyed it along with my bread for the bone marrow. Portions are a little smaller then I would have liked because we were very hungry but guess it keeps you wanting more.

Visiting Waikīkī from upstate New York & stumbled across Herringbone restaurant while walking around the International Market Place. A super friendly employee came outside while we were looking at the menu sign outside the restaurant & started chatting with my husband & I. We got sat & this fantastic man brought out 2 glasses of champagne & an appetizer for us on the house. Our waiter, Jeff was super professional, friendly & personable. Every detail was interesting from dolphin skeleton over the bar to the wooden handing garden beds to the lobster traps. Every bite & every sip was perfection! Herringbone is the BEST FOOD we've eaten while in Oahu! I highly recommend going in to check them out.

I ate at Herringbone a long time ago before their reopening. I enjoyed their dishes back then. Their menu had change completely so I always wanted to go back to try their new menu. We were celebrating a friend's birthday and this place seems like a good choice to go to for a special occasion. Sailboat: Included 8 mini oysters, 1/4lb king crab, lobster tail, 6 jumbo shrimp. The seafood tower was fresh. There were 3 sauces but only the cocktail sauce was good. The other 2 sauces were pretty tasteless. The shrimp was good and firm. The lobster was a good size. It was very good. The king crab leg was large and good. The oysters were also good. There wasn't any dirt in them and the mini size was easier to eat. Mentaiko Pasta: The pasta was very good. Good amount of mentaiko flavor. The pasta was chewy very udon-like texture. The sauce was good but it did have more of a sweeter taste. The octopus was cooked well and the poached egg was perfect with the yolk spilled over the pasta. Gochujang Octopus: We got this from their happy hour menu. We thought the octopus was going to be small since this was on their happy hour menu, but the octopus tentacle was large and thick. It was cooked perfectly. I wasn't crazy about the gochujang sauce. The beans on the bottom were good. Furikake Fries: Another happy hour order. The fries were good. Thick cut and golden. The sauce was good but wish there were more. Pulehu Steak: We got the steak medium well. The steak was ok. It was pretty tough and chewy. The chimichurri sauce didn't have much flavor. The side salad with the lilikoi vinaigrette dressing was delicious. Overall, most of the dishes were delicious. We enjoyed our dinner. The service however was slow. Our server was absent pretty much after she introduced herself. We waited for 25 minutes for someone to take our orders. We had to ask another server to be able to place our orders. The server had to find our server to let her know we were ready. It took another 10 minutes for her to arrive. She disappeared again after she took our orders. Our waters were never filled. We had to keep flagging someone to refill our waters. Same thing happened when we wanted our check. We have to keep asking someone else if we can get our check. The restaurant was not busy and only a handful of the tables were occupied. Not sure if this place offer complimentary dessert for birthdays but we didn't receive any. Our server didn't even mention happy birthday to the birthday girl even though we stated we were celebrating a birthday on our reservation.

Husband and I went in for Happy Hour on a Saturday Night (9PM-Close). Got seated immediately at the bar and was greeted by the bartender who brought us waters and a menu. He was very friendly and asked if we needed some more time or wanted to start our order. We got the $3 shucks and Furikake Fries. We also got the Lychee Martini and Lilikoi Mojito. Everything super good and a great price overall. Super casual but romantic night out together. Cozy and inviting bartenders.

This is my second time at Herringbone. It is a lovely place in the international marketplace. Small brunch menu but they do have $5 mimosas with various juices. We were celebrating my boyfriend's birthday and I told them that. However, they didn't do anything special which was ok. He had the steak and bone marrow, to which it was overcooked and under seasoned. The bone marrow wasn't the best I've had. He said the best part was the chimichurri. I had the mochi pancakes. Those are Devine. Fully and just perfect. The lilikoi is amazing with it. And just perfection. Our waiter Stefan was a gentleman and very nice! Gave us food recommendations and kept filling our water. Great service!

We were attracted to the nice decor of this restaurant and wanted to indulge in a pleasant weekend brunch here. It was a huge disappointment! The hostess made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable right away and the food was bad. As soon as we walked into the restaurent, the hostess coldly threw a word at us without even looking at us: "two?" We look at each other in disbelieve, and she yelled again: " TWO?" So I replied yes. Then she asked "reservation? Name?" So rude! She can't even speak politely, and start with a proper greeting! Unbelievable. Then she literally took us to the worst table at the entry, where everyone walk pass you, and the hostess, refused to walk a step more, and ask us to sit there, while the entire restaurant was empty! Is she doing this on purpose? Is customer service not only dead, but it's time to ruin their day? Oh I know why, because the hostess wanted to rush back to look at her phone, she was always on her phone during our brunch and she was upset that we came in and interrupted her screen time. Luckily, our waitress was nice, and let us change table, so that makes it up for it, but then, the food was bad. DO NOT ORDER any thing with tuna and lobster on it, it is tasteless and not fresh. The FURIKAKE TUNA TATAKI had an overcooked powdery outside layer and a cold red uncooked center. The texture was weird. The ones at the Cheesecake Factory were much better and larger portion than this. The EGGS BENEDICT with lobster and the LOBSTER ROLL was disappointing because the lobster was taste less. The Mochi Pancake was also taste less, it doesn't have any mochi texture in it. We usually finish everything we order, especially sweets, but we only can eat half of it because it was not good at all. Only the fries, cold slaw, and the bread roll under the lobster tasted good, but I can also just get good fries at Teddy's burger, and didn't come here for the fries. One more thing about how uncomfortable the seating chair was! First, it is too low for the table, and the rope that holds the chair together sink down when you sit, so all you feel is the metal edge that cut in to the back of your thigh. I do not recommend to eat here.

What a great happy hour experience ! The service was nice and efficient, and the food really good and tasty. The happy hour menu is small but we wanted to try everything on the menu. The drinks were good, I tried their peach daiquiri The fish served was so fresh and well prepared, the meat was thinly cute and melting in mouth Their regular menu looks amazing, I will need to try it next time !

On the 2nd floor of this incredible International Market Place, Herringbone added a top fine dining choice for tourists and decent business trip. Great service and great food.

Beautiful dining room and outside area that captures the charm of the island. Came here for a late dinner after a long day of travel from the mainland. My friend and I split the Kiawe Smoked Salmon Ceasar and the Island Burger and Fries. We also tried the Pandan dessert--thought a bit too sweet for my liking, I was overall satisfied. I'd definitely consider coming back when dining at the International Marketplace.

We enjoyed our visit to Herringbone Waikiki. When we arrive we were asked if we were there for dinner or happy hour. Since we didn't really understand what the difference might be, we said dinner. We soon learned that the difference was that happy hour afforded discount pricing on some drinks and a bunch of small plates at lower prices. So we mostly went for that. My wife had the regular fish taco, and I had the Ahi tuna taco. Both were very good. The octopus plate, of which I've provided a picture, was excellent. The only let down was the lobster twice-baked potato, which I ordered from the dinner menu. I know that lobster is expensive, but for $18 I expected the entire potato to have been scooped out and twice baked. At most half of this one had been, which left me eating regular old potato with no butter or anything else on it for the second half of the dish. Even if it would be too expensive to provide enough lobster filling for the whole potato, at least scoop the whole potato and season and prepare it, rather than leaving the diner with undressed potato. I also had the house Manhattan off the happy hour menu, which was very nice. Our server, whose name I did not catch but who can be seen in the decor photo, was excellent. Really friendly and helpful. The decor was very attractive, but I should mention that my dining partner thought the floor could use a mopping. All in all it was a good experience, and I recommend giving them a try.

Will never be back. Went there for their 9pm-10pm happy hour. Showed up at 9:13 was told by the bartender to wait for the hostess to seat us. She gets to us at 9:17 and says that unfortunately they aren't seating customers past 9:15. My kids saved their appetite for this happy hour as it was such a hit the last two times we went last year. I pleaded my case. The hostess went to talk to her manager to ask for an exception... this manager was the same bartender that had us wait for her. He said no it's too late. She told us there was no way. Unacceptable. Be better herringbone. Your happy hour means get seated before 9. Out that on your ads.

I had such a wonderful time at Herringbone! The restaurant itself was gorgeous and employees were super friendly and welcoming! The atmosphere was delightful for dinner on a hot humid day like this one when we went into to visit. Aoki Manhattan: 9/10 Berry Good Time: 10/10 Houston's Wagyu: 7/10 Grilled Gochuchang Octopus: 9/10 Baja Tacos: 9/10 The best dish was the octopus mostly due to its unique balance of flavors and unique taste. It was super special and tasty! The wagyu steak was less impressive as it was just strips of steak, but still very tasty. I would recommend checking out Herringbone for a nice dinner!

We have been here twice. First time during last Christmas special and now today that this is posted. We got the A5 Japanese Wagyu hot grill pupu and the octopus (appetizer) which is an absolutely must have. And then for the main course my mother got the guava glazed half chicken which she loved and it came w mashed potatoes and corn bread. And my father and I got the American Wagyu! It was good but nothing to brag home about. It's a beautiful restaurant and love the outside seating which is a must. The waiters were amazing especially our waiter Jeff tonight was absolutely amazing and was so knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. Jeff also was helped me with signing up and getting my reward point for the sister restaurants as well. Definitely come here for a nice night out for dinner and get the A5 Wagyu from Japan!

Great hospitality and great happy hour! Enjoyed a fantastic chopped salad, Puhleu steak and a Mahi taco all for $30. Big thanks to the Host who found my mail I accidentally left behind. They kindly offered to mail them! I'll be back!

The atmosphere is outstanding, and the service is friendly. However, the food portions are very small--I was still hungry after my dish, which included one piece fish, three pieces of bok choy, and a few small shrimp dumplings. The price is somewhat high for the amount of food served, and the $60 wagyu beef is just beef slices, comes with no greens or potatoes.

Frankly, it was the first time to Herringbone in a bit. Came there for a business dinner the other week and decided to come back again. Both times the food was just amazing and the service the second time was even better. Great place for friends and family. The food was instagram worthy, the taste amazing and the memories made will keep this place a favorite for the future.

Beautiful restaurant with open air seating, elegant interior that spells Honolulu. Our server is very nice, chatted a bit about himself. Very respectful man I can see. He recommended a few dishes to us. While it was not his fault, our Gochujang Octopus came at the very end of the night. He apologized and took it off our bill. Browsing through the menu, I came with very high expectations but was a bit disappointed. The dishes are mostly fusion but were not quite tasty. Flavors and tastes were mostly distinct, lacking cohesion and weak. The winners of the night are Mussels Tikka Masala and Potato Crusted Tuna. Hamachi Crudo could use more yuzu vinaigrette to elevate the fish. The Seared Duck Breast tasted gamey with much of the center portion red. It had a strong raw smell and taste to it. The Mentaiko Pasta was a bit weak in uni flavour. The Char Siu flavor on Black Cod was mostly appearance of red rather than the taste of char siu. While the Gochujang Octopus' flavors of kimchi and gochujang did not quite meld together with the main ingredient.

Putting the happy in happy hour. Stopped by for a few quick drinks with the squad, ending up having a meal instead. There were plenty of options from heftier bites to light appetizers. My friends opted for their cocktails while I ordered their meat-centered dishes. The meat was cooked perfectly and had the right among of savory flavor without being overwhelming. The portion for the ahi wonton taco was a bit disappointing in spite of the flavor being there. The hot stone was a fun novelty and great way to cook the meat to my liking. Oysters were also fresh and a pleasant surprise to see all the way from California. Service was prompt throughout the experience for our big group and the restaurant has a nice wooden ship / tropical environment. They also played live music which is always nice to hear. Would definitely come back again

Holy moly! This place rocks. Our server Jacob? He rocks even more!! This restaurant is the reason I'm sad to leave Hawaii. It has surpassed all the incredible views, the culture, the beach. I just can't stop thinking about the delicious food and the incredible service. I have NEVER had such an attentive server! Thanks Jacob!

TOURIST TRAP. Greeted by the hostess, asked us "how can I help you?" Well, we're at a restaurant at dinner time, guessing we would like some food and beverage me thinks. Beautiful dining area, our server was trying his best to make a living. Wine was ok. Food was awful. Oh it looked fancy but Had zero flavor. Potato crusted ahi belly was like an odd shaped fish stick. Tartar sauce was needed to make it taste better or salt. Sad a nice piece of fish was ruined. Potatoes are better out of a box at Walmart. Duck breast cooked correctly, attached skin was rubbery. Skin should have been crispy but again ... no flavor, best thing on the plate was the bok choy... sad. Rissoto was like rice a roni jello. Garbage. Foie was underwhelming. The chicken wings were saturated with MSG, our mouths all dried out almost immediately. Manager with the little hair bun was observed touching the plates of food in the kitchen without gloves AFTER working the front of the house. Summary: great location, disappointing food. Lousy management. Staff need to run and find a place that gives a crap what they're putting out.

One of my favorite happy hours in Waikiki! Their $9 lychee martinis are delicious and so fresh. I'm also a big fan of their selection of small bites. I highly recommend the Baja Fish Taco ($8) with queso fresco, red cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, lime, and the Gochujang Octopus ($11) with slaw, black-eyed peas, anchovy aioli, and scallion oil, both are amazing! From their dinner menu, I'm absolutely obsessed with the Mussels Tikka Masala ($21) with green lip mussels, cilantro, and garlic herb bread. Definitely a must-try spot in Waikiki!

Herringbone Waikiki (Brunch) Overall: ***** Highly Recommended ***** Food: ***** tasty Value: *** Menu: **** Ambiance: ***** cool place to chill Service: **** (food may be slow) Parking: ***** large lot, validated Herringbone Waikiki is located on the third floor of the International Market Place. It has an open air dining room that is beautifully decorated, and at night it has a romantic feel. With limited air conditioning, you'll want to be their when the trade winds are blowing and it's cool. Executive Chef Gary Tamashiro does not disappoint with his menu at Herringbone. I've been to Herringbone many times and the service is always good. However, I recommend going a few minutes before they open to be one of the first tables to put in your order if you are in a rush. If you have time to relax and have a few, then not a problem. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: BRUNCH: Grilled Gochuchang Octopus = A Egg Benedict with Lobster = A Steak, Eggs & Bone Marrow Mochi Pancake Lobster Roll Hamachi Crudo Oysters on the Half-Shell Furikake Bagel & Lox Pulled Kalua Pork Panini & Fries Furikake Fries Raw Tuna Tacos Crème Brûlée BRP Papaya Bowl Website: https://aokigroup.com/herringbonewaikiki/ Yelp: https://yelp.to/uuqGEFywtI YELP: Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the remaining to 3 seconds, with maximum of 10 pictures/videos. The full video can be found elsewhere. RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid

Best dinner spot for our entire trip! Everything from the cocktails to dinner dishes, it was great! Super cute outdoor patio area with sun shade if needed. Must try their manhattan as it's probably the best we've had. It's made a little different since it's on a large rock, but the whiskey and how it's made is perfection! The steak and fish were both on point and we finished every bit of it! Must try the Korean chicken wings as well. It comes with a side of fries so great to have as a light snack or something to share. Will certainly come back and will have to find their other locations.

I visit Waikiki regularly, and I have eaten in most of the restaurants within the International Market Place. This was the first time I have eaten at "Herringbone Waikiki". This restaurant is located on the top floor of the International Market Place. It has both indoor and patio seating. The decor is very nice. The table service provided by the waiter and food runner was very good, too. Unfortunately, I did not choose a meal that was entirely to my liking. I ordered the "Aoki Manhattan" ($18). It's their interpretation of the traditional Manhattan cocktail. For my entree, I ordered the Seared Duck Breast ($38). With tax (2.64), my ticket was $58.64 before any gratuity. The duck is served with orzo and choy sum. The orzo is molded into the shape of a rice cake, and then toasted or grilled. The choy sum is positioned on the orzo cake. Then the slices of seared duck are placed atop the choy sum. The presentation was nice; the duck was cooked perfectly; but the orzo patty had the taste and texture of a carboard hockey puck (in my opinion). The price point of this restaurant is on the higher end. I will give it another try in the future. I was happy with service and ambiance. Unfortunately, I didn't feel like I had a complete meal because I found a major element on the plate unappetizing.

Brought our daughter here for her 2nd birthday dinner and we couldn't have chosen a better place. The manager was exceptionally wonderful. Food was amazing. 10/10 oysters. Our server Jenner was amazing as well. Super stoked on our experience! Also loved the ambiance. Will definitely be back again. Mahalo

Service from Cory & Rossington was the best part about our experience - they were great - 5-stars to them! However, the portions for the happy hour offerings were super underwhelming. Might as well not offer a happy hour, as each dish is like a single-serve tapa for $10-15.

Love their happy hour!!! $3 oysters were amazing and the cocktail sauce was probably the best I've ever had. I think it's an amazing bang for your buck at such a beautiful restaurant with great service. I'd definitely return.

Came here on Saturday night with our friends who live in Honolulu. It's located in the International Marketplace in Waikiki and I was not sure about going to a "mall" restaurant. However, this place was wonderful!! We had a great table in the patio area and the service was excellent. Apologies that I cannot remember our servers name but he did an awesome job. Husband and I split the smoked salmon Caesar salad. One of the best salads I have had. Our friends shared the crab cakes and loved them. For the main dish, I had the black cod. OMG, it was butter! So delicious. Everyone else had the duck and loved it. I had a taste of it and it was amazing. Hubby and I shared a chocolate gelato for dessert which was good. They also have a very nice mock tail selection as well as wines and cocktails. Something for everyone. Parking is partially validated - they give a 20.0 credit. Highly recommend Herringbone and I know we will be back when we return to HNL in the future.

A friend of mine told me about this place so of course I had to check it out. The atmosphere is very nice and the restaurant has plenty of space. I ordered the crab cake for an appetizer and it looked as good as it tasted, delicious. The flavor and seasoning was great and the sauce complimented the wonderful taste. For my entree I ordered the breaded chicken dish with mashed potatoes. The chicken was cooked prefect with the right flavor and the mash potatoes was buttery and light. The service was very cordial and prompt.

Truly a hidden gem! We were headed to another nearby bar for football on a Saturday afternoon, and were turned away. We wandered by Herringbone and saw their HH sign outside. We took a seat at the bar and were immediately greeted by the lovely staff. Even at the end of HH, they were more than happy to accommodate not only us, but everyone at the bar for another round even when it was past 4, to ensure that everyone was taken care of. The drinks were outstanding, and the food was so fresh! We ordered three plates from the HH menu, and they were small, but perfect for snacking and sharing. If we hadn't had to fly home that night, we definitely would have stayed, and surely would have gone back for dinner if we could, or had known about them sooner!

We ended up coming here the night of our elopement with a group of friends. Staff was amazing and very attentive. Food was delicious, but spendy. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor. They even gave my husband and I a complimentary dessert as a congratulatory dessert from them. So nice and thoughtful!

We had a large group and it was about 50/50 on enjoyment. My steak was great. My wife got salmon salad and it had very little salmon. Mom got shrimp salad and it only had 2 pieces of shrimp. They were out of 4 menu items the moment we showed up. And the kids ordered chicken fettuccine and they had to give them buttered noodles. Not sure what is up with the restaurant but they definitely charge a high price without delivering on size and/or quality. Also we had 7pm reservations and weren't sat until 7:30 and they were not busy. Half the restaurant was empty. I read multiple reviews with similar comments on time it takes to get seated and small portions so wanted to share my experience as well. Pro tip: it's in the 3rd floor.

Still our go-to place for Happy Hour. Menu changed since we last visited. And we think it's even better. Gochujang Octopus is much better than their previous buffalo style. Sauce matches the octopus; and it's so tender. Island Chopped Salad is our favorite new item. Texture and taste is great. Pipkaula is a great addition. Ahi taco is tasty. A little saucy, but you can still taste the ahi. I could eat many of these. Aoki Manhattan is fantastic. And the lychee martini is always good here. Chad provided great service. He came by our table multiple times to ensure we were enjoying ourselves and had plenty to eat/drink. You can sit at the bar, high table or the regular tables by the bar for happy hour. See you next time.

I came here on a whim after meandering around and just tired of being in my lil adobe and needed to people for a bit. Was attracted to the decor not gonna lie - but when I sat at the bar - was a lil confused why a whale bone model was the ambiance over the bar area - when the restaurant called Herringbone - reflecting the patterns of a fish.... Guess making a giant actual Herring replica was gonna be too costly? Anyways moving along - more of a curiosity than anything else, not a ding in any way shape or form. (I get nerdy like that sometimes) OK pupu time review!!!!!!: FOlKS STAY AWAY FROM THE BRUSSEL SPROUTS!!!!!!! I CLAIM THEM ALLLLLLL!!!!!! MINE! (I think the Seaguls from Finding Nemo said it best: MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE) - ok insert Golum (MY PREEEEECIOUUUUS). Ok I will literally cry if that item EVER gets removed from their menu! DON'T YOU DARE CHANGE IIIIIIT OR REMOOOOOVE IT!!!!!! 'Nuf said! Ok - second part - the Baja Fish Taco - ummmm - ummm - yeah definitely not my fav, and it needs tweaking. I mean it has the "bones" there - but the overall come together needs work. The night I was there - yes beautifully crispy piping hot fish - no seasoning at all - not one ounce salt or pepper detected or any hint of other seasoning - not in the batter or on the fish. I mean - THAT's the highlight right? The actual crunchy batter annnnd the fish, riiiight? Now don't get me wrong - everything else spot on. juuuuuuuuuuust needed that lil extra tweak of salt and pepper hit. The bartender in training diiiiiiid offer to comp me - I declined because - if I had sent it back that would have been one thing - but I ate the whole thing, so I should pay. That's on me. But I dooooo appreciate the fact they offered, I'm an honest type of person and wanna do the restaurant right and not try to mess them up. Moooooooooving right along the ocean front - eyes snagged the last item - ooooooooooo, the very tempting and stomach ordered me to order it - the Pulehu Steak. Ok - I think I entered the divine region seeing this bad boy come out - oh my all 5 senses going off screaming up and down like a lil kid on Christmas Morning running to the parents bedroom jumping up and down on them to hurry up and get moving..... You know what I mean. I should have ordered this along WITH the Brussel sprouts to come out together - ohhhh that would have paiiiiired so nicely WITH the red wine I was drinking at the time (sorry can't see the actual one I did, but it was reaaaaaaally smooth and buttery tasting - hardly any after acidity taste!!!!). Ahhhh dessert time.......... I can't remember what exact dessert I ordered - but I want to say it was a cake like dessert? I just remember being in heaven - light enough - not super dense, not too sweet. And I ended up getting a port to go along with it for the dessert cordial. Match made in heaven. Now - will I come back? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!! (provided the wallet says I have enough to do so - wallet controls me - eeeeeeeew) Now to the amazing staff that night: there was a bartender in training - she was completely amazing. I do not recall her name - but she was completely vibing with me and making really good recommendations. Sorry trainers, I noticed you were trying to kind of overtake her service to me - ding on you for that, ok? That was her moment to shine - and you should have just let her do her thing and not step in on it. Yeah you guys were cool and all, but - she was doing really well and didn't need that much heavy oversight. I know she got pulled away to handle table customer service - and I get it sometimes ya gotta do that for being the bartender especially during the slower hours. And I hope I made it clear I wanted her to complete the transaction with me - cuz she started. And the only reason someone else takes over is: 1) rude service (which did not happen at all, she was amaaaaaaazing!!!!), 2) super busy - ok can handle if they are unvailable and ya need to input something on their behalf, but there was no major rush - so I was ok with just sitting and waiting - different story if there was a major long line of folks wanting too sit and dine, which there wasn't - so there was no need to intervene. I appreciate you trying to help her - but I was also happy just watching the sports on the tv, and just letting things sit and digest while waiting for her to come back cuz I knew she would. And I did point out a couple of times I would wait for her to return, as she was my primary server. So it was kinda starting to feel like I should be pressured to just close out with someone else who wasn't serving me the whole time and didn't have that connection. Then when I actually wanted a refill of the port - was kinda blown off until she got back into the bar? Thaaaaaaaat became a biiiit sketchy in my books. So - Fix the Baja Taco seasoning issue (that does NOT mean dump a ton of salt and pepper in now - just a tsp more or two for those with sensitive salt/pepper tastes) Out of room.....

Herringbone is located at the International Market top floor next to Moani. There is garage parking but not sure about the validation or parking charges. We went for Happy Hour (4pm-6pm). Got there around 5pm. There were open seats at the bar and the dinning area had a good amount of people but also a good amount of open tables. There is a bigger outdoor dinning area as well. When we got there to check in, there were several groups of people waiting outside. I assume to be seated. I overheard the hostess telling the lady in front of me that there are no available seating for walk ins at the outdoor dinning area. But the bar is open seating. Luckily we made reservations . We ordered the Washugyu steak. They are cut into thin slices which you cook on your own. We also ordered the Pulehu steak (comes with a small side salad. Actually, I think it's more salad than steak ) We ordered Baha taco (1 taco per order) it was good but probably could have used more flavor or more fixings like guacamole or pico de gallo, pig in a blanket (comes with fries and 1 piggie), furikake fries and ahi taco (1 taco per order). I think it would have been better if the happy hour menu items were more for sharing instead of just an individual piece such as the taco and the pig in a blanket. I enjoyed the ambiance at Herringbone. There was also live music.

Total crap. We waited almost an hour for our food and it was overcooked. They weren't even busy and it was a Saturday night. Paid $230 for nothing special. We could've cooked better food at home. We haven't gone out in a very long time and wasted our money and time on a crap restaurant. Do not go here. If I could give it zero stars, I would. Wish I could get a refund.

4 stars for a GORGEOUS restaurant and ambience, food was pretty good for happy hour! *I tried their full happy hour menu so this is what this review is based on. We came on a Monday evening so the restaurant was pretty quiet, which was nice because we were able to enjoy the restaurant decor! It is located on the top floor of the International Marketplace mall. Our servers were really nice and attentive with refilling our waters and helping us when necessary. The food was pretty good - I'd say the non-happy hour pricing is quite pricey for what you get, so I'd definitely recommend coming for happy hour if you want to try more of their dishes. I thought their oysters and brussel sprouts were really good!

Three stats because I didn't think it was worth the price. Our waiter Jeff was great. My drink was delicious and strong. My meal was a little underwhelming. I had the lobster roll and it wasn't like a normal lobster roll. It came cold in like a lobster salad form. It was still decent but just not what I wanted and maybe a little expensive. The restaurant was nice and quiet though

Beautiful dining room. The service was good our waitress was friendly. The food, however, was nothing special. Nothing stood out to me. And a bit over priced for what it is. The portion is a bit small. The only good dish was the pasta and Uni.

Usually come for happy hour and sit at the bar. Great drink selection, high quality food with a nice presentation, attentive bartender, and super adorable decor. This combined with parking validation - what's not to love!

The Hamachi Crudo was delicious. The other fish entree dishes were only ok. The menu might have been updated since our visit but overall I was disappointed with the selections and quality of the food. My husbands fish entree came out kind cold and tasted odd. The service was really good and the outdoor seating ambiance is nice. The main entrees were overpriced for the quality. I was expecting higher quality for this type of place.