Nico's Pier 38 Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu at Nico's Pier 38, a beloved staple in Honolulu's seafood scene, offering a variety of locally sourced fish dishes prepared in different styles. The casual waterfront restaurant boasts beautiful harbor views, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing meal. Customers rave about the fresh and delicious fish, with standout dishes like the blackened furikake Ahi and shrimp scampi pasta. Prices are reasonable, ranging from $20-$30 for most entrees. The laid-back atmosphere and live music create a welcoming vibe for both locals and tourists. Nico's Pier 38 also offers outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a full bar with signature cocktails. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable dining experience in Honolulu, Nico's Pier 38 comes highly recommended for its quality food, scenic views, and welcoming ambiance.

Breakfast Menu (March , )

Fish & Eggs

Fish of the day served with eggs any style, tartar sauce, and your choice of rice.

$14.00

Fish Omelette

Sauteed Fish tossed with garlic and green onions with your choice of rice.

$14.00

Omelette

Choose two: Portuguese Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Spam, Kamaboko, Cheese, Mushrooms, Green onions with your choice of rice.

$13.00

Loco Moco

Nico's housemade hamburger steak topped with a brown mushroom onion gravy and eggs any style with your choice of rice.

$11.00

Eggs And Things

eggs any style with your choice of ham, bacon, spam, or Portuguese Sausage and your choice of rice.

$11.00

Fried Rice

Served with one egg any style.

$9.00

Nico's French Toast

Made with local sweet bread.

$9.50

Breakfast Croissant

Ham, Cheese, and Egg on a Toasted Croissant.

$7.00

Breakfast Sandwich

Ham, Cheese, and Egg on Toasted White Bread.

$6.75

Pancakes

Served with lilikoi butter.

$9.50

Saimin

Japanese noodles in broth with spam, kamaboko, and green onions.

$6.00

Pier Saimin

Japanese noodles in broth with spam, kamaboko, fish, egg drop, and green onions.

$8.50

Steak And Eggs

oz new york strip (cooked medium-rare) served with two eggs any style, fruits, and choice of rice.

$16.50

White Toast

$2.95

One Egg

Any Style

$1.75

Breakfast Meat

$5.00

Daily Plate Of The Day

Chef's choice. (No noodles).

Hawaiian Plate (Aloha Friday Only)

Pork Laulau, kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon, rice, and poi. No noodles.

$22.00

Braised Pork Belly

Topped with Asian macadamia nut pesto drizzle and pork au jus

$18.75

Hoisin Barbecue Chicken

Grilled boneless chicken thighs marinated in Nico's special hoisin barbecue sauce

$17.00

Crispy Orange Chicken

Lightly floured chicken pieces deep fried and tossed in a slightly spicy orange sweet chili sauce. No noodles.

$17.00

Beef Stew

A savory mix of cubed beef and vegetables slow-cooked in a robust and homemade style

$19.00

Chicken Katsu

Boneless chicken coated with Japanese panko bread crumbs, deep-fried and served with Nico's dipping sauce

$17.50

Loco Moco

Two of Nico's burger patties on a bed of rice, topped with eggs (any style) and our mushroom onion gravy. Mac salad only. Come with chow mein noodles.

$18.00

Mini Loco Moco

One of Nico's burger patty on a bed of rice, topped with egg (any style) and our mushroom onion gravy (mac salad and noodles not included)

$14.00

Hamburger Steak

Two of Nico's homemade burger patties on a bed of rice topped with our house-made mushroom onion gravy. Comes with chowmein noodles.

$17.00

Combo Plate

Choice of any two local favorites except Hawaiian Plate and daily special.

$20.00

Soup Of The Day

Chef's choice.

Salad Of The Day

Chef's choice

Soup & Salad Combo

Caesar Salad with oz Soup of the Day

$14.25

Fishermen's Stew

White chowder of fish and clams served in a sourdough bread bowl

$10.00

Pesto Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled chicken breast saute in a house-made basil pesto, served on crisp romaine lettuce with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and Nico's herbed croutons. Caesar dressing on the side.

$17.00

Herb Dijon Salmon Salad

Roasted Herb Dijon Salmon, crispy sun-chokes, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, with a ravigote dressing

$19.00

Fried Calamari Salad

Deep-fried calamari on baby spinach with sweet chili vinaigrette and house cocktail sauce

$18.00

Seared Ahi Poke Salad

Raw tuna cubes, seasoned with shoyu and sesame oil, flash seared and set upon mixed greens with our plum vinaigrette

$16.50

Crab Cake Salad

Freshly made crab cake over baby spinach topped with sun-dried tomato aioli and served with our plum vinaigrette.

$19.75

Furikake Pan Seared Ahi

Fresh Ahi tuna steak coated with Japanese dried seaweed and sesame seeds then cooked to order, from rare to well done. Served with Nico's ginger garlic cilantro dip.

$18.50

Fried Ahi Belly

Our famous Ahi belly steaks are quickly deep-fried and topped with spicy tomato salsa.

$17.25

Fish And Chips

Fresh fish beer-battered and served with fries, malt vinegar, and Nico's ginger garlic cilantro dip.

$17.00

Garlic Pesto Shrimp

/ pound of sweet shrimp saute and de-glazed with white wine.

$18.00

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Saute shrimp in parmesan garlic cream sauce tossed with linguine pasta. Served with house-made garlic bread.

$23.00

Catch Of The Day

Chef's choice.

Poke Bowl (Sold In The Fish Market Only)

Your choice of poke (cubed raw fish onions and seasonings) on your choice of white or brown rice.

Crab Cake Burger

Fried crab cake served on a brioche bun with spicy basil jardiniere spread, tomato, and arugula

$20.00

Grilled Ahi Sandwich

Fried crab cake served on a brioche bun with spicy basil jardiniere spread, tomatoes, and arugula

$18.50

Pier Double Fish Burger

As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Fresh ground fish with citrus, dill, and topped with basil aioli.

$18.00

Blackened Fish 'Wich

Fresh fish filet dusted with Cajun spices and blackened on the outside. Served with butter lettuce, tomato, and basil aioli

$16.50

Pier Double Cheeseburger

Two of Nico's famous burger patties with lettuce, tomato, red onion, island dressing , and cheddar cheese.

$18.00

Cheese

Classic pomodoro tomato basil sauce and mozzarella cheese

$18.00

Margherita

Classic Pomodoro tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, basil pizza topped with fresh arugula.

$20.00

Pepperoni

Pepperoni, Pomodoro tomato basil sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

$21.00

White Or Brown Rice

scoop

$3.00

Mac Salad

scoop

$3.95

Baguette

Toasted to order.

$3.50

Garlic Bread

piece

$3.50

Green Side Salad

Topped with our housemade lemon miso dressing

$4.00

Beef Stew ( Oz)

Does not come with rice.

$12.00

Pesto Chicken

$8.00

Fried Calamari

$9.50

Garlic Cilantro Dip

$0.50

Spicy Lomi Tomato Salsa

$1.50

Extra Dressing

$0.50

Garlic Salted French Fries

$5.00

Lunch Menu (July , )

Dinner Menu (Current as of June , )

CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP

Snow Crab oven roasted with parmesan cheese, aioli, sweet onions, and served with sweet potato and taro chips

$25.00

POKE SAMPLER |

Limu, onion, spicy poke, and smoked fish

$25.00

POKE NACHOS

Ahi onion poke topped with spicy aioli, kabayaki, guacamole, and green onions served over wonton chips

$24.00

FRIED CALAMARI

Served Golden and crispy with house-made cocktail sauce

$18.00

FISH BITES

Our famous fried fish bites recipe served with lomi tomato and sriracha aioli

$15.50

ANGRY AHI DIP

Secret blend of spices, tomatoes, green onions, kimchee base mixed together with ahi confit served with house-made crispy wonton chips

$15.00

CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN

Lightly floured chicken pieces deep fried and tossed in an orange sweet chili sauce

$14.50

TRUFFLE FRIES

Generous portion of crispy french fries tossed with truffle oil

$12.00

EDAMAME (HAWAIIAN STYLE)

Tossed with Hawaiian salt, chili flakes, sesame oil, and kukui nut (contains nuts)

$10.00

OYSTER SHOOTER |

Washington Oyster with quail egg, ponzu, tobiko, and wakame

$6.00

BUBU ARARE CRUSTED SALMON SALAD

Bubu Arare crusted Salmon with Kabayaki served with mixed greens, romaine, feta cheese, red onion, tomato, and papaya seed dressing

$23.00

CRAB CAKE SALAD

Homemade crab cake served over baby spinach topped with sun-dried tomato aioli and plum vinaigrette

$22.00

PESTO CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Pesto-marinated chicken breast on romaine with parmesan cheese and croutons

$18.50

NICO'S HOUSE SIDE SALAD

Mixed greens, tomato, onion, and Nico's lemon miso dressing

$8.50

SIDE CAESAR SALAD

$10.00

BOUILLABAISSE

Tomato saffron broth served with fish, chopped clams, and mussels served with sourdough garlic bread

$18.00

FISHERMAN'S STEW

A white seafood chowder of fish and chopped clams served in a toasted sourdough bread bowl

$15.00

RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIBS

Slow-cooked boneless short ribs with garlic mashed potatoes and house vegetables

$38.00

STEAK FRITES |

Grilled USDA New York steak topped with garlic butter and garlic salted french fries

$38.00

BRAISED PORK BELLY

Slow-roasted and seared pork belly served with garlic mashed potatoes, Asian macadamia nut pesto, pork au jus, and house vegetables

$35.00

CHICKEN PARMESAN

Garlic Butter Linguine, Pomodoro, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese. Served with garlic butter bread

$27.00

PIER CHEESEBURGER

Our famous double burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, house dressing and cheddar cheese served on burger buns. Comes with your choice of garlic-salted french fries or mixed greens

$20.00

HAWAIIAN PLATE (ALOHA FRIDAY ONLY)

Pork lau lau, kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon, poi and your choice of white or brown rice

$28.00

ROSEMARY ROASTED PRIME RIB | (SUNDAYS ONLY)

oz. Prime Rib served with au jus, horseradish cream, and garlic mashed potatoes

$41.00

FURIKAKE PAN SEARED AHI |

Fresh tuna ahi steak coated with Japanese dried seaweed and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of rice and house vegetables with our famous ginger garlic cilantro dip

$29.00

GRILLED PEPPERCORN SWORDFISH

Green peppercorn and five herb marinated grilled swordfish topped with sauce vierge. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and house vegetables

$29.00

SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA

Tossed in a parmesan garlic cream sauce and linguine pasta. Served with garlic butter bread

$27.00

NICO'S STEAMED CLAMS |

Fresh Manila clams beer-steamed with tomato, onion, and garlic served with garlic butter bread

$27.00

CRAB CAKE BURGER

Fried crab cake served on a brioche bun with spicy basil giardiniera spread, tomatoes, and arugula. Comes with your choice of garlic-salted french fries or mixed greens

$26.00

FISH AND CHIPS

Fresh fish beer-battered and served with garlic-salted french fries and our famous ginger garlic cilantro dip

$22.00

PIER DOUBLE FISH BURGER

As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Fresh ground fish with citrus, dill, lettuce, tomato, and basil aioli, served on burger buns. Comes with your choice of garlic-salted french fries or mixed greens

$20.00

CATCH OF THE DAY

Always a fresh filet of auction fresh fish with a finely prepared sauce

PEPPERONI

Pepperoni, Pomodoro tomato basil sauce, and mozzarella cheese

$21.00

MARGHERITA

Pomodoro tomato basil sauce, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil pizza topped with fresh arugula

$20.00

CHEESE

Pomodoro tomato basil sauce, and mozzarella cheese

$18.00

Garlic Salted French Fries

$8.00

Side Vegetables

$7.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$6.00

Mac Salad

$5.00

White Or Brown Rice ( Scoop)

$3.50

Garlic Butter Bread

$4.00

Cheeseburger And Fries

Single Patty Cheeseburger with Garlic Salted Fries

$11.00

Grilled Cheese With Fries

Grilled Cheese with Garlic Salted Fries

$9.00

Keiki Pasta

Butter and Parmesan Cheese

$8.00

CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP

Snow Crab oven roasted with parmesan cheese, aioli, sweet onions, and served with sweet potato and taro chips

$25.00

POKE SAMPLER |

Limu, onion, spicy poke, and smoked fish

$25.00

POKE NACHOS

Ahi onion poke topped with spicy aioli, kabayaki, guacamole, and green onions served over wonton chips

$24.00

FRIED CALAMARI

Served Golden and crispy with house-made cocktail sauce

$18.00

FISH BITES

Our famous fried fish bites recipe served with lomi tomato and sriracha aioli

$15.50

ANGRY AHI DIP

Secret blend of spices, tomatoes, green onions, kimchee base mixed together with ahi confit served with house-made crispy wonton chips

$15.00

CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN

Lightly floured chicken pieces deep-fried and tossed in an orange sweet chili sauce

$14.50

TRUFFLE FRIES

Generous portion of crispy french fries tossed with truffle oil

$12.00

EDAMAME (HAWAIIAN STYLE)

Served cold. Tossed with Hawaiian salt, chili flakes, sesame oil, and kukui nut (contains nuts)

$10.00

OYSTER SHOOTER |

Washington Oyster with quail egg, ponzu, tobiko, and wakame

$6.00

Pupu Menu (Current as of June , )