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Herringbone

We checked out this resistant for our last dinner in Waikiki… it definitely did not disappoint.

We were after a seafood platter, and that they did have. We got what they called the sailboat, which came with oysters, shrimp, and lobsters. What I was very impressed about is that the lobster was very minimal work to eat. They had prepared it perfectly (ie cracked everything up) for us, but still maintained enough of the shell for excellent presentation.

We also wanted some steak, so got a 10oz steak medium. Also very good.

And since I wanted some carbs, we got the seafood pasta that had calamari, octopus, and uni. Also a great dish.

For drinks, got an espresso martini (asked for no sweetener), and tried their Mai Tai. I would get the former again, but could get something else other than the Mai Tai.

Overall would definitely come back to this restaurant.

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Eleven

Went to this place for a super light dinner and drinks after shopping in Ala Moana Center.

For food, got the scallops and the salmon. Both did the job.

For drinks, got an espresso martini, and a whisky from Israel (92 proof). Espresso martini did the job (nothing to write home about, but could get it again). For the whisky, reminded me a little like Toki, but more alcohol tasting. Would not not get it again.

Overall would come back here if was in the area.

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The Pig and the Lady

Went to this place after a long hike at Koko Crater, and it was definitely worth it! FYI this place is located in Kaimuki, which is a bit east of Waikiki, but was on the way back from Koko Crater.

For drinks, tried One of the Good Things (a margarita, but rum based), and their version of an espresso martini (uses mezcal instead of vodka, and uses Vietnamese coffee). Would get the first drink again.

For food got the chicken wings (which apparently they’re known for), the pho French dip banh mi, the pho oxtail, and the mussels. All but the last item were excellent.

Also one thing to call out is that this restaurant has a (full) bar, which someone alone could just come here and eat there which I think is cool.

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Ferrit & Lee

We ate lunch at this restaurant after our tour at the Midleton Distillery.

Overall, food was (more than) ok, but also could try other places as well.

Ordered an espresso martini to start. Honestly it was meh.

I did enjoy my main, which was penne with chicken and sausage. But not gonna lie it was pretty standard (probably enjoyed it since it’s been a while since I had penne since the trip).

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Praia da Luz

We stoped by here for a beach club vibe in Porto.

Music was great (lots of tech house and John Summit like DJing). If it wasn’t windy and cloudy, experience would have been a lot better (would come back here!).

I ordered an espresso martini and Aperol Spritz. Would order both again.

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The Bar at The Modern

Went to this place for pre-dinner drinks (it is attached to the Moma, but not in the museum itself).

You can show up, and there is a chance you can get a lounge table at the bar (it’s a first come first serve).

We only tried the boneless chicken bucket (which comes with fries). Would get it again.

For drinks, tried a variety of drinks. From a whisky sour to a pisco sour to an espresso martini without simple syrup.

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The Stand

Usually we come to this place just for the stand up portion. However decided to try out the restaurant.

The clutch move about eating here before the show is that you get 10% off the food bill, and they save your seat at the show itself (which is usually downstairs( if you are not yet done eating. We started eating at 9pm, so we went the route of them saving our seat.

For drinks got the espresso martini without simple syrup.

For food, we ended up getting the shrimp cocktail, the porkchop, a steak, and the tagliatelle pasta all great options.

(FYI you can order all these at the actual show as well, but I liked eating them before the show).

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Public Gardens

We were at the King West area trying to find a bar that had a good vibe and served drinks. This definitely was both.

They have a variety of espresso martinis, even a Nutella one! My friend got a decaf espresso martini since it was 10pm, and I thought it was reasonable. I stuck to whisky’s (they had a good assortment). Only complaint is that for one of the servings we specified two oz. But they only served a single oz.

I will say that the mozerella sticks were also not that great (would not order that again).

(FYI below is not my photo)

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Civil Works (at Waterworks Food Hall)

We visited this place for after dinner drinks. I liked the loungey vibe.

Ordered a whisky based cocktail, and their version of an espresso martini. They also had Jell-O shots ( it base alcohol was furnet…which was actually ok!).

Also the food hall downstairs would be good to visit during the day (a range of various cuisines, and I like the modern industrial look)

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Rosemary’s Midtown

Grabbed Saturday brunch with some friends from New York at this place.

Got an espresso martini without any sweetener plus an Aperol spritz. Both were great.

For food, got the pesto pasta, the pappardelle verde, potatoes, French toast, and mushroom sausage pizza. All of it was great, and would get them again.

This place is a chain with locations through New York. This location gets Hampton people going to it apparently.

Note: didn’t take any photos for some reason, so all the below pics are from yelp.