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Side Street Inn

1225 Hopaka St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96814
(808) 591-0253
Ranked #33 of 1,269 restaurants in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 137 Reviews
Price range: 1 AUD - 20 AUD
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Ala Moana - Kakaako
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Frederick, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We went as a group of six, which I recommend doing so you can go family style and try more stuff on the menu. Prices were super reasonable. The bill was under $110 including a beer for 5 of us. Don’t miss the pork chops or the fried rice. I had always sworn my Mom was queen of pan fried... More

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New York City, New York
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Food to last for days. Came here with my husband while vacationing in Honolulu. The place is a dive but the food is delicious and the service attentive. Its not for the faint of heart. Expect to leave full of greasy and fried food but wanting for more. We started with the Ahi Poke which we loved. I think I... More

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Oahu, Hawaii
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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Don't be deceived by this off the beaten path restaurant & lounge. Down a little side street, you won't find an ocean view or ultra romantic ambiance. What you will find, however, is some of the best tasting food in Honolulu. One meal here and you'll be back again and again. Everything I've eaten here has been consistently delicious. Recently,... More

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Honolulu
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

How much grease can you get in fried rice...we took it as take out and gave it to a homeless guy over by K'mart More

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New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This spot was suggested to us by a friend who lived in Oahu for a short time and we could not have been more blown away! The restaurant is basically in an alley and patronized by mostly locals. We were told to try the fried rice and man did it deliver. It was absolutely phenomenal and by itself made it... More

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Hawaii
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Had some out of town guests that wanted to eat some "local food". Would have given it 5 stars if the atmosphere was better, but the food was delicious. My Farmer's Salad was so fresh, it tasted as if picked from the back door with a great tasting dressing, too. My sister-in-law had the Oven Baked Kamachi fish with a... More

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Prescott
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

What a fantastic experience. The place is large and noisy but the platters of food just keep coming out of the kitchen. Three of us were there on a Sunday evening - and we shared two entrees and a salad - and it was plenty! This is a perfect place for a family 'cause it's "family style" with a Hawaiian... More

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Los Angeles
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Came here last month during my vacation. I am surprised that I have to pay $5 for valet parking. The restaurant is location in a small street and you may have to walk a few blocks to avoid the parking fees. We ordered a kim chee fried rice and their most famous park chop. It is decent but not over... More

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san diego
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

The pork chops and babyback ribs are to die for. Of course you will also have the fried rice. If you are only a party of two you might eat the same at home as takeout for a few days , the portions are gigantic! More

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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Restaurants by the hotels are very generic. We decided to go where locals eat and not eat the same "American" food I could easily find in California. The food was delicious. We had the porkchops, wings, ribs, and their famous rice. Great portions. The place hasn't been updated, but if you just want a great meal, it's worth it. We... More

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