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Unpretentious Hawaiian restaurant specializing in local seafood, with live music.
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Address: 970 N Kalaheo Ave A214, Kailua, HI 96734
Phone: (808) 263-3787
Website: https://nicoskailua.com/
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Jason Rabon
The food was good and our server was great. My family enjoyed the experience.
But…Lots of open tables by the windows with water views.. but they were not seating those tables. They just left the tables dirty and expected nobody to ask to sit at them.
I could hear the frustrations of the staff when guests kept asking to sit by the windows.. I could hear the staff complaining when they were getting sat and should have been getting off.
A little tip from my experience in Hospitality.. If you have a desirable section next to windows with a water view.. and don’t want to seat those tables for what ever your reasoning was.. (cut staff early, short staffed, or just what your business model is)
Push the tables together like it is set for a large party.. Then you won’t have the 5 different 2&3 tops asking to sit there.. (it will save your staff frustrations)
… moreBut…Lots of open tables by the windows with water views.. but they were not seating those tables. They just left the tables dirty and expected nobody to ask to sit at them.
I could hear the frustrations of the staff when guests kept asking to sit by the windows.. I could hear the staff complaining when they were getting sat and should have been getting off.
A little tip from my experience in Hospitality.. If you have a desirable section next to windows with a water view.. and don’t want to seat those tables for what ever your reasoning was.. (cut staff early, short staffed, or just what your business model is)
Push the tables together like it is set for a large party.. Then you won’t have the 5 different 2&3 tops asking to sit there.. (it will save your staff frustrations)
Ana B
**A Gem in Kailua—Nico’s Delivers Great Food & Atmosphere**
Nico’s Kailua is exactly the kind of restaurant that makes dining out a pleasure. Spacious, open, and bright, it offers a welcoming atmosphere where you can truly relax. While fine dining has its place, there’s something special about a restaurant like Nico’s—where great service, a lively ambiance, and delicious food come together effortlessly.
We dropped in for lunch without reservations and were pleasantly surprised that we didn’t have to wait. The menu offered plenty of tempting choices, and we opted for the Chicken Katsu, the Grilled Kalbi short ribs special, and the Macadamia panko-crusted mahi-mahi (the special of the day). Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The Kalbi ribs, in particular, were outstanding—tender, well-seasoned, and simply delicious. The presentation was unique, served in clamshell takeout containers—a casual touch that fit the restaurant’s relaxed vibe.
Beyond the food, Nico’s has even more to offer: a variety of great desserts, a lively bar area, and live music that adds to the experience. The prices are reasonable, making it easy to enjoy a satisfying meal without overthinking it.
If you’re looking for a fantastic dining spot in Kailua where you can unwind and savor great food, Nico’s is a solid choice. I loved it and would happily go back!
… moreNico’s Kailua is exactly the kind of restaurant that makes dining out a pleasure. Spacious, open, and bright, it offers a welcoming atmosphere where you can truly relax. While fine dining has its place, there’s something special about a restaurant like Nico’s—where great service, a lively ambiance, and delicious food come together effortlessly.
We dropped in for lunch without reservations and were pleasantly surprised that we didn’t have to wait. The menu offered plenty of tempting choices, and we opted for the Chicken Katsu, the Grilled Kalbi short ribs special, and the Macadamia panko-crusted mahi-mahi (the special of the day). Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The Kalbi ribs, in particular, were outstanding—tender, well-seasoned, and simply delicious. The presentation was unique, served in clamshell takeout containers—a casual touch that fit the restaurant’s relaxed vibe.
Beyond the food, Nico’s has even more to offer: a variety of great desserts, a lively bar area, and live music that adds to the experience. The prices are reasonable, making it easy to enjoy a satisfying meal without overthinking it.
If you’re looking for a fantastic dining spot in Kailua where you can unwind and savor great food, Nico’s is a solid choice. I loved it and would happily go back!
Chelsey Linclau Watts
They marked GF on entrées that could be made gluten-free. The server was very knowledgeable about what I could and couldn’t have and even checked labels on the Gelato to make sure it was OK. I got the Ahi Tuna and it was everything I had hoped for. The drinks were divine. My family is not GF but they ordered the crab patty burger, crab patty salad, shrimp scampi, the short ribs and the fish burger. The kiddos got the loaded brownie and it was a hit.
… moreGerri E
Kelly was wonderful! Suggested and made the best lychee martini!
Steven our server for dinner was absolute terrific!
Now the food: the Friday catch of the day swordfish with asparagus and mango salsa awesome! The fish and chips, my sister loved it! The crab cake the best outside Maryland! Everything was just wonderful! Love it!
… moreSteven our server for dinner was absolute terrific!
Now the food: the Friday catch of the day swordfish with asparagus and mango salsa awesome! The fish and chips, my sister loved it! The crab cake the best outside Maryland! Everything was just wonderful! Love it!
Jeff Curtin
Nico’s is a great restaurant, but their locations are like the Temu version of a great seafood restaurant; always falling just short. The food was good, not great. Highly recommend their Ahi dip. The Hose salad was just a pile of greens, the chicken Katsu lacked flavor, but the Poké was really good. Everything was served in to-go containers, which cheapens the dining experience and makes me question the pricing.
Overall, still a good option for local seafood, but if you’re looking for a view, I’d look elsewhere.
… moreOverall, still a good option for local seafood, but if you’re looking for a view, I’d look elsewhere.
Kurt Semon
Great food and friendly service. Steve was our server and did a great job too. Atmosphere was what to be expected with island vibes but I wish we could’ve sat near the view. We were one of a few families visiting and told we would have to move off the table with a view of the water front by 4pm. We finished our food and watched the one couple leave but we were directed to the bar area while only one couple sat along the water front. See photo…
… moreDawn Till Dusk Homes
Great atmosphere! Dined in for a large family dinner. Service was good and food was good as well.
… morederris lents
We went for lunch. The food was served in paper carry-out containers with plastic utensils. Ahi tuna sandwich had zero flavor. Double cheeseburger was 2 small patties that didn’t even fit the bun. Sorry, not impressed.
… moreMar Tin
Looked this place up on Google and was excited about the menu and decided to give it a try. When we got there we found out that the menu had changed and their menu on Google was not updated.
Everything we were excited about trying was not on the menu anymore. When we did order all of the food was brought out in clear plastic togo boxes and plastic utensils (classy). We were told that plates were being brought over so we waited…..and waited. We were hungry and started eating then our plates finally came out with more plastic utensils along with our salad in a clear plastic box. (We were dining in) The food was mediocre at best, the place seemed great and had good reviews so we gave it a try and were terribly disappointed.
… moreEverything we were excited about trying was not on the menu anymore. When we did order all of the food was brought out in clear plastic togo boxes and plastic utensils (classy). We were told that plates were being brought over so we waited…..and waited. We were hungry and started eating then our plates finally came out with more plastic utensils along with our salad in a clear plastic box. (We were dining in) The food was mediocre at best, the place seemed great and had good reviews so we gave it a try and were terribly disappointed.
Victor Sun
I feel like this restaurant is resting on its laurels and location. Food is wayyy overpriced for presentation and setting that is of a local bar.
The tuna dip appetizer was like a meal in itself, and the dip , even though touting as having ahi pieces, were hard to notice those ahi pieces. This feels a bit of false advertising when on the menu you say a dip has ahi, but as a customer I have to go searching thru the dip to find those pieces. I might as well just have regular tuna dip at that point.
The fish cheeseburger is over hyped. It’s extremely simple, tasty, but not $20 tasty.
My wife got a fish dish, it was cooked well but nothing spectacular.
Overall we left spending in excess of $100 for 2 drinks, an appetizer, and 2 entrees.
And that’s the issue, for spending this much you feel like you should be treated to something unique and special, not your run of the mill pier bar food. The price didn’t feel right for a place/ambiance like Nico’s.
… moreThe tuna dip appetizer was like a meal in itself, and the dip , even though touting as having ahi pieces, were hard to notice those ahi pieces. This feels a bit of false advertising when on the menu you say a dip has ahi, but as a customer I have to go searching thru the dip to find those pieces. I might as well just have regular tuna dip at that point.
The fish cheeseburger is over hyped. It’s extremely simple, tasty, but not $20 tasty.
My wife got a fish dish, it was cooked well but nothing spectacular.
Overall we left spending in excess of $100 for 2 drinks, an appetizer, and 2 entrees.
And that’s the issue, for spending this much you feel like you should be treated to something unique and special, not your run of the mill pier bar food. The price didn’t feel right for a place/ambiance like Nico’s.