Black Shamrock Tavern

Black Shamrock Tavern is an Irish pub that serves Jersey style pizza. They have the standard pizzas like cheese, pepperoni, o'Maggie (margherita), and a white pie but what I recommend are their specials. The pizza specials are a fusion of Hawaii ingredients and it changes often. I love their pepperoni because it's only $18 but I've also enjoyed any of the specials that have burrata in it. The pizzas come to the table hot and fresh and you get that really nice cheese pull from that first slice. They have a full bar of beverages but also soda for those who don't drink.

They are in Honolulu Chinatown at the corner of Marin Street and Nuuanu Ave. Their exterior is a red brick building and you'll see a sign hanging out in front. The staff and owner are friendly. Even when it's busy, the owner stops by the table to check and make sure everyone is doing okay. That's not something I get at other locally owned food establishments on Oahu so this is excellent service. Their prices are reasonable and it keeps me coming back for both lunch and pau hana/dinner. For parking, there is metered street parking on Nuuanu Ave or the Marin Tower Municipal Parking since they are 1 block away and they rates are cheap. 

For more information about Black Shamrock Tavern, visit blackshamrocktavern.com. 

902 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 777-3000

Pizza Special

Pepperoni Pizza

Basket o' Fries

Jalapeno Poppers

BREW'd Craft Pub

BREW'd Craft Pub is located on Waialae Ave at the corner of 9th Ave. This place is known for having a huge selection of beers but since I'm not much of a beer drinker, I came for the food. The items on the menu are mostly appetizers with the exception of one burger, the Brew'd Burger. The portions for some of the items are small but for the pipikaula poke, it was big. The candied bacon is highly recommended but it only comes with 4 strips so you may want to double or triple up on that one. The mac & cheese was also really good because they make theirs extra cheesy. The tables inside are really close to each other and the noise level is loud. They are always busy so if you plan to go with a group, make reservations. There is a lot behind the building where you can park but I lucked out and got a space on the street.

For more information about BREW'd Craft Pub, visit www.brewdcraftpub.com.

3441 Waialae Ave
Ste A
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 732-2337

Mac & Cheese

Jerk Style Candied Bacon

Pipikaula Beef Poke

Bacon Fat Fries

Pint + Jigger - CLOSED

This is in the space of the old Kochi Restaurant next to Jimbo. I came for the food but my friends came for beer. If you're a fan of beer, I highly recommend checking this place out. They have a lot of beers on tap. The food is really good but it's pricey and the portions are small. The pigs in a blanket, crab cakes and scotch egg were my top picks. Remember to dunk your pig in a blanket into the homemade ketchup because it's the best ketchup ever.

For more information about Pint + Jigger, please visit http://pintandjigger.com.

1936 S. King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 744-9593

Beer Braised Brats

Hancrafted Pigs in a Blanket

Red Devils on Horseback

Pan-Fried Crab Cakes

Guava Wood Smoked Sausage Sliders

Scotch Egg