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Pitch Sports Bar
Kakaako·Sports Bar
Best sports bar in Honolulu with $3 happy hour sushi rolls, NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA & MLB packages, omakase dining, and dog-friendly patio at SALT Kakaako. Opens early for game days.
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Honolulu has no shortage of sushi, and with 57 qualifying restaurants across the island, narrowing it down takes real work. I pulled together this curated guide combining my own verified picks with the area's best-rated spots so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to eating.
At the top of the list you'll find Pitch Sports Bar in Kakaako — one of my personal recommendations and a genuinely fun place to enjoy $3 happy hour sushi rolls while catching live sports on NFL Sunday Ticket. Kanoya Sushi Grill and Bar in the Ala Moana area is another spot I personally recommend, great for a sit-down sushi-and-bar experience. Further down the list, well-regarded spots like Doraku Sushi Kakaʻako and Genki Sushi in Kapahulu round things out — Doraku is known for its modern Japanese gastropub style and innovative rolls, while Genki is popular for its classic conveyor-belt sushi experience.
Spots I've personally been to carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — look for it to see which restaurants have earned my verified seal. Whether you're after omakase dining, casual rolls, or sushi on a budget, Honolulu's scene has something for every craving.
The ranking
Top pick1Best sports bar in Honolulu with $3 happy hour sushi rolls, NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA & MLB packages, omakase dining, and dog-friendly patio at SALT Kakaako. Opens early for game days.
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4$$Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
5$$Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
6$$Snug sushi house for classic rolls, seafood salads & Japanese mains in colorful, homey quarters.
7$$Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
8$Sashimi, maki & other Japanese eats offered in a snug, comfy space with sushi bar seating.
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10$$Cheerful counter-service place offering sashimi, rolls & rice bowls featuring local fish.
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14$$Traditional Japanese seafood with creative twists served in a cozy, stylish, bamboo-accented space.
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20$Japanese take-out spot serving a variety of sushi rolls, plus bento & udon options.
21$Outpost of an Osaka-based chain serving sushi & other basic Japanese eats in a no-frills setting.
22$Japanese take-out spot serving a variety of sushi rolls, plus bento & udon options.
23$$Vibrant restaurant offering traditional floating sushi, along with other Japanese standards.
24$Maguro Spot brings sushi to Waikiki at a budget-friendly price point. Family-friendly casual dining.
25Long-standing Japanese eatery known for sushi & tempura, with sushi bar or table seating.
26$$Bustling fixture that's been serving up classic Japanese fare in a tiny setting for decades.
27$$Counter-serve Japanese chain offering sushi, udon, donburi & bento in a casual setting.
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30$$Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
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Pitch Sports Bar in Kakaako tops this curated guide as a NateEatsHawaii-verified pick, offering $3 happy hour sushi rolls, omakase dining, and a dog-friendly patio at SALT Kakaako. Kanoya Sushi Grill and Bar in the Ala Moana area is another verified recommendation worth checking out.
Pitch Sports Bar's $3 happy hour sushi rolls are hard to beat for value, and Genki Sushi in Kapahulu — a Japan-based conveyor-belt chain — is a popular pick for wallet-friendly sushi without sacrificing variety.
This is a curated BEST guide: Nate's personally verified picks appear first (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge), followed by Honolulu's top-rated sushi spots based on real visitor ratings collected on the site. The list is reviewed regularly as new restaurants open and ratings change across the 57 qualifying spots.
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