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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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Oahu has one of the most exciting sushi scenes in the country — and with 92 qualifying spots on the island, narrowing it down takes real work. I pulled together this curated guide combining my own verified picks with the best-rated sushi restaurants across the island, from Kakaako to Kailua to the North Shore.
At the top of my list is Pitch Sports Bar in Kakaako, which I personally recommend — it's a rare find where $3 happy hour sushi rolls, omakase dining, and NFL Sunday Ticket all live under one roof at SALT Kakaako, plus a dog-friendly patio. I also recommend Kanoya Sushi Grill and Bar in the Ala Moana area, another spot that earns the NateEatsHawaii verified badge. Beyond my own picks, spots like Banzai Sushi Bar on the North Shore (known for its stylish setting and outdoor patio) and the Doraku Sushi locations (a modern Japanese gastropub group popular for craft cocktails and innovative rolls) round out the island's finest.
Every spot on this list is backed by real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii. Restaurants I've personally been to are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge — look for it as you browse to see which spots carry my firsthand stamp of approval.
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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5$$Stylish spot for sushi & Japanese fare, plus a full bar, traditional floor seating & outdoor patio.
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8$$Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
9Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
10$$Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
11$$Snug sushi house for classic rolls, seafood salads & Japanese mains in colorful, homey quarters.
12$$Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
13$$Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
14$$Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
15$$Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
16$$Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
17$Sashimi, maki & other Japanese eats offered in a snug, comfy space with sushi bar seating.
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19$$Cheerful counter-service place offering sashimi, rolls & rice bowls featuring local fish.
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23$$Traditional Japanese seafood with creative twists served in a cozy, stylish, bamboo-accented space.
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26Down-to-earth outfit with extensive à la carte or platter sushi, plus soups & salads.
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30$$Humble restaurant offering traditional sushi & dumplings, plus familiar noodle dishes.
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FAQ
Pitch Sports Bar in Kakaako is Nate's top personal recommendation, offering a unique combo of $3 happy hour sushi rolls and full omakase dining. Kanoya Sushi Grill and Bar in the Ala Moana area is another of Nate's verified picks worth checking out.
Pitch Sports Bar in Kakaako is a standout for value, with $3 happy hour sushi rolls. Keep an eye on happy hour times at other spots on this list, as many Oahu sushi restaurants offer discounted rolls and drinks during off-peak hours.
This is a curated guide that leads with Nate's personally verified picks, followed by the highest-rated sushi spots on Oahu according to real visitor ratings collected on NateEatsHawaii. The list is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect new openings and changes across the island's 92+ sushi restaurants.
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