Looking for the best sports bar in Honolulu? Pitch Sports Bar at SALT at Our Kakaako is it. Open since 2017, this SALT Kakaako restaurant combines game-day energy with something no other sports bar offers: a full sushi counter run by Chef Jon Tamashiro from Izakaya Kei, $3 happy hour hand rolls, and chef's omakase. Whether you're visiting from Waikiki or a local looking for the best happy hour Kakaako has to offer, Pitch delivers.
We stopped by on a recent afternoon to see if the hype was real. It is.
The striking koi fish mural sets the tone at Pitch Sports Bar in SALT Kakaako
What Makes Pitch Different
This is a sports bar that takes its food as seriously as its game-day atmosphere. Pitch operates two distinct stations: a Kitchen Station serving local-style plates and American bar food, and a Sushi Station running a legitimate sushi program with hand rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and omakase.
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Quick Facts
| Address | 685 Auahi St, Suite 216/217 (SALT Kakaako) |
| Phone | (808) 379-2550 |
| Happy Hour | Daily 2:30PM - 6:30PM ($3 hand rolls, $4 garlic ahi, spicy ahi & spicy tuna) |
| Sushi Bar | 11 AM - 10 PM Sun-Thu · 11 AM - 12 AM Fri-Sat |
| Parking | First hour FREE, $1/hr after with validation |
| WiFi | Free (password on wall by bar) |
| Dog-Friendly | Yes (outdoor patio) |
| Website | pitchsportsbar.com |
Location & Hours
SALT at Our Kakaako is one of Honolulu's best food destinations — a converted warehouse complex packed with restaurants, bars, and shops. Among all the SALT Kakaako restaurants, Pitch stands out as the only one with a full sushi bar and sports packages. You'll find it on the second floor overlooking the central courtyard.
| Day | Kitchen & Bar | Sushi Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 11 AM - 12 AM | 11 AM - 10 PM (9:30 PM last call) |
| Friday - Saturday | 11 AM - 2 AM | 11 AM - 12 AM (11:30 PM last call) |
| Sunday | Opens early for NFL* | 11 AM - 10 PM (9:30 PM last call) |
*During NFL season, Pitch opens 15 minutes before the first game on Sundays (6:45 AM when games start at 7 AM Hawaii time)
Hours last updated from Google: Jul 12, 2026
Getting There from Waikiki
If you're looking for the best sports bar in Waikiki, you won't find it there — it's worth the short trip to Kakaako. SALT is about 1.5-2 miles from Waikiki, roughly 10-15 minutes by car. Uber/Lyft runs $10-15. The Waikiki Trolley also stops at SALT Honolulu if you prefer not to drive.
The Waikiki Trolley stops right at SALT — skip the parking hassle entirely
Parking at SALT Kakaako
SALT Parking Rates
- First hour: FREE (no validation needed)
- With validation: $1/hr after ($2 for 2 hrs, $3 for 3 hrs, $4 for 4 hrs)
Compared to Waikiki parking ($5-15+/hour), this is a massive win — especially on game days when you might be there for 3-4 hours.
The Vibe: Japanese Izakaya Meets American Sports Bar
Walk into most sports bars in Waikiki and you know exactly what you're getting: TVs, beer, wings, maybe some sliders. Pitch throws that playbook out the window.
The moment you step inside, you notice two things. First, the massive orange koi fish mural wrapping around the dark walls, giving the space a moody Japanese izakaya feel. Second, the sushi counter with a glass case full of fresh fish — tuna, salmon, yellowtail, uni, the works. Behind it, sake bottles line wooden shelves and Funko Pops add a playful touch.
The space has a few distinct zones: the sushi counter for omakase and hand roll orders, booth seating along the mural wall, high-top tables near the bar, and the covered outdoor patio overlooking the SALT courtyard.
Game day at Pitch — full house but never feels overcrowded
Dog-Friendly Patio
Good news for dog owners: Pitch has a dog-friendly outdoor patio with six covered booths under the parking structure overhang. It's one of the few truly dog-friendly bars in Honolulu where you can actually eat a full meal with your pup.
Darts
Pitch has dartboards available all day: $1 per person for cricket or 501. They also run a monthly tournament on the first Wednesday of every month ($20 entry, blind draw teams, $100 gift card added to prize pot).
What to Order at Pitch Sports Bar
The Ginger Sauce Fried Rice ($17) with Garlic Chicken ($18) — under $40 for a filling meal for two
Kitchen Station Highlights
The Ginger Sauce Fried Rice ($17) is the sleeper hit of the menu. The rice has a distinctive green tint from the house ginger sauce, topped with two sunny-side eggs that create that perfect yolk-breaking moment. It's savory, slightly tangy, and filling enough to share (though you probably won't want to).
Pair it with the Garlic Chicken ($18) — crispy fried boneless chicken pieces tossed in garlic sauce with furikake. It's essentially elevated karaage, and the portion is generous.
Full Menu — Kitchen & Sushi Stations
Pitch operates two distinct kitchens. Prices as of January 2026.
KITCHENAppetizers
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bacon & Parmesan Brussel Sprouts | $16 |
| Crispy Chicken Skins | $15 |
| Cheesy Truffle Poutine | $21 |
| Edamame (add garlic or spicy +$1) | $13 |
| French Fries (add garlic +$1) | $13 |
| Hayashi Poutine — fries, cheese curds, mozzarella, caramelized onions, mushrooms, Hayashi demi | $17 |
| Mentaiko Tots ← popular Tater tots, spicy cod roe, truffle oil, parmesan | $17 |
| Salt & Vinegar Pork Rinds | $15 |
| Scallop Fry — breaded Japanese scallops, wasabi salt, cocktail sauce | $25 |
| Truffle Gyoza ← popular Crispy pork gyoza w/ yuzu truffle vinaigrette | $15 |
| Waffle Dog Bites — Lil Smokies in waffle batter | $17 |
| Zenny Bear Poutine — crispy tots, bacon, caramelized onions, cheese sauce, Zenn sauce | $17 |
KITCHENSalads
| Cold Tofu Poke Salad — tofu, mixed greens, tomatoes, yuzu ginger sauce, sesame dressing | $17 |
| Asian Chicken Salad — wonbok, celery, carrots, beansprouts, chicken, creamy yuzu dressing, wonton chips, peanuts | $17 |
| Side Salad | $6 |
KITCHENEntrees (Ala Carte)
Signature items and local favorites. Ala carte items do not come with rice.
| BBQ Brisket — 8-hour slow cooked, mushrooms, onions, duet of BBQ sauces | $23 |
| Chimmichurri Pork Chops — fried breaded pork loin | $18 |
| Crispy Ginger Pork Chops — crispy fried boneless pork, ginger sauce, cilantro | $18 |
| Garlic Chicken ← must try Crispy fried boneless chicken, garlic sauce, furikake | $18 |
| Ginger Steak — ribeye topped with house made ginger sauce | $31 |
| Jumbo Shrimp Scampi — shrimp sauteed in garlic butter on bed of rice | $23 |
| Local Chimmichurri Steak — 14oz ribeye, teri sauce, chimmichurri, garlic chips | $31 |
| Mushroom Onion Steak — 14oz ribeye, grilled onions, mushrooms, garlic chips | $36 |
| Pinadera Steak — 14oz ribeye, onion, tomato, shoyu-based sauce | $31 |
| PITCH Pork Chops — crispy fried boneless pork, tomatoes, onions, ponzu garlic sauce | $18 |
| Salt & Vinegar Chicken — crispy fried boneless chicken | $18 |
| Spicy Chicken — flour dredged chicken in spicy Korean sauce | $17 |
| Wafu Ribeye — 14oz ribeye, grated radish, fried garlic, scallions, house steak sauce | $31 |
| Ribeye Katsu | $40 |
KITCHENPersonals (Plates & Sandwiches)
| Beer Battered Shrimp — crispy jumbo shrimp, tartar sauce, lemon | $19 |
| BLT — extra thick bacon, lettuce, tomato, swiss, truffle aioli, French bread | $19 |
| Boursin Burger — 8oz wagyu, cheddar, Boursin cheese, caramelized onions, horseradish cream. With fries. | $19 |
| Buta Chahan (Pork Fried Rice) — Berkshire sausage, two eggs | $17 |
| Crispy Fish & Chips — battered fish fillet, tartar sauce, lemon, fries | $19 |
| Fungi French Bread Pizza — alfredo, mushroom medley, garlic, truffle oil, Boursin, mozzarella | $15 |
| Ginger Sauce Fried Rice ← must try Fried rice with ginger sauce and chicken, two eggs | $17 |
| Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich — chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, pesto. With fries. | $18 |
| Hayashi Loco ← popular Panko breaded 8oz wagyu patty over rice, Hayashi demi, two eggs | $19 |
| PITCH Burger ← popular 8oz wagyu, lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, cheddar, roasted garlic truffle mayo. With fries. | $19 |
| Supreme French Bread Pizza — marinara, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, olives, bell pepper, banana peppers | $15 |
| Western Burger — 8oz wagyu, bacon, avocado, onion rings, cheddar, BBQ sauce. With fries. | $19 |
KITCHENSides
| Side Rice | $2 |
| Side Salad | $5 |
Sushi Station
Open 11 AM - 10 PM Sun-Thu (9:30 PM last call) · 11 AM - 12 AM Fri-Sat (11:30 PM last call)
Happy hour (2:30PM - 6:30PM): $3 hand rolls · $4 garlic ahi, spicy ahi & spicy tuna
The sushi bar's fresh fish display — this isn't your typical sports bar
SUSHIApps & Salads
| Ahi Tataki | $19.50 |
| Ankimo | $11.50 |
| Gingah Spreadman's Negihamachi | $19.50 |
| Gingah Spreadman's Poke | $13.50 |
| Gingah Spreadman's Tako Poke | $11.50 |
| Hamachi Carpaccio | $19.50 |
| Maguro Natto Poke — diced tuna, natto, mountain yam, nori | $13.50 |
| Oyster Shooter | $3 |
| Salmon Onion | $19.50 |
| Snapper Carpaccio | $19.50 |
| Super Cocktail | $4.50 |
| Tako Wasabi | $7.50 |
| Tataki Cucumber | $6.50 |
SUSHISashimi
| Amaebi Sashimi (3 pc) | $23.50 |
| Hamachi Sashimi | $21.50 |
| Hotate Sashimi | $19.50 |
| Ika Sashimi | $16.50 |
| Madai Sashimi | $19.50 |
| Maguro Sashimi | $21.50 |
| Otoro Sashimi | $39.50 |
| Salmon Sashimi | $19.50 |
| Sashimi Combo A | $21.50 |
| Sashimi Combo B | $41.50 |
| Uni Sashimi | $46.50 |
SUSHISushi Rolls & Combos
| 10pc Nigiri | $66.50 |
| PITCH Sushi Combo ← popular Tuna, King Salmon, Amberjack, Sea Bream, Yellowtail w/ 5pc rainbow futo | $31.50 |
| Salmon Ikura Roll | $20 |
| Spicy(er) Tuna Roll | $17.50 |
| Sushi Chef Set for Two ← great for sharing | $51.50 |
| Scallop Dynamite Roll — shrimp tempura roll topped with scallop mayo | $19.50 |
| Tuna Truffle Roll ← popular House spicy tuna topped with seared tuna, garlic mayo, truffle garlic | $21.50 |
| Dragon Futo Roll — fresh water eel, rolled omelette, crab salad | $19.50 |
| Nattou Party — nattou & mixed vegetable roll topped with spicy tuna | $17.50 |
Spicy tuna hand rolls — $6.50 regular, $4 during happy hour
SUSHIHand Rolls$3 HH / $4 garlic ahi, spicy ahi & spicy tuna
| $6.50 Hand Rolls | $6.50 Hand Rolls (cont.) |
|---|---|
| Garlic Ahi ← $4 HH | Smoked Salmon Skin |
| Spicy Ahi ← $4 HH | Fried Shrimp |
| Imitation Crab | Anago |
| Nattou Party | Fried Calamari |
| Scallop Mayo | Tuna Avocado |
| Snapper Shiso | Rock Shrimp |
| California | Ahi Tataki |
| Spicy Tuna ← $4 HH, popular | Nattou Taku |
| Tuna Scallion | Spicy Crab |
| Tuna Takuan | Unatama |
| Yasai (Vegetable) | Soft Shell Shrimp |
| Snow Crab Leg | Smoked Salmon Onion |
| $8 Hand Rolls | Price |
|---|---|
| Ebi Chili Handroll | $8 |
| Salmon Ikura Handroll | $8 |
| Snow Crab Handroll | $8 |
| Spider Handroll | $8 |
| Tuna Truffle Handroll | $8 |
| Unagi Handroll | $8 |
| Premium Hand Rolls | Price |
|---|---|
| Bluefin Chutoro Handroll | $9.50 |
| Amaebi Handroll | $11.50 |
| Torotaku Handroll | $11.50 |
| Negitoro Handroll ← popular | $11.50 |
| Rainbow Handroll | $11.50 |
| Lobster Roll | $11.50 |
| U & I Handroll ← uni & ikura | $11.50 |
Extras: Side wasabi $2 · Side ginger $1
The full spread: hand rolls, karaage, tacos, and cold beer — this is how you do happy hour at Pitch
Taco Tuesday specials pair perfectly with an ice-cold Estrella Jalisco
Editor's Choice
Ginger Fried Rice + Garlic Chicken + Hand Rolls + Beer Bucket
The perfect combo for watching the game with friends. Fresh, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with cold beer.
Best Happy Hour Kakaako: Pitch's $3 Sushi Rolls
If you're searching for the best happy hour Kakaako has to offer, Pitch wins. They run one of the longest happy hours in Honolulu: 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM daily. That's four hours of deals, every single day.
Happy Hour Specials (2:30PM - 6:30PM Daily)
🍣
$3 Hand Rolls
$4 garlic ahi, spicy ahi & spicy tuna
🍺
$25 Beer Buckets
Heineken, Miller, Coors, Corona
🍋
$25 Mixed Buckets
Arnold Palmer Spiked
🍹
Cocktail Specials
Rotating deals
The $3 hand rolls alone make this the best happy hour in Kakaako — maybe all of Honolulu. You can grab 3-4 rolls and a beer for under $20. Try finding that deal anywhere in Waikiki.
Ready for $3 Hand Rolls?
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Omakase at a Sports Bar? Yes, Really.
Here's the wildest part of Pitch: they offer omakase. At a sports bar. And it's legit — Chef Jon Tamashiro came from Izakaya Kei, and they literally knocked out a wall after COVID to build the sushi counter just for him.
Omakase Details
Available: Sunday through Thursday at 7:00 PM only
Capacity: Maximum 8 guests at the sushi counter
Reservations: Required 48 hours in advance
$95 — 12-course tasting menu
$140 — 15-course tasting menu
Unlimited — Chef's choice (price varies)
Important: $40 per guest no-show fee for confirmed reservations. Guest count changes must be approved 48 hours in advance. Contact them directly for changes.
Where to Watch NFL in Honolulu
Pitch has become the go-to spot for NFL Sundays in Honolulu. They carry the NFL Sunday Ticket package, plus NBA and MLB packages — meaning they can show any game regardless of market.
During football season, Pitch opens 15 minutes before the first game kicks off. For Hawaii, when games start at 7 AM, doors open at 6:45 AM. Yes, there are people eating hand rolls before sunrise. This is Hawaii.
They also show UH football games for free, UFC fights, NBA, MLB, MLS, and major soccer matches. Multiple screens throughout the space mean you can usually request a specific game if it's not already on.
Pitch vs. Other Honolulu Sports Bars
| Feature | Pitch Sports Bar | Typical Waikiki Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Full sushi bar | ✓ Open until 10 PM (12 AM Fri-Sat) | ✗ None |
| Happy hour length | 4 hours (2:30-6:30) | Usually 2 hours |
| Happy hour sushi | $3 hand rolls ($4 garlic ahi, spicy ahi & spicy tuna) | N/A |
| Omakase | ✓ $95-$140 | ✗ No |
| Parking | First hour free | $5-15+ |
| Dog-friendly | ✓ Covered patio | Rare |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | ✓ Yes | Usually |
See why Pitch beats the competition.
Visit Pitch Sports BarPitch Sports Bar FAQ
Does Pitch have WiFi?
Yes, free WiFi is available.
Is Pitch dog-friendly?
Yes, Pitch has a dog-friendly patio.
Can we watch NFL games at Pitch?
Yes, Pitch has NFL Sunday Ticket with sports on every screen.
What are the happy hour times?
Daily from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM with $3 sushi hand rolls.
Does Pitch have sushi?
Yes, Pitch has a full sushi bar with hand rolls and omakase options.
Is there parking?
Free parking for the first hour at SALT at Our Kakaako.
Does Pitch do catering?
Yes, Pitch offers catering services.
What should we order?
During happy hour, load up on $3 sushi hand rolls and $25 beer buckets.
Have more questions? Visit Pitch or check their full details on our map.
View Full Restaurant Details→Final Verdict: Best Sports Bar in Honolulu
Is Pitch the best sports bar in Honolulu? Yes. And it's not close.
What We Loved
- • Full sushi bar at a sports bar
- • $3 happy hour hand rolls (4 hours daily!)
- • Ginger Sauce Fried Rice is incredible
- • Dog-friendly patio
- • First hour parking free
- • NFL Sunday Ticket + all sports packages
What Could Be Better
- • Not in Waikiki (10-15 min trip)
- • Can get crowded on big game days
- • Omakase only Sun-Thu at 7 PM
Among all the SALT Kakaako restaurants, Pitch is the only one where you can watch the game with a cold beer AND get legitimate sushi from a proper counter. The best happy hour Kakaako offers ($3 hand rolls for four hours daily) seals the deal.
If you're staying in Waikiki and searching for the best sports bar in Waikiki, our advice: skip Waikiki entirely and make the 10-minute trip to SALT at Our Kakaako. Better food, better prices, free parking, and an atmosphere that actually feels like Hawaii — not a tourist trap.
Worth the visit? Absolutely — this is the best sports bar in Honolulu.
Whether you need a spot to watch NFL Sunday, the best happy hour in Kakaako, or just a great SALT Honolulu restaurant with range, Pitch delivers on all fronts.
Pitch Sports Bar
685 Auahi Street, Suite 216/217
Honolulu, HI 96813 (SALT at Our Kakaako)
(808) 379-2550 (direct line)
Happy Hour: 2:30PM - 6:30PM daily
Sushi Bar: 11 AM - 10 PM (Fri-Sat until 12 AM)
Darts: All day ($1/person)
Omakase: Sun-Thu at 7 PM
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