Top pick1
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.
View details
Honolulu has no shortage of great sushi — with 57 qualifying restaurants across the island, narrowing it down takes real data. This list is ranked entirely by real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii, so the order reflects what diners in Honolulu are actually loving right now.
Topping the chart is Pitch Sports Bar in Kakaako, a spot Nate personally recommends — it's known for $3 happy hour sushi rolls, omakase dining, and a dog-friendly patio at SALT Kakaako, all wrapped into one lively sports bar experience. Further down the list, Genki Sushi in Kapahulu draws fans with its classic conveyor belt setup, and Doraku Sushi keeps popping up in the rankings thanks to its modern Japanese gastropub vibe and innovative rolls at both its Kakaako and Waikiki locations.
Spots that Nate has personally visited and vetted carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — keep an eye out for it as you browse. Whether you're chasing a quick lunch roll or a full omakase experience, this ranked guide has you covered.
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.
2$$
3$$Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
4$$Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
5$$Snug sushi house for classic rolls, seafood salads & Japanese mains in colorful, homey quarters.
6$$Diners pluck sushi & maki rolls from a moving conveyor belt at this Japan-based chain outpost.
7$Sashimi, maki & other Japanese eats offered in a snug, comfy space with sushi bar seating.
8$$
9$$Cheerful counter-service place offering sashimi, rolls & rice bowls featuring local fish.
10
11
12$$
13$$Traditional Japanese seafood with creative twists served in a cozy, stylish, bamboo-accented space.
14$$$
15
16
17
18
19$Japanese take-out spot serving a variety of sushi rolls, plus bento & udon options.
20$Outpost of an Osaka-based chain serving sushi & other basic Japanese eats in a no-frills setting.
21$Japanese take-out spot serving a variety of sushi rolls, plus bento & udon options.
22$$Vibrant restaurant offering traditional floating sushi, along with other Japanese standards.
23$Maguro Spot brings sushi to Waikiki at a budget-friendly price point. Family-friendly casual dining.
24Long-standing Japanese eatery known for sushi & tempura, with sushi bar or table seating.
25$$Bustling fixture that's been serving up classic Japanese fare in a tiny setting for decades.
26$$Counter-serve Japanese chain offering sushi, udon, donburi & bento in a casual setting.
27
28
29$$Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
30$$$High-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.
See every spot on a live map
Filter, get directions, and find what's open right now.
FAQ
Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, Pitch Sports Bar in Kakaako currently ranks first — it's praised for its $3 happy hour sushi rolls, omakase dining option, and fun atmosphere at SALT Kakaako. It also carries Nate's personal recommendation badge.
Genki Sushi in Kapahulu is a popular pick for budget-friendly eating, with sushi and maki rolls served from a moving conveyor belt. Pitch Sports Bar is also well known for its $3 happy hour sushi rolls during happy hour.
The ranking is based entirely on real visitor ratings collected on NateEatsHawaii across 57 qualifying sushi restaurants in Honolulu. The list is updated regularly as new ratings come in, so the order can shift over time.
Honolulu