Pier 38/Nico's

[KaimukiMan]

I went to Nico's for lunch today, happened to be in the area at lunchtime and was ono for some fish. The special was opah (moonfish) with a garlic cream sauce for $8.15. It was a generous piece of fish, very nicely prepared, moist and firm and tasty. I got there a few minutes before noon, and the place was cranking. Took a little over 20 minutes to get my order. In spite of the amount of food they were preparing they seem to be keeping their quality up, all in all I was very pleased.

There is also a place up the pier called Uncle's. Has anyone tried it? Any reports?

[leetmom7]

oh cool I'm going to Oahu in a couple of weeks (waving hi to KaimukiMan, who helped me on another thread)

I have a coupon for this place in my Entertainment book. Am I correct in that its not far from the USS Arizona? Sounds like a place to hit for lunch after we do that and the Bowfin/Missouri, and my picky kid will enjoy a burger.

I looked at Nico's menu - can someone please explain what 'Nalo or Mac' means? I think 'Mac' is macaroni salad. Thanks!

[manomin]

Nalo is farmer Dean Okimoto's salad greens. You are right about the Mac.

[leetmom7]

I just googled and found the place - just south of Kailua, Waimalano, about eight miles from where I am staying. Yippee sounds like I can stock up on greens and support a local (for my meals prepared in our lodgings) instead of Safeway! Thanks manomin.

[KaimukiMan]

By Honolulu standards the Arizona Memorial and Pier 38 are not that close, but in reality, they are not far - about a 20 minute drive depending on traffic (more like 45 during rush hour). But yes, if you were at the memorial in the morning, it wouldn't be a bad choice for lunch - wouldn't have to go as far as downtown.

[kathyyl]

oh man, I love Nicos! I wanted to go try Uncles the other day, but the line was waay out the door, so I just went back to Nicos instead. I did catch a look at the menu though, and the prices are near double of nico's plate lunches. Granted, it's a lot more seafood focused, with more options than Nicos. It got pretty decent reviews in the Star Bulletin this weekend, but I don't know if I'd would be likely to fork around $13 for a 'plate lunch'...

[KaimukiMan]

LOL...maybe once just to see

Funny when I was there the crowd at Nicos appeared much longer than at Uncles. I'm gonna have to go back when neither is quite as crowded.