We decided on aloha o'e drinks to end our mini vacay. I was stoked to try this place as I've never been here before and have heard good things.

ATMOSPHERE: They're located harbor front, so there is a gorgeous view of the water and boats. No seagulls, no smell of wood & oil, no chill in the air, no boat horns like San Francisco, but still very charming. I was surprised at how new and clean the building looked. I was expecting a worn out weathered shack, but they're far from it! The inside is very industrial and looks like an upscale Bubba Gump's. There's a big central bar, high tops, tables, and umbrella-covered outdoor seating with killer views. The It's climate controlled but the big windows are open, making for a more relaxed ambiance with the outside air mixing in. There is a small fish market next to the restaurant that sells pokē, fresh fish, snacks, and drinks.

MENU: Apps, salads, soups, meats, poultry, burgers, seafood, pizza.

FOOD: Fried Ahi Belly Bites Damn this is good! The fish is breaded and fried, topped with diced tomatoes and drizzled with a medium spicy sriracha sauce, possibly sesame oil, sesame seeds, and green onion. Highly recommended.

Fried Calamari Very good version with a smooth batter and a mix of tentacles and rings with a cocktail sauce for dipping.

Caesar Salad Regardless of the chunky-cut romaine (I prefer smaller cuts) and visually low amount of creamy-tangy dressing, it was really good. This was a side portion that's cheaper and smaller than the regular size.

Steak Frites My spouse's dish. The steak was a good size, cooked perfectly medium rare, tasty, juicy and came with a generous amount of garlic butter on top. Fries were crispy and plentiful.

Grilled Peppercorn Swordfish I'm 99% sure this was my first time eating swordfish, and I liked it! The filet's texture and flavor were similar to ahi but a little softer. It was seasoned and cooked nicely though I found a few large bones in it, no big deal but beware. It came topped with some lomi salmon and over a bed of mashed potatoes, carrots and green beans. Highly recommended.

RESERVATIONS: They don't make any. We walked in and oddly waited about 5 minutes to be seated even though the front half of the restaurant was wide open. They seem to have a lot of house rules posted on their website, so I'm sure we were in violation of something lol. Whatever.

SERVICE: The hosts were welcoming and friendly. Our male server was very attentive and professional.

OVERALL: Delish apps, nice ambiance, plenty of parking, and away from the maddening crowds of the malls.