Full Pau Hana Bar menu guide for 2026 -- Pearl City, Oahu's beloved after-work bar serving local Hawaiian comfort food, ahi poke, sizzling ribeye, karaage, garlic shrimp, island-fusion pizzas and cold drinks. Below: the at-a-glance menu, most popular dishes, cheapest picks, ordering tips, and 9 FAQs covering hours, location and what to order.
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The four things people most often want to know about Pau Hana Bar -- location, best item, best value and what makes it unique.
Both are classic bar starters. Garlic fries are vegetarian.
Ahi Poke and Sizzling Ribeye are the two dishes mentioned most consistently across Yelp reviews as must-orders.
The cheapest listed item on the current Yelp menu -- a solid starter or side.
Hoisin-Chinese mustard, slow-cooked char siu, pickled veggies -- pure Hawaii-fusion on a pizza.
Ranked by the prices available on the public Yelp menu listing. Many entrees and local-plate items do not have publicly documented prices. The bar skews moderately priced for Oahu ($20-30 per person estimated average per public review sources).
Based on consistent mentions across Yelp reviews and the restaurant's documented popular-dishes section. These six items appear repeatedly as must-orders from regulars.
Pau Hana Bar is first and foremost a bar. "Pau hana" is Hawaiian for "after work" -- the space is built around the after-work drinks ritual. Specific cocktail and drink prices are not publicly documented; the bar serves draft beer, local craft options, classic cocktails and tropical drinks. Happy hour runs approximately 3-5 PM daily.
A rotating bar special -- fresh oysters served as shooters with Hawaiian seasonings. Available while in season; confirm availability.
Daily after-work happy hour specials on drinks and select pupus approximately 3-5 PM. The specials rotate; ask your server for the current board.
Korean-style fried chicken wings with gochujang glaze -- a seasonal menu item mentioned in multiple recent reviews.
Crispy fried banana rolls drizzled with tangy lilikoi (passionfruit) sauce. One of the most-mentioned desserts in Yelp reviews.
All Pau Hana Bar menu categories with item counts.
Pau Hana Bar's menu is built around local Hawaiian comfort food with heavy seafood, meat and Asian-fusion influences. The bar atmosphere means portions are generous and shareable plates are the norm -- ordering a spread of pupus (starters) and one or two sizzling entrees is the standard approach.
Vegetarians will find limited but workable options: the Garlic Fries ($7.99), Pea Salad ($5.99), Shishito Peppers and Caesar Pizza (note: the Caesar dressing contains anchovy). Most other dishes include meat, seafood or both.
Confirm all allergen information with the restaurant. The kitchen is a full-service bar grill with shared surfaces.
Like-for-like comparison of Pau Hana Bar against four national and regional peers with overlapping island or seafood themes.
| Category | Pau Hana Bar | Bahama Breeze | Islands Restaurant | Bonefish Grill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setting | Neighborhood bar inside Foodland Farms | Island-theme casual chain | Surf-theme casual chain | Upscale casual seafood |
| Cuisine focus | Hawaiian / Local island comfort food | Caribbean / Tropical | Burgers, tacos, island vibe | Seafood & fish |
| Price range | $$ | $$ | $$ | $$$ |
| Happy hour | Yes -- daily pau hana specials | Yes | Yes | Bar happy hour |
| Most popular item | Ahi Poke / Sizzling Ribeye | Coconut Shrimp | Island Burger | Bang Bang Shrimp |
| Entry-level price | $5.99 (Pea Salad) | $8.99 | $9.99 | $11.99 |
Pau Hana Bar is the only Hawaii-local option in this comparison -- Bahama Breeze, Islands and Bonefish Grill are national chains. Pau Hana Bar's local authenticity, neighborhood vibe and after-work culture make it a fundamentally different experience from any chain.
"Pau hana" is the Hawaiian phrase for "after work" -- a concept deeply embedded in Oahu's local culture. The pau hana tradition is to the islands what happy hour is to the mainland, and Pau Hana Bar in Pearl City has built its entire identity around this idea. Located inside the Foodland Farms complex on Kuala Street, the bar occupies a central spot in Pearl City's community life.
The menu reflects Hawaii's distinctive food culture: ahi poke alongside sizzling ribeye, Japanese karaage next to Chinese-style ahi belly, island-fusion pizzas topped with char siu pork and guava-smoked chicken. This is Hawaii-local cooking in its most authentic form -- the product of generations of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese and indigenous Hawaiian culinary cross-pollination.
With a 4.6-star Yelp rating from 113 reviews (as of June 2026) and a central bar layout that keeps the energy flowing, Pau Hana Bar has earned its reputation as one of Pearl City's most consistently popular neighborhood hangouts.
Quick answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Pau Hana Bar's menu, location, hours, atmosphere and what to order.
Pau Hana Bar is located at 1150 Kuala St, Pearl City, HI 96782, inside the Foodland Farms supermarket complex in Pearl City on Oahu, Hawaii. The phone number is (808) 453-1850.
'Pau hana' is a Hawaiian phrase meaning 'after work' (literally 'pau' = finished/done; 'hana' = work). It is the Hawaiian equivalent of happy hour or after-work drinks. Pau Hana Bar lives up to its name as a beloved neighborhood gathering spot for workers winding down at the end of the day.
Pau Hana Bar serves local Hawaiian comfort food with strong Asian fusion influences. Signature items include ahi poke, pan fried ahi belly (Chinese-style), sizzling ribeye steak, garlic shrimp, fried saimin, karaage (Japanese-style fried dishes), kimchee fried rice, oxtail soup and island-style pizzas with Hawaiian-fusion toppings. The menu blends traditional Hawaiian plate-lunch culture with Japanese izakaya-style small plates and American bar food.
Pau Hana Bar is generally open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, according to publicly documented hours. Hours may vary on holidays. The bar is particularly lively during its after-work happy hour window (roughly 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM). Confirm current hours directly with the restaurant at (808) 453-1850.
Yes. Pau Hana Bar offers happy hour specials, typically running from approximately 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily. Happy hour is a central part of the bar's identity given its name and neighborhood positioning. Specific drink specials and discounted pupu (appetizer) pricing during happy hour are best confirmed with the restaurant directly, as they rotate.
Based on Yelp reviews and publicly documented popular dishes, the most-ordered items at Pau Hana Bar include: Ahi Poke, Pan Fried Ahi Belly (Chinese-style), Sizzling Ribeye Steak, Garlic Shrimp, Fried Saimin, Chili Pepper Chicken, Calamari Karaage, Oyster Shooters and Da Kitchen Sink Fried Rice. The Banana Lumpia with Lilikoi Sauce is a popular dessert choice.
Yes. Pau Hana Bar is a sports bar with a hollow-square seating configuration built around a central bar counter, giving most seats a clear sightline to multiple screens. It is popular for watching NFL, college football, UFC, and local sports. The lively atmosphere and wide selection of small plates (pupus) make it well-suited for groups. Reservations are not typically required but large groups should call ahead.
Pau Hana Bar's menu skews toward seafood, meat and local comfort food, but there are some vegetarian-friendly items: Garlic Fries ($7.99), Pea Salad ($5.99), Shishito Peppers and Caesar Pizza (anchovies noted -- confirm if you avoid fish). The kitchen is likely able to accommodate some customizations. Confirm vegetarian preparation with staff, as many dishes are cooked in shared environments with meat-based proteins.
Pau Hana Bar occupies a distinct niche: it is a neighborhood bar-first concept rather than a full-service Hawaiian restaurant. Compared with sit-down Hawaiian dining (Hy's Steakhouse, Mama's Fish House, Roy's), Pau Hana Bar is more casual, less expensive, and more focused on the izakaya-style shared-plates and after-work drinks experience. It is closest in spirit to an izakaya, a local dive bar and a classic Hawaiian plate-lunch spot rolled into one. The bar draws a heavily local crowd rather than tourists.
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