Alicia's Market
Kalihi Kai, Honolulu
Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Alicia's Market is a practical Honolulu daytime pick for a quick market-style food stop, not a polished sit-down meal. Go when convenience, speed, local-market pacing matter; choose Ethel's Grill, Nico's Pier 38, Upstairs at Pier 38, or La Mariana Sailing Club if the group needs table service, ambience, or a longer meal.
About Alicia's Market
Alicia's Market is a Honolulu venue with a simple verified planning profile: it is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, closed Sunday, has a casual dress code. Because the available verified details do not include a cuisine category, chef, signature dishes, price band, seating format, or reservation policy, plan around the confirmed basics rather than a specific menu or service style.
The safest way to use this listing is as a practical daytime option in Honolulu. Confirm current details directly with the venue before making a special trip, especially if you need a particular dish, dietary accommodation, seating arrangement, or ordering format.
Pick it for a daytime Honolulu stop
The hours make Alicia's Market a daytime plan, not a dinner backup. It is open from 10 AM to 2 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Dress is casual, so there is no need to plan for formal attire.
For broader trip planning, use Pearl's Honolulu restaurants guide, or pair the meal planning with the Honolulu hotels guide, Honolulu bars guide, Honolulu wineries guide, Honolulu experiences guide.
How to decide against other options
If you want to compare options before committing, consider Alicia's Market alongside Ethel's Grill, Nico's Pier 38, Upstairs at Pier 38, or La Mariana Sailing Club. Use those listings to check which setting, hours, planning details best fit the meal you want.
The verdict: Alicia's Market is easiest to plan around if your schedule fits its confirmed daytime hours in Honolulu. Skip it or verify directly first if you need confirmed menu details, dietary information, reservation options, or a specific dining setup.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Alicia's Market reads like a classic neighborhood market — unpretentious, local, and firmly rooted in the everyday rhythms of Kalihi. It occupies an intermediate register between resort dining and credentialed fine dining, favoring steady community service over tourism or critical acclaim. The market-format operation and counter-service setup create a casual, familiar atmosphere where regulars drop by for plate lunches and grocery staples. The tone is deliberately low-key: this is a place that sustains a working neighborhood rather than staging itself for visitors, and that practical, community-first character defines its comfortable, quiet charm.
Best For
Alicia's Market is best for a straightforward, no-fuss lunch among locals — think plate-lunch portions and quick counter service. It functions as a community anchor, so it suits solo diners, people grabbing a weekday meal, and neighbors catching a reliable bite without reservations. Because it sits in a residential corridor and emphasizes market-style offerings, the venue is less a special-occasion stop and more a daily or weekly go-to for those who live and work nearby. Visitors looking to experience neighborhood food culture will find it most rewarding at midday.
Ordering Tips
Expect traditional plate-lunch logic at Alicia's: meals follow the plantation-era format the description highlights (two scoops of rice, macaroni salad, and a protein). Counter service means you can walk up and order without a reservation; treat it like a market stop rather than a formal restaurant booking. For a sense of the house style, try one of the featured proteins listed as signatures — Wasabi Masago Ahi, Sweet Onion Tako, or Abalone Squid — served in the market/plate-lunch context described in the text.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ethel's Grill, Japanese, Japanese
- Ethel's Grill, Notable alternative
- La Mariana Sailing Club, Notable alternative
- Upstairs at Pier 38, Notable alternative
- Nico's Pier 38, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Alicia's Market is the easiest fit for a quick daytime stop. Ethel's Grill is the better choice when the craving is clearly Japanese and the group wants a more defined restaurant meal. If value means speed and low ceremony, Alicia's Market wins; if value means a fuller seated experience, Ethel's Grill is the safer pick.
Nico's Pier 38 and Upstairs at Pier 38 make more sense for diners who want a Pier 38 seafood-oriented meal with more structure. Nico's Pier 38 is the more casual peer, while Upstairs at Pier 38 is the better fit when the occasion needs a more composed room.
La Mariana Sailing Club is the alternative when ambience is the priority. Alicia's Market is the practical call for a fast lunch-window stop; La Mariana Sailing Club is the better cross-shop when the group wants to linger.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia's Market | Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| Ethel's Grill | Honolulu | Japanese | No published awards |
| Ethel's Grill | Urban Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| La Mariana Sailing Club | Urban Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| Upstairs at Pier 38 | Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| Nico's Pier 38 | Honolulu | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Alicia's Market?
No specific dishes are verified here. Alicia's Market is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, so check current offerings directly with the venue before planning around a particular item.
What should I wear to Alicia's Market?
Alicia's Market has a casual dress code. Dress for an informal daytime stop in Honolulu, especially if you are visiting during the confirmed 10 AM–2 PM hours.
How far ahead should I book Alicia's Market?
No reservation or booking details are verified here. If timing matters, confirm directly with the venue before making a special trip.
What are alternatives to Alicia's Market in Honolulu?
Other options to compare include Ethel's Grill, Nico's Pier 38, Upstairs at Pier 38, La Mariana Sailing Club. Check each listing for the current details that matter to your plans.
Does Alicia's Market handle dietary restrictions?
No dietary policy is verified here. If you have strict needs, contact Alicia's Market directly before relying on it for a meal.
Can I eat at the bar at Alicia's Market?
No bar seating details are verified here. Treat the seating and service setup as something to confirm directly with the venue before you go.
What should a first-timer know about Alicia's Market?
Alicia's Market is in Honolulu, open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, closed Sunday. Dress is casual, any menu, seating, reservation, or dietary details should be confirmed directly with the venue.
