Brick Fire Tavern
Kaimuki, Honolulu
Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Brick Fire Tavern is a practical Kaimukī pick for an easy Honolulu meal, especially at lunch when timing and value matter more than occasion-level polish. Treat it as a neighborhood tavern choice, not a destination splurge; cross-shop Town or Mud Hen Water if the meal needs a stronger culinary point of view.
About Brick Fire Tavern
Brick Fire Tavern is a casual Honolulu option with both lunch and dinner hours on several days of the week. It is closed Monday, serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM, serves dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 PM, Sunday from 4 to 9 PM.
Use it for a casual Honolulu plan
Brick Fire Tavern is practical rather than elaborate: it has a casual dress code and a schedule that can work for either a daytime stop or an evening meal on most operating days. Specific claims about cuisine, price tier, chef credentials, awards, service format, or signature dishes are not available, so expectations should be based on its casual nature rather than a destination-style hook.
If you are comparing options, keep Brick Fire Tavern in the mix when timing and casual dress matter. For other dining plans, you can also compare it with Town, Mud Hen Water, Himalayan Kitchen, Kaimuki Shokudo, or The Cutlery, depending on what kind of outing you want.
Lunch and dinner both depend on the day
Brick Fire Tavern serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 PM, Sunday from 4 to 9 PM. It is closed on Monday.
Price, menu details, booking requirements, takeout or delivery, dietary accommodations, or a specific service style are not listed. The safest planning move is to confirm current details directly with the venue before you go. For comparison, consider The Cutlery, Town, Mud Hen Water, Kaimuki Shokudo, or additional dining rooms in Honolulu.
Planning details
- Location
- 3447 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- brickfiretavern.com
- Phone
- +18083792430
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Brick Fire Tavern reads like a true neighborhood spot: modest, ingredient-driven and anchored in Kaimuki’s residential pulse. The copy emphasizes wood-fired technique as the restaurant’s organizing principle, so the kitchen’s approach—direct, elemental and focused on good sourcing—shapes both the menu and the mood. Rather than theatrical fine-dining ceremony, the place favors repeat patronage and approachable cooking, which creates a warm, unpretentious atmosphere. It feels like a local tavern that still cares about technique, where wood fire brings texture and depth to simple, well-sourced ingredients and the room rewards regulars as much as first-time visitors.
Best For
This is a neighborhood destination that suits casual nights out and small group gatherings as much as low-key date nights. Its positioning in Kaimuki and emphasis on accessible, live-fire cooking make it a reliable option for residents seeking consistent, ingredient-forward food without formality. The menu’s shareable plates and tavern-style offerings—Neapolitan pizza, clam preparations and house meatballs—lend themselves to splitting across the table, so evenings with friends or informal celebrations feel appropriate. It’s less a special-occasion splurge than a dependable, well-made dinner stop in the neighborhood.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize items that showcase the wood-fired technique: the Neapolitan pizza and other hearth-driven dishes are central to the kitchen’s identity. The menu’s signature plates—the Neapolitan Pizza, The Clam Ciale and the House Meatballs—are logical places to start, as the description highlights live-fire as an ingredient-amplifying method. Expect straightforward, ingredient-forward preparations; order a mix of shareable plates and a pizza to sample the range of the oven’s effects. Because the copy stresses sourcing and technique over ceremony, choices that celebrate pure flavors and char will best represent the restaurant.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, authentic, and focused on the craft of Neapolitan pizza, with a lively pizzeria feel and a wood-fired oven-driven atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Margherita Pizza
- Funghi Pizza
- Mamma Mia! Pizza
- The Real Hawaiian
- Nutella Calzone
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If Brick Fire Tavern feels too casual for the occasion, book Town for a more defined New American dinner. If the group wants a nearby Kaimukī alternative, compare availability at Kaimuki Shokudo.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Honolulu
Choose Brick Fire Tavern when ease is the priority. Against Mud Hen Water and Town, it reads as the lower-pressure option: better for a casual Kaimukī meal, weaker for diners who want a more defined New American point of view.
The Cutlery is the better cross-shop if room feel matters as much as food. Himalayan Kitchen is the more useful alternative when the group wants a clearer cuisine direction. Kaimuki Shokudo is the closest peer for readers focused on staying in Kaimukī rather than chasing a destination dinner.
The practical verdict: Brick Fire Tavern is the easy-to-fit option, Mud Hen Water and Town are stronger for a planned dinner, Himalayan Kitchen is the better pick when cuisine specificity drives the decision.
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Compare Brick Fire Tavern
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Fire Tavern | Honolulu | ; | No published awards |
| Mud Hen Water | Honolulu | ; | No published awards |
| The Cutlery | Honolulu | ; | No published awards |
| Town | Honolulu | New American | No published awards |
| Himalayan Kitchen | Honolulu | ; | No published awards |
| Kaimuki Shokudo | Honolulu | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Brick Fire Tavern?
Dress is casual. Brick Fire Tavern is in Honolulu, formal attire is not required.
Does Brick Fire Tavern handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy details are not available. Contact Brick Fire Tavern directly before you go, especially if anyone in your party has specific requirements.
What should I order at Brick Fire Tavern?
Is lunch or dinner better at Brick Fire Tavern?
That depends on your schedule. Lunch hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM. Dinner hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 PM, Sunday from 4 to 9 PM. Brick Fire Tavern is closed Monday.
Is Brick Fire Tavern good for a special occasion?
It is suitable for a casual Honolulu visit, but awards, a tasting-menu format, price tier, or other special-occasion details are not indicated. If the occasion depends on specific service, menu, or booking needs, confirm directly before choosing it.
What are alternatives to compare with Brick Fire Tavern?
Other options to compare include Town, Mud Hen Water, Kaimuki Shokudo, The Cutlery, Himalayan Kitchen. Choose based on the latest hours, availability, the kind of meal you want.
