Livestock Tavern
Chinatown, Urban Honolulu
Restaurant in Urban Honolulu, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Livestock Tavern is a practical Chinatown pick for a later sit-down dinner, date, or small celebration when flexibility matters more than a destination tasting-menu feel. Cross-shop Lucky Belly for a more specific casual food direction, Fête for a more planned New American meal, and Yakitori Hachibei if yakitori is the point of the night.
About Livestock Tavern
Livestock Tavern is an Urban Honolulu option with evening hours Tuesday through Sunday, plus daytime hours on Saturday and Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, so it can fit plans that call for something a little more put-together without requiring a formal framing.
The schedule is simple: Livestock Tavern is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Friday from 5–10 PM, and open Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM. For diners comparing options, start with our full Urban Honolulu restaurants guide rather than treating this as the only answer.
A tavern choice for evening plans and weekend daytime plans
Menu, price, chef, seating, and reservation details are not available, so the recommendation should stay practical. Livestock Tavern is easiest to evaluate by its hours, Urban Honolulu location, and smart-casual dress code.
Choose it when those basics fit the plan: evening hours Tuesday through Sunday, or Saturday and Sunday daytime hours. If the meal itself needs a more specific cuisine, menu, or budget brief before committing, compare options carefully before deciding.
Where it sits in a dining shortlist
Livestock Tavern belongs in the same planning set as Lucky Belly and Fête for diners comparing restaurants, though a more specific menu or service-style comparison is not available.
Yakitori Hachibei, O'Kims, and Giovedi are also reasonable names to cross-shop when deciding where to eat. For the broader trip plan, also compare stays in our full Urban Honolulu hotels guide and other options generically.
Planning details
- Location
- 49 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- livestocktavern.com
- Phone
- +1 808 537 2577
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Livestock Tavern reads like a neighborhood room that centers its identity on the wine list rather than any scenic amenity. It deliberately distinguishes itself from Waikiki’s resort-driven offerings, planting an independent tavern on a stretch of Hotel Street that is still in flux. The space leans on tavern traditions—casual by name, exacting in its cellar-minded intent—so the mood mixes approachable bar energy with a considered, wine-focused seriousness. Guests experience a convivial, urban tavern that's rooted in local dining culture and the slow reinvention of an older neighborhood corridor.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination that suits date nights, relaxed meetups with friends, and low-key special occasions where the wine list is part of the draw. The tavern format makes it equally comfortable for couples seeking a wine-forward evening and small groups who want a lively bar-side experience. Because Livestock sits outside the resort corridor, it favors locals and visitors who are intent on discovering Honolulu’s independent dining scene rather than chasing a view. Expect an intimate, neighborhood-focused night out centered on thoughtful pours.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the venue’s signature items and the wine program: share the Bone Marrow as a rich starter, try the Oxtail Ravioli for an elevated, savory bite, and order the Tavern Burger as a more casual but standout main. The tavern format encourages sharing and pairing small plates with glasses from the thoughtful wine list—ask the staff for a recommendation to match the texture and weight of the dishes. Keep courses flexible and focus on tasting across the menu alongside a selection from the by-the-glass offerings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic tavern atmosphere with comforting, hearty dishes and a welcoming bar vibe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Oxtail Ravioli
- Tavern Burger
- Bone Marrow
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 49 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Try Lucky Belly if the group wants a casual meal with a more specific food direction. Choose Fête when the occasion needs a more polished New American dinner rather than a flexible tavern setting.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Urban Honolulu
Choose Livestock Tavern when the priority is a flexible tavern-style dinner in Chinatown, especially for a date or small celebration that may run later than a standard early seating. Lucky Belly is the sharper alternative when the group wants a more defined casual dining lane, while Fête is the stronger pick for a more planned New American meal.
Yakitori Hachibei should win if the format matters: yakitori gives the night a clearer structure than a general tavern meal. O'Kims and Giovedi are better cross-shops for diners who want a more specific point of view before committing.
On booking difficulty, Livestock Tavern is the lower-stress choice in this set. That makes it useful for same-week planning, but less compelling if the occasion calls for a restaurant with obvious destination weight. For value, the call depends on the night: pick the tavern for flexibility, Lucky Belly for casual focus, Fête for occasion polish, and Yakitori Hachibei for format clarity.
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Compare Livestock Tavern
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livestock Tavern | Urban Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| Lucky Belly | Urban Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| O'Kims | Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| Yakitori Hachibei | Honolulu | Yakitori | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4642024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4892023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Giovedi | Honolulu | , | 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 Bon Appétit The 20 Best New Restaurants · #15 |
| Fête | Honolulu | New American | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3982024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4112023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2022 James Beard Awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Livestock Tavern?
Other options to compare include Lucky Belly, O'Kims, Yakitori Hachibei, Giovedi, and Fête. Use each venue's current information to decide which one best fits your schedule and dining preferences.
Is Livestock Tavern good for a special occasion?
It may fit a smart-casual occasion if the schedule works for your plans. Smart casual dress and hours are available, but not private dining, seating capacity, menu format, or occasion-specific services.
Is lunch or dinner better at Livestock Tavern?
Evening hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM. Daytime hours are on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM. Livestock Tavern is closed Monday.
