Hallowbaloo preview: The eats

October 21, 2014

Julie Hasegawa,

Heading to Hallowbaloo? Here’s a rundown of the many dining options both at the festival and across Chinatown, including street fare, late-night eats and special Hallowbaloo deals.

In our roundup, we’ve noted which restaurants are still accepting reservations. And if you’re typically a late-night nibbler, we’ve included the spots serving food after 10 p.m. But note: If they’re a Club Hallowbaloo venue (highlighted below), you’ll need a wristband to enter after 9 p.m.

What’s on the menu: Street vendors

Camille’s on Wheels
Hellion stew (prime beef in fiery red sauce with plenty of peppers); cadaver quesadillas (fresh-made quesadillas filled with kalua pig flesh) and more

Grondin French-Latin Kitchen
Charcuterie sandwich (house-cured ham & pate, spicy greens, pickled red onion on ciabatta); local prawn ceviche (Kauai shrimp, house ketchup, red onions, Serrano chile, tomato)

Hanks & The Dragon Upstairs
Fresh-off-the-grill BBQ sticks (beef, chicken and shrimp on a stick); Guinness boiled Italian sausage (served with peppers and onions); and deep-fried banana lumpia

Hawaii Hotdogs
Nathan’s hot dogs; spicy steak dogs

La Creperie
Sweet crepe (strawberries, bananas, honey and organic coconut); savory crepe (mozzarella cheese, chicken, mushrooms and garlic)

Not Just Desserts
TBD

Olay’s Thai Food Express
Pumpkin curry; veggie pad thai and more

Soul de Cuba
Cuban roast pork and black beans &amp rice; hot dogs

Soul Patrol
Chicken bacon mac & cheese; chicken waffle slider; Carolina BBQ pork slider with cole slaw; crab cake or catfish po’boy with picked cucumber relish; sweet potato gumbo

Tea at 1024
Desserts after dark

The Pig & The Lady
Pho French dip banh mi (sandwich); pho and more

Tram Le’s
Vietnamese favorites

Hallowbaloo Street Vendor Map

Hallowbaloo Restaurant Guide

Bar 35 (Club Hallowbaloo venue)

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 2 a.m.; full menu until 1 a.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Happy hour until 10 p.m.; Bacardi & Goose specials all night.
Address: 35 N. Hotel St.

Brasserie Du Vin

Reservations: Recommended 808-545-1115
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until midnight; full menu until 10 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Pumpkin pie shots for $6 each
Address: 1115 Bethel St.

Bruno’s Forno

Reservations: Recommended 808-585-2845
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 11 p.m., full menu until close
Hallowbaloo Specials: Regular menu
BYOB
Address: 1120 Maunakea St.

Cake Envy

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 10:30 p.m. or later if busy
Hallowbaloo Specials: Pumpkin cheesecake
BYOB
Address: 1129 Bethel St.

Downbeat Diner

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 4 a.m., full menu until close
Hallowbaloo Specials: the Bone Grinder (Bacardi, rumchata + soda for $6); Harvest Brew (Bacardi green apple + ginger brew for $6); Beetle Juice (Bacardi coco, pineapple with dark rum float shooter for $6)
Address: 42 N. Hotel St.

Duc’s Bistro

Reservations: Recommended 808-531-6325
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 10 p.m.; last seating at 9:30 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: TBD
Address: 1188 Maunakea St.

Fresh Cafe (Club Hallowbaloo venue)

Reservations: Recommended for parties of 6 or more 808-953-7374
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 2 a.m.; full menu until close
Hallowbaloo Specials: Regular menu
Address: 1121 Nuuanu Ave.

Grondin French-Latin Kitchen

Reservations: Recommended 808-566-6768
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 2 a.m.; full menu until 10 p.m.; pupu from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: The No. 2 Bus (whiskey, Pacifico, spicy homemade pickle juice) and $6 well drinks all night
Address: 62 N. Hotel St.

HASR Bistro

Reservations: Recommended 808-533-4277
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 10 p.m.; last seating at 9:30 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Dine-in with costume and receive a free gelato with dinner
Address: 31 N. Pauahi St.

JJ Dolan’s

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 2 a.m.; full menu until 11:45 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Regular menu
Address: 1147 Bethel St.

Kan Zaman

Reservations: Recommended (808) 554-3847
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 10:30 p.m.; full menu until close
Hallowbaloo Specials: TBD
BYOB – be sure to drop off any alcohol to the restaurant before 5 p.m. or you won’t be able to bring it in later
Address: 1028 Nuuanu Ave.

Little Village

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 11:30 p.m.; full menu until close
Hallowbaloo Specials: Free mango sorbet with dinner purchase (must request from your server when you order your entree)
BYOB
Address: 1113 Smith St.

Lucky Belly

Reservations: Recommended between 5-6:30 p.m. only 808-531-1888
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until midnight; full menu until close; side window open 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Regular menu
Address: 50 N. Hotel St.

Manifest (Club Hallowbaloo venue)

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 2 a.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Bao Now menu until sold out
Address: 32 N. Hotel St.

Murphy’s Bar & Grill

Reservations: Recommended 808-531-0422
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 2 a.m.; full menu until 11 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Regular menu
Address: 2 Merchant St.

Rakuen Lounge

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 2 a.m.; full menu until 11 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Regular menu
Address: 1153 Bethel St.

Restaurant Epic

Reservations: Recommended 808-587-7877
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 10 p.m.; full menu until 9:30 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Happy hour all night
Address: 1131 Nuuanu Ave.

Rosarina’s

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 9 p.m.; full menu until close
Hallowbaloo specials: Regular menu
BYOB
Address: 1111 Maunakea St.

Scratch

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 9:30 p.m.; full menu until 9 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Halloween-themed baked goods – candy corn, chocolate & pretzel scone; maple bacon & pumpkin cupcakes.
BYOB
Address: 1030 Smith St.

Soul de Cuba (Club Hallowbaloo venue)

Reservations: Recommended for parties of 4 or less (808) 545-2822
Hallowbaloo hours: Open til midnight; Full menu til 11 p.m.; limited menu til close
Hallowbaloo Specials: Bacardi specials all night
Address: 1121 Bethel St.

The Pig & The Lady

Reservations: Recommended 808-585-8255
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until midnight; full menu until 11 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: New fall menu available
Address: 83 N. King St.

Tram Le’s Restaurant

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 10 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Regular menu
BYOB
Address: 52 N. Hotel St.

Wings Ice Cream Parlor

Reservations: Not needed
Hallowbaloo hours: Open until 10 p.m.
Hallowbaloo Specials: Black sesame, pumpkin spice, carrot cake, black & tan flavors
Address: 1145 Maunakea St.