Late-night dining, music, comedy and magic
Friday - July 13, 2007
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The view from the 36th floor is unmatched, the ambiance romantic
You could say that Aaron’s atop the Ala Moana is going back to the future. Or at least back to its roots.
The 23-year-old restaurant (formerly Nicholas Nickolas), which underwent a $1 million renovation in 1999, also re-launched its popular supper club/late night lounge recently with dancing, entertainment and a late night menu until 2 a.m., and the lounge open until 4 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Enjoy live entertainment on Fridays and rotating DJs with a cabaret show on Saturdays. (Happy Hour is from 5 to 7 p.m. seven days a week with lounge menu specials and 50 percent off cocktails.)
Also on Friday nights, enjoy a new tasting menu prepared by chef Maka, or make it an evening of stand-up laughs. Comedy Near The Moon With Augie T. at Aaron’s is at 7 p.m. (cost is $75 and includes dinner featuring a special Augie T menu and comedy show). The show runs from 9 to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for show only.
The late-night lounge is popular at Aaron’s
“We’re really excited about the revival of a late-night fun crowd,” says Al Souza III, general manager.“The restaurant has had several different cycles. It went from dancing and live music to a more reasonable dining experience, and now we’re going full circle and coming back and doing again the thing we were known for for years.”
Aaron’s, located on the 36th floor of the Ala Moana Hotel with breathtaking views of Waikiki, is also known for its romantic setting. In fact, about four wedding proposals take place at the restaurant each week.
The service is first-class, with waiters dressed in tuxedos for an overall exquisite dining experience.
And Bobby Acoba, the bartender who doubles as a magician, also makes an appearance four nights a week.
Aaron’s offers a continental menu featuring fine steaks and fresh fish of Hawaii. Signature dishes include the Maui Wowie salad (a combination of Maui onions, tomatoes, shrimp, avocado and a dappling of lettuce ordered as a finely chopped dish), and the opakapaka (made Chicago style with white wine, lemon, butter, asparagus tips, bay shrimp, button mushrooms and fresh dill). Menu prices range from $27 to $65.
Aaron’s is such a special place, it averages about four marriage proposals a week
Aaron’s is one of four restaurants in the Tri-Star Restaurant Group, a three-man partnership between Jiro Noguchi (chairman), Aaron Placourakis (president) and Al Souza Jr. (executive vice president). Tri-Star’s other three fine dining establishments are Sarento’s Top of the “I” at the Ilikai Hotel, Nick’s Fishmarket at the Kealani on Maui and Sarento’s on the Beach in Wailea, Maui.
Aaron’s atop the Ala Moana Ala Moana Hotel 410 Atkinson Drive Phone: 955-4466 Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (last reservation at 10:30 p.m.)
Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. (late-night menu until 2 a.m., lounge stays open until 4 a.m.)
* There is a cover charge after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Dress code: Business casual
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