Side Street Inn Opened New Waikīkī Restaurant
The local establishment has expanded into a new space in Beach Walk with 140 seats available for customers.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Side Street Inn opened its third restaurant location in the Beach Walk space in Honolulu. The eatery currently operates as a BYOB establishment while awaiting approval for its liquor license.
Why it matters
The opening marks a new chapter for the brand following the closure of its longtime Kapahulu restaurant earlier this year. The expansion brings the local favorite into the high-traffic Waikīkī tourism corridor.
The new Waikīkī location offers 140 seats for diners and provides two hours of validated parking in the Bank of Hawai'i building. Customers utilizing the BYOB option are charged a $10 corkage fee per person.
The players
Side Street Inn
This is a popular local restaurant chain that has operated in the Honolulu area for over three decades.
The details
The restaurant occupies the second-floor space formerly home to Westman Café and Bills Waikīkī. While the company awaits its liquor license, it is offering a 10% kama'āina discount to residents with a valid Hawai'i ID.
Timeline
Side Street Inn closed its Kapahulu location in April 2026.
The new Waikīkī location opened on September 23, 2026.
Market Landscape
This opening marks a shift for the brand as it moves from residential areas into the high-density Waikīkī tourist hub. The expansion follows a broader pattern of local dining institutions relocating to consolidate their footprint in major visitor districts.
Local diners can receive a 10% kama'āina discount by presenting a valid Hawai'i ID at the new restaurant. Customers visiting the Waikīkī location can also take advantage of two hours of validated parking in the Bank of Hawai'i building.
The takeaway
Diners planning a visit should be aware that the restaurant is currently operating as a BYOB facility with a $10 corkage fee. Lunch service is expected to be added to the operating schedule in the near future.
Further reading
Find more updates on new businesses and local ventures in the Openings & Closings section.
More information
For more information on the new menu or location details, visit the restaurant official website.
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