Restaurant
Unclaimed profileEarls Kitchen + Bar - Waikiki
Honolulu, HI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Earls Kitchen + Bar - Waikiki runs a cocktail program with real range, from a $12 Bloody Mary to a $65 Don Julio 1942 margarita. The Earls Mai Tai uses two rums and orgeat, while For the Table towers serve four. Wine, local Hawaiian beer, and zero-proof options round out a beverage list built for variety.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Earls Mai Tai ($21), a blend of Kuleana Nanea and Appleton Estate rums with dry curaçao, orgeat, and fresh lime. For a splurge, the Premier '42 Margarita ($65) trades up to Don Julio 1942 añejo with chili bitters and black salt.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers will appreciate the dedicated sections and creative variations, from the Spicy Margarita to the Nitro Espresso Martini. Those seeking local flavor can try Hawaiian craft beers like Hana Koa Rooftop or Maui Brewing Bikini Blonde.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12 to $65, with most in the $18–$23 range. Shared options like the Espresso Martini Tower at $72 serve four, making it a cost-effective group choice.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list spans from a $12 Classic Bloody Mary to a $65 Premier '42 Margarita, with For the Table formats like the Espresso Martini Tower. Local Hawaiian rums and beers, plus a dedicated zero-proof section, broaden the appeal.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive cocktail menu with numerous categories and creative variations. Pours include Earls Old Fashioned, Earls Mai Tai, and various Espresso Martinis, with premium spirit upgrades available.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated cocktails section with Margaritas, Martinis, and For the Table options.
- — Range from a $12 Traditional Bloody Mary to a $65 Premier '42 Margarita.
- — Includes premium spirits like Don Julio 1942 and Angel's Envy upgrades.
Standout selections
- — Earls Mai Tai — Kuleana Nanea and Appleton Estate rums, dry curaçao, orgeat, fresh lime.
- — Premier '42 Margarita — Don Julio 1942 añejo, dry curaçao, agave, chili bitters, black salt.
Pricing: $12–$65 for individual cocktails; $72 for For the Table towers (serves 4).
Wine
Wine list spans white, red, sparkling, and rosé categories with diverse regional selections. By-the-glass options include La Crema Monterey Rosé, while bottles reach into premium territory.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list covering all major wine categories.; By-the-glass option La Crema Monterey Rosé at $20.
- — Premium bottles include Dom Perignon Vintage Brut and Francois Carillon Chardonnay.
Standout selections
- — Dom Perignon Vintage Brut — $140 bottle.; Francois Carillon Bourgogne Cote d'Or Chardonnay — $106 bottle.
Pricing: Wine by the glass from $20; bottles from $106.
Beer
Draft and bottled/canned options include local Hawaiian craft beers alongside familiar West Coast brews. The selection highlights regional producers like Hana Koa and Maui Brewing.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local Hawaiian craft beers.; Offers both draft and bottled/canned formats.
- — Features a range of styles from pale ale to lager.
Standout selections
- — Hana Koa Rooftop — Pale Ale from a local Hawaiian brewery.
Pricing: Prices not listed for individual beers.
Nonalcoholic
Zero Proof and Non-Alcoholic sections offer mocktails and non-alcoholic beers. Seedlip Spice leads the mocktail list with coconut, mango, and basil, alongside Athletic Brewing and Corona non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Zero Proof and Non-Alcoholic sections.; Variety of zero-proof options including mocktails and non-alcoholic beers.
- — Seedlip Spice mocktail with coconut, mango, and basil.
Standout selections
- — Seedlip Spice — Seedlip Spice, coconut, mango, basil, fresh lime, soda, bitters.
- — Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA — Non-alcoholic IPA.
Pricing: Prices not listed for nonalcoholic items.
Spirits
Premium spirit upgrades available for cocktails.; Angel's Envy Bourbon upgrade at $5.5 extra.; Grey Goose — vodka upgrade available for $2 extra.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirit upgrades available for cocktails.; Angel's Envy Bourbon upgrade at $5.5 extra.
Standout selections
- — Grey Goose — vodka upgrade available for $2 extra.
Pricing: Upgrade pricing: Grey Goose +$2, Angel's Envy +$5.5.
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