Skull & Crown Trading

Wow! Skull & Crown blew us away with their attention to detail, service, and drinks. The decor seems very thought out and there are things to see in every nook and cranny. We were in Hawaii celebrating an event- knowing about my reservation, my best friend called from the states and asked them to make our night special. And boy did they deliver!!! They made our night super fun. The 3 dishes we had were yummy, but the drinks were the most memorable. The collab between them and a California based tiki bar was a Mai Tai that is out of this world! And their mocktail with Ube left me wanting so much more Ube! The bartender Mike made me an off menu Ube tiki drink and it was extremely yummy. I'll definitely be back if I'm over in Oahu again!

We came here as a recommendation from a friend. The location is not great in downtown Chinatown. We got towed after 30 minutes and the signage was not marked nor was the sidewalk painted. A $200 bill plus the dinner... The inside has a unique ambiance. It's dark and Hawaiian but underwater type theme. It was cute but small. We sat at a long table with a booth on one end and a chair on the other. It was nice and tight with our neighbors. We had the rum flight, which was unique and yummy. The presentation was beautiful on a barrel piece. The rums were Hawaiian and unique. Our waiter got our original drink wrong after we specified which one. We ended up keeping the wrong one and getting the original one we ordered. He did not offer to take off the mess up off our tab. The pain killer and the crystal skull were both great drinks! The crystal skull was dark liquor but sweet and also subtle. The ceviche to start was the best thing we ordered all night. It was a different ceviche than what I'm used to. It had more of a thicker coconut base but it was absolutely delectable and the shrimp chips paired with it were fluffy and the perfect touch. For dinner I had the noddles, which I thought were pretty good. I think they could have been a little spicier. However, I do think the shrimp portion was large and accurate for the pricing. My husband had the ribs and while the meat fell off the bone, it lacked sufficient flavor. Everything is ala carte. Portion sizes are decent. Probably would not revisit.

Came here while searching things to do in Chinatown. The place didn't disappoint, we were able to get a walk in table (online was all booked out until late night). We ordered the nachos Rangoon and lucky lantern chicken. The nachos were soooo good!!! Swordfish nachos for $16?!? Honestly this alone made it worth it. Tiki drinks were a solid price compared to main Waikiki area. And i like that the owners are so protective of their dagger Mai tai ingredients that even the staff don't know what's in it.

Great food, drinks, service and ambiance! Matt was such a great server too . Def a spot to stop by

Love everything about this bar! This is a small tiki bar/restaurant with super cool eccentric decor. The vibe is dark and intimate, perfect for a date night. For drinks we got the dagger mai tai and clarified zombie. The dagger mai tai is strong and fruity. The clarified zombie is on the lighter side but also had a nice fragrant aroma. We were very impressed by the food here. The Rangoon nachos were a total hit. Nothing beats crispy chips topped with crab rangoon filling and sweet chili salsa. We also liked the clams in broth fish. The broth was on the saltier side but it was packed with flavor.The workers were very attentive and friendly. Answered our questions about the drinks and checked up on us often

Service was awesome! Serious aloha here! Came in on recommendation from another place. Looking for cake and they had a great une très lèche cake. It was dense but good. The atmosphere was great and fun. And located downtown Chinatown it was a welcome change of pace. Definitely coming back.

Dimly lit and nautical-themed with touches of tiki flare. Expect intermittent flashes of light (simulating lightning) around the bar area. Service was timed perfectly such that my hand was never without a cocktail. Highly recommend making reservations because the place is small so seating is limited. THE FOOD. - Nacho Rangoon | Wonton chips with smoky swordfish, spicy pineapple salsa, cream cheese queso, and cucumber slices. Weird pairings of ingredients but it felt right and I loved the flavors. Highly recommend. - Mermaid Purse | A big ass tapioca shell (similar to a shrimp chip, texture-wise) filled with a salad medley and tomato adobo vinaigrette tossed in. Slices of sirloin beef and shrimp top this dish. Vinegar, citrus, and cilantro prominent. Wasn't a fan of the tough sirloin beef, but maybe this isn't typical. - Halo-Halo Tart | Lemon sorbet, red beans, and ube cream all in a graham crust. Interesting take on a Filipino dessert! Definitely something to try out. THE DRUNK DRINKS. - Dagger Mai Tai | Citrusy, cinnamon. It's not exactly my cup of tea, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. - Navy Grog | Bitter like my soul with a twist of grapefruit. Love. - Hanalei Moon | A spiced up pina colada on steroids. Delicious. - Painkiller | Tropical flavors and a little clovey from the nutmeg. Nicely done. - Kewalo's Creme Ale | Crisp and light. THE PARKING. I was expecting a bustling Chinatown with extremely difficult street parking, but nah. Chinatown was eerily quiet. Parking was easy to find and free after hours. COMING BACK?Absolutely. What a great restaurant with wonderful cocktails.

Cool Tiki bar in Chinatown a short drive or long walk from Waikiki. Cool ambiance with funky tiki decor (unless their air conditioning is broken, else I'd recommend the patio). Drinks are pricey but high quality and made with care. Recommend sitting at the bar if you can snag a stool, else make check to make a reservation, usually same night is ok unless it's a busy Fri or Saturday. Chinatown has an interesting vibe at night, felt a little like a ghost town, but there are some excellent restaurants nearby. Recommend the drink with 52?ingredients and an anise star - normally would just get a painkiller but worth trying something new and complex.

Great kitschy ambience. Tasty food (we liked the Rangoon nachos the best), and great team of servers!

This is not my first time visiting and definitely not my last. For myself I don't drink often but definitely enjoy a good cocktail, but also have a few cocktails for those that don't drink at all. A variety of cocktails and beers. Something for everyone. A cute quaint tiki bar. Our server was friendly and gave recommendations that were superb.