Great spot to chill while the family shops. Check out Ryan or Kui for the drinks. Very attentive to all the customers
Esben B.
The food is great and the drinks are delicious! It is located in the middle of Nordstrom but once you are seated with your friends, you don't really notice that at all
Vivian L.
It's been a while since I been to Habitant. The last time I went was before Covid. Habitant is located on the third floor of Nordstrom in Ala Moana. It is like a little bar area in the middle of the shopping place next to the escalators. I used to dine here for lunch since this place was not busy and it accepted orders from Ruscello's full menu. Their bar food menu would also changes seasonally, where I would mainly order from. They also used to serve coffee that was refillable and it was a pretty good cup of coffee. Now, this place is packed and there's a short waiting time of 10 minutes or less. Their bar food menu hasn't changed for a while. I been checking their menu on the Nordstrom website and it hasn't been updated for a few years. Anyways, I recently went back and a lot has changed. There were more tables than before. They no longer have the short lounge tables and cushioned chairs. They also no longer serve coffee which was disappointing but understandable since they have an Ebar that sells coffee. I tried their bar menu and it was pretty much taken from Ruscello's menu. There was no originality anymore. Cilantro lime chicken tacos: There are 4 appetizer size tacos. It's pretty good. I like the citrusy flavor from the lime vinaigrette. I also love cilantro. Nordstrom double beef burger: A lot of reviews were recommending this burger. The burger looks good in appearance but it didn't taste as good. The double patty was very dry and it tasted exactly like the generic patty you can buy at the frozen food aisle of Costco or Walmart. The aioli and melted cheese helps with the dryness but it still didn't help with the overall flavor. I do appreciate the amount of pickles on the burger. The fries and the two dipping sauces on the sides were good. Wished there were more fries. Jumbo lump crab dip: Not a good crab dip. First, the overall dip has a strong odor. Second, the crab was very dry and it was not fresh. It tasted smelly. Third, the baguette slices on the side were very hard and inedible. We left this dish alone. Plantation ice tea: I ordered the plantation ice tea since they no longer serve coffee. The ice tea was very good. It wasn't watered down and wasn't too sweet, which was perfect. It was also refillable. Overall, this place is not as good as how it was back then (pre-Covid). You can still order from the full Ruscello's menu if there are no tables available there. It's great to see that the Habitant is way busier than before though. However, there were only two people working on that day. One person was a bartender and the other was the server. They were pretty packed so both the bartender and server were hardworking and moving around non-stop to accommodate all guests. It would be better if the Habitant would hire an extra person to help out.
Wong Ohana
Cheeseburger and Burrata Tomoato salad. Yum!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Habitat Burger
Doris D.
Really small area in the middle of clothes racks so not a great atmosphere. But if you need alcohol and a quick spot to rest your feet, it's a good option. I went for drinks and pau hana eats, which I think comes from the Ruscello kitchen.
Krysten I.
Habitant is one of the many eateries that the Nordstrom brand has in their department stores across the country. Does anyone remember when Nordstrom Marketplace cafe was open when Nordstrom was at their old location? Omg. Well there are several different restaurants and when Nordstrom moved to where it currently is, the marketplace cafe was replaced with Ruscello and Habitant. One day I will try all the Nordstrom restaurants, but I'm pretty satisfied that the Honolulu Nordstrom has 2. Well we also have ebar and the gelato bar, but those don't count as restaurants I think. Anyway. Habitant is located on the second floor in the middle of the store. It's really hard to miss. You've probably seen all the pretty alcohol bottles when you're going up or down the escalators...that's Habitant. It's open seating and has a variety of table set ups and counter seating. I think the weird booths are awkward, but everywhere else here is pretty cool. Service is hit or miss. The servers are usually very efficient, but only a few are friendly. I don't really care though, I usually just want to get my drink on or chat with my friends I bring here to drink with me. The food menu is different from Ruscello, which is upstairs. But if you know the Ruscello menu (or look it up) and you ask nicely, they'll usually let you order form the Ruscello menu too. I've never had a problem ordering panko chicken salad at habitant.... The drinks are fun and they have seasonal options. I'm a little pissed that they took the vine street cocktail off the menu. I was even a little more confused when I tried to order it last night and the server didn't know what I was talking about. Obvi not a true Nordy girl.... Anyway, Habitant is a nice place to grab a bite and a drink in between shopping. They have TVs too if that's your thing.
RoseAnne C.
Love the fact this bar is in the middle of Nordstrom. Always drop my husband there while I go shopping, it is the perfect hubby day care . Also lets not fomention that it is a full bar with a menu of deliciousness as well!
Tina M.
Conveniently located on the second floor of Nordstrom Ala Moana this bar that offers yummy drinks and light bites is perfect to break up your shopping. The service is great and they have a wide variety of cocktails and bites. My fave is their chicken and lime tacos. They are perfect to share and bursting with flavor! I also like the burrata. They have similar food items from the restaurant upstairs-Ruscello. Their menu changes from time to time. There is plenty of bar top tables or a lounge area where you can lay back and sip on your drink. I ordered a Prosecco with lemon drink. (forgot the name) but it was delicious!
Rebecca T.
It's located inside Nordstrom and you dine with mannequins. Lol. Their burgers were pretty good. We were also able to order from the restaurant upstairs and I got to try their mushroom pasta that I was looking forward to because I love mushrooms. However, it was a bit of a disappointment as there wasn't enough mushrooms and mushroom flavor in the pasta; I appreciate the amount of veggies though. The polenta fries were just OK as well. We were just finishing it coz we didn't wanna waste food. The service was decent. The food came out promptly as well. The food was nothing memorable. It's a nice spot to sit down if you're tired of shopping I guess?
Erika Krayman
Artichoke dip was very salty and the bread dry, chicken meatballs had an odd texture, cocktail was good but overall everything was overpriced compared to the quality of the food and service.
I go here all the time!Open seating, service is always kind and prompt.Drinks are good!Menu is small but they allow you to order form Rucello's menu as well.Nothing but good things to say.
Gerry L.
I made a return visit to this 3rd floor bar to relax after visiting a few stores. I again had the Basil Cucumber Cooler but this time I added the Ahi Poke plate. I wanted something diet friendly and the ahi poke had the least amount of calories (350); even more so because I didn't partake of any of the chips. The plate came with some (really tasty) slaw, nice looking seasoned wonton chips (alas, none for me!) and a good helping of poke. The poke was lightly seasoned and featured red onion and daikon sprouts.I like the Habitant and its vibe; there is plenty of seating and the service from the two bartenders is great. I also like that they list the calories for each dish and cocktail ... I can enjoy myself and not do too much damage to my diet.I love it!
Ann N.
We came for a late lunch while shopping on a Friday afternoon. You seat yourself and someone will help you. It was pretty busy but we were able to find a table. I will say it felt strange having a drink and eating in the middle of a department store where tables are pretty close.I had the blueberry blush drink $16 which was pretty good. Tangy and with the right amount of vodka. We split a veggie burger which if you don't like the taste of meat, tastes like it. It also had a section that was super salty. The mister ate most of it. The Heirloom Salad has always and continues to he my favorite. It never disappoints with the tomatoes being ripe (i normally don't like tomatoes). The mister had the chicken meatballs and although it came out in a cast iron platter, was cold. He felt it was undercooked but because he was famished, ate it. Also the accompanied artisan bread was hard enough to break your teeth. Unfortunately the cold sauce didn't soften it up. All of our hot food came out pretty cold but we ate it due to our hunger. A note to self is to only order drinks and cold items here. The kitchen is on the floor above so don't expect piping hot food. Eat at the restaurant for that (and the restaurant is awesome). Service was good with no complaints.
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Nice place, but come on guys, instead of greeting the customers first you pointing out what you CANT do and can do. Try some customer service. While I was there I saw 2 different couples came to sit and because no one came to them while they were waiting to be served they left….
Sofia C
Nice place, but come on guys, instead of greeting the customers first you pointing out what you CANT do and can do. Try some customer service. While I was there I saw 2 different couples came to sit and because no one came to them while they were waiting to be served they left….
Great spot to chill while the family shops. Check out Ryan or Kui for the drinks. Very attentive to all the customers
The food is great and the drinks are delicious! It is located in the middle of Nordstrom but once you are seated with your friends, you don't really notice that at all
It's been a while since I been to Habitant. The last time I went was before Covid. Habitant is located on the third floor of Nordstrom in Ala Moana. It is like a little bar area in the middle of the shopping place next to the escalators. I used to dine here for lunch since this place was not busy and it accepted orders from Ruscello's full menu. Their bar food menu would also changes seasonally, where I would mainly order from. They also used to serve coffee that was refillable and it was a pretty good cup of coffee. Now, this place is packed and there's a short waiting time of 10 minutes or less. Their bar food menu hasn't changed for a while. I been checking their menu on the Nordstrom website and it hasn't been updated for a few years. Anyways, I recently went back and a lot has changed. There were more tables than before. They no longer have the short lounge tables and cushioned chairs. They also no longer serve coffee which was disappointing but understandable since they have an Ebar that sells coffee. I tried their bar menu and it was pretty much taken from Ruscello's menu. There was no originality anymore. Cilantro lime chicken tacos: There are 4 appetizer size tacos. It's pretty good. I like the citrusy flavor from the lime vinaigrette. I also love cilantro. Nordstrom double beef burger: A lot of reviews were recommending this burger. The burger looks good in appearance but it didn't taste as good. The double patty was very dry and it tasted exactly like the generic patty you can buy at the frozen food aisle of Costco or Walmart. The aioli and melted cheese helps with the dryness but it still didn't help with the overall flavor. I do appreciate the amount of pickles on the burger. The fries and the two dipping sauces on the sides were good. Wished there were more fries. Jumbo lump crab dip: Not a good crab dip. First, the overall dip has a strong odor. Second, the crab was very dry and it was not fresh. It tasted smelly. Third, the baguette slices on the side were very hard and inedible. We left this dish alone. Plantation ice tea: I ordered the plantation ice tea since they no longer serve coffee. The ice tea was very good. It wasn't watered down and wasn't too sweet, which was perfect. It was also refillable. Overall, this place is not as good as how it was back then (pre-Covid). You can still order from the full Ruscello's menu if there are no tables available there. It's great to see that the Habitant is way busier than before though. However, there were only two people working on that day. One person was a bartender and the other was the server. They were pretty packed so both the bartender and server were hardworking and moving around non-stop to accommodate all guests. It would be better if the Habitant would hire an extra person to help out.
Cheeseburger and Burrata Tomoato salad. Yum!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Habitat Burger
Really small area in the middle of clothes racks so not a great atmosphere. But if you need alcohol and a quick spot to rest your feet, it's a good option. I went for drinks and pau hana eats, which I think comes from the Ruscello kitchen.
Habitant is one of the many eateries that the Nordstrom brand has in their department stores across the country. Does anyone remember when Nordstrom Marketplace cafe was open when Nordstrom was at their old location? Omg. Well there are several different restaurants and when Nordstrom moved to where it currently is, the marketplace cafe was replaced with Ruscello and Habitant. One day I will try all the Nordstrom restaurants, but I'm pretty satisfied that the Honolulu Nordstrom has 2. Well we also have ebar and the gelato bar, but those don't count as restaurants I think. Anyway. Habitant is located on the second floor in the middle of the store. It's really hard to miss. You've probably seen all the pretty alcohol bottles when you're going up or down the escalators...that's Habitant. It's open seating and has a variety of table set ups and counter seating. I think the weird booths are awkward, but everywhere else here is pretty cool. Service is hit or miss. The servers are usually very efficient, but only a few are friendly. I don't really care though, I usually just want to get my drink on or chat with my friends I bring here to drink with me. The food menu is different from Ruscello, which is upstairs. But if you know the Ruscello menu (or look it up) and you ask nicely, they'll usually let you order form the Ruscello menu too. I've never had a problem ordering panko chicken salad at habitant.... The drinks are fun and they have seasonal options. I'm a little pissed that they took the vine street cocktail off the menu. I was even a little more confused when I tried to order it last night and the server didn't know what I was talking about. Obvi not a true Nordy girl.... Anyway, Habitant is a nice place to grab a bite and a drink in between shopping. They have TVs too if that's your thing.
Love the fact this bar is in the middle of Nordstrom. Always drop my husband there while I go shopping, it is the perfect hubby day care . Also lets not fomention that it is a full bar with a menu of deliciousness as well!
Conveniently located on the second floor of Nordstrom Ala Moana this bar that offers yummy drinks and light bites is perfect to break up your shopping. The service is great and they have a wide variety of cocktails and bites. My fave is their chicken and lime tacos. They are perfect to share and bursting with flavor! I also like the burrata. They have similar food items from the restaurant upstairs-Ruscello. Their menu changes from time to time. There is plenty of bar top tables or a lounge area where you can lay back and sip on your drink. I ordered a Prosecco with lemon drink. (forgot the name) but it was delicious!
It's located inside Nordstrom and you dine with mannequins. Lol. Their burgers were pretty good. We were also able to order from the restaurant upstairs and I got to try their mushroom pasta that I was looking forward to because I love mushrooms. However, it was a bit of a disappointment as there wasn't enough mushrooms and mushroom flavor in the pasta; I appreciate the amount of veggies though. The polenta fries were just OK as well. We were just finishing it coz we didn't wanna waste food. The service was decent. The food came out promptly as well. The food was nothing memorable. It's a nice spot to sit down if you're tired of shopping I guess?
Artichoke dip was very salty and the bread dry, chicken meatballs had an odd texture, cocktail was good but overall everything was overpriced compared to the quality of the food and service.
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I go here all the time!Open seating, service is always kind and prompt.Drinks are good!Menu is small but they allow you to order form Rucello's menu as well.Nothing but good things to say.
I made a return visit to this 3rd floor bar to relax after visiting a few stores. I again had the Basil Cucumber Cooler but this time I added the Ahi Poke plate. I wanted something diet friendly and the ahi poke had the least amount of calories (350); even more so because I didn't partake of any of the chips. The plate came with some (really tasty) slaw, nice looking seasoned wonton chips (alas, none for me!) and a good helping of poke. The poke was lightly seasoned and featured red onion and daikon sprouts.I like the Habitant and its vibe; there is plenty of seating and the service from the two bartenders is great. I also like that they list the calories for each dish and cocktail ... I can enjoy myself and not do too much damage to my diet.I love it!
We came for a late lunch while shopping on a Friday afternoon. You seat yourself and someone will help you. It was pretty busy but we were able to find a table. I will say it felt strange having a drink and eating in the middle of a department store where tables are pretty close.I had the blueberry blush drink $16 which was pretty good. Tangy and with the right amount of vodka. We split a veggie burger which if you don't like the taste of meat, tastes like it. It also had a section that was super salty. The mister ate most of it. The Heirloom Salad has always and continues to he my favorite. It never disappoints with the tomatoes being ripe (i normally don't like tomatoes). The mister had the chicken meatballs and although it came out in a cast iron platter, was cold. He felt it was undercooked but because he was famished, ate it. Also the accompanied artisan bread was hard enough to break your teeth. Unfortunately the cold sauce didn't soften it up. All of our hot food came out pretty cold but we ate it due to our hunger. A note to self is to only order drinks and cold items here. The kitchen is on the floor above so don't expect piping hot food. Eat at the restaurant for that (and the restaurant is awesome). Service was good with no complaints.
Nice place, but come on guys, instead of greeting the customers first you pointing out what you CANT do and can do. Try some customer service. While I was there I saw 2 different couples came to sit and because no one came to them while they were waiting to be served they left….
Nice place, but come on guys, instead of greeting the customers first you pointing out what you CANT do and can do. Try some customer service. While I was there I saw 2 different couples came to sit and because no one came to them while they were waiting to be served they left….