I truly appreciate what they're doing here! The food and drinks are fantastic, and the staff is very friendly, although a few waitstaff still a bit green. Expect some delays in food timing if going during a high occupancy time. Unfortunately, the outdoor vibe on that Friday night was disrupted by a "musician" banging on drums across the street. It didn't seem like they were playing any recognizable beat--just a series of irritating noises. This really affected the restaurant's atmosphere for the evening. I hope this issue can be addressed to enhance the experience for everyone! Still very much recommend eating there, I would just try and sit inside if you see a bald man with a drum stick across the street! read more

Quick and attentive service. I appreciate that our waiter said we were ordering too much (he was correct). We are vegetarian and worried there wouldn't be enough options but we left full. The spread and toast was really good, I liked the mix of sweet and savory with the honey whipped ricotta. Grilled cheese was like a comfort food. Risotto was nice and I enjoyed the crispy thin zucchini. The dessert special was by far my favorite. Mango guri guri and mango crostada were phenomenal. Ambience is very cozy and I liked the decor. Would love to see a couple more vegetarian options in the future but we do plan to return read more

Fete - Mango guri guri and mango crostada dessert special. Yummm - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fete is one of my all time favorite restaurants!! Every single dish I've tried has been a 10/10, and the drinks are particularly amazing. We recently went for a celebratory dinner. We got the chicken liver mousse (one of my favorites - a must try, it comes with crunchy pickled okra and sourdough bread) to start. For mains, we got the grilled cheese and a seasonal spring veggie pasta (I forgot exactly what it was called). The grilled cheese which was AMAZING - a really simple nostalgic dish made perfectly, with flavorful bread and good cheese, and a delicious dipping sauce. The pasta was also super tasty, full of veggies and a bright lemony sauce. For drinks, we shared a last word cocktail which was perfectly made, as well as one of the non alcoholic cocktails (homemade root beer/NA absinthe liquor) - often restaurants skimp on their NA cocktails but not here! The service at fete is always incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional. The ambiance is lovely - lively and packed without feeling crowded, and the bar (where we were seated) is very cute! Overall, we had a great night, as always! read more

This place is tiny, loud, and CRAMPED. It isn't fine dining but it is definitely not a casual sit down either. They are trying to be somewhere in between but the space cannot handle it. It is so packed that you cannot even hear the person sitting right in front of you. The experience was a complete waste of money and I literally feel robbed. The ulu appetizer had very dry polenta and the pork ragu was terrible ... the sauce and the meat did not taste good at all I could not even finish my meal. Somehow even the Fete spreads were also poorly thought out. They give you all this spread, not nearly enough bread to eat it with, and the bread they give you is burnt to a crisp. To top it off, I paid $14 for a chocolate cake that was bone dry, the kulolo ice cream that just did not taste good, and the streusel was like eating sand. How you gonna call it Kulolo ice cream when you could not even taste the kulolo in it?? Fete feels like they are coasting on their reputation and charging premium prices for a subpar experience. For a James Beard winner and a 2025 Local Champion, the food is completely lacking. I will never believe those awards again. Save your money and go to a real local spot that actually knows how to season food. read more

Fete - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

James Beard Award winning chef and it's in Hawaii and you can make a rezzy? Sign me up!! Came here with three people for work dinner I've never been here before but was looking for trendy Delicious Restaurant that did not break the bank. Was able to make a reservation however I could only get a table outside. I was worried about the noise level flies Etc and in the area of Chinatown that is located it's not the cleanest best location however the staff is constantly outside and they do have little movable barriers to cordon off the tables from the street traffic. Our waitress Chrissy was friendly attentive and got our order right. We got the beet salad which I highly recommend. Marinated pickled roasted beets with a lightly dressed green salad and an ample portion of avocado. I got the Korean Bavette and was worried at the spice level but it was perfectly seasoned, barely spicy but super flavorful and the meat was tender! I ordered medium well and it came out more medium to medium rare but I didn't mind it because it was tender and not too chewy. My colleague got the Butcher Block which I don't have a picture of but she said it was amazing. Highly recommend however the inside seating was very busy and looked kind of cramped and loud and the outdoor tables you have to contend with flies and street traffic....So just know that going into it. They have a full bar and the drink menu looks great although none of us had alcohol. read more

Fete - Beet Salad can't be beat - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I wish Yelp allowed 1/2 stars: Overall a 4.5 star experience. Our full birthday dinner line up: --Arnold Palmer and Fete cola to start. Good starting point for drinks. The Fete cola is made in-house and our server said he came up with the formula (Thanks, Fabrice!). --Ulu aloo and roasted beet salad next. The ulu aloo is a special that sounded amazing, and it was: mashed ulu combined with East Indian flavors like garam masala and turmeric with a lilikoi chutney. All of this was topped with julienned deep-fried okra. Heavenly! The roasted beet salad was also amazing with a light and creamy green goddess dressing. --Entrees: basil caesar salad with chicken and steak frites were next. The caesar salad was also on point. The fries with the steak frites were crispy and the salad was a nice palate cleanser. The steak (NY cut?) was sliced nicely on the bias, but a bit chewy. --Double scoop of seasonal mango sherbet and Robynne's ulu cake (can you see a seasonal theme here?) finished off our meal. The sherbet portions were massive and the ulu cake had a decadent flourless chocolate cake vibe. Both were a rich and satisfying way to end our meal. --Our server Fabrice, who also works as a bartender gave us impeccable service. He obviously knew the menu inside and out and was attentive, but not overly so. Service here is definitely top-notch. --The atmosphere here is definitely rustic, with the preserved brick walls and large picture windows, and nice modern touches like the logos on the tables. read more

Get a reservation ASAP. One of you order the ragu pasta and the other the Korean fried chicken and go halfsies on each. Each of you order your own rocky road, but reader beware, any other rocky road you buy in the future will be lesser. read more

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Wow, everything was absolutely delicious! Great hospitality and great vibes all around. We ordered a number of dishes and each one delivered. The dips, the steak tartare, the korean steak, the porkchop, the fish, all just great! read more

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A lot of the Yelp reviews were spot on. Crowded. Loud. Not good for people who get over-stimulated easily. Can't hear the person directly across from you. Bugs were flying around. Other Yelpers said they were flies and they were definitely noticeable inside. Not enough bread served with the Fete dips. Three people in our party and we had to order another plate of bread. Wish they had a bigger menu and more vegetarian options. Service? Not so good. Asked server her recommendation and she said "whatever is on the menu is good." Gee thanks. Also, timing of food was bad. Server told us we should order all at once (appetizers and entrees) to help with the timing for the kitchen instead of starting with salads and appetizers. We weren't nearly done with the appetizers when the entrees started coming to our table making for a rushed feel and having no space on the table for anything. Ambience-a 3 Service- a 2 Food-3 Value of food-4 I'm giving it a 4 star because of the value of the food. Otherwise I'd give it a 2 or 3. read more

Highly recommended from my friends and coworkers. We finally had the opportunity to go to Fete in the heart of Chinatown. Locally owned and operated staff and management are awesome. Level of service is amazing. We ate family style and ordered a good variety off of the menu including some of the specials of the day. For starters we had the Fete Spread (Avjvar, Mac Nut Tapenade, Ricotta Cheese, and Fe'te Toast, Crispy Potatoes, special of the day Beet Salad, and the Ulu (prepared with a variety of ingredients mashed potato style accompanied with Crispy Shiso Peppers and Okra. For entree's we tried the Korean Bavette, Steak and Frittes, Spaghetti Carbonara, Kualoa Shrimp, and the Lasagna. All were perfectly prepared and outstanding. The Korean Bavette prepared with Tutu's Kochujang Sauce, Ginger Scallion Fried Rice, Pear Slaw, and a Sunny Side Up Fried Egg along with the Lasagna prepared with super thin buttery noodles a wonderful Bernaisse and Marinara sauce with each layer covered with a variety of cheeses were awesome. There's inside and outside dining options available. Reservations recommended. Hats off to the Owners and their staff we had an amazing culinary experience. Thank you read more

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I've been wanting to try out Fete located in Downtown/Chinatown for a while now, and so happy we finally got to experience dining here! It was the day after Valentine's Day when we dined in, so we were fully aware that they would be quite busy. Highly recommend making reservations or be prepared for a wait if you try to dine-in, especially during dinnertime. The dining area has tables inside and a few outside, although it was windy and drizzling that night, so all the diners wanted to be seated inside. The hostess stand is located outside before you enter, and she was very accommodating to try and get everyone a table inside. We were seated towards the back side near the kitchen expo area, so I can't speak to how the atmosphere looked in the main dining area. But we enjoy sitting near the kitchen to hear the bustling energy and reminding us of an episode of The Bear lol. Service was quick and attentive; our food items came out perfectly timed and waters remained filled. Hearing the kitchen action in real-time kept us engaged in our surroundings and a fun experience. They had quite a bit of menu switches for the Valentine's specials and we dined towards the end of service, so some items were sold out. Luckily, every item we wanted to order was still available. The Fete Spread and steak tartare appetizers both came with their house fete toast, they were both delicious and starting to fill us up. My favorite from the spread was the mac-nut tapenade. Our entrees were the Basil Caesar salad with crispy Korean Fried Chicken add-on, and the Bistro Steak. The Crispy KFC was so juicy and crispy. The aligot that came with the Bistro Steak was interesting....in a good way. A French-type of mashed potatoes that I think they used Sumida watercress with it. My brain didn't know what to make out of it, so my senses took over and it was creamy, cheesy, and yummy. For dessert we had the Rocky Road ice cream, which might've been the best Rocky Road I've ever had. The dark chocolate and nut pieces ended the whole meal on a good note. Overall, the food and dining experience was great, we felt like the value received matched our total costs and we would enjoy coming back again to try other items. read more

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We love Fete and so chose it to celebrate our 52d anniversary and, as usual, they not only did not disappoint but went above and beyond. We like to go for lunch. Summer was our server and was very informative and helpful. We had the beet salad (which was a special) which was SUPER delicious with fresh (local) beets and a tasty Green Goddess dressing. I had the pate which was very good on the nicely grilled bread. My husband had his always-favorite spaghetti carbonara which he loves. Two very special things on top of the always delicious food was the cocktail I had called "Right as Rain." The drink is the creation of the bartender, Ryan, and it was so delicious - I don't like drinks with too much sweetness or liquor and this was perfect. The drink had lemon-infused gin, lemon zest, Yuzu bitters, Umezu, etc. and was perfectly balanced. Additionally, when Ryan learned it was our anniversary I got a complimentary glass of champagne and my hubby got the soda of the day (pomegranate and some other (Japanese) soda). Both were delicious. We ended with the lilikoi cheesecake which was on a chocolate crust and had chocolate and caramel syrup underneath. The cheesecake had the perfect consistency and was NOT overly sweet. Was delectable. Was a great lunch and a memorable event for us. BIG THANKS to Fete which is always super and another big thank you to Ryan & Summer. read more

Every part of this experience at Fête managed to disappoint. Service, food, and ambiance all landed squarely at one star. Our server, Paula, did the absolute bare minimum. She filled our water and dropped off the food, and that was essentially it. No check-ins, no effort to see how anything tasted, and we had to flag down other staff just to clear plates and get a dessert menu. Meanwhile, every other table seemed to get basic touches like purse hooks, and we had to ask multiple times just to get a straw. To make it worse, the table next to us placed their order well after we did and somehow received their food first. That pretty much summed up the level of attention we were getting. It honestly felt like we were being deprioritized because we were younger than most parties there and didn't order any of their overpriced cocktails, while the other table did. The whole thing came off like Paula was focused on where the bigger tip might come from, not on actually providing decent service. There was also zero transparency with pricing. The steak was listed as MP on the menu, and Paula never once confirmed the price with us before we ordered. It ended up being $41, which we could afford, but that's not the point. It just added to the overall lack of care and communication throughout the experience. A lot of people there seemed to be celebrating special occasions, and honestly, I felt bad for them. Between the service, the food, and the cramped atmosphere, this is not a place that lives up to that kind of expectation. We were just there to eat because we were hungry, but if this had been a special event, it would have been completely ruined. And the food didn't help her case. The steak, ordered medium, came out medium rare, chewy, and bland, with a sauce that did nothing. The fries were cold, gritty, and equally underwhelming, again paired with a forgettable sauce and no ketchup in sight. The pork ragu was the only dish that was remotely acceptable, but even that felt sloppy, with uneven chunks of pork that showed little care or attention. The space itself is just as bad. Tables are crammed so tightly together that you're basically elbow-to-elbow with strangers, and servers are constantly bumping into guests trying to squeeze through. It's loud, cramped, and not even remotely comfortable. At the end of it all, we still left Paula a $10 tip, which in hindsight was generous. Her level of service wouldn't even pass at a The Cheesecake Factory. The whole place feels like a cash grab dressed up as a "chef-owned experience." Nothing about it feels thoughtful or worth the price. Just overpriced food, inattentive service, and an atmosphere that makes you want to leave as quickly as possible. read more

Love love love this place. Great ambience great service and a dream kitchen staff. One of the best things on the well curated menu is the pâté. On my last visit I ordered it for takeout. It's that good - I drove for 17 miles to pickup. read more

I've gone to Fete several times over the years but never got around to reviewing the restaurant. Honestly, I feel the food can be a hit or miss. Went for lunch recently as a walk-in, but I think the experience solidified my opinion that this place is better for dinner - and less solid food than I originally thought. Fete does pasta very well. The Mountain Pork ragu (with rigatoni noodles) is literally so so good! and well portioned. But I'm not a pasta-for-lunch kind of girlie. Had the cioppino soup this week (seafood with tomato base, but very unlike bouillabaisse) with two triangular slices of toasted sourdough bread generously spread with a saffron aioli. The soup was oversalted, a slightly sour, muddy taste that wasn't pleasant (and a deep dark red, almost brown stew) and seafood bits (shrimp, small mussell, some type of fish) that were overcooked and didn't taste fresh or light. The saffron aioli was so oily and unpleasant, could barely taste saffron, but a beautiful color. The sourdough bread itself was very nice. The steak frites with house salad and fries were above average, standard fare (but slightly pricey). I love their fries here... Again, I think I prefer dinner at this restaurant. Always ask what their specials are. I tend to gravitate towards the pastas. Some of the protein entrees are well executed and their salads are stellar. But the appetizers are only okay, nothing very impressive. Soup options aren't the best. Sandwiches are good! In-house sodas are unique. Sometimes the food can be a little oversalted (when I had their kale and mushroom medley, or another time with the lemony lamb pasta). But this place has so much hype, and is very well patronized, which means - if you want to eat in a scene-y place, with good ambiance and people-watching, this is your spot! I hate how the two-person tables, by the right side of the entrance (window side), are so close to each other, you're practically breathing on your neighbors. One awful night, the diners next to me wacked their champagne glass and spilled all the liquid onto my vintage luxury bag and my long silk skirt. My date was very upset and I wasn't super happy but brushed it off since our wait staff rushed to hand me a damp cloth. So I would try to request seating anywhere other than those two-person tables. Dessert is good, pricey for portion size. I do love their kulolo ice cream (tastes faintly of rum) and my friends all love their rocky road ice cream. read more

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Fête never disappoints! I tried the Chaz Burger, the Caesar salad with crispy chicken, and the grilled cheese! Everything was delicious. The Chaz Burger was juicy and flavorful, easily one of the best burgers I've had on island. The Basil Caesar was insanely fresh, and the crispy chicken on top added the perfect crunch without being too heavy. would definitely recommend getting their caesar! The grilled cheese was melty, comforting, and paired with a delicious soup. The aioli that came with the fries deserves its own shoutout wow... seriously addicting, I'd come back just for that. For dessert, the kulolo ice cream was amazing! Rich, creamy, and packed with local flavor. The vibe here is always lively but relaxed, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Fête continues to be one of my favorite go-to spots in Chinatown! read more

Fete - grilled cheese, basil caesar salad with chicken, side of egg - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Our meal here was fabulous. The oyster appetizer was unique and tied for the best bite of our entire trip. The oysters were cold and raw, but covered with a delicious seasoned crumb topping that was warm and unctuous. The beet and avocado salad with green goddess was a completely outstanding version of itself - not boring at all and we ate every bite of it. The fried chicken was a huge portion (all portions were very generous) and cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The side of sticky rice with lap cheong was also perfectly executed. The steak write was our least favorite dish as the steak was very, very chewy however our server duly warned us about this before we ordered as it is a local beef, but we just didn't realize steak could be that chewy. It was cooked as ordered but I wouldn't recommend that dish. The service was excellent - friendly and attentive, however rushed as the restaurant was packed and very active. The host at the front door who seats you could have been more friendly and personable. I'm not sure he even looked at us or smiled. The reason this is not a 5* review is that the restaurant was absolutely packed to the gills, and the tables were literally on top of each other. Hence, you had to should to be heard, and you were closer to the person at the next table on your right and left than to your own dinner guest. It was an effort not to hear every word of the conversations at the next tables. Additionally, we were seated one table in from the front door, which opened and closed every minute as servers used it to take food in and out to the tables outside. I would say the ambience suffered greatly from the overcrowding of tables inside and the poor acoustics. That being said, would I be back? Yes - I think so. The food is just that good. I might try lunch next time and see if it improves the ambience. Or at least get an early dinner reservation when perhaps it is not as crowded. read more

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Great tasty food at good prices with friendly service. Very casual atmosphere. You can reserve a seat online read more

Fete - James Beard Award - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Insanely fantastic restaurant in the heart of Chinatown! Honestly surprised this restaurant is Michelin starred or bib! Their wine list is insanely good. Their cocktails are perfectly done. Service was warm, generous and kind for this solo dinner. And the restaurant packed for a Tuesday night in Chinatown! read more

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Excellent restaurant. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful and made the experience fun. Food was delicious and inventive. Spicy Kitty is a super yummy cocktail! read more

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Please make a reservation and go!! It's delicious but fills up quickly. The portions are generous and the flavors are fresh. They also change seasonally if I remember correctly. Their whipped ricotta, pesto, and sundried tomato trio was everything. The bread was crunchy and warm and each dip had a unique and tasty flavor. Would definitely go again read more

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I ate here just once before and thought it was good, but nothing special and definitely overpriced. However, I did want to give it another try sometime because I love their farm-to-table roots. It took a while, but I finally returned this afternoon - so glad I did! We started with cocktails: I had the Fete 75 and wifey had the Grab Them By the Pineapple. I eventually also ordered the Summertime. All 3 were delicious and smooth, yet packed a punch. The Summertime was my favorite. To eat we started with the Kanpachi Fritters. They reminded me of bolinho de bacalhau (a Brazilian staple), but elevated. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and mild on the fishiness level. Absolutely delicious! For my main, I ordered the zucchini lemon risotto with the crispy prosciutto added. This was an excellent choice. It was creamy yet refreshing because of the citrus notes. The zucchini ribbons were perfectly seasoned and the crispy prosciutto added the perfect additional crispy texture. I would definitely order this dish again. Wifey had the spaghetti carbonara, which she enjoyed as well. This place is about quality over quantity, so we had enough room to share a dessert. The olive oil cake would definitely have been too large for one, so sharing was perfect...as was this cake! It was served warm, with a slightly crisped edge and candied calamansi. Wifey doesn't usually have that much of a sweet tooth, but this was so good I had to remind her to share equally. Also worth mentioning is the excellent service we received from Annie, who was warm, knowledgeable, and super on top of things. Overall, we had a wonderful experience here and will definitely be returning. read more

Fete - Spaghetti carbonara - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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#45 of 52 (weeks of trying a new restaurant at least once a week) We chose Fete to celebrate my parent's birthdays that are just days apart. They had eaten there before so they knew the menu. There were 8 of us and we sat outside which was nice since it was a lovely evening. My family ordered the fete spread which was a mixture of three spreads with bread. They were all three good but I think my favorite was the eggplant. One of their specials was a lasagna with eggplant. I'm not a vegetarian but I enjoy eggplant so I opted for that. My honey got the burger. My dish looked very pretty when it came out and I dug right in. I was instantly turned off by a smoky flavor. I discovered it was the smoked cheese in the lasagna. I knew it was in there because the server described the dish but I didn't know the smoky flavor would be so pronounced. I ended up eating it but I wasn't a fan. However the sauce, eggplant and noodles were really good so if you're ok with a smoky flavor you will enjoy this dish. I tried my honey's burger and it was very, very good! read more

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Went to Fete for dinner after reading about it online and checking out the yelp page and it lived up to the expectations. Definitely a local spot which was refreshing as we were in very touristy areas prior. The Staff were nice and attentive and gave great recommendations. We ordered their Korean Fried Chicken sandwich and their spaghetti carbonara. The sandwich was delicious and packed full of flavor. Fried chicken was cooked perfectly where it wasn't super oily or heavy and the dressing on the sandwich was the perfect amount of sweet and savory. And the fries were fried very well too where they were crispy and not too oily. The spaghetti however was okay. We were expecting it to be freshly made noodles but definitely something right out of the box. It lacked elevated presentation and complex flavor, it tasted like a dish one could make at home. Still tasted good but nothing exceptional. Overall pretty solid local spot and would come back to try some of their other dishes. read more

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Really should be 5 stars but just had too many things that were outright mistakes. We came for lunch and got the cioppino and two sandwiches. The sandwiches were flat out delicious, but one of them had some very thick, inedible piece of stem in the salad part of it. The cioppino was too vinegary. The rouille that came with the cioppino was good. The fries that came with the sandwiches were good, but the server asked us if we wanted fries and had us assume they came with a side when they didn't and we got charged for two sides we never would've paid for: we would've been perfectly happy without one of the sides. Still 4 stars because the food was otherwise excellent. All the other food looked great too, and really all these sorts of errors are easily fixable. We went over to their bakery afterwards and everything there was great too. Will go back eventually, but maybe not right away. read more

Worst service I've ever experienced in my 40 years of life... Today me and family members (party of 6) went to Fete for the first time. It was hot, around 3PM, and we were hungry, wanted to get food, and wanted to get out of the heat. We waited outside the doors for someone to sit us (and no one showed up) so we finally went inside to get a seat and were sat at a table. Mind you, one of the people with us was in a wheelchair who I was pushing, and I was personally shown where to park the wheelchair by the person seating us. We also had a toddler with us. We were there 10 minutes, two of us had already used the bathroom, and they were bringing out our waters when suddenly one of the waitresses said, "You didn't make a reservation... You have to move!" We were all confused because nobody, not one person had said anything about this prior to us sitting at the table at the restaurant (and we talked to several waitresses by then) and so they then escorted us outside in the heat to a table. Never experienced anything like that in my life... Oh, but it gets worse... So then we all move from the inside table, including me moving someone in a wheelchair, outside into the heat where we had to now sit (mind you, no one was outside eating except us). We were then turned off by the restaurant but we needed a break so we all just decided to order beers and chill. While we were drinking our beers we decided to order a pizza from the next door restaurant and just have a quick bite instead of dine in outside in the heat... Well our pizza finally came out and we were eating the pizza while enjoying our beers when one of the male staff came up to us and said, "you can't eat that pizza here..." And again we were all confused. And I told him we were going to order inside but then you sent us outside after we were seated inside so we decided to order some beer here, and a pizza (since no one was outside anyway with us). We didn't plan on staying long... And had no idea they'd care that much. So he leaves and then a manager comes out and tells me we are being "disrespectful" to the chefs and I told him that we did not have any intentions of doing that. This is what happened and I explained what happened above. He then told us we had to leave which we were already in the process of doing which was quickly eat our pizza, down our beers quickly, and get the person in the wheelchair ready. After that the manager went back inside then came back out and said that we were supposed to wait to be seated and that no one had seated us which was a BLANTANT LIE!!! We were seated. We did order our waters. Used the bathroom. And talked to several waiters before that. He also said, "we have to clear the patio because we have reservations." And at that time we were STILL the only people on the outside patio. By that time I was so pissed off I said to the manager, "We get it! We're leaving!" And then we left. I ask the owners of this establishment to PULL UP THE CAMERA FOOTAGE and see what truly transpired. I've worked in restaurants for 10 years and never in my life have I ever seen ANYTHING like this by a staff and management of an establishment. I truly hope people are fired for this, and I would never say that normally, but this is how terrible the service was and how horribly we were treated. I am an Ex-waiter, and work in the Medical Field, and I can tell you I would NEVER treat people like this... Don't go to this restaurant. I don't recommend it. They are heartless! My recommendation is to go to 'Pizza Mamo' next door. read more

This place is so special to the island. As locally connected as a restaurant can get to farmers & purveyors. Staff really does an amazing job in guiding you through the best meal, every single time! There isn't another house we'd rather visit than fete for every celebration! read more

Fete - Mom celebrating her 70th with fete! - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here on the recommendation of a local business owner. We've visited Hawaii several times and I've never thought pasta was a strength here, but Fete was different. We shared the beef tartare which was excellent! The bread that it comes with had anchovy butter on it and oh boy it was delicious. I got the carbonara as my main and I loveeddd it with the Portuguese sausage also! Bf got the beef pot pie and he also loved it. The staff were all lovely as well. Would come back! read more

Fete - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Been a bucket list restaurant since the chef won a Beard award and we graduated from the same school. It did not disappoint. It's a quaint corner spot in downtown Honolulu. It's light and bright with a comfy feel. The staff were so friendly and helpful in assisting us with the menu. We ordered the recommended dishes and they were all delicious. We were also surprised at how much food we got. We couldn't finish it all as much as we tried since it was all so tasty. read more

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My first time to eat here. My friends and I went there at the spur of the moment right at noon for lunch. Perfect timing where the lunch rush is done and a much quieter atmosphere. I don't if that is the norm but it was nice. I didn't know what to eat so my friend suggested the carbonara. I glad I ordered it cause it was delicious! The pasta was al dente and the sauce, creamy and cheesy-licious. Of course with the bacon like pieces took it up to the next level of flavor. Go and try it. It's winnahs! read more

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Great vibe, feels like a bistro in NYC. Cocktails are perfect with great with great service. Beef tartar was one of the best I have had in Hawaii. fresh, not greasy with sauce. Steak cooked well with the sauce being the kick. Special double fried chicken was juicy inside, but the skin was too crispy, hard maybe, and the meat fell apart. Big portion, but a bit highly priced as well. Overall great place with great vibe food and service. read more

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Went here to celebrate my husband and his twin brother's birthday. The place is quite popular and was crowded for a Sunday night. It's located downtown so parking for most downtown locations as you probably know is a bit tough. We found street parking, but it wasn't nearby. It was a couple blocks away. We got there four minutes early and we're unable to get seated until our actual appointment time because the place was packed. They managed to squeeze a lot of tables and chairs in there which was not the most comfortable. We were a party of seven and I couldn't push my chair back at all or in because there was a wall directly behind me and my knees were already up against my husband's knees who was sitting at the end of the table. Whatever I didn't care for with regards to the cramped space I was sitting in was made up for by how delicious the food was. Everything we ordered was amazing. I can't say enough about the crispy prosciutto that I ordered with my winter melon risotto. It tasted sinfully good! read more

Fete - Winter melon risotto with crispy prosciutto. - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Fantastic food! Equally horrible noise levels which border on being actually painful. It's a pity really.

Delicious food! Got the Smoked Ono Club and Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich and both were phenomenal and nicely balanced in taste. They do cost more than your typical sandwich places but the service and ambiance make it worth it. Service was top notch and went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met with refreshments and packing our ice cream to go. Seating was nice no matter where in the restaurant, we sat at the bar and was still great for a chat. Definitely recommend reservation but we were able to get seating for two relatively quickly without reservations. Ice cream is also top tier. Second time getting the Rocky Road and it is always worth it! Just get the 3 scoop :) read more

Fete - Ono Club - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were near Chinatown and wanted something fresh but filling. This place had great ratings and it lived up to the hype! It's a cute spot with great service. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We got French fries, Basil Caesar & the seasonal carrots. The carrots were roasted to perfection. They were soft yet a little snappy. The sauce under was creamy and tangy and the crunchies on top made for a great texture. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish! The basil Caesar has one of the BEST dressings I've ever had. It's like a pesto Caesar. I ate every single morsel on the plate. Ate and left no crumbs. The lettuce had the right snap and crisp to it so it felt really fresh. We added the fried chicken which didn't disappoint. It was juicy and crispy the way it should be. I loved the crunchy onions on top. I would come back here if I was in Honolulu! Worth the stop! read more

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Fete has been on my list of must visit for years. I'm glad we finally visited! We arrived early (prior to opening) and were asked to sit outside. The exterior faces Hotel street. So you can imaging buses and cars buzzing by and quite a few people that made us a bit uncomfortable (asking for money & getting upset when we wouldn't hand over anything). Personally I would not recommend sitting outside because it's very hot and you're exposed to the street. But I digress. Inside, is pretty and safe. The exposed brick adds a nostalgic yet modern vibe. The a/c made the very hot day outside comfortable inside. We ordered a lot of dishes and all were tasty! Chicken liver mousse (4/5) lots of charred bread, tomato jam, pickled okra and a jar of chicken liver mousse. The creaminess of the liver with the sweetness of the jam was addicting. Fete spreads (4/5) all three were delicious and so easy to eat with bread. The house made ricotta was my favorite. Beet salad (3/5) a decent salad. The beets were yummy, and the salad was well dressed (green goddess), and avocado gave the dish a creaminess. Grilled Kualoa oysters (3/5) small oysters, well done. My Dad ate all three and he said it was good. Pork ragu pasta special (3/5) a solid dish with lots of meat and a sweet tomato sauce. Scallion ginger rice (3/5) this was tasty but nothing amazing. Korean fried chicken sandwich (4/5) a very delicious sandwich! My second favorite dish. The brioche bun was soft and subtly sweet and perfect with the crunchy well seasoned fried chicken. I'd come back for this sandwich. Crispy shrimp (5/5) best dish of the entire lunch! This dish was excellent. Well seasoned, crispy, and just delicious! Everyone on our table agreed this was by far our favorite dish. Kulolo ice cream (3/5) creamy, sweet, and overall tasty. It was more coconut sugar than taro but I still liked it. Rocky road ice cream (4/5) I can see why everyone raves about this ice cream. The chocolate was rich and deep. Mai tai drink (4/5) my cousin said it was good! I took a sip and wow! It does pack a punch. Spicy kitty (4/5) great presentation and a tasty drink. My Dad said he enjoyed this drink a lot! Portions are generous! I like that because too often nowadays portions are skimpy but prices high. In this case I thought everything was substantial and a good amount. Service was excellent. Our server Theresa was friendly, efficient, and all around awesome! The biggest barrier to this restaurant is the location in proximity to Hotel street. Parking was not bad but it wasn't close either. Daytime I think it's not too bad. But at night I'd be concerned. Would I return? Sure! For the good and overall restaurant I can see why Fete is so popular! LOCATION: 3/5 FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 4/5 AMBIANCE: 4/5 PET FRIENDLY: outside CLEANLINESS: 4/5 PARKING: 3/5 (Marks's parking lot is 2 blocks away) read more

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Four and a half stars. I made a reso online so that I didn't have to wait until the next day to reserve. It was simple and easy. Got there when they first opened at 11 am and I think it was perfect. After 11:30-11:45 am the restaurant gets crowded and quite noisy. The acoustics aren't wonderful so if you're with elders please note that the noise maybe a factor. The menu is pretty simple and clear. The choices were great for everyone. We decided on Caesar salad and a specialty salad of beets. Then we all got a different entree. Grass fed burger, grass fed steak and a slow roasted pork ragout penne. The salads came out first for us to share. One thing did strike me as I was eating it. This restaurant knows how to season their greens. I appreciate this. It wasn't too salty but it was salted so well that it perked my taste buds to enjoy the beautiful organic green even more. Literally each bite was so well seasoned! Moving on to the entrees, they are big. The fries were not as well seasoned, however, the burger patty was. Honestly I prefer the fries to lack seasoning since I dip them in ketchup but the burger has to be well dressed. Everyone seemed to enjoy their entree and we all took half of them home. The staff is friendly and courteous and the food came out at a great momentum. It was a cute little restaurant that I have been wanting to go to and I'm glad I did. I will return for sure. I wish I had room for dessert for I have also wanted to go next door to try Mille Fête too. I guess, there is always tomorrow! Thank you for the pleasant experience today. The salads were fresh, tasty and beautiful to look at. read more

Fete - Grass fed steak - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was great, we went 3/6 days that we were in Honolulu because we loved it so much. The place has a great ambiance and is an intimate space that seems to serve the community as well as the travelers that come from afar. The staff there were wonderful and nice, would 10/10 recommend here if you are coming to Honolulu. It's definitely our favorite restaurant that we went to in Oahu. read more

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The service is phenomenal and friendly, but the food is not as enticing as it is described from the menu. The place is a bit crowded because of limited space to move around. You can hear a conversation from another table. The price doesn't match the taste of the food; although, the presentation is magnifico!!! For party of 4; we spent $200; that's $50 each person. Don't want to knock the place down just because it's not for me. I think it's more for a classy people that's into hors d'oeuvres kind of food. This is my opinion that reflects my experience based on my liking of food like Popeyes Fried Chicken! read more

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Upon our arrival, we decided to check out Fete. A past James Beard award winner, I feel Fete was solid but not extraordinary. Cocktails were stellar, food was solid but service suffered. Our table wasn't cleared after our appetizer and we weren't checked in after our entree-just a little too sloppy for my liking. I opted for the much ballyhooed KFC sammy. I liked it but feel the brioche bun was just a little too much and took away from the chicken. The thigh was huge and perfectly fried. I will say don't miss out on the homemade rocky road ice cream. I ordered way too much-a single scoop is sufficient. read more

Fete - Korean fried chicken - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii