Orchids offers the best of the scenery, food quality and service. We celebrated New Year over brunch at Orchids. We were given 2 glasses of champagne each for the celebration. All kinds of delicious food, from crab legs, lobsters, sushi, oyster to stunning desserts are offered. Trays are available for holding small tasting dishes. Servers were very attentive in refilling coffees, water and drink. There can't be a better spot for the celebration. We enjoyed everything, and we went home happily stuffed. At the end of the brunch, our server helped us take an amazing picture by the ocean. What a great memory! read more

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We came here on recommendation of our friend that lives on the island. He recommended because it is romantic place and it was our anniversary. This is a one air restaurant so plan accordingly if the weather is on the hotter side. There are great views of the ocean and the sunsets are amazing. I did not realize it was open air until free we arrived and I had to put my hair up because it was a warmer day. Service: very attentive and constantly on top of you. The waiters are a bit on the snobby side but the water fillers are nice and will gladly snap a photo of you with the sunset in the background. Food: a major expensive letdown. My husband ordered the multi course prix fixe menu. My husband steak was inedible, he took two bites and stopped. A filet should not be tough and unchewable. The server asked how was the steak, my husband said it was tough and not chewable. Our server immediately took the plate away and left. He did not bring a new steak but rather the manager came over and apologized. But nobody offered to bring my husband something else to eat. I got the sea bass. The sea bass had an asparagus purée. It was bland. The food all looks pretty but it does not taste as good as it looks. Because my husband did not get an edible meal, the manager gave us a free slice of their coconut cake. We said no thank you but they brought a slice anyways. It would have been better if they prepared the steak for my husband so he could have a protein for dinner or gave us a discount, but a free piece of cake does not make up for a good meal. The coconut cake was the best part of the dinner though. If you come here, I would recommend having dessert one, coconut cake is delicious. read more

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No value for a staggering amount of money here. Food OK but nowhere near great. Atmosphere strangely lifeless for such a vibrant, beautiful location. But what really drags this establishment down is the service -- so bad it is funny. This is one of those places that inundates you with emails and texts to "confirm" your reservation and to solicit "special requests." So I made one: can we sit outside? On arrival, we're taken ... to an inside table. You're left to wonder what the point was, of asking our preference. So, I asked live: Could we sit outside ... where two tables were fully set up and never were filled that evening? Oh, that would be a 20-minute wait. Huh? Oh well. And it went downhill from there. It's hard to believe the reviews that describe this as a "take your time" kind of place. Our waiter was determined to break the speed record for getting a table out the door. He was the guy central casting would send if you asked for a pretentious oaf ... who knows the snooty waiter script but can't actually play the part. Our cocktails arrived at the same time as the (barely lukewarm) soups. And that was the least of his offenses, several of them literal insults. We kept smiling. Even if you have $350 to burn on two nondescript courses, a cocktail, and a glass of wine for two people, take your business elsewhere. This was the one sad memory in an otherwise fun week in the islands. read more

Orchids is located at the Halekulani, and we had to check them out for their Sparkling Sunday Brunch! The selection is wide and varied: +various salads +a seafood bar - freshly-shucked oysters, chillded jumbo shrimp, and deep water snow crab legs +poke - tuna, salmon, and sashimi +sushi, nigiri, and maki rolls +soba +breakfast meats +ramen +catch of the day - pan-Asian style +an omelet station +a carving station - Waimanalo-raised suckling pig, prime rib, pineapple-glazed baked ham, sage-roasted tom turkey, and BBQ beef brisket +seasonal veggies and potatoes +baked items - baked bread, croissants, muffins, danishes, and popvers +griddle items - Belgian waffles and buttermilk pancakes +pastries - petit fours, French macarons, seasonal desserts, coconut cake, cookies, and cheesecakes +an ice cream station +beverages galore - such as fresh juices, coffee, and herbal teas In addition, you could order cocktails as well. The view is fantastic, as this hotel is right by the ocean; everything was beautifully set up and fresh. Service was friendly and attentive, as always! Reservations required! +go for their Sparkling Sunday Brunch +reservations required read more

One of the top buffets we've had in HI, though we mainly have gone to the Christmas Day brunches. The selection and quality of choices are hard to beat, although I don't think most of our group eats enough to justify our cost, but that's mostly on us. But we're down to give it our best shot! Most of the food is served by staff, directed by you. There was a small variety of salads, but that's not what we came for lol. The raw seafood included a variety of poke and toppings, sashimi, oysters, and a sushi bar. The cooked seafood included shrimp cocktail, lobster tails, snow and king crab legs, and crawfish. The lobster was okay, but I prefer mine softer and poached in butter. Actually that goes for most food! Haha. There were both ramen and omelette stations, plus prime rib, ribs, and roast turkey, suckling pig, and lamb. Unfortunately we only were at the last seating this time, so they had run out of popovers. They probably would have made some if we'd asked, but there were more than enough other choices to compensate, including waffles, eggs benedict, and chowder you could order. As always their coffee was delicious, but I limited myself to 3 cups since it was late afternoon. Other drink choices included Prosecco, iced tea and tea, and guava, pineapple, cranberry, or orange juices. My favorite part of the buffet was of course the desserts! The selection was outstanding, they should provide larger plates since there were so many! I can't recall them all, but there were at least 10-12 different ones, plus 4 kinds of ice cream plus toppings at the ice cream station. My favorites included the gingerbread macaroons, festive chocolates, chocolate cake with ganache and raspberry filling, mousse, pear tart, and peppermint ice cream. As always the servers here were very gracious and helpful. We hope to return next Christmas, if not sooner! read more

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We are fortunate to come back to Waikiki from Orange County Ca. for many years to vacation in Waikiki. Orchids is one of favorite places to visit. Tonight was one of the best experiences that we have had in years and that is due to our servers Jeff And Eric. Jeff guided me through my choice of choosing the filet mignon.I have dietary restrictions and he helped make my meal a better than five star meal.Our appetizers were outstanding .The eggplant is a must have. The foam on the eggplant is indescribable. We are planning our next dinner now! Thanks Frank Correia read more

The last time I was at the Halekulani was about 10 years ago for a wedding, and it's as beautiful a setting as I recall. We had a group of 20 people, for which they were able to do a long table in the outdoor covered patio area. For the larger party, we had to order from a preset menu. They had a NY strip option, a fish option, a GF option, and a vegan one. - Big island goat cheese salad -Kamuela tomato soup: with thyme creme fraiche, pesto, crouton - the tomato was sweet and intense and was the highlight for me - Hapu'upu'u: Hawaiian sea bass, asparagus flan, lemon caper sauce. Unfortunately, the fish was overdone for me - Signature coconut cake: a light chiffon cake with coconut amaretto cream It was $128/person for adults. For kids, I wish they had more than soup + spaghetti bolognese since our kids like fish, but the spaghetti was a big portion and was pretty good. For kids, it comes with ice cream and fresh squeezed OJ at $43/child. At sunset with live music, it really is a very nice setting. I just wish we could have ordered off the actual restaurant menu! read more

Orchids really shines at dinner, the food is the most remarkable then. Lunch offers more casual food, dinner brings out the gourmet options. It is rare that I actually feel an issue from a last review is so readily addressed and so quickly. My previous lament was the lack of gourmet vegetarian options and with the new menu, I am happy to see more crafted options. Now I can actually look forward to trying more than just a single dish. With that said, I feel I must point out that service here is always with a smile and amazing in general. This is where one really feels they are experiencing the aloha spirit of Hawaii. I have really seen staff go above and beyond for clients, old world service still exits in this place. Looking forward to more time spent here. read more

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Orchids is located inside the Halekulani hotel in Waikiki. They are known for the brunch and the stunning views of the ocean. I highly recommended trying the popovers and the local jams. Be sure to make reservations in advance. The waitstaff is attentive and everything feels like white glove service. I have never had a bad meal and I have been many times, my only issue is it tends to be pricey (but to be expected given the location and views). read more

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Everything is absolutely amazing and well worth the price. The food selection meets everyone's expectations, seafood and meat lovers alike. Our servers were so gracious and welcoming. Truly the best Sunday Buffet meal for our whole party of 5 read more

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This was my favorite meal of the trip. I made a reservation months in advance. Orchid's and Hoku's are known for having the two most famous Sunday brunches on the island, and I decided to go with Orchid's because Hoku's doesn't have outdoor dining and I was interested in seeing the Halekulani hotel. This was the best buffet breakfast I have ever had. While the food selection was a lot more limited than what you might find in a place like Las Vegas, the overall food quality and taste was so high, and the service was 5-stars. At $118 per person, the brunch comes with two glasses of champagne, unlimited tea, coffee, and juice, unlimited access to their buffet stations, and a selection of hot dishes made to order. Each station, other than the desserts, is manned by a chef who prepares the perfect plate for you. The restaurant is incredibly thoughtful when it comes to portion sizes, making it easy to try everything you want while helping to reduce waste (so important!). Highlights were the snow crab legs, extensive carving station, fresh sushi station, hot pancakes and waffles, fresh juices, and ice cream station. I can't wait to go back. read more

Orchids for breakfast was a great experience. The food was great. I had the NY Strip and Eggs and it was solid. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The view and atmosphere of this restaurant is probably the best thing about it. Had a nice view of Diamond Head from our table and the overall atmosphere was enjoyable. I would recommend trying for breakfast and look forward to trying out lunch/dinner, or their weekend brunch. read more

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This was our second time at Orchid's and it was just as good as the last time. This was our one fancy dinner, as we were doing other things on the other days we were in Waikiki. Having had 2 apps and a drink at House Without A Key across the hotel, we weren't too keen on getting appetizers here. But I did grab a glass of their Riesling and it was so good. Highly recommend it if you're into dry whites. We split a salad between the 4 of us just to have some greens and it was good. For my main, I opted to have the mid-course dish of Squid-Ink Uni Cream Pasta. It was so good and honestly a very generous portion. Our waiter had told us that it would work as a solo-main or a split mid-course and he was right. It was perfect. X had their Slow-Roasted Beef Cheek and it was also very good. Super tender and also a larger portion than we had expected. For dessert, the four of us split their signature coconut cake and the coffee tiramisu. As always, my favorite is the coconut cake. The cake itself is so soft and moist, like biting into a pillow. read more

Loooove this buffet. It's probably the best Sunday buffet ever on the island. You get a quality variety of food ranging from seafood, meats, and amazing desserts. You also get 2 complimentary Prosecco or mimosa included with your buffet. They also give complimentary drinks like pog, guava juice, coffee and teas. The service and ambiance is 10/10 I feel like whatever table you get, will be a nice view as the restaurant is right infront of the ocean. I would go back again! read more

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Mother's Day celebration. Outstanding food, venue, and service! We love Orchids and its sister restaurant, House without a Key. Live music, ocean breeze, and a view of the Pacific majestic for an incredible evening. Nick our server was awesome read more

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Great location next to the beach. The staff were very friendly and professional. The eggs Benedict were prepared very well. My only complaint would be, and as typical for pretentious restaurants, the eggs Benedict came on 1/2 of a muffin with two eggs on it. I think for $26 you could have one egg on 1/2 of a muffin so minus a star for the value and portions. read more

Thanksgiving buffet dinner at Orchids was delicious, with great variety and excellent atmosphere. The service was excellent both at the table and on the buffet. The buffet included 2 glasses of Proseco. To start, I thought I'd be good and have salad. They were good but there's sooo much food! (Sorry. I don't know why the photos didn't appear. ) Take a look at the menu and the photos. There were so many choices from appetizers, entrees and, of course, desserts. I think I should have started with dessert. There was Hawaiian music and hula on the lawn next to Orchids at the restaurant House Without A Key. read more

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Orchids never ceases to amaze me for a fine dining experience! We make it a point to go here every year. Whether it is a birthday, anniversary or both - it is definitely a quiet place to go to make your even special. This year we were served by Jason, John and Paul. We got the outdoor seats facing the ocean and you can see the boats sailing in the water. The boats also have lights on the sails, so you can see them at night. It was quiet enough that and the silverware was spotless. All the tables had white linen and they referred to me by last name as they took us to the table. The service was phenomenal, and the food was delicious, as always. Even their complimentary breakfast came with sauces and 2 types of olives. When they bring the food to the table, they give a brief introduction to when we were eating so every meal is an experience. They cleared the tables after each course and did occasional check ins with samples in between. This time we were able to try something that we haven't tried before - their squid ink spaghetti. We also had their beef cheek, my husband got the veal. They were both so tender and savory. Orchid's make special moments a time to remember. read more

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I have been asked what was my best fine dining experience. I had no one place that came to mind immediately. That is now changed forever. My dining experience at Orchids at the Halekulani was and is my most memorable dining experience. I choose to use the word perfect. It was perfect in every way. I dined at 7:45pm, requested a lanai outdoor table. After being seated, the surround was exquisite. The beautiful hotel, a large grassy area, a small stage nearby with live Hawaiian music including a dancer in traditional long muu muu, beautiful. The cool evening tropical air, the Pacific Ocean a stone's throw away. The menu offered choices perfect for this setting and all tastes. I ordered a prawn starter, their sea bass served with an asparagus flan, dessert was tiramisu, taken to another level and an espresso martini. Several waiters attended to us expertly. Amuse bouche was served and quite delicious. Bread basket with a delight of breads, served warm. Accompanied by a choice of oil, balsamic and peppered butter, plus a side of olives. The food was exquisite, perfectly prepared and served. The tiramisu was a round glistening chocolate sphere, gold leaf on top, sliced open, revealed the layers of delight inside. I now regret not also choosing to have their famous coconut layer cake! I have never had a better dining experience and I am forever grateful I decided on the Orchids restaurant. There are fireworks in Honolulu every Friday night. I was dining this night on a Tuesday night. Right before dessert, fireworks suddenly exploded right over the ocean right before us. Seems a large cosmetic company put on this display for their conference there, it lasted 45 minutes and was the perfect end to a perfect dining experience. Mahalo, Halekulani and Orchids restaurant, you have a piece of my heart! read more

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The best food, service and ambience for a romantic dinner! I hadn't been there for years! The view is spectacular from your table and the servers full of gracious aloha. Our Hawaiian sea bass was mouth watering along with our hamachi sea salad. Delicious food all around. We ended our meal with a celebratory coconut cake that made me smile and the best ever, I am not kidding! Moist and not too sweet. We polished off the entire piece and we never do that! Love the Halekulani and want to go back soon! read more

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I just recently had the pleasure of dining at the Orchids Sunday brunch. Not sure how I missed this amazing restaurant, but I had actually never eaten here before. I know, I know, I need to get out more. Parking is easy, you can either Valet or self park in the parking structure across the street. I opted to self park. We had reservations made, so our table was ready. The Sunday brunch includes everything, and is $85 for adults and $45 for children. There is a large selection of different types of food, including a sushi bar, salad, bar, fresh seafood bar, including raw oysters and shrimp, as well as sashimi, ramen bar, omelette station, dessert bar, and carving station. They also have an ice cream bar, however, I did not see this until we were leaving!! I was pretty sad about that. Service is excellent as you would expect. Servers are very attentive, bring you drinks and refills of your choice, and also offer other selections, such as pancakes and waffles if you desire that are not out on the buffet line. It was a very enjoyable Sunday brunch. Will definitely come back. read more

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We got there just as the sun was setting, can't beat that view. It was the wifes Birthday. The staff at Halekulani are on it. We got greeted as soon as we valeted the car. The staff at the restaurant were very welcoming. We had the 32oz poterhouse,shortrib ravioli, hazelnut torte, and they gave the wife a slice of their famous coconut cake for her Birthday! Everything was excellent. The whole experience was classy and not rushed. Everyone made us feel like they knew us. read more

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The dining experience was lovely, with great service and delicious food. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and had hoped for a complimentary dessert, but were informed we would have to purchase one. We've been fortunate to receive celebratory greetings and desserts from other places in the past, and it was quite disappointing that this hotel/restaurant did not offer a small, complimentary acknowledgment for our special occasion. This was a letdown, as we had high expectations for a memorable, all-around positive experience. read more

Absolutely INCREDIBLE. We are local & typically go to House Without a Key, but decided to change it up & go to Orchids. From the moment we were greeted at the host stand, we were treated like old friends by the entire staff! Scott was our primary server & was outstanding. Everyone was genuine, friendly & knowledgeable. Prices are high (but not Manhattan high!) but the drinks & food were reflective of that. Phenomenal. We went in the evening so it was lovely to hear the band in the background. Will be back again & again. Big Mahalos to the crew! The Shrimp Salad was my fave! (See pic) read more

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We often go to Orchids for lunch and there is a server by the name of John that just takes the experience to the next level. Food is always amazing..and I never miss to order the Tiramisu for dessert. read more

The food and view here is amazing! Everything was so delicious and we enjoyed all the offerings very much. It was beautifully displayed and presentation was on point. They have such a great variety of food from steaks to seafood. The desserts need their own mention. So beautiful and yummy! read more

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Was here for Sunday brunch on the 15th and had a blast! Solid grinds, awesome staff, clean and spacious. Celebrated a birthday here with a party of 15. Prime Rib is ono. The other meat selections were decent. Snow crab was okay. Poke, sushi, sashimi is good. Most of the desserts is good too. This was the first time for most of us. We enjoyed our time and left satisfied. They gave us a 2-hour time limit. It's pretty pricy just like every other place in Waikiki. You'll have to walk up some stairs if you need to use the restroom. Make sure to tip the valet guys good because they're nice and work really hard. read more

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: Beautiful setting with good food though a little pricy. Would I come back: If someone treated me sure. The extended review... Food: 3.5/5 - There was an abundance of protein options which was very fresh. I liked all the poke and seafood for sure. Managed to get an omelet some roast beef and breakfast meats. And then of course DESSERT! The dessert selection was very impressive and tasty. Service: 4/5 - We had a friendly server. Ambiance: 4/5 - It's a very nice setting beach side. Perfect for photos which of course many of the patrons were partaking in. read more

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I really enjoyed the atmosphere here especially the ocean side view. Nicely covered lanai style dining area with cover from the sun. The menu had enough variation to choose from without being overwhelming. We ordered the lobster Cesar salad which was amazing. The anchovies were tasty and the lobster was delicious. Ordered the sea bass Halekulani fish and it was fresh and perfectly prepared. The bread service was a nice cherry tomato style role served with olive oil, black salt butter and olives. The service was very professional and polite. Coconut cake is everything the reviews say it is. Although the services brought our main dishes before the salad, it was and is a great experience. A+ experience. read more

I've always heard about this place as an O'ahu local. I've visited the Halekulani hotel but didn't get to dine here until February 2025. Easy to find in the hotel because of their clear signs. All the waiters were dressed very fine in suits and were kind. There was a gorgeous view of the beach and ocean up close. We witnessed a beautiful sunset as we dined on fish dishes. They also had orchid petals embellishing the meals-cute! Highly recommend for long sit down celebrations. read more

Honestly we went to Orchids thinking we were having a brunch buffet but was mistaken and confused. Orchids only provides a Sunday buffet and a standard breakfast menu during weekday mornings. Although slightly disappointed about the confusion, we still had a sensational time filled with phenomenal service and delicious food. We had hot chocolate, ice coffee, loco moco, steak and eggs, and fresh toast. Everything was immaculate. We were tended to frequently by top tier service. On top of everything, there was an incredible view as we dined. read more

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Having dinner here was beautiful. The service was top flight. We had a Oceanside table, which was very nice. Look at it. Diamond mountain they had live music across the grass playing area for the kids when they get tired of sitting at the table the food was very high-quality, the overall experience of this restaurant restaurant was great. read more

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Another fabulous brunch. I was unhappy with the table as we always ask to sit on the lanai but were not seated there. The manager came to apologize to me and told me how to make to get our preferred table in the future. She was very kind. read more

Orchids is a restaurant that does certain things very well, but falls short on some fundamental aspects. What impressed me was the excellent service, breathtaking views and truly delicious fish. We ordered the Hawaiian Sea bass and Grilled Scallop & Prawns. Both plates very visually stunning and perfectly cooked. I loved how the flavors of the sauces and proteins paired together. Pretty unique too. I've never had asparagus flan before, but I'm a fan now! The pineapple sorbet blew me away as well. Usually sorbets are too icy for me, but theirs was surprisingly creamy and decadent. However there were some missteps that I couldn't overlook. The bread they served was stale and the focaccia was almost too hard to eat. The Grilled Scallop & Prawn dish included pearl onions, but they were raw and therefore inedible. So why even include them in the dish? I would have preferred if they grilled them longer and so they at least caramelize. The Seabass dish was almost perfect. Even though I loved the sliced asparagus, I really think they should have pickled them to give the dish more balance. The fish was soft and creamy and so was the flan, so I really missed something to cut the fat! Overall, I was very satisfied with Orchids. I tend to be a bit harsher on fine dining restaurants, but this place is certainly worthy of a visit. read more

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I was having a good dream ... of course I forgot the content when I was awoken by a text ping. I usually don't wake by text pings but for some reason I got up. It was Karen telling me she was already there. Huh? It was Super Bowl Sunday at 9:30 am, and I was confused. I just went to sleep at 8:00 after binge watching The Tourist on Netflix and then feeding the cats. And then I remembered ... no, not my dream, but that she had invited me a few weeks ago to Orchids for brunch at 9:30 today. Damn, I didn't want to go, especially since I wouldn't get there for an hour and I was hoping to fall back asleep and restart the mental movie which had abruptly ended. When I tried to beg off, she said the full party of five wasn't there yet, and she prepaid and would get charged anyway if I didn't get there, and we had a two hour seating, so I might as well come. Ugh, ok. I actually got there fairly quickly. I probably didn't look as presentable as I should have, but I was still kinda in that state between sleep and real life, so didn't care how I looked to the polite well-to-do people of society who eat at that expensive buffet venue. Anyway, Karen and Carol had been there from 9:30, and she said that Mike had just gotten there a few minutes before me. So off to the buffet we went. The fifth person in our party never arrived. As far as buffets go, this is pretty spectacular for Hawaii. Yes, in Vegas some of the buffets are much more elaborate, but how much variety is needed, and how much can one eat at a two-hour seating anyway? Five kinds of poke, a full salad bar, every type of cut fruit in the Western world, all kinds of made to order sushi, an omelette bar, a full carving board with turkey, prime rib, pork loin, and ham. And crab legs, shrimp, shellfish, and other entrees. And tons of various desserts which are served on individual plates. Service was impeccable. Several waiters serviced our table. Drinks were filled, utensils were provided, and dishes were cleared quickly. The clientele is local, plus Japanese, Chinese, and mainland visitors. The room was packed to capacity and people were milling around the buffet table so you had to be careful to avoid food accidents. The room is open and we sat at a table on the covered lanai area next to the ocean walkway. It was a spectacular sunny day, and birds were chirping and plotting to swoop down to pick at morsels left on plates when diners went back to the buffet. Even without air conditioning, the open dining room was comfortable. Some children happily ran around the yard adjacent to the lanai. Several people took selfies or group shots with Diamond Head in the background. All of my table mates (but not me) served as elected State officials, so there was a lot of political gossip about others in government which you would not ordinarily hear. It was eye-opening to say the least. Orchids hits all the marks, and if you need to celebrate an event, this is a great place to spend a Sunday buffet to do so. read more

This is more like a 2.5 star rating. A business associate made our reservations at Orchids for a weeknight evening. I had never been before and was looking forward to great music and a nice evening. I arrived a little early and checked in with the hostess about 10 minutes before our reservation time thinking I could sit and enjoy a drink while waiting for my associate to arrive. But even though a few people were already seated, and the tables were all set, I was politely refused seating. Sigh. So, I wandered around for 10 minutes. At our appointed reservation time, we were greeted and seated. Throughout the evening, we received fine dining style service. However, this may seem picky, but our main waiter was not enthusiastic in his service or in answering questions. He seemed to just want to get it over with. A couple times he'd serve a dish then just walk away and we had to call him back; one time I wanted another drink and another time I wanted to order dessert. This is what happened. My first drink (a cocktail) sat empty through several courses. Usually, I wait for someone to ask me if I want another drink, but nobody did, so I had to ask for it. Then, towards the end of our meal, the waiter served my friend a dessert and walked away without asking me if I wanted dessert, which I did. So, we had to call him back. Sigh. About the food. I tried the rum cocktail and glass of white wine; complimentary breadbasket with butter, olive oil-vinegar, assorted olives; lobster bisque with long breadstick; sea bass entree with asparagus flan; and coconut cake. The rum cocktail was way too sweet for me and like sweet drinks. The white wine (a blanco) recommended to me (by the maitre d?) was very good. The accoutrement that came with the breadbasket was quite nice, but every piece of bread in the basket was dry and hard. My friend requested softer bread, but the server said that was all they had (!) As well, the breadstick that came with my soup was dry, crumbly and flavorless. The bisque was served as a dry bowl with pieces of lobster and a dollop of creme fraiche at the bottom, then at tableside, the waiter poured the soup base on top. It was a brown liquid, a little salty but mostly lacking in any depth of flavor or creaminess. The sea bass was ok, it was served as two plain pieces of fish, lightly seasoned, not overcooked or undercooked, with a small pitcher of butter sauce for adding flavor. The asparagus flan was tasty and nice. The coconut cake was good, fresh and light. The best part of Orchids is the outdoor seating with a nice view of the lawn and the band. Would I go back again? I wouldn't want to, but if I had to, I would need some advice on what to order! read more

We went to dinner at Orchid at Halekulani. We made a reservation for 5:45pm and enjoyed the view. For appetizers, we had lobster bisque and beef tartare. Andre had seafood lasagna, grilled tiger shrimp and scallops. All of the dishes were made to bring out the flavor of the ingredients. It was delicious and had great service, so we recommend it for special occasions with loved ones. read more

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Everything about this place was fantastic; validated valet parking, service, food, ambiance and the views. The Sunday brunch was not inexpensive but the variety and quality of the food was excellent! read more

The first mistake we made was not staying at the Halekulani where Orchids is located. This is a beautiful setting with two excellent restaurants and notable bar. We actually considered enduring the hassle of packing up everything at the Marriott and heading back to this resort for our final night. We arrived just before 645 p.m. and captured some stunning sailboat framed sunset photos. (Attached) The service at Orchids is designed to be Michelin standard worthy. We had two attentive servers. The chef first sent out a tiny edible cup of trout with a creamy cheese filling. My wife enjoyed both, once I noticed them topped with disgusting fish eggs. For starters, the tomato soup is top-notch and the hamachi was one of my wife's top three most delicious she's ever had. Because hamachi is inherently raw and gross, I'll never report on this dish being at the top of anything for me... other than a yucky poo poo list. As for main courses, I had the short rib filled ravioli that was topped with several pieces of extremely tender short rib and she had the shrimp/scallop entree' with it presented kabob-style on a slice of homemade crust-free bread. The portions are not hearty, but certainly not skimpy. Finally, this wonderful culinary experience ended with their crown jewel 'signature' coconut cake. Moist, light, and very coconutty. Devoured in less than 3 minutes. read more

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Nice brunch fancy place in Waikiki. We came here because we had free breakfast credit for staying at Halekulani via American Express. I have to be honest- I don't like the fact that if you chose to do the sit down breakfast that there is only a set of options you can chose from. Before you can choose whatever you want for the breakfast dining credit. But I guess this all depends on the restaurant. Anyhoo straight to the point- I chose the American breakfast option. It was okay. Nothing special. Glad it was free. Potatoes needed to be placed in the air fryer. They were soggy. If I was actually paying for this, I definitely wouldn't chose this but the other two options were not so great either. Like throw some macademia pancakes to make me not feel sorry for having an American Express card and staying at Halekulani spending all this money. But instead I get this BASIC plate that I can make myself. At least the croissant was decent- I even had to ask for the damn jelly -_- Papaya was good. Service was great though. Other than that, this place needs an upgrade on their menu. Okay- people who have wealth come here and you present BASIC?! Com'on now Chef! Make me something that I can't make from home. Amaze me! See you next year! #dobetter read more

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