The waitstaff went above and beyond for the service I received! They were able to accommodate a table change to watch the fireworks better, as well as recommend what dishes were popular on their menu. The kind worker also took photos of me with the beautiful view! They have a live piano player playing live music, and they dim the lights when the fireworks show goes on. It was a wonderful time and I definitely would come back again with friends to enjoy a nice time together, or even just on my own. The backdrop of Waikīkī is beautiful! The Kanpachi and Miso butterfish was excellent. The Kanpachi was crispy yet tender as you bit into it and I loved the kabocha puree that gave it some sweetness. The Miso Butterfish was also excellent. It came with rice that had fish eggs on it as well as some seaweed. I really enjoyed the pairing of the miso butterfish with the rice, since the Kanpachi did not come with rice. I really enjoyed my time at this establishment and would definitely want to come back for another special evening! They have outdoor/indoor seating so do keep that in mind if outside elements may influence your experience depending where you sit. read more

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Solera, previously known as The Terrace, previously known as La Vie... Whatever name this restaurant is calling itself doesn't really matter as the food and service has always been consistent. Solera is located in the Ritz Carlton hotel with free valet and a beautiful view. This is an open air restaurant but despite the humidity it was actually really cool, temperature wise. My husband and I dined here last minute after a failed attempt at trying omakase (another story for another day) and we were happily surprised with how great of a time we had. The receptionist was super kind and took a few pictures without complaint of my husband and I, and our server was very nice as well. No complaints on the service. Now, onto the food. We ordered: - Ku'uipo (Sweetheart) Seafood Platter: Super fresh and tasty! It came with two shrimps, two oysters, lump crab, and ahi poke. The lump crab was surprisingly really good and there was a LOT. I only wish that there was some type of cracker or toast to eat with it. Otherwise you're pretty much eating lump crab by itself- not that that's a bad thing, but something to compliment it would have been ideal. - A5 Wagyu Deviled Eggs: I've never tried these before but they were actually really delicious! Super cute and perfect as a one bite appetizer. Definitely get the caviar on top if you can as well. - Miso Butterfish: This was pretty good but honestly it was HUGE. I couldn't eat the whole thing but I appreciated that it wasn't tiny. I think it came with way too much of the rice, but everything was pretty tasty together. - Butcher's Special Steak Cut: Really, really good. The steak was perfectly cooked. How can you go wrong? - Complimentary Birthday Dessert: I don't know exactly what it was, but it was so cute and really good! Overall, Solera is a pretty solid place for a nice date night or a special occasion. The only thing that knocks it from a 5 star to a 4 is that it is on the expensive side especially for an ala-carte menu. They do have a chef's pre-fixe menu at $100 per person which is much more reasonable, but we didn't care for the pre-fixe menu items at the time of visiting. Regardless, I'll definitely be back when I want to splurge on a dinner! read more

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The world food tour reconvened at Solera, in the Ritz-Carlton. The last time we dined here it was La Vie. There were wine specials and I took advantage of this offering, choosing a 2023 Beaune Boucherottes from Louis Jadot. Our server (Malama) brought a 2021, which was great from my perspective. This wine sells for $180 and was listed at $177; what a deal! We chose Bone Marrow ($32), Beets and Strawberry Salad ($28) as our starters. Entrees were the Butchers Cut, which offered Filet, Ribeye or NY Strip ($70). I chose the NY strip and ordered Foie Gras ($32) to accompany it. Our other entrée was the Huli Hainan Chicken Plate ($42). Malama told us the Foie Gras was a mousse, so I asked her to bring it out with the other two appetizers. The Bone Marrow plate came with two halves of bone and four pieces of toasted ciabatta. The Foie Gras dish was interesting ... Three piped dollops of foie gras mousse, with three quenelles of a pineapple mostarda and a plate of Madeleines. The Beets & Strawberry Salad was a visual and taste treat ... It was my favorite of the three starters. The foie gras atop the Madeleine was too sweet for our palates; it was much more successful on the toasted ciabatta that accompanied the bone marrow. The NY Strip came sliced, with another bone marrow and mashed potatoes. The Hainan Chicken came with ginger scallion rice, lomi tomato chile, dark soy (which was very watery), slices of cucumber and cilantro. The chicken was the least successful dish we've had here. I give the executive chef kudos to add variety to the menu. The steak came with a container of miso bordelaise ... I thought it was okay, my tablemate didn't like it. I tried the foie gras mousse on pieces of steak ... It was okay. We had the steak and chicken dishes boxed and perused the dessert menu. I don't usually eat dessert so the decision on what to order is left to my fellow foodie. She chose the Flourless Chocolate Cake ($16); I asked for a cup of coffee ($11). The cake was rich and dense, almost like fudge. We boxed that up ... My fellow foodie has enough food for next week. What did we think? The décor is pretty much the same as when it operated as La Vie, except for the addition of black tablecloths. There was a pianist playing near the bar ... That added a nice touch to the ambience of the place. Service was fine but not what we were looking for. We gave Solera a rating of 4 (perhaps a touch under). We expect a bit more when the bill is $427.22 (plus tip). read more

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Solera is located right across the lobby on the 7th floor of the The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach. My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and decided to try Solera since we had a breakfast credit each morning. WOW is all I have to say. The food was absolutely incredible. We each got a drink--I ordered a matcha and he got a latte, and both were so good. For food, we shared the Hawaiian omelette, and they did not hold back on the meat. The service was top-notch. Our servers were attentive without being overbearing and checked in just the right amount, which always makes a difference. I would highly recommend Solera for both drinks and food--definitely worth a visit. read more

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Since I'm a fan of Hy's and Quiora, I had to check this place out as well, as all three are under the same company--and I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint. It's located at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach and is open from breakfast through dinner. The atmosphere is casual, and while there were quite a few children, it didn't feel chaotic at all, which I appreciated. That said, the jacuzzi right outside our table was bubbling pretty loudly, and I couldn't help but feel a bit like a fish in a tank at times. Our waiter was attentive and easily the hardest-working person in the restaurant (I wish I had caught his name!). There was some lingering chatter at the bar despite no customers seated there, so it took a while for us to get our first drinks. That initially worried me, but it ended up being the only hiccup. Our waiter acknowledged the delay and apologized, even though it clearly wasn't his fault. After that, the service flowed smoothly. We ordered the House Mai Tai and Hibiscus Margarita--both were excellent, well-balanced, and pleasantly strong. One thing to note: the menu had just changed that day, which caught us off guard since we had looked it up online the night before. It took us a bit longer to decide what to order because of that. We started with the Edamame Hummus, which unfortunately fell a bit flat--it could have used more seasoning or a bit of a kick, like the cumin you'd typically expect in hummus. Next were the Crispy Wings with wasabi yukari salt and a side of yuzu ranch, which were flavorful and enjoyable. The Garlic Seared Ahi was decent but not particularly memorable, and the portion felt a bit small for the price. Lastly, we had the B.A.A.L.T. Sandwich (featuring Nueske's bacon, ahi katsu, avocado, local greens, Kawamata tomatoes, and yuzu kosho aioli on marble rye). This was quite good overall, though the smokiness of the bacon was slightly overpowering. Overall, I had a great experience and was glad to check off all three restaurants under the same umbrella. read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday here on Friday for the firework show. If you intend on doing this as well, fireworks start at 7:45 and you'll have a good visual! The service at Solera is great. We asked for my friend's birthday dessert to have her initial in advance and our waitress Victoria said no problem. The good is incredible. The Johnny cornbread cake was my favorite. Will definitely be coming back for more celebrations in the future read more

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On a lovely Friday night at sunset, we dined on their patio and enjoyed lite bites before our next engagement. From the lobby floor, our table was situated nicely by the piano with an excellent view at sunset. About the same time as our dinner, was a festival going on, complete with marching band. Our Server was quite friendly and helpful. Delilah did a great job telling us about their specials. She ensured we knew about dessert too! We shared the seafood platter which included oysters, shrimp, poke, and caviar. The caviar was served with toast, creme fraische, chives, and egg. Would have been nice for the caviar to have an appropriate serving spoon but we managed. We also shared the flat iron Steak which was medium rare. It came with a nice steak sauce. Very tender and tasty but could have been served at a warner temperature. For dessert, we had a lovely dark chocolate and cookie dough bite with macadamia nuts. Additionally we had a yuzu and kalamansi bite in a delicate pastry shell. Don't forget Friday night fireworks! Great view from the patio dining. They even dim the lights for better viewing during the fireworks. Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

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Located in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Waikiki. Outdoor restaurant, overlooking Waikiki- you'll see hotels and the Ocean. The tables face the ocean view. The atmosphere for brunch is very calm, peaceful, and relaxing. It's a quiet environment, not loud at all. Service is very good. Food is amazing. Definitely recommend the crab cake benedict. Loved everything about this meal. I got lucky and found street parking right by the hotel. Went for a bday brunch. It is pricey but worth it. read more

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It was our 17th anniversary and there was no acknowledgment or anything. We spent over $300 and although the food was good the service was just okay. read more

Solera is one of the many restaurants attached to the Ritz Carlton Residences in Waikiki that offers breakfast/brunch. If you're staying at the Ritz Carlton, you may have a breakfast credit that you can use here, but note that a 20% gratuity is included in the bill. The inside is nicely decorated and it's open air with a nice view of the horizon on all of the tables closest to the edge. At night you can catch an amazing sunset view with your dinner as it faces westward. The staff were all super polite and eager to accommodate any requests we had. They have a pretty vast menu offering traditional american breakfast, japanese bento box style breakfast, and some other classics with Hawaiian twists. Our group tried the Signature Lemon pancakes, Bento Box, Chicken & Waffles, Loco Moco and fruit plate. The lemon pancakes were super fluffy and included an ube coconut sauce which our group enjoyed. The bento box had an amazing piece of King Salmon that was grilled to perfection. It had crispy skin and a perfect amount of seasoning that paired well with the rice and salad. There was also some fresh papaya, miso soup, tamago and natto which were tasty side dishes. The loco moco had some fluffy rice with a nice sweet sauce on top of the meat and eggs. Our group really enjoyed this dish and recommend it. The chicken & waffles had crispy chicken with a sweet/spicy gochujang maple syrup that paired well with the waffle to absorb some of the spice. Overall really solid breakfast and we appreciated how kind the service was here. read more

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Honestly impressed with my meal here. Came with my aunt and uncle and shared most of the dishes. To start, the ambiance of the restaurant is very nice since it overlooks Honolulu and the water. Really liked the open air concept. For appetizers, we got the johnny cornbread, chilled tofu, and strawberry and beet salad. The cornbread was a small portion but delicious, and the tofu was surprisingly flavorful. Wasn't a fan of the salad. I got the catch of the day, which was an amberjack. It was cooked so well and came on top of a yummy bed of squash. My aunt got the mushroom risotto. Now I normally don't like risotto but this one was so flavorful. I'd probably come back just for the risotto. read more

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Service: Our server Victoria was really sweet and consistently checking in on us. The options of food she suggested were all on point. Food: I had the miso butterfish, and that was so yummy and melted in your mouth! My friend had the garlic crab noodles that was so tasty!! read more

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This review is for brunch and as someone who didn't stay at the Ritz Carlton, which is where this restaurant is located. I was pretty excited for brunch here but was pretty quickly disappointed. First, the restaurant is notably hard to locate. If you're driving, you go through a stone "driveway" (looks more like a nice and wide part of a sidewalk) on a side street and you must then turn around in there for valet, which you'll get for free (restaurant will validate). Then, you use the Ritz Carlton's fancy elevators (outside, you push the designated button directly to the restaurant) to get to the restaurant. The restaurant itself is all outdoors on a concrete patio. It's a long strip that's not too large, but you get a city skyline view, which is fun. There's no decor or personality here. It's all gray cement. The guests also seem to all be Ritz Carlton guests -- which was confirmed when our stressed out, somewhat terse waiter awkwardly said, "You're the one that needs a validation right?" For such a "fine dining" place, the service overall felt so stressed and was very very slow, even for Hawaii standards. We and others were all seated after our reservation. The hostess was kind but obviously stressed and flustered. As another recent reviewer mentioned, obviously unhappy workers. My drink (juice) took about 20 minutes to arrive. My husband's and my dish came out about 25 minutes after arrival. There's also no birthday / special occasion treat, although hostess did make a point of gushing over it and asking details, haha. For a fancy and pricey place, you'd look back and think there'd be something, anything. It was a pretty disappointing meal overall for particularly high prices. It seems like there's just charging high because they're "located" in the Ritz. Overall just awkward, stressed, bad vibes, and forgettable, highly overpriced food. read more

At Solera, you get a meal/experience with a view! Everyone from the valet to the restaurant staff were all very kind and friendly as well. We went for breakfast at about 10:15am on a Sunday and it was very relaxed but beautiful. The restaurant is open air, with a beautiful view of the ocean in the distance. It was a nice, sunny day but not hot because the restaurant sits recessed into the hotel walls. The food was DELICIOUS. My partner had the set breakfast special and I got the Twice-Fried Korean-Style Chicken and Waffle at the recommendation of my excellent and personable server, Summer. I wasn't sure what to get and she had multiple good recommendations, like the chicken and waffles and even the drinks (I had mango juice). The Korean chicken and waffle was so delicious. It's a twist on chicken and waffles for breakfast and I'm so glad I tried it. The dishes are made with locally grown foods (I love local farm to table ingredients), and everything was so fresh. The Korean chicken was bursting with flavor and was nicely mixed with daikon and topped with some local greens and flower petals. The waffle was crispy and the sweetness of the syrup went well with the saltier/spicier chicken. I also got to try some of my partners fresh fruit and the banana bread pancake from his set menu too and it was SO GOOD. The pancake was a banana break pancake, topped with a Chantilly sauce and coconut flakes, and it was like a whole dessert in itself. I would definitely get this if it were added to the regular menu. Service was excellent here as well and our drinks never ran dry and our table was always cleared promptly of any empty dishes. Summer and all of the restaurant staff were always smiling, being very personable, and making sure we were tended to. Overall, I loved coming here and loved everything about Solera, from the food to the people! read more

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Came here long ago when it was La Vie and it looks like they rebranded. They're located in the Ritz. The views from the restaurant is so scenic and perfect for a special occasion, especially at sunset. Overall, food was great. We started off with the cornbread - it had a lot going on but the flavors all blended well together. I don't know how else to describe it except for unique. Their steaks come with their crushed Parmesan's potatoes and a sauce, so it's really nice instead of the usual Ala carte menus you see at steakhouses. The steak was cooked perfectly and I loved the potatoes. I got the bordelaise and it was good but I definitely prefer the chimichurri. To round out the night, they have a dessert tray that they bring around and it's included in the meal. They had 3 types of desserts and you can choose to try some or all of it. I got one of each but my friend only wanted one type, so they gave her an extra piece of it. Service was super friendly and they were happy to answer our questions. Had a great experience! read more

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First off, I thought the food was really, really good. The only thing better than the food was the service! I'm born and raised here but don't go into Waikiki too often. This was a nice treat for us, a leisurely Sunday brunch. Looked like there were some Ritz residents dining as well and it was a very relaxed vibe. I ordered the Mahalo Fest 2026 set menu which included fresh fruit, miso butterfish chazuke, and banana bread pancakes. SO glad I ordered that on the recommendation of our server, Summer. She also recommended the mango juice and that was excellent too. - Fresh fruit: your usual assortment with a yuzu syrup. The fruit was ice cold and super sweet. - Miso butterfish chazuke: butterfish was cooked perfectly. I'm pretty picky with fish since we can get it everywhere and I cook all kinds of fish at home. It had no bones, had a great color to it and was a good portion. It was on top white rice and you get tea poured table side into your bowl (thank you to Rubon, who was very friendly!) - Banana bread pancakes: wow. Would definitely order this by itself. I love banana bread so this was one of my faves. I highly recommend whatever specials they have, like the Mahalo Fest set that I had. Yes, you're paying a little more here but you're also paying for the service and view. It was so relaxing looking out into the blue sky and Waikiki beach skyline. We never had the chance to ask for anything because we always had our water and coffee refilled, new utensils after our entree, and our empty dishes were cleared immediately. Like everyone, we're on a budget but life is short so sometimes you have to treat yourself. Thank you to Summer and everyone else there, we'll definitely be back! The restaurant validates your parking if you park just to dine here which is nice, and the valet service was great. Helpful hint: the roundabout to park is inside the half roundabout you see from the street. You drive into and over the stone driveway (which looks like a sidewalk). read more

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Wonderful!!! We were escorted by Quiora's Manager Preston (from dining there for dinner to Solera for dessert). The vibe here is upscale comfort with its open air and amazing views of Waikiki and ocean views at the Ritz Carlton. This is the perfect place to watch the Friday fireworks without the crowd and fuss of parking since valet service is available. Their menu is extensive with a fine list of well known brands of spirits. The menu is also filled with incredible cuisine we have yet to experience. Hubby loved that they had a six course Chef's Menu and would like to try it next time. Love the smooth music played by the cool pianist as you enter. It was very relaxing on a pau hana Friday evening. We were fortunate to have an incredible hostess Kira greet us and server Daniel who was attentive and sweet. Manager Marcus was friendly and kind as we wanted to earn our stamps to complete our Mahalo card. We definitely will come back for dinner with some friends. Tonight we had their famous Hashi-gori dessert which was light and flavorful-the pistachio and chocolate. Very airy like a Taiwanese shaved ice without the jellies. I had chamomile tea which paired well with our dessert. I wish I could share more but perhaps in my next review when we have a full meal and with friends & family. This is definitely a hidden gem that we will add to the G. Lion of restaurants (Hy's, Quiora, & Solera, and their lovely online bake shop)! read more

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Opened in March 2025, a new dining concept from the owner of both Hy's Hawaii and Quora; a Hawaii regional cuisine steakhouse. It needs a lot of work. Across the board, dishes are under seasoned, over cooked, and poorly thought out. For example the "Cornbread Johnny cake", a sweetened corn meal pancake topped with equal portions of an egg mousse and whipped honey butter, dotted with caviar and micro greens. Warm. The first bite solid but due to the excess honey butter, the dish becomes too sweet. It overpowers the caviar. Eventually your tongue and roof of your mouth are greasy. Another example, "Seafood Koshikari Risotto", WTF? Shrimp and fish (they ran out of mussels) are cut into tiny pieces and cooked with well washed, starch free Koshikari rice in a seafood saffron broth that must have included oyster jus. The result is revolting. Extremely overcooked rubber bullets with soupy smelly, briny rice. Topping it with the wrong microgreen turns the entire dish bitter. The "Chilled Crab Salad" made of imitation crab (the only real crab it could have been is king crab body meat but this lacked crab flavor or any sweetness) for $45. One dimensional lacking seasoning. No taste of the supposed dill and citrus dressing. For overcooked and under seasoned, both the catch of the day, ono, and a roasted chicken served with charred black but still raw broccoli, fit the description. As for the complimentary dessert offerings; what happened to the sugar? Pass. The highlight of the entire meal, the "Hashi-gori". A take on the traditional Japanese kakigori. Ordered the mango. Outstanding. Powdery ice topped with a sauce made from pureed fresh mango and condensed milk studded with fresh mango. Wow and the only food item keeping the rating at two stars. Service is very good. Live piano music a nice touch. Extremely disappointing from a restaurant that has had its grand opening and an unfit dining option to offer to guests of a Ritz Carlton property. read more

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Really serene and inviting place to have breakfast in Waikiki. Our server Summer was delightful and very kind, and service was prompt, didn't have to wait long at all for the food. Prices are definitely on the higher side but do keep in mind this restaurant is located in the Ritz Carlton Waikiki. I was staying a night there so I had the $80 AMEX FHR credit to spend, but still spent over that amount due to the already added gratuity. Overall, if I'm staying at the Ritz again I would definitely come back to dine here. read more

Solera - Ube / Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes with side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My husband made a reservation for my birthday dinner at Solera, and we had a great time last night! Our server, Delilah, was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable on the menu. Our table had a great view of the sunset, and we appreciated that they had shades to put down when it started pouring rain! We both had the chef's favorites menu, which was a five course meal. Each dish was very spaced out, and the experience took about two hours. My favorite dish was actually designed by our server and was an option to either add or upgrade the third course to. It was an oxtail pesto pasta with squash purée. It was an interesting combination of flavors, but it worked out so well! We thoroughly enjoyed each course. The johnnycake was actually the first time I enjoyed caviar, as I have not liked it in the past. There were a lot of dishes that sounded good on the menu, but I would definitely recommend the tasting menu! read more

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Came here during Mahalo Fest. What fun - 20% off coupon to glion restaurants, raffle entries to win some awesome prizes.. topping off a great evening with friends, tasty liquor, and great food. Server was Crystal and she was great and accommodating despite us testing her patience at least a few times. We did the prix fixe and it was a good deal at $85 (there are multiple upgrade offers for a fee). What I appreciated most was the transparency in the prices of their specials. Their menus change regularly. Food a hit. The ambiance is always nice and chill. Live pianist, which is a lost and under appreciated feature these days. Pricing is really reasonable for what you get, especially for the ritz! read more

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The restaurant is very beautiful, and the customer service was excellent. We dined in for breakfast and ordered the Short Rib Eggs Benedict and the Korean Double-Fried Chicken & Waffles, along with a latte and a cappuccino. On another day, we ordered room service to try their famous pancakes. I really enjoyed the Short Rib Eggs Benedict--so good, very flavorful, and incredibly tender. Believe me, the short rib literally melted in your mouth. Now, to be honest, the Korean Double-Fried Chicken & Waffles wasn't our favorite. It was more batter than chicken, the chicken itself was sliced extremely thin, and unfortunately it was served lukewarm. On the other hand, the waffles were really good. The pancakes were good as well. I barely ate any because I'm just not a pancake girl, but my husband enjoyed them. They came with unique toppings: an agave syrup and a purple passionfruit-style sauce that added a different flavor profile. read more

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Amazing food and a picture-perfect sunset view. The mashed potatoes alone changed my life. Apparently the magic ingredient is wagyu fat, and it shows. Cocktails were exactly the right amount of boozy, not a single watered-down drink was had that night. Fair warning: the food is so rich that your stomach may file a formal complaint and question your eligibility for future fine-dining events. You've been warned! Pro tip: request tap water unless you're in the mood to buy Evian by the bottle (this is their default sales strategy) read more

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Easy to make reservations. Has a good breakfast selection of high quality ingredients. Nice view of the beach and water from where we sat. Has birds that do come by as a warning for those not expecting it. read more

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Ljubica was, without a doubt, the best server we've ever had. Traveling with kids who have food allergies can be stressful, but from the moment we sat down, she made us feel completely at ease. She was incredibly diligent, took every allergy seriously, and communicated everything clearly with the kitchen to make sure our children were safe. What truly set her apart was how genuinely she cared. Her kindness, warmth, and attention to detail made us feel like more than just another table. She anticipated our needs, checked in thoughtfully, and made our entire family feel welcome and cared for throughout our meal. Ljubica didn't just provide excellent service--she created an experience we'll always remember. She played a huge part in making our family trip to Hawaii so special and unforgettable. People like her are rare, and she deserves to be recognized for the incredible work she does. Thank you, Ljubica, for going above and beyond. We hope you know how much you impacted our family and how deeply we appreciate everything you did! :) read more

Save your money and time. So disappointed that we eat here. I eat out often and only two times in my life that I didn't eat my meal. I ordered the mushroom risotto and it was really bad when I first tasted it. It was overwhelmingly salty I didn't wanna say anything so I asked my wife to taste it and she said wow there's too much salt . The risotto was incredibly sticky, not creamy as I've had at real five star restaurants my son couldn't finish his fish. He said it just didn't taste very good. We love the Ritz Carlton. It's a wonderful hotel but this restaurant is incredibly disappointing. read more

We were celebrating our anniversary dinner with Solera. We were sat with a beautiful view of Waikīkī. The restaurant is fairly quiet with a pianist playing several different sets throughout the evening. It is an open air space but we were never hot during our time at the table. The service was outstanding. We didn't have to wait too long to receive any portion of our food. Drinks were filled quickly and efficiently. All employees were aware of our names and what we were celebrating. They made sure to congratulate us and thanked us for choosing their restaurant. Food was delicious and perfectly cooked. read more

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Food: 5 - We had breakfast here everyday, it came with our Amex perks - Everything we had was delicious. Service: 5 - It's the Ritz, they are known for excellent service. Ambiance 5 - It's Hawai'i, I can eat in a parking lot and the ambiance is alway good! read more

Recently changed from La Vie to The Terrace and still discovering their way... Not quite sure if it is more of a pool or terrace bar, or a bit of fine dining. More of an upscale "barish" feel, but with nice live piano music, open air dining. Menu was limited with 4 Mains, about the same number of appetizers, desserts and small plates. Wine and drink list was on the back side of a 1 page menu. All in all, a so-so experience. Food was WIP with the new incoming chef. Service was good. However the food took a while to arrive. Steak was on the chewey side, but nicely seasoned. Kampachi went well with the kabocha and lentils, but on the salty side. Shrimp cocktail was A-okay. Caviar was okay, but the accompanying spread overpowered the taste on the blini. Pass on the Kulolo Crunch - a bit bland, so eat it with the ice cream! This place recently changed name and chef from the LA Vie to The Terrace last week, and is still in the process of making this transition. read more

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If you're looking for a nice date night or special occasion restaurant, La Vie might be for you. It is located in the Ritz Carlton Waikiki and is an open air restaurant - so if it's a warm time of the year and you love air conditioning, this might not be for you. The view from the restaurant is fantastic! La Vie offers a pre fixe menu only. There are a few add ons and upgrades. I particularly enjoyed the smoked kanpachi entree I had. The Ritz Carlton is valet only. read more

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More than a few of my fellow Yelpers commented that this new (and still high ended) establishment is not up to par and I fully concurred. Granted, there were delicious dishes, such as cocktail shrimps, but the steak was just way too dry; the waitress claimed that they used "lean" steak. Well, lean or not, even cooked in medium rare, although tender, it was horribly dry and difficult to swallow, for a whopping price ($90.00). Another disappointment was they didn't serve their famously tasty baked goods (bread). I was really looking forward to enjoying them. Based on my first experience, I will be reluctant to return to throw way my hard earned cash, if they don't improve. Lastly, beware of charging the bill to your room. You will be unpleasantly surprised. I recommend don't do it, period! read more

Solera - Truly laudable gesture for offering the highly commendable desserts for the birthday person! Just thus alone earned one extra star. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great location. Amazing staff. We loved the breakfast and the food presentation. Quick service too. Excellent service as all Ritz Carlton's are (I've stayed at 29 different Ritz properties) Staying at the resort we went back for evening drinks at the bar and the bartender, Cade, is super nice and makes you feel at home. read more

Solera - Port wine and champagne to finish off our stay at a favorite Ritz Carlton. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Loved my experience dining at La Vie for dinner! 5 stars for the 3-course menu. I've been to La Vie for brunch before and I thought it was good, but dinner is even better. The view at sunset is spectacular and the ambience with the live piano music (beginning at 6:30) sets the scene for an unforgettable night. The 3-course menu for $85 is well worth the price. To start, I ordered the corn risotto with truffles. The appetizer honestly could have been my main entree, I was surprised by the portion size! Usually at fine dining restaurants, portions are on the smaller side. For my main, I ordered the smoked Kona Kanpachi and my fish was perfectly cooked. I also loved the potato galette on the side. To end, I ordered the Kulolo crunch, but I actually preferred my boyfriend's dessert (gateau isaphan). What a perfect night! :) read more

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Always a sought after place for a nice night out. I'd definitely recommend coming later because you wouldn't have to fight the sun, since it's out to get you by either blasting you in your eyes or cooking your date. The sun is no joke and it's brutal just like what mars would feel like. Regardless a great place to go for a different experience. They always change what their menu is and have the best customer service. read more

Solera - Smoked Kona kenpachi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Solera was a nice open air restaurant, with a nice view. Didn't realize it was inside Ritz Carlton hotel. Food was good and dessert was good. Ordered the 7 course menu. read more

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Everything, food, service and ambiance. Get the blackened ahi appetizer, it was awesome. We plan on returning soon.

Chic Ritz-Carlton Waikiki lounge with stunning views and great 8-10 PM afterglow specials! read more

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Stayed at the Ritz for a girls night & had breakfast at Solera. Super convenient, & very good food!! Got the lox & bagel, short rib Benedict, & paniolo omelette. read more

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The Bottled Water Scam and other thoughts The wife and I were seated quickly with a wonderful view of downtown Waikiki and the ocean, the piano player was working his way thru some relaxing music which was nice as it muffled the noisy children in the pool just below our table. The waitress (D*****h) asked if we would like bottled still or sparkling water, no other options just those two. We chose the still option, she was slow to return with any as she said it needed to be chilled. More on the water later. I had viewed the menu prior to arriving and was excited about the Chef's Tasing Menu and selected it with the wine pairings, my wife choose the Beet Salad and the Risotto. I was very disappointed when informed by the server we both had to choose the tasting menu as it would be inconvenient for the staff to time the serving. I decided to chose the Solera Caesar, the Cornbread Johnny Cake, and the Prime Flat Iron with Chimichurri. Both our salads were wonderful, the Johnny Cake with caviar, egg mouse and chives was nothing more than a 4 inch round cornbread pancake with a thick buttery unseasoned topping and a scattering of caviar which was completely flavorless. My wife enjoyed her Risotto, my Flatiron was a 4x5 inch square of unspectacular beef and the chimichurri sauce on the side(good thing) was nothing but salt and heat, no indication of any herbs at all. The water. While dining my wife noticed other dinners getting served water from a pitcher, I asked our infrequent server why tap water was not offered as an option. She told us management had trained staff to avoid any mentioning of water other than the bottled and diners have to specifically ask for tap water. After our meal I called for the manager to quiz him about the marketing of the bottled water and he said the same, we train the staff to do that. The manager weakly apologized and comped the water and asked we not hold the experience against the server. read more

Great spot for a Romantic dinner. Live piano and our server Sam was top notch. You couldn't ask for better service by a waiter. Make sure you ask for Sam when you go. Food was great and the entire night was awesome. read more

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