Great upscale restaurant: food was delicious and looked gorgeous, servers were super nice, great spot on a high floor with an open air, complimentary valet parking. Very interesting approach of a flexible course menu: you can order 3 or 4 course menu and just select 3 or 4 meals that you like from it - it can be appetizer, entree and dessert or you can order all appetizers or all entrees, etc. Also, they have complimentary savory babka bread with mushrooms - so delicious! If you're up for an upscale-priced outing, definitely a great place to go. read more

Great service. Nice ambience Food selections are fabulous. Location and view are stunning read more

We booked a reservation here based on Yelp reviews. It's a restaurant inside Ritz-Carlton on lobby level. Staff was attentive and walked us to the table of our choice right away. The place is open air with partial ocean view (it's a few blocks inland from Waikiki beach). Menu is simple. 4 courses with 4 options for each course. 1st course has 4 appetizers. Last course has 4 desserts. You get to choose one dish per course. We went with 3 course dinner for $99 per person. I think 4 course dinner was $119 or $129...). The items on the menu do change and none of what drew us to the restaurant was available. But it was not an issue at all because everything we had was wonderful. Imagine a Michelin star restaurant where each dish is described as it's presented. Utensils are cleared between courses. Server comes during each course to ask how things are. It was a nice dining experience and it took only an hour for us to get thru dinner (unlike all the Michelin restaurants we've been to that suck up 2+ hours routinely). I'll post what we enjoyed even though they may not be available by the time you try this restaurant. Hopefully it gives a sense of what it has to offer. read more

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I had reserved a table and wore my best suit out, which felt a bit overdone compared to the resort wear most others were wearing. The restaurant had a beautiful open patio to watch the sunset. The food was absolutely incredible. I had the menu de saison, which came with 5 courses and an optional fromage tray which I'd recommend. The two best courses had to be the leek & morel mushrooms, and then the A5 wagyu steak. Brooke the server was wonderful and very helpful, as were the rest of the staff. The price was high but definitely worth it! read more

Most epic experience... the food the service everything was amazing. We were able to get a reservation effortlessly and were beyond impressed with presentation, ambiance and attention to every little detail and as a bartender from big island it's hard to impress me with cocktails but the drinks were perfectly balanced and I really can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this dining experience. read more

I was disappointed the food was not good. The view was average. I've live here over 8 years so views are just views.

The ambiance of the restaurant is romantic and luxurious. Upon arrival the valets came out to greet us and guided us to the restaurant while another parked our car *complimentary*. The staff was welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure we had a lovely night. The food was heavenly. The chef, Patrick, outdid himself. The menu de Saison was truly inspired. It has a beautiful presentation as well as flavors that cause you to close your eyes and truly savor a divine combination only a true artist could have created. read more

This facility is awesome boarding on the DC Wharf, excellent view, excellent class of diverse clients, great welcoming staff, nice rest rooms ( should have more seated stalls ) friendly, very spacious and not to mention the EXPERIENCE OF EXCELLENT FOOD! You can NOT Go wrong here. Prices are reasonable with the zone of quality quantity and (5) stars...you pay to play, but worth it! read more

Hate to not give a great review but our experience with the take out during COVID-19 just wasn't great. We were staying at the Ritz so the restaurant is just downstairs. We made reservations but didn't realize that if you input a date into the website it'll autocorrect to the next available date so the reservation we thought we made was for the wrong day. We tried the wait list but no luck so we opted for the take out to be delivered to our room. Unfortunately we weren't impressed. For the price the portions were tiny and the overall taste just wasn't there. And for being prepared downstairs it arrived to our room ice cold :( I'm sure the experience in the dining room is by far superior but we expected since we would eat it immediately after receiving that it would still be fresh and hot. Maybe we will try the in dining experience but honestly we will probably pass. read more

From the moment we checked in until the moment we left. Such a delightful experience! Our cocktails were fantastic, I ordered the Toki Tea, and my husband ordered an old fashion. They were both great, but the Toki Tea was so good my husband had to order his own. The food and service was phenomenal! The kusshi oysters are a must. You can thank me later. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything you order. I did feel like their safety measures were up to par. My only concern was how often to they change out their gloves since some people were handling both clean and dirty plates. Thank you for making our first experience a wonderful one! read more

Outstanding atmosphere. The open concept adds to the experience. The food was amazing. As someone not familiar with French cuisine I found the fusion of French flavors and local ingredients to be an interesting introduction. The service was top notch the server team was able to walk me through the menu and even give some insight about the recipes and course choices. Fantastic experience! read more

Solera - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I came here for my birthday dinner and was not disappointed. I want to praise the service here. Everything about it was exceptional. All the staff followed upscale dining service standards; I was very impressed! It got pretty busy for a Monday night so it lagged a bit towards the latter half of our meal but they maintained their professionalism the entire time. Our meal took about three hours. It took way longer than anticipated. If you come here, I wouldn't count on having a speedy meal. Sip on some wine and just enjoy your company. La Vie's concept was pretty neat. You get a choice of three or five. There was a list of a variety of appetizers, salads, seafood, meats and desserts. Take your pick! We both chose the five choice option and we were so full towards the middle. It was a combination of long wait time between courses and generous portions! They definitely didn't skimp on portion size! One dish was large enough to share between a couple. Everything I tried was very good except for the escargot dumplings. We agreed it was our least favorite although it was not bad. La Vie was a great choice for a special occasion. The service was superb and food was delicious. I loved you can choose your own menu! My one gripe was how long it took after the first hour. Perhaps it was a staffing issue? PS: free validated valet parking, don't forget to tip! read more

if i could give 100 stars i would. i cant even put into words how phenomenal this was. my wife and i went for our 2 year anniversary not knowing what to expect but just hoping for the best- and the BEST is exactly what we got. not only did our designated waiter come, but we had several other servers coming in and serving us along with checking in on how we were enjoying ourselves. the environment was phenomenal as well as the food. everyone acknowledged and congratulated me and my partner on our 2 year mark. the chef HIMSELF presented it ur dishes to us and i just think that was so heartwarming and welcoming. extremely friendly and sweet staff, that was the best customer service i've ever received in my entire life. As far as pricing goes, it's $99 for the 3 course and $115 for the 4 course meal per person, so expect to have a quite big bill but every single penny was absolutely worth it. i truly wish the best for all the staff and i thank them for giving me and my wife a memorable night. i 100/10 recommend going and experiencing La Vie and what it has to offer. read more

First time out to dinner celebrating an anniversary! I booked my reservation through open table and they called to confirm a few hours later. You do have to sit on the phone for a few mins and answer questions. Theres complimentary valet so you don't have to worry about parking! Make sure to bring your ticket for the server to valet. The service was great! There was even TWO additional wait staff to pull out your chair for you in additional to your host. If you're the type to have long deep conversations at dinner, I can see it might be a little too much because there's always multiple people checking in on your table. We picked the three course meal for $59 which for the quality of food and location, I would say this is a great deal! You get to pick an appetizer, entree and dessert! Or two appetizer and an entree if you're not a sweets person. They're very flexible. Expensive restaurants are know for tiny portions of food but I would say I was very full after. The food was all really good, but I would say the beef was better than the duck. The duck wasn't as soft as I was expecting and neither was the steak but the steak was just a bit more flavorful. And it came with the best fries! The quail (not pictured) was also one of my favorites. I ordered the lobster appetizer as well(all shellfish appetizers are an additional $8) Which was delicious but I'd still pick the quail over the lobster. They also offer complimentary bread which might be some of the best bread I've ever had. Its very buttery and fluffy, I love that it's warm and there's a side truffle butter. The raspberry almond dessert was my pick over the chocolate soufflé, it just wasn't as rich or chocolate ty as I was expecting either. You do have to wear a mask in until you sit down at your table and also when you get up to go anywhere like the bathroom. Because the menus are single use now, they even printed a happy anniversary message at the top which was a nice touch. read more

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GO HERE... NOW! This was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had as a family. We made reservations 3 weeks in advance and were called on the day of for confirmation. Arrived on time and were seated right away. They have live piano music which was great and the friendliest servers who explained every menu item in detail, made knowledgeable recommendations, and checked up on us frequently. Even the bar and cocktails were great! For a gourmet restaurant, food was surprisingly quick and OHMYGOSH the chilled lobster and mushroom and Chocolate soufflé was TDF! Also, it's not the cheapest place since this is gourmet but prices were inexpensive for the quality of food. Amazing food, super friendly service, live music, and attention to detail make this restaurant a MUST visit in Hawaii. In fact we're already making reservations for our next trip in November. @La Vie - Please keep up the immaculate experience you provide to patrons! read more

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I don't understand all the great reviews for this restuarant. While the setting at Ritz Carlton is lovely and the service is great, the food is presented well but lacks substance. Wine pours by the glass are small. Good wine menu at typical prices for this kind of establishment. I had the abalone tofu (not worth the up charge) and Wagu beef first too rare and then over cooked. All portions except the Quail were very small but filling. The beet salad was the best course and lobster remoulade good. I say lots of show but no go. Try Le Mer or Michels for more classic french food or splurge and go to the French Laundry when your in the wine country for a truly memorable experience. Our bill with 2 up charges, 3 glasses of wine and tip came to $425. read more

Best service I've ever received in any restaurant. Incredible food, amazing drinks (especially the smoked roots), and phenomenal staff. I came twice in a month just for the experience. We even received a card at the very end. Highly recommend read more

Solera - Truffle...lots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had a wonderful time with the lovely staff of LaVie. Our primaries, Michael and Hayden, were knowledgeable, thoughtful and great to talk to. Allie made some beautiful flavorful cocktails that we won't soon forget. The impeccable service and attention to detail lent to an elevated experience. The plates were fun to share and experience with different motifs to enjoy as we went from one to the next. My stand out was the Wild Salmon and my wife and I agreed on the Langoustine and King Crab as great seafood starter courses. Thank you for the evening. We look forward to visiting again soon. read more

We really loved this restaurant! Being so far from the mainland it is hard to find a fine dining experience which rivals any there, but we thought it was the best we've experienced in Hawaii. The food was fresh and well executed. The staff was accommodating and friendly. The atmosphere was a nice open air romantic setting and the price was 100% worth the whole evening. We didn't leave hungry and they even gave a little dessert to celebrate our occasion. Will return! read more

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My family surprised me by taking me here for my birthday. The ambiance was wonderful with the gorgeous ocean views, open air environment and excellent piano playing. The restaurant has a unique theme; you can order 3 or 5 dishes from a list of appetizers, entrees and desserts. However, you can mix and match dishes and even order multiple of the same dishes; similar concept as Gary Danko's in San Francisco (example: you could order 5 Wagyu beef entrees or 5 desserts ). The food was delicious and creative. My favorites were the antelope tartar (first time eating antelope) and the abalone with caviar. The drinks were pretty delicious as well. Definitely worth a try! read more

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One of the best dining experiences I have had this year. Service was amazing and every dish was prepared to perfection. The concept of La Vie is that you get to curate your own dining experience. Their menu has a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. You can opt for a 3 course or 5 course menu. Feeling hungry? You can get 3 entrees. Feeling sweet? You can opt for an entree and 2 desserts. It's all up to you! It's fun, personalized, and top notch! Drinks: The drinks here were great. Highly recommend trying the paradise cidy if you enjoy a more fruity drink. It tastes like Hawaii but in the best way possible (not in the weird coconut sunscreen way). It's a cider, banana liqueur (the BEST part), and lime juice. Bubbly and fun. Food: Between two of us, we ordered: 1. Lobster remoulade - the celery root served with the lobster was made into "noodles" and tossed with a light and creamy sauce. This dish was refreshing and great to start off with. 2. Roasted main scallops - I love scallops and this dish didn't disappoint. How do they get a beautifully crispy outside with a moist and perfectly cooked center? 3. Day boat snapper - probably my least favorite of the night because the snapper seemed a little over cooked. However the sauce and hearts of palm were amazing. 4. King salmon Parisienne - my absolute favorite of the night. I have never had a salmon that was this buttery. The skin was also crunchy and reminded me of a nori. 5. 21 day aged duck breast - love duck and thought the aged duck was very tasty. I enjoyed the contrast of saltier duck meat with a sweet, orange sauce. 6. American wagyu steak - not a huge meat person in general, but if I do eat red meat I look for quality. This did not disappoint. A heavier entree served with a buttery mashed potato that was heavenly. Service/Ambiance. Top notch service. Everyone here was extremely attentive and friendly. I enjoyed that the restaurant seating area is quite small because it's felt more personal. It is outdoors on the patio area above the pool so it definitely still has a Hawaii vibe to it. read more

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Relaxing casual open air seating. Service was exceptional from the moment you are greeted. We started the evening with martinis followed by champagne and then wine. You select either 3 or 5 courses from the prix fixe menu. You can make any combination. If you like all the appetizers and can't decide you can choose all 3 appetizers for your dining experience. Our party tried the abalone & caviar, escargot, duck, wagyu steak and chocolate soufflé. I'd recommend all the dishes! In addition to what you order the chef also surprises you with a few complementary dishes to try. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

Finally found our replacement French Restaurant! We frequented Le Bistro before they abruptly shut down and have never really found another that we absolutely loved. Chef has great talent concocting uniquely flavorful creations. Thoroughly enjoyed every single dish and was delighted with the prompt and very attentive service. We had the five course meal which took approx 2hrs to complete. We will be back! C'était vraiment délicieux! La présentation est magnifique /superbe! read more

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This place is exceptional! If you enjoy french cuisine or fine dining and prefer high quality dishes over large portion offerings, this place is for you. It's a perfect option for intimate or romantic dinner. When it comes to quality of food, service, ambiance, and design, this place checks all the boxes. You won't find many restaurants like this one and similar ones are not in the same category/caliber. Do yourself a favor, get yourself a reservation at La Vie. I promise you, it will be an unparalleled food experience and you won't be disappointed! read more

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This was our first time here and we had a different experience than most of the reviews on here. We made reservations the day before for 8pm (which was the "only" time available), however when we got there at 7:20 it was empty (maybe three tables were occupied in the dinning area). We asked if we could get seated early and they said yes. Since they had a separate vegan menu that's why we wanted to try this place. As the hostess walked us to our table she asked me "Isn't hard to stay healthy as a vegetarian?" and I kind of took offense to that. That's just not something you should say and especially right before your going to eat dinner. I didn't say anything back to her but felt a little uneasy after she said that. As dinner is either a 3 course or 5 course we chose our selections. It appeared that they don't get the vegan menu quite often as I wanted to ask how one thing on the menu was prepared. Our waiter was very nice but was unsure of how it was prepared. Anyways we ordered a glass of wine and I think they forgot because it was 20 minutes after ordering I had to ask for it again. They ended up comping our wine and gave a little extra. Which was very nice of them. As for the food, it was okay-good. It wasn't the best and certainly not living up to its price. I'm glad other people had a great experience here but I guess it just wasn't our night. read more

2nd night restaurant was open. Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Atmosphere and views were excellent. Interesting concept of choosing any items on the menu in any order you would like. You can get either 3 or 5 courses. Each course was larger than your typical tasting menu portion. Good value. Recommend the lobster remoulade and Mont blanc. You can see the fireworks on Friday nights. read more

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We were very lucky to have gotten a last minute resy on a Saturday night and didn't know what to expect. The food and service were extraordinary... better than what we could've expected. We're from LA and have had plenty of shee-shee food with Michelin Star(s) and La Vie surpassed the last Michelin Star restaurant in Beverly Hills last week. The langostines were so fresh and tasty, the caviar were perfectly paired in flavor and quantity and the drinks were flavorful and robust.....plus gorgeous views and every staff were most welcoming and helpful. Def recommend for special occasions for celebrations. read more

This is one of the most difficult reviews that I have had to write. My fiancé and I visited Oahu, Hawaii for our 5th anniversary and decided to stay at the Ritz Carlton Residences. Her favorite cuisine is French food, and we were very excited to eat at La Vie since the second we saw the menu and read about the restaurant via the Ritz Carlton website. The customer service, the menu offerings, the food was incredible. Overall, we have no complaints and I wish I did not have to leave this review, but I find it to be extremely important not only future guests, but the management group knows of a major issue and flaw in the restaurant which led us to a very frustrating and disappointing experience. La Vie is an open aired restaurant that is located directly above the adult pool. Our dinner reservation was for 8:00PM, on the later side of reservations. Regretfully, the adult pool does not close till 10:00PM. After sitting down in a very beautiful restaurant, my finance and I began to hear a ton of splashing at the pool, you would have thought we were at a water park. There were children yelling, making commotion, playing Marco Pollo, being kids yes but the noise was very, uncalled for being that we were in a restaurant. Please keep in mind, this was the adult pool, not the family pool. We attempted to ignore all the noise, but it was difficult to ignore when we could barely hear one another speaking, so to hold a conversation was impossible and our server was difficult to hear and understand because of the unnecessary noise. After about 20 minutes of pure frustration, and witnessing other guests peaking down at the pool area to see what at the commotion was, my finance went to talk to the front desk to let them know there were children making a lot of noise at the pool, disturbing our dinner, as well as other guests. When she approached a woman at the front desk she was told "well the pool doesn't close till 10:00PM". We understand the pool does not close till 10:00PM but there were children at the adult pool, perhaps they could have been asked to move to the family pool away from their fine dining establishment? Another idea might have been for security to ask the children to refrain from being so loud. After notifying the front desk, the noise continued for the remainder evening. We did enjoy our meal; the food was truly spectacular, and the wait staff did a fantastic job. The only suggestions we could offer would be really consider closing the adult pool when La Vie is open. At this price point of a restaurant, to have to deal with this type of commotion is quite ridiculous. It was impossible to enjoy the live piano playing and enjoy a nice conversation with on another. The fact that we felt blown off by the front desk, was a huge disappointment and honestly, we would not refer La Vie to any of our friends, family or colleagues unless they made some changes. I warn future potential guests to check the pool area before dining or consult the hostess to see if changes have been made to avoid this frustration. All, we wanted was a nice romantic dinner, we did not want to feel like we were at a water park and child's playground. I do plan on making sure that Marriott is also aware of this disappointing situation. read more

Very disappointing experience. If you don't like the menu they are not willing to make any accommodations even though they are located at the Ritz. They did offer to try to see if the other hotel restaurant could squeeze us in. Seriously. I did the upcharge of $89 for the wagu beef. The truffle sauce it was swimming in overpowered the beef. It was awful. The person I was with tried a few bites and did not like it either. We clearly did not eat it and told them it was awful. They did not take off bill or even offer to. The menu was odd on the night we were there. It was a birthday dinner. They knew it and wished me happy. After a most disappointing expensive dining experience I asked them about no candle, no special anything. Any other high end restaurant would have. The did bring me a desert after with my name on plate but no candle and they seemed to feel obligated. This may be located in the Ritz but it is not the Ritz. The view is pretty. Highly likely I would ever go back to this one. The hotel yes! This restaurant - no! read more

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Gorgeous view and lovely decor. Henry, Sommolier, and Caitlin (sp) our server were excellent, friendly, and paid attention to all details. Welcoming, romantic environment with an open air rooftop feel. And the food was PHENOMENAL! Perfect place for our anniversary. read more

Wonderful ambiance.... absolutely love everything about the experience! Great place for a nice romantic dinner.... food was phenomenal! read more

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This restaurant at the Ritz Waikiki is what I call "low key", simple, and plain. However, the food and service exceeded my expectations.

Overall, really good! I went for the customized four piece meal with 2 glasses of. I had the escargot dumplings which had the consistency of sausage...so I'll pass on that next time. But the Quail was delicious! I'll be back when they switch up the menus items read more

Solera - Quail - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Overrated. Service is so slow. Food was okay. Air conditioner was not working when we went. Went with a large party and each of us had to pay about $180pp ( gratuity was included) since the party was 10+ people we had to have a fixed menu. I have had much better food elsewhere. I would not go back read more

This place is my new favorite place to eat now! The customer service is amazing!!! Jaylene is our server and she is awesome!! This is our second time here and we requested her to be our server and she is very nice and fun!! Y'all have to come here and get the great experience with amazing unique foods!!! You won't be disappointed!! read more

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I love the concept of selecting your own tasting menu. My SO & I chose the 3 course menu and shared everything. We ordered the lobster salad, salmon, ducK, wagyu beef, and chocolate soufflé. My faves were the salmon, scallops, and duck. Those entrees were outstanding. By the time the duck was served we were full. We took home most of the steak and ate it for dinner the next day. I love leftovers. The entertainment by Ginny Tiu was great as well as the service. The restaurant is open air so the weather does affect you. If money is a factor, it's possible to share a five course. read more

Wonderful place to be. The food and service is outstanding. Be there for the sunset, you won't regret it!

Top quality food, but the pace at which it comes out is extremely slow to the point that I thought the chef perhaps needed help in the kitchen making the food. Budget 3-4 hours minimum for dinner here. read more

VEGAN PRIE FIX MENU at a fine dining establishment. Other than Tane, this the only other fine dining business I'm aware of that offers a complete vegan menu. Dine in is open and reservations recommended. Easy valet parking at the Ritz. Dusty and Marc, both managers are extremely personable, attentive and gracious hosts. Servers are equipped with masks and gloves and seating spaced for diners more than 6 ft apart. We felt safe while relaxed and the view from the balcony is heaven. 3 choices for $65, this is a deal given the level of service, presentation and quality of ingredients. I was swooning over each dish and they even brought me a vegan bread course with oil and vinegar. The chickpea panisse and warm mushroom salad is divine. I was pleasantly full at the end of the meal, not having a vegan dessert was alright by me. Although that would be there only suggestion to the chef, if I could dream of the perfect vegan meal. For a special date night, anniversary, birthday this is the place to go!!!! read more

Solera - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hayden took such great care of us, guiding us through the menu and all of the options. The food was absolutely delicious, every bite of every course! Casey paired all the wines perfectly and was gracious enough to share the history of each wine and it's region. It was a pleasure to chat with both Hayden and Casey throughout the evening. In fact, all of the staff were absolutely wonderful, so attentive and smiling all evening long. We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our anniversary here! read more