This review is dedicated to Thomas O. (5 of 5- high five!): I have passed this place numerous times, always making a mental note to check it out. Coincidentally, my friends selected this place for my birthday dinner! The restaurant offers 2 prix fixe menu options (3 or 4 courses) focusing on French cooking techniques with a Japanese fusion twist. Everything looked to tempting, it was hard for me to make a decision, even after perusing the menu on the website ahead of time. If you need some help selecting, they are very helping in providing suggestions, and are also open to substitutions (like mix/matching from either menu). Our friends say that you can't make a bad choice here, since they said they haven't tried a single thing that they have disliked. The food was delicious, impeccably prepared and thoughtfully presented. The service was attentive and prompt throughout the night. Our dinner lasted over 2.5 hours and we did not feel like we were rushed in the slightest. Such a wonderful overall experience. We cannot wait to go back and try the other items on the menu! read more

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This place gets 5 stars because for $35 and $45 prix fixe you get excellent 3 and 4 course french dinners, respectively. The vichyssoise is delicious - not sure what Liz T is complaining about since vichyssoise is supposed to be a cold soup (cold, potato leek soup to be exact). I usually don't like paté but I do like the one they serve here. I've dined here several times and have always received excellent service and great meals. Although they have a bar, it's nice to have BYOB as an option. Good coffee and the option for cheese plate instead of a sweet dessert is also a big bonus for me. read more

Everyone is extremely friendly and very helpful in explaining the menus to you. Their prosciutto salad was much tastier and presentable than the smoked salmon. There scallops were nice and soft. The sauce was different and helped add flavor. If you like cheese I would recommend getting that as the dessert. The best part of the sweet desserts is the ice cream! read more

Thanks to Manager Jimmy and Waiter Trent for the great dining experience. First of all, for the price you get a really delicious and well prepared meal. Parking is ample in the back lot and the street. Liquor selection is extensive and reasonably priced. The lighting is bright and the mood is cheery. The bright "happy ties" worn by the staff was pretty entertaining. I wish I had worn sunglasses. Now back to the food. My foodie friend and I both had the five course dinners which we shared. I asked Trent to pick our course selection and it was great. Soup: Vichyssoise Appetizers (2 each person): Kona Abalone and Scallop with Mushroom Fond de Veau Sauce British Columbia Scallop Broiled Oysters with Herb Garlic Butter Beef TATAKI With Maui Onion Paprika Garlic Soy Sauce Entrees: Roasted Chicken with a Morel Cream Sauce Beef Tongue with Ratatouille Dessert: Cheese Sampler Plate Dessert Sampler Plate Next trip I will have to try: Cured King Salmon with Maui Onion and Salmon Caviar Prime Rib Eye Steak (7oz) with a Red Wine Mustard Sauce with Maui Onion Braised Short Rib with Port Wine Reduction Sauce read more

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This place was a huge disappointment. The food was not worth the high price tag. We went on Valentine's Day and it was a prix fixe menu for $95 per person for 4 courses that were very small in size and low quality. For the main course, I got opah-which I love-it came out within 5 minutes of the server asking me if it should be fired, so I was suspicious. It was lukewarm at best and waaay overcooked. They replaced it, and while the fish was at least not overcooked, it was so basic it was barely worth eating. The fish felt like it came out of a plastic bag pre-cut. The vegetables with it were a crappy vegetable medley that was cold both times and a weird square of potatoes au gratin; both were mushy. My husband got roast beef for the main course, which was two thin slices of beef and the same crappy vegetable medley and potatoes au gratin. I've been to good French restaurants on the island, the mainland, and France-and this food wasn't French from my experience. I don't really know why this is considered a French restaurant. The staff seemed nice and fairly attentive, but not attentive enough to ask me about my meal. I asked one server for a couple things at different times; he forgot every time I asked for something, forcing me to stop and get another server to get me the item I requested. I barely ate the food on my main course plate. No one bothered to ask if everything was okay or if they could get me something else. For the price point we were paying I expect higher quality service and more attentiveness from the staff regarding the quality of food and drinks we had. So disappointed with this experience. I will never go here again. read more

3 1/2 stars I haven't eaten here since the late '90's and from what I remembered, i did like it back then. A friend and I were taking another friend out for a birthday dinner and wanted to take him to somewhere that he'd never been. Somewhere other than a chain-type restaurant, something more cozy. This seemed like a good option. We all decided on the 3 item prix fixe menu, the birthday boy had the salmon appetizer and the ribeye steak with a red wine reduction, my friend had the beef tataki appetizer and the ribeye with a daikon sauce, and I had the beef tataki appetizer with the duck as my entree. All dishes were prepared nicely. The beef tataki appetizer had a nice flavor. It came with a big pile of thinly shaved onions in the center. The salmon appetizer also had this. The onions were sliced thin enough so it wouldnt overpower the meat, I actually thought it would but was pleasantly surpised. Both ribeye dishes looked good, prepared med-rare as ordered, but both my friends said the cuts were a bit too fatty. I later wished I had ordred the ribeye since to me, fatty is good. My duck dish was good as well. A nice texture and flavor with a nice thin ring of fat to keep the meat juicy. All entrees came with a small side of au-gratin potatoes and some braised veggies. For dessert, we all opted for the sweet sampler instead of the cheese plate. There was a raspberry sorbet in a cookie bowl, creme brulee, cheesecake, and some fruits. My favorite was the sorbet, the cookie bowl that it sat in had a nice crisp crunch. The worst thing on the plate was the cheesecake, it was overdone and dry. I can agree with another yelper who said while food is good, it seems like it doesnt go that extra step to carry it to the level of great. The entire meal seemed on an even keel if that makes any sense....good but nothing that stood out. It is a good value though, the 3 item menu was $38 and the 4 choice menu was $49. I'd probably go back, but not for a while. Another thing that I noticed that has absolutely no bearing on the food is just how many japanese nationals were there. The place was near capacity and 80% of the patrons were japanese nationals. I was surprised how they all came to find out about this small cozy place in the middle of kaimuki. read more

From the time we opened the door, this was a 5-star experience. Simply excellent. I am more of a hole-in-the-wall kind of guy, so it's unusual that I'd review a place like Cafe Miro. Our meal for two, without alcohol, came to about $130 with tax and tip -- way out of our usual price range. Given that it was a special occasion, that seemed appropriate. The inside of the restaurant is clean and attractive -- not fancy, but tasteful and very pleasant. The vinyl table cloths are not an indicator of the quality of the service or food, both of which were excellent. The walls are graced with works from the Spanish artist Joan Miro, for whom the restaurant is named. If you look carefully around the decor, you may find a couple of books which explore his art work, if you're interested in that sort of thing. Diners can order a la carte, but the menu was roughly divided into two halves -- one for a three-course prix fixe meal (appetizer, entree, dessert), the other for a similar four-course meal with an additional entree. We got one of each and it was... very, very, very good. We had a chilled potato soup to start, then a couple of appetizer plates. The Pan Fried Seafood Medley salad was spectacular -- a must order. The five appetizer sampler was also excellent. Our entree picks were the scallops, the lamb, and their fish of the day. I can't quite remember the fish, which was the weakest of the three; the other two were very good. For our dessert plates, we had a cheese and fruit sampler (wonderful) and a dessert sampler plate with 3-4 items (good). The service was really first-rate. I appreciate good service, but I'm usually not wowed by it. But I was really impressed by the servers here; they asked if we were celebrating anything (and subsequently gifted the soup), explained the menu and patiently answered our many questions about the dishes, and provided enough follow up to ensure that we had what we needed without smothering us. They didn't rush us out, which was nice for a special occasion; we actually closed the place down. There is a little bit of parking in the back, though it's not easy to find. I hope we can go again someday; it really helped to make our special occasion feel special. read more

One of the very best meals I had on Oahu! Seriously good Foie Gras donburi - it is on the 'side order' menu, and is a perfect serving of sauteed foie gras on top of a small amount of impeccably cooked rice. As mentioned in other reviews, you must choose from two set menus, one which is slightly cheaper and has fewer choices for mains I believe. I don't eat red meat, but the accommodated me in ordering my first appetizer (a fabulous seafood salad), off the other menu. Our waiter tells us that the chef is Japanese, and named the cafe after artist Joan Miro, a Spanish surrealist painter, whose work he feels represents the food he serves. Not sure if I understood the connection, but I must admit that the food is pretty out-of-this-world! Their wine list was great, the service was professional and courteous. The atmosphere is not overly romantic - somewhat "bistro-casual," with no view to speak of. I will certainly go back again and again! read more

Cafe Miro - Foie Gras Donburi - Modern European Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of my friends just moved into the quaint little Kaimuki neighborhood, so I decided to give her a visit and check out the restaurants together. We decided on Cafe Miro after reading their yelp reviews. Great service from top to bottom. Warm friendly greetings from everyone made us feel welcome. Even though my friend brought her one year old, the waiters were very accommodating. This little girl, obviously bored, played music with the plates and utensils making a noisy ruckus. One of the waiters cleverly gave her extra bread rolls to play with. Genius!!! Their menu was a bit difficult to understand. You basically choose either a 3 or a 4 course meal. All the items are interchangeable. Very versatile. I decided on the rib eye with foie gras and truffle oil topping. You get four choices of toppings but the foie gras choice cost an extra $24...a bit steep but OHHHHHH so tasty!!! The rib itself was a great cut...so most and tender! A must try! You even get to choose between a 5 oz, 7 oz (6-7$ more), or a 10 oz ($12 more). Seven ounces was perfect for me. The amuse bouche was a small bowl of mushroom risotto soup? It was thick, perfectly seasoned, and tiny. I wish it was a tad bigger. To be fair...it was just an amuse bouche. The appetizer I chose was the beef tataki. Rare beef that was cooked ever so slightly was again...super tasty. This was an additional cost as well. See the pattern here? The good stuff all comes with an extra fee. My bill with tip and all ended up to be 91$ and that's just my meal! Dessert platter was equally tasty, but small. The creme brulee was heavenly!! I would rather have a large creme brulee than 4 small desserts. Your choice is either the dessert platter or the cheese platter. My friend chose the cheese platter which consisted of various cheeses and crackers. What ? No molten lava cake for an additional $8? just kidding... No really..I do love this place. I just wish it was closer to Kapolei. Guess I'll just have to visit my friend more often and do more girls nights! read more

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Came here for Father's Day dinner with my mom and dad. My parents have apparently been here before (without my knowledge), and my dad enjoyed it, so my mom decided to book reservations for Father's Day. I had a cold soup of the day (potato), ahi carpaccio and a small spring salad, lamb with a gratin and some Brussel sprouts, and the sweet dessert option. Everything was absolutely delicious. I usually do not eat large pieces of raw fish like sashimi, but I couldn't get enough of this ahi carpaccio! The lamb was to die for, and came with a good deal of $8 extra for another piece (so 3 pieces total). How can you resist another piece of lamb? The dessert featured a small piece of chocolate souffle, fruity panna cotta, and a berry sorbet. All were delicious, but my favorite was definitely the berry sorbet. It was served in a crispy wafer-like item that fit the scoop of sorbet perfectly. The servers were extremely nice and always checked if everything was going fine. The atmosphere is calm, happy, and not too formal. Semi-formal/casual attire is perfectly fine (I wore jeans and a v-neck). If you asked me to name one thing wrong with Cafe Miro, I wouldn't be able to! My parents and I will very likely be back for a delicious dinner sometime later this summer. read more

12/24/18 Christmas Eve dinner @515pm. Place had 1 other couple, service started off well, ordered a bottle of wine..1st course came - soup - ok and cannot say whoa or something bad, 2nd course - apps - same thing no complaint but no wow, 3rd course seafood lasagna same thing no wow nor conplaint - Main course Roast Beef was similar in texture to ham, stewed lamb was absolutely awful ( it was soft but it was like dry and gamey - really dry like eating powdered protein drink), desserts were ok - sorbet ok, green tea panna cotta ok, but the busche noel was so heavy with nutmeg one bite was all I could muster. Mrs Kobayashi the owner's wife waa only checking in on tables that usually come for Christmas, this was a little rude to not say hi to each and every table. Don't see a need to come back on special occassions! read more

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I can't say enough positive things about this place.. the plating is exquisite.. If I had not of tried to use my iPhone as an unteathered fishing lure in Wiamea bay I'd have posted a number of pics.. EVERYTHING was good.. The place is run by a Japanese chef trained in French cuisine. As such you get the best of both worlds. polite staff and food that actually has flavor and plating.. My two criteria that drove me here was that I wanted either French or Italian and I wasn't going to dress up in more than board shorts and a T-shirt.. The result is an great dinner that you can have in flip flops for less than 200 bucks for a couple. The decor is kinda eclectic.. champagne flutes served on vinyl table cloth, so not a place to take a date on that likes to dress up or expects you to show up wearing pants. read more

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Went last night for dinner. Food off to a great start with the the vichyssoise amuse Boucher, grilled oysters, hubby's cream of mushroom. Entrees of fresh Ops and roasted chicken also very nice. The the details get them. There was a strange "refrigerator smell/taste" on the butter and then on the dessert platter (cheesecake and gelato). The ambience is in need of attention and plastic table cloths? Really? I know that linens can be an expense for a restaurant so that's why you do the cloth tablecloths with butcher paper on top. I'm not paying to go to a picnic. Service was great. So overall I'd give it a 3-3.5 read more

You can be better when you're not so busy! Everything was good this time. Great hideaway. read more

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We've had the pleasure of dining at Cafe Miro a couple of times, and I have to say that it is already one of our favorites. The ambiance is warm. The staff, front and back are friendly. But most important are the value, and of course the food! The seafood salad was memorable. So much so, that I was craving it the next morning. My wife had the ribeye steak with the red wine and anchovy butter sauce which was so tender and flavorful. She also told me that she like the foie gras here better than Le Bistro which is a little runny for her liking. For five dollars more I opted for the whole pan roasted moi special with an almond butter noisette. One of the best prepared fish I've ever had. As for the value, there is no comparison. Like others who have stated before, you could easily pay twice is much for the same meal. read more

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Always an excellent dining experience and outstanding service!!! Cafe Miro is a neighborhood gem in Kaimuki. Appetizers: Foie Gras Don, Kona Abalone & Scallop and Beef Tataki highly recommended. Entree Course: Duck Confit, Young Chicken w/Morel Mushrooms and Braised Short Ribs, very delicious. Dessert: Assorted Platter gives you a taste of it all, while their individual dessert selections are also really good. Vanilla Mac Nut Gelato was VERY good. read more

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Went to Cafe Miro for our anniversary. Had not been there in several years and have been wanting to go back. We were not disappointed. We ordered 1 of each of the prix fixe menus. One came with 1 appetizer, and the other came with 2, and we shared the appetizers. We had the broiled oysters (similar to escargot), ahi carpaccio, and the scallops. All three were delicious. For entrees we had the ribeye with a side of fois gras, and the baked fresh catch which was Opah. Again, everything was delicious. All dishes were perfectly cooked. We also loved the french bread rolls and butter. Good bread and butter is always appreciated. Service was also great. Prices can be high, but if you want a nice place for a special dinner, try Cafe Miro. They are like a little hidden gem. Parking is free in the lot behind the restaurant. read more

Aloha, Cafe MIro has been around in Kaimuki for many many years. I can still say it's the best neighborhood restaurant in Kaimuki. Reasonably priced Prix Fixe 3 or 4 courses Euro-Asian-local faire. I had the mushroom soup - I could have licked the bowl if no one was watching, duck confit - absolutely amazing, very french and a mix of lilikoi & lychee sorbet for dessert. The stem service is incredible, they really pay attention to detail & ready to serve you. There is a nice private room in the back if that's what you want. Chef comes out to say "hi" & check on you to make sure all is good. Others had everything from chefs version of the local moko to a whole fish to vegetarian. If you feel like an elegant dinner in your neighborhood, Cafe MIro is your place. Oh & nice "Miro" on the wall too. We we always be back. read more

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I came here probably when they just opened the restaurant, 13-14 years ago. I remember this place being tiny. Recently I returned to the restaurant, and surprise to see so much more tables and a private room on the back. They have prix fix menu but good selections in there. Full bar. Corkage fee $20.00. Great food, great service. Margarita was nice and strong! Parking: Limited spaces on the back. YELP 365 - 192/365 read more

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I loved every dish I had. This place is so inexpensive considering the quality of the food. read more

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Hooooooooly mother of all that is delicious. This gem has been hiding from me in plain sight! Located store-front to Waialae Ave, a street a took everyday to get to school, this seemingly lowkey restaurant will make your mouth water, your stomachs fill with happiness, and your wallets empty. Pricey as it is, this place was incredible. We came for a friend's graduation party around 8:15pm on a Friday. While the restaurant's hours are technically 5:30 to 9pm, we and a few parties were here way past 10pm. Either nice of them or they figured that would happen, but with an insane menu of 4-course dinners, how can we not stay and enjoy it?! I'm trying to make a point if you're not catching on - the food is incredible. From the rolls to the scallops to every single choice of the appetizer sampler to melt-in-your-mouth rib-eye to the insanely crave-inducing vanilla bean creme brûlée... these chefs have magic hands, I'm sure. I can't even write too much about the food because I'm starting to make myself hungry again. It's so good. Our waiters effortless kept our table of 12 content with water refills, wine top-offs, and plate changes as if they could do this with their eyes closed. They were friendly and quick and everything I could ever expect from a nicer place such as this. My test in these $$$ restaurants is always to check out the bathrooms - happy to say that this one definitely passes with flying colors and weirdly excellent lighting. Obviously this isn't a place anyone can afford to go to all the time - but if you're in town for a little bit or have a special occasion, come get some of that rib-eye with a red wine sauce :) read more

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Great food and great service. My boyfriend and I came here for dinner on our anniversary and our server (the asian guy) was extremely professional and knowledgable. He described ever item on the menu to us in perfect detail, never let our wine glasses get anywhere near empty, and always kept our supply of bread and butter full. Food was awesome! I got the Plaisir course menu with salmon, abalone, beef tenderloid with foie gras, and creme brulee for dessert. Great price for a lot of delicious food. Will definitely come back soon for more! read more

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I drove by this restaurant many time but never have a chance to try until the new year. It's a cozy restaurant with very friendly staffs. They took time to explain how the menu works which could be very confused for the first timer but it went well. I got the chef menu selection. Every dishes were delicious esp the catch of the day. I would love to come back to try different dishes next time. read more

Cafe Miro - Appetizer Tasting Plate - Modern European Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of my close friends enjoys coming to Cafe Miro for her birthday, so HC and I made the trek out to Kaimuki to celebrate her special day. I've always really enjoyed the food here and am always pretty happy with how everything tastes. However, for some reason, service seemed to be a little "off" tonight. Dinner started off okay with everyone putting in their order at about 6:30. Then the individual amuse for everyone came quickly after orders were taken. Appetizers came right after that at about 6:45. I recommend the seafood salad! After the appetizers were cleared, we waited for a while for our entrees to come. I noticed a group who had come after us had gotten their entrees before we did. Checked the time and saw it was 7:35! I thought that was a pretty long time to be waiting in between courses. Entrees finally came out shortly after I had seen the time. I got the scallops as my entree and loved every bite! HC gave me all of his vegetables and his potato, so I had a lot to eat. The wait between the entrees and desserts wasn't as bad, but it took a long time for our checks to come. It seemed like after we had all finished dessert, the wait staff forgot about us. I loved my food, but was really shocked with the wait time the group had to go through. For whatever reason, service wasn't like usual. In the past, service had always been awesome. I guess it was just an "off" night. read more

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Went here last minute. So glad I did. We had an absolutely lovely dinner! I'm all about the taste......I say this because the food was fabulous, so I feel freed to mention the perfect pacing of the meal...and perfectly attentive servers. I get euphoric to mention this little personal standard I secretly use with restaurants...the humble dinner roll & its co-hart the butter. Here? Perfect! The thinnest of crisp crust and the soft inners....served with soft room temp butter...a dream :)! I don't know how to attach my pics to this review...but I took a bunch. read more

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Had a nice dinner to celebrate a graduation from the University of Hawaii. The location is very close to campus and is a nice place for a graduation dinner. The food here is really good and the plating is fantastic! We enjoyed great service and didn't feel rushed. You get to choose from a prix fixe menu. Everything we tried was great and everyone enjoyed their meal. The dessert sampler is a nice way to end the meal. read more

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We as a family absolutely love Cafe Miro. Think about it an you can really eat, hear an enjoy flavors from France an Japan at the same time. We do go for special occasions an also now you can order ala carte . I recommend this restaurant if your ready to be blown away by great an inventive flavors an colors. Wine list is well picked an quality is not surmountable. Ask for Brian. Enjoy you will not be disappointed. read more

Cafe Miro - Modern European Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

GREAT experience! Flavorful food! Service was exceptional. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, so I let them know when I made the reservations online. That day I got a call conforming my reservations & name of my husband. When I arrived, they sat us in a nice quiet romantic corner facing the evening sun. His menu was personalized~ so sweet! We asked for a French experience and the waiter was very helpful. I had the four course meal, my husband had the three. Our favorite was the goose liver spread. & the dessert assortment. Amazing staff, service & chef. MAHALO! read more

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Overall, I would say good but not great. The service was a little spotty, but our waitress was sweet when she was present. There's only a handful of parking stalls in the back in a tiny lot (look for the ones marked with Cafe Miro). The food was average, with some dishes better than others. We were given complementary potato leek vichyssoise (chilled soup), which was a nice touch. It was okay - it tasted like potato cream. But it paired nicely with the freshly baked roll. Our appetizer was the ahi carpaccio, which had beautiful presentation and I thought was decent. We had the soup of the day, which was cream of mushroom. It had a lovely mushroom flavor and I think it was my favorite dish of the night. The young chicken was our main course, which was tender but tasted fatty. It wasn't my favorite, but I liked the morrel mushrooms. For dessert, we had cheese soufflé, lilikoi sorbet, and creme brulee. The cheese soufflé was basically a less-sweet cheesecake, which was pretty good. The lilikoi sorbet had a good tangy flavor. The creme brûlée came with "Congratulations" across the top even though we weren't celebrating anything, but it was a cute surprise! The creme brûlée was yummy - the crystallized sugar top reminded me of a toasted marshmallow. read more

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Like a cheaper in price Mavro with its prixe fix menu and portion size. Split the campagne pate and app sampler to much enjoyment for a starter. My wife's scallops were ok but not divine like scallops can be. My 7 oz ribeye was tender and well cooked. There was a lot of red wine reduction sauce but not as much of the wasabi cream sauce. With the 2 bite potato gratin side dish, hard to soak up. One Brussel sprout seemed like it was frozen then boiled and four small bites of zucchini were low points for the main course. Cheese plate and dessert sampler were great ways to end the meal. Cheap table clothes and cheap and small wine glasses did not fit what was intended. The service was terrific and getting a drink was 1000 times faster than ordering a glass of wine at Town sacrosanct the street. Limited bar and wine by the glass selection. Best bourbon was Jim Beam...... read more

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I went with high expectation. The price is good for a three-course meal. The food is slightly above average. read more

Cafe Miro - Modern European Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here for our two year anniversary. Everything was awesome! The food was to die for which paired up with the amazing service from all the waitstaff. read more

Cafe Miro is located in the heart of Kaimuki. On the mauka (north) side of Waialae Ave on the block between 8th and 9th Ave. There are street parking nearby if you're lucky enough to score one. They have a little parking lot in the back. The lot is shared with other businesses during the day, and they can use more of the stalls in the evenings. You enter the parking lot from 9th Ave. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had someone there to help with the parking. We came in two cars and tandem parked. Don't let the name "Cafe" throw you off. I wasn't sure whether to expect a casual or a more upscale setting. As soon as you walk in, you realize that this is more of a bistro and a place you take someone for a nice romantic dinner when you want to impress. So lean more towards upscale, you don't come in here wearing t-shirt and slippahs. A nice dress for the ladies will suffice. Dress shirt or nice "not-gawky/cheap" looking Aloha Shirt for the gentlemen. We were disappointed to find out that they only had a Christmas set menu for 12/24-25. There were about 3 options you could choose for the entree. So the lesson learned here is, anytime you make reservations on big holidays, be sure to ask if they will be having a set menu. Sometimes they won't know that early in advance, so next time I'll suggest to make reservations at two places and cancel one of them! The service is what you would expect at a restaurant like Ruth's Chris, Alan Wong's, etc. They served fresh French bread rolls (and you get to have more than one!). They bring them out throughout the meal and ask if you want more bread. I probably ate at least 4 or 5! The beer comes with a chilled glass. Some servers let you pour your own, some ask if you would like them to pour it for you. As for the food, because we had the Christmas menu, we had no choice on most of the course. The appetizers were okay (beer batter jumbo shrimp, maui onion and black truffle flan, ahi tartar, smoked salmon crepe, fresh oyster herb vinaigrette). This was so-so, not something I would have ordered on my own and not something I would order again. The Sauteed Fresh Foie Gras on Rice with Teriyaki sauce was kind of weird, weird in the sense that you wouldn't think to eat foie gras with teri sauce and rice. The foie gras itself was delicious, so fatty. You have to like foie gras to eat it though. The Hokkaido Scallop and Shrimp Mousse with Nantua Sauce was okay. Wasn't impressive. Just eh. It's comparable to crabcake, but with scallop. The Beef Tenderloin Steak with Red Wine was tender as you would expect. They gave us about a 4 oz portion. I ordered mine Medium. Sometimes you don't know how restaurants do mediums/medium rare. This one made the medium that way you would expect it, pink in the middle. Someone else ordered medium rare and his came out seared on the outside and mostly red inside. For dessert, we had Buche de Noel (which is a slice of chocolate pianomo cake, sorbet, and panna cotta. This restaurant has a lot of Japanese customers and is a sort of French Japanese cuisine. The food is what other people on my table were saying as on the blander side. I'm not really into heavily salted food, so I didn't mind it. You could ask for salt and pepper shakers if you need it. We asked the servers why the restaurant was called Miro. Turns out that Miro is an artist, and the chef really likes the artwork. There are some Miro paintings throughout the restaurant. read more

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Cafe Miro is a nice small restaurant. We went for dinner and we both had the pre fixe meal. I had the 4 course meal, and my fiancee had the 3 course. Since it was our anniversary, we were offered sparkling wine and we gladly accepted. We started off with a bowl of cold potato soup, which I think is part of the course meals. Our first course was the appetizer sampler plate and oysters. The oysters we're nice and fresh and the sampler plate had 5 different things. My second appetizer was the pork ribs, the meat was flavorful and fell off the bone. For the main entree, I had the lamb and she had the scallops. We both enjoyed them. The lamb was tender and juicy and the mint sauce was not overpowering. All appetizers and entrees had very generous portions of food. For dessert we had the cheese soufle and the dessert sampler. The cheese soufle cake was basically Japanese style cheesecake. We preferred the dessert sampler, we were given 4 different mini desserts. The dessert portions were also pretty generous. The service was very good. Waters were always refilled and they checked up on us often enough. I think we would definitely come back for the value and service. The taste of the food was good but I wouldn't say Miro stands out for taste. read more

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Cafe Miro is one of many great restaurants on Waialae Avenue which i have always seem to have neglected because i could never find the place. Well one day i happened to go down Waialae Avenue and Lo and Behold on the corner of my eye i got a glimpse of the restaurant that always eluded me and i thought i would give this place a shot. Cafe Miro is French inspired cuisine under the tuttiledge of a Japanese Chef. I can't believe they have been open for almost 14 years now and have since expanded to accomodate more customers than they did before. Cafe Miro offers only 2 Prix Fixe Menus every evening with a few other items than can be had Ala Carte. There is a 3 course menu for $38 dollars which gives you a choice of Appetizer, Entree, and choice of a Cheese Plate or a Dessert Sampler. And on the right side of the menu they have a 4 course Chef's tasting menu for $49 dollars which gives you a choice of an Appetizer Tasting Plate which is an assortment of 5 different tastings of the evening or any appetizer off the Prix Fixe Menu, a Seafood Selection, an Entree Selection, and then choice of Cheese or Dessert as well. PARKING: The parking is very minimal here. You can park in the back of the building which has only 3 or 4 stalls or you can find parking on the side of the street for free after six o clock SERVICE: The service here at Cafe Miro on this particular evening was stellar. Trent was very professional and knew the menu inside and out. He had a great personality as well and wasn't overbearing or obtrusive at all. There was another waiter as well and a manager who came around as well and asked us how dinner was throughout the evening. I have to admit though, it wasn't a very busy Friday evening but im not about to complain. FOOD; Being that this place is a French Restaurant, i thought i would hit the nearest McDonald's after eating here just to satisfy my appetite but that wasn't the case here. The portions here are pretty substantial and the flavors here are what to expect from a Japanese Chef. Everything was so easy on the palate and everything from the sauces to the meat and seafood were just out of this world. I did upgrade a few items on my menu such as the Abalone and Scallops for $10 more and also made my Ribeye Steak a 10 ounce cut for $12 more. But it was worth every penny. This type of menu would easily cost you over a hundred bucks in any fine dining establishment and let me tell you, i was very satisfied. so here is a recap of what me and my Mi-chan had for the evening.. AMUSEBOUCHE: Cold Okinawan Sweet Potato Vichyssoise: Cool, tasty, and nice way to start the dinner off.. Honey's First Course: Warm Seafood Medley Salad with a Orange Yuzu Vinaigrette: An unbelievably wonderful salad which dd not disappoint at all. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1x_zP2OJRncIk_oCutvAuA?select=x3LK-E5vSPLdnPZOgTTrdA My First Course: An Appetizer Tasting Plate which had 5 tasty morsels on the plate: 1) Ahi Carpaccio 2) Oysters prepared Escargot style 3) Uni or Sea Urchin Aspic with a Carrot Puree (YUM) 4) Prosciutto Ham with Carmelized Walnuts 5) Crab Croquette with a Pomodoro Sauce http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1x_zP2OJRncIk_oCutvAuA?select=xmYeKmb455M5uM-usjTjVQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1x_zP2OJRncIk_oCutvAuA?select=TGom3A6uFPCBrknNebPy8A http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1x_zP2OJRncIk_oCutvAuA?select=bScPtOT2_4oUxDFDN4QyDQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1x_zP2OJRncIk_oCutvAuA?select=C5a4ktOqIJuO2t_GdsTNXA Honey's Second Course: Foie Gras Donburi $14 ala carte: The Foie Gras had the cruchy texture on the outside and that warm creamy filling on the inside on a bed of white rice was just....ooh la la. The only disappointing part of this dish is that there just wasn't enough... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1x_zP2OJRncIk_oCutvAuA?select=-clPz7FPPTsPujpzl8w15A My Second Course: Sauteed Kona Abalone & Scallop with a Mushroom Fond de Veau Sauce ( add $10 ): Whenever i see Abalone on the menu i had to give it a try and boy oh boy the Abalone sure hit the spot for me. The Mushroom Sauce along with the Scallops packed a flavorful punch and just knocked me out...Fabulous dish!! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1x_zP2OJRncIk_oCutvAuA?select=zM9_4ML7hEkLZKRNwphPgg Honey's Entree Selection: Roasted Duck Breast with a Balsamic Reduction Sauce: The Duck was cooked a perfect Medium Rare and the Balsamic Reducton wasn't overpowering on the Duck. Nicely prepared.. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1x_zP2OJRncIk_oCutvAuA?userid=2esyx8s04Vrde3Pn8GMNsQ My Entree Selection: 10 Ounce Ribeye Steak ( add $12 ) with a Daikon Fusion Sauce and a Garlic Teriyaki Sauce on the side: Man oh Man, the Ribeye Steak here was so Tender and cooked just the way i like it, Meduim Rare and Juicy!!! I really don't like sauces splashed all over my Steak. I really want to taste the true flavor of the Steak and both sauces were perfect for ths cut of meat. http://www.yelp.com/biz_ph read more

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3.72 stars. Came here for a pre-Christmas celebration with a best friend and favorite cousin. For many years I've wanted to try Cafe Miro, but so many other restaurants got in the way. Finally, fate brought me here. Ambiance: 3.5 stars. We all ordered from the 3 course menu. Appetizers were: 1) Ahi Carpaccio Wasabi Mayonaise with Fresh Mixed Salad and Crispy Garlic (4.5 stars); 2) Kona Abalone and Scallop with Mushroom Fond de Veau Sauce (3.5 stars); and 3) Seafood Salad of Sauteed Shrimp, Scallop, Squid and Fish on a Fresh Tossed Salad with Orange Yuzu Vinaigrette (5 stars!). 4.5+3.5+5= 13/3= 4.3 stars. Entrees were: 1) Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with Tomato and Caper Sauce (4 stars); 2) Roasted Breast of Duck with Balsamic Vinegar Reduction Sauce (4 stars); 3) Mustard and Garlic Panko Crusted Chicken with Red Wine Vinegar Sauce (4 stars). Portion sizes were surprisingly decent and presented nicely. However, flavorful and delightful, the je ne sais quoi was missing for five star status. Desserts were: 1) Two orders of the Cheese Plate (which included a Brie, Blue and I believe a hard type of cheddar) (2.5 stars); and 2) Chef's Dessert, Creme Brulee, Sorbet and Fresh Fruits (3 stars). Bottom line, desserts were fairly forgettable. 2.5+3= 5.5/2= 2.8 stars. We brought our own bottles of wine and the corkage was $20/bottle. Our waiter was pleasant and explained the rather confusing menu as simply as possible. Service: 4 stars. A nice find and intriguing French-styled restaurant with an Asian persuasion. Very unpretentious and casual. A perfect fit for those seeking better than average food and service without the bells and whistles available elsewhere at a higher cost. Tally: Ambiance: 3.5 stars Appetizers: 4.3 stars Entrees: 4 stars Desserts: 2.8 stars Service: 4 stars 3.5+4.3+4+2.8+4= 18.6/5= 3.72 stars. read more

Just an AMAZING restaurant. Everything we ate was absolutely superb, Joe, our waiter, was super friendly and attentive. It was our anniversary, and the staff made us feel like royalty! Cafe Miro has our . read more

I have only one experience to base my review on but the one time I went was phenomenal. Luckily, my friend knew the chef so he had put together a special pre-fixe menu that was to die for. The ambiance is a little outdated and though by the name of the restaurant and the facade looks like a Japanese restaurant, you step into Cafe Miro and you are magically in a cute bistro-esque getaway. The menu was a six-course meal that tantalized your taste buds. Just thinking about the menu is making me salivate! We started off with bread and pate because after all, no French meal is complete without a baguette and pate! :) Soup du Jour followed by the appetizer of Ahi Carpaccio, Creamy Crab Croquette, Oyster Escargot Style, Potato salad and roasted duck, and a carrot mousse and uni with consomme aspic. Before I list the remaining courses... can I just describe how DEVINE the carrot mousse and uni consomme aspic was?! Don't get me wrong... the rest of the plate was delicious too but the taste of the uni just lingered in your mouth and it was so delicious, i was tempted to just lick the shooter it came in! By far the highlight of the meal. Our next course was a foie gras donburi which was my second favorite part of the night! :) I never knew how well Asia fused with French! The uni was a hard act to follow and the foie gras was the perfect dish. :) Next up was the sauteed fresh fish with beurre blanc sauce, served with forest mushrooms which was also very delicious but didn't hold up to the competition of the first couple of courses. After the seafood, we had the prime rib steak with garlic teriyaki sauce and ending the night with a sampler of the creme brulee, raspberry sorbet and fresh fruits. YUMMM. The price is reasonable for a nice romantic FRENCH meal and definitely a must do at least once. :) Technique is impeccable and the presentation is lovely. Be open minded and come with an empty stomach. :) read more

Special thanks to Cafe' Miro for making our Birthday dinner ever enjoyable with their delicious menu selections. I truly had the far BEST DUCK dish ever here, highly highly recommended!!! read more

Service was very good. We had (what I believe was) a waiter-in-training and a more experienced waiter backing him up. Worked out well. This is a prix fixe menu - 3 courses for $43 or 4 courses for $54. A few sides that can be ordered in addition. They were very accommodating, letting us know that if something was on one menu but not the other, we could still have it. This is a breath of fresh air in a world where so many prix fixe say No Substitutions in big bold letters. The meal started with an amuse-bouche. Love that! Vichyssoise (cold potato and leek soup). Silky and perfectly executed. For appetizers we had the seafood medley salad and the ahi carpaccio. Both were very good, perhaps a big heavy on frisee and radicchio (I'm not fond of spikes and cabbage-like chunks in my salad), but that is just my personal preference. For the seafood salad, the squid was amazingly tender and flavorful, and not a spec of grit in the mussel or scallop. The wasabi sauce of the ahi carpaccio was a perfect complement. I had a special for my entree: Beef tongue. Love nose-to-tail dining and restaurants here in Honolulu don't serve a lot of "variety" meats. It came as an almost steak-like chunk. I think thinner medallions would have shown off the silky nature tongue can have. Our waiter recommended of a glass of cab wine with my entree. I don't drink a lot of cabs, too much tannin. The pairing was great. He had assured me there wasn't too much tannin in this one, and he was right. Their cab by the glass was silky and full-bodied, and stood up to the port reduction on my beef. Overall, quite a solid showing. The bf had the 7 oz. ribeye. Good overall steak. Flavorful. If you are in a group of steak lovers, Ruth Chris does a better steak (not surprising, they're a steak house), but if you're in a group that wants a variety, this is a good choice. Both entrees came with the same sides: a small square of scallop potatoes, some ratatouille, and a single naked floret of broccoli (?). The ratatouille seemed out of place with my tongue in red wine reduction. Felt like Provence next to Burgundy. Not sure what was up with the lonely naked piece of broccoli. Desserts were very good and I loved the format of them. Choice of a dessert tasting (included crème brule, pineapple sorbet, chocolate haupia mousse pie) or cheeses. Cheese felt like an afterthought. They were bought at Costco because of the price point, but I can live with that. The things that disappointed me were: 1. They were served at refrigerator temperature (you wouldn't serve a red wine so cold, cheese shouldn't be either). 2. They got the names wrong. I asked the names before ordering, they told me, but that's not what arrived on the plate. I asked about it, and they had run out and substituted. If I bother to ask the names of the cheeses, they should bother to get the names right. 3. The brie was insipid. If you have to buy at Costco, at least choose wisely. Recommend changing the brie to Delice de Bourgogne. Also available at Costco and a much better cheese. The meal ended with two complimentary meringue cookies. Airy and vanilla-y. Great finish. Overall a solid meal, with good attention on the preparation, and first rate service. We will go back. Just not tomorrow. read more