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    La Liégeoise

    4.7 (66 reviews)
    ModerateWaffles, French, Belgian

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    Jackie K.

    Service here 5/5 stars. Two wonderful employees answered our many questions and smiled the entire time. They told us their favorite savory and sweet top choices. Freshly made waffles here that are delightful and tasty. We ordered the $20 combo option of a savory waffle and an Authentic (no frills) waffle plus a drink. You can add toppings or order the specials with additional charges. The location is easy to find in the Koko Marina Shopping center. It is located closer to Zippy's. There is plenty of free parking available here. The store itself is clean and decor is minimalistic and relaxing. There is a water jug for complimentary water and syrup available for your waffle. I highly recommend trying the $20 combo special to try both types of waffles. We ordered our savory waffles- The Italian (prosciutto, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and mozzarella buratta) and the Savory of the moment Cold Turkey & Pesto (pesto, turkey, fresh tomatoes, kale and spinach mix). The sweet waffle order- The Authentic (brioche, vanilla and caramelized) and one with added cinnamon and sugar ($1.00 more). Overall waffle rating here 5/5 stars. The warm mozzarella cheese stretched out with the thinly sliced prosciutto on first bite! The acidic taste from the sun dried tomatoes and pesto complemented the saltiness of the prosciutto and mellownesses of the mozzarella. A perfect combination. My partner in adventure loved her turkey pesto waffle! She noted that the texture of the warm waffle was the perfect chewiness and thickness. She devoured her savory waffle. We shared the Authentic. No toppings added. I wanted to taste the waffle plain. It was the perfect crispy then chewy first bite. Not too sweet with vanilla undertones. Then we tried it with the syrup they offered. The warm waffle did not need the syrup. It was delectable as The Authentic. Food here is a 5/5 star rating. Update: I forgot to mention that if you attempt to say the name of this place, you will receive a 10% off coupon for your next visit. La Liegoise also has a stamp card. Don't forget to get it stamped when you purchase!

    Irene M.

    Ohhh La Liégeoise!! Located in Koko Marina Shopping Center the storefront doesn't do it any justice and as soon as you walk in...the decor is quite minimalistic with the yellow walls and red and yellow tables it's quite spacious and clean just a bit blah. The menu on the flip side are all on the basis using waffles...Belgium to be specific you can go savory or create your own sweet which is what I did and it's $7 with $1 for each topping choice (Nutella and Strawberries and Bananas for me). They also have "Waffle of the moment" which are limited specials, including "topping of the moments" all this is so much fun be sure to check out all the chalkboards that's filled with various flavors of the moments. You can watch them build your selection which is fun and though they did have a bunch of tables I decided to enjoy my waffle in the back along the marina just before the sunset the view was just spectacular. The waffle was pretty hearty, the richness did slow me down quite fast as I enjoyed it but had difficulty just half way through, the Acai Berry smoothie was yummy it's not too sweet and paired well with my waffle. They do have a stamp card as well where 10 stamps gets you an Authentic waffle with a topping of your choice, staff here is great very helpful as I was so confused creating this unique treat. Thank you!

    Inside after taking a bite of the authentic.  You can't tell in the pic, but it's fluffy and delicious on the inside :)
    Kira K.

    Located in the old location where Sophie's pizza used to be, this place sells up fresh waffles with a unique twist :) I arrived about 15 min after they opened at 930, and though there was no line, 2 people were waiting for their orders. Unfortunately, only one lady was working so she had to make everything herself and run the cash register... so I had to wait awhile before she could take my order (however, I won't dock a star for this because a lot of places are short-staffed) I ordered the $20 combo which includes a savory waffle sandwich, the authentic, and a drink. For my savory choice, I chose the Italian, and I upgraded the drink option to an iced cookie butter latte ("speculatte") THE AUTHENTIC: I liked this the best (as it should be since it's their signature). The outside is slightly caramelized but the interior of the waffle is still fluffy.. and it's the perfect companion to coffee :) THE ITALIAN: two waffles (on the crispy side), with pesto, mozzarella cheese, sundried tomatoes, and prosciutto inside. Still pretty good with big pieces of sun dried tomatoes, but not my favorite as my waffle was a little burnt/too crispy on the outside for my liking. SPECULATTE: iced latte with cookie butter walls- this was good and paired well with the authentic I definitely look forward to coming back to try other items :). However, if you are in a rush, I wouldn't recommend coming here.

    The Authentic (brioche, vanilla, caramelized) $7 with salted butter caramel $1.
    Cecily C.

    La Liégeoise is a new, authentic Belgian Waffle shop at Koko Marina Shopping Center. There are both sweet and savory options but at the time of my visit on March 26th, the savory options were not available. I believe they rolled out savory staple options on April 1st. The staple sweet option is The Authentic for $7. The dough is palm-oil free, made with fresh organic eggs, brioche, vanilla and is caramelized. For just $1 more there is a plethora of toppings such as Nutella, Cookies and Cream, Salted Butter Caramel (my choice), Maple Syrup, Strawberry Jam, Whipped Cream, Speculoos Cookie Butter, White Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Choc'In (not sure what that is), Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar, and even a "Waffle of the Moment" or "Spread of the Moment". My waffle was homemade and prepared in front of me. It was served fresh and with a smile. There is a beautiful setting in the back with tables and chairs overlooking the marina where I could enjoy the waffle and bring my pup. So here is my verdict. It was not what I expected at all. The waffle was really heavy and I could barely finish it. It's heavy because it's more of a mochi-type texture and was not of the lighter, crispier variety to which I'm accustomed when I think about a Belgian waffle. The inside maybe needed to be cooked through more. It was too chewy and dense for me. I was expecting something much lighter and crispier. The topping I chose was delicious, but way too sweet. I was also really missing a cup of coffee to go with the waffle. That would have been a nice complement. So I later noticed on their wall menu "You can specify the cooking according to your taste". Could I have requested a longer cooking time? On my way back to my car I walked through the shop again and noticed almost everyone stopped eating their waffle about halfway through. Their forks were down, and they were sitting back in their chairs. I am assuming they hit the same proverbial "wall" I did when I tried to eat all of my waffle. It's just hard to finish and after a while, you start to feel like the dough doesn't sit well in your stomach. Maybe I will return to try a savory option. Maybe I'll return when they can serve coffee with my waffle. Maybe I'll return when I can specify the cooking so it's lighter, crispier and less dense. Or maybe, that's just how it's supposed to be.

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    Emily W.

    Employees were friendly. My brother tried a waffle dog with cheese. I got the authentic waffle and matcha latte. They make it after you order it. Waffle was nice and warm, had some crispy parts and chew to it, tasted sweetened by maybe vanilla and caramelization. Matcha latte was okay, tasted earthy. Waffle dog was good also and some crispy bits, just the hot dog seemed a little salty. Saw they have frozen yogurt, may try that with a waffle next time.

    3/18/23 grand opening outside
    Liane U.

    Congratulations on your grand opening and thank you for the free waffles!! First 500 customers today, 3/18/23 Saturday get to sample a sweet waffle freshly made, and no line when we went! Tomorrow you can start to add a topping and in April they will start to do their savory waffles. Waffle was made fresh and hot when served and the brioche inside has a similar texture to a croissant, crispy on the outside. This place is between Mikinola and Zippys at the Koko Marina Shopping Center where Sophie's pizza place used to be. So glad to see new spots moving in after old ones are closing, Hawaii Kai needs some freshening to their food scene! Lots of parking in the shopping center but it can get crowded as they have many events or side walk craft fairs on the weekends. Looking forward to trying another flavor of waffle in the future!

    Italian waffle sandwich.
    D L.

    I happened to be in the area and remembered about this shop. The owner was the. She's very friendly. The shop is clean and the decor is nice. I ordered the Italian savory waffle. It's a good size and filling for me. I decided to take it out instead of eating in. It was packed nicely. I shared it with my cousin. It was tasty and filling.

    Diane S.

    Waffles are freshly made in front of you. Crisp and perfectly sweet. We tried both the sweet and savory "Waffle of the Moment." Sweet had bananas, crème brûlée and crumbled Biscoff like topping. Savory had crisp bacon, goat cheese and maple syrup. Both were amazing. Restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. Fun French Aloha fusion.

    Banana and Nutella
    Wina G.

    Liége waffles are finally here in Honolulu! In case you don't know what they are, they're not the ones we Americans are familiar with. These Belgian waffles are made with pearl sugar and yeast so they are chewy and light with a kinda of a crunchy texture from the sugar. A little sweeter than the American ones. A friend who is aficionado told me that a shop opened in my neighborhood so hubby and I jumped in the car after dinner and headed right on over. The shop is located in Koko Marina Shopping Center on the water side. It's next to Zippy's. Tons of parking. The inside has a nice area with tables to enjoy your waffles So the waffle... so good! We ordered one with Nutella and banana. The "authentic" which is a basic unadorned waffle is $7 and additional toppings are $1each. The banana slices and Nutella were perfect on it. Then we realized that in order to really judge the waffle itself, we needed to get a naked one. So back to the counter to get an Authentic. Yes- this was the real deal! It was crispy with a sugar crunch and a chewy but light inside. Since it is made to order, it was hot and crispy. I recommend eating them there instead of taking them home. I would imagine it would lose some of its hot and crispy magic. The menu offers ones with savory toppings as well as smoothies but they won't be available til April 1. We will back to try them. Especially when we were given a stamp card! Come by-try something new and say bonjour (or in our case bonsoir) to the very nice brother and sister running the shop!

    Grand opening day!
    Therese H.

    The foodie scene in Hawaii Kai is heating up with a ton of new restaurants opening up, including this new Belgian waffle place that has taken over the space formerly occupied by Sophie's Pizza! They held their grand opening on Saturday, March 18, and offered 500 free waffles to those coming to help them celebrate. You could purchase waffles, they were just doing the free samples - you can begin purchasing the waffles with the variety of toppings starting tomorrow. Next week they will begin offering their smoothies, and then you can purchase the savory waffles starting April one. What makes these waffles special? At first bite you'll wanna leggo those Eggos forever - a brioche dough (Flown, In. From. France) with coconut margarine makes for a really fluffy, caramelized interior. Cannot wait to try the savory waffles!!

    Jo V.

    Nice ambience, nice people. Unfortunately, the liege waffles lack the traditional sugary crispy deliciousness of Belgian liege waffles. Though freshly made as I observed, the final waffle is soggy and lacks flavor. Super disappointing, especially after driving from north shore.

    Authentic liege waffle
    Mel K.

    Saw this place when I went to return an Amazon package to the UPS store. It's a cute little shop next to Zippys, right near the marina. At first we were confused because the sign said they were closed but people were inside and we weren't sure whether they worked there or not. Luckily an employee walked in and flipped the sign and we followed her in. The smell of freshly cooked waffles hit us and we took a moment to study the menu. There were lots of toppings to choose from, even a few savory options. Because we'd never tried these (I mean we have but never fresh ones) we decided to try the authentic version with no adornments. You can ask for preferred cooking time so I asked for extra crispy. There was seating inside as well as outside but because it was a bit warm we chose to sit inside. There was a small wait but that's because the waffles are made to order. When we finally got ours, it was warm and smelled delicious. I see a couple reviews who think these are the Brussels style waffles like Julian's but these are Liege waffles people. They're denser and studded with Pearl sugar which creates a nice sweet crunch while eating. And I must say these are absolutely delicious! They were crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside. Tbh these needed nothing added to them. The Pearl sugar inside gave them a nice sweet touch and you can actually taste a bit of the fermentation of the dough. Not too sweet which I prefer. The workers were very nice, especially the woman at the register who was nice enough to teach my sister how to pronounce the name of the store lol. Only downside is that they're on the east side and I no longer live out there. I will be making more trips that way to enjoy these waffles!! Liege waffles that aren't prepackaged. Love it!

    1.) The Authentic - Choc' in & Spread of the moment (Chocolate Whipped Cream), Fruit Loops
    Bea G.

    LOVE this shop! Delicious waffles & amazing service. The owner is so very kind and is willing to explain how things work if you are a first time customer. The options for sweet or savory waffles makes for great diversity. You can go there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack! We have tried both the sweet and the savory and everything is delicious.... Don't pass this spot up, come and eat!!!! Our last order: 1.) The Authentic - Choc' in & Spread of the moment, Fruit Loops 2.) The Authentic - Maple Syrup, Cinnamon Sugar, Fresh Bananas on the side 3.) The Frenchie Drinks: Hawaiian Sun, Milk Box TOTAL $38.74 (Pre-Tax; $37.00)

    Waffle w/ Nutella, homemade Oreo swirl w/ oreo  crumbles.

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    Delicious! Waffles are made to order from scratch. They have both sweet and savory waffles. Service was fast and friendly.

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    To call the food AMAZING would be an understatement!!! The atmosphere is quaint but so inviting…read more The entire staff just desired to serve and care for us during our time; explaining the locally sourced honey wine, the in-house made ketchups and jams. You could really taste the difference. We thought the candied bacon was a little expensive until we tried it. So yes, spend the extra few bucks and get the bacon & the ketchup! The Wagyu burger was one of the best I've ever had! I added some Swiss and requested just a little blue cheese instead of their normal amount.

    Ok, went here on a whim because we didn't want to drive all the way out to Kailua for brunch and we…read morereally didn't want to wait in long lines. It was empty when we got there, it was when it just opened at 9. The menu looked incredible and the ambience was really nice, very quaint farm-chic wood everywhere warm vibes. We got the Crepe Forestiere, Banana Crepes, Wagyu Burger, Açaí Bowl, hot chocolate, and the espresso martini. First, the Crepe Forestiere was sooo delicious. The crepe was crunchy underneath a healthy amount of arugula, over easy egg with perfectly runny yolk, and Gruyère cheese. It was so good and well-balanced flavor and texture-wise AND you don't feel guilty eating it. The Wagyu Burger came with mixed reviews. My 3yo and I loved it. Hubby was not a huge fan. The key thing is that it is super blue-cheesy, which I absolutely loved (my new obsession is blue cheese on burgers...I can't resist!). However, if you're not a blue cheese person like my hubby, I would skip it. The banana crepes were so well made, with the crepes crunchy on the edges hut nice and soft in the middle. They used dark chocolate which paired perfectly well with the sweet bananas, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. Simple enough but elevated and my 9yo essentially finished a whole plate (with 2 crepes) by herself! The Açaí bowl was from Blue Hawaii, which you can't really ever go wrong with. We added some coconut shreds which made it perfect. The hot chocolates were not on the menu but they were so good. It tasted like they used actual drinking chocolate based on the flavor and the texture, and not Hershey's or a packaged variety. My daughter said it was the best hot chocolate she's ever had, and she's had quite a bit. It reminded me of the hot chocolate my grandpa used to make us in the Philippines from these hard chocolate balls called tablea that you had to use a batirol (traditional hand-turned wooden whisk) to dissolve and froth the chocolate. It had a nice slightly gritty texture in a positive way. Anyway, it was quite nostalgic and hubby and I agreed with her that it was definitely a phenomenal hot chocolate. The espresso martini was pure coffee, which is good, and it was smooth, although I like mine to have an almost creamy texture, like nitro coffee. Needless to say, I drank the whole thing. A special bonus were the potato Mille Feuille that came with the fries and their signature Farmhouse "ketchup" and I put it in quotation marks because it was more of a demi glacé, with a very thin texture and it did not taste anything like ketchup. It was really good though and was perfect for dipping the potatoes and the burger in. The service was also great. They were nice and attentive and always came over with a smile. And they made the hot chocolate for us off-menu. Needless to say, I think we've found our new favorite brunch spot without having to trek all the way to Kailua. Really happy we came and looking forward to going back. P. S. By the time we left about an hour and a half later, the place was completely packed and busy, so I guess a pro tip would be to try and get there early.

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    Farmhouse Cafe - Beignets with strawberry sauce

    Beignets with strawberry sauce

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    Michel's At The Colony Surf - Seafood Cippino

    Michel's At The Colony Surf

    4.1(894 reviews)
    7.6 mi
    $$$$

    Our first visit to Michel's was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the valet…read moreattendant was friendly and welcoming, setting the tone for a wonderful evening. We were seated at a beautiful table overlooking the ocean, providing the perfect setting to enjoy the sunset. Our server was warm, professional, and attentive throughout the evening. She introduced herself, presented the drink menu, and after we ordered a bottle of Evian and a ginger beer, we were served Lovash bread and pesto butter. She carefully explained the menu and reviewed the evening's specials before our meal began. The lobster bisque, prepared tableside, was both entertaining and delicious. My crusted onion soup was equally outstanding. Between courses, we were served a refreshing sorbet intermezzo. For the main course, I enjoyed the filet mignon with lobster tail, both cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. My guest couldn't stop talking about how incredible the Duck à l'Orange was. We finished the evening with Michel's famous chocolate soufflé, which was the perfect ending to an outstanding meal. From the impeccable service and elegant ambiance to the breathtaking ocean views and spectacular sunset, Michel's exceeded our expectations in every way. It was a memorable dining experience, and we look forward to returning.

    We visited Michel's to celebrate the 24th anniversary of our salon, a very special occasion for all…read moreof us. The food was excellent, and we had been looking forward to spending this important evening there. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed by the service from our main server, an experienced gentleman who was wearing a mask. Throughout the evening, his manner felt pushy and intimidating rather than welcoming. Each time he approached our table, he often had both hands in his pockets, and at times seemed to gesture or direct us with his chin. We were genuinely surprised by such a casual and dismissive manner of service at a restaurant of this level. We are Japanese. I have lived in Hawaii for 10 years, and some members of our group have lived here for as long as 25 years. I cannot know whether we were assumed to be tourists or whether that had anything to do with the way we were treated, but the experience did leave us wondering. To be fair, the two younger servers who assisted us later were very polite, attentive, and professional. We genuinely appreciated their service and wished they had been taking care of our table throughout the evening. We also work in the service industry, so we understand that everyone can have an off day. However, professionalism, basic courtesy, and the way guests are made to feel are an important part of the dining experience, especially when celebrating a meaningful occasion. The food was excellent, which makes this experience even more disappointing. What should have been a wonderful memory of our salon's 24th anniversary unfortunately became a very disappointing one. Sadly, after this experience, we do not see ourselves returning to Michel's while we live in Hawaii.

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    Michel's At The Colony Surf - Tableside bananas foster!

    Tableside bananas foster!

    Michel's At The Colony Surf - Gelato: Dark Giandui Hazelnut Chocolate + Tahitian Vanilla

    Gelato: Dark Giandui Hazelnut Chocolate + Tahitian Vanilla

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    natuRe waikiki - Heart of palm

    natuRe waikiki

    4.4(239 reviews)
    7.8 miWaikiki
    $$$$

    Celebrated my birthday with an incredible dinner for 1 at natuRe waikiki :)…read more I chose to sit at the Chef's Table; and I'd say it was the best seat in the house. I got to see how the dishes were prepared. I was also delighted that I got to chat with the chefs-- asking me what I think about the food and explaining the techniques they used to pull off the dishes. Although I was dining solo, I did not feel alone. The ambiance was really nice and classy. Travis, the server for the evening, is very knowledgeable about each dish. I really appreciated the way he explained everything, and how everyone in the team was attentive to our needs. I love food and I'm very interested with the techniques and execution. I ordered the Hale Tasting Menu, and every dish was amazing to say the least: * Venison Tart & Shrimp Toast: perfect balance of savory and sweet, great palate cleanser * Ahi Poke & Eggplant: one of my favorites! The sweetness of the eggplant combined with the ahi poke and tomatoes were so good * Abalone Risotto: another personal favorite, I couldn't get enough of the sauce which was made from the abalone liver. Really nice consistency of texture from the heart of palm and abalone. * Sourdough with Ogo Butter: they make their sourdough in house. Travis suggested that I dip the sourdough on the Abalone Risotto sauce and it did not disappoint. * Ayu Galette: familiar textures and tastes so I really enjoyed it too, love the saltiness from the ayu * Kona Kampachi Poele: fish was crispy on the outside but juicy inside, and the ginger/lemon sauce was a great complement * Kiawe Filet Mignon: cooked medium rare, really enjoyed the 4 different sauces/salts I can mix and match with the flavors * Mango/Islander Sake Granita: shaved ice made with sake. Awesome combination with sweetness of fruits and ice cream Chef Kaisei learned it was my birthday so I got a birthday plate :) I really appreciated the surprise. Mahalo for this unforgettable evening. I'll definitely come back with my loved ones next time!

    I wish I had made it in time for their tasting menu, but the food was still really good!…read more The Pincho with local papaya and prosciutto was such an interesting combination of flavors. I loved the oysters--the sauce complemented them perfectly and made them even better. The risotto was yummy, and the kiawe filet mignon was definitely one of my favorites. It was so tender, juicy, and cooked nicely. Such a cute little spot tucked away in Waikiki. It can be easy to miss if you don't know it's there, but definitely worth checking out. And bonus--they validate parking!

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    natuRe waikiki - Charcoal battered heart of palm beignet

    Charcoal battered heart of palm beignet

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    Duc's Bistro - Mini creme brûlée

    Duc's Bistro

    4.5(436 reviews)
    10.4 miChinatown
    $$$

    Great atmosphere here. Family owned and ran, they took their time explaining the menu and giving…read morerecommendations. We got a handful of items off the menu. Standouts were the scallop in curry (special) and eggplant. Will be back!

    Blast from the past! Have not been to Duc's Bistro in maybe... 10 years? maybe more!!!! I…read moreremember well the food being outstanding and the service was more than what I had then expected.... Here is my story: Located in the same place for 35 years plus. Duc opened his restaurant in the 1980's. Duc's Bistro is one of the original ethnic Vietnamese restaurants who opened in the 1980's and still continues to serve our community. Do not leave without bidding aloha to Duc who today is in the kitchen with his wife who both prepares all the food. His son now runs the front of the house along with staffers who have been there for years on end. The food is French Vietnamese. Of their slim clear concise menu, my favorite is their Roast Pork and Duck Pate. While all the dishes are good, those two stand out for me. And be sure you save room for their desserts. Their dishes are prepared and served such that if you choose to dine "family style" you have definitely sat at the right Establishment. The location remains the same. First Establishment on the westside of MaunaKea and Beretania Streets. Validated parking if you can get a staff in the lot across the street from Duc's. Bright Pink and Green Neon Sign for Duc's Bistro. You cannot miss it! Full bar or $25 corkage if you bring your own wine. Soft drinks and Vietnamese Hot or Cold coffee available also. Price point is approximately $50 per head from start to finish. Plan to have a meal there! You will not be disappointed.

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    Duc's Bistro - Vanilla creme brulee and affogatto

    Vanilla creme brulee and affogatto

    Duc's Bistro - Peppercorn prawns (Tom Rang Muoi).....32 Large Tiger Prawns sautéed with red sea salt and roasted black pepper

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    Peppercorn prawns (Tom Rang Muoi).....32 Large Tiger Prawns sautéed with red sea salt and roasted black pepper

    El Cielo - Bacon wrapped dates w/ bleu cheese

    El Cielo

    4.6(265 reviews)
    8.0 miWaikiki
    $$$

    Review 33 (2026) We…read morelove El Cielo. This was the third time to come and eat. The first time we came, we didn't know what to order for Spain Foods. I have no idea of any menu. We ordered Seafood Paella, Mushrooms appetizer. The second time we added different menu. Seafood Paella, added Shrimp Ajillo with fresh homemade bread, Arugula beets salad. The third time ( this time ) we added another different menu. The more we come, the more we can try new menu and enjoy new tastes. Honestly El Cielo, all menu we tried even wine and draft beers, were top class, I love to nominate as the best restaurant in Hawaii. I am so glad I found the great restaurant, I was seeking for. Prices were not bad, as inflation everything costs are so expensive nowadays. Everywhere!! Their services are great too. If I live close by I would go El Cielo once or twice a week. Thank you so much. I will love to come back soon again.

    Small restaurant with very small daringly open kitchen. Food is delicious. Mostly Spanish with a…read moretiny teensy touch of French-Japanese. Bread is delicate. Mont Blanc dessert was divine. Jamon iberico was delicioussssss melt in your mouth yummy. We ordered pollo paella and seafood paella. The pollo paella was perfectly cooked. The seafood was perfectly cooked but the "rice" in the seafood paella was JUST a touch undercooked. Probably needed a couple minutes more. Still very yummy. The dock for minus 1 star is because it is HOT in the dining room. So hot. Very very hot and uncomfortable. Stuffy and felt like we couldn't breathe. We were put in a small table in a corner that had barely air conditioning cooling. Otherwise, try it! Got our Spanish food fix. Empanada, jamon Iberico, and paella.

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    El Cielo - Gorgeous setting

    Gorgeous setting

    El Cielo - Octopus ala Gallega

    Octopus ala Gallega

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    Paris Hawaii - Seasonal Course

    Paris Hawaii

    4.5(30 reviews)
    10.2 miDowntown

    I will talk about the exquisite food a little later; but first, THE SERVICE. You will not find…read moreservice anywhere in Hawaii like the service you get at Paris Hawaii. We had recently returned from a trip to Japan, and the service at Paris Hawaii felt like the Michelin star restaurants we dined at in Kyoto. Every staff member was so polite, attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and most of all- welcoming! The feeling of walking into this restaurant is that they really want you there. So hospitable without an ounce of the stuffiness and stiffness you find at many restaurants of this caliber. The food: Every plate was so thoughtfully curated. Every ingredient served a purpose. Every component designed to add texture, flavor, and tiny unexpected surprises. My wife's favorite course was the chilled sweet corn soup with a milk foam. She said it reminded her of her childhood. Mine was the poached salmon with stone fruit in a mushroom consommé. But all were exquisite. The wine list was fantastic and the atmosphere clean and modern with an open kitchen concept. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

    I've had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday at Paris Hawaii twice now - last year and this…read moreyear. Though I have to admit that this year's May menu wasn't quite as amazing as last year's, we still had an incredible experience from the service to the ambiance. It's island-French fusion with a seasonal prix fixe menu, and we were honestly a little skeptical since fusion cuisine usually misses the mark for us. But this turned out so well, and the ingredients complemented each other perfectly. The interior is minimal yet sophisticated, and the thoughtful details, from the lighting to the dishware, really stood out to us. They know how to make birthdays feel special, so it's definitely a go-to spot for celebrations.

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    Paris Hawaii - Restaurant exterior

    Restaurant exterior

    Paris Hawaii - Seasonal Course

    Seasonal Course

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