Our first visit to Michel's was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the valet attendant 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. read more

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We visited Michel's to celebrate the 24th anniversary of our salon, a very special occasion for all of 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. read more

This is a management issue that needs to be recognized. As my previous review shows, I love this place! Still do and might come back, not on a holiday! Was coming on Valentine's so I booked it 4 weeks out as getting reservations is very hard on Waikiki. I was traveling and planned this well in advance. About 3 days out, they announced a set menu and that was all you could order! My wife and our friends were not able to eat what they offered. At 3 days to Valentine's, it was IMPOSSIBLE to book a replacement (I really tried) at this high quality anyway. I reached out to management, but of course, not much they could do. I understand the set menu on such a busy night. I do believe this needs to be advertised well in advance along with what will be served so customers can make the decision. read more

This was one of the best dining experiences we've had in Hawaii and will be back for more. The service was exceptional from start to finish. The staff remembered our names and struck the perfect balance between being attentive and giving us space to enjoy the evening. The waterfront views are nice and make for a perfect date night setting. Everything we ordered was fantastic, but the seafood platter truly stood out. It was easily the best seafood platter we've had to date and worth every penny. I rarely order dessert, but I'm glad we did here. The soufflé was incredible and the perfect way to end the meal. Between the food, service, and atmosphere, this is a place we'll definitely be returning to. Absolutely recommend! Note: if you want seaside seatings, you have to book months in advance. read more

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Great old school ambiance and service. Enjoy the table side preparation of soup and salad. One of the best sunset dining options in Waikiki. Food could improved a notch or two. Would like to see a more strict dress code, especially from men. No shorts or t-shirts please. read more

Went to Michel's for our anniversary and the food was amazing. We got Caesar Salad, which they made in front of us. We got the New York Steak and the dinner special for our main course. We ordered the coconut cheesecake for dessert and they also gave us a complimentary dessert. We were seated by the beach, which was kinda hot because the sun was beaming at us, but the sunset view was worth it! read more

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I booked a table at "the most romantic restaurant in Honolulu" as I didn't want to dine at Arancino at The Kahala or the Plumeria Beach House more than once each as Hoku's and The Veranda weren't open on Tuesday. I was seated at a table across from the tables adjacent to the window tables, but I had a beautiful view of the beach, looking Westward. I went with their Tasting Menu ($130), a five-course meal featuring some of their classic dishes. I added the Premium Wine Pairing ($80). The first dish was ahi tartare, an artful presentation of ahi chunks, topped with pesto, red pepper aioli, créme fraiche, and sturgeon caviar and three crisps. It was served with a glass of Veuve Clicquot, a wonderful pairing. Course two was Lobster Bisque Á la Michel's, served tableside, flamed in brandy. A 2022 Duckhorn Vineyards Chardonnay was a good, but not stellar match for the bisque. Course three was Michel's Caesar Salad, prepared tableside. It's one of the best Caesar salads I've had. It was paired with a 2023 Chateau D'Estoublon 'Roseblood', a very inexpensive, but refreshing rosé from Provence. I don't usually have wine with salad, so it wasn't important to me. An intermezzo of some kind of sorbet was the palate refresher. The main dish was Filet Mignon Rossini, a perfectly cooked filet topped with a generous piece of foie gras, truffle Madeira sauce, and mashed potatoes with haricot verts. It was served with a 2021 Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, surprisingly smooth for a youngish cab. Dessert was the Chocolate Decadence Cake, with raspberry coulis. I asked the server to omit the vanilla bean gelato. A glass of Graham's 20-year Tawny Port was the perfect finish to an excellent meal. It was a value too, at $269.90, including tip. Highly recommended! Rating: 4.75. read more

We had a truly beautiful dinner. Our waiter was so great, thank you Michael! Everything was tasty and enjoyable. They really took their time bringing out all our courses so we were able to enjoy time at dinner. Food is so good! read more

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I have been coming to Michels for over 50 years. My family ate there on occasion when we lived there and I always try to visit every time I come to the island. I came with a party of 9 and it was delicious as always. However this time I noticed there was very little lobster in the bisque and it tasted different (and not in a good way). The broth was brown and not the normal creamy pinkish color. They have also executed the cardinal sin for me. They are charging for refills of cokes and tea. A classy restaurant like this charging you $8 to refill your tea class just becomes gouging. A glass of iced tea probably cost the restaurant 8 cents to make. So petty!!! The ambiance is spectacular. The food was great minus the bisque. It is expensive and the view alone is one of the most spectacular on the island as it is if you are sitting on the beach watching the sunset. They just took it too far with the drinks. I still like the food but I will not be returning simply due to the refill fiasco. It makes me feel like they are taking advantage of me. I hope that markup on your non alcoholic drinks were worth it. You just lost a loyal customer of 50 years. read more

Exceptional experience and food. The view of the beach was beautiful. And my server was so kind that she felt like a friend. read more

Beautiful ambiance and an amazing view. This was my first time at Michel's and I had a great experience overall. If you're looking for a place with a gorgeous ocean view, attentive staff, and a true fine-dining atmosphere, this is definitely the spot. The food was delicious. I ordered the filet mignon and lobster. The steak was cooked perfectly to my liking, and the lobster was incredibly buttery and flavorful. Dessert was also a 10/10 and a great way to end the meal. The prices are what you would expect for fine dining, so be prepared for that. My only complaint was the wait time for the food, which was over an hour. Aside from that, everything else was excellent and made for a memorable experience. read more

This is one of my most favorite steak house and seafood restaurants to go to. Steaks are always made to perfection, the views of the ocean and sunset is priceless. You must make reservations, parking have valet service. Staffs here and just top notch, always going out of their way to make sure your night is going well. read more

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What began as a lovely evening to celebrate a special occasion turned into one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had in years. Our server repeatedly asked us at the very end of the night to recommend Michel's to our family and friends. This is my recommendation: If you're looking for good service and a true fine-dining experience, don't come here. The issue wasn't a lack of effort, it was that our server treated us as if we were an inconvenience. He would irritably pull back utensils if anyone moved, insist we remove menus from plates before pouring champagne, and correct us at every opportunity. He also unprompted boasted about his credentials, how he was recruited to Michel's, and his years in the industry. Unfortunately, we were not receiving the level of service he described. Our server was off-putting from the start; condescending, and with a corrective tone in both voice and manner. When our table asked if a salad could be split, he cut us off and said, "I will take your order, and your order only. Any accommodations can be made later." We were simply trying to order two Caesar salads split among four people. Despite this interaction, we gave him grace and expected he would return to handle the accommodation. He never did. We were left splitting our own salads and had to ask for extra plates. When we requested them, another server responded, "You should have told us. We would have split it for you." Although we were clearly celebrating a milestone, while not mandatory, restaurants of this caliber typically make at least a small effort to acknowledge special occasions. There was no warmth shown whatsoever aside from brief interactions with Michael, who was beyond excellent. Five stars to him. While the setting itself is elegant and the food was very good, the atmosphere at our table felt uncomfortable rather than celebratory. Delicious food and a nice view cannot make up for service that leaves guests feeling unwelcome. Mahalo, but no thank you. We will be recommending better restaurants to our friends and family. read more

Michel's At The Colony Surf - Helix Escargots Bourgogne - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Outstanding food and service. While on the expensive side, it was worth it. Did the tasting menu. Great poke, wonderful table side Caesar salad Hawaiian style with hearts of palm. Nice steak no rush windows were open overviewing the beach read more

Posting this in secrecy because I want to gatekeep this place. Gorgeous views, great food, great service, great cocktails, valet, feel fancy without breaking the bank. read more

Michel's At The Colony Surf - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Michele's was not as good as it should have been. Excellent location with nice view of the beach. (edit: forgot mention Maria's Smoked Old Fashioned, which was elegantly presented and, according to her, excellent). The Caesar Salad (prepared at the table) was one of the tastiest I have ever had, and very artistically and attractively made. The French Onion En Croute soup had a puff pastry on top rather than the standard bread/cheese. Congratulations on trying something different, but it really didn't work for me. And not quite enough cheese. Sort of bland. Maira (the Beautiful Italian) thought the Lobster Bisque was tasty but watery. She had the oyster appetizer for dinner and said it was fine, but thought the mint mignonette was an excellent touch. Our dinner companions said their main courses were "fine". I can't for the life of me remember what they had - I need to get to these reviews sooner! We had the coconut cheesecake and chocolate soufflé for desert and both were good, but nothing to write home about. Service was attentive and prompt - and of course entertaining with the caesar preparation. read more

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Outstanding meal with the beautiful warm view...our servers MaryAnn and Keeton just made our evening...Always smiling and very attentive...loved the lavosh and she gave me plenty...the duck l' orange egg soup was so cutely prepared but oh so much flavor...loved the cleansing sorbet was perfect...while our server Keeton was so attentive I got to know him and just can't wait til he becomes the waiter...he's gonna be so great! So we had a delicious onion soup and lobster bisque...our hostess flamed our lobster and it was quite the cool presentation...she's good! Our entrees were seafood bouillabaisse and salmon a with pasta...oh my goodness my salmon had a sauce to die for and the small teeny capers made the presentation beautiful. Best salmon I've had...so darn delicious! All the while we enjoyed sparkling water, sunset daiquiri, and sweetened plantation iced tea... We finished it off with our celebration and having presented the cherries jubilee...yum yum. As always we love seeing Phillip; he's a beautiful soul and is very personable. Also shot out to Kerwin who helped us with our car! Great night! read more

Michel's At The Colony Surf - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Absolutely outstanding in every way. We had a wonderful anniversary dinner tonight. The food was superb. The service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly- the server, the busboys -such sweet guys (the guy from our hometown (Chino Hills) and the guy who's training to be a fireman)- we loved chatting with you!! Lobster bisque was a beautiful experience, delicious duck and lobster tail!! Our waiter was the epitome of professionalism and the runner was lovely. Thank you for the special anniversary dessert. Everyone, including Kerwin (I hope I have your name right), who kept us company while waiting for our Uber, and gave us a quick history of the area, we appreciate you all! We'll be back!!! read more

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Michel's has been open for over 60 years (almost certainly a record for Honolulu), and still consistently rates 5 stars. Highly recommend dining after 8 PM - the place is not crowded, service is attentive, and the late night menu is a real bargain at $100 pp for three courses (regular menu still available if desired). Sommelier directed us to good wines by the glass and also some white port which was a very nice aperitif. read more

I had a terrible experience with Michel's and would not recommend them based on how this was handled. I purchased a nice bottle of wine for my dad and his wife's 10-year anniversary because I knew they were dining there. I triple-confirmed with the staff ahead of time that the bottle had been purchased, that it would be delivered to their table, and that the server would be aware of the arrangement. Not only was the message never relayed internally, but it created an incredibly awkward and embarrassing situation. The server apparently believed I had paid for the entire dinner rather than just the bottle of wine. My dad and his wife were under the impression that the whole meal had been taken care of. To make matters worse, the restaurant initially charged my card and then later canceled the charge. Instead of contacting me to clarify the situation, they called my dad after he and his wife had already left the restaurant to inform him that they still owed money and requested his credit card information over the phone to process the payment. Imagine celebrating your 10-year anniversary and then getting a call afterward saying you "forgot" to pay your bill. That is incredibly awkward and unacceptable. At no point did the restaurant proactively reach out to me... the person who coordinated and paid for the wine to explain the internal miscommunication. There was no accountability until I called to address it myself. Only then did they apologize and offer a future credit for them. What should have been a thoughtful anniversary gesture turned into an unnecessary embarrassment due to poor internal communication and lack of ownership. Extremely disappointing. read more

Tonight, Les and I are at Michel's for a romantic dinner, savoring oysters on the half shell, ahi tartare, escargot, and lobster bisque paired with Champagne. read more

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We had dinner reservations and were immediately brought to our table upon arrival. The view from our table was absolutely stunning! Our waiter brought lavash, garlic butter and water for everyone and gave us a few moments to review the beverage menu. After our beverages were brought to the table, we ordered the French Onion Soup and Double Ribeye for two. The soup was absolutely delicious! We loved the puff pastry that was baked on top of the soup dish. The ribeye steak was really flavorful and big enough to fill everyone! Of course we had to save room for dessert so we bagged our leftovers and ordered the Cherry Jubilee.. OMG! This has to be my favorite dessert here.. the sauce is to die for! Needless to say, the dessert was devoured and everyone left full and happy. I highly recommend this restaurant! We've had excellent service every time we've eaten here, and the food is consistently delicious. read more

Michel's At The Colony Surf - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The service is FLAWLESS. Ambiance is spectacular. Friday night fireworks hit the celebration right. and the food is fabulous. read more

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The food was fantastic! We tasted the freshest salads, steaks, and the crème brûlée was fantastic. Margo, our server, was the nicest person! The ambiance was romantic and had a great view. Definitely recommend! read more

Everything is always just right. Food, wine list, service, atmosphere, and location. Culinary delight at its finest! Always top of our list for past 25 years. read more

Michel's At The Colony Surf - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Returned again this year for my Birthday. The service was excellent and friendly as usual. The food was also excellent. I had the New York Strip and my husband had the Swordfish. My steak was perfect and the Swordfish also was great. The best thing was the soufflé, they only have Chocolate on the menu. They used to have Grand Marnier as well. I asked if they still would make it for me, and they did! This place is a throwback in all the best ways to fine French-style dining. read more

One of the best restaurants for a fancy date night! Came here for our anniversary dinner and we both loved it! Apparently we got lucky because the balcony view had been closed for a while and they had just reopened the sliding doors. The view was so pretty and we caught a great sunset! Now on to the food and drinks! I had the green flash which was super tasty! It was kinda a play on a pina colada and which I love. My boyfriend had the blue hummingbird which was poured table side over a purple ice cube which was pretty cool! We ordered the escargot and Caesar salad to share. I had the lobster bisque and my boyfriend had the French onion soup. Everything was great! The Caesar is prepared table side and you can really taste the garlic and anchovy paste in the dressing. They also put anchovy slices on top if you want (something my boyfriend really likes)! The lobster bisque is also served table side- the soup is already made but they flambé the lobster topper table side. Entree wise I had the filet with lobster which was delicious. Both were cooked perfectly- the lobster was so soft and tender! My boyfriend had the beef Wellington which he enjoyed. Our server also recommended doing the sauces on the side so the puff pastry stayed puffed which we appreciated! It also let him try the sauces separately. For dessert we had the bananas foster and they gave us a complementary white chocolate moose for our anniversary! The bananas fosters (& cherries jubilee) are prepared table side as well. Both deserts were great! And the ice cream for the bananas foster was kept frozen during the preparation so it wasn't all melted. Prices are kinda what you expect for a fine dining. I'd say it's worth going especially for special occasions. Service is great! Our server checked on us after a bite or two of every dish despite being busy with table side service for her other tables. They also try to come around when you use the restroom to fold your napkin (again if they aren't in the middle of table side). Parking wise we did valet but I believe you might be able to self park but just need to walk a little more. Since we were celebrating (and I'm not a huge fan of heels) we just did valet which you just drive up to the front! I'd definitely be back for another special occasion! read more

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TL;DR: Husband and I absolutely loved our 5th wedding anniversary dinner at Michel's last March for the amazing food, service, and sunset! My husband and I recently shared our 5th wedding anniversary dinner at the legendary Michel's at the Colony Surf. I wanted a restaurant a step above Roy's in ambiance, but with food still tasty and filling that we wouldn't regret spending a few Benjamins for. I chose Michel's for three reasons: 1. One of my Yelp Elite friends recently reviewed this restaurant. As someone who rarely does fine dining, she gave Michel's a pretty decent review. I'd rather take fine dining recommendations from personal contacts! 2. Lack of social media presence from those local Gen Z influencers initially made me wonder if Michel's would survive into our tenth wedding anniversary. I hope it does survive! 3. It is THE Michel's with THE sunset view that attracts celebrities and tourists...the same restaurant that's been operating since 1962. I honestly thought Michel's was going to be stuffy, quaint, dark and slow, but the service was great, the sunset was beautiful, and the food and wine were amazing. Tips to catch that sunset view: - Take Yelp Elite Peter N's advice: make early reservations, check sunset times for your reservation date, and set your reservation 30 minutes before sunset mid October-February, or 15 minutes before sunset the rest of the year. - Make a reservation 2-3 months in advance. Service was attentive, but efficient and not as slow as what my friend experienced. Perhaps it was because hubby and I had an early reservation, that we were just a party of 2, or that our order was simple--two orders of the prix fixe menu? Our prix fixe menu consisted of: 1. AHI TARTARE: Delicious and loved the local touch with wonton chips served on the side. It reminded me of eating ahi poke with wonton chips at the beach. 2. LOBSTER BISQUE A LA MICHEL'S: Prepared table side. The lobster bisque was definitely worth the hype. It's a classic for a reason. The brandy made a difference to the flavors of the bisque. 3. MICHEL's CAESAR SALAD: Another classic and also prepared table side. This is authentic Caesar salad! Hubby and I were apprehensive at the thought of consuming raw egg at first. Fortunately, a neighboring table also ordered the Caesar salad. We saw the table side server squeeze heaps of lemon juice, "cooking" the eggs. 4. FILET MIGNON ROSSINI: Thanks to Michel's I finally understand why filet mignon is sought after. The filet was tender and flavorful. My husband and I only ordered one drink from the wine pairing menu, and it had to be the one for the main course. The Cabernet Sauvignon complemented the filet mignon so well. Definitely, by this course, my husband and I felt like royalty and wished we were millionaires to eat like this often. 5. BELGIUM CHOCOLATE DECADENCE CAKE: I love that the cake batter was balled up and was the right texture..pretty unique! The raspberry coulis definitely matched the warm chocolate cake, and so did the vanilla bean gelato. It was a celebration of flavors and textures. Bonus: complimentary anniversary dessert which looked a tasted like a cheesecake mousse with a raspberry on top and a swoop of raspberry sauce. The dessert look simple and small, but it was decadent and filling. Keep in mind that because some of Michel's most popular items are prepared table side, involving cooking down alcohol (lobster bisque, bananas foster, cherries jubilee), your clothes will smell like one of these items, most especially the smell of lobster. I personally didn't mind because my husband and I smelled like we came from an excellent restaurant! Michel's has been serving Waikiki for over 60 years. May they last another 60! Thank you for an awesome 5th wedding anniversary celebration, Michel's staff! read more

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AVOID!!! They now have a fixed menu and charge $175 per person. We took friends there tonight, and regret it, having to apologize to them. The appetizers were interesting, but nothing special. The escargot had 2 snails??? The main course of fish was worse than what I have gotten in greasy spoon restaurants. The panna cotta was runny and far worse than what I make at home. Had the meal been $50, I would have considered it overpriced. At $175, it is simply ludicrous. :( read more

Couple of friends and I went there to celebrate 4th of July and had a wonderful time, including watching fireworks from our table in comfort. All our dishes were done perfectly and tasty, no complaints from anyone. I had the escargot and NY steak, shared desserts and many other items, all sooo good! It was the perfect evening to celebrate with good friends with good food. read more

Have been going to this restaurant since 1982 and always service and food has been good. went tonight, july 4th and ordered a bottle of wine which did not taste good. tried to let it air to see if it would get better but it did not. It tasted 'vinegary'. advised the server and she spoke to her 'manager' about it and the manager advised that there was nothing she could do about it. I have tasted this wine multiple times in other restaurants, and I know this was not up to par. Said that we should have not taken it after the first sip given when bottle was opened. However, that is not enough to tell the full taste. I had only drank a few sips from the glass and she said she could not do anything about it. The management needs to have a manager who is more conscientious about customer service and esp with someone who has been coming there for years should be a consideration. I think she needs to be replaced it the restaurant wants to keep its reputation intact. Very disappointed with the experience today. The other servers were good but unfortunately they had no say in the matter. I never finished the bottle or brought what was left over home. First time I have had to write such a negative review about an experience. So sad. read more

We've been coming here for years for major celebrations. It's always a wonderful experience. The lobster bisque has gone down substantially in quality. We don't drink. After discussing it with the manager, I understand it's a recent change that they charge for each glass of ice tea. I paid $36 for ICE TEA tonight. Totally unacceptable. They have lost us. read more

Michel's At The Colony Surf - I've paid $36 for ICE TEA tonight! That is totally unacceptable. - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing, unobstructed view of the water/sunset. Fancy, but not stuffy French-ish menu. Good service. It's definitely old school here. This was my first time at Michel's. I always thought it'd be way too expensive and snooty for my taste. But it was a family member's birthday, so we went out for sunset dinner. The meal is an ordeal. Each course is really a course and the entire dining experience took about 3 hours. Just keep that in mind if that's of any concern to you - or perhaps a perk! I enjoyed my experience, but this is 100% a spot for a very special occasion (at least for me). Things found on our table: catch of the day, NY steak, cioppino, caesar salads, the famous lobster bisque (it's a thing), French onion soup read more

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If you want to experience French style culinary delights make a reservation here. Expect a 2-3 hours service time to complete your meal. I highly recommend the table side Caesar salad the dressing is perfection. This time I also had the Beef Wellington closet to rare then mid rare. The sauce was amazing and it was cooked to perfection. The cherries jubilee was amazing excellent closing sweet delicacy. read more

Michel's At The Colony Surf - Beef Wellington - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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A true classic... First off, you cannot beat the location. Come early and go to the beach out front. What a wonderful view down into Waikiki. Once inside the dining experience takes you back. First class from your entrance to your exit. Menu items include all the great preparations of Caesar salad made from scratch at your table. Châteaubriand again carved at your table. Cherries, jubilee, bananas, Foster all done asa they were created to be served. Wait staff is top notch and very knowledgeable. The maître d' is also from another decade. Very accommodating and very happy to share the years of experience he has had at this iconic restaurant. read more

Michel's At The Colony Surf - Chateaubriand w/ Duchess potato's & vegetables - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Picked Michel's as our finest dining for this trip with a 5:45 reservation for sunset views. Arrived just in time for a perfect sunset. Just wish there weren't beach goers in front of windows in front of restaurant but couldn't help that. Just know (for you reading this and making your decisions) that there is a small beach in front and you will have beach goers in front of your view. But it is an amazing view. There are two menus to choose from: tasting and a la carte. We chose a la carte for the options. We haven't had a 'table side' Caesar salad in ages and let me tell you, Michael blew us away with this salad and our wonderful conversation. So much so, we asked to switch him to be our server. (In all honesty we didn't have a very good experience with our original server for multiple reasons, so being allowed to switch to Michael saved the day). Thank you Rhonda for helping us during our visit to Michel's, understanding and meeting our needs with the food and our server- we wouldn't have had such an amazing time celebrating our vacation. Food: again- table side Caesar salad was to die for with such fresh Parmesan cheese, perfect amounts of garlic and anchovy sauce (we skipped on the actual anchovies) and fresh lettuce. My man had originally ordered the NY Cafe De Paris Steak with a few substitutions of potatoes and asparagus - unfortunately the steak and vegetables were not cooked well. But they replaced them with an amazing filet and potatoes that were truly delicious. I had the Island Style Steamed Fish (sea bass this evening) - and while cooked perfectly I was disappointed in the flavor, it seemed very bland, I probably should have stuck with my gut and got filet and lobster. But the fish and everything on my plate were cooked perfectly. Additional person to point out- shout out to Jacob- I have never ever been at a restaurant where I have paid so much attention to who gave me (actually served me my food) as much as with Jacob. His attention to detail, explanation of the plate and what I was going to be eating, just blew me away. And I told him, I had too - he impressed me so much. {Jacob- if you're going to school for management / hospitality/ anything like this -- you are definitely going to have a great career because at a young age you get it. And you impressed us so much with just how you made us feel by explaining our food being served to us} so I wanted to personally thank you for that extra special touch that you had added to our experience this evening. Waiter: Michael you were an amazing waiter, attentive, funny and friendly person who we would greatly recommend and want again. Thank you for being so tentative and friendly and respectful with us. Manager: Rhonda thank you for listening to our concerns, and taking care of our needs as customers to ensure that we had a great experience. I would definitely recommend Michel's restaurant- hope you get Michael and Jacob (haha) at your table. I would go back and try the lobster bisque or French onion soup and the steak myself next time. read more

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We drove to Michel's and were greeted by the valet attendant who was outstanding. Very friendly. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly host -- she walked us to our table and pulled out both of our chairs and I just KNEW we would enjoy this experience. Our server Brandy introduced herself and recommended cocktails we should try. As we waited for our drinks, we enjoyed the views of the beach and the restaurant itself. The ambiance was so delightful we both couldn't stop smiling. Our drinks arrived and we toasted to taking our time and enjoying our evening. We ordered a cold seafood platter and two orders of oysters. DELICIOUS. The server's assistant (very shy girl, I think her name was Nehua? Something Hawaiian :,) sorry girl) was also very sweet and super attentive. We ordered our main dishes and some of them came with table side service. The Caesar salad, the lobster bisque and the banana flambé were all table side and I loved it because we got to enjoy our apps & drinks while watching a little show lol. Anyways-- Brandy and everyone else there is fantastic. Even when I was walking to the restroom, another attendant asked if I needed help locating it. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, great views and great service! read more

Michel's At The Colony Surf - View from our table :) - French Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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VERY SPECIAL place to dine and enjoy Hawaii. Ask for MaryAnn......she always makes the experience incredibly special. EVERYTHING is exceptional. You can't go wrong! read more

Located on the outskirts of Waikiki, this is one of my family's favorite place to go for celebrations, with oceanfront views of Waikiki. Free valet parking is provided by Elite, just don't provide to tip your valet guy at the end of the night. As for the service, always on point and attentive to your needs. Big shout out to Kai for providing us excellent service this evening. Also very cautious about nut allergies which I appreciated very much. Anything that you order on the menu, you can't go wrong. There are a few items that are served tableside like some of the salads, soups and desserts. And the mains come out from the kitchen out back. As for the restaurant itself, it feels like it pulls you back into time, when you get there, you'll see what I mean, especially the restrooms (actual hand towels, as opposed to only paper). But the servers vacuum and clean-up well in between table turns so it keeps its grandeur. And unbeknownst to me, we timed this perfectly to the Nagaoka fireworks that come once a year to the city. Our server opened up the windows, so we could get an even clearer view and it was the best way to end the night. Even without the fireworks, the windows are normally open on a good night, but it was windy and kept blowing out the table side fire service, so they closed it for safety reasons. Nevertheless, one of the few fine-dining French fusion restaurants left on island! read more

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We recently tried Michel's and were blown away. It felt a bit like we had stepped back in time when entered the restaurant but the service was the incredible. All of the waitstaff were kind and very helpful. The tableside presentation of the lobster bisque and Caesar salad was a very unique and cool touch. All of the food was delicious - I had the duck and it was possibly the best duck I've ever had. The cocktails were delicious and it was an overall incredible meal. I would highly recommend Michel's! read more

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