Nice boogie-casual spot at the Ritz. Service is good. Ambiance is relaxed. Food is good but portions are small. We had a some apps - cheese board, bread/biscuits and libations. Main courses were Kona kanpachi and steak (not pictured). Steak was ok; Kanpachi is better. Drinks were good - as expected for this kind of establishment. Best part is the piano bar. Definitely changes the ambiance. Grant (piano player) was excellent. Will come back and try their fried chicken. However, the piano bar alone is enough reason for me to come back. Maybe my new fav spot at Waikiki... read more

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Chose Solera to celebrate my close friend's 90th birthday. Delilah was very knowledgeable about the wine pairing. Her recommendation was an excellent compliment to the Chef's Favorite Menu. She made the experience of our first visit to Salera very memorable. Preston stopped by our table to make sure the service was to our satisfaction. All in all, we highly recommend Solera, and look forward to our next visit. The ambiance was perfect for the occasion. Good food, great service by Delilah and Preston, and wonderful view. read more

Solera - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It was nice to start my wife's birthday celebration for breakfast here. Very nice place with a pretty good view. The staff made sure they kept recognizing her birthday throughout the entire time we were there. The food was very good and it was just a very chill and nice time we spent together there. read more

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I ate here twice over the weekend: happy hour for drinks and appetizers, then again for Sunday breakfast. I was staying at the Ritz. Happy Hour: 4/5 We sat at the bar; the place was pretty empty. We ordered drinks and three appetizers. The food was good enough but I wouldn't go back. It was just fine. Service was also just fine, nothing special. Breakfast: 2/5 This was not good. The worst service I've had in a long time, and shockingly at a Ritz. We were sat, then it took over 30 min to get tap water and coffee. I asked our server for coffee three times and didn't get it until the food arrived. I got the American Breakfast for $40 and it was cold. Not room temp, but cold. I also got a side salad without dressing. It was all edible but nothing was good. The service was so bad that it wasn't even worth notifying the server. As we were leaving the restaurant, the bar was stacked with dirty dishes from tables, as if the bussers were collecting them at the entrance. It looked dirty and gross. Overall though, the lack of service was terrible. read more

Don't ever come here if you're hungry. Spend a minimum $90 per person (food was gross, in tiny portions) just to go to McDonalds afterwards.

Ambiance hands down is amazing. The service is fantastic. And conceptually, the food is appealing. However, the evening we attended, the food execution was just off. Some of the dishes lacked flavor. That said, the things we enjoyed were the grougeres, frog legs, lobster claw app, and the special pumpkin mochi bar made for Thanksgiving. read more

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What a refreshing dining experience. For me, EXPERIENCE is what seems to set dining apart. Our server was the consummate pro... Delilah displayed the subtle fine art of service - delightfully authentic, and knowledgable . The meal was locally sourced featuring original and delicate regional flavors. Ordered the caesar salad, paired with light Rose (suggested by Delilah) and Koji Marinated Vegetables: kabocha squash, japanese eggplant, carrot, puna gardens heart of palm, local watercress, beluga lentils. Yum! One refinement possibility: improve live music selection. IMHO did not complement the environment. For locals: 4 hour validated parking, late night happy hour 8-10, inspiring artful interior design. Another tip: try Quiora on the same Lobby level, which was also exceptional. Preston, the manager was attentive, kind, and professional. Will be back often. Too easy!! read more

La vie! Merveilleuse! Le café est la meilleure partie.Un personnel aimable. Le stationnement est facile, ils proposent un service de voiturier à travers l'hôtel et c'est gratuit. Le petit-déjeuner était fantastique. I enjoyed myself at La vie, the food was great. It came out beautifully and the staff were incredibly friendly. They know the menu in and out. For brunch it's a seasonal menu so it changes fairly often, and if you're not a local this is a fun menu to come back and experience. The views are beautiful and it's located in a higher end hotel so you have a lot of career restaurant staff who really know how to make you feel like a princess. Parking is easy as they validate it through the hotel. Truly the best part is the coffee. They have the best coffee in downtown! read more

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We did the tasting menu and everything was delicious! The highlight was the steak obviously LOL Loved the live piano!!

Turkey club and smash burger was delicious for lunch. Food came out in a timely manner.

Spectaculour service and very delicious food. Sam was the best server ever and was very attentive! The tasting menu was lovely! We loved the service, food, ambiance, and view! Definitely will be back again soon! read more

Formerly La Vie, we enjoyed the new menu The sea food tower with caviar, extra lobster, crab salad & jumbo shrimp was fresh & plentiful while the wagyu was buttery rich. The rasberry gateaux was delish & refreshing. Mahalo! read more

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The $85 pre fixe menu is worth it. If you want a la carte you can sit at the bar but dining room is reserved for pre fixe. Three course are delicious and generous portions. I went with the tuna, kanpachi and basque cheesecake. Outdoor ambiance with a nice view. Manhattan was delicious the scotch and sake cocktail not quite for me. Impeccable service as you expect from the Ritz. Grant the piano player is a legend. Plays classics and tosses in Radiohead. read more

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Excellent service, delicious food!! We did the bar room, great pianist playing in the background, was a nice environment to enjoy our meal. Pros- service was great! Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Food was delicious.... All ala carte, so we were able to try the things we wanted, versus the pre-fix option. The steak and mashed potatoes were my favorite. I wanted to lick the bowl of mashed potatoes clean - yes, they were that tasty! Super creamy and buttery... mmmmm! Steak was also addicting, the Demi-glaze had super rich flavor. Oh, and very tasty cocktails as well.... Cons- it's pricey no matter which option you go with (bar room/ala carte, or pre-fix/main dining room), but we each enjoyed our meal very much. It was a splurge that we felt was worth it! Oh, for dessert, we all thought the caramel pot de creme was the standout, the cake was good, but a little heavy on the rose flavor for our taste. We did not try the fruit parfait... It was a fun night out and I would recommend La Vie for a special night out for sure! read more

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A beautiful experience, with gorgeous views, kind and attentive service (thank you Crystal!), and a scrumptious meal from start to finish. The Johnny Cake with caviar, egg and honey foam was my personal favorite bite of the night, but it was all amazing! read more

My husband and I recently celebrated his birthday here, and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant offers a celebration package, for purchase, that includes: a personalized menu, personalized greeting card, personalized dessert plate, and a fresh lei with flowers or colors of your choice. Every detail made the experience even more special, and my husband loved it! BTW, the lei wasn't a simple orchid lei, but was a beautiful orchid and double tuberose lei that was fresh and smelled amazing. Service - While the restaurant wasn't very busy, our server, Sam, was great! He was very attentive, offered great recommendations and was very funny and personable. View & Ambiance - It's an open air restaurant, and while you aren't overlooking the ocean, the view was still lovely. Next time, we hope to come at sunset. There was also a live piano player, which was one of our highlights of the night. He played Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and more. He even played an Adele song upon my request. My husband and I had a good time trying to guess each song he was playing throughout the night. Food & Drinks - now, the food was delicious, but there were just small things missing in the execution, which is why I had to drop a star. The house chips were inconsistently fried; some were crisper and other pieces were light colored and a little soft. I got the seafood risotto, and the risotto grains could have been cooked a little more, as the texture was just undergone and there wasn't much flavor too it as I was expecting. Lastly, my husband ordered a sazarac and it was missing its orange twist. I know it sounds really nitpicky, and if I could I'd give half a star back because the overall experience was fantastic. But, this restaurant is owned by the same company as Hy's Steakhouse, and it was quite expensive. However, I still look forward to dining here again and recommending this place for future special occasions! read more

My husband and I come here regularly and sit in the bar area for cocktails, food and to enjoy some of the best live piano you'll hear anywhere, particularly on Tuesday & Wednesday nights, when Grant plays. Cade & Ru are our bartenders -- charming, personable and very skilled at what they do. Their cocktails are made to perfection and with love. Their food is exquisitely prepared and service personal and kind. Under Waikiki evening skies, with the perfect cocktail in hand and the sound of the baby grand floating everywhere, this experience is one to treasure. One of Honolulu's hidden gems. read more

Had a great breakfast dine-in experience! The food was delicious and everything came out so quickly! Our waitress was very friendly. Overall, a really good start to the daydefinitely recommend! read more

Solera - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place was a total disappointment. We were looking for a fine dining experience but it turned out to be a very mediocre place. Service was substandard and very slow with no attention to details. I asked the waiter for bread and he said no bread. Then he said he will check with pastry chef and see what he can do. The seafood risotto was Luke warm and looked like it came out of microwave. The waiter was very polite but out of his league. Bottom line is the place is beautiful setting but the food and service is far from any fine dining experience. It is a shame that with ritz Carlton name behind it it will not survive with these kind of experience. read more

The service was amazing with friendly staff and a comfortable, but classy atmosphere. The food is amazing, some of the most delicious dishes that are easy to share family style. read more

Great food & outstanding service! Crystal was so attentive and friendly! The risotto was so good!

Great experience. Food and service was great. I believe her name was Kaia who helped us out. She help us navigate through the menu and gave us good suggestions. She speaks French as well so that was good too. The portions was just the right size to fill you. The view was great as well. read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at La Vie Restaurant in Waikiki, and it was truly a remarkable experience. The restaurant offers a pre-fixe menu priced at $119 or $139, and I opted for the Maison menu, which featured an array of delightful culinary creations. From the moment I stepped foot in the restaurant, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a sophisticated ambiance. The attentive staff made sure every detail was taken care of, enhancing the overall dining experience. The meal started with a collection of Amuses du jour, which were exquisite bite-sized appetizers bursting with flavors and unique combinations. Each amuse-bouche was a work of art, beautifully presented and crafted with precision. The highlight of my dining experience was the Sonoma Duck Roti course. The combination of the duck breast and berbere spice jus a orange dressing was exceptional. Throughout the meal, the chef showcased their culinary mastery, presenting each course with creativity and attention to detail. The ingredients used were of the highest quality, and the flavors were harmonious and well-balanced. The service at La Vie was impeccable. The staff members were knowledgeable, providing insightful descriptions of each dish. The pacing of the meal was also well-timed, allowing for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. While the pre-fixe menu may seem pricey, the quality of the ingredients, the artistry of the presentation, and the overall dining experience justify the cost. La Vie Restaurant is a true culinary gem in Waikiki, offering a dining experience that is worth every penny. We got lucky and was showered with the Friday night firework from Hilton Hawaiian Village. read more

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Located at the ritz! Valet parking. Restaurant is located in lobby so head over to the elevators and go up. Restaurant will be to the right and they had live piano music! Romantic ambiance and beautiful views. Two menus available: There is a regular set menu and a seasonal set menu. I opted for the regular and upgraded my main to A5 of course. Food quality was great! Love the wine by the glass selection. The Bordeaux was amazing. Espirit de Pavie 2016 bordeaux. read more

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Came here with my husband for our anniversary and Crystal، our lovely server, was very kind and patient with us, especially when we couldn't make up our minds on the drinks. Thank you so much! read more

Fantastic food and service. Sam was polite and very helpful. The food was delicious. The chefs prepared perfect meals. read more

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This was probably the worst fine dining experience I've ever had--and I dine out often, especially at higher-end restaurants. I've been to this location back when it was La Vie, and I never expected the level of service we received at Solera. We came just for Restaurant Week on a Saturday with a 7:30 PM reservation for a party of two. Right away, our server greeted us and asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. Those seemed to be the only options offered. My fiancée asked for "water," but tap water would have been perfectly fine. I ended up saying still, not expecting to be charged. I later saw other reviews mentioning that this is how they train their servers, but $13 a bottle is excessive for something we didn't actually want. We ordered drinks--the $33 Taittinger Champagne and the $19 "Poached Pear." My fiancée ended up ordering a few rounds of the Poached Pear throughout the meal. When taking our food order, my fiancée ordered the $210 caviar, $42 oysters, $24 poke, the $110 "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu," and two sides: the $15 Wagyu Potato and $15 Mushrooms. When it was my turn to order, I tried to order the Restaurant Week prix fixe menu. The server then told me that all guests at a table must order the Restaurant Week menu--something he never mentioned earlier. I asked whether the kitchen could make an exception since my fiancée had already ordered so much, but he simply repeated that it was "their policy." This policy was not disclosed on OpenTable or on the Restaurant Week website. So, since we were required to order the same Restaurant Week menu, I ended up ordering the $110 "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu" and the $22 Johnny Cake. About 20-30 minutes later, our appetizers arrived. The server noticed the delay and checked on us, which I appreciated--kitchen delays happen and I wasn't bothered by that. However, after all the appetizers were served, someone came 5-8 minutes later with the whipped eggs, crème fraîche, and chives that are supposed to accompany the caviar. No idea how that was forgotten. About 15-20 minutes after that, the food runner brought out our "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu" entrees. Our table was completely covered with appetizer dishes--some of which we were still eating--and no one had come to clear them or reset the table with the proper utensils. We didn't even have steak knives. The food runner stood there holding our entrees with nowhere to set them, then took them back to get help clearing the table. While clearing, he tried to take the half-eaten caviar, and I had to tell him we were still working on it. When the steaks finally arrived, my "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu" was about 70-80% fat. I called the server over and told him that my steak was almost entirely fat. This is the part that really pushed me to write this review. Instead of looking at my plate first, he immediately replied, "Yes, this is Miyazaki Wagyu," as if explaining wagyu to someone who didn't know what it was. I told him I am fully aware that Miyazaki Wagyu is heavily marbled, but asked him to actually look at my plate. Once he saw that nearly the entire cut was inedible fat, he acknowledged the issue and took it back to the kitchen. I really should have taken a photo. The manager came over, apologized, and offered a replacement entrée, which I politely declined. At that point, I was done with the meal. I tried some of my fiancée's wagyu, which had some fat--as it should--but at least had edible portions. Honestly, I'm questioning whether what we were served was really "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu." I've had authentic A5 many times, and it always melts in your mouth. This did not. Normally, fine dining restaurants present a certificate of authenticity for Miyazaki Wagyu or display it somewhere in the dining room. Solera did neither. For comparison, I've had the A5 Wagyu at HY's, which is also part of G.Lion Hawaii, and that was proper A5 Wagyu--marbled, tender, and authentic. What we received at Solera was nothing like it. At the end of the meal, the server brought out complimentary desserts. Unfortunately, they were dry and not good at all--but since it was a gesture of apology, we accepted it. When the check arrived, the server told us he removed my wagyu and said he could "take off another appetizer," but he never actually did. It was a strange thing to say without following through. He should have adjusted the bill before presenting it, not after mentioning it to us. The final bill was $575.92 before tip, and we still left a 15% tip because no one was rude--just poorly trained and inattentive. But if Solera is going to charge fine dining prices, I expect fine dining service and quality. read more

I so enjoyed the delicious meal --- and Crystal's top notch service made it even better! I'll be coming back!

Celebrated my birthday at afterglow amazing burger and shaved ice. Great for a date or girls dinner! Love the free valet parking too.

This place was really amazing. My girlfriend and I were treated with excellent and prompt service. We ordered the Friends spread which had caviar, shrimp, oysters, and poke. We also ordered the flat iron steak. The sunset background was a great view! Delilah was our server read more

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I ordered the Bento Box breakfast (Japanese style breakfast). It had pan fried salmon, salad, pickles, tamago (egg), natto, papaya, rice, and miso soup. The price is $42. It was satisfying without being heavy. The coffee was good. Service was ok and I say ok because our server must've not put in our order for pancakes. After the food was served, she asked is there anything else? I said yes, the pancakes. She was quick to say "oh it's coming out soon". Well when she came to clear out our table, she grabbed the unused plates she originally gave us for the pancakes to share. I asked, don't we need these plates for the pancakes? She replied "what? You didn't get the pancakes yet"? That's when we told her to just cancel it. She proceeded to say she could order it to go. Someone in my party said no thank you to soggy pancakes lol. Just a tip, if all orders are out and one is missing (which is the fastest to cook) , just go to the kitchen and check on it. Don't assume its being cooked or go back to double check that you turned in the order. Five stars for the ambiance and view. There was also a nice breeze. They validate the valet parking so make sure to tip the valet! read more

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Solera is so lucky to have Marcos! He is very attentive, warm, and welcoming. And thank you to Cade for being a wonderful server as well! Thank you both for making this experience great. I will be recommending to everyone who is coming to Hawaii! read more

I was not planning on eating at the Ritz but once I walked by this gorgeous setting I had to stop for the view without even looking at the menu. I ordered the crab salad which was better than anything I ordered in Maryland last month and my server was divine. Highly recommend read more

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We came for breakfast as soon as they opened at 7am. The people who work here are super friendly and attentive. We ordered farmer's omelets ($31), loco moco ($32) and coffee ($9). It's 5 star hotel service and we really enjoyed the entire experience! read more

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the ambiance was so amazing! not too loud, nice live piano performance, etc. but for the price.... i wouldn't say the whole experience is worth it. don't get me wrong it was good! but i just feel like $90 for JUST a filet and pretty mediocre potatoes i wouldn't... i also got the Japanese sweet potatoes and charred broccoli as an extra side and i also feel like for the whole high end, nice restaurant vibe and feel, the Japanese sweet potatoes were kinda chard and dry. all the sides kinda seemed to not live up to how "high end" the restaurant seemed. don't get me wrong the filet was still delicious and the broccoli did taste good i just feel like they could've been better. the chimichurri was very very good though and added a lot to the meal. the beet salad was very fresh and delicious but still crazy to me that it is $30... kampachi was good too. oysters were very small for $12 each. and our poor waiter was just very young and i think waiting every table in the restaurant, but it kinda seemed like he was pretending to know more than he did. desserts were bad. sorry but they really lacked flavor and tasted complimentary (nothing special) we also waited very long for each dish so :/ read more

Solera - filet, chimichurri, parmesan potatoes, japanese potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Solera is a top choice for both breakfast. Summer and her crew provide outstanding customer service that is above and beyond. If you want to start your day right, Solera is the place to go. Chicken and waffles is our go to and top it off with a sparkling rose and you will be in heaven. The best view in the islands you get the perfect skyline view! Thank you Summer and crew for the best experience ever!! Mahalo!!! read more

Solera - Chicken and Waffles, and Salmon Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to La Vie with my husband for my birthday for dinner. Pictures I attached don't do the food service because of the lighting situation, but they were pretty good! We were initially concerned the portions would be small, but we read in their posts that the portions were adjusted. After the three courses, we definitely felt satiated. Not hungry, not too full-- just right!! I enjoyed the smoked kona kanpachi and the venison tartare dishes. My favorite was the Kulolo Crunch dessert. Kulolo with the chocolate, fruit, and sorbet all worked together pretty well. Have never had something like that before. Service was good! Our server and the staff were all attentive. read more

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Came here for Valentine's dinner with the hubby. This year we decided to meet up with friends to celebrate. We joined 2 other couples. We had reservations for 7 and we were seated promptly. We arrived to see the pretty sky as the sun just set. It is a beautiful open air space located at the Ritz Carlton Residences. We were given 2 different options for our prix fixe menu. I requested a vegetarian menu and I chose to dine off of the vegetarian menu. I had some allergies and dietary restrictions so the server had to go speak to the chef a few times to make sure I could order what I wanted. The server was sweet and was trying to be accommodating. It seemed as if they were short staffed, or they had the B team. We ordered some drinks to start. I ordered the honey honey drink. It was yummy and was served with a honeycomb. The drinks took a while to come out. Also their bread service was delayed. When they brought out the Amuse bouche they forgot my husband's, so we had to ask them to bring him one. It was light and refreshing and a good way to start off the meal. My meal began with a hearts of palm salad, followed by a beet salad, then the winter truffle which was the groups fave. It was a pumpkin spatzle with chanterelle mushrooms, in a gruyere cheese fondue. So delicious! Next was the ali'i mushroom dish and the meal ended with a blueberry earl grey tea infused tart. As far as the meal the food was tasty and the ingredients were fresh. My husband enjoyed his 5-course meal. He did mention that the big eye tuna tartare was just meh. His menu was $139 and mine was $119. We didn't get out of there until after 10. Overall it was a nice experience. The piano playing was a nice touch to the evening. The ladies were handed a red rose as we exited. I just wish the service was better. I was expecting much more from La Vie! read more

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We love the Ritz Carlton! It is our favorite breakfast place in Waikiki, but today was simply bad. My favorite dish, chicken and waffles, arrived cold...twice! Not only were the waffle and syrup cold, but the chicken tasted like it was cooked hours ago. It took at least 15 minutes for my husband to get his coffee. His "medium" burger on his moco loco was undeniably raw in the middle. I sent my first chicken waffle back and did not bother the second time around, Happily they did the right thing and took it off the bill. When we asked our server (who we loved!) what changed, along with the name change, she said there is a new chef. If this restaurant is truly overseen by a chef at breakfast time, the guy ought to apply for a job at Denny's! Very disappointed. Staff was obviously not happy and, as mentioned in an earlier review, the bar area, which you walk by on the way in and out, was stacked with dirty dishes from one end to the other ...yuck! read more

Food was amazing. Waiter was amazing...friendly...knowledgeable....answered all questions...was proactive at asking us if we had questions...explained every meal. Asked us how we were doing and if we needed anything. read more