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Since I'm a fan of Hy's and Quiora, I had to check this place out as well, as all three are under the same company--and I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint. It's located at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach and is open from breakfast through dinner. The atmosphere is casual, and while there were quite a few children, it didn't feel chaotic at all, which I appreciated. That said, the jacuzzi right outside our table was bubbling pretty loudly, and I couldn't help but feel a bit like a fish in a tank at times. Our waiter was attentive and easily the hardest-working person in the restaurant (I wish I had caught his name!). There was some lingering chatter at the bar despite no customers seated there, so it took a while for us to get our first drinks. That initially worried me, but it ended up being the only hiccup. Our waiter acknowledged the delay and apologized, even though it clearly wasn't his fault. After that, the service flowed smoothly. We ordered the House Mai Tai and Hibiscus Margarita--both were excellent, well-balanced, and pleasantly strong. One thing to note: the menu had just changed that day, which caught us off guard since we had looked it up online the night before. It took us a bit longer to decide what to order because of that. We started with the Edamame Hummus, which unfortunately fell a bit flat--it could have used more seasoning or a bit of a kick, like the cumin you'd typically expect in hummus. Next were the Crispy Wings with wasabi yukari salt and a side of yuzu ranch, which were flavorful and enjoyable. The Garlic Seared Ahi was decent but not particularly memorable, and the portion felt a bit small for the price. Lastly, we had the B.A.A.L.T. Sandwich (featuring Nueske's bacon, ahi katsu, avocado, local greens, Kawamata tomatoes, and yuzu kosho aioli on marble rye). This was quite good overall, though the smokiness of the bacon was slightly overpowering. Overall, I had a great experience and was glad to check off all three restaurants under the same umbrella.
On a lovely Friday night at sunset, we dined on their patio and enjoyed lite bites before our next engagement. From the lobby floor, our table was situated nicely by the piano with an excellent view at sunset. About the same time as our dinner, was a festival going on, complete with marching band. Our Server was quite friendly and helpful. Delilah did a great job telling us about their specials. She ensured we knew about dessert too! We shared the seafood platter which included oysters, shrimp, poke, and caviar. The caviar was served with toast, creme fraische, chives, and egg. Would have been nice for the caviar to have an appropriate serving spoon but we managed. We also shared the flat iron Steak which was medium rare. It came with a nice steak sauce. Very tender and tasty but could have been served at a warner temperature. For dessert, we had a lovely dark chocolate and cookie dough bite with macadamia nuts. Additionally we had a yuzu and kalamansi bite in a delicate pastry shell. Don't forget Friday night fireworks! Great view from the patio dining. They even dim the lights for better viewing during the fireworks. Thank you for a lovely evening!
Located in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Waikiki. Outdoor restaurant, overlooking Waikiki- you'll see hotels and the Ocean. The tables face the ocean view. The atmosphere for brunch is very calm, peaceful, and relaxing. It's a quiet environment, not loud at all. Service is very good. Food is amazing. Definitely recommend the crab cake benedict. Loved everything about this meal. I got lucky and found street parking right by the hotel. Went for a bday brunch. It is pricey but worth it.
Solera is one of the many restaurants attached to the Ritz Carlton Residences in Waikiki that offers breakfast/brunch. If you're staying at the Ritz Carlton, you may have a breakfast credit that you can use here, but note that a 20% gratuity is included in the bill. The inside is nicely decorated and it's open air with a nice view of the horizon on all of the tables closest to the edge. At night you can catch an amazing sunset view with your dinner as it faces westward. The staff were all super polite and eager to accommodate any requests we had. They have a pretty vast menu offering traditional american breakfast, japanese bento box style breakfast, and some other classics with Hawaiian twists. Our group tried the Signature Lemon pancakes, Bento Box, Chicken & Waffles, Loco Moco and fruit plate. The lemon pancakes were super fluffy and included an ube coconut sauce which our group enjoyed. The bento box had an amazing piece of King Salmon that was grilled to perfection. It had crispy skin and a perfect amount of seasoning that paired well with the rice and salad. There was also some fresh papaya, miso soup, tamago and natto which were tasty side dishes. The loco moco had some fluffy rice with a nice sweet sauce on top of the meat and eggs. Our group really enjoyed this dish and recommend it. The chicken & waffles had crispy chicken with a sweet/spicy gochujang maple syrup that paired well with the waffle to absorb some of the spice. Overall really solid breakfast and we appreciated how kind the service was here.
Honestly impressed with my meal here. Came with my aunt and uncle and shared most of the dishes. To start, the ambiance of the restaurant is very nice since it overlooks Honolulu and the water. Really liked the open air concept. For appetizers, we got the johnny cornbread, chilled tofu, and strawberry and beet salad. The cornbread was a small portion but delicious, and the tofu was surprisingly flavorful. Wasn't a fan of the salad. I got the catch of the day, which was an amberjack. It was cooked so well and came on top of a yummy bed of squash. My aunt got the mushroom risotto. Now I normally don't like risotto but this one was so flavorful. I'd probably come back just for the risotto.
Service: Our server Victoria was really sweet and consistently checking in on us. The options of food she suggested were all on point. Food: I had the miso butterfish, and that was so yummy and melted in your mouth! My friend had the garlic crab noodles that was so tasty!!
At Solera, you get a meal/experience with a view! Everyone from the valet to the restaurant staff were all very kind and friendly as well. We went for breakfast at about 10:15am on a Sunday and it was very relaxed but beautiful. The restaurant is open air, with a beautiful view of the ocean in the distance. It was a nice, sunny day but not hot because the restaurant sits recessed into the hotel walls. The food was DELICIOUS. My partner had the set breakfast special and I got the Twice-Fried Korean-Style Chicken and Waffle at the recommendation of my excellent and personable server, Summer. I wasn't sure what to get and she had multiple good recommendations, like the chicken and waffles and even the drinks (I had mango juice). The Korean chicken and waffle was so delicious. It's a twist on chicken and waffles for breakfast and I'm so glad I tried it. The dishes are made with locally grown foods (I love local farm to table ingredients), and everything was so fresh. The Korean chicken was bursting with flavor and was nicely mixed with daikon and topped with some local greens and flower petals. The waffle was crispy and the sweetness of the syrup went well with the saltier/spicier chicken. I also got to try some of my partners fresh fruit and the banana bread pancake from his set menu too and it was SO GOOD. The pancake was a banana break pancake, topped with a Chantilly sauce and coconut flakes, and it was like a whole dessert in itself. I would definitely get this if it were added to the regular menu. Service was excellent here as well and our drinks never ran dry and our table was always cleared promptly of any empty dishes. Summer and all of the restaurant staff were always smiling, being very personable, and making sure we were tended to. Overall, I loved coming here and loved everything about Solera, from the food to the people!
Came here long ago when it was La Vie and it looks like they rebranded. They're located in the Ritz. The views from the restaurant is so scenic and perfect for a special occasion, especially at sunset. Overall, food was great. We started off with the cornbread - it had a lot going on but the flavors all blended well together. I don't know how else to describe it except for unique. Their steaks come with their crushed Parmesan's potatoes and a sauce, so it's really nice instead of the usual Ala carte menus you see at steakhouses. The steak was cooked perfectly and I loved the potatoes. I got the bordelaise and it was good but I definitely prefer the chimichurri. To round out the night, they have a dessert tray that they bring around and it's included in the meal. They had 3 types of desserts and you can choose to try some or all of it. I got one of each but my friend only wanted one type, so they gave her an extra piece of it. Service was super friendly and they were happy to answer our questions. Had a great experience!
First off, I thought the food was really, really good. The only thing better than the food was the service! I'm born and raised here but don't go into Waikiki too often. This was a nice treat for us, a leisurely Sunday brunch. Looked like there were some Ritz residents dining as well and it was a very relaxed vibe. I ordered the Mahalo Fest 2026 set menu which included fresh fruit, miso butterfish chazuke, and banana bread pancakes. SO glad I ordered that on the recommendation of our server, Summer. She also recommended the mango juice and that was excellent too. - Fresh fruit: your usual assortment with a yuzu syrup. The fruit was ice cold and super sweet. - Miso butterfish chazuke: butterfish was cooked perfectly. I'm pretty picky with fish since we can get it everywhere and I cook all kinds of fish at home. It had no bones, had a great color to it and was a good portion. It was on top white rice and you get tea poured table side into your bowl (thank you to Rubon, who was very friendly!) - Banana bread pancakes: wow. Would definitely order this by itself. I love banana bread so this was one of my faves. I highly recommend whatever specials they have, like the Mahalo Fest set that I had. Yes, you're paying a little more here but you're also paying for the service and view. It was so relaxing looking out into the blue sky and Waikiki beach skyline. We never had the chance to ask for anything because we always had our water and coffee refilled, new utensils after our entree, and our empty dishes were cleared immediately. Like everyone, we're on a budget but life is short so sometimes you have to treat yourself. Thank you to Summer and everyone else there, we'll definitely be back! The restaurant validates your parking if you park just to dine here which is nice, and the valet service was great. Helpful hint: the roundabout to park is inside the half roundabout you see from the street. You drive into and over the stone driveway (which looks like a sidewalk).
Wonderful!!! We were escorted by Quiora's Manager Preston (from dining there for dinner to Solera for dessert). The vibe here is upscale comfort with its open air and amazing views of Waikiki and ocean views at the Ritz Carlton. This is the perfect place to watch the Friday fireworks without the crowd and fuss of parking since valet service is available. Their menu is extensive with a fine list of well known brands of spirits. The menu is also filled with incredible cuisine we have yet to experience. Hubby loved that they had a six course Chef's Menu and would like to try it next time. Love the smooth music played by the cool pianist as you enter. It was very relaxing on a pau hana Friday evening. We were fortunate to have an incredible hostess Kira greet us and server Daniel who was attentive and sweet. Manager Marcus was friendly and kind as we wanted to earn our stamps to complete our Mahalo card. We definitely will come back for dinner with some friends. Tonight we had their famous Hashi-gori dessert which was light and flavorful-the pistachio and chocolate. Very airy like a Taiwanese shaved ice without the jellies. I had chamomile tea which paired well with our dessert. I wish I could share more but perhaps in my next review when we have a full meal and with friends & family. This is definitely a hidden gem that we will add to the G. Lion of restaurants (Hy's, Quiora, & Solera, and their lovely online bake shop)!
Opened in March 2025, a new dining concept from the owner of both Hy's Hawaii and Quora; a Hawaii regional cuisine steakhouse. It needs a lot of work. Across the board, dishes are under seasoned, over cooked, and poorly thought out. For example the "Cornbread Johnny cake", a sweetened corn meal pancake topped with equal portions of an egg mousse and whipped honey butter, dotted with caviar and micro greens. Warm. The first bite solid but due to the excess honey butter, the dish becomes too sweet. It overpowers the caviar. Eventually your tongue and roof of your mouth are greasy. Another example, "Seafood Koshikari Risotto", WTF? Shrimp and fish (they ran out of mussels) are cut into tiny pieces and cooked with well washed, starch free Koshikari rice in a seafood saffron broth that must have included oyster jus. The result is revolting. Extremely overcooked rubber bullets with soupy smelly, briny rice. Topping it with the wrong microgreen turns the entire dish bitter. The "Chilled Crab Salad" made of imitation crab (the only real crab it could have been is king crab body meat but this lacked crab flavor or any sweetness) for $45. One dimensional lacking seasoning. No taste of the supposed dill and citrus dressing. For overcooked and under seasoned, both the catch of the day, ono, and a roasted chicken served with charred black but still raw broccoli, fit the description. As for the complimentary dessert offerings; what happened to the sugar? Pass. The highlight of the entire meal, the "Hashi-gori". A take on the traditional Japanese kakigori. Ordered the mango. Outstanding. Powdery ice topped with a sauce made from pureed fresh mango and condensed milk studded with fresh mango. Wow and the only food item keeping the rating at two stars. Service is very good. Live piano music a nice touch. Extremely disappointing from a restaurant that has had its grand opening and an unfit dining option to offer to guests of a Ritz Carlton property.
Really serene and inviting place to have breakfast in Waikiki. Our server Summer was delightful and very kind, and service was prompt, didn't have to wait long at all for the food. Prices are definitely on the higher side but do keep in mind this restaurant is located in the Ritz Carlton Waikiki. I was staying a night there so I had the $80 AMEX FHR credit to spend, but still spent over that amount due to the already added gratuity. Overall, if I'm staying at the Ritz again I would definitely come back to dine here.
My husband made a reservation for my birthday dinner at Solera, and we had a great time last night! Our server, Delilah, was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable on the menu. Our table had a great view of the sunset, and we appreciated that they had shades to put down when it started pouring rain! We both had the chef's favorites menu, which was a five course meal. Each dish was very spaced out, and the experience took about two hours. My favorite dish was actually designed by our server and was an option to either add or upgrade the third course to. It was an oxtail pesto pasta with squash purée. It was an interesting combination of flavors, but it worked out so well! We thoroughly enjoyed each course. The johnnycake was actually the first time I enjoyed caviar, as I have not liked it in the past. There were a lot of dishes that sounded good on the menu, but I would definitely recommend the tasting menu!
2 years ago
5-Star Fine Dining at its best! If you ever want to experience fine dining, this is the place. Ambience, Service, Food and everything else you can think of, La Vie thought of it! My husband took me here for our 8th Wedding Anniversary dinner and it was a spectacular evening. Our server, Nick, was very knowledgeable about all of the dishes- like he knew everything, everything from where the ingredients were from, what inspired the chef to create it, to the textures, details and aroma of the individual dishes. He was a truly a food connoisseur himself! He knew everything about the drinks too. Thank you for recommending the sangria, it was the perfect cocktail for my sweet tooth! The staff provided excellent service, they all worked together to make sure no one missed a beat, everything fell in place at the right time. There's also a pianist to add to the ambience, he was so talented and played classic favorites, but I recognized some Ghibli melodies there too, amazing!!! It was one of the most romantic evening, Mahalo for making our dinner date that much more special, we will definitely be back again. read more
1 year ago
Life is Beautiful and Happy! We chose to celebrate our nearly five-decade-long wedding anniversary at La Vie Waikīkī because of its modern French cuisine, focus on local ingredients, and classy open-air space across from the Ritz-Carlton Waikīkī Beach's front desk. Their presentation of their three and 5-course menus is more modern and unique than most restaurants. Although the number of courses was set, we still had to choose a menu item from each course. Also, their open-air space appealed to us because we're still cautious about dining in enclosed restaurants that pose heightened COVID-19 transmission. Even before we arrived at the restaurant, the service at La Vie was outstanding. We set our reservations through the dining reservation service, Open Table, and promptly received online and live personal confirmation. I was impressed by their COVID-19 compliance practices and their concerns about any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Fortunately, both my husband and I are omnivores. We set our dinner reservation in time to peacefully enjoy the setting sun from the open-air space over pre-dinner cocktails and enjoy the cool breezes wafting through the restaurant. Jackson was our server for the evening. He was personable, knowledgeable, and attentive. He spoke highly about their chef, sommelier, and mixologist. Two other female service team members attended to us throughout our very paced dinner. We never felt rushed or needed to call out for assistance to any of the service members as they came around unobtrusively to inquire if we needed anything or if we wanted to provide feedback. My husband chose the 3-course menu, and I chose the 5-course menu so that we could share appetizers, entrées, and desserts. We also ordered cocktails (Old Fashioned & Toast To The Innkeeper) and wines by the glass (Domaine Chignard Beaujolais & Domaine de Pallus Cabernet Franc) with dinner. Still, because we drove to the restaurant instead of taking a ride-share, we limited our alcohol consumption. 3-Course Menu $99 - Chef Selection of Seafood Plateau - supplemental $39: langoustine, oysters, scallops, shrimp, and clam - Dry Aged Duck à l'orange: thumbulina carrot, lentils du puy, Ethiopian berbere spice - Honoka'a Chocolate Tart: miso salted caramel, candied hazelnut, and thyme chantilly cream 5-Course Menu $149 - Kona Abalone: Kaluga caviar, cauliflower vichyssoise, Maui sunflower oil - Smoked Ahi Provençale: cherry tomatoes, black olive, saffron aïoli - White Truffle Risotto: Ewa sweet corn, Wagyu beef lardon, tomme cheese fondue - Maui Nui Venison Loin: foie gras sauté, Huckleberry braised cabbage, mustard jus - Lychee Rose Gateau: white chocolate mousse, raspberry gelée, almond meringue We completed our paced, nearly 3-hour dinner with desserts, after dinner drink (hot buttered rum), and coffee. We felt comfortable and well-attended by every staff and service member while celebrating our special occasion. We'll surely return for their upcoming successive menu changes. read more
Nice restaurant for a dress up dinner date (dress varied from resort wear to slacks/button down shirt, LBD) Open air, no AC. The restaurant is at the Ritz Carlton Residences. Parking --drive on Kalakaua take a left on Kalaimoku. Take a right past the valet stand into the front desk area. The elevator area has a screen - select "restaurant." We arrived before opening, so we checked in and looked around the floor -the spa and pools shared the same floor. The entire restaurant from lounge to dining seating, faces the ocean. The host called us saying they were ready. We were the first guests to be seated in the restaurant area. We were seated in the back, against the wall, facing a wall. We asked to move to a table where we could face each other. They accommodated our request. After our arrival we noticed the other guests were seated ocean side first, then the middle row, and finally our area, against the wall. Next time I'd ask to sit closest to the ocean view. Per Jackson our servers suggestion, my friend and I decided to do the Three Course and the Chef's Selection Menus. This allowed us to sample every dish on the Chef's Selection Menu. The meal started with a plate of three types of bread and butter. All courses were small plates FIRST KONA ABALONE TARTARE--(sturgeon caviar, cauliflower vichyssoise, maui sunflower). Good recommend. Salty briny caviar, chewy pieces of abalone, tasty. SECOND CHOICE OF YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO - (cherry tomato. black olive. saffron aioli) Good--seared slices of ahi. CRISPY FROG LEGS - (garlic bread soup. escargot. roasted champignon) Really good, recommend Very tiny bite--of salty moist chicken like frog drumstick. We both liked it. THIRD ITALIAN WHITE TRUFFLE - (sweet corn risotto. matsutake mushroom. tomme cheese fondue) Our reaction--underwhelming. The risotto surprisingly lacked flavor. Perhaps that was to highlight the truffle. FOURTH . CHOICE OF MAUI VENISON + FOIE GRAS --(spiced red cabbage. pickled huckleberry. mustard jus) The foils Gras adds a nice fatiness to the lean venison, not gamey at all A 5 MIYAZAKI WAGYU --(pomme purée. ali'i mushroom. sauce bordelaise) Wow, highly recommend. My first time trying A5 Wagyu --seasoned perfectly, marbling, tender. FIFTH: Dessert--usually my favorite part of the meal. I didn't find myself oohing and ahhing and my wanting more. TROPICAL VACHERIN - (laie vanilla meringue. tokaji poached pineapple. coconut sorbet) Not recommend - The meringue was overly sweet, coconut sorbet yummy HONOKA'A CHOCOLATE -(salted caramel. candied hazelnut. thyme Chantilly) Not recommend --the crust was like crushed chocolate Graham crackers--salty, and the chocolate -- I love dark chocolate, but this was less sweet than a usual dark chocolate. And the chocolate was like a butter consistency Ambiance --sunset, romantic, instrumental jazz, live piano (pop, broadway, Japanese), easy to hold conversations. Tables spaced apart. Request table nearest the ocean Restrooms--Walk down the steps to the pool level and one more level below. Elevator press "ground" to take you back to valet level. read more
4 years ago
Ambiance: wonderful view especially during sunset. Interior was pretty plain with a few christmas trees but no need for extravagant decor when the view steals it all. Pianist joined for the night so some lovely live jazzy holiday music was great. Waiters were super friendly (also amazing photographers if you want that insta photo :p) We were able to mix and match the menus so we got one 5 course and one 3 course menu to maximize what we could try from the restaurant. Food: Oyster [3/5]: i love oyster but they put too much sauce - i literally only tasted the dill. If it weren't for the shell I wouldn't have known I was eating an oyster. Presentation was great however. Foie gras [4/5]: very interesting flavor combo. They had this floral alcoholic jelly along with raspberries and beets paired with the foie grad mousse. Raspberries were a bit overpowering when eaten together, but the jelly + beets + mousse was amazing. (Also tasted pretty good on top of the starter bread lol) Atlantic Sea Scallops [5/5]: one of my favorites of the night! Pomegranate pairs surprisingly well with the rich parsnip cream and truffles. The tartness and sweetness cuts thru nicely. Scallops were super tender and fresh - great flavor and very rich. Frog legs [5/5]: tastes like elevated fried chicken but more tender. It's fried - who doesn't like fried food lol but the green sauce added freshness to an otherwise heavy dish. Salad was refreshing and balanced it out nicely. Super crispy and juicy! Dry aged duck [5/5]: lovely duck - incredibly tender - i think one of the best ducks i've had. The skin was crispy, yet not oily nor fatty which is amazing. Thumbelina carrots were buttery and sweet - fantastic when eaten together with the duck. Lentils added nice texture and crunch to the dish as well. Poisson [4/5]: super crisp skin, tender fish. The kale tasted like seaweed (which is a compliment). The mousseline was amazingly rich and creamy - good umami flavor that went nicely with the fish and spinach (which had some bacon bits in it!!) Honoka'a chocolate: [3/5]: super rich (i think too rich for me) not a huge chocolate dessert fan - everything was very thick and heavy on the flavor - was too overwhelming imo. But if you're a caramel and chocolate lover - this one is definitely for you read more
8 months ago
7 months ago
Made reservations for Christmas breakfast, What a treat! Started with a freshly squeezed guava juice and French pressed coffee. Both were great. I had the wagyu loco moco which was the best I had so far. The meat was tasty with a good sear but soft and tender inside. Rice was perfectly seasoned and the sauce was blended everything together. My guest liked their choices as well, especially the roast pork benedict. Service was spot on and the view was exceptional! One of my favorite breakfast spots! read more
2 years ago
Beautiful vista, conveniently located in the Waikiki Ritz Carlton. It is set off to the side just by the lobby check in and next to the Japanese restaurant. It is open air so if it is a hot day or rainy-wind then it might not be the best fit. My visit was during a dinner party set meal but I remember we had frog legs. read more
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Zachary T.
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1 year ago
Sleek, classy, modern vibe with excellent food and service! We didn't have a reservation but were able to get a table at 730p on a Saturday night and they were so nice about it! Lovely open air restaurant with an upscale blend of foods and flavors and a revolving menu! Dharmendra was our waiter, he was friendly and attentive and gave us great recommendations! We had the beet salad, fat bastard oysters (by far the best I've had) and the local catch. All delicious! Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
We stopped here for dinner. Well the beer was good! Funny thing about the menu is I had no idea what I was ordering a few times but at the end it was all delicious! Service was fantastic. I would eat here anytime. read more
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Madelyn G.
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1 year ago
2 years ago
Amazing first class experience Food service ambience music wine and what a Sunset view!! Don't miss this treasure read more
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Zachary T.
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I enjoyed breakfast so much at La Vie that my wife scheduled a date night for their special 3 course meal. I understand the menu changes based on the quality of local ingredients available to them on any given week. Only the highest quality is acceptable to be served at La Vie. The kitchen may be French inspired but they reflect flavors that are unique to them. We started with the chilled Lobster Cocktail. The lobster was fresh, sweet and addictive paired with their French Louis Sauce. For the next course I picked the Maui Venison Tartare crowned with shaved foie gras, Berbere spices and a sweet potato chip. Even though I went out of my comfort zone ordering this course I was hooked at first bite. I put a bit of the venison tartare on the sweet potato chip and it created a unique taste experience for me that I will crave until I have it again. My wife chose the Pumpkin Spatzele. She was as impressed with her choice as I was with mine. For my main course I ordered the J. Ludovico Chicken and she ordered Grilled Steak Frites. Since I felt my Tartare was super rich in flavor and texture I thought the chicken would be a nice counter to that. I was not wrong. I had to hesitate from licking the plate not wanting to deny myself the pleasure I was experiencing. My wife ordered the grilled Steak Frites hoping it compared favorably to her memories of enjoying this preparation in Paris. The smile on her face at her first bite told me all I.needed to know. While the food was a major highlight of our La Vie experience what sent it over the top was the service provided to us my Kaile and Mika. From the moment Kaile handed me my menu, personalized with Happy Birthday Greg, to the desert finale of Basque Cheesecake and the Gateau Isphan we felt as if we were the only ones in the restaurant. Service was impeccable, timely and they were personable. They added so much to our favorable impression of the restaurant and the Ritz Carlton experience. We will be back. read more
1 year ago
What a fantastic evening. Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Our server, Delilah, was welcoming and attentive and helped me select a delicious small plate and entree. Will be coming back! read more
This place is one of my favorites that I bring out of town guest to. From the moment that we pull up to beautiful architectural entrance to valet which is free when you dine to the view that is presented while dining! The service is always profesionally fantastic! The meals are prefix course meals where you may choose from 2 options. The portions are expected sizes. There are additional items to choose from as well. Wine pairing is also a great option that I enjoy to discover new wines, etc. read more
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Natalie N.
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4 years ago
I had a fantastic experience dining here. There was a little bit of a wait time, but the poolside infinity pool was a lovely spot to take the view as our table was being prepared. I don't drink alcohol or artificial flavors and syrups so they were able to make me a fresh styled alcohol free drink. I went with the chef's menu and my got the 3 course meal. There was only one item I didn't care for and they were happy to exchange it for something else and boy was it delicious!! They made our night really special! Even gave me some candied ginger for me to enjoy as a pallet cleanser and sweeter and texture for my chamomile tea. The only thing I was missing was a comfy pillow for my back to sit in the both. The meal quality, taste, detail and presentation were lovely, a joy for all the senses. Our servers were well informed on the plates and did an excellent job. The chef was very kind and supportive of our experience. Overall, I highly recommend coming here for a delicious first date or special occasion. Or anything in between. If your into yummy experiential food that takes all your senses on a journey and a romantic spot to be with your loved one or night of self care. I recommend dining at La Vie read more
2 years ago
Every part of our experience at La Vie was top notch. The open restaurant with a beautiful view of the ocean and cool breezes was a lovely place to celebrate our anniversary. The service was stellar, as expected at a restaurant of this caliber. They were able to accommodate my gluten free needs and were very knowledgeable about each item. Most of the seafood price fix was already gluten free, but they were willing to make other substitutions if I desired. (Not need though.) Our 5 course price fix was simply divine. Each bite had complex and robust flavors, and the presentation was always beautiful. The perfect amount of food to be satisfied but not overly stuffed. We loved the unique drinks from the bar too. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! Highly recommend. read more
Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary here! The service was impeccable and the food was made perfectly. The only downside was the heat. All seating is outdoors with ceiling fans so I was sweating a lot. Once the sun set though it was much better. We got the maison menu and they gave us complimentary dessert! read more
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Natalie N.
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* Price: it is french fine dining... so it is not cheap but not too crazy. $90 per person for 3 course or $120 for 4 course. 3+ star * Ambiance: casual. A bit simple and underwhelmed since it is more like poolside restaurant than fine dining. However, they have nice ocean view and sunset... 4 star. * Location: lobby of the Ritz Carlton hotel. Their lobby is not on the first floor entrance. It is on the third floor of the hotel. Away from the main strip of Waikiki beach, garage parking. Or valet parking. 3 star. * Meals: French cuisine with fresh local products. Good portion. Beautiful presentation. 4+ star. * Service: excellent. Very friendly and attentive! The server asked whether we are celebrating anything. It was my aunt's 90th birthday... so they did bring a free chocolate meringue at the end of our meal! 5 star. This is our first time here to celebrate my aunt's 90th birthday! With the current pandemic status, reservation is recommended... although I did see a few people showed up without reservation. The decor is a bit casual for french fine dining but I do appreciate open air and spacious dining area. All tables are faraway from each other... so more privacy! Dinner: any choice of 3 or 4 courses with flexible combination (2 main dishes and a desert, or 2 starters and a main dish, or 1 of each). For starters: - oysters with rose mignonette: various types of oysters from different regions and sizes. very fresh. - frog legs: deep fried. Large legs... almost like chicken leg since these are really good size. - chilled langoustines (craw fish): very beautiful presentation but it is kinda meh! Main dishes - dry aged yellowtail: perfectly cooked and crispy skin over red wine sauce. - scallops with caviar: scallops were perfectly cooked, moist and tender... but the dish is missing some punch! - maui vennison: perfectly roasted. This is my first time having vennison. It is not too gamy, very tender. Thumb up! - chicken en croute with escargot: crispy outer layered pastry wrapping moist chicken. Our favorite dish as well. Deserts: - Vacherin Royale: dry meringue with calamansi curd. Very tard. - Gateau: chocolate cake. Our favorite. - chocolate meringue with thyme: very tasty. Overall, it is a beautiful dinner, excellent culinary experience. The menu does change monthly! It is good for special events... read more
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great service, atmosphere, views for sunday brunch. we got the paniolo omelet, lox bagels, and short rib benedict read more
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Located in Waikiki at the Ritz Carlton means an Uber is recommended or the Valet downstairs of the hotel (which will be validated. If you Valet they will direct you to the Elevators that will take you directly to the restaurant floor. My first time dining here I was looking for a place with jazz music. To my enjoyment I found not jazz but that some nights they do have a pianist who plays during dinner to really set the ambiance. La Vie is located on a deck area next to the pool where you will find the perfect openness to catch the sunset or enjoy the skylights at night. My most recent dining session here was for my birthday and once again ambiance did NOT disappoint at all. You will primarily be looking at course menu options curated by the chefs with nice seasonal notes and additions. La Vie packs flavor into everything they do so naturally, they have an accompanying wine pairing option to match the course picked out by some of Hawaiis best sommeliers. If the course menu selections intimidate you the worries will melt away. Each server is well verse and trained to guide you through your decision and answer any questions that you might have. From servers to food runners anyone who came to your table explained the flavor notes of the dish immaculately. Service with a smile and I personally take kindly to any restaurant who has a manager on the floor checking in on service & dinner while your are dining in. Let's get to the good stuff food! I am not a trained sever so I will speak from the gut and from the tastebuds. The most memorable dishes were the caviar and the wagyu. As someone who has never had caviar this was a flavor explosion & they did not disappoint with the Pearl spoon. WAGYU!!! Wagyu enthusiasts don't take a second to debate. This is a small portion seeing as it's a tasting menu portion but I did not regret this at all. This dishes alluring aromas match the flavor to go with this perfectly. I have had dreams about eating this dish again . Dessert was absolutely decadent and they go the extra mile to write "happy birthday" on the dish if you are celebrating. La Vie gets 10s across the board for me. Whether you're a local or a tourist this is a magnificent place to bring yourself for some self care or to impress a special someone. read more
10 months ago
I am tortured in writing this review. If I could give 4.5 stars to La Vie, I would! Let me start by why I would give it 5. The food was outstanding. Michelin star level French cuisine with an inventive twist. The price at $82 for 3 courses was a steal. Absolutely love that they allow you to choose anything you want for your three - you can have 3 entrees, 3 main, 3 desserts or one of each, whatever you want! We went for our anniversary and my husband's birthday. Between Covid and kids, we rarely get out for a fancy meal. So we were super excited and prepared to splurge! He had the foie gras, aged yellow tail (which was really unusual and super creative), and venison. He adored every bite. I started with the lobster which was springtime light and green. Then the very fresh and tasty poisson Provençal - delicious sauces but again, wonderfully light, just fabulous. For my dessert? The truffle cheese tarte. Outrageous. I would come back just for that! Our server, Rue, was as good as it gets. Attentive without being overbearing. Not afraid to offer suggestions, and spot on in her evocative descriptions of every dish. We also enjoyed chatting with the sommelier who delivered outstanding wine pairings. So why, you ask, 4 stars? Because I cannot let slide the ambiance. If this restaurant, "Fine French dining at the Ritz," is aiming for a Michelin star in its cuisine and service, it is aiming for Marriott breakfast buffet with its decor and location. On one side, it is just off the hotel lobby. Guests at the fancy Japanese restaurant bordering the other side literally have to walk through La Vie to get to their dinner. The decor is an ugly tiled floor and plain brown tables with no tablecloths and one little light. There is literally nothing romantic about it. Add to that the splish splash of people swimming at the pool a few feet away and barely out of view. Plus having to walk down 2 flights of stairs to the pool bathroom. Sigh. I really did feel as though the owners had converted the free breakfast buffet area into this high end restaurant. Really weird. Anyway, there you have it! read more
9 months ago
The service and the setting are spectacular! From the valet, concierge, host and service; it felt very special. The contemporary setting is decorated by the light and vista of the makai view. The menu was multi-course, choice of menu du Madison or menu Saison. My Saison menu was 5 courses, and while each diminutive was more than plentiful. The first course of lobster and crab was incredible! Unfortunately, each successive course after the seafood starter was nothing more than good. The star ingredients in each highlighted course seldom stood out. The Belgian White Asparagus was not only hard to taste but also difficult to find in the cold salad. Dessert was amateur in my opinion. There was no mention of a pastry chef listed. Nice but far from international class. read more
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383 Kalaimoku St
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Hi, this restaurant is no longer La Vie/is a completely different restaurant now, correct? Where is the Yelp page for The Terrace Waikiki as this page is named that when someone Google searches? Thanks
Any vegan or vegetarian menu?
Is it a kids friendly restaurant?
No kid menu. The menu is a bit fancy for young ones!
During covid, is it normal for people to book for the late time slots due to crazy amount of reservations up to a month(8:45PM and 9:00PM)? I was a server for years and remember that feeling when there was a last minute reservation or walk in.
Reservations are filling up due to limited seating and increase of tourists. Reservations are hard to get and during poplar times, so booking a month or more in advance is the norm these days. Late time slots are all that is usually left. Only…
Does everyone in the same party have to order the same amount of dishes?
You can order 3 or 5 course but it's better to order same amount of courses. The 5 course takes longer and the people with the 3 courses may have a long wait in between courses.
What is the dress code?
There is no strictly-enforced dress code as we did see some people in T-shirt and shorts. I believe it is "resort wear" as the restaurant is in a hotel in Waikiki and the restaurant is open-air so it can get hot.
How long does it take to go through the five course tasting menu? (Want to go before an 8pm show at the Blaisdell)
I'd probably not have any post dinner obligations when dining at this establishment. It is French style which almost always means a slow paced care free flow. You might want to come with no after-plans so you can enjoy the evening and the food…
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