La Mer

La Mer
Restaurant Cuisine: French
2199 Kalia Rd
Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
#14
of 1263 restaurants in Honolulu
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
235% Recommend
8Overall8.5Food
9Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:La Mer is far more than a restaurant, it’s a degustation destination. Celebrated as Halekulani’s finest and Hawaii's longest, consecutively ranked AAA Five Diamond Restaurant, this consummate dining experience is unmatched. The internationally acclaimed menu features Neoclassic French cuisine expertly crafted and served amid majestic and romantic ocean views of ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
235% Recommend
8Overall8.5Food
9Food
Overall
  • Exceptional experience, perhaps the meal of a lifetime where Paris or NY gourmet meets the Hawaiin sunset.
  • But this was by far the best restaurant in Honolulu or Waikiki....But La Mer was a step above those other top places.
  • Probably the greatest restaurant experience I have known.
  • This is the best restaurant on Oahu!
  • But a very special experience for a special occasion.
  • Wonderful experience, as always.
  • Always an excellent experience.
  • if it would be a good place for our anniversay dinner.
  • The dishes lacked creativity and true integration of local ingredients in any way, making it just another mediocre restaurant with a high price tag.
  • A truly memorable experience!
  • Anticipating an outstanding dining experience resulted in a very expensive disappointment.
  • Of Honolulu's best restaurants, this had the worst food and highest prices.
  • ALl at the Halekulani, probably the best hotel in Waikiki
  • Felt awkward going to a fine French restaurant here
  • Wonderful setting, great place to catch the sunset
  • This is an incredible restaurant.
  • The Halekulani is a beautiful hotel and this restaurant totally compliments it!
Food
  • Exceptional experience, perhaps the meal of a lifetime where Paris or NY gourmet meets the Hawaiin sunset....Wines are fantastic and fairly priced and the complimentary welcome glass of champange is a nice touch....Breads, such a small touch, but so well done you will never forget them.
  • recommend one to go easy on the early wine offerings or you will have difficulty towards the end!
  • portions were good with emphasis on quality.
  • I do not love french food
  • My wife and I had a fabulous dinner at La Mer....They were easily able to accomodate our vegetarian diets, with a wonderful vegetarian tasting menu.
  • Also to start off your dining adventure they serve you a complimentary glass of champagne....If you are very hungry i would recommend the 4 course meal, you will not go home hungry i garuntee it.
  • The service and food was exceptional....The dishes were subtle and delicate in flavor.
  • The choucroute was plain lousy, no ice was offered for the water, the wines are overpriced
  • four times a year for special occasions and they are consistent with their excellent food and service.
  • The food is incredible, the view is stunning, the service is unmatched from anywhere I have ever been.
  • All I can say is it was all awesome.
  • The dishes lacked creativity and true integration of local ingredients in any way, making it just another mediocre restaurant with a high price tag.
  • While the food was good
  • The food is wonderful;
  • Price fix menu was way overpriced.
  • We ordered the 4 course dinner & all, except the cheeses, were lacking.
  • My wife and were very disappointed by the tasteless food and astronomical prices....Of Honolulu's best restaurants, this had the worst food and highest prices.
  • elegance, fine dining and remarkable service.
  • The food was great along with the service.
  • While the presentation was extraordinary, the food lacked flavor
  • great food, atmosphere.
  • Great prix fix dinners and wine pairings.
  • unless you're having the tasting menu, the selection isn't all that great.
  • Using classic French techniques with local ingredients produces outstanding results
  • Superb view, ambiance, service, food
  • The food was not only delicious, but also pretty.
  • Start with a complimentary champagne or sparkling cider.
  • The setting is serene, the food is fabulous.
  • the retireing beach crowd, excellant fish, and service
  • Your meal will be slow in pace, small in portion, abundant in flavor, mighty in refinement.
  • The most remarkable dining experience while on the islands.
  • Food, view and service were incredible.
  • Excellent food with great service.
  • I love the food, service and atmosphere.
Service
  • Great view and service as well.
  • The staff was flexible in ordering options for my seven year old son.
  • Service was flawless, and the setting is romantic and exquisitely beautiful.
  • As usual the service was outstanding and without peer!
  • The service was fantastic, they are very knowledgable and friendly.
  • If you have A LOT of money to throw around, it might be O.K., but normal people should avoid this rip-off.
  • four times a year for special occasions and they are consistent with their excellent food and service.
  • The service and food was exceptional.
  • The food is incredible, the view is stunning, the service is unmatched from anywhere I have ever been.
  • the view excellent, we found the service to be obsequious.
  • service was impeccable.
  • Service outstanding.
  • elegance, fine dining and remarkable service.
  • An excellent atmosphere, wine list and superior service was tarnished by the food which left much to be desired.
  • the service is the best we've had anywhere in Hawaii.
  • while the service is great, the room is beautiful
  • Service is polished elegance.
  • The views were beautiful and the service was impeccable.
  • Superb view, ambiance, service, food
  • arrogant servers;
  • The service is some of the best I have ever experienced.
  • Food, view and service were incredible.
  • Excellent food with great service.
  • I love the food, service and atmosphere.
Ambience
  • ambiance was very romantic and comfortable.
  • We had a nice table overlooking the ocean.
  • The food is incredible, the view is stunning, the service is unmatched from anywhere I have ever been.
  • Immediate seating with beautiful views of the ocean and Diamond Head....I booked early so we might be able to enjoy a sunset and we were not disappointed.
  • An excellent atmosphere, wine list and superior service was tarnished by the food which left much to be desired.
  • great food, atmosphere.
  • One definitely needs to schedule the seating with the sunset as the view is truly spectacular and produces amazing snapshots.
  • while the service is great, the room is beautiful...the view is spectacular, the food just hasnt' lived up to the price lately.
  • Superb view, ambiance, service, food
  • The views were beautiful and the service was impeccable.
  • Great views.
  • Second floor overlooking gentle surf of Waikiki Beach with elegant timeless decor.
  • Wonderful setting, great place to catch the sunset
  • Food, view and service were incredible.
  • If you go at sunset and a window seating, it's really great.
  • I love the food, service and atmosphere.
Value
  • Waiters are first rate, of a distinctly higher caliber.
  • It was amazing, well worth the price.
  • The choucroute was plain lousy, no ice was offered for the water, the wines are overpriced
  • Everything looked good so, in spite of the seemingly high prices, we made reservations.
  • The dishes lacked creativity and true integration of local ingredients in any way, making it just another mediocre restaurant with a high price tag.
  • Price fix menu was way overpriced.
  • My wife and were very disappointed by the tasteless food and astronomical prices.
  • The price of admission is high, but worth it.
  • They are proud of their prices, though!

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