Michel's At the Colony Surf

Michel's At the Colony Surf
Restaurant Cuisine: Continental, French
2895 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
#7
of 1263 restaurants in Honolulu
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
182% Recommend
8Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Come and experience French fine-dining cuisine at its best at Hawaii's premier ocean front restaurant, voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" by "The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" on Oahu's Gold Coast.
A breakfast nook.
Michel's At the Colony Surf Map

Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
182% Recommend
8Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • Wow, what a great place!
  • Food was great, great place to try something new (the escargot was amazing!
  • can't rave enough about Michel's-from the food to the service to the location, a wonderful restaurant
  • Need more words to describe how incredible this place was.
  • Michel's reputation as probably the best restaurant in Honolulu precedes itself.
  • We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and plan to go back for the next event we celebrate (even if it is just running away for the evening!
  • Our waiter, Ekolu, provided one of the best service we've ever received at a fine dining restaurant.
  • Michel's at the Colony Surf is one of my favorite restaurants.
  • The most romantic restaurant in Honolulu....always a memorable experience.
  • Overall, the place was too loud to be considered romantic
  • An amazing experience for our first trip to Hawaii.
  • We would not recommend this restaurant.
  • as always, another great experience at mechels.
  • A great place to dine at.
  • Michel's is in the top three most romantic restaurants we have ever visited.
  • Never a bad experience, and always a special occassion.
  • Our favorite restaurant from anywhere in the world.
Food
  • Food was exquisite French fare with island influence.
  • Food was great, great place to try something new (the escargot was amazing!
  • This restaurant relects the golden era of class, which is reflected by its decor, professionalism, tableside service and, most importantly, great food.
  • You will have sunset and a great dinner.
  • I absolutely loved this dinner, food and ambiance....The best wine we ever tasted.
  • however, the first half of the the steak was excellent.
  • can't rave enough about Michel's-from the food to the service to the location, a wonderful restaurant
  • Dessert was average.
  • The food, music and service were fantastic....We would definitely return for another memorable dinner.
  • Great food and ambience.
  • Great food, great view, great service!
  • The food was very, very good, and the pace unhurried and indulgent.
  • Ambiance, service and food were top notch.
  • The food was amazing
  • The food was delicious and we had a wonderful time.
  • Would definitely recommend for a special dinner.
  • Beautiful setting on the beach with a creative, delicious menu and good wine list.
  • The flavor of the seafood was amazing;
  • Food was okay but way overpriced.
  • Great food, great service.
  • The crab cake appetizer was very tasty
  • The wine list was superb.
  • Highly recommend the strawberry/vinnagrette/foie gras desert.
  • The drinks were good there is a nice view.
  • enjoy the view, ambiance, tasty right sized portions and nice conversation.
  • Excellent Food! ...Good food, excellent service and a must see!
  • The food was stupendous.
  • The food was fantastic!
  • We had a wonderful dinner and plan on returning in the future.
  • Overall, this was a great meal....The chocolate souffle was good but not spectacular.
  • A good balance between traditional continental cuisine (Steak tartare, Steak Diane, etc. prepared tableside) as well as innovative specials....They had one of my favorite wines in a half bottle as well as an extensive wine list by bottle and by glass.
  • Outstanding food, great service, and we were made to feel very special.
  • The food was excellent
  • Michel's is known for its great table-side food prep.
  • Food, service and ambiance were great.
  • Exceptional food, service and ambiance.
  • Michel's very good cooking french food place.
  • The service is impeccable and the food is sumptuous.
Service
  • Our server Brian was awesome!
  • We loved our waiter, Xay, who is extremely professional
  • Our waiter Robert was a gem!
  • can't rave enough about Michel's-from the food to the service to the location, a wonderful restaurant
  • Great service, great view, great ambience, but the food was bad and not worth the price.
  • The food, music and service were fantastic.
  • Great food, great view, great service!
  • Our waiter was one of the best we've ever encountered:
  • Ambiance, service and food were top notch.
  • the Maitre'd and waitstaff's friendly yet profesional personalities put both of us at ease.
  • Our server was attentive and his manner was polished.
  • Our waiter, Ekolu, provided one of the best service we've ever received at a fine dining restaurant.
  • beautiful open views of Waikiki from the Gold Coast of Honolulu, as well as very attentive service.
  • Great food, great service.
  • Jason our waiter was the absolute worst server I have ever encountered.
  • Great Service!...Good food, excellent service and a must see!
  • We couldn't remember when we received such warm and wonderful service.
  • Service was great and the views are just perfect of the Waikiki bay.
  • Outstanding food, great service, and we were made to feel very special.
  • Food, service and ambiance were great.
  • Exceptional food, service and ambiance.
  • The service is impeccable and the food is sumptuous.
Ambience
  • Beautiful established restaurant with excellent cuisine and spectacular view of the sunset.
  • I absolutely loved this dinner, food and ambiance.
  • Great service, great view, great ambience, but the food was bad and not worth the price.
  • The food, music and service were fantastic.
  • Great food and ambience.
  • Great food, great view, great service!
  • What a spectacular setting, right on Waikiki Beach!
  • beautiful open views of Waikiki from the Gold Coast of Honolulu, as well as very attentive service.
  • Beautiful setting on the beach with a creative, delicious menu and good wine list.
  • Sunset is beautiful from this spot.
  • Beautiful view, fine dining ambiance.
  • The most romantic restaurant in Honolulu.
  • Overall, the place was too loud to be considered romantic
  • the view is even better, looking out onto the pacific ocean, you can hear the surf against the beach as you dine.
  • The drinks were good there is a nice view.
  • enjoy the view, ambiance, tasty right sized portions and nice conversation.
  • Service was great and the views are just perfect of the Waikiki bay.
  • Michel's is in the top three most romantic restaurants we have ever visited.
  • Beautiful ocean view and axcellent service made this a very special occasion for us.
  • Food, service and ambiance were great.
  • Exceptional food, service and ambiance.
Value
  • Great service, great view, great ambience, but the food was bad and not worth the price.
  • One of the more expensive restaurants in Honolulu, but well worth the tab.

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