La Mer at Halekulani

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best restaurants in the USA. For special occasions.
   

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   lawrence

   VIP

   New York City

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on January 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you want one special dinner during your trip to Oahu, this is the place to go. Time the reservations so you get to watch the sunset.
   

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   Mark

   Milwaukee

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An absolutely spectacular experience! The beautiful scenery and sunset right on Waikiki Beach is second to the food and service.
   

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   Catherine

   Central Coast

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Just be aware, if you book through OpenTable, you might not get communication from the restaurant ahead of time. I made a reservation in August for NYE. Apparently they had sent out email communication on the prix fixe menu that I did not receive, and several of the courses contained items that both my partner and I do not eat. They worked with us, but their attitude was a bit demeaning, giving us an opportunity to leave to go to someplace “more casual” when we went to La Mer specifically for a fine dining experience, and had no idea that the prix fixe would be our only choice that evening. Additionally, the service was very slow when we first sat at our table. Two tables next to us each received two courses before they even approached our table, one of which was seated after us. The food was interesting and good, but I don’t think we will be returning, and I would recommend other restaurants over this one if this is the kind of vibe you are looking for.
   

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   Mel

   Hawaii

   19 reviews

   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We dine at La Mer 2-3 times a year, usually for our birthdays and for our anniversary. Food is always exceptional. Service is normally impeccable; you'll feel like royalty during the experience. With this being the New Year's Eve event, we expected the mandatory service charge (spoken tip) and the set menu. Disappointed that there was no wine pairing with the set menu. The sommelier did have recommendations and those recommendations did compliment the meal. However, they did not embellish the meal like the normal wine pairing does with the "normal" meal; to be clear, La Mer's food is so exceptional, it is a misnomer to label anything "normal." The other disappointing aspect of the evening was that where we were seated, there was not much of an ocean breeze. Normally we're seated on the lanai, or immediately next to the lanai and any sort of sea breeze can be felt. This time, we were far enough away that I had to remove my jacket because because of getting to hot. We'll continue to come for our birthdays, but maybe choose another venue for NYE.
   

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   Mary

   VIP

   Grand Rapids

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect experience. Our table selected the 7 course meal. Each course was excellent and delicious. Service was best ever. Great for a special occasion like our daughter’s 30th birthday.
   

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   Connie

   Philadelphia

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent, service very good as well. It was just extremely overpriced. Many other restaurants around with same quality for half the price!!
   

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   Maura

   Chicago

   42 reviews

   5.0

   42 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   La Mer is such a special restaurant—Chef Trancher and his team provide the best blend of French and Hawaiian cuisine with excellent wines and exceptional service. We were there last year and it was the first restaurant we booked once we made our plans to return to Honolulu this December. La Mer would have Michelin stars if Hawaii restaurants were rated by Michelin. It is a perfect spot for a special occasion or to just enjoy amazing food prepared with great attention to detail. It is worth every penny for this unforgettable dining experience!
   

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   Bradley

   Las Vegas

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   La Mer was an amazing experience. The food and service were impeccable. Every course was perfectly prepared. Highly recommended.
   

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    Kathy

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had an amazing experience at La Mer! We did the 7 course menu and was so good! Staff was so nice and the move us to a table close to the ocean as soon as it was available, 10/10
    

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