Arden Waikiki

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   jay

   Hawaii

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

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

   Wonderful dining experience. Dishes were different, creative, and blended flavors well. I especially enjoyed the Foie Gras dish that came in a butter dish with an onion jam and umeshi jelly served on pillow toast. It was like eating a butter toast with jelly but so much better. I couldn't help but smile with each bite. It was so fun, creative, and tasted delicious with the perfect blending of flavors. Best way I've ever eaten Foie Gras! I liked the lively atmosphere. Being older, I remember having to go to a stuffy, library feel, dark restraunt to experience such top quality dishes that took 3 hours to complete. Just give me great, creative dishes in a smart welcoming environment and this is what Arden delivers on.
   

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   Dr. Rick

   Hawaii

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We had a reservation for Valentine's Day on Friday. We chose the Valentine's dinner special and enjoyed every excellently prepared course.
   

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   Hans

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had a lovely dining experience — the cocktails, wine selection, and food quality were highlights. Although the dining room seemed like it may have been a little loud, we were seated in the private room, where the ambience was warm and relaxed.
   

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   danny

   San Antonio

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Great restaurant. Best meal we’ve had on vacation with extensive wine list.
   

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   Robin

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   This is a fantastic place for a large group! Our waiter chose app's sides entrees and desserts to share. It was the perfect amount and so delicious!
   

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   Linda

   Hawaii

   409 reviews

   5.0

   409 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Arden Waikiki's greeter and check-in person, Sheri, is always so welcoming and hospitable that one feels like coming home. Last night was the second time we had Josiah as our head server, and his knowledge of how the food is prepared and what goes into each dish makes one wonder if he is not an apprentice chef. Hubby and I were celebrating our anniversary and we both ordered the ";ohana menu," a prix fixe menu of a wonderful salad, a poke starter, and a combo main entree of chicken and butterfish. The chicken was very nice, but the housemade cornbread was excellent. The roasted butterfish was prepared with a white miso glaze over it which was not overwhelming but just right....And the Aloha Bowl dessert concocted by Chef Amanda Cheng was to die for. It was a light lilikoi curd covered in vanilla cream and coconut-kalo with little 1" long meringue and sliced strawberry placed in the cream. Yum! We don't ordinarily order prix fixes because we can't finish all the food and have to take leftovers home, but this prix fixe was worth it.
   

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   NicolaB

   Hawaii

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 6, 2025

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

   Food was delicious. Venison tartare a bit bland. Thai fighter cocktail had a HUGE ice cube in the glass and little liquor. White wine was not chilled enough. Waitress very lovely and friendly. Overall experience: pleasant !
   

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   David

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 6, 2025

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

   Excellent service and sufficiently aware from the Waikiki drama…but close enough to still be close by to your hotel. There’s a happy hour in the lounge from 5-6 and the crusted ahi with the whipped hollandaise sauce is amazing! Staff is attentive and really nice. Parking situation is a little weird but just park where you can (it’s free!), it’s worth it.
   

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   B

   VIP

   Hawaii

   38 reviews

   3.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Menu is varied and interesting. I have been there several times and the food is good. Service is inconsistant and can be very slow.
   

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    Lisa

    VIP

    Hawaii

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

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

    The food was very good and both the hostess and our waiter were excellent.
    

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