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La Mer

2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
808-923-2311
Ranked #8 of 1,277 restaurants in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 119 Reviews
Price range: INR2,240 - INR14,002
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Waikiki
Cross street: Lewers Street
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 Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. Indigenous ingredients are uniquely blended in masterful dishes inspired by flavors from the south of France to produce an unsurpassed dining experience. An award-winning wine list is available to complement the perfect dining experience. Jacket or long sleeve dress shirt, slacks and dress shoes are required for men. As an elegant fine dining restaurant, La Mer restricts patrons to adults and children 8 years or older.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

Best service in Honolulu. Romantic. Great food. Perfect for special celebrations - very accommodating.

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Saskatoon, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

One of the best dining experiences, I have ever had…from beginning to end, top notch! Quite pricey, but worth every penny!

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Palm Desert, California
Top Contributor
78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It was not open so the usual outstanding food was not available

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Milford
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The management at the Halekulani, the hotel in which La Mer resides, shows no Aloha to its guests or prospective guests. For a true Hawaiian experience eat at Michel's or The Hau Tree Lanai.

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Hawaiian Islands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Very good service, Very $$$$. You can't bring in your own wine. Food is unreal and so are the Martinis !!!

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Honolulu, Hawaii
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

One of the few places in Hawaii that still requires a jacket for men (leather doesn't qualify) but if you forget yours, they'll find one for you. Food has always been world class and so is the tab!

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

As far as food goes, this is one of the better French restaurants in Hawaii. If you add in the location, service and VIEW, it is the best. I had a great experience from the beginning to the end of the meal. It is the perfect spot for a romantic evening with your significant other.

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Birmingham, Michigan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
3
people found this review helpful

La Mer is a wonderful restaurant, absolutely fantastic. Beautiful setting overlooking Waikiki beach (be sure to request a window table), there's a cooling breeze almost always blowing in off the ocean and the service is immaculate. It is expensive so be prepared for that but definitely well worth the experience. I would dine there over and over again.

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Hawaii
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Best restaurant in Honolulu. You know you're about to have a gastronomic experience when they wheel the menus to your table on a serving cart.

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Chevy Chase, MD
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Went to La Mer for my 65th birthday and they made sure it was a special event. But the "specialness" was not tied to any birthday hoopla but simply excellent service and attention to detail. After making reservations a couple weeks in advance they called the day before to confirm that I had "a beautiful oceanfront window" awaiting me. The... More

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