Solera

We stayed at the Ritz and dined here for breakfast for the two mornings. We didn't need reservations when dining pretty early. The atmosphere was excellent, overseeing Waikiki, with great food. Oddly enough, I loved the waffle and chicken with the waffles being quite light and fluffy. Overall, all of the dishes we had were great. Arguably, a bit expensive, even for Honolulu, but our breakfast was covered by amex's FHR program.

We were celebrating our anniversary dinner with Solera. We were sat with a beautiful view of Waikīkī. The restaurant is fairly quiet with a pianist playing several different sets throughout the evening. It is an open air space but we were never hot during our time at the table. The service was outstanding. We didn’t have to wait too long to receive any portion of our food. Drinks were filled quickly and efficiently. All employees were aware of our names and what we were celebrating. They made sure to congratulate us and thanked us for choosing their restaurant. Food was delicious and perfectly cooked.

Disappointed Return Visit We first visited in February 2024 for my birthday and had one of the best meals of our trip. Because of that amazing experience, we decided to return to celebrate our anniversary, unfortunately, this time was a total disappointment. I started with a mocktail made with sparkling water, but it wasn’t even sparkling. The drink was underwhelming and served in a very small flute, which felt overpriced at $16. We ordered oysters from Washington, which were good. For our main meal, we chose the Chef’s Favorites Menu at $125 per person — not unreasonable compared to other set menus. The first course, the Cornbread Johnny Cake, was delicious, especially with the honey brown butter. However, the waitress recommended upgrading the caviar, which turned out to be a waste. The strong flavor of the honey brown butter completely overpowered the caviar. I was really disappointed that I couldn’t enjoy the caviar at all. The second course was Local Beets — I’d rate it 3 out of 5. The third course, Seafood Koshihikari Risotto, was a disaster: 0 out of 5. The waiter mentioned it had been soaked in saffron broth with shrimp for 48 hours, but the result was extremely salty and soggy. The risotto had no texture left, and the toppings overly salty salmon roe and dried-out chicken. I was honestly disgusted by this dish. The fourth course was Kona Kanpachi over white beans. The fish was decent (3 out of 5), but the white beans were inedibly salty, 0 out of 5. The final savory dish was the Flat Iron steak. It was served lukewarm but was the best of the bunch, simply prepared, 3.5 out of 5. The meal ended with a macaron, which was good. The manager did come out to speak with us about our experience and offered to bring us something else, but I was already full. I asked for some fresh-cut fruit, which he kindly brought though it still had the skin on. Service was slow in between each course. What surprised me most was that, despite our feedback and the disappointing experience, nothing was taken off the bill. After such a memorable first visit, I was really saddened by how much the quality had declined. It does has a beautiful view, however you can hear the people down below by the pool side.

A great spot to celebrate a special occasion on a Friday, especially with a beautiful view of the fireworks. The food was delicious (idk about the solera cesar salad though lol), and the shaved ice dessert was so good, we ended up ordering two! Highly recommend the pistachio flavor—absolutely worth trying.

December 2025 Ritz-Carlton Honolulu's restaurant and bar 🍸 👌 provides a respite during one's stay Having a quick happy hour moment just before heading out. The bar is well stocked and has a very balanced menu. Service staff is prompt and attentive The place has a relaxing atmosphere

Ate poolside while staying at the Ritz Carlton Residences Waikiki and then again for breakfast just to try the pancakes. Service impeccable both poolside and in the restaurant. Food not cheap especially if billing it to the room (additional room service charge added even though you’re not eating it there) - best to pay by cash/card to avoid that.

Hands down, Solera wins on vibes. Located inside the Ritz Carlton, I enjoyed the beautiful views and live piano music during my dinner. We ordered the deep fried frog legs, johnny hot cakes with caviar, PNW oysters, and the Kona Kanpachi. The only thing I didn't love were the white beans in the Kanpachi, but I can't say it was a bad meal. Definitely worth a visit if you're staying at the hotel.

We came here to celebrate our engagement, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, the service was absolutely incredible. Our waitress Cristal was amazing — warm, attentive, and genuinely excited for us. She made the whole night feel special and effortless. Cade, who handled our wine and drinks, was extremely knowledgeable and made perfect recommendations that elevated the entire meal. To top it all off, the manager Ari went above and beyond by surprising us with a very thoughtful gift to celebrate our engagement. That extra touch truly meant a lot to us and made the night unforgettable. Hands down, this was the best service I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Incredible food, outstanding staff, and an experience we’ll always remember. We will absolutely be back!

Had a great breakfast dine-in experience! The food was delicious and everything came out so quickly! Our waitress was very friendly. Overall, a really good start to the daydefinitely recommend!

Stayed at the Ritz for a girls night & had breakfast at Solera. Super convenient, & very good food!! Got the lox & bagel, short rib Benedict, & paniolo omelette.

This place was really amazing. My girlfriend and I were treated with excellent and prompt service. We ordered the Friends spread which had caviar, shrimp, oysters, and poke. We also ordered the flat iron steak. The sunset background was a great view! Delilah was our server

My husband made a reservation for my birthday dinner at Solera, and we had a great time last night! Our server, Delilah, was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable on the menu. Our table had a great view of the sunset, and we appreciated that they had shades to put down when it started pouring rain! We both had the chef's favorites menu, which was a five course meal. Each dish was very spaced out, and the experience took about two hours. My favorite dish was actually designed by our server and was an option to either add or upgrade the third course to. It was an oxtail pesto pasta with squash purée. It was an interesting combination of flavors, but it worked out so well! We thoroughly enjoyed each course. The johnnycake was actually the first time I enjoyed caviar, as I have not liked it in the past. There were a lot of dishes that sounded good on the menu, but I would definitely recommend the tasting menu!

Solera is one of the many restaurants attached to the Ritz Carlton Residences in Waikiki that offers breakfast/brunch. If you're staying at the Ritz Carlton, you may have a breakfast credit that you can use here, but note that a 20% gratuity is included in the bill. The inside is nicely decorated and it's open air with a nice view of the horizon on all of the tables closest to the edge. At night you can catch an amazing sunset view with your dinner as it faces westward. The staff were all super polite and eager to accommodate any requests we had. They have a pretty vast menu offering traditional american breakfast, japanese bento box style breakfast, and some other classics with Hawaiian twists. Our group tried the Signature Lemon pancakes, Bento Box, Chicken & Waffles, Loco Moco and fruit plate. The lemon pancakes were super fluffy and included an ube coconut sauce which our group enjoyed. The bento box had an amazing piece of King Salmon that was grilled to perfection. It had crispy skin and a perfect amount of seasoning that paired well with the rice and salad. There was also some fresh papaya, miso soup, tamago and natto which were tasty side dishes. The loco moco had some fluffy rice with a nice sweet sauce on top of the meat and eggs. Our group really enjoyed this dish and recommend it. The chicken & waffles had crispy chicken with a sweet/spicy gochujang maple syrup that paired well with the waffle to absorb some of the spice. Overall really solid breakfast and we appreciated how kind the service was here.

Came here during Mahalo Fest. What fun - 20% off coupon to glion restaurants, raffle entries to win some awesome prizes.. topping off a great evening with friends, tasty liquor, and great food. Server was Crystal and she was great and accommodating despite us testing her patience at least a few times. We did the prix fixe and it was a good deal at $85 (there are multiple upgrade offers for a fee). What I appreciated most was the transparency in the prices of their specials. Their menus change regularly. Food a hit. The ambiance is always nice and chill. Live pianist, which is a lost and under appreciated feature these days. Pricing is really reasonable for what you get, especially for the ritz!

Really serene and inviting place to have breakfast in Waikiki. Our server Summer was delightful and very kind, and service was prompt, didn't have to wait long at all for the food. Prices are definitely on the higher side but do keep in mind this restaurant is located in the Ritz Carlton Waikiki. I was staying a night there so I had the $80 AMEX FHR credit to spend, but still spent over that amount due to the already added gratuity. Overall, if I'm staying at the Ritz again I would definitely come back to dine here.

On a lovely Friday night at sunset, we dined on their patio and enjoyed lite bites before our next engagement. From the lobby floor, our table was situated nicely by the piano with an excellent view at sunset. About the same time as our dinner, was a festival going on, complete with marching band. Our Server was quite friendly and helpful. Delilah did a great job telling us about their specials. She ensured we knew about dessert too! We shared the seafood platter which included oysters, shrimp, poke, and caviar. The caviar was served with toast, creme fraische, chives, and egg. Would have been nice for the caviar to have an appropriate serving spoon but we managed. We also shared the flat iron Steak which was medium rare. It came with a nice steak sauce. Very tender and tasty but could have been served at a warner temperature. For dessert, we had a lovely dark chocolate and cookie dough bite with macadamia nuts. Additionally we had a yuzu and kalamansi bite in a delicate pastry shell. Don't forget Friday night fireworks! Great view from the patio dining. They even dim the lights for better viewing during the fireworks. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Don't ever come here if you're hungry. Spend a minimum $90 per person (food was gross, in tiny portions) just to go to McDonalds afterwards.

Amazing food and a picture-perfect sunset view. The mashed potatoes alone changed my life. Apparently the magic ingredient is wagyu fat, and it shows. Cocktails were exactly the right amount of boozy, not a single watered-down drink was had that night. Fair warning: the food is so rich that your stomach may file a formal complaint and question your eligibility for future fine-dining events. You've been warned! Pro tip: request tap water unless you're in the mood to buy Evian by the bottle (this is their default sales strategy)

The restaurant is very beautiful, and the customer service was excellent. We dined in for breakfast and ordered the Short Rib Eggs Benedict and the Korean Double-Fried Chicken & Waffles, along with a latte and a cappuccino. On another day, we ordered room service to try their famous pancakes. I really enjoyed the Short Rib Eggs Benedict--so good, very flavorful, and incredibly tender. Believe me, the short rib literally melted in your mouth. Now, to be honest, the Korean Double-Fried Chicken & Waffles wasn't our favorite. It was more batter than chicken, the chicken itself was sliced extremely thin, and unfortunately it was served lukewarm. On the other hand, the waffles were really good. The pancakes were good as well. I barely ate any because I'm just not a pancake girl, but my husband enjoyed them. They came with unique toppings: an agave syrup and a purple passionfruit-style sauce that added a different flavor profile.

Came here long ago when it was La Vie and it looks like they rebranded. They're located in the Ritz. The views from the restaurant is so scenic and perfect for a special occasion, especially at sunset. Overall, food was great. We started off with the cornbread - it had a lot going on but the flavors all blended well together. I don't know how else to describe it except for unique. Their steaks come with their crushed Parmesan's potatoes and a sauce, so it's really nice instead of the usual Ala carte menus you see at steakhouses. The steak was cooked perfectly and I loved the potatoes. I got the bordelaise and it was good but I definitely prefer the chimichurri. To round out the night, they have a dessert tray that they bring around and it's included in the meal. They had 3 types of desserts and you can choose to try some or all of it. I got one of each but my friend only wanted one type, so they gave her an extra piece of it. Service was super friendly and they were happy to answer our questions. Had a great experience!

We were celebrating our anniversary dinner with Solera. We were sat with a beautiful view of Waikīkī. The restaurant is fairly quiet with a pianist playing several different sets throughout the evening. It is an open air space but we were never hot during our time at the table. The service was outstanding. We didn't have to wait too long to receive any portion of our food. Drinks were filled quickly and efficiently. All employees were aware of our names and what we were celebrating. They made sure to congratulate us and thanked us for choosing their restaurant. Food was delicious and perfectly cooked.

Wonderful!!! We were escorted by Quiora's Manager Preston (from dining there for dinner to Solera for dessert). The vibe here is upscale comfort with its open air and amazing views of Waikiki and ocean views at the Ritz Carlton. This is the perfect place to watch the Friday fireworks without the crowd and fuss of parking since valet service is available. Their menu is extensive with a fine list of well known brands of spirits. The menu is also filled with incredible cuisine we have yet to experience. Hubby loved that they had a six course Chef's Menu and would like to try it next time. Love the smooth music played by the cool pianist as you enter. It was very relaxing on a pau hana Friday evening. We were fortunate to have an incredible hostess Kira greet us and server Daniel who was attentive and sweet. Manager Marcus was friendly and kind as we wanted to earn our stamps to complete our Mahalo card. We definitely will come back for dinner with some friends. Tonight we had their famous Hashi-gori dessert which was light and flavorful-the pistachio and chocolate. Very airy like a Taiwanese shaved ice without the jellies. I had chamomile tea which paired well with our dessert. I wish I could share more but perhaps in my next review when we have a full meal and with friends & family. This is definitely a hidden gem that we will add to the G. Lion of restaurants (Hy's, Quiora, & Solera, and their lovely online bake shop)!

Opened in March 2025, a new dining concept from the owner of both Hy's Hawaii and Quora; a Hawaii regional cuisine steakhouse. It needs a lot of work. Across the board, dishes are under seasoned, over cooked, and poorly thought out. For example the "Cornbread Johnny cake", a sweetened corn meal pancake topped with equal portions of an egg mousse and whipped honey butter, dotted with caviar and micro greens. Warm. The first bite solid but due to the excess honey butter, the dish becomes too sweet. It overpowers the caviar. Eventually your tongue and roof of your mouth are greasy. Another example, "Seafood Koshikari Risotto", WTF? Shrimp and fish (they ran out of mussels) are cut into tiny pieces and cooked with well washed, starch free Koshikari rice in a seafood saffron broth that must have included oyster jus. The result is revolting. Extremely overcooked rubber bullets with soupy smelly, briny rice. Topping it with the wrong microgreen turns the entire dish bitter. The "Chilled Crab Salad" made of imitation crab (the only real crab it could have been is king crab body meat but this lacked crab flavor or any sweetness) for $45. One dimensional lacking seasoning. No taste of the supposed dill and citrus dressing. For overcooked and under seasoned, both the catch of the day, ono, and a roasted chicken served with charred black but still raw broccoli, fit the description. As for the complimentary dessert offerings; what happened to the sugar? Pass. The highlight of the entire meal, the "Hashi-gori". A take on the traditional Japanese kakigori. Ordered the mango. Outstanding. Powdery ice topped with a sauce made from pureed fresh mango and condensed milk studded with fresh mango. Wow and the only food item keeping the rating at two stars. Service is very good. Live piano music a nice touch. Extremely disappointing from a restaurant that has had its grand opening and an unfit dining option to offer to guests of a Ritz Carlton property.

Food: 5 - We had breakfast here everyday, it came with our Amex perks - Everything we had was delicious. Service: 5 - It's the Ritz, they are known for excellent service. Ambiance 5 - It's Hawai'i, I can eat in a parking lot and the ambiance is alway good!

Great spot for a Romantic dinner. Live piano and our server Sam was top notch. You couldn't ask for better service by a waiter. Make sure you ask for Sam when you go. Food was great and the entire night was awesome.

Okay food was decent, even good. Definitely try the chicken and the pork belly. Some items like the Caesar salad and the poke were pretty mids. Service... honestly, so slow and spotty. It felt like our server was more focused on finishing his side work so he could go home, and he completely forgot about our table over and over again. I wouldn't come back based on the service alone -- and combined with the food being just O.K., I definitely don't recommend this place.

Crystal was such a delight ! She was an amazing waitress , attentive and gave great recommendations! The sommelier, Marcos, was also very knowledgeable! Ambiance was spectacular.

Dharmen treated us with the best service in Hawaii, the food was amazing. We've been here 3 times since we landed and it didn't disappoint! Ask for Dharmen if you are at the Ritz Carlton and enjoy your dinner with your loved ones. We'll be back for sure!

The Bottled Water Scam and other thoughts The wife and I were seated quickly with a wonderful view of downtown Waikiki and the ocean, the piano player was working his way thru some relaxing music which was nice as it muffled the noisy children in the pool just below our table. The waitress (D*****h) asked if we would like bottled still or sparkling water, no other options just those two. We chose the still option, she was slow to return with any as she said it needed to be chilled. More on the water later. I had viewed the menu prior to arriving and was excited about the Chef's Tasing Menu and selected it with the wine pairings, my wife choose the Beet Salad and the Risotto. I was very disappointed when informed by the server we both had to choose the tasting menu as it would be inconvenient for the staff to time the serving. I decided to chose the Solera Caesar, the Cornbread Johnny Cake, and the Prime Flat Iron with Chimichurri. Both our salads were wonderful, the Johnny Cake with caviar, egg mouse and chives was nothing more than a 4 inch round cornbread pancake with a thick buttery unseasoned topping and a scattering of caviar which was completely flavorless. My wife enjoyed her Risotto, my Flatiron was a 4x5 inch square of unspectacular beef and the chimichurri sauce on the side(good thing) was nothing but salt and heat, no indication of any herbs at all. The water. While dining my wife noticed other dinners getting served water from a pitcher, I asked our infrequent server why tap water was not offered as an option. She told us management had trained staff to avoid any mentioning of water other than the bottled and diners have to specifically ask for tap water. After our meal I called for the manager to quiz him about the marketing of the bottled water and he said the same, we train the staff to do that. The manager weakly apologized and comped the water and asked we not hold the experience against the server.

Recently changed from La Vie to The Terrace and still discovering their way... Not quite sure if it is more of a pool or terrace bar, or a bit of fine dining. More of an upscale "barish" feel, but with nice live piano music, open air dining. Menu was limited with 4 Mains, about the same number of appetizers, desserts and small plates. Wine and drink list was on the back side of a 1 page menu. All in all, a so-so experience. Food was WIP with the new incoming chef. Service was good. However the food took a while to arrive. Steak was on the chewey side, but nicely seasoned. Kampachi went well with the kabocha and lentils, but on the salty side. Shrimp cocktail was A-okay. Caviar was okay, but the accompanying spread overpowered the taste on the blini. Pass on the Kulolo Crunch - a bit bland, so eat it with the ice cream! This place recently changed name and chef from the LA Vie to The Terrace last week, and is still in the process of making this transition.

Chose Solera to celebrate my close friend's 90th birthday. Delilah was very knowledgeable about the wine pairing. Her recommendation was an excellent compliment to the Chef's Favorite Menu. She made the experience of our first visit to Salera very memorable. Preston stopped by our table to make sure the service was to our satisfaction. All in all, we highly recommend Solera, and look forward to our next visit. The ambiance was perfect for the occasion. Good food, great service by Delilah and Preston, and wonderful view.

Chic Ritz-Carlton Waikiki lounge with stunning views and great 8-10 PM afterglow specials!

We did the tasting menu and everything was delicious! The highlight was the steak obviously LOL Loved the live piano!!

If you're looking for a nice date night or special occasion restaurant, La Vie might be for you. It is located in the Ritz Carlton Waikiki and is an open air restaurant - so if it's a warm time of the year and you love air conditioning, this might not be for you. The view from the restaurant is fantastic! La Vie offers a pre fixe menu only. There are a few add ons and upgrades. I particularly enjoyed the smoked kanpachi entree I had. The Ritz Carlton is valet only.

Turkey club and smash burger was delicious for lunch. Food came out in a timely manner.

More than a few of my fellow Yelpers commented that this new (and still high ended) establishment is not up to par and I fully concurred. Granted, there were delicious dishes, such as cocktail shrimps, but the steak was just way too dry; the waitress claimed that they used "lean" steak. Well, lean or not, even cooked in medium rare, although tender, it was horribly dry and difficult to swallow, for a whopping price ($90.00). Another disappointment was they didn't serve their famously tasty baked goods (bread). I was really looking forward to enjoying them. Based on my first experience, I will be reluctant to return to throw way my hard earned cash, if they don't improve. Lastly, beware of charging the bill to your room. You will be unpleasantly surprised. I recommend don't do it, period!

Spectaculour service and very delicious food. Sam was the best server ever and was very attentive! The tasting menu was lovely! We loved the service, food, ambiance, and view! Definitely will be back again soon!

Great location. Amazing staff. We loved the breakfast and the food presentation. Quick service too. Excellent service as all Ritz Carlton's are (I've stayed at 29 different Ritz properties) Staying at the resort we went back for evening drinks at the bar and the bartender, Cade, is super nice and makes you feel at home.

Beautiful hotel setting. Good food. Pork belly appetizer/wrap and beet salad was good. Had the prime rib special, was very good. The desserts for the holiday was fabulous. Super nice people

Great service with amazing ocean views and breezes. The Illy roast coffee is served with a butter shortbread cookie. The avocado toast with made with sourdough bread, topped with cherry tomatoes, shaved watermelon radish, baby pea shoots, and multi-seed pistachio relish-delish!

A beautiful experience, with gorgeous views, kind and attentive service (thank you Crystal!), and a scrumptious meal from start to finish. The Johnny Cake with caviar, egg and honey foam was my personal favorite bite of the night, but it was all amazing!

Loved my experience dining at La Vie for dinner! 5 stars for the 3-course menu. I've been to La Vie for brunch before and I thought it was good, but dinner is even better. The view at sunset is spectacular and the ambience with the live piano music (beginning at 6:30) sets the scene for an unforgettable night. The 3-course menu for $85 is well worth the price. To start, I ordered the corn risotto with truffles. The appetizer honestly could have been my main entree, I was surprised by the portion size! Usually at fine dining restaurants, portions are on the smaller side. For my main, I ordered the smoked Kona Kanpachi and my fish was perfectly cooked. I also loved the potato galette on the side. To end, I ordered the Kulolo crunch, but I actually preferred my boyfriend's dessert (gateau isaphan). What a perfect night! :)

My husband and I recently celebrated his birthday here, and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant offers a celebration package, for purchase, that includes: a personalized menu, personalized greeting card, personalized dessert plate, and a fresh lei with flowers or colors of your choice. Every detail made the experience even more special, and my husband loved it! BTW, the lei wasn't a simple orchid lei, but was a beautiful orchid and double tuberose lei that was fresh and smelled amazing. Service - While the restaurant wasn't very busy, our server, Sam, was great! He was very attentive, offered great recommendations and was very funny and personable. View & Ambiance - It's an open air restaurant, and while you aren't overlooking the ocean, the view was still lovely. Next time, we hope to come at sunset. There was also a live piano player, which was one of our highlights of the night. He played Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and more. He even played an Adele song upon my request. My husband and I had a good time trying to guess each song he was playing throughout the night. Food & Drinks - now, the food was delicious, but there were just small things missing in the execution, which is why I had to drop a star. The house chips were inconsistently fried; some were crisper and other pieces were light colored and a little soft. I got the seafood risotto, and the risotto grains could have been cooked a little more, as the texture was just undergone and there wasn't much flavor too it as I was expecting. Lastly, my husband ordered a sazarac and it was missing its orange twist. I know it sounds really nitpicky, and if I could I'd give half a star back because the overall experience was fantastic. But, this restaurant is owned by the same company as Hy's Steakhouse, and it was quite expensive. However, I still look forward to dining here again and recommending this place for future special occasions!

My husband and I come here regularly and sit in the bar area for cocktails, food and to enjoy some of the best live piano you'll hear anywhere, particularly on Tuesday & Wednesday nights, when Grant plays. Cade & Ru are our bartenders -- charming, personable and very skilled at what they do. Their cocktails are made to perfection and with love. Their food is exquisitely prepared and service personal and kind. Under Waikiki evening skies, with the perfect cocktail in hand and the sound of the baby grand floating everywhere, this experience is one to treasure. One of Honolulu's hidden gems.

Came here with my husband for our anniversary and Crystal، our lovely server, was very kind and patient with us, especially when we couldn't make up our minds on the drinks. Thank you so much!

Fantastic food and service. Sam was polite and very helpful. The food was delicious. The chefs prepared perfect meals.

Always a sought after place for a nice night out. I'd definitely recommend coming later because you wouldn't have to fight the sun, since it's out to get you by either blasting you in your eyes or cooking your date. The sun is no joke and it's brutal just like what mars would feel like. Regardless a great place to go for a different experience. They always change what their menu is and have the best customer service.

Great food & outstanding service! Crystal was so attentive and friendly! The risotto was so good!

This was probably the worst fine dining experience I've ever had--and I dine out often, especially at higher-end restaurants. I've been to this location back when it was La Vie, and I never expected the level of service we received at Solera. We came just for Restaurant Week on a Saturday with a 7:30 PM reservation for a party of two. Right away, our server greeted us and asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. Those seemed to be the only options offered. My fiancée asked for "water," but tap water would have been perfectly fine. I ended up saying still, not expecting to be charged. I later saw other reviews mentioning that this is how they train their servers, but $13 a bottle is excessive for something we didn't actually want. We ordered drinks--the $33 Taittinger Champagne and the $19 "Poached Pear." My fiancée ended up ordering a few rounds of the Poached Pear throughout the meal. When taking our food order, my fiancée ordered the $210 caviar, $42 oysters, $24 poke, the $110 "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu," and two sides: the $15 Wagyu Potato and $15 Mushrooms. When it was my turn to order, I tried to order the Restaurant Week prix fixe menu. The server then told me that all guests at a table must order the Restaurant Week menu--something he never mentioned earlier. I asked whether the kitchen could make an exception since my fiancée had already ordered so much, but he simply repeated that it was "their policy." This policy was not disclosed on OpenTable or on the Restaurant Week website. So, since we were required to order the same Restaurant Week menu, I ended up ordering the $110 "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu" and the $22 Johnny Cake. About 20-30 minutes later, our appetizers arrived. The server noticed the delay and checked on us, which I appreciated--kitchen delays happen and I wasn't bothered by that. However, after all the appetizers were served, someone came 5-8 minutes later with the whipped eggs, crème fraîche, and chives that are supposed to accompany the caviar. No idea how that was forgotten. About 15-20 minutes after that, the food runner brought out our "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu" entrees. Our table was completely covered with appetizer dishes--some of which we were still eating--and no one had come to clear them or reset the table with the proper utensils. We didn't even have steak knives. The food runner stood there holding our entrees with nowhere to set them, then took them back to get help clearing the table. While clearing, he tried to take the half-eaten caviar, and I had to tell him we were still working on it. When the steaks finally arrived, my "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu" was about 70-80% fat. I called the server over and told him that my steak was almost entirely fat. This is the part that really pushed me to write this review. Instead of looking at my plate first, he immediately replied, "Yes, this is Miyazaki Wagyu," as if explaining wagyu to someone who didn't know what it was. I told him I am fully aware that Miyazaki Wagyu is heavily marbled, but asked him to actually look at my plate. Once he saw that nearly the entire cut was inedible fat, he acknowledged the issue and took it back to the kitchen. I really should have taken a photo. The manager came over, apologized, and offered a replacement entrée, which I politely declined. At that point, I was done with the meal. I tried some of my fiancée's wagyu, which had some fat--as it should--but at least had edible portions. Honestly, I'm questioning whether what we were served was really "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu." I've had authentic A5 many times, and it always melts in your mouth. This did not. Normally, fine dining restaurants present a certificate of authenticity for Miyazaki Wagyu or display it somewhere in the dining room. Solera did neither. For comparison, I've had the A5 Wagyu at HY's, which is also part of G.Lion Hawaii, and that was proper A5 Wagyu--marbled, tender, and authentic. What we received at Solera was nothing like it. At the end of the meal, the server brought out complimentary desserts. Unfortunately, they were dry and not good at all--but since it was a gesture of apology, we accepted it. When the check arrived, the server told us he removed my wagyu and said he could "take off another appetizer," but he never actually did. It was a strange thing to say without following through. He should have adjusted the bill before presenting it, not after mentioning it to us. The final bill was $575.92 before tip, and we still left a 15% tip because no one was rude--just poorly trained and inattentive. But if Solera is going to charge fine dining prices, I expect fine dining service and quality.

I so enjoyed the delicious meal --- and Crystal's top notch service made it even better! I'll be coming back!

What a refreshing dining experience. For me, EXPERIENCE is what seems to set dining apart. Our server was the consummate pro... Delilah displayed the subtle fine art of service - delightfully authentic, and knowledgable . The meal was locally sourced featuring original and delicate regional flavors. Ordered the caesar salad, paired with light Rose (suggested by Delilah) and Koji Marinated Vegetables: kabocha squash, japanese eggplant, carrot, puna gardens heart of palm, local watercress, beluga lentils. Yum! One refinement possibility: improve live music selection. IMHO did not complement the environment. For locals: 4 hour validated parking, late night happy hour 8-10, inspiring artful interior design. Another tip: try Quiora on the same Lobby level, which was also exceptional. Preston, the manager was attentive, kind, and professional. Will be back often. Too easy!!

Solera is so lucky to have Marcos! He is very attentive, warm, and welcoming. And thank you to Cade for being a wonderful server as well! Thank you both for making this experience great. I will be recommending to everyone who is coming to Hawaii!

Nice boogie-casual spot at the Ritz. Service is good. Ambiance is relaxed. Food is good but portions are small. We had a some apps - cheese board, bread/biscuits and libations. Main courses were Kona kanpachi and steak (not pictured). Steak was ok; Kanpachi is better. Drinks were good - as expected for this kind of establishment. Best part is the piano bar. Definitely changes the ambiance. Grant (piano player) was excellent. Will come back and try their fried chicken. However, the piano bar alone is enough reason for me to come back. Maybe my new fav spot at Waikiki...

Our server, Royce, was extremely helpful & efficient. He gave great recommendations. Our dishes were delicious & well-prepared. The hashi-gori was amazing, different from other shave ice in Hawaii. Atmosphere was relaxing & scenic.

Solera was a nice open air restaurant, with a nice view. Didn't realize it was inside Ritz Carlton hotel. Food was good and dessert was good. Ordered the 7 course menu.

Formerly La Vie, we enjoyed the new menu The sea food tower with caviar, extra lobster, crab salad & jumbo shrimp was fresh & plentiful while the wagyu was buttery rich. The rasberry gateaux was delish & refreshing. Mahalo!

It was nice to start my wife's birthday celebration for breakfast here. Very nice place with a pretty good view. The staff made sure they kept recognizing her birthday throughout the entire time we were there. The food was very good and it was just a very chill and nice time we spent together there.