Solera

Had such a great experience here! Our server Leihala was amazing—super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, the vibe was just right, and we even caught some fireworks while we were there! Definitely recommend this spot. Will be back! 🌟

We had a wonderful dining experience at Terrace Restaurant. The service was truly impeccable—attentive, warm, and thoughtful, especially with kids. They even brought out a book for us, which was such a kind touch. Our server was fantastic, making the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. The view during sunset was absolutely stunning, making for a perfect, relaxing atmosphere. After a long day and feeling exhausted from our travels, this dinner was exactly what we needed—great food, great service, and a peaceful setting.

Absolutely beautiful evening. Came here for my birthday dinner and everything was so delicious. They printed out a special menu for me with happy birthday wishes. The views were beautiful, live music was great, and the service was amazing. I was very impressed with the quality of each dish we ordered. The portions were a little on the big side and I felt bad not being able to finish the delicious meal. The drinks were also really yummy. We really enjoyed our meal here.

Every part of our experience at La Vie was top notch. The open restaurant with a beautiful view of the ocean and cool breezes was a lovely place to celebrate our anniversary. The service was stellar, as expected at a restaurant of this caliber. They were able to accommodate my gluten free needs and were very knowledgeable about each item. Most of the seafood price fix was already gluten free, but they were willing to make other substitutions if I desired. (Not need though.) Our 5 course price fix was simply divine. Each bite had complex and robust flavors, and the presentation was always beautiful. The perfect amount of food to be satisfied but not overly stuffed. We loved the unique drinks from the bar too. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! Highly recommend.

The 3 courses set menu is more than enough as a dinner. The food is delicious and presented nicely. Love the appetizer-curry avocado, very innovative. The dessert is creative: chocolate + yam + mochi, chocolate tastes good, but not really matching the yam that well. Anyway, appreciate the creativity.

Had breakfast here and it was far better than expected!!! The view is great as it faces Waikiki beach and we thought that would be it but the food was very good. The signature Lemon pancakes (I know it didn't sound great to me either) were a must have. Absolutely devoured them. Great combo of flavors and great presentation. Went with poached eggs as well. That is always hit or miss at restaurants but they were done perfectly. Lastly we had the avocado toast which was nicely put together. Presentation was really well done for every dish. Service was really good as well even as they were setting up for a party if 30 that was rolling in. Reasonably priced for Honolulu and will have breakfast there again during our stay.

Came for the Wednesday night fried chicken and champagne special and was pleasantly surprised! They give each person half a chicken and a nice sized salad which was more than enough food along with a very nice champagne pairing. There was a special that night that allowed us to upgrade to Bollinger with a caviar bump for $5 per person. Service and atmosphere were great! All of this made for a fun special occasion shared with good friends.

We had an unbelievable dinner here last night. This is the kind of food you’d find in a Michelin star restaurant in Paris. For $85, the prefix menu is actually a good deal - we were stuffed by the end - but they get you on the cocktails ($25 each!). That said, everything we ordered was amazing, including the cocktails which were unique and had amazing flavors. Our only complaint is that before the sun goes down the sunshades make it quite hot inside the restaurant. They had fans going but they need more ventilation. Once they opened the shades (a little before 7) it cooled off. In terms of food, we had the tuna and frog legs to start. The tuna was perfectly seared and sitting on green curry that was fabulous. The frog legs were brined and falling off the bone. Then we had the veal Milanese which was cooked perfectly and the smoked Kona Kanpachi, which was crispy and flakey at the same time and served with a creamy caviar sauce. For dessert we had the gateau isbahan which is not done the classic way (with a macaron base) but was beautifully flavored with hints of rose and the basque cheese cake which had a savory undertone from the goat cheese. Even the bread to start (focaccia toasted with cheese and cheese courgettes) were unbelievable. We are considering going back before we leave!

Delilah was amazing very friendly and welcoming. She really made our anniversary a day to remember loved everything about her. The food and the atmosphere of this restaurant 10 out of 10 would recommend to all of my friends, will be back.

The food was good. Service was on point. The ambiance was relaxing. We got the loco moco and the lump crab corned beef Benedict.

everything was very great! you have to try the hashigori dessert. some of the best shaved ice on the island. manager and staff are very pleasant and hospitable.

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!!

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!

Great experience. Food and service was great. I believe her name was Kaia who helped us out. She help us navigate through the menu and gave us good suggestions. She speaks French as well so that was good too. The portions was just the right size to fill you. The view was great as well.

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.

the ambiance was so amazing! not too loud, nice live piano performance, etc. but for the price.... i wouldn't say the whole experience is worth it. don't get me wrong it was good! but i just feel like $90 for JUST a filet and pretty mediocre potatoes i wouldn't... i also got the Japanese sweet potatoes and charred broccoli as an extra side and i also feel like for the whole high end, nice restaurant vibe and feel, the Japanese sweet potatoes were kinda chard and dry. all the sides kinda seemed to not live up to how "high end" the restaurant seemed. don't get me wrong the filet was still delicious and the broccoli did taste good i just feel like they could've been better. the chimichurri was very very good though and added a lot to the meal. the beet salad was very fresh and delicious but still crazy to me that it is $30... kampachi was good too. oysters were very small for $12 each. and our poor waiter was just very young and i think waiting every table in the restaurant, but it kinda seemed like he was pretending to know more than he did. desserts were bad. sorry but they really lacked flavor and tasted complimentary (nothing special) we also waited very long for each dish so :/

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.

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!

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.

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.

I had one of the worst dining experiences at Solera which was once called La Vie. The food was completely atrocious -- it's like the chef didn't even taste the dishes before sending them out. The seafood risotto was unbearably fishy, almost to the point of being inedible, and the beets were sour and just plain awful. To make things worse, the service was incredibly slow and inattentive. They even forgot to bring out two of our dishes -- my wife and brother were left waiting the entire time while the rest of us ate. For a restaurant that's part of the Ritz-Carlton, this was shockingly disappointing. Save your money and dine elsewhere. This was my last day and I can say that eating here left all of us on a sour note. We won't be coming back.

This place was a total disappointment. We were looking for a fine dining experience but it turned out to be a very mediocre place. Service was substandard and very slow with no attention to details. I asked the waiter for bread and he said no bread. Then he said he will check with pastry chef and see what he can do. The seafood risotto was Luke warm and looked like it came out of microwave. The waiter was very polite but out of his league. Bottom line is the place is beautiful setting but the food and service is far from any fine dining experience. It is a shame that with ritz Carlton name behind it it will not survive with these kind of experience.

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! :)

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.

What a fantastic evening. Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Our server, Delilah, was welcoming and attentive and helped me select a delicious small plate and entree. Will be coming back!

Sleek, classy, modern vibe with excellent food and service! We didn't have a reservation but were able to get a table at 730p on a Saturday night and they were so nice about it! Lovely open air restaurant with an upscale blend of foods and flavors and a revolving menu! Dharmendra was our waiter, he was friendly and attentive and gave us great recommendations! We had the beet salad, fat bastard oysters (by far the best I've had) and the local catch. All delicious! Highly recommend!

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...

Ambiance hands down is amazing. The service is fantastic. And conceptually, the food is appealing. However, the evening we attended, the food execution was just off. Some of the dishes lacked flavor. That said, the things we enjoyed were the grougeres, frog legs, lobster claw app, and the special pumpkin mochi bar made for Thanksgiving.

My mom was visiting me on the island and i wanted to take her somewhere special and found Solera. From the views, to the music and the food, everything was exceptional! Cade made our drinks to perfection and the Manager Marcos kept checking in during our visit to make sure everything was to our liking. I couldn't have asked for a better restaurant to show my mom what the island has to offer! Also, the fireworks were a showstopper and there was a straight view to them! Definitely coming back and recommending Solera to my friends!

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.

The $85 pre fixe menu is worth it. If you want a la carte you can sit at the bar but dining room is reserved for pre fixe. Three course are delicious and generous portions. I went with the tuna, kanpachi and basque cheesecake. Outdoor ambiance with a nice view. Manhattan was delicious the scotch and sake cocktail not quite for me. Impeccable service as you expect from the Ritz. Grant the piano player is a legend. Plays classics and tosses in Radiohead.

I enjoyed breakfast so much at La Vie that my wife scheduled a date night for their special 3 course meal. I understand the menu changes based on the quality of local ingredients available to them on any given week. Only the highest quality is acceptable to be served at La Vie. The kitchen may be French inspired but they reflect flavors that are unique to them. We started with the chilled Lobster Cocktail. The lobster was fresh, sweet and addictive paired with their French Louis Sauce. For the next course I picked the Maui Venison Tartare crowned with shaved foie gras, Berbere spices and a sweet potato chip. Even though I went out of my comfort zone ordering this course I was hooked at first bite. I put a bit of the venison tartare on the sweet potato chip and it created a unique taste experience for me that I will crave until I have it again. My wife chose the Pumpkin Spatzele. She was as impressed with her choice as I was with mine. For my main course I ordered the J. Ludovico Chicken and she ordered Grilled Steak Frites. Since I felt my Tartare was super rich in flavor and texture I thought the chicken would be a nice counter to that. I was not wrong. I had to hesitate from licking the plate not wanting to deny myself the pleasure I was experiencing. My wife ordered the grilled Steak Frites hoping it compared favorably to her memories of enjoying this preparation in Paris. The smile on her face at her first bite told me all I.needed to know. While the food was a major highlight of our La Vie experience what sent it over the top was the service provided to us my Kaile and Mika. From the moment Kaile handed me my menu, personalized with Happy Birthday Greg, to the desert finale of Basque Cheesecake and the Gateau Isphan we felt as if we were the only ones in the restaurant. Service was impeccable, timely and they were personable. They added so much to our favorable impression of the restaurant and the Ritz Carlton experience. We will be back.

La vie! Merveilleuse! Le café est la meilleure partie.Un personnel aimable. Le stationnement est facile, ils proposent un service de voiturier à travers l'hôtel et c'est gratuit. Le petit-déjeuner était fantastique. I enjoyed myself at La vie, the food was great. It came out beautifully and the staff were incredibly friendly. They know the menu in and out. For brunch it's a seasonal menu so it changes fairly often, and if you're not a local this is a fun menu to come back and experience. The views are beautiful and it's located in a higher end hotel so you have a lot of career restaurant staff who really know how to make you feel like a princess. Parking is easy as they validate it through the hotel. Truly the best part is the coffee. They have the best coffee in downtown!

Went to La Vie with my husband for my birthday for dinner. Pictures I attached don't do the food service because of the lighting situation, but they were pretty good! We were initially concerned the portions would be small, but we read in their posts that the portions were adjusted. After the three courses, we definitely felt satiated. Not hungry, not too full-- just right!! I enjoyed the smoked kona kanpachi and the venison tartare dishes. My favorite was the Kulolo Crunch dessert. Kulolo with the chocolate, fruit, and sorbet all worked together pretty well. Have never had something like that before. Service was good! Our server and the staff were all attentive.

5-Star Fine Dining at its best! If you ever want to experience fine dining, this is the place. Ambience, Service, Food and everything else you can think of, La Vie thought of it! My husband took me here for our 8th Wedding Anniversary dinner and it was a spectacular evening. Our server, Nick, was very knowledgeable about all of the dishes- like he knew everything, everything from where the ingredients were from, what inspired the chef to create it, to the textures, details and aroma of the individual dishes. He was a truly a food connoisseur himself! He knew everything about the drinks too. Thank you for recommending the sangria, it was the perfect cocktail for my sweet tooth! The staff provided excellent service, they all worked together to make sure no one missed a beat, everything fell in place at the right time. There's also a pianist to add to the ambience, he was so talented and played classic favorites, but I recognized some Ghibli melodies there too, amazing!!! It was one of the most romantic evening, Mahalo for making our dinner date that much more special, we will definitely be back again.

Romantic ambience, beautiful view, and delicious food. The service was impeccable and this was a nice way to start our vacation at the Ritz.

Really rare that I write 1-Star reviews. Stayed at the ritz Carlton and came here for dinner and tried their tasting menu which is 175 USD. Unfortunately, I regret going there. This was not living up to our expectations. The fish was extremely dry, the risotto was basically not eatable and the meat was ordered medium rare but cam out cold and barely been on the pan. It is really sad the salad on an 7 course menu was the highlight... The service and our server were amazing! Really sweet but for a food perspective this is no way near worth 500USD+ for the tasting menu for 2. I feel sorry for the staff trying to justify the prices of the quality of the food. I hope they review their menu to ensure higher quality.

We came for breakfast as soon as they opened at 7am. The people who work here are super friendly and attentive. We ordered farmer's omelets ($31), loco moco ($32) and coffee ($9). It's 5 star hotel service and we really enjoyed the entire experience!

Cold food. Slow service in an almost empty restaurant. Pretentious food offerings with poor presentation. This is the epitome of a wannabe fine restaurant. Fire the executive chef and start over.

I ordered the Bento Box breakfast (Japanese style breakfast). It had pan fried salmon, salad, pickles, tamago (egg), natto, papaya, rice, and miso soup. The price is $42. It was satisfying without being heavy. The coffee was good. Service was ok and I say ok because our server must've not put in our order for pancakes. After the food was served, she asked is there anything else? I said yes, the pancakes. She was quick to say "oh it's coming out soon". Well when she came to clear out our table, she grabbed the unused plates she originally gave us for the pancakes to share. I asked, don't we need these plates for the pancakes? She replied "what? You didn't get the pancakes yet"? That's when we told her to just cancel it. She proceeded to say she could order it to go. Someone in my party said no thank you to soggy pancakes lol. Just a tip, if all orders are out and one is missing (which is the fastest to cook) , just go to the kitchen and check on it. Don't assume its being cooked or go back to double check that you turned in the order. Five stars for the ambiance and view. There was also a nice breeze. They validate the valet parking so make sure to tip the valet!

Excellent service, delicious food!! We did the bar room, great pianist playing in the background, was a nice environment to enjoy our meal. Pros- service was great! Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Food was delicious.... All ala carte, so we were able to try the things we wanted, versus the pre-fix option. The steak and mashed potatoes were my favorite. I wanted to lick the bowl of mashed potatoes clean - yes, they were that tasty! Super creamy and buttery... mmmmm! Steak was also addicting, the Demi-glaze had super rich flavor. Oh, and very tasty cocktails as well.... Cons- it's pricey no matter which option you go with (bar room/ala carte, or pre-fix/main dining room), but we each enjoyed our meal very much. It was a splurge that we felt was worth it! Oh, for dessert, we all thought the caramel pot de creme was the standout, the cake was good, but a little heavy on the rose flavor for our taste. We did not try the fruit parfait... It was a fun night out and I would recommend La Vie for a special night out for sure!

Beautiful vista, conveniently located in the Waikiki Ritz Carlton. It is set off to the side just by the lobby check in and next to the Japanese restaurant. It is open air so if it is a hot day or rainy-wind then it might not be the best fit. My visit was during a dinner party set meal but I remember we had frog legs.

The croque madame had very thick bread that was difficult to cut even with the sharp knife, the egg and salad were good though. The staff was great and service was quick though!

Amazing first class experience Food service ambience music wine and what a Sunset view!! Don't miss this treasure

Came here for Valentine's dinner with the hubby. This year we decided to meet up with friends to celebrate. We joined 2 other couples. We had reservations for 7 and we were seated promptly. We arrived to see the pretty sky as the sun just set. It is a beautiful open air space located at the Ritz Carlton Residences. We were given 2 different options for our prix fixe menu. I requested a vegetarian menu and I chose to dine off of the vegetarian menu. I had some allergies and dietary restrictions so the server had to go speak to the chef a few times to make sure I could order what I wanted. The server was sweet and was trying to be accommodating. It seemed as if they were short staffed, or they had the B team. We ordered some drinks to start. I ordered the honey honey drink. It was yummy and was served with a honeycomb. The drinks took a while to come out. Also their bread service was delayed. When they brought out the Amuse bouche they forgot my husband's, so we had to ask them to bring him one. It was light and refreshing and a good way to start off the meal. My meal began with a hearts of palm salad, followed by a beet salad, then the winter truffle which was the groups fave. It was a pumpkin spatzle with chanterelle mushrooms, in a gruyere cheese fondue. So delicious! Next was the ali'i mushroom dish and the meal ended with a blueberry earl grey tea infused tart. As far as the meal the food was tasty and the ingredients were fresh. My husband enjoyed his 5-course meal. He did mention that the big eye tuna tartare was just meh. His menu was $139 and mine was $119. We didn't get out of there until after 10. Overall it was a nice experience. The piano playing was a nice touch to the evening. The ladies were handed a red rose as we exited. I just wish the service was better. I was expecting much more from La Vie!

Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary here! The service was impeccable and the food was made perfectly. The only downside was the heat. All seating is outdoors with ceiling fans so I was sweating a lot. Once the sun set though it was much better. We got the maison menu and they gave us complimentary dessert!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at La Vie Restaurant in Waikiki, and it was truly a remarkable experience. The restaurant offers a pre-fixe menu priced at $119 or $139, and I opted for the Maison menu, which featured an array of delightful culinary creations. From the moment I stepped foot in the restaurant, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a sophisticated ambiance. The attentive staff made sure every detail was taken care of, enhancing the overall dining experience. The meal started with a collection of Amuses du jour, which were exquisite bite-sized appetizers bursting with flavors and unique combinations. Each amuse-bouche was a work of art, beautifully presented and crafted with precision. The highlight of my dining experience was the Sonoma Duck Roti course. The combination of the duck breast and berbere spice jus a orange dressing was exceptional. Throughout the meal, the chef showcased their culinary mastery, presenting each course with creativity and attention to detail. The ingredients used were of the highest quality, and the flavors were harmonious and well-balanced. The service at La Vie was impeccable. The staff members were knowledgeable, providing insightful descriptions of each dish. The pacing of the meal was also well-timed, allowing for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. While the pre-fixe menu may seem pricey, the quality of the ingredients, the artistry of the presentation, and the overall dining experience justify the cost. La Vie Restaurant is a true culinary gem in Waikiki, offering a dining experience that is worth every penny. We got lucky and was showered with the Friday night firework from Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Located at the ritz! Valet parking. Restaurant is located in lobby so head over to the elevators and go up. Restaurant will be to the right and they had live piano music! Romantic ambiance and beautiful views. Two menus available: There is a regular set menu and a seasonal set menu. I opted for the regular and upgraded my main to A5 of course. Food quality was great! Love the wine by the glass selection. The Bordeaux was amazing. Espirit de Pavie 2016 bordeaux.

The service was totally exceptional! Our server was very knowledgeable in describing all our meals. Which they were very delicious.

Every part of our experience at La Vie was top notch. The open restaurant with a beautiful view of the ocean and cool breezes was a lovely place to celebrate our anniversary. The service was stellar, as expected at a restaurant of this caliber. They were able to accommodate my gluten free needs and were very knowledgeable about each item. Most of the seafood price fix was already gluten free, but they were willing to make other substitutions if I desired. (Not need though.) Our 5 course price fix was simply divine. Each bite had complex and robust flavors, and the presentation was always beautiful. The perfect amount of food to be satisfied but not overly stuffed. We loved the unique drinks from the bar too. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! Highly recommend.

Very cute restaurant at the Ritz Carlton with great views and ambience. Amazing service and hospitality which really enhanced the experience. Every dish was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. Definitely recommend for date night!

Wonderful French restaurant in Honolulu. La Vie is located at the Ritz Carlton, which is a few blocks from the beach. The seating for the restaurant is outside, but is covered and has beautiful views. The service was great - similar to what you would expect at a higher end French restaurant. The server and sommelier were both very knowledgeable on their offerings. The food was fantastic; we particularly enjoyed the beet salad and Wagu steak, but everything we ate was great. Overall, I would highly recommend if you're looking for a nice, French dinner in Honolulu.

Ambiance great, food was outstanding. Went with prix fixe with upgrades. 5 stars for them going way above and beyond for a small hiccup. Valentine's Day is hectic but the service was fantastic. Will 100% be back.

Loved the seafood and the view. It was expensive but definitely worth it. Service was attentive but not obnoxious. I highly recommend it.

The service, food, and all around ambiance were amazing. The view we had as the sun set was truly romantic and unlike I have ever experienced. The food was so delicious and flavorful, when I went it was still during covid times but all in all it was truly an amazing experience. I really can't wait to go back and enjoy all the food again!