Solera

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.

Forget just dinner this was an unforgettable journey. The wow factor began instantly, turning the corner from the elevator to that view, perfectly framed from our table. Flawless food, impeccable service, great music, and a truly unique dessert followed. The heartfelt goodbye from our waitress capped it off perfectly. We loved every second

If you're thinking of eating here, Please save your money, and if you have a lot of that, please save your time and skip this place. Visiting Hawaii from Canada, and girlfriend wanted a nice dress up occasion on one of our nights here. This restaurant was conveniently located near our hotel. Hotel restaurants at this level usually mean hiked up prices and mediocre food, in exchange for very good ambience, and exceptional hospitality. So I kept my expectations exactly that. Sadly this place fell very short and I paid the price for it. The Good: -Host, Servers, Bartenders - all quite friendly -Our drinks were very good. We enjoyed the special cocktail of the day (margarita) and the shirley temple. Props to whoever is running the bar program here, and the talented bartender. The Bad: -We ordered the washugyu striploin ($120), seafood koshihikari ($55), and sides of Charred Broccoli with crispy garlic, Wagyu Gold Potato Puree, local mushrooms ($15 each). About 5 minutes after we ordered, the server informed us that there would be a bit of the wait on the food because some bigger groups ahead of us ordered before us. He offered us some foccaccia and butter for $15. I appreciated the upfront noticed, and accepted the foccaccia. Foccaccia: for $15, I was expecting a bit more. The bread was just 3 slices of dry foccaccia, butter was just plain cultured butter. The highlight of it was that it came with these strips of origami paper, so we decided to try origami, since he informed us the wait would be long. By long wait, I didn't expect 70 minutes. That is quite long especially when you are hungry. From the 40 minute mark onwards, they check on us periodically and saying the food should be coming out shortly. We tried to stay excited, telling each other that our food at least be fresh and hot, assuming the team is trying their hardest to get the food out. Unfortunately, when our food came out, all our food was cold. Plates were also barely lukewarm. -Seafood risotto was very salty, and cold. -Mushrooms texture were rubbery, and cold. -Wagyu Potatoes were overworked and gloopy, and cold. -Charred Broccoli with crispy garlic was not charred, just in a convention fryer with no steam(can tell by the way the broccoli ends browned, and wasnt even blanched. Also they forgot to season it, and forgot the crispy garlic. -The Steak actually tasted good and they cooked it well, it was just also cold. -They forgot the garlic parmesan potatoes that is suppose to accompany the steak (I didn't mention this because I didnt want to wait another hour for potatoes) We were really hungry but ended only eating steak and leaving most of the rest because it was just bad, and cold. I am just so confused on how everything was so cold after a 80 minute wait. Also if food does get cold, its usually because they are waiting for an item or two to finish so they can send it out all together. But in this instance, every single item was cold. Non-food nitpicks: 1. They have a huge mirror as a center piece for their bar, which obviously was not cleaned in a long time. 2. We ordered 2 entrees and 2 sides, for 2 people (3 sides if they gave us our parmesan potatoes). There were share plates when we sat down, but they took these away after the bread, and never gave us new ones for our food. We had to ask for share plates. For context, I own a few restaurants as well, and my whole family in the food & beverage industry, so I am very passionate about hospitality. It just seemed for a hotel of this calibre, it just fell short. This is most definitely a management issue and not a staff issue. Yes protect your margins and hit your quotas but don't do it at the expense of your guest experiences. You're damaging not only the restaurant, but the Ritz Brand as well. Our bill came out to be $270, after the comped bread. I still left a 20% tip as I want to believe the team today tried their best, and I asked the server to relay my feedback to management. Management, please do better.

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! 🌟

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.

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.

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.

Food was amazing. Waiter was amazing...friendly...knowledgeable....answered all questions...was proactive at asking us if we had questions...explained every meal. Asked us how we were doing and if we needed anything.

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!

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

I was not planning on eating at the Ritz but once I walked by this gorgeous setting I had to stop for the view without even looking at the menu. I ordered the crab salad which was better than anything I ordered in Maryland last month and my server was divine. Highly recommend

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.

Celebrated my birthday at afterglow amazing burger and shaved ice. Great for a date or girls dinner! Love the free valet parking too.

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! :)

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 :/

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.

Really appreciated the great suggestions by Crystal, who made the dining event for my wife and I a great time. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and could not have been happier!

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.

Solera is a top choice for both breakfast. Summer and her crew provide outstanding customer service that is above and beyond. If you want to start your day right, Solera is the place to go. Chicken and waffles is our go to and top it off with a sparkling rose and you will be in heaven. The best view in the islands you get the perfect skyline view! Thank you Summer and crew for the best experience ever!! Mahalo!!!

Drinks were amazing! Food was amazing! love the crab fried rice!!! And our server Sam was delightful so attentive!

Dharmen was absolutely amazing, we had the best experience. what an unbelievable night and the service was exceptional. highly recommend!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

This restaurant was such a disappointment. The view and ambiance are great but even that could not make up for the service and food quality. The service was average to below average with very long wait times. It took 1.5 hours to get our check after we finished eating and we still had dirty dinner dishes on the table. The food was terrible. I had the fish and it was severely overcooked and compeltly unseasoned. My party had potatoes that had no seasoning and broccoli that was roasted to the point that it was dried out. Very very unsatisfied with our experience. All members of the table ordered drinks, apps and mains and consistently were unhappy.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!