Senia

We’d heard great things about this spot and were excited to have dinner here with our family. While the restaurant is located in a rundown part of Chinatown, the interior is charming—with warm lighting and beautiful wisteria-style chandeliers creating a cozy atmosphere. We shared the mushroom and cheese tarts, the incredible roasted bone marrow with roasted beef and Hawaiian rolls, shrimp tagliatelle (my favorite), smoked salmon with waffles, and roasted potatoes. Every dish was flavorful and delicious. They’re also known for their cocktails—Freddie, the smoked old fashioned with a blood orange ice cube, was excellent. Our server, Krista, was friendly and attentive. We’re already looking forward to coming back!

Terrific service and atmosphere, too pricey. This was a very enjoyable dinner experience. Our server was excellent — he helped us navigate the menu, answered any questions we had, and stayed attentive (but not overly so) throughout the meal. The two sommeliers were also great mixologists. I suggest asking them to create something for you off-menu (I asked for something like an espresso martini but with rum, the cocktail they created was yummy!) The food here came a bit short of expectations for the price. Our first 3 dishes were solid (cheese and mushroom tarts, bone marrow, ravioli). While none of these dishes were especially unique or “the best I’ve ever had”, I would eat any of these again. We were most excited for our fourth dish, the wagu. Unfortunately it did not live up to our high expectations or the $200 price tag. The steak was just fine, nothing special, and not as buttery or flavorful as I was expecting in comparison to other wagu I’ve had. The mushroom side dish was also not very good, just basic sliced mushrooms in a bland sauce with some cheese (still cold) crumbled on top. The side of potatoes were bland and tasted stale as soon as they lost their heat (so eat them fast!). Overall, this is a great spot if you’re looking for the fine-dining service experience. Maybe just skip the $200 wagu.

Wow, just wow. If I could give 6 stars I would. My husband and I did the Chef’s Table experience at Senia with chef Anthony Rush and it was one of our best dining experiences ever—only matched but not exceeded(!!!) by a 3 star Michelin restaurant in Rome. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by a staff member and walked to the chef’s table. Our sommelier greeted us and explained the menu for the day, while taking a drink order. Not only was the food outstanding, with every dish being absolutely delicious, but the service was warm, hospitable, and chefs went above and beyond for all the guests. Chef Anthony Rush was an absolute delight to watch and converse with. He was funny, friendly, and so down to earth, I felt like I was both star struck but also talking to a new friend. The open kitchen was fascinating and entertaining to watch. It was truly like watching artists work, but the medium is food. I felt like I was watching the Bear, with the “hands please”, tweezers, tiny squeeze bottles, and even witnessing a bad ass chef take a pan out of the oven with his bear hands. We mostly were served by Chef Rush and the sommelier, who was also incredibly charming, personable, and a wealth of knowledge and passion for wine. The whole time I felt like so incredibly lucky and grateful that something in my life led me to be sitting here in Hawaii with the best food of my life eating with my husband and an incredible chef. We immediately made a reservation for Podmore, Chef Rush’s other restaurant. If they ever see this review, I just want to say thank you to the amazing people at Senia. You made us feel so special.

Of course we had to try the tasting menu so we could get a taste of the best dishes the chef wanted to offer. We also paid with the wine pairing. The food was beautifully plated but overall, really not much to write home about (probably because we are comparing with the NYC food scene which is incredible). We found that the food in Oahu was really not much to rave about but if you’re looking for an upscale dining experience in a sea of “meh” food, this is one of the places to check out. Tasting Menu: Smoked Trout Roe heart of palm Premier White Sturgeon Caviar white chocolate Laurent-Perrter Brut, Champagne, FR NV White Guy “Sushi” kona kampachi, english pea, sherry vinegar Nigl, Grüner Veltliner, AU 2021 Foie Gras plum chutney, grilled bread Haart Spätlese Riesling Mosel, GE 2011 Cappelletti ricotta, truffle, parmesan foam Ferraris Agricola, Ruche, IT 2019 Scallop apple, boudin noir, pomme purée Chenin Blanc, Champalou, Les Fondraux, Vouvray, FR 2022 Ribeye bone marrow, tomato, broccoli Ch La Tour Carnet, Medoc, FR, 2018 Mimolette sweet potato, green gooseberry Sea Buckthorn swiss meringue, sea asparagus Braida, Vigna Senza Nome”, Moscato, IT 2020 The Septagon

2018 experience: We ended up here on recommendation by a colleague of my spouse who is a chef. ATMOSPHERE: The bistro-chic spot was pretty frigid inside which meant it was perfect for me. Contemporary décor and chill background music made for a total modern feel. A chef's table at the rear blended into the open kitchen. Seating is fairly limited so reservations are required, moreso for the chef's table and its tasting menu. PARKING: It's luck-of-the-draw street stalls or in one of the area's over-priced lots or garages. MENU: The menu rotates but unsure how often. Items I saw from a review from six months ago weren't listed when we went. We were treated to a mix of shareable dishes including vegetables, pasta, cheese, beef, fish, scallops, escargot and oxtail selections. The wine menu is extensive. There's also a separate tasting menu reserved for the chef's table. FOOD: Kalua Pork & Cabbage Croquettes The four pieces were filled with a smooth, puréed-like mixture of kalua pork and other binders. Being a purist, I tried the croquettes plain but later drizzled on the accompanying chili pepper water and never looked back. It made the subtle flavor pop. Highly recommended. Charred Cabbage I chose this on recommendation by a fellow Yelper. If you like the Brussels sprouts app that many-a-restaurants serve, you're going to love this. The combination of creamy, buttery, ocean-y, minty and charred flavors were simply amazing. Easily my favorite dish of the night that made me moan with every bite. Maine Sea Scallops Ridiculously pricey for just two scallops, but dang it, they were expertly seared and extremely tasty. Crunchy corn kernels, artistically rolled up zucchini strips and a creamy miso sauce were nice accompaniments. Another highly recommended dish. Spaghetti They had me at lobster. Unfortunately, this was just okay. For the price, I expected more lobster and a wow-factor. It was simply tomato-y and spicy, about a 3 on a 5-scale. I'm always apprehensive about ordering homemade pasta due to it not being cooked properly but Senia did a great job of it keeping it as al dente as possible. Triple-Smoked King Salmon I was wondering why I kept smelling burning kiawe wood in the restaurant from time to time and it was because of this dish. The salmon comes covered in a smoke-filled glass dome and opened at the table. Honestly, the salmon was way too smoky for us. I also felt it was too soft but my spouse liked it. This dish is a twist on the chicken and waffles craze. Here, it was lemony waffles, a buttermilk spread, maple-caramelized onions and sliced pickles that came to the side and was meant to pair with the salmon. It did not work for me. Very over-priced dish and my least favorite of the night. Pass. DESSERT: Mousse au Chocolat I'm not a dessert fan but I loved this! It wasn't overly sweet which was a huge plus for me. The smooth flavors of chocolate, banana and hazelnut were so good. And the crust! Moist and crunchy at the same time... Heaven. Highly recommended. SERVICE: Everyone was terrific and worked as a team. OVERALL: Mostly very good dishes. Mostly good pricing. That fifth star is so close!

It’s was very nice experience, food was interesting and servers was very nice but we are still had some times to wait food or wait them to clean up tables. On my taste I would not say it’s was fantastic but very nice and affordable. We tried $50 tea it’s was also cool, but taste like a regular black tea

An unforgettable culinary experience! We chose the à la carte menu and were impressed by every single dish. Each plate was beautifully presented and full of unique, bold flavors that showcased local ingredients in creative ways. The smoked ahi cigars and the bone marrow were absolute standouts. The service was warm and professional, and the atmosphere was stylish yet relaxed. Highly recommended for anyone looking for fine dining with a modern twist in Honolulu.

Sat alone at the counter for my birthday dinner. The food and atmosphere were absolutely delightful. Sitting at the counter added to the enjoyability of the meal as it was great watching the kitchen operate and compose each dish. The bartender they had working was incredibly helpful and friendly. The Freddie was an amazing drink, delicious!

One of the best dining experiences in Hawaii. The simply stated menu belies the extreme complexity and intricacies involved with creating the flavors of each dish. Why it's been nominated five times but has never received a James Beard award is beyond me. Tip: skip the degustation menu and opt to order ala carte. Like most Western restaurants, the set menu is designed to give a broad tasting of what the restaurant has to offer. There is no cohesion, no building of flavors, no trying to create a complete culinary experience as in Japanese fine dining. Order and eat what you like. The smoked ahi cigar, a mainstay and always a hit. Packed with finely diced ahi, perfectly seasoned and gently smoked. Yuzu matcha crema and chives round out the offering perfectly. Talk about complexity. Sea Scallops with sunchoke puree features beautifully seared perfectly cooked scallops. The accompanying "sauce", a complex array of ingredients in finished with yuzu kosho, garnished with sea asparagus all worked to bring out the incredible sweetness of the scallop. The sunchoke puree, the ideal neutral foil to ready the palate for the next bite. Maui Nui venison carpaccio is outstanding. Red bell pepper puree for sweetness, mac nuts for texture and earthiness, micro radish for peppery kick, sorrel for floral notes and Indian sub continent spices bring the metallic, gamy flavor of the venison alive. The foie tortelini, little pillows of happiness. Toothsome on the outside, rich on the inside almost creating its own sauce when bitten into. Green onions add a vibrancy and black currants for a burst of tangy acidity. Mushroom chips add texture. Finally a SRF boneless ribeye, a sharable feast. Perfectly cooked mid well finished with a totally unnecessary compound herb butter. Duck fat fried potatoes and creamed spinach and mushrooms accompany. Micro watercress, uber sweet tomatoes and both a chili and horseradish sauce on the side. Stuff the leftovers into some crusty bread the next day, trust, one hell of a sandwich. Extensive wine list by Hawaii standards. Good mix of old and new world wines. Typical markup. Friendly and efficient service. Numerous visits across the years, Senia consistently delivers.

Had a really nice dinner here the other night! Came here for our anniversary and the staff was SO great, even giving us a card to celebrate the occasion. All of the service staff was so nice and accommodating, and our server did an excellent job of explaining all of the dishes and making recommendations which were all good. I also appreciated how quick he was to accommodate our requests as well. The restaurant itself is also really cute, and is quite unassuming given its location. On the food front, we ordered the Ahi Cigars, Scallops, Kampachi, and Zucchini. The cigars were very unique in terms of presentation and flavor, though a bit too smoky for my liking (really leaned into the cigar theme). The kampachi was delicious and so were the scallops (probably some of the best cooked scallops I've had). The Zucchini was solid as well. Overall, the vibes and the service of the restaurant were excellent, and the food was solid. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for something a bit more upscale for a date night!

Really disappointed. This was probably the 4th time I've been here and I was baffled by the service, cuisine, preparation and combination of strange and disjointed flavors. I suppose over the years the transition has had an impact on this restaurants' overall offerings. Out of the 5 items we ordered and shared we only liked one and that one was overcooked. The Falafel fries were accompanied by a dip that did not taste good and didn't compliment the flavors or dry fries. The scallops were leathery and hard. The gnocchi was burnt on both sides and black. We went to celebrate a special occasion and it was very disappointing. Not that we expected a complimentary dessert or anything but the check came after the mains were cleared, so we went to nearby Fete to finish the night with delicious desserts and great service. Unfortunately, the overall experience definitely resulted in our group opting to not return any time soon in the future.

Jenia from Senia gave us outstanding service from beginning to end! For our "snack" course had the seasonal sweet corn fritters- éloté sauce was delish! The farmers market salad was fresh but by far my absolute favorite was the truffle gnocchi sprinkled with smoked trout roe- bursting with deliciousness! The seasonal braised lamb was tender and great with the homemade naan- which was more like roti-crispy and tasty! The yuzu tart was full of flavor but I honestly didn't taste the shiso in the ice cream.

Amazing! Visited here years ago but had no idea "The Game has been Upped! " Wow, is an under statement! The store front is less than notable. The menu, on line, admittedly didn't excite me. I was a single diner and it didn't appear conducive for one; I was wrong. There are many great offerings to make one or many happy. The Ahi Cigars are pure genius. My dinner of Scallops with Prosciutto and Asparagus with a generous dollop of Bearnaise, unctuous. Although my repast left me without appetite for a sweet finish, I instead enjoyed some pure Mamaki hot tea. I cannot tell you how exquisite the service was, every aspect. This is one of a very few International-Class dining experiences here in Oahu.

I have not really enjoyed dining here in the past. Sitting at a table in the dining room left me feeling like an afterthought and looked down on by non-local servers. I figured out why I had that feeling. The 8 seat Chef's Table on Friday and Saturday is the way to approach Senia. The quenelle of California white sturgeon caviar on a sunchoke custard accented with chive butter was like eating high end kaiseki in Tokyo. Chef Rush's take on fish & chips was a fun play presented as White Guy "Sushi" - Kona kampachi sitting on crisp potato instead of rice, with an English pea tartar, sherry vinegar, and black lava salt. Little truffle ricotta stuffed hats of cappelletti with truffle butter and parmesan foam were just three delicate bites that left me longing for more. I was very satisfied by the time the final seven-sided wood polygon was unfolded to reveal six chocolate truffles. We were given the option of having them boxed to take home, but I just let myself have a final enjoyable indulgence. From my vantage point I got to watch Chef Anthony Rush touching and approving each dish in each course serve to us lucky eight. The timing and expediting of the rest of the room revolved around our courses. Every single server who worked the restaurant divided their attention between the tables and being present to assist Chef with service. I could literally watch the ordering and expediting for the rest of the restaurant timed so Chef and anyone assisting him had space to set up and plate our courses. This is the kind of meal I will willing pay good money for - excellent plating, well coordinated service, and friendly insights from Chef Rush. The only lows were the presentation of wine pairings. When Chef Rush bought us a dish I could not clearly hear him explain what he was presenting because the wine server was talking too long and too loud. There were occasions when Chef Rush was literally waiting on the wine service with plates in both hands - waiting for the wine server to finish talking and get out of the way. This was on par with good meals I have had in other cities. You're in good hand when you have the attention of the chef.

Food is super tasty, service is amazing, really good price for the meal and experience I got. Would highly recommend!

Just a quick update since I came here with a friend a month or so ago and had a few dishes that I haven't had before... One was the Maui Venison Tartare and the other was the Duck Liver Parfait...loved both of them. For the large plate we got the Duck Confit, loved this one, too. The Venison had indian curry flavors along with pickled mango and some chopped roasted macadamia nuts, very tasty. The Duck Liver was super smooth and came on a cigar of grilled bread and topped with some sweet blackberry reduction...also super tasty. The Duck Confit was a half duck, foie gras, and a plum and sumac chutney...wonderful. Along with these we ordered some of my go-tos like the Roasted Bone Marrow and Ahi Cigars and the my favorite cocktail the Freddie. Still my favorite restaurant on the island and hopefully one day will get to try the tasting menu on the counter.

My group was real excited to come here and while I think the food was good, it fell a little flat from our expectations. We had a reservation for a Thursday night so we were seated quickly but there also didn't seem to be a wait. We ordered the falafel fries, duck liver parfait, farmers market salad, sea scallops, gnocchi, wagyu short rib, and crushed fingerling potatoes. Our favorites ended up being the duck liver parfait and the scallops. The gnocchi seemed a bit overcooked and broke apart easily with our fork, the farmers market salad was just standard, and the wagyu short rib was probably not worth the price point. We did have a good time though. The interior is dim and food came out dish after dish so our group had a chance to catch up with each other. I think this would be a cute place to do date night!

I had a great time at this dinner. This was my first chefs counter experience. I loved being able to see the cooking to plating to making of drinks in the corner. We did the 10 course experience but skipped the wine pairing, he opted for cocktails (which were very good, and I stayed with Laurent Perrier champagne). The first 3 bites to come out were the canapés-- the basil chip was my favorite. It was light and had a slight crisp and love the flavor was different. I also thought the caviar dish was perfect- it was a super generous portion and paired well with the champagne. The "white guy sushi" was the most unexpected dish for me. This one blew us away. It was a play on fish and chips as the chef is from London and it hit spot on. This was my favorite dish. The foie gras was a nice surprise but I'm not much on terrine, I'm more or a seared type of girl. Nonetheless, it was good. The pasta with truffle and ricotta I believe I also really, really liked. The hamachi was probably my least favorite. The flavor was good but it was a heavy portion and the hot over the cold left the pieces cold to lukewarm in my mouth. The steak was also a slightly heavy portion for a tasting menu. He thought his was slightly dry, and while I do love steak, I've never had one on a tasting menu that blew my mind. I think my piece was better but was extremely full by this point and really wanted to make it to dessert-- which was a good move in my opinion. He loved the next tart but it wasn't for me. The buckthorne pie for me though-- was so good and loved the asparagus ice cream pairing. Lastly, they did send us home with chocolates. Neither of us actually like chocolate so we passed on these and gave them to someone at our hotel. Overall, the food was really good. I think my main thought (which other people may love when spending the price for a tasting menu) is that the portions are too heavy to complete 10 full courses. It was harder for me to appreciate that later dishes because I ate too much or the earlier ones, even with passing food bites to my boyfriend. I think it was a great experience that I would definitely want to do once and super happy I was able to.

Loved the salmon and bone marrow! Great service, we really enjoyed our night here! Definitely will come back!

We came for an early Valentine's dinner to avoid the madness of the actual Valentine's Day. The place is absolutely beautiful to look at when you're inside. Everything from the tables to the lighting to the utensil holder. Service is impeccable. We were seated right at the front so we could see a lot of what's happening between servers. We started with the "snacks" aka appetizers. The cigars were delicious and I wish I had more. This was probably the most savory item that I had from all our orders. It was more on the saltier side but not too salty. mind you, I am more sensitive to salt. The tarts were not what I expected. I thought it was a whole mushroom that was stuffed or something within the tart that had mushroom pieces. I really wanted to love this but sadly I was not enthralled. The filling was lighter than a moose almost like a foam. You are encouraged to take one bite. So I felt like a mouthful of foam in my mouth. An explosion of taste happened but again, I wish the texture was more chewable. For entrées we split everything. The sea scallops were delicious. Lots of different flavors on that plate. I am not a fan of kambocha in drink so I thought I would not like this. However I had had a taste of whipped sweet potato. I enjoyed this as a side and not paired with my scallop. I could've eaten the whole plate by myself. The tagliatelli was delicious with almost a light cream sauce. The sea asparagus was nice and and light and crunchy and added a nice balance with the sauce. And lastly the salmon. My Mr. fishes for salmon in Alaska every summer so we were excited to see how this was prepared since he also smokes his at home. Mind you it does say it takes 30 minutes to prepare. It all came in perfect timing as we sat and drank so everything flowed well. when we were ready for the salmon it came right in time. All right here we go: I would not say this even pushes feeding four people. Two at Best. I literally could've eaten it all by myself and the only reason why I ate most of it on my own was my Mr. said it was too rich for him. Hey that's more for me! The salmon was cooked perfectly in my opinion and melted in your mouth. My Mr. felt he could taste fake smoke which bothered him a bit. We like the set up as it was almost like a breakfast for dinner with the waffle, crème fraîche, compote, and cucumbers. However, I am not gonna lie we would rather have rice lol but I get it this is not L&L. This seemed more of a talk piece by layering ingredients on top of the waffle. I actually was not a fan of all of that on top of the waffle so I just used the salmon alone. We had the sommelier come by and give us suggestions for a riesling. I was given suggestions as well as a taste. He came back later on and said he thought about other alternatives based on my liking and I actually chose one of his suggestions which was a great choice. Not too sweet and not too dry. He also said whoever orders the wine the server should always serve them first and if that doesn't happen to scold them. We giggled throughout the dinner because the server always poured Mr. man's drink first. And no we did not scold the server. Would we come back again? Absolutely. It's a beautiful restaurant and the booth that we were sitting on offered some privacy where we did not see others dining. It is clear the chef put lots of thought to the menu with different ingredients.

Looking at some of the straight up classics on the ala carte menu wish we would have done this instead of the chef's table We did the chef's table for my fiance's birthday. This came sans chef who was away "on Award Tour with Muhammad, my man Goin' each and every place with the mic in their hand. So no chef but the somm did step up and deliver some extra pairings and was some of the best paired wine have had with a meal. Food was good. Kind of what you would get in alot of other upscale fine dining Michelin star adjacent type spots , but nothing wowed me. If I lived here I would certainly go back but save your money and avoid the tastings or prix fixes. Too expensive for what it was.

Senia has again established its high consistent quality as my must-go restaurant in hawaii. We came here again after our first visit two years ago and wowed by every dish we have. The cocktails are one of the best I ever had, and the special one, chocolate strawberry negroni, is very well balanced with sweetness and bitterness. The salmon entree is still so tasty and soft with homemade waffle and jams and cucumbers. I would definitely go for the salmon without second thoughts. I really really love this place. Will definitely come back and taste the chef menu!!!!

Very disappointed. Food was mediocre tasting but presentation was good. Please see my pics for what I ate. Open kitchen is not such a good idea because you can see all the students cooking, literally they looked like students. Very over priced for the taste because our meal came out to $1,200 including tip. Probably will not go back.

Senia, or 'xenia', revolves around the ideology of hospitality where all are treated with the same regard - they offer both a tasting menu and an a la carte, in which we opted for the latter. We started off with: +Mushroom & Cheese Tarts - with king trumpet mushrooms, guryere, and porchini +Smoked Ahi 'Cigars' - prepared with brick pastry, yuzu kosho aioli, and chives; had a nice crispy, crunchy exterior +Duck Liver Parfait - with grilled bread, apples, and blackberries +a 'Farmers Markets' Salad - with seasonal veggies and dressed in an orange & lime vinaigrette For our mains, we ordered: +the Agnolotti - with kabocha, sage, brown butter, and hazelnuts; more on the sweeter end +the Gnocchi - with Parm, truffle, and smoked trout roe; this was bland +a Triple-Smoked Salmon - served with lemon and chive waffles and a maple butter glaze +an Australian Wagyu Short Rib - with pickled red cabbage, fennel, and chimichurri +Crushed Fingerling Potatoes - with pickled chilis, mustard seeds, and shallots +and, the Roasted Golden Beets - with red pepper, feta, and nicoise olive The restaurant itself is aesthetically-pleasing, especially the champagne grape-like chandeliers that I was totally obsessed with! Service was friendly, and reservations are highly recommended. +friendly service +reservations highly recommended

The world food tour duo made a return visit to Senia, where chef Anthony Rush showcases his take on regional American cuisine. The restaurant hasn't changed since our last visit; it remains an intimate space with a bar to your right as you enter, tables to the left, all leading to the open kitchen and the Chef's Counter for diners wishing an intimate experience with the chef and his kitchen. I perused their extensive wine book and selected a 2020 Domaine Méo-Camuzet, Vosne-Romanée, as it was priced well ($335). A rich, redolent wine, full of red fruit ... earthy, floral and spicy in the best way, an excellent start. We ordered the Duck Liver Parfait ($12), Maui Nui Venison Tartare ($34), and Roasted Bone Marrow ($34) as our starters. The liver mousse was piped onto pieces of grilled bread, with dollops of blackberry jam and stems of parsley atop. It was rich and creamy; almost like a luxurious version of peanut butter and jelly on toast. The venison tartare came with naan bread and was surrounded by toasted macadamia nuts. The venison was mixed with curry and covered with some kind of jellied skin and decorated with leaves of herbs and edible flowers. The curry flavoring almost overpowered the delicate venison ... It was delicious, but I wanted the gaminess of the venison to play a more prominent role. The bone marrow came with four pieces of sliced Hawaiian sweet rolls, three salts, a dish of piccalilli, and a dish of oxtail marmalade. The marrow wasn't split along the bone like others we've had; it was sitting in an unroasted(?) bone acting as a holder for the marrow. The piccalilli (relish of chopped vegetables and mustard) and the sweetish oxtail marmalade were very strong flavors, and if one used either of them in excess, they would overpower the delicate marrow. Everything was delicious but I wanted the marrow to play a more prominent role. We chose the Maple Leaf Farms Confit Duck ($110) and the Braised Okra ($12) as our shared entrée. The duck was so tender and delicious and whitish in coloration; it almost didn't seem like duck. Sitting in a saffron jus, it was topped with a piece of foie gras, plum and sumac chutney and micro greens. This is a fabulous dish, and we were so full of the appetizers, we ended up taking half of it home. The braised okra was interesting. More baked than braised, whole pieces of okra was in a San Marzano tomato sauce with gremolata and oregano ... Almost like a gratin. I liked it; my food partner did not. We ended our meal by sharing a Yuzu Tart ($18) and a cup of Guatemalan coffee ($5) for me. The tart came with a quenelle of ice cream (flavor unknown ... I can't eat ice cream). The tart was rich and reminded me of key lime pie. We enjoyed our meal and time at Senia. We're happy to see it remain one of the successes in downtown Honolulu. It doesn't hurt that it's a block from my office as parking can be an issue.

This restaurant was highly recommended so we were excited to experience it. The food was creative and fantastic! We loved all the flavours! The family style tapas food servings allowed us to taste a lot of the offerings. The staff gave us a birthday card with everybody's signatures.

Book a table on Saturday at 6:30pm but called and able to push to 7:15pm due to the Christmas lighting parade. Hostess showed us the table. There is a HB card with a team signature. Nice first impression. Tôm served us with a clear instruction of the drink and food menu. Ice cold water served readily. Since we are on the light side, we decided to go with the small plates menu. Too bad, the signature cigar dish could not be served due to the mis delivery of the crepe but chef try to replace with his own fantasy replacement. Else we enjoyed the Kona Kampachi, I would prefer the marlin. Roasted bone marrow. The Hawaiian sweet rolls are really good. Sea scallops are nicely grilled with crunchy kale. Tagliatelle green onion is very fresh with nice texture. Kauai shrimp is not that special. Every dish is very well presented and personally served with descriptions one by one. Team keep track and clearing and changing utensils as needed. We also ordered the 007 and mango/nlood orange Senia spritzer. Nothing special but very well presented. All in one, very pleasant fine dining experience. Good job Obama team

This was a nice change in scenery from all the food trucks/local mom n pop restaurants we went to on our honeymoon. I wouldn't consider the interior small as they have high ceilings and a private dining room. Our server, Alex, was great and helped us go over both the food and drink menu. We got the scallops, gnocchi, and wagyu short rib. The first two were incredible. Scallops were cooked perfectly and the gnocchi was pillowy soft. We were a bit disappointed with the wagyu as it was very underseasoned but we still enjoyed it considering it's just a very nice cut of meat. Overall, if you're looking for a place to have an intimate and refined dinner date, I would highly recommend!

Wait staff and service professionals (including the sommelier) Exceptional!! Snacks, Starters, and Dessert ALL quite beautiful to look at. innovative and delicious. Great bottle of Champagne , too. Loved trying things I've never tasted before, so much fun making for a unique and special experience.

We celebrated my wife's birthday at Senia and I have to say--this place hits all the top marks. Chef Rush is truly exceptional; every dish was beautifully presented and the flavors were perfectly balanced. You can tell there's serious attention to detail in both the creativity and execution. The only small critique I'd offer is regarding the service--our server, Ms. Genya, was a bit quick in presenting each course. It would've enhanced the experience to have a bit more explanation or passion into each dish as it arrived. That said, the overall experience was fantastic, and I'd highly recommend Senia to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions!

First time and it won't be the last! Service and food was good and worth the $$. Had the triple smoked king salmon (shared entree), falafel fries, smoked ahi cigars, tagliatelle, gnocchi, and drinks!

I was very excited to visit Senia as I've heard a lot of good things online. They offered a tasting menu experience as well, but we ended up just ordering from their a la carte menu. To be honest, I had some mixed feelings about this dinner in the end. The restaurant was modernly designed, and the atmosphere was great. The service was decent, and some of dishes were tasty (Pic 1: Smoked Ahi 'Cigar', Pic 2: Roasted Bone Marrow). However, I was also disappointed by a couple of things. After placing our order, the server told us that their portion was small, and it would take an hour+ for our entree "Duck three ways" to be ready. So we should order one or two more plates to share, even though we already ordered one snack, two plates, and one side, and a large share plate. So we trusted his advice but it ended up being too much food. They also didn't really pace out the plates well, so we still waited for the duck anyways.... Overall everything felt a little expensive for its portion and the taste. They charge $130 for the main course duck, but it was a very disappointing dish. The duck was a bit overcooked and dry. Crispy leg confit was quite oily... I don't know if it's because our res is the last time spot before their closing, but the quality and experience were definitely not what I expected.

Michelin 1-star quality food for the tasting menu I. Amazing staff. Slight pacing issues. -food: the chef and his team dreamt up a creative and delicious menu. Highlights include an amazing caviar course over crispy bone marrow infused bites and a cold, sweet semifreddo (contrasts all around amazing), a play on a sushi meets British fish and chips, elegant and balanced foie dish, slightly sweet pasta dish, and wonderful dessert. Only miss for me was the squab. Come hungry as it's a lot of food! The chef's pedigree from prior restaurant is evident (small little things like Keller green tape in the kitchen too!). -the service: the entire team was fun and engaged. They hit the right level of contact and interaction perfectly. The chef was engaged throughout. The somms were attentive and knew their stuff. Everyone was great. -pacing: to each their own, but for me pacing was a bit slow. They have 1 seating at the chefs table and lock everyone's service together. This creates the situation where slow diners who aren't conscientious of other diner's pacing can delay the whole meal quite a bit. The staff tried to subtly move things along, but it was largely out of their control. While perhaps difficult for a kitchen that also has an Ala carte menu, the better approach would have been to pace individual groups. All in all, a top 2 experience anywhere in the island so far! Will definitely come back and try the menu again when it evolves.

Came here for our anniversary! Always heard good things about Senia and honestly it wasn't bad! We definitely indulged way too much for this meal, but it was worth it! Short summary, honestly I would just suggest these 4 thing for anyone coming here. Which are the: 1. Ahi Cigar 2. Bone Morrow 3. The Ulu Ravioli 4. Seared Scallops These 4 items were the best compared to everything else we got and it was pretty filling! Although, we would of got another round of Ahi Cigars (which were amazing). The Hamachi and Duck Three ways was honestly mediocre and I wouldn't really suggest those dishes to anyone. Overall, Staff was friendly, food came out at a nice pace, and it was good! I would love to come back to try their tasting menu rather than just the regular menu!

What we ordered | Ahi Cigars | Cornbread Madelines | Sea Scallops | Gnocchi + Truffle | Roasted Bone Marrow | Braised Beef Cheeks | Duck 3 Ways | Brussel Sprouts | Maitake Mushrooms | 007 cocktail Taste | my favorites were: ahi cigars, truffle gnocchi, duck three ways, cornbread madeline and the sea scallops. flavors were great for all these dishes. presentation was on point as well. their bigger dishes that are for 2-4 people took about 30-60 min, but the way the dishes came out was very spread out and we were very full at the end of the meal without dessert. madelines | buttery and flavorful came with a brown butter honey to glaze the madeline ahi cigars | lots of flavor, nice crunch and the sauce to dip was delicious scallops | nice sear and pumpkin puree was yummy with it (they gave us another scallop as it comes with 5 but our table was a party of 6 - an additional $8 for the extra scallop) Gnocchi - melted in hyour moth, truffle sauce was good and the truffle shavings portion was a lot (this was +$35 on top of the gnocchi dish) duck - the slices of duck had a nice crisp and great flavor beef - very tender, nice glaze sauce, cauliflower had a mash potato texture to it which I liked with the beef 007 cocktail tasted like the description, very floral but good. Service | Troy was great. walked through the menu which was family style and gave his recommendations on food/drinks. servers were attentive on refilling our water and replacing our dishes and utensils as well. Parking | street Notes | made reservations a few months in advance for 10 people. We had two tables as we couldn't fit in one table but our tables were adjacent to each other. appreciate the staff to acommadate and even add one more person to our party.

It's been years since I've dined at Senia and it was long overdue so I took hubby's birthday date night as an excuse to check it out. Wow, I was sorry that it's taken me years to return. What a great dining experience! It started with the gracious greeting upon entering and the exceptional service continued throughout. We were told that the menu was new and just about everything sounded tempting. We started with two snacks, the Madelines and Ahi cigars. Hands down the Maddies may rank as the best cornbread we've ever had. The nuttinest and little kernels of fresh corn gave it a great texture. The Ahi was tasty and beautifully presented as each dish was. We shared a Farmer's Salad which was bigger than we thought and simply featured very fresh veggies which were crisp and refreshing with a light calamasi dressing. The Hamachi was hubby's favorite course of the meal and I never tire of fresh hamachi. This was was perfectly paired with pickled green stawberries and fiddlehead fern. The Japanese Eggplant also was excellent, crisp on the outside and tender inside with some spice from the aioli. Next was scallops, lightly cooked to perfection on a bacon cream - who can complain about that combo right? We had the scallops with a side of Maitake mushrooms in a red pepper sauce which went together perfectly. To end most perfect dining experience, we share the desert called "coffee". It was a sponge cake topped with mouse and a praline type macadamia on top. Coffee, chocolate, macadamia....yes it was divine. Our server Bianca was so friendly and timed everything perfectly. We both decided that we would visit again soon to check out other items on the menu as each dish was so special and we know we will not be dissappointed.

My husband and I dined here for our 10 year anniversary while in Hawaii. Located within Chinatown, there's lots of street parking available. Since they are only open in the evenings, parking is easy to find because Chinatown is closed by then. There's no sign outside, but it wasn't hard to find. Upon entering, we were greeted by the host and they also greeted us a 'Happy Anniversary' since I mentioned it on our reservation. The menu is super simple and not overwhelming. We split a bottle of wine and had a cocktail each. The cocktails were beautifully crafted and the somm recommended a really nice bottle that we enjoyed within our price range. Food was spectacular and really thought out. The price is very affordable and I loved everything that we ordered! We even saw a few families that had littles, so I would say it's a family friendly restaurant. Would definitely return here again when we're visiting.

Senia is the epitome of innovative fine dining and fresh farm to table. It's been one of my favorite restaurants on Oahu since it opened its doors in late 2016. Chef Anthony Rush and his team do a stellar job of creating deliciously vibrant and flavorful dishes while providing exceptional hospitality in a chic and beautifully designed space. Their private dining room upstairs is perfect for any celebration.

Backdated review! December 7, 2022 Did a walk-in and they surprisingly could squeeze us in on a Friday night! Only caveat was that we could only do a la carte, so take this review with a grain of salt as we did not get the 'full' Senia experience (our fault for not making reservations). Service was amazing. Our server went above and beyond to explain every dish that they loved and made excellent recommendations. Good Bone Marrow - Was good, exactly what you'd think it'd taste like. Very decadent. Ahi Cigars - Loved the presentation Not so good Egg Tarts - no comment, just wasn't my cup of tea Pumpkin & Burrata - The pine nuts helped, but I dont know maybe it's just personal preference that I didn't enjoy this dish as much as I'd thought I'll be back soon and hopefully will be able to try the prix fixe courses for a more accurate review!

Still my favorite restaurant on the island! They renovated the indoor decor and it's beautiful! Loved all the current dishes from the spinach cavatelli, the sea scallops, Yuzu ice cream dessert, and of course the ahi cigars are always my favorite. Excellent service that was super prompt and attentive.

THE BEST tasting menu I've been to. Taking elements of local Hawaiian cuisine with lots of creativity through the combination of both classic and non traditional flavors Service was beyond amazing. With one bar seating that could host 4-5 parties, it's an incredibly intimate experience with a full view of the kitchen. The restaurant also has booth seating meant for dishes that can be shared. The interior was also stunning -spicy tuna taco with avocado and finger limes - Senia reserve caviar over white chocolate and ricotta reduction -Kona kampachi with lingonberry, pine, and fiddlehead fern - foie gras Torchon with lychee and lilikoi, Hawaiian sweet rolls to pair -tomato salad over buttermilk & oregano pan a cotta -hamachi with kohlrabi, cucumber and daikon -beef ribeye with crispy sunchoke and pickled ramps -Gruyère tart with red onion and moringa -the island: pandan chiffon, mango sorbet, lilikoi 'dirt' hibiscus and lime -The Septagon Price: $225 per guest Overall: 9.5/10

Higher end restaurant. Bone marrow was unique. Scallops were solid. Croquettes were crispily fried. Favorite was the ahi cigars. Mushrooms were a good side but it's harder to share as a group of two since the dish is larger than expected. Service is impeccable. I asked for hot water since the restaurant was really cold, and this was the first time in many upscale restaurant experiences that my hot water was refilled without me asking. Try to get a reservation ahead of time, even if it's later. We had an 830 for 2 and was able to go in at 745 since they called us when the previous table finished early. Downtown parking may require some circling if you want to park on the street due to all the one ways.

We had been wanting to visit Senia for a while! We finally made a reservation and made it there! We were first to get there, at first I wasn't sure we were at the right place, wondered if they moved since the blinds were down and it seems very unassuming! We had to keep telling the Pig & The Lady customers they could go around us... they all seemed puzzled by what we were waiting for! Then Senia opens! They seem to purposefully stagger when folks arrive so they can give you the experience that they aim for. Me and my wife were blown away! They food, the drinks, the service were all amazing!! We just had our 25th anniversary in Paris and we visited some nice restaurants (including the Michelin Star Jules Verne IN the Eiffel Tower!) so we have a high bar for exceptional... and Senia was exceptional! We were truly blown away! Highly recommended!!!!!

The best experience my family and I ever had. The staffs were all so friendly & one of their staff especially went above and beyond to blend up a pot of ginger tea since I was feeling under the weather. The food was top notch delicious & the presentation was amazing. Ambiance of the restaurant is quite intriguing to say the least. Very beautiful & amazing experience. We would definitely recommend this place. Hands down!!!

Senia is one of the best meals I had during my visit to Oahu. Actually, Senia is one of the best meals I've had in my life period. From start to finish, the meal and service was extraordinary. If you're able to, I would highly recommend coming with a large group so you're able to try out most of the menu -- both on the food side and cocktails. Between the five in my party, we ordered the following dishes: ahi cigars (three are included in an order so we needed to add two more for $7 each so everyone could have their own), roasted bone marrow, agnolotti, farmers' market salad, duck three ways, and their triple smoked salmon. The ahi cigars were unanimously everyone's favorite bite of the entire trip. The crisp wafer of the cigar contrasted so well with the bite of the fresh tuna inside. The smokey reveal of the cigars is a show in itself -- so get your cameras ready, but the smoke really brings another level of depth to the dish. The roasted bone marrow dish is beautifully presented on a giant wooden board. Included are warm, fluffy milk-bread buns with which you'll need to assemble your mini sandwich of marrow, caramelized onions, pickles and a sprinkle of one or more of their special salts. Absolutely decadent! It's easy to get overwhelmed by something as rich as bone marrow, but the balance provided by all the accompaniments were perfect. This was probably my second favorite bite of the meal. Moving on to the large plates, the duck and salmon are certainly not cheap, coming in at $130 and $88 respectively. Of the two, everyone in the group enjoyed the taste of the duck more, but the presentation of the salmon more -- where there was a showy reveal with a glass dome filled with smoke. If you are only able to order one, I would definitely recommend the duck. It is such a creative and delicious dish. Drink-wise, we had gotten the Freddie, Ifs and Buts, Royal Tea, The 007, and Von Schweetz. As somebody who really enjoys spirit forward cocktails, the Freddie was just what I wanted. If you're looking for a photogenic cocktail, the 007 is what you'll want to get, topped with a green London Jack. For dessert, we ended up ordering three out of the five available options: the yuzu parfait, vanilla poached pear tart, and some sort of coffee cake dessert. At around $17 for each sweet treat, a few to share is more than enough for everyone to round off the end of their meal. Overall, I can't recommend Senia enough if you're looking to splurge on a really nice meal in Oahu. I would definitely stop by again in the future.

Creative, Inspired design. Eat with all your senses. Great service, with insightful suggestions and explanations of dishes. Bravo

Wow..... amazing flavours and exceptional service! Great concept here, sharing plates that allow you to try a variety of dishes, each one better than the one before. The smoked salmon was the best we've ever had. I won't spoil it, but the presentation is unique and creative. Gnocchi was also a standout, hard to narrow down my choices as everything was fantastic. Service was top notch, decor feels very New York, banquets are great for comfort and privacy. They have a few signature cocktail's and a modest wine selection. Reservation is a must, booked well in advance. Don't be intimidated by the menu, you will love the food.

It's been a hot minute since we were last at Senia. The last time we were here was before they renovated. The new digs are gorgeous - feels like a whole new world, far away from the downtown hustle and bustle. Dane brought me here for my birthday. And what a nice way to celebrate my turning 41. The food and drinks here have always been excellent and the service top tier. It was great to see a familiar face, Michael Winterbottom, in the mix - we had a great time hearing about the origins of the French 75 in addition to a bump of caviar with chartreuse . All in all a great time. Can't wait to come back again. And maybe, not be as bougie. The food was outstanding as always - refined, thoughtful, and expertly prepared.

So, I'll preface it by saying food was good, but most of us (not me) left hungry for more, literally. We celebrated a friends birthday and I wanted somewhere a little more classy and somewhere we haven't gone before and found Senia on Resy. Food and service was good for the most part; certain dishes were extremely salty which was such a let down. Get the mushroom tarts, but this was one of those salty dishes. The gruyere and the mushrooms were so complimentary with the very light and crispy pastry. OOH and you MUST get the cornbread madeleines - I pretty much devoured that butter compote they provide. For the platey dishes, def get the okra. Perfectly breaded and seasoned and it was just good. Avoid the tartare, cheddar, bone marrow, and gnocchi. Actually, the cheddar wasn't bad but not for my party. The tartare was kind of flavorless, the gnocchi was kind of flavorless too where the truffle took a backseat to the trout roe. I WAS SO disappointed in the bone marrow. The curried chutney didn't really suit the dish and the oxtail was SO salty. The marrow, delicious as it was, I think would have been better if it was served in the actual bone, not a ceramic replica. Would I go back again? Probably. Anytime soon? No.

from walking in, a nice greeting from our lovely hostess/waitress then to our table. Nice ambience, lights were slightly low but perfect. Restaurant decor was modern with few touches of rustic with barnyard door which leads to the restrooms, cool chandeliers hang from the black out ceilings. I love the layout. Food was do good! Presentations was beautiful - we ordered the ahi cigars - that is a must! Then the hamachi, scallops, bone marrow, crunchy broccolini with pine nut, the Yuzu parfait we have a wonderful experience and look forward to our next visit- Thank you Senia !

Honestly felt like just another fancy restaurant and not worth the hype, as much as I wanted to give a stellar review. Maybe we just ordered all the wrong things in which case learn from our mistakes :( The best dish was the Ahi Cigars which came out first and unfortunately it was downhill from there. The Bone Marrow was more unique and paired with difference sauces/salts + Hawaiian rolls. The Pappardelle was cooked well and tender, but the sauce was too acidic and sour. The Maitake Mushroom was overcooked and the sauce was grainy. The Kabocha Croquettes tasted like McDonalds hashbrowns and were lackluster with a basic creme fraiche sauce. The Triple Smoked Salmon was not very creative and I feel like I could have gotten this dish at any upscale restaurant in Hawaii.

I made reservations here a month In advance. My waiter was kind! Considering the host and another waiter kept staring unpleasantly. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful inside with cute decor. The ahi cigars were good. The Madeline's were fresh and honey butter was sweet. The brownie was rich! The overall food here was decadent. Unfortunately, one waiter came over to ask if we were finished with a dish we were not and made us uncomfortable. It felt like we were being pushed out. And after I paid the bill when I was walking out I overheard my waiter say to the hostess, who was bald, that I tipped him well. Which makes me think the looks were for a reason. This was upsetting. They were not discreet.

The restaurant is located in Chinatown but all the stores around it seems closed and the street was pretty beaten up sadly. The inside was nice. The food was pretty good and very high end.

The food was phenomenal and creative plating, the avocado toast cocktail was really surprising, the ahi cigars were an experience. Lots of smoked things on the menu, but they do it right. The servers were all great and into the food. Great culinary experience out of the commercial and most touristy parts of Honolulu.

Another bookmark checked off. Since Senia opened back in December 2016, I have heard a lot of positive things about this restaurant. Located near the Ewa makai corner of N King St and Smith St, Senia is sandwiched between popular neighbors of The Pig & the Lady and the newly renovated Smith & Kings. Senia co-started with Chef Chris Kajioka and Chef Anthony Rush, but Chef Kajioka parted ways in January 2021. Senia's menu is ala carte but also known for their Tasting Menu, which has been put on hold until later this year. They will be going through a renovation later this year with projected re-opening in late-October, where their Tasting Menu will return. I dined with a group of 4 where the 3 of us were first timers. We really wanted to try their Tasting Menu but we ended up with each person ordering a dish, plus we added on a started and a shared dish. Here is what we sampled: Smoked Ahi Cigar (2/5) I really had high hopes for this starter as I read so many positive reviews on this. I loved the presentation but was sadly disappointed after the first bite. The ahi had an odd taste and undesirable texture. At first, I thought it was the smokiness but the second bite revealed a funky taste. Seared Scallops with Chinese Lettuce (3.5/5) I must comment on how the kitchen pays attention to presentation as I was just amazed by this dish. The scallops achieved great caramelization with a beautiful brown exterior but my scallop was slightly overcooked with a bouncy and undesirable rubbery texture. Citrus Cured Hamachi (4.5/5) We commented on this beautiful dish - it was almost too pretty to eat. It was artistically plated with such attention to detail. The Hamachi was delicious and paired well with the pink grapefruit segment, but I found the lilikoi drop a bit too powerful. Sweet Corn Agnolotti (5/5) Hands down the best dish of the evening. The pasta was cooked until perfection and just appreciated the sweet corn, fried prosciutto and trout roe. We were given the option of adding more truffles for a surcharge but declined. This dish was so good that I'd order it again. Venison Chitarra (3.5/5) This dish was okay but it didn't hit the mark with me. I've had venison before but found the flavor a bit subtle. The pasta was executed well and loved the huckleberries and ricotta cheese but I would have preferred a more presence of venison. Triple Smoked King Salmon (5/5) This was the other dish that impressed me. The king salmon was smoked beautifully. I appreciated the moistness and how juicy the protein was. I placed the salmon on top of the savory waffle and it paired nicely with the onion jam, sliced cucumbers and crème fraiche. Rouge (3.5/5) Visually this dessert was very pretty to look at because of its plating and presentation. This dessert was semi-frozen so it was semi-solid. Flavors were just okay for me. The guava and raspberry flavors were muddled - - both had a sweet and tart contrast that competed with each other and sadly were lost. Chocolate (4.5/5) For me this was the better dessert of the 2 that we ordered. It was indeed a rich chocolate dessert with chocolate layers over chocolate mousse topped with chocolate balls. I couldn't really taste the Earl Grey as chocolate dominated this dessert. Nonetheless, this dessert was delicious. Service was outstanding. Staff here are trained well with food delivery and explanations. Our water glasses were constantly filled, and staff removed our dishes and utensils. My largest disappointment of this dining experience was the ambiance. There was a large group that spoke loudly, so the atmosphere didn't meet up to what I had envisioned Senia to be. Although the food, presentation and service felt like fine dining, the excessive noise killed the mood and downgraded the experience for me. In the impressive 3200+ food pics on Yelp, I came across dessert photos with candles in them so one of my dining mates mentioned my birthday that's in a few days. Our server bluntly told us Senia doesn't offer anything, congratulated me with "Happy birthday." and walked away. As a consolation, later in the meal he dropped off a birthday card with all the staff signing it. Overall, mixed feelings of my first time at Senia where some dishes really stood out and some dishes missed the mark. For a fine dining, I set the bar high for Senia but perhaps that was my mistake because it ended up with disappointment. I'd be keen for a return visit but this time I would like to experience their Tasting Menu. NOTE: After our meal at Senia, we ended up immediately going to another restaurant for dinner #2 as we were still hungry.

Great service, great food... a true dining experience! The outside atmosphere of Chinatown is a bit sketchy, but as soon as you step inside Senia, it's amazing!

The service here is above and beyond. I was uneasy about bringing our little one with us to a fine dining experience but my husband wanted to treat me to a special meal with locally sourced ingredients. The staff made it seem completely normal for this little person to join us at the table and the host went to great lengths to look for my son's shoe. The som followed in suit! Senia provides a warm, elegant but lively atmosphere. Our aperitifs were everything you'd want in a cocktail. Delicious, strong, gorgeous with unexpected twists in design and flavor profile. We enjoyed the Von Schweetz and 007. Favorite dishes included the Maui venison tartare as well as the boccocino burrata and melon. Speck is one of my favorite foods and I'll willingly order it whenever I can. The sea scallops were served with a bacon cream that blended well with arugula oil to bring out a savory satisfaction without feeling too heavy. We waited for quite some time for the duck 3 ways and unfortunately the breast lacked seasoning and was rather tough. The confit and foie were tasty and lent some much needed flavor to the plate. No birthday song and dance here but there's a lovely little sign with everyone's signature with well wishes, like a little birthday card. Very thoughtful touch. Thanks for making my birthday special!