La Mer at Halekulani

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   Mel

   Hawaii

   19 reviews

   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We dine at La Mer 2-3 times a year, usually for our birthdays and for our anniversary. Food is always exceptional. Service is normally impeccable; you'll feel like royalty during the experience. With this being the New Year's Eve event, we expected the mandatory service charge (spoken tip) and the set menu. Disappointed that there was no wine pairing with the set menu. The sommelier did have recommendations and those recommendations did compliment the meal. However, they did not embellish the meal like the normal wine pairing does with the "normal" meal; to be clear, La Mer's food is so exceptional, it is a misnomer to label anything "normal." The other disappointing aspect of the evening was that where we were seated, there was not much of an ocean breeze. Normally we're seated on the lanai, or immediately next to the lanai and any sort of sea breeze can be felt. This time, we were far enough away that I had to remove my jacket because because of getting to hot. We'll continue to come for our birthdays, but maybe choose another venue for NYE.
   

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   Mary

   VIP

   Grand Rapids

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect experience. Our table selected the 7 course meal. Each course was excellent and delicious. Service was best ever. Great for a special occasion like our daughter’s 30th birthday.
   

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   Maura

   Chicago

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   La Mer is such a special restaurant—Chef Trancher and his team provide the best blend of French and Hawaiian cuisine with excellent wines and exceptional service. We were there last year and it was the first restaurant we booked once we made our plans to return to Honolulu this December. La Mer would have Michelin stars if Hawaii restaurants were rated by Michelin. It is a perfect spot for a special occasion or to just enjoy amazing food prepared with great attention to detail. It is worth every penny for this unforgettable dining experience!
   

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   Bradley

   Las Vegas

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   La Mer was an amazing experience. The food and service were impeccable. Every course was perfectly prepared. Highly recommended.
   

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   Kathy

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an amazing experience at La Mer! We did the 7 course menu and was so good! Staff was so nice and the move us to a table close to the ocean as soon as it was available, 10/10
   

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   davidw

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent across the board. Down to earth, quiet elegance. Food presentation amazing and beautiful. The service—it’s like you …no, you are VIP. Expensive and i missed my complimentary champagne they used to give. That was a cool tradition that should be brought back.
   

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   Min

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service, nice ambiance, food is great as well. Big portions for a tasting menu
   

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   KAORI

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   お食事もロケーションもサービスも素晴らしかったです。 ボリュームが多くて、最後のステーキやフォアグラが、とても美味しかったにも関わらず全部いただけなかったことが心残りでした。デザート3皿も、甘いものが苦手な私には多かったです。（チーズは美味しかったです！）
   

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   Linda

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A dining experience to remember. If you are looking for more than just a meal this restaurant and are in for a culinary memory - then La Mer is worth all the hype. The service was absolutely top notch and we loved our time there.
   

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    Catharine

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    I would have to say that my meal was horrible and not one server asked why I wasn't finishing my plate each time it came! The fish was too fishy! The courses didn't not make sense. And flavors were too wonky! At a thousand dollar plus bill!!! Don't do it! The cheese service please don't get!!! The servers don't even know where the rubbery cheese came from when asked! It was horrible and tasted like it came from Costco! I have traveled the world and have to say I am a foodie snob. This restaurant is over priced, over hyped, and not worth it! Sorry, please tourists beware!
    

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