Excellent staff that made an unpleasant incident enjoyable. After having a bad day with everything going wrong, one helpful server, not a waiter, not the manager, offered some assistance beyond his job description and made us feel extra special. I was hoping that a wait person or even a manager could lend some assistance. My husband and I felt very special and we tipped this server very well, but know that he would have to share his tips with the other crew that did nothing for us.…

Superb service and haute cuisine are the standard at this upscale oceanfront restaurant.. In Short
Enjoy the royal treatment at this elegant eatery, located in the luxurious Halekulani Hotel. Diners take in stunning views of Diamond Head while indulging in classic French cuisine. The whispering sway of palm trees in the open-air dining room complements the formal atmosphere, but the vibe is anything but pretentious. The menu features classic French dishes infused with local island flavor (Big Island lobster poached in butter and herbs, roasted duck breast and thigh confit, rack of lamb with a mustard crust, and a filet of Kobe-style beef). A top-notch wine list has the perfect offering for any entree.…

Superb: Expensive But Worth Every Cent. By far, the most expernsive and the best meal of our tip. You choose if you want 3, 4 or 5 course meals. You begin with a glass of Champagne (Lanson) and a tidbit (we had a small popover filled with a salmon moose.) We had an assortment of appetizers ($$ extra). My wife had the crispy skinned Onaga while I had the bouillabase. For dessert we had a banana souffle. Each and every dish was spot on. Worth every penny. For the 2 of us with a bottle of wine the bill was over $390 with tip) I only wish the wine list had more Alsatian wines.…

Exquisite!!. After having been disappointed on previous trips to Hawaii with the general poor quality and high price of the supposedly top restaurants, La Mer was a wonderful surprise. The meal (a four course tasting) was simply exquisite. The service, ambiance, and view were similarly superior. In fact, the restaurant compares favorably with the best in New York, London and San Francisco. A must-visit when in Oahu.…

Extravagant Dining Experience. If you want to have a pampered dining experience with amazing food, then I recommend Le Mer. Though of course the price reflects its high star rating, the food is absolutely amazing and service superb. It's a great reason to wear that formal dress you have gathering dust in your closet, and surprisingly for a French restaurant I didn't leave still feeling hungry! But I'd recommend getting dining with a view, because it's the only seating that's worth the price.…

Absolute Heaven!. Just visited La Mer on 28th and was stunned by the attention to detail, service and quality. We decided to have their 9 course tasting menu at a set fee of 125 ea. and it was well worth double that. A true once in a lifetime dining experience!…