La Mer
French fare with island flair
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Tucked along the coast on Waikiki’s west side, La Mer makes good use of its enviable location inside the
Halekulani hotel — doors open up to welcome in the tradewind breezes and the sound of the ocean.
The Neoclassic French restaurant is one of the best eateries on the oh-so picturesque island—and it’s the only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurant in Hawaii. It’s a testament to La Mer’s culinary team that the French-influenced, locally sourced dishes manage to upstage the ocean views.
If you’re in the mood for cocktails before dinner, head to the hotel’s Lewers Lounge, where there’s an array of imaginative signature sips accompanied by live jazz. Or hit up L'Aperitif, La
Mer’s sophisticated cocktail retreat with drinks created by The Ritz
Paris' legendary head bartender, Colin Peter Field.
Getting There
2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
TEL808-923-2311