La Vie

Name: La Vie
Address: 383 Kalaimoku St, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96815-2298
Telephone: (808) 729-9729
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

673 Reviews

$50 and over

French American

Top Tags:

A Modern Approach to Multi·Course Dining.

La Vie is a contemporary restaurant that’s inspired by our local ingredients and collaborations with the community. Through the tradition of French cuisine we strive to give the diner a sense of place and appreciation of Hawaii.

Views of the Pacific Ocean set the scene for our open-air restaurant sitting high on the eighth floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach.

Find us: laviewaikiki.com | @laviewaikiki

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 729-9729
Website
https://www.laviewaikiki.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Patrick Collins
Catering
For all catering and event inquiries, please contact our Events Department at 808.729.9729 or lavie@glionhawaii.com. We look forward to perfecting your special occasion!
Private party facilities
For all catering and event inquiries, please contact our Events Department at 808.729.9729 or lavie@glionhawaii.com. We look forward to perfecting your special occasion!

Location
383 Kalaimoku St, Honolulu, HI 96815-2298
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Cross street
Kalaimoku Street between Kalakaua Avenue and Kuhio Avenue
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking up to four hours with validation.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Kokua Maui Wine Dinner with Master Sommeliers
$250.00 per person
Sep 28, 2023 only
As La Vie & Quiora celebrates its four-year anniversary, we would like to take a heartfelt moment to express our deep gratitude to the community for the unwavering support we've received over the years. It's your warmth and kindness that have fueled our journey. In the spirit of giving back, La Vie Waikiki is honored to announce a special fundraiser dinner, hosted by Master Sommeliers Patrick Okubo and Chris Ramelb. A portion of the proceeds from this remarkable evening will be dedicated to the Maui Relief Fund. Thank you for being a part of our story, and here's to many more years of shared moments! MENU · LAVIEWAIKIKI.COM/MAUIWINEDINNER

What 673 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Great for fine wines
Hawaii
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Oahu
Best Service
Oahu
Great for fine wines
Oahu
Romantic
Oahu
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

673 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service! I would highly recommend it.
Is this helpful?
S
Staceyrie
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal in a beautiful setting. Wine pairings were good (and generous!)
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food and wine with nice ambient and good service
Is this helpful?
H
Hilarie
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
A lovely experience with fantastic food! We enjoyed the pairing course very much, and listening to the history about the pairings our waiter provided.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment i entered the welcoming staff were fantastic. Our server I forget his name but talk guy with glasses. Absolutely amazing service. All around well done ! Ambience next to perfect with the Friday night fireworks as a bonus. The food. Wow just wow. I tried food I normally don’t enjoy and was blown away by their ability to craft flavours together. My dessert was a unlike anything I’ve experience with it looking unique but tasting like a cocktail. Pricey but once in a life time. Couldn’t fault. The wine pairing is done to perfection. 6 star.
Is this helpful?
GS
GaberS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, a must do. Great food and service. Wouldn't change a thing.
Is this helpful?
AR
AROD
Hawaii
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably the best upscale restaurant in all of Oahu (we dine out every Saturday) but it is very, very expensive and probably reserved for only special occasions.
Is this helpful?
AM
AMAMA
Hawaii
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined at La Vie for a birthday celebration. It is at the Ritz Carlton in Waikiki with valet service. The dining area was simple and elegant in an open-air seating, covering overhead, of course. The view was very nice. There was also a live pianist to add to the ambiance. There were two set menus to choose from and a wine pairing option. They created a pescatarian menu to accommodate my husband. Each course was beautifully prepared and delicious. The staff were all very attentive and friendly. We had a wonderful night!
Is this helpful?
HD
HawaiiDiningAdict
Hawaii
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the wait staff (esp. Kalie) to the sommelier Henry it was an exceptional experience. The food was different and so well thought out in taste and presentation. Wine pairing was right on target. Such a wonderful and unique experience. Looking forward to another visit.
Is this helpful?
CH
ChrisH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Kaile and the team were wonderful, especially the support from Mika, Chris, and Nikolas. We celebrated my wife’s birthday and they made it really special. Food was excellent and they accommodated my wife with a pescatarian menu since she does not eat red meat. We arrived as they opened which was still a little warm and bright with the afternoon sun, but got cooler as the night progressed. Fantastic service, spectacular food, excellent wine and drinks, and endless hospitality.
Is this helpful?
K
Kengg727
Phoenix
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered the set menu with wine pairings and the Myisaki A5 supplement. First wine pairing was Dom Perignon! What a great start! Overall, great value excellent food and service. Highly recommend!
Is this helpful?
r
raccoon911
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and extraordinary service. Special pescatarian menu was printed and waiting after putting in special requests.
Is this helpful?
AN
AtlNative
Coastal Georgia
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience5
Went there a couple of years ago and was blown away by the service and quality of the food. This return trip was disappointing, there was no heart in the preparation of the food and the courses were far too spaced out. The cocktails were of decent quality but were also slow to be made.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorites in Waikiki. The food is great
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, outstanding dessert, great service ! Bravo Chef !
Is this helpful?
LM
LindaMichi
Hawaii
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kaile and the rest of the servers at La Vie were outstanding, the pace of the food coming out was perfect and their explanation of food preparation was always helpful. We have been to La Vie just twice before and decided to try their prix fix for our anniversary dinner. It was exceptional! The starters were a surprise and a great start to the rest of the delicious dinner. Our friends enjoyed it too and our friend travels to France every year and is very picky so was happy he enjoyed his dinner also! The price was very reasonable for our amazing tasting experience!
Is this helpful?
CL
ChrisL
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable experience. One of the best meals we've ever had and the staff was above and beyond with their knowledge and service level. Cannot express how good Dave Brown, Kaile and the rest of the team were simply superb.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing tasting menu and stellar service from Henry and Nik! Will be back again!
Is this helpful?
JJ
JeriJ
Miami
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The tasting menu and wine pairing were excellent! Everything was so very well prepared and absolutely delicious! The pairings were just perfect. The service was incredible as well. Would highly recommend La Vie for that special occasion or just as a wonderful experience.
Is this helpful?
GF
GlutenFreeGirl
West Palm Beach
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food and service. Every bite was stellar. Skip the cheese course and go for the desserts. We shared both the traditional and seasonal menu which were equally good. The A5 Waygu was the highlight as well as the truffle risotto
Is this helpful?
J
Joeboy
Hawaii
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well planned and well executed course menu. We come for the duck and the kampachi was a favorite that night. Timely service and great descriptions from the staff delivering the courses. And terrific service from Kira - - she has served us twice now and always creates a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Was tasting menu only, but had two options and the food was terrific.went with the pairings as well and they were well thought out and added to the great meal.
Is this helpful?
KG
KyleeG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food and service overall were amazing, exactly what we wanted for our last night in town. The only detractors were that the restaurant is immediately in front of the hotel pool so there was some unwanted noise coming from the pool. Also, when my wife mentioned she wasn’t enjoying one of the paired wines our server replied with “well thanks for trying it” instead of offering her a replacement. At this level of establishment we expected a replacement.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service by Nikolas was great! Thank you. Overall this place is a must visit - quality of food, service and the experience.
Is this helpful?
MF
MariaF
Toronto
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect dinner to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We dined here with family following our vow renewal and everything from the food, presentation, service, view, live piano music and ambience was exceptional. We enjoy fine dining for special occasions and travel and both tasting menus did not disappoint. We had dined at a popular fine dining restaurant in Honolulu earlier in our trip and found the food lacking. At this restaurant, however, the fusion of French technique and fresh local ingredients was executed beautifully and with flavourful intent. Our meal at La Vie was the most memorable of our dining experiences on the island and I wish I could go back again and again. Highly recommended.
Is this helpful?
AG
AlejandroG
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience1
The food was outstanding as was the service. The setting is frankly beyond disappointing. You would think the Ritz would try a little bit harder to have a fitting venue for a restaurant of this class. The restaurant is frankly a poorly lit hallway with a piano, cheap chairs and tables with the ambiance of a bus station including the neon energy saving lights for Gods sakes. This for a $200 dollar a person set menu restaurant. 10 for the food and service 0 for the venue and setting. Shame on the Ritz.
1 person found this helpful
KP
KevinP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kyle grave us prompt excellent service at the perfect relaxed pace. Food was outstanding & sommelier Henry also made some outstanding recommendations on wine bottles. Friday night fireworks was a bonus. Definitely highly recommend for the new diner as this was our first time there!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic meal experience. We did the seasonal tasting menu, and I did the wine pairing. Everything was delicious, just the right amount of food, and a good value.
Is this helpful?
MD
MichaelD
Hawaii
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, the server (Kyle) and the manager (Alejandro) were all outstanding. My wife and I will definitely be back!
Is this helpful?
RR
RonR
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were sitted near the exit of the restaurant and the florescent lighting hampered the mood. However, the service was superior, our waitress was nice and professional. The Chef prepared top notched food that was worth every penny. Two thumbs all the way up.
Is this helpful?
S
Sydtay
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at the bar Chris was our initial bartender then as things picked up we have a delightful gal, who’s name I did not catch. Service was exceptional. Bartenders were very knowledgeable and able to make excellent suggestions for drink options
Is this helpful?
SP
ScottP
Greater Boston
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Vie features great views of Waikiki, professional and friendly service, inventive French dishes, and artful wine pairing. Highly recommended.
Is this helpful?
CL
CoreyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
went for birthday celebration, it's actually a lounge/bar at lanai area, right outside of Sushi Sho and above the swimming pool. Food was great we loved it.
Is this helpful?
AD
AlanD
San Francisco
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dinner Went for wife birthday and anniversary dinner Good and service was over the top One of the best restaurants in Hawaii The cocktail were also great They had piano music that added a nice touch We will definitely go back Jackson and Tessa were great servers Made a great evening
Is this helpful?
DC
DanaC
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The essence of fine dining with fantastic views and soothing breezes. Can't wait to return.
Is this helpful?
P
Ped2
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing anniversary dinner. It was elegant and incredibly delicious. Would recommend for anyone.
Is this helpful?
MB
MercedeB
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best experiences I've had in some time. The food was absolutely delicious and the wine pairing were fantastic. I cannot wait to visit Hawaii again so I can revisit La Vie!
Is this helpful?
j
jfin
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated a 10 year anniversary here, and really enjoyed the dining experience. Our server was great, the service in general was on point. We ordered both of the pre-fix menus and the courses were unique. The dining area is open but covered and we enjoyed the sunset view with piano music in the background. Great for a special evening out!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
You guys were amazing not only was the food great, fresh and beautiful to see but the atmosphere and ambience top anything in Waikiki! I look forward to coming back. They have two fixed menus and they offer a happy birthday menu option which makes the service that much more special. Phenomenal views of the island. The duck was my favorite and the birthday cake was delicious. Oyster were very fresh and the prawns are to die for. The staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely would recommend.
Is this helpful?
VC
VickieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was top-notched. The entire staff was professional and pleasant. Great service! The only blemish was the water person forgot bring the cuppucino after my guest ordered it. Usually the staff ask if anyone would want coffee or tea when they bring desserts. Nobody asked us.
Is this helpful?

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Vie is rated 4.8 stars by 673 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

383 Kalaimoku St, Honolulu, HI 96815-2298

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Kalaimoku Street between Kalakaua Avenue and Kuhio Avenue
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking up to four hours with validation.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Patrick Collins
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.laviewaikiki.com/
Phone number
(808) 729-9729
Catering
For all catering and event inquiries, please contact our Events Department at 808.729.9729 or lavie@glionhawaii.com. We look forward to perfecting your special occasion!
Private party facilities
For all catering and event inquiries, please contact our Events Department at 808.729.9729 or lavie@glionhawaii.com. We look forward to perfecting your special occasion!

La Vie

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Kokua Maui Wine Dinner with Master Sommeliers

Menu

What 673 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is La Vie restaurant rated?

Is La Vie currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information