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La Mer vs Hukilau Lanai
Both restaurants are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, La Mer - L'Aperitif is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hukilau Lanai. La Mer - L'Aperitif comes in at #6 in Hawaii with praise from 8 reviews such as BlackBook, Zagat and Gayot.
La Mer
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2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
From $40 /night
Fodor's
"Looking out on its namesake, La Mer is the prettiest dining room on Oahu, with carved wooden screens setting an elegant art deco-ish tone."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the luxury Halekulani resort, La Mer is rated by traditionalists as Waikiki’s ultimate gourmet dining destination, though it’s old-fashioned."
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Zagat
4.9
""By far the finest dining experience you will have on Oahu", this "elegant, intimate" French "keeper" in the "stunning" Halekulani Hotel "aspires to Parisian culinary decadence."
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BlackBook
"By far the island's most formal restaurant, specializing in fine French cuisine, armed with a grand wine list and a jacket or long-sleeve collared shirt requirement."
Gayot
"Fresh local ingredients like moi and opakapaka often form the foundation of its dishes, but they are prepared with traditional French techniques."
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Hukilau Lanai
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520 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
From $0 /night
Zagat
4.6
"Enjoy "gourmet" Hawaii Regional fare made with local ingredients "while watching the tiki-torch lighting in a beautiful garden setting" at this Kauai Coast Resort "jewel"."
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Gayot
13.0
"A casual, airy setting, much like sitting out on a friend's lanai, makes this restaurant at the Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy very pleasant and enjoyable."
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Fodor's
"Relying heavily on super-fresh island fish and locally grown vegetables, this restaurant offers quality food that is competently and creatively prepared."
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"Spend happy hours dining on dynamite dishes that incorporate ingredients from the islands into every plate."
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Frommer's
"Chef/owner Ron Miller has inspired residents and visitors to find their way here in droves since 2002."
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