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Red Salt vs La Mer
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, La Mer - L'Aperitif ranks slightly better than Red Salt. La Mer - L'Aperitif is ranked #6 in Hawaii with accolades from 8 reviews like Fodor's, Frommer's and BlackBook.
Red Salt
Gayot
Fodor's
Zagat
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2251 Poipu Rd, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $0 /night
Gayot
15.0
"The minimalist presentation sets the proper stage for food that is satisfying, yet light."
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Fodor's
"A smart, sophisticated decor and exceptional food paired with professional service make Red Salt a great choice for leisurely fine dining."
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Zagat
4.5
""Delicious, inventive renditions" of Hawaiian cuisine in a "cool setting" that's a "nice respite from the traditional island decor.""
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Frommer's
"The best hotel restaurant on Kauai may also be one of the smallest and hardest to find, tucked inside the discreetly located Koa Kea Hotel & Resort."
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La Mer
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
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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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