Here are the 3 top French restaurants in Waikiki, each offering a unique dining experience:

1. La Mer

• Address: 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 (inside Halekulani Hotel)

• Contact: (808) 923-6552 | Website

• Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM

• Average Cost: $130–$150 per person (excluding drinks)

• Ambiance: Elegant, open-air restaurant with panoramic ocean views. The atmosphere is romantic and luxurious, perfect for special occasions.

• Dress Code: Formal attire is required.

• Parking: Valet parking is available at Halekulani Hotel.

• Must-Try Dish: Foie Gras de Canard or the truffle-infused Filet of Beef  .

2. La Vie

• Address: 383 Kalaimoku Street, 8th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815 (inside Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach)

• Contact: (808) 729-9729 | Website

• Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

• Head Chef: Shaymus Alwin

• Average Cost: $85–$115 per person (excluding drinks)

• Ambiance: Sophisticated, with a modern French menu and gorgeous views of Waikiki’s skyline and the Pacific Ocean. The setting is refined yet approachable.

• Dress Code: Business casual.

• Parking: Valet parking is available at the Ritz-Carlton.

• Must-Try Dish: Kona Cold Lobster or the degustation menu, which features seasonal specialties  .

3. PARIS.HAWAII

• Address: 413 Seaside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815

• Contact: (808) 212-9282

• Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM

• Head Chef: Yuya Yamanaka

• Average Cost: $85–$95 per person (excluding drinks)

• Ambiance: Intimate and modern fine dining with a focus on fresh, locally sourced Hawaiian ingredients and French techniques. No specific view, but a cozy, artistic setting.

• Dress Code: Casual dress.

• Parking: Validated parking available at Hyatt Centric on Kuhio and Seaside Avenue.

• Must-Try Dish: Paris.Poke, a fusion of traditional poke with French flair  .

Each of these restaurants offers a luxurious dining experience in Waikiki, blending French culinary artistry with local ingredients and beautiful settings.