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Orchids

Member Rating: ** 1.8 | Rate It

Address: Halekulani, 2199 Kalia Rd., Waikiki, Honolulu, HI | Map It
Phone: 808/923-2311

Price range: $$-$$$$
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Waikiki

Fodor's Review:

Perched along the sea wall at historic Gray's Beach, Orchids is beloved of power breakfasters, ladies who lunch, and family groups celebrating at the elaborate Sunday brunch. La Mer, upstairs, is better known for evening, but we have found dinner at Orchids equally enjoyable. The fold-back walls open to the breezes, the orchids add splashes of color, the seafood is perfectly prepared, and the wine list is intriguing. Plus, it is more casual and a bit less expensive than La Mer. Whatever meal you have here, finish with the hotel's signature coconut layer cake, a longtime favorite of the local-born elite, who consider Halekulani something of a private club.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Over Rated

Posted by jep1micro from Jackie from Illinois on 3/26/07
The food was disappointing and the service was awful. They were arragant and acted very dissapointed that we didn't want dessert. I felt like they were implying that we were being cheap. We just didn't want any more of their awful food. We waited a long time for a table and we had made reservations ahead of time. Service was slow. We will never go back. There are so many terrific places to eat in the city that I won't waste my time at Orchards again.

Food: 2.0 Atmosphere: 3.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 1.0 RATING: 1.8

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