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12th Ave Grill

The avenue to a man's heart

1145C, 12th Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
United States
+1 808 732 9469
http://www.12thavegrill.com/

From the staple macaroni and cheese to the local smoked ahi, the 12 Ave Grill serves some of the best contemporary cuisine in these parts. The exotic wild salmon that run only a couple of weeks in a calender year are shipped in from Alaska and this is a fair indication of how seriously the Chef takes his creations. The beer and wine selection would suffice for even the most discerning of clientèle. The bistro also serves a dessert 'Cake of the Day' that's on display at the oak bar, and the dining area is tastefully done up in wooden booths. The noir-et-blanc photographs on the walls add a nice aesthetic touch to a fine dining experience.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Ivy's Restaurant

Seafood and pasta 2169 Kalia Road
(Outrigger Reef on the Beach)
Honolulu, HI 96815
United States
+1 808 924 6000 Set in a beautiful tropical garden, this place specializes in fresh fish and pasta dishes. However, you may opt for a USDA Choice steak or a generous cut of prime rib, slow roasted in a custom-built oven. The pasta dishes are great, and the prices start out on the very affordable end. On the high end is the special Seafood Puttanesca, which is filled with crab, shrimp and fish. Families are welcome at this eatery. The dining area overlooks Waikiki Beach.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Padovani's Bistro and Wine Bar

Charming European bistro 1956 Ala Moana Boulevard
(Doubletree Alana Hotel)
Honolulu, HI 96814
United States
+1 808 946 3456 Proprietor and executive chef Philippe Padovani was formerly the executive chef of the exclusive Manele Bay Hotel on Lana'i. He opened this gourmet room, located in the DoubleTree Alana Waikiki, and styles it after the finest restaurants in France. The sophisticated decor is dominated by rich woods and carpeting. The separate wine bar upstairs has 40 fine vintages on a cruvinet system—the wine equivalent to beer on tap. Cuisine described as Mediterranean-French/Hawai'i Regional features items such as Maine Lobster in a Lobster Cream Sauce and Pan-fried Scallops with Leeks and Sun-dried Tomatoes.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Town

Paint it red 3435,Wai'alae Avenue, No. 103
At 9th Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
United States
+1 808 735 5900 Local boy Chef Ed Kenney has kept things as simple as possible with Town. But that's still pretty complicated, in a good way. The decor is largely dark woods and steel, greens and oranges, which give Town a very contemporary feel. The menu's hand typed (it changes everyday) and you can't help but smile when you read "local first, organic whenever possible, with Aloha always". The tastes and textures are a subtle blend of local cuisine as well as Mediterranean, especially noticeable in their fresh salads. The popular dishes are the soup du jour, and almost anything that's seafood or pasta. With a menu like this, you can almost go to town with it!

Review © 2007, Wcities