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Honolulu - Restaurants - French
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Ba-Le Sandwich Shop

Popular Honolulu chain

333 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96814
United States
+1 808 591 0935
http://www.ba-le.com/

American and Japanese culinary styles are often combined in Hawaii. Here you can see (and taste) the effects of a different East-meets-West cultural synthesis. The flavors of France and Vietnam are used to create inexpensive but savory dishes. Lunch on gourmet sandwiches stuffed with savory pork, or stir-fried noodles with seafood. Baked goods such as croissants and muffins are served in the morning. The restaurant is casual with counter service. Other locations are in Manoa and Pearl City.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Cassis by Chef Mavro

Top 10 Dining in Casual Setting 66, Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
+1 808 545 8100
http://www.cassishonolulu.com/ George Mavrothalassitis, chef and owner of one of the top 10 restaurants in the world, opened Cassis by Chef Mavro so that everyone could enjoy his world-class cuisine in a casual setting. His new restaurant, overlooking Honolulu Harbor and decorated with mahogany woods and teal walls, invites the casual diner to enjoy French and Island fusion cuisine. Wines are carefully chosen to be paired with each dish. Appetizers range from shellfish to socca, chickpea flatbread served with various dips, and entrees range from duck breast to steak frites. Friendly service, delicious food and tasty drinks makes this restaurant an experience not to be missed. -Kim Fujiwara

Review © 2007, Wcities

Chef Mavro Restaurant

Newer Honolulu gourmet gem 1969 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
United States
+1 808 944 4714
http://www.chefmavro.com Chef George Mavrothalassitis brings his inspired fusion of Provencal French and nouveau Hawaiian cuisines to the table here. The menu is filled with such sinful dishes as Salade Folle (foie gras spread on crispy brioche medallions, served alongside tender baby greens) and Filet of Moi with a side vegetable of subtly herbed fennel fricassee. Three prix-fixe meals are available nightly, starting at USD49 for a three-course meal and topping off at USD120 per person for a six-course meal with wine pairings. A la carte service is also available.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Sam Pullara
Photo: Sam Pullara
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Chez Michel

Pacific Rim cuisine, low-key elegance 444 Hobron Lane
Honolulu, HI 96815
United States
+1 808 955 7866 Chef Ron Nasuti spent years on the Hawaiian restaurant circuit before starting his own venture. He blends Pacific Rim fusion techniques into traditional Continental dishes—to delicious effect. Heavy, rich sauces are favored here. The menu includes such high-butterfat specialties as Tiger Prawns in Pesto Sauce, Seared Salmon with Lemon-Carrot Butter and Honey-Baked Baby Brie. White linen tablecloths and napkins match the snowy drapes that hang to the ground, making for a graceful and elegant ambiance.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Hiroshi Eurasion Tapas

The power of 3 500, Ala Moana Boulevard
in Restaurant Row
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
+1 808 533 4476
http://www.restauranteur.com/h... Hiroshi Fukui (master chef), Chuck Furuya (master sommelier) and D.K. Kodama (chef and restaurateur) have come together to create one of Hawaii's, if not the most hippest place to dine at in Oahu. The cuisine is a fusion of Japanese and European to create eclectic dishes that are an experience in themselves. The melt in your mouth crabs, scallop and seafood tapas are specially sought after as are the fusion meat preparations. The wine pairing deserve a mention, with up to 20 wines that one can order by the glass. If you've never tried fusion and didn't know where to start, this would be your best bet.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Mer Restaurant

Fine French cuisine 2199 Kalia Road
Halekulani Hotel
Honolulu, HI 96815
United States
+1 808 923 2311 / +1 800 367 2343
http://www.halekulani.com/ This fine restaurant is located in the elegant Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki. Both the hotel and the restaurant are Honolulu recipients of high ratings from a number of sources. The lovely, classy establishment has been the recipient of award after award for its cuisine, presentation and elegant ambiance.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Nico's at Pier 38

Reasoned Flavor 1133 North Nimitz Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
United States
+1 808 540 1377
http://www.nicospier38.com/ Nico's serves tasty French food in the traditional Hawaiian way. Quick service and good prices is one of its best features. Opening early in the morning, for those hungry for a sea breakfast, Nico's remains open until well after 6 when everyone heads home. The restaurant gets most of its customers from the Auction house next door and what keeps them coming back is the delicious food topped with quick service and reasonable prices. Lots of cheese and lots of fish–this seems to be their basic ingredients which somehow never taste alike in more than one dish. Add to this fresh salad, some dip and a scoop of rice, the food served here becomes even more flavorful and rich.

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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Saigon's

Cheap Pho and sandwiches 3624 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
United States
+1 808 735 4242 This neighborhood eatery serves a variety of inexpensive, filling dishes. As with many Vietnamese restaurants, it exhibits a noticeable French influence; sandwiches can be made on croissants or fresh-baked French bread. On the Vietnamese side of the menu one can find spring rolls and Pho a Beef-Stock Soup. On the French side comes Pate and Crepes. The restaurant is located in an older neighborhood light-years away from flashy Waikiki. The service is quite helpful, if a bit harried.

Review © 2007, Wcities