The award-winning contemporary Hawaii Regional Cuisine of George “Chef Mavro” Mavrothalassitis features wagyu beef, lobster, and other popular dishes. Menus are flexible with four or six courses or the Grand Degustation which features all dishes, served in tasting portions. Famous for food & wine pairing, here each dish is proposed with a wine by the glass chosen to complement the flavors of that recipe.
AAA Five Diamond rating; Hawaii's only 18/20 Gayot and Top 40 U.S. Restaurants. James Beard award winner. Founding member of Hawaii Regional Cuisine.
This casually elegant dining room, accented in original Hawaii art and seating 68, is popular for romantic occasions, business gatherings and all celebrations. Lauded by Gourmet Magazine as “where we would eat if we had only one night” in Honolulu, the restaurant is also their top pick in the city for “conducting business.”
"Great service, the staff are very attentive and cheerful. The food are well presented. If you have a taste for wine you Must do the wine pairing... Amazing! It's an amazing introduction to fine dining for me. My date enjoyed it and I recommend it for anyone looking for a nice place to eat.
Ps It isn't cheap but the whole experience is worth the price."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Great experience, service was awesome, the waiter gave a thorough explanation of all food items which was very helpful to newbie of French cuisine. The food tasted wonderful and was well presented. The price was high but worth it for a once a year type event."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"The food was as delicious as the food plating. I did not want to mess up the plate. The food was presented so well I had to take photos of each dish before diving into it. We will be returning to Chef Mavro on our next visit to Oahu."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"Our group of 6 thoroughly enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. It is so rare to find great food in the proper environment, one where you can actually hear one another!"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Chef Mavro was one of the highlights of my trip to Hawaii. The food and wine match was exceptional, using local produce with french flair and wines from around the world. Money well spent."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Great experience!!. The hostess knew my name and seated us right away. She even held up the tablecloth for us. The menu is different in that you choose either a 4course or 6course prix fix menu. I had the six course and my lady friend had the four. You can also pair wine with each course, which I did. I won't go into each course but it was fabulous! Megan, served most of our courses and patiently explained each. The wine attendant also explained each wine with the pairing. By far the best meal and service I've ever experienced. A couple cautions-don't go here expecting large portions of food,each course is the right size for the course being served. Don't go if your in a hurry, this is a fine dining experience and will take 1 to 2 hours."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"My family visits Chef Mavro once, maybe twice a year. Writing about what's good would be too tedious for me. I can only think of one small thing that I noticed to the less than good: the sommelier described the wines too fast. That's it. We look forward to our next visit."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Wonderful multi-course meal for me and a vegetarian friend who really enjoyed her feast. Desserts good, but subtle. Prefer Alan Wong's desserts for value and flavor. The dessert was the least exciting part of our meal but all was delicious."
Dined on 4/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We had last eaten at Chef Mavro's six years ago, on our last visit to Honolulu. We remembered it frequently as one of our best ever dining experiences, and it did not disappoint years later. In fact, the wine pairing were even more creative and surprising than I remembered."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The ambience and service was extraordinary. A quiet corner in a busy city where one could comfortably talk and be heard. Food was artistically prepared and served with an appropriate description. The accompanying wines enhanced the experience. The six course menu was outstanding but there was too great a contrast in quality and taste to the first two offerings of the 4 course menu. We substituted a few items so experienced the difference. An excellent place for a special occasion enhanced by a welcoming and attentive staff."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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"It was nice to sit down and relax to such a special meal. The Wagyu beef was meltingly superb with rich flavors--great beef! The entire menu was exceptionally inventive with amazing multi-layered flavors (we loved the Ahi paired with the sparkling saki and torchon with the ling hing peach!!). We had a romantic evening and enjoyed the evening....the service was helpful, but we were able to relax!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Did the wine pairing on this visit. Wow, so much wine, could not keep up! Had as many as 3 glasses of wine stacked up at one point, perhaps a few less ounces per course would be more manageable (and this is coming from someone who drinks!).
Service and food were top notch as always."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Unbelievable food and wine pairings, appetizer was one of the best ever (basmati rice, raw ahi topped with uni sauce and uni). Great service but felt stuffy and almost trapped in there."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Nice restaurant with good atmosphere, great service and creative food. Most of the food, however, was not terribly flavorful. There was more emphasis on presentation than flavor. Wine pairing was quite good with a couple of wines we had never had before. Overall it is grossly overpriced for the entire package."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Exceptional services! As soon as we arrived we were greeted at the parking lot and walked to the restaurant with the host. Servers were courteous and attentive, and every dishes was explained to us clearly.
Creative dishes. Each dish is either made with ingredients that are usually not found in french cuisine or with the usual ingredients that are combined in ways that you would not have dreamt of, making them all pleasantly fun to taste and delicious."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"A disappointmenting birthday dinner that was a mixture of hits & misses. We don't mind the cost of exceptional food and service, however that was missing from our experience. The menu is restricted from much choice and the ability of the kitchen to not have peppers or cilantro in a dish left no choice. The foie gras was delicious & he had lobster substitued ($9 extra) and it was very good. One entree was essentially raw pork, and other was coucous and 7 cherry tomatos. The rest of our 4 course meal had big problems. Wine pairing was delicious. Service seemed good until the end when the server brought a piece of cake & candle to our table, she wished me a happy birthday instead of him & then she blew out the candle. We will never return"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
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"Once again an amazing dinner! The new spring vegetarian menu was delicious and offered a variety of flavors throughout the dishes that kept the meal interesting. My sister enjoyed all the seafood options as well as the lamb and couldn't decide which was her favorite dish, each one better then the last. The wine pairings complimented the food perfectly."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"First the food not worth that money. We have 2 adults and 2 young kids,we order 2x6 course and 1x4 course. The portion is small but every single dish we got left over. So you know how bad the taste it is .My waitress is a trainer,she as a hard time to explain the dish to you."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2012
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"A wonderful place for a wine pairing dinner. We went there to enjoy new spring menu. My favorite dish was the onaga with beautiful mosaic ratatouille, which was well complemented by a rose from Casis, France where we visited last year. (We drove by this winery, I think!) Although we are not wine connoisseur, we enjoy and encounter a lots of new wine to us with reasonable price. I definitely will come back to try all wines they feature for this spring menu."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"A truly wonderful meal with a group of friends and family (both local and from the mainland). Service was impeccable, pacing perfect, each course tastier than the one before! Only problem is that after sampling the "truffles menu" 14 year old has decided he loves fresh truffles, which could be an expensive taste... We had a great time and the food was phenomenal."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Simply the best! Another outstanding culinary experience that shouldn't be missed!! From the warm welcome, to the superb service and the cuisine just divine. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience Chef Marvo's creations."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Most impressive restaurant we have been to!! If I had one meal left on the planet this is it. Perfection, perfection, perfection is the meal, service, taste, presentation. In all of our years we have been going to Chef Mavro, alwaya, always excellent. A most wonderful experience that everyone should have the pleasure of at least once."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Chef Mavro should be on your must-dine list of restaurants! The food was almost too beautiful to eat but absolutely delicious. The service was top notch. Well done, Chef Mavro!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We went to Chef Mavro for Valentine's Day dinner at the beginning of a three week trip to Hawaii, The dinner was a prix fixe of several courses paired with wines. The food was innovative, very well prepared and delicious. The wine choices were excellent and the service was superb. The experience was very expensive, but worth every dollar."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Fabulous dinner! The abalone was perhaps the favorite dish--fresh flavors, hearts of palm, corn, yuzu, and perfect balance/beautiful presentation. The fresh catch ratatouille with the kanten was beautiful and so delicious...plate was scraped (not really appropriate?) clean to capture every flavor. The lamb was rave-worthy and the chestnut puree and guinea fowl was a delightful savory surprise. Exceeded expectations."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The atmosphere is the greatest asset for this restaurant with great service from the staff. The food is still so-so as compared to what it use to be 5+ years ago. We thought of givingthem a try again after laying off last year. But the taste of most of the food lack the finesse it should or used to have. Is the wine or herbs that is missing from the food preparation? That is the question. We will probably not recommending this restaurant unless your priority is service only."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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"Chef Mavro was a major disappointment. The food was simply not at a level commensurate with the price and attitude. Too many of the courses seemed like the chef was saying "I'm combining these ingredients because I can, not because they go well together" (or, Chopped reference, because they were in my basket). WINE ALERT - there is no wine list. You either take the wine pairings or don't have wine with your meal. If wine is a major part of fine dining for you (as it is for me), avoid Chef Mavro."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2005
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"As usual dinner great - had reservations about one of the choices on menu but was excellent. Raining and attendant brought umbrella so service great from parking lot."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"Amazing food and wonderful dinner. The staff and chef work hard to make this dining experience an event and not just another meal. If you are in Honolulu and are willing to spend the money, this place is wonderful, get the wine parings with the meal too, it is well worth the dining experience. I have eaten here five times and never have I been disappointed either."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Had their special chef's menu - fantastic. Really enjoyed the braised short ribs and Wagu beef course - flavours were great. Wine pairing was excellent and the Sommelier brought some alternate pairings to the table for tasting - nicely done! Highly recommend!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Food was fantastic. The price was expensive but for a 6 course meal with a pre-appetizer and pre-dessert it was not bad. If you are looking for big portions and inexpensive I highly don't recommend. This is a very romantic restaurant and every course comes with a fully explanation of the dish. Great place for Valentine's Day."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Outstanding experience!! Although the price of the evening for two was about the same as a car payment and does not warrant a weekly (or even monthly) visit, at least on my budget, I have absolutely no complaints. Superb six-course meal for Valentine's Day with a wine-pairing for each course that just made complete sense. Sometimes you go to a nice restaurant and the wine-pairing just seems like a fancy idea without any real impact to the food. I'm guilty of doing it. But not in this case. Chef Mavro really understands the combination of which wines to pair with which food to really enhance the flavors. This is fine dining, ladies and gentlemen!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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