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Cafe Miro
Since 1997, Cafe Miro has been considered a "hidden treasure" in the heart of Kaimuki by it’s patrons. Specializing in French/Fusion cuisine, Cafe Miro offers each guest their own choices in a three or four course menu designed by chef/owner Shigeru Kobayashi. Through mostly "word of mouth" from returning customers, Cafe Miro has established itself as a respectable, affordable, French restaurant for all occasions.
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52 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 52 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(36)
- fit for foodies(35)
- special occasion(31)
- good for groups(17)
- romantic(14)
- notable wine list(13)
Cafe Miro Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, simple decor.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent and worth the money. Service good. Decor very simple, did not match the price of food."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food, laid back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We liked what it is, great food with attentive service.
And we liked what it is not, pretentious, expensive or loud.
We live in Hawaii, eat out upscale often, and will go back to Miro's."
And we liked what it is not, pretentious, expensive or loud.
We live in Hawaii, eat out upscale often, and will go back to Miro's."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
MY 5 ☆
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"GOOD GOOD GOOD ONO ONO ONO ！！！"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Diamond in the Rough
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant is not located in any of the usual Honolulu tourist spots. This is what makes Café Miro great. The food is wonderful, well prepared and elegantly presented. The chef's appetizer plate is a must. Service is excellent.
Wine list is good and reasonably priced."
Wine list is good and reasonably priced."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing food and impeccable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Amazing food and impeccable service. Highly recommend."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 6 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Pleasant Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cafe Miro was a pleasant surprise. The menu provided an array of interesting choices for both appetizers and entrees. Although described as French fusion there is more of an Oriental influence that made for interesting and flavorful presentations. The wine selection was a surprising array that spanned a wide range of quality and price. Overall we found the experience worthy of a return visit. There are two suggestion: 1. The price fixe menu was confusing and a distraction; 2. Ditch the plastic table clothes and replace them with cloth - growing up with two brothers my mom used plastic table cloths for the ease of cleaning and durabiity, a quality restaurant needs to project an refined image that can't be done with sticky plastic."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great. I would have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was great. I would have drank more alchohal but service was weak. Had to ask to have my water refilled more than once."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cafe Miro was a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cafe Miro was a wonderful experience with top notch food. The wait help were attentive and professional overall I would rate Cafe Miro 5 stars, a real neighborhood gem. Thank you for everything and we will absolutely be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice leisurely dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Pleasant service, great food ( French with a dose of umami ). Reasonable corkage fee."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
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Review 10 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chef Kobayashi cntinues to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chef Kobayashi cntinues to impress with his mild Japanese twist on French cuisine. Duck Liver pate, bass with brown butter sauce and sliced almonds, roasted chicken with Morel creme sauce and the best duck confit I've had, anywhere."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious, especially
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious, especially the amuse bouche, lobster, and tenderloin with truffles and foie gras.
Service was wonderful, attentive and thoughtful.
Ambiance and decor felt a little dated.
We'll definitely be back."
Service was wonderful, attentive and thoughtful.
Ambiance and decor felt a little dated.
We'll definitely be back."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
So Good, So much care. Mmmmmmmmm
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"So Good, So much care. Mmmmmmmmm"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always great food. Very accomodati
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always great food. Very accomodating when the size of our party changes on the spot."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice meal celebrating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice meal celebrating our wedding anniversary. The chef wrote "Happy Anniversary" on our dessert plates in chocolate."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food at a good price.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food at a good price. I like this place."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What can I say? The food was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"What can I say? The food was excellent all-around - every course was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent, the staff extremely attentive yet the atmosphere was very comfortable and intimate. Everyone there knows their food and their recommendations were spot-on. Cafe Miro will definitely be on our list of go-to places for special occasions."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Both food and atmosphere were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Both food and atmosphere were not as French as we had hoped, but it still tasted great and we had a nice evening. Many tempting dishes on the menu."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 18 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cafe Miro - One of our Favorites!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is our second time dining at Cafe Miro and this time we decided to bring my parents to try. They just loved it! And we loved it again! The food is just so delicious and tasty. You can really taste the quality and freshness. We also brought our 13 month old daughter, which we were a little nervous about. But even when she threw a few tantrums, the staff were so kind and not once did we feel like we were a disturbance. Cafe Miro is definitely one of our favorites!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cafe Miro is a humble and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cafe Miro is a humble and unintimidating introduction to French cuisine. Parking was free, convenient and easy to find before 7pm on a weekday. No problems with OpenTable reservations - they had all my info and even threw in a couple of glasses of complimentary sparkling wine for me and my wife for our anniversary. Our waiter was friendly and down-to-Earth and didnt make us feel awkward despite this being only our second time dining at a French restaurant. We ordered the 4-course option from the Prix Fixe menu and received a complimentary veggie-tartare-type appetizer that was delicious! Truffle soup was okay but the raw oysters were yummy. Pan-fried opah with brown almond butter was the best! Overall a quality meal and enjoyable experience"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is an excellent choice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is an excellent choice for entertaining a client or a family special occasion. The two menus are prixe fixe. The food is presented well, not 'family style' portions though. I did not leave hungry, BTW.
The only 'bump' was when I wanted to 'change' my dessert. Didn't like the choices, so just requested fruit only. Some how the server had an issue with that."
The only 'bump' was when I wanted to 'change' my dessert. Didn't like the choices, so just requested fruit only. Some how the server had an issue with that."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love Cafe Miro. We often
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We love Cafe Miro. We often enjoy the 4 course menu. It's not a large amount of food but it fills us up. I started with the Ahi Carpaccio, the Lobster, Lamb, and the dessert sampler. My girlfriend had the Procciutto and Mozzarella salad, Scallops, Filet, and cheese platter. We both had an amuse bouche of garlic egg drop soup. The food was awesome, as usual, the staff was very attentive and friendly."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Limited parking. The hostess
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Limited parking. The hostess told us because of Valentine's day, our reservation should not be gone through open table but for some reason it did. Sounds like we won't receive our open table points, I guess that's fine. Everything else was good."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A real hidden treasure
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed their Valentine's Day special menu and everything was the best each dish could have been. It rivals Le Bistro now for my favorite gourmet dinner. Loved the fois gras appetizer, the beef tenderloin was so tender and cooked perfectly. The Maui Onion/Potato soup with black truffles was amazing. Asked the waiter to tell me if anyone didn't want theirs to pass it my way! The waiters were excellent, on the spot and helpful with any questions. Food was served in small enough portions to fit in 6 courses, but big enough to try the tastes of everything. I definitely recommend it!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lamb was excellently prepared,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lamb was excellently prepared, simply perfect!"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and service. Nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and service. Nice ambiance, however, more noisy than anticipated- a lot of chatter."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our servers were friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our servers were friendly and professional. Our guests were impressed by the food."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for Cafe Miro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very enjoyable experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very enjoyable experience. Food was good. Service was attentive. Loved the lamb. Steaks weren't memorable. Soup was yummy and salads were good."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Miro
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate