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BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT
La Mer
There is no more gracious or serene room in the Islands than this wood-toned second-floor space with its vaguely Asian motif and picture postcard view of Diamond Head. Chef Yves Garnier's "Cuisine Soleil" is the essence of France with a touch of Hawaiian sunlight (and more than a touch of Island-grown ingredients and locally caught seafood). Dine at a leisurely place, taking time to enjoy the music drifting up from House Without a Key, savor the bouillabaisse or Kobe-style beef three ways, and sip wines selected for you by knowledgeable wine manager Randy Ching. Dress code: Men must wear jackets or long-sleeved, collared shirts.
Halekulani, 2199 Kalia Road. 923-2311. 6-10 p.m. daily. Reservations required. Valet and self-parking. VS, MC, AX, DC, JCB. Checks accepted. $$$.
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