Av - Honolulu
Av
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Was Misanthropia at Av a mag?
I have been to many fine dining restaurants in Europe and the US and the New Years dinner I had with my husband at AV was absolutely our favorite! I understand the critical points in the other reviews, the seating options could definitely be optimized a bit to allow more privacy, yet, there is really nothing critical i could say about the staff. They were very attentive and made our dinner possible even though there... View all feedback.
What Olaf Konopelski dislikes about Av:
However, my experience at AV was different. The attentive staff greeted us warmly and provided us with a hospitable atmosphere right from the start. After we settled in, we were treated to 15 delicious and artistically presented courses, served with care and detailed explanations. The setting was elegant, and the food was absolutely incredible. Everything went smoothly—until we encountered the final bill! Let’s just... View all feedback.
However, the ambiance was not what I expected from a fine dining establishment. The space was rather small, and I had envisioned a cozy atmosphere where I could enjoy a romantic evening with my partner for his birthday. Instead, we found ourselves in a brightly lit room, feeling somewhat isolated, with our waitress engaging in friendly conversation throughout the night. While it was nice that she wasn't vegan, her extensive commentary on vegan food felt out of place. We also opted for the wine pairing without realizing it would cost $65 – a warning about that would have been appreciated. Given the price of the meal, I assumed it would either be included or offered at a lower price. It would have been nice to have the option of one or two glasses of wine or a cocktail instead of only water or the pricey sake. Overall, I regret the amount spent on this experience. I truly loved the concept and the quality of the food, but I would have preferred to pay half the price for fewer courses. Spending $150 and constantly interacting with the staff felt rather unprofessional, unromantic, and awkward. While I understand the effort that goes into creating such dishes, as someone seeking a memorable dining experience on a special occasion, I ended up feeling disappointed and let down by my expectations.
The dining experience was elegantly crafted, but ultimately, the restaurant seems to be struggling to embody a true identity. During our conversation with the server, we learned that none of the staff, including the servers, chefs, or owners, follow a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. The owner established the restaurant out of the belief that the vegan food market was overlooked. However, it appears the menu was hastily compiled by a corporate chef in an effort to open the restaurant quickly. This review has been updated from a previous one dated December 31, 2021.
However, my experience at AV was different. The attentive staff greeted us warmly and provided us with a hospitable atmosphere right from the start. After we settled in, we were treated to 15 delicious and artistically presented courses, served with care and detailed explanations. The setting was elegant, and the food was absolutely incredible. Everything went smoothly—until we encountered the final bill! Let’s just say that while it was the most enjoyable experience, it came with a price that was hard to swallow. It was truly a case of 'delicious food, expensive taste!'
An amazing, attentive, delicious, innovative all-vegan fine dining experience that I would recommend to all. Delicious, and I left full. Can't wait to go back! Vegetarian options: It's all vegan. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Sandwich Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings: Menu is all vegetarian
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