Senia - Honolulu

WOW. This is the only word I could think of when I eat the incredible dishes in this restaurant. The food here is on another level. Although some of the dishes... read more WOW. This is the only word I could think of when I eat the incredible dishes in this restaurant. The food here is on another level. Although some of the dishes I wanted to try were sold out, the dishes I had ordered were so delicious. Didn't have such a culinary experience since I was in Italy. A must if on Oahu. Just spectacular. 11/10

Great fine dining atmosphere. At this time they do not make their standard tasting menu due to COVID, but offer products a la carte. The good: ahi Tuna cigars,... read more Great fine dining atmosphere. At this time they do not make their standard tasting menu due to COVID, but offer products a la carte. The good: ahi Tuna cigars, duck and foie gras terrine with excellent crusty sourdough, carburized broccoli side, and the green soursop chiffon dessert. The meh: beignets, lions mane mushrooms, butternut squash agnolotti, scallops, and the salmon. The topic in all these dishes was excessive sweetness. Admittedly, the ingredients naturally add sweetness to these dishes, but unfortunately it felt overwhelming. The addition of other ingredients (e.g. cranberries with Agnolotti and Fenchel with the scallops) simply did not work and departed from the main focus. Ironically, the mango coconut cake was not sweet enough and lack of taste. The Soursop Dessert has definitely been executed. Presentation was stellar.

Unbelievable. Exquisite. These aren't words I've ever used to describe a restaurant, and that was really the best meal I've eaten throughout my life. Put your h... read more Unbelievable. Exquisite. These aren't words I've ever used to describe a restaurant, and that was really the best meal I've eaten throughout my life. Put your hands down. This restaurant should be on every top 10 list in HawaiI and the United States. Not only the dishes are really a culinary masterpiece, but the service is incredible. The waiting staff opens the bathroom door for you when you go to the bathroom. When my partner used his napkin to wipe a brown sauce, someone immediately appeared next to our table to offer him a new one. The waiting staff is friendly and polite and answers all questions. The dishes come in a very contemporary, but not an icy fashion. My partner and I went for our 2 years anniversary and I couldn't imagine a more amazing evening. The restaurant greeted us with a map at our table and looking directly into the kitchen where we could see everything they did. We ordered the 007 and the Freddie for drinks that both had incredible flavors. For food we ordered the Smoked Ahi Cigars, the Beignets, the Citrus Cured Hamachi, the Sea Scallops, Potato Gnocchi and the sides of the marinated mushrooms, and the Spaëtzle. Everything tasted amazing. I won't go in because you have to try it yourself. We didn't get desserts when we were too full, but even then our waitress brought us champagne to celebrate. I can't stress enough that if you visit Oahu, you have to go here. Really an experience I will remember for a life. I would return to Oahu for this restaurant alone. Thanks again, Senia!

Easy Five stars all around. Beautifully executed food, with truly outstanding plating. Solid cocktails with attentive service was a total highlight and truly el... read more Easy Five stars all around. Beautifully executed food, with truly outstanding plating. Solid cocktails with attentive service was a total highlight and truly elevates the food scene in HNL. Influences of Per Se and French Laundry can be felt, but what makes this restaurant glow is the Hawaiian aloha. The wait staff was professional and helpful but also relaxed and approachable. We were expecting some pretentiousness but were surprised and happy how inviting and relaxed it was. Thoughtful interior design with repetitions of soft curves and monochromatic tones accentuates a open concept kitchen which sets up nicely for a Chefs Table. Finally after spending a month here on multiple islands it was nice to see a truly international menu. Many restaurants we’ve gone to have strong Pan Asian flavors and have become one dimensional. Senia still brings Island sensibility and flavors to the menu but expands nicely into French and Italian influences. We will be back!

Senia is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in the entire world. The food presentation makes it look like you are eating art. The ravioli made with... read more Senia is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in the entire world. The food presentation makes it look like you are eating art. The ravioli made with breadfruit is easily the best ravioli I have ever had, the crunch of the fried breadfruit mixed with the rich sauce was to die for, we ended up ordering two of them. The braised beef cheeks melted in my mouth and it was just fantastic. The atmosphere is trendy with an open kitchen and a limited seating. The service was fanatic our waitress was so nice and friendly. Overall this is truly one of the best restaurants not only on Oahu but in the world, it is deserving of a Michelin Star.