Orchids
Orchids is Halekulani’s casually elegant, oceanfront restaurant, and one of the top restaurants on Oahu serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the most lavish Sparkling Sunday Brunch Honolulu offers.
Celebrating the sophisticated flavors of the coastal Italian regions, Executive Chef Christian Testa infuses his own distinctive flair to create signature and memorable dishes such including his Lasagnette, featuring handmade pasta, local Kahuku prawns, scallops and avocado, Tenderloin Filet grilled and served with a Portobello Confit, Hudson Valley Foie Gras with a Barolo Reduction, and a Mediterranean Branzino, served with artichoke, pearl onions and a veal jus.
ALSO AT ORCHIDS
Each dish at Orchids is lovingly crafted using the freshest of local ingredients and is prepared in the Mediterranean style, with only light seasoning to enhance flavor allowing the natural blend of ingredients to shine.
The wide selection of internationally inspired items including a carving station, omelet station and dessert station will satisfy even the most discerning of dining patrons.
Orchids has new cocktails! From the crisp Bubble Bath Bellini to the decadent Pele’s Foam, you’re sure to find something delicious and refreshing.
Quality, fresh, and locally sourced
We make every effort to support our local farms. Ingredients used at Orchids are sourced from across the Hawaiian islands to enhance our unique and signature flavors.
Kauai
Molokai
Oahu
Big Island
CHEF RECOMMENDS
Beef Cheek Where are You?
Sous Vide 72 Hours, Braised, Artichoke Confit, Leek Foam, Crunchy Brussel Sprouts
Kona Lobster Salad
Fresh Celery, English Peas, Asparagus, Little Gems, Carrots
Goat Cheese “Raviolini”
Seasonal Mushroom, Veal Jus, Rosemary, Parmesan Cheese
Hamachi
Citrus Marinated Hamachi, Orange Supreme, Sea Asparagus, Pressed Watermelon
Reimagining Mediterranean-inspired cuisine
Executive Chef Christian Testa brings a creative eye and a passion for the finest ingredients to Halekulani’s dining venues including Orchids, House Without A Key and Lewers Lounge, where guests savor award-winning cuisine and gracious service.
Born and raised in Genoa, Italy, his love of cooking started at a young age. Spending time in the kitchen with his grandmother, Chef Testa learned to make clean, healthy meals with the best ingredients – exquisite seafood, fresh produce, and an abundance of herbs infused into every dish.
His training at internationally acclaimed hotel kitchens such as the Splendido Hotel in Portofino and La Coquille in Bermuda has allowed him to harvest techniques to create elegantly simple and flavorful dishes using the finest locally-sourced ingredients. Chef Testa still handmakes his pastas daily and incorporates delicacies like lobster and truffles to produce the most decadent courses.
“SENSATIONAL, elegant hotel in prime location in Honolulu, Oahu. Attentive staff, gorgeous areas within the hotel to enjoy, a piano bar at night, a taste sensation at Orchids Restaurant. This hotel should be on your BUCKET LIST!”
Jo Kennedy
Other dining options
Earl’s at House Without A Key
Earl’s features extraordinary cocktails by the sea along with a reimagined menu emphasizing locally produced products, fresh island fish selections, and freshly baked flat breads.
UMI by Vikram Garg
Award-winning Chef Vikram Garg celebrates the “Ocean’s Harvest” featuring a menu of superior seasonal ingredients and vibrant cultural infusions.
La Mer
Hawaii’s only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes 5 Star restaurant, La Mer features local and tropical ingredients in dishes inspired by flavors from the south of France.
House Without A Key
A distinctive indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant providing more casual fare and nightly Hawaiian entertainment with scenic views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean.
Lewers Lounge
The perfect location for early evening or after-dinner drinks, featuring classic cocktails and contemporary live jazz music.
L’Aperitif Cocktail Bar
Discover a true cocktail experience with the French inspired L’Aperitif and our signature combinations of flavors and freshness with our “Haute Couture” cocktails.
Orchids’ Sparkling Sunday Brunch
The wide selection of items including a carving station, omelet station and dessert station will satisfy even the most discerning of dining patrons.
Afternoon Tea
Gracious service, fine international teas, finger sandwiches, and freshly baked pastries harken back to the early days of the hotel.
In-Room Dining
In-room dining includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, appetizers and a complete selection of wines and liquors.
Halekulani Bakery
Halekulani’s first branded Bakery, located at Halepuna Waikiki, emphasizes local ingredients, artisanal baked goods and signature confections in a casual setting.