Lady Elaine
Hawaii
At a glance
In the serene Manoa Marketplace, Lady Elaine offers a delightful blend of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a touch of local-Asian comfort food. As part of a collective aimed at fostering human connection through hospitality, Lady Elaine serves as a vibrant neighborhood gathering place. The restaurant combines a relaxed atmosphere with an inventive menu that caters to both casual diners and those seeking a more refined dining experience. With a focus on shared joy and community engagement, it is a place where flavors and friendships are equally celebrated.
Lady Elaine provides a blend of chic sophistication and down-to-earth charm. The interior features cozy seating arrangements, making it an inviting spot for both intimate dinners and lively group gatherings. The addition of a wine and cocktail bar further enhances the dining experience, offering a curated selection of beverages to complement the diverse menu.
Located in Honolulu, Lady Elaine is easily accessible for locals and visitors seeking a unique culinary adventure. It is a suitable choice for families, friends, and couples looking to explore varied flavors in an environment that values community and camaraderie. As part of a larger hospitality initiative, Lady Elaine not only serves flavorful dishes but also creates opportunities for cultural exchange and personal growth within its walls.
Reviews
It's a bit noisy but that's partially because it's so popular and crowded so best to make reservations. There's lots of parking and in a very cozy neighborhood area Marketplace. A good change of peace from the normal type of casual eating out type of restaurant. Worth a try if you haven't been there already.
Amazing experience! I went with my mom and a friend at 11 and the place was so cute. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was delicious, and our servers were so kind and responsive. I am such a visual person who really cares about the vibe and design of the place and I just loved the interior and overall style inside. I don’t know if I have a favorite dish because everything was so good but I would probably have to say the Daniel Tiger drink was my favorite. It was a yogurt drink with cardamom and corn flakes on top and I’ve never had anything so delicious or unique. I also loved the lemon ricotta fritters dessert, the texture of the dough was so good as well as the lemon curd with it! I highly recommend this place and would definitely go again!
We came here for my wife's birthday and had a wonderful dinner here. Service was outstanding, almost too good in the sense that we never had a chance to need anything because our server was always there in an instant before we could ask haha. We ordered meatballs, a mushroom pasta, a duck dish, some house pickles, and some wonderful breadshop bread. The dishes were all excellent, I would have been totally happy with this meal in New York or San Francisco, it was really well thought out and balanced. If I really had to nitpick and find one tiny issue, I'd say maybe the portugeuse sausage cassoulet was a bit rich to be paired with the duck?? But oh my gosh they prepared the duck perfectly, I'd order it again haha. I like that they served breadshop bread, which I consider the best bread bakery that I know of in Oahu. We actually ended up ordering two loaves as my somewhat picky daughter pretty much ate a whole loaf by herself. The inside was very comfortable and welcoming. It was near christmas so all the christmas decorations were up. Parking was easy to find, food came out pretty fast, and we thoroughly enjoyed everything.
The world food tour duo resumed their visits to interesting restaurants on Oahu … This time it was Lady Elaine in Manoa Marketplace. The space used to be a Japanese restaurant for many years … the décor is minimalistic … We asked to be seated by the glass wall as the place filled quickly and the noise level could be considered energetic. We started with a bottle of 2017 Scherrer Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($126) and Bread & Butter ($6). The wine was deep purple, with notes of black currant, chocolate and earthiness. The bread came with a herb butter but each slice was already buttered … I loved the bread! We wanted the Hen of the Woods appetizer, but it was out, as was the Brussels Sprouts … We ended up with the Heirloom Carrots ($12) and the Sumac Cauliflower ($12). The very dark carrots came with a honey, paprika and parsley scented yogurt … They were delicious! The cauliflower was less successful, IMO. The menu listed hummus, garlic, and pickled onion … I liked the latter, but the sumac dusting was subtle, and the hummus and garlic were too subtle for my palate. Our entrees were Herb Lamb ($38) and Duck ($28). The lamb was topped with a tomato chutney and served with Broccolini. The lamb was flavorful but somewhat tough. Slices of duck breast was served with a side of bean and Portuguese sausage cassoulet and sauteed kale … I wanted more cassoulet. We ended our meal with the Ricotta Fritters ($12) and a French Press coffee ($8). The ricotta was very subdued … The dish reminded me of round beignets. Our meal was reasonably priced and service by Sierra was fine. A little fine tuning of the entrees would have increased our satisfaction … As it stands, a rating of 4 (recommended).
We came here on a Saturday night. There were a number of tables celebrating the holidays and/or reunion gatherings with couples/friends/family. Atzin was our server and he was great - friendly, factual, attentive. The cocktails were innovative and interesting and most importantly tasty. (5 stars) We had the artichoke dip with pita (4 stars), short rib stew with puff pastry (5 stars), maitake roasted with polenta and sous vide egg (3 stars), ricotta fritters with lemon curd (3 stars). The restaurant is much larger than you think looking from the outside in. So glad we braved the sudden showers that can happen in Manoa to try this gem.
