Comments on: 360º View at the Top of Waikiki

By: Tony in Hawaii

Tony in Hawaii — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:18:27 +0000

My friend Nick is a server there and he says the food is always awesome. These pics make me want to get there soon! Great post Pomai

By: Maui Ohana

Maui Ohana — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:52:37 +0000

TOP of Waikiki,
Much Mahalo for dinner.
Everything was great. Haloween pic’s great also.
Friends here said you made their mouths watery.
Much Mahalo again.

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:11:38 +0000

I remember going to La Ronde in the early 70s with my family…only a few times for special occasions. Thanks for the nicely detailed review, and awsome photos as usual. That Creamsicle dessert looks so onolicious….might have to check out ToW on my next visit!

By: pomai

pomai — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:55:38 +0000

Aaron and Amy, here’s the yelp page on Equinox, which says is currently CLOSED…

http://www.yelp.com/biz/equinox-closed-san-francisco

Lots of negative reviews, so not a surprise they closed.

Go to T.O.W… not only will you get a 360º million dollar view, but GREAT food and service to match.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:45:27 +0000

Pomai, all these writing on steaks made me want to check T.O.W now. See Flickr on San Francisco Embarcadero Hyatt Equinox Restaurant it was very chic. Guests dressed up when dining there. Been there long time ago. I will dressed up also for T.O.W.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:24:43 +0000

Pomai, there was one in San Francisco Embarcadero Hyatt. Now change to Bereft but it not revolving I heard when in San Francisco people want it back the revolving restaurant former name Equinox a very fancy restaurant. Been to it and very huge place indeed.

I like the steaks at T. O.W. and will bring some guests with me this week for dinner.

By: pomai

pomai — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:35:11 +0000

Patty, La Ronde was located atop the Ala Moana Business Building, adjacent to Ala Moana Center. Top of Waikiki is at a different location in Waikiki on Kalakaua avenue. Early dinner is a good idea at T.O.W.; while the sun is setting and there's still some light. Kelike, I couldn't find any info' online about a revolving restaurant at the "Hyatt Embacedero", but did find there's a revolving restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Dubai.

By: Patty

Patty — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:56:30 +0000

Pomai, been back from San Francisco and now Equinox of Hyatt change to Bereft is not having it revolving for now. People trying to have it back for New Year Eve party still. Grew up in Honolulu yet never been to La Ronde now Top of Waikiki. Now I will have to try it out for early dinner to see the view.

By: Kelike

Kelike — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:39:47 +0000

Pomai, my wrong due to when it was La Ronde I was a kid then. I will make sure for dinner to be there early with enough sunlight left for all to enjoy the view. Michael’s story sound my mom when she went to visit San Francisco and dine at Embacadero Hyatt revolving restaurant and it was fun. She too got lost and took a while to find her table again. Not bad for outside was the cable car line to Chinatown and California St.

By: pomai

pomai — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:29:41 +0000

TikiPundit, we suffered the same fullness walking back home. Was “hodd”. lol

By: TikiPundit

TikiPundit — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:29:35 +0000

This is a great post. It reminded me of our anniversary dinner there few years ago. Walked from apartment s l o w l y so as not to get hot in fine dinner clothes. What a treat. I think the food looks even better now than then. After, so full it was hard to walk back home!

By: pomai

pomai — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:46:52 +0000

Kelike, Top of Waikiki is only open for dinner, from 5pm to 9pm. And yes, T.O.W. is certainly worth the price of admission. It’s actually a good value coming at about $60 per person for a three course meal. You can easily spend much more at competing restaurants on this caliber. The Sunset specials are even greater value. Check it out!

Michael, that’s so funny. I never thought about that. Then again, I didn’t have to leave the table throughout the course of the meal to experience “losing” our table. lol

As for the source of the steaks, I spoke with someone from the restaurant, and she said Chef Priester sources his beef from several vendors, including a one from Waimanalo and also the Big Island, as well as from Japan of all places (although it’s not Kobe beef).

Wasabi Prime, you must have been taken aback by the Megatron Costume. lol That’s true, many of the dishes are quite rich, but sooooooo ono. Next time you visit, put the Top of Waikiki at the top of your list. Make sure Chef Priester is there. He’s the one making the menu a success.

By: wasabi prime

wasabi prime — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:10:58 +0000

Holy hell, those sliders look killer! Everything here looks so rich and amazing. What a great treat — I remember seeing that building, but have never had a chance to have a meal there, so it’s fun to vicariously live through the many courses. Thank you for sharing this outstanding meal! And I love the Halloween pics!!

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:05:55 +0000

Pomai, when I was in San Francisco went to Embacadero Hyatt for lunch and went to wash my hands coming back I couldn’t find my friends. Due to the revolving restaurant turning they were somewhere else in a another side of the restaurant. Took me 10mins. to meet up with them. Been to this restaurant also it great. Forgot to ask if steaks came from big island or it from mainland.

By: Kelike

Kelike — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:50:25 +0000

Pomai, been there when I was a kid. Enjoyed it then and even now. Plan to go there for my dad birthday. It will be for lunch. Mom like Ciao Mein for her. It worth the price for people feel so special when at a fancy restaurant. Regular restaurant is fine for everyday dining but fancy is for special occasion.