Lady Elaine

Lady Elaine is a Mediterranean restaurant located inside of Manoa Marketplace. My favorites were the bread & butter, herb lamb, and hen of the woods. The bread was from Breadshop but the butter and honey on top made it delicious. The herb lamb had a sauce made with tomatoes making it light and easy for 1 person to finish. The hen of the woods was paired with polenta and topped with a soft egg. This mushroom dish could have been an entree by itself. The small plates are small so I recommend ordering more if you're dining with a group. Their prices are reasonable. For the entrees, I'd suggest ordering a veggie to make it a complete meal since it's just the protein by itself. 

The interior of the restaurant is big with an open kitchen. They have a small bar opposite of the kitchen. I recommend making reservation a few days in advance on Resy. They accept walk ins but you'll most likely get seated at the bar. The noise level in the restaurant was loud because it was a full house and a Friday night. It starts to get quiet after 8pm. The service from their staff was excellent. Our water glasses were always filled and they checked on us to make sure everything was okay throughout the dinner. For parking, there's a lot of parking at Manoa Marketplace but the spots in front of the restaurant were all taken so I parked by Safeway and walked over. 

Manoa Marketplace
2756 Woodlawn Dr 
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 888-3030

Bread & Butter

Bolognese Meatballs

Heirloom Carrots

Herb Lamb

Hen of the Woods

Ricotta Fritters

Coconut Whipped Panna Cotta

 

Farmhouse Cafe

Farmhouse Cafe is a brunch spot in the 808 Center. Their specialty is the potato mille feuille and I highly recommend ordering it. The food portions were good and everything tasted delicious but the prices are high. The breakfast and brunch items ranged from $10 to $18.

They have a limited menu; this might be due to the pandemic. The wait for food was longer than most brunch places and it seemed like the staff was still in training. The interior decor is rustic but the dine in space is tight. They have 3 table outside by the entrance but it can get busy with people waiting for table. If you are concerned with social distancing, take out would be you best option for you. You can also get pastries and coffee to go. For parking, I suggest parking on the street in the residential area or at a metered space on the street. If nothing is available on the street, you can drop off your vehicle at the 808 Center vertical garage and let the staff park it for you. I'm not sure what their parking rates are.

808 Center
808 Sheridan St., #107
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 888-2055

Potato Mille Feuille

Soft Scramble Omelette Parmesan & Herbs

The Fat Greek - CLOSED

If you live in the Kaimuki area, you've probably seen this place. It's on the corner of Waialae and St Louis Drive across from City Mill. They have 2 other locations which are in Ala Moana and Waikiki. I've tried a couple of Greek restaurants before and the food is good but I think this place is better. Their gyro is sliced thick and very flavorful. The dressing on the side salad is refreshing and not too tart. The fries for the Greek Fries are super crisp.

The down side to this place is that parking is limited. They share a parking lot with the other businesses around them. The interior of the restaurant is also small. They have 5 tables inside and about 10 tables outside. The seating is a bit tight.

For more information about The Fat Greek, please visit http://www.thefatgreek.net.

3040 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

Babaganoush

Greek Fries

Gyros

Baklava