Chef Mavro
13 expert reviews
“"Expert culinarian" George (Mavro) Mavrothalassitis "delivers on all fronts", offering a "spectacular taste of the islands" at his Hawaii Regional–French "true gourmet experience".”
– Zagat
Concierge
"One of Oahu's top restaurants."
Fodor's
"George Mavrothalassitis, who took two hotel restaurants to the top of the ranks before opening this James Beard Award–winning restaurant in 1998, admits he's crazy." Full review
BlackBook
"The only Hawaii restaurant that any serious foodie should experience isn't located on the beach, or even in Waikiki—this intimate McCully resto is the finest on the island."
Gayot
18.0
"Chef Mavro not only features the finest ingredients Hawaii has to offer, but also supplements them with luxurious imported items like caviar and fresh truffles from France." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This award-winning French-with-an-island-touch restaurant expresses the character of owner George Mavrothassitis – precise, passionate and absolutely individual."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A cuisine that couples French technique with fresh Hawaiian ingredients." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned by the French-born chef, and James Beard Award-winner, George Mavrothalassitis, the critically-acclaimed Chef Mavro is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in Hawaii." Full review
Frommer's
"Keahole lobster in an Asian broth; a Hawaiian/Marseilles bouillabaisse; and cut-it-with-a-fork-tender filet of beef tenderloin crusted with red-wine confit onion." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"What's a Greek-born, French raised expat been doing in Hawaii for the last 30 years? Perfecting the mad science that goes into approaching island ingredients in a unique and (often) astonishing manner." Full review
Where
"Honolulu’s legendary French chef is a passionate proponent of local products and has devised many a celebrated dish." Full review