M by Jeremy Shigekane (formerly Chef Mavro)

Chef Mavro Restaurant (chefmavro.com) is an upscale, white-tablecloth kind of place on King Street in Honolulu, named for its famous James Beard Award-winning chef and owner from Provencal. With a strong reputation for creating innovative cuisine at other dining spots on Oahu, the chef lets the signature dishes take center-stage at his own place. Although you can order items individually, most diners choose the restaurant's renowned multicourse tasting menus, referred to as "the art of pairing food and wine." Menus change quarterly and feature elegant dishes such as Keahole Lobster a la Thai and a flight of sustainable caviers.

When chef George Mavrothalassitis arrived in Honolulu, he committed himself to the challenge of fusing his exceptional French cuisine with the abundant flavors and cultural heritage of Hawaii. He did so successfully, res...

From the prestigious James Beard to the rigorous AAA Five Diamond, the awards have been heaped on George Mavrothalassitis’s Chef Mavro, where food and wine are wedded in eternal bliss. Still proud and passionate about his cuisine, Mavro can still recall when GQ food writer, Alan Richman, named his classic encrusted onaga dish as one of the "Ten Best Recipes of the Year." "Of course, it was an honor," said the French native. Long before the farm-to-table term entered the culinary vernacular, Mavro was already an ardent proponent of using local ingredients whenever possible, an ethos deeply rooted in his culinary psyche ever since his chef-in-training days with numerous masters of contemporary French cuisine and his experience as owner of a gourmet restaurant in Marseilles and Restaurant La Presqu’ile in Cassis, France.

For a truly outstanding dining experience, from the food and wine to the service and intimate setting, Chef Mavro in Honolulu is the restaurant you and your significant other won't soon forget. The Hawaiian-French fusion restaurant is helmed by owner and chef George Mavrothalassitis who masterfully combines fresh, local ingredients into inventive dishes. Favorites include onaga, a long tail snapper baked in a salt crust with a tomato-ogo-fines herbes sauce, and the house-made lilikoi malasadas with guava coulis for dessert.

Chef Mavro: USA Today describes Chef Mavro as a “Hawaiian-French fusion restaurant helmed by owner and chef George Mavrothalassitis who masterfully combines fresh, local ingredients into inventive dishes.” Favorites include onaga, a long tail snapper baked in a salt crust with a tomato-ogo-fines herbes sauce, and the house-made lilikoi malasadas with guava coulis for dessert. My experience was phenomenal, featuring an abundance of small, delicate, delicious plates, instead of a few larger dishes.

George Mavrothalassitis, known as Mavro to his friends, has impeccable credentials. Born and growing up in Marseilles, France, he attended culinary school in that city and was then apprenticed at a trio of 3-Michelin Star establishments, restaurant Troisgros in Roanne, Restaurant L'Archestrate in Paris and Restaurant Mavro in Marseille. Subsequently he relocated to the United States to become Executive Chef at the Chateau Pyrenees in Denver and then moved to Hawaii and the Halekulani.

A popular option for fine dining in Honolulu, Chef Mavro is the restaurant of culinary maestro George Mavrothalassitis. A founding member of Hawaii Regional Cuisine and James Beard award winner, Mavro’s offering combines fresh local produce with classical French flair from his native Marseille. The dining room is elegant and the service unparalleled, with expert wine pairings that further enhance the experience at this award-winning venue.

The most honored restaurant in Hawaii, holder of the coveted AAA Five Star and Gayot Three Toques 18/20 rating, Chef Mavro is located at 1969 S. King Street, just a short drive from most Waikiki hotels. Chef George Mavrothalassitis, the holder of the prestigious James Beard award and a founding member of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, specializes in the unique flavors of Hawaii influenced by Chef’s native Provence in France.

Patrons come to Chef Mavro to indulge, and, if you're going to pick one culinary splurge in Honolulu, this should be it. Completely succumb to the flavors inside this intimate Honolulu restaurant for an unforgettable experience. You'll be treated to dishes like green papaya sauteed Maitake Mushroom Indochine with mushroom broth, Sumida watercress galangal, and kaffir lime.

If you are looking for the ultimate haute cuisine experience in Honolulu – the spot is Chef Marvo. George Mavrothalassitis is chef/proprietor of Honolulu’s top-rated Chef Mavro Restaurant. He is a founding member of Hawaii Regional Cuisine and holds the prestigious James Beard Foundation award, the highest culinary honor in the U.S.

Many say that their dinner at Chef Mavro was the best they’ve ever had. Once you’re ready to propose, make a reservation here for an Asian fusion/French multi-course meal your sweetheart will never forget. The attentive staff and the impeccable ambience will complement the diamond cluster ring that will take her breath away.

The folks at Chef Mavro take it a step further in supporting vegetarians by actually posting their vegetarian menu online. They’re currently serving their winter/truffle menu, which features seasonal winter veggies and several vegetarian options per course. Make your reservation right from the menu page.

James Beard Award–winner George Mavrothalassitis melds his French background with pristine Hawaiian ingredients for one of Hawaii’s top fine-dining experiences. The menu changes quarterly to reflect the seasons. A recent menu featured onaga baked in a Hawaiian salt crust, lamb loin…

Cocina Hawaii – Locally sourced ingredients are transformed by Chef Quinten Frye and his team into Mexican street food at this popular spot in Kakaako. Taco Tuesdays sometimes come with a batch of housemade margaritas, while they last. Feel free to BYOB anytime.

In the evening, eat at the award-winning Alan Wong’s, a fine-dining restaurant on King Street, and taste the meaning of Hawaii Regional Cuisine from one of the innovative chefs who founded it. The USS Arizona Memorial. Photo: Brett Seymour/NPS

1969 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826Phone: 808-944-4714 Visit Website. A post shared by TAY • Hawaii Food + Lifestyle✨ (@townie.tay). M by Jermy Shigekane is on South King Street, less than a mile from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Chef Mavro restaurant, South King Street, Honolulu, HI, United States. To name your restaurant after yourself, Wolfgang Puck style, means you’re not messing around. It also means you probably have the chops to actually pull it off.