Where is Chef Mavro located?
Long since known as one of Honolulu’s finest dining experiences, Chef Mavro is helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef George Mavrothalassitis. (And with a last name like that you can understand why he uses his nickname.) Just a five-minute drive north of Waikiki Beach, the Four-Star restaurant is located at 1969 S. King St. on the beautiful island of Oahu. Don’t be fooled by the lackluster exterior of Chef Mavro � the food is out of this world. A true master of French cooking, Mavro serves up dishes that sit at the very crossroads of French and Hawaiian cuisine. Many traditional French cooking techniques are used to prepare the fresh Hawaiian ingredients that make an excellent complement to the restaurant’s tropical setting.
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If you want a chance to taste chef George Mavrothalassitis’ exquisite contemporary Hawaiian cuisine, you’ll have to venture to Chef Mavro Tuesday through Sunday from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. And while you won’t find breakfast or lunch at this gem, the dinner menu definitely makes up for it. With menu items like tako ceviche and kurobuta pork, you can’t help but fall in love with the chef’s inventive and modern take on Hawaiian food. To help you get the most out of your evening at the Four-Star restaurant, each dish is paired with a glass of wine leaving you plenty of time to savor the food.
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As you might have guessed, the entire Hawaiian archipelago emanates a fairly casual vibe and Chef Mavrocertainly goes with the flow despite the sophisticated cuisine. While the official dress code is “aloha casual,” we suggest ladies don a bright sundress that doesn’t get much use back on the mainland. Men are wise to stick with long slacks and a collared shirt. The Four-Star restaurant is off the beaten tourist path and locals make up a strong contingent of the clientele � so why not take a cue from them and dress in the relaxed Hawaii style you can oh-so rarely get away with at home?
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Most days of the year you won’t be penalized for bailing on your reservation at Chef Mavro (although we can’t possibly imagine why you would want to do so). The Four-Star restaurant requests that you call before 3 p.m. on the day of your reservation if you must cancel; however, you won’t be punished with a fee if you aren’t able to do so. During and around holidays like Valentine’s Day, the restaurant will take your credit card information in the event you cancel at the last minute, in which case your card will be charged $85 for each person in your party.
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To snag one of the covetable tables at Chef Mavro, just visit the restaurant’s website or OpenTable.com to see what’s available. If you’re planning a dinner for a party of five or more, go to the Four-Star restaurant’s website and fill out the special reservation form for larger parties (a staffer will respond to your request as soon as possible). Of course you can always call the restaurant directly, but keep in mind that it’s only open for dinner so the phone may not be answered during the daytime. Your best bet is to hit up the website and cross your fingers the date and time you want is available.