Flair European Steakhouse recently launched its new happy hour menu — which features a few exclusive dishes.
Happy hour is available daily from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kakaʻako eatery’s bar.
Choose from a variety of signature cocktails, including Amalfi spritz ($18), gin blossom ($18), the Revolver ($19) and an espresso martini ($22). A cocktail of the day ($24) is also available.
During our visit, the featured cocktail of the day was made with vodka, muddled strawberries and chocolate bitters.
The happy hour menu features a variety of shareable dishes. The half dozen fresh oysters ($12) features the chef’s daily selection — such as Kusshi or Kumamoto oysters — and the platter comes with mignonette and cocktail sauce.
Bruschetta ($12) comes with a generous portion of burrata, marinated heirloom tomatoes and basil. The eatery's fritto misto ($16) has also been popular so far. It features a medley of delectably fried calamari and shrimp, served with a creamy, addictive lemon aioli for dipping.
If you have to only choose one fried dish, opt for the truffle fries ($16). Fries are smothered with seasonal, freshly shaved truffle; we loved the umami flavor.
If you’re not into truffles, the dynamite fries ($10) are another tasty option. They’re covered with the restaurant’s house spicy sauce — a dynamite aioli — Parmigiano Reggiano and sesame.
Entrees include steak frites ($34) and an 8-ounce wagyu burger ($28).
Steak frites include marinated beef — during our visit, flat iron is featured — and French fries. The 8-ounce wagyu burger is thick, juicy and easily shareable. The meaty patty is topped with garlic aioli and Asiago between a soft potato bun.
The restaurant’s signature dessert — papanasi ($16), or a traditional Romanian cheese doughnut — is still available on the happy hour menu.
We’re told the presentation changed a little — instead of a larger, thick doughnut, the dish now comprises four or five bite-sized fritters. The ricotta-like mini doughnuts are served with custard, sour cream foam and cherries.
Customers can also enjoy live music daily.
CONTACT
Flair European Steakhouse
502 Keawe St., Honolulu
flairhawaii.com
Instagram: @flair_hawaii
Happy hour is from 5 to 7 p.m. daily
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
