The Banyan Tree

The most recent chef de cuisine, in a long line of outstanding chefs chosen from the stables of the Ritz-Carlton resorts around the globe, is Ryan Urig. His distinctive seasonal menus might include Kona lobster with sun-dried tomato polenta and morel cream sauce; chorizo-crusted opah, cauliflower florets, oyster mushrooms, and yellow curry; and grilled lamb loin, or lentil dal. The atmosphere is extremely romantic, overlooking the ocean with the island of Molokai in the distance -- get reservations for sunset. At press time the restaurant was offering a tasting menu of four courses with wine for $120.

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