Restaurants near Ko`olau Range

Everything's great except the bread spinach artichoke dip. It was pretty hard and was like a chalk board. Not sure if they changed the pita bread. My middle child usually loves the bread and can't get enough of it!

We wanted to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary with a nice meal in a nice restaurant overlooking the beach. Mariposa exceeded our expectations. We arrived 30 minutes before our reservation and they sat us early. The wait staff was attentive, especially our server Krisha. My mango colada (made without mint) was spectacular and the berry covered mango cheesecake they prepared to celebrate the anniversary was a standout. The sunset over the beach provided the perfect backdrop for the event. Anniversaries don’t get much better than that.

Everything was great. They put a lot of care and thought into the meal for Thanksgiving.  They even made me a special dish because of an allergy.  The  pumpkin crisp dessert was especially good. Staff was fun and friendly and knowledgeable about the meal

Second time here for Thanksgiving and because we were there for lunch instead of dinner, it was truly a winner experience. We arrived a little early and checked in. We were seated just a couple of minutes after other reservation time. Slightly slower than dinner last year because we were on the bar side versus the main area. So it was a little quieter and leisurely. Server Cody was awesome. He was quick and efficient and friendly. Checked back on us at all the appropriate times. Three of us had the turkey dinner plate. Two of them hadn’t had it before and were impressed with how juicy the turkey was, the quantity of turkey, and the taste. We asked for and were brought extra cranberry relish. Two had the 12 oz prime rib and were very pleased with it. Prepared as ordered, medium rare for both. They ate it all so it must have been good. May not be expensive restaurant cuts, but for the price it’s always good, tender, tasty outer layer, juicy middle. Two minor things - cranberry relish was pretty tart. Would recommend a change in recipe for next year. Not enough gravy, but if course they bring more on request. I plan on returning next year - Black Angus is an excellent option that’s right in between getting a catered turkey package and dining in at really upscale restaurants, where turkey isn’t something I would order.

Lovely restaurant and first time to eat there. We were in back room w great view of the ocean, so I believe it was quieter & calmer than when you first walk in. The service was amazing! I had the 10 oz steak and lobster. The steak, which I don’t eat very often, was incredible. Both my husband and I were able to bring home half of the meat for another dinner at home. The lobster tail was just a little bit overcooked, I thought with almost a crust on the edges of the lobster. It was not as tender as the Maine lobsters I’m used to. But they did give a nice amount of butter to go with it. The rolls that were served were excellent. And we had the chocolate chip gelato dessert which all four of us loved. I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion.