Mindy P.

A perfect location, on lagoon 3 in Ko Olina at the Four Seasons. We were seated facing the ocean with an unobstructed view (at least by other patrons). Serene and beautiful! (Pro tip--leave your phone in your purse.) We ordered the Neko Neko and Mai tai cocktails. The Mai tai was made with mezcal and we traded drinks because it was more my jam. It was a piece of art in the creation and Bryce put on an entertaining show for us! Brie was our server and she was just right--friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We ordered the red phoenix roll ("it's for tuna lovers, says Brie) and the KFC cauliflower, which rivals the ver best cauliflower at Bamboo Sushi in Portland. Both--divine! The sushi roll was fresh and packed generously with tuna (as promised). Bring dental floss if you're on a date. There's seasoning akin to Everything But the Bagel, without the flavor. Highly recommend this chill, romantic spot!

Guillermo C.

My drinks were served in a plastic cup and the plastic cup was dingy and yellow. How do u serve $25 martinis in a plastic cup. Restaurant next door (Mina's) serves in glass. Martinis in plastic is terrible. I asked our to bring me a drink of in a glass and they came back 15 minutes later saying manager wasn't sure; server didn't even ask. The bar in the same hotel 50ft away served me in a glass; no questions. Had to get it myself. Food was OK but over all service was not good and drinks were served in a terrible plastic cup. Just eat at Mina's next door..... avoid this place.

Kristen S.

My mama and I spent a weekend at the four seasons over Mother's Day weekend and decided to treat ourselves to one splurge meal while on property (we're not those locals who can afford to staycation often). Manalo was open air, ocean view and didn't require reservations, so we opted for the more casual atmosphere compared to the other restaurants onsite. Every tapas style dish was delicious and felt consciously crafted. My favorite was the firecracker shrimp, which was on the special menu, but we also enjoyed a roll, eggplant, and kfc cauliflower. The plates were surprisingly large and we had leftovers--4 dishes could have probably fed 3 people. While they had a craft cocktail menu, we opted for a manhattan and traditional old fashion. They tasted just as carefully crafted as one would expect, and were a perfect compliment to the fanciest girl dinner I'll probably ever eat.

Ashley P.

This was the perfect place to end our DIY holiday photo session. The vibes, the view, and the very yummy cocktail and dishes! Can't forget the music! I love it here, such a good place to be intimate with your party and just be. The service was impeccable, I can't remember our server's name but he was personable and on it with dishes coming out, super accommodating for my little one, and the reason why I still believe good people are out there. Definitely need to come out here again!

Suzie A.

If you want a place that's got a great view of the ocean in comfortable cushy chairs, stellar cocktails with a calming low key vibe, this is it! Located in the Four Seasons Hotel in Ko Olina on west side of Oahu. After going past the guard booth, make a right turn at the first traffic light. Valet parking is available - no self parking- and free with validation from restaurant. Walking into lobby, you continue straight ahead to go down some stairs. Turn left and walk around the pool past Mina's Fish House, you will see a large vertical sign for Manalo Lounge. The complete look of this lounge is exactly how you would want a nice quiet place on the beach to watch the sunset. Lots of couches with tables and even some half moon tables facing the ocean for two with same cushy chairs to lean back in and relax. No recorded or live music, so there's no distractions, just the beauty of Cove 1. The weather was perfect with the right amount of onshore winds and sun setting was super bright so bring dark glasses. It's a completely uncovered area with no umbrellas so maybe do a weather check before heading over as there isn't anywhere else to move tables if it rains. We were greeted immediately by Matt, our server for the evening and he was very professional and knowledgeable about the food and offered some good suggestions. Menu had a lot of small plates and tons of specialty cocktails. So if you want a complete meal this is not the place. Matt suggested the Wagyu spears, red Phoenix Roll (see pic) and we also opted for chicken wings and the cauliflower. Not the largest portions but tasted delicious with delicate Eurasian flavors, and can't put a price on the view! Matt brought our cocktails first which were the Manhattan (with a show) smoky under a glass dome removed and just smell that flavor! This was a Saturday at 5:30 pm so we could catch the sunset at 6:30. The service was great, turned out strung lights and little light on our table, bussers made sure plates were cleared, waters refilled in little ceramic teacups, and the bill was as expected for any resort on the beach. I'm gonna check on possible private party as it would be perfect for a small wedding reception, baby shower, surprise birthday or anniversary.

Kristin S.

Beautiful setting and atmosphere. This up scale space has a tasting menu with several choices for your group. They did a good job with the many allergies at our table. Come prepared to spend for small portions. Our service was good and our waiter was very kind. While we waited for our food they brought each of us a salmon nigiri. They did cater to my shellfish allergy and not put crab on top. That was so kind of them. The couple we visited with had the wagyu steak on hot plate and a roll that has shrimp in the middle. They enjoyed their items. Husband and I ordered the ahi and the spicy tuna roll. We all ordered the skewers. They were okay. Nothing special at all. I thought the ahi would have been much taster if it wasn't saturated in a ginger dressing. It was overpowering. The slices melt in your mouth and the pickled onions are actually the show stopper. The Mai tai was good, I had mine unsmoked while my husband had his as the menu stated. It is not in my top 10 of island Mai tai's. Monkey Pod knocks this one out of the park for half the price.

Maia C.

Quality food and service on a beautiful oceanfront! What more could you ask for? I was genuinely surprised at how great the food was with such a serene and peaceful ambiance. The hours of service are short but sweet at the time we dined in, closing just after 9p. We're very used to this in Hawaii! Went for a girls night out, starting with drinks at the neighboring bar and got seated promptly at our reservation time 7:45p. Did not wait too long for our food to arrive and our server Lea was so amicable throughout our dining experience! Will be back for the ono seafood, yakitori, and sushi with a sweet beachfront view. Mahalo Manalo Lounge!

Laura J.

Birthday vibes in full tropical effect! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect evening with sunshine, ocean breeze, and the kind of golden-hour glow that makes you feel like you're in a dream. We dined beachside soaking up that luxe island energy with every bite. Yeah, the food leans $$$ (hello, $90 uni roll ), but honestly? You're not just paying for the dish, you're buying front-row seats to paradise. Even if the uni didn't rock our world, the view sure did. From sunny skies to a sunset that melted into the waves, chef's kiss. And the bonus? Free 4-hour parking validation when you dine at the resort, so no valet drama. It was a beautiful, breezy, star-studded kinda night (low-key hoping for a celeb sighting ), and I felt nothing but gratitude. Truly a blessed birthday in island-style luxury.

Julie D.

Yum! We didn't know what to expect of the food from this outdoor lounge...but it was WAY better than expected and WAY better than all the food we ate all along the beach of Ko'olina. It's tucked at the end at the Four Seasons where you can enjoy the sunset while eating. We had the Pork Belly Skewers, "KFC" Korean Fried Caulifower and Spicy Sunset Roll Spicy hamachi, charred scallion & ginger, wasabi tobiko. To drink we had Water Wahine (Tequila, aperol, guava, coconut), and Naupaka Spritz (Reyka vodka, crémant, lychee, mint, pea flower). They surprised my daughter with a delicious Strawberry Cream rolles in Green Tea Sponge Cake. The service was very attentive and catering to our needs especially with my 7 month old grandson who got his hands on the Water Wahine and spilled everywhere before it hit our table . Our server was gracious enough to get another. Mahalo to the staff and the chef for a wonderful birthday dinner We then took a stroll on the path towards the Secret Beach and took the perfect sunset photo.

Jason R.

We came here for my girlfriend's birthday and I gotta say the food, the vibes, and the service was excellent!!! As soon as we were seated Brie came by and took care of our waters and gave us some recommendations for what food to order. Matt came right after to get our drink and food orders. Per recommendation from Brie we got the Korean Fried Chicken Cauliflower which was sooo good! We also got the Scallops which were good as well!. The other dishes were the pork skewers, shrimp bread, and one of the specials of the day the calamari. Everything we ate was so good! To top it off we got the toasted rice ice cream with butterscotch miso sauce and that, that was a great way the end the night. The perfect blend of sweet and salty. We will definitely be back!

Laila S.

This place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! Came here to kick off my birthday weekend and this place did not disappoint!! The food was fabulous, the drinks were on fire; and the scenery and ambiance, unmatched! If you're looking for a chill, high lux place with the highest level of customer service, this is it!. They also had George T. Stagg hidden at another restaurant which they brought over for my hubby. Fkn awesome sauce! See our guy Abe Kim, the food and beverage manager there, for the best damn A5 Wagyu smoked old fashioned!! He is bomb.com!

Rod U.

Comfortable, relaxed, Asian inspired ocean front lounge with a stunning sunset / twilight vista. Inspired dishes that showcase Island ingredients. Well crafted libations. Just remember, when it rains, it pours. Literally. IMPORTANT: Check the weather forecast and satellite imagery BEFORE committing to the evening. There is no shelter and when it rains, all they give you is an umbrella. See my previous review for information on the libations. The menu reads well. Plates are well presented but some need tweeking. For example, the "Four Seasons Oahu Roll", looks great but taste off balance. The flavor of the fish is lost in the excessive shiso. There is so little avocado wasabi aioli and tobiko it is impossible to appreciate either the texture or flavor. The miso broiled salmon as a lettuce wrap is very flavorful and perfectly cooked but the crispy fried leeks are so over salted. The standout dish, an INCREDIBLE Toasted rice ice cream sundae. An Asian take on salted caramel ice cream. The almost nutty, mildly sweet ice cream is surrounded by salty furikake and bubu arare and topped with a furikake pizzelle. Pour an umami rich, warm miso butterscotch all over, and experience a flavor explosion of sweet and savory tones. One of the best desserts I've had post pandemic. Service is an issue. When the weather is nice, it is outstanding. Four Seasons proper in every respect. When it rains, guests are moved to La Hiki. Service becomes disorganized and flustered. Management needs to have a plan. -- We were told to leave our drinks and someone would bring them to the new table. NO. All drinks should be remade for guests. I was delivered a $35 old fashioned filled to near overflowing with rain water. -- After the move, food was not only being brought to wrong tables but worse, walked through the restaurant and shown to various tables with "is this your food?". Lots of potential but at Vegas ultra lounge prices (food $25+/ dish, drinks $25+.each), service must improve and food remain consistent regardless of what the weather may bring.

Jennylou M.

Wow Wow Wow! The food, the service and the ambiance deserves more than five stars. We had dinner with fam from other state which made it more special. They all enjoyed the food. The flavor of each dish was amazing! We watched the sunset and the weather was nice. Y'all have to try the shrimp toast.