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    3.8 (1.2k reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Rebecca T.

    It's a shame that they're closing soon, and it's also a shame that I didn't decide to come check out this place until when I found out about their closing! At least, I got to try their famous complimentary soufflé bread and their whipped guava butter. Also got to try their chilled crab salad which was super delicious! I ate the whole thing quick. Got to try my friend's laksa and the taste was good too! Our server was very friendly and answered a lot of our questions. The ambiance was amazing too. We were seated outside with the beautiful ocean view. I hope to try a few more dishes here before they're gone for good.

    Seasoned fries on second day.
    Jackie K.

    Sad to report that after two consecutive visits to Mariposa on 3/19/26 and 3/20/26, the food quality and some of its services have spiraled down. To be fair, media outlets have reported that Mariposa together with Neiman Marcus will close soon. I am unaware of any specific date of closure. We asked our servers and they informed us that they were not given a date yet. We wanted to have our farewell lunches here and my friend and family decided on back to back dates. I was eager to enjoy another dining experience at Mariposa. I have fond memories of enjoying meals with my late mom and friends at Mariposa. While service on 3/19/26 was excellent and just like what I remember in the past, service on 3/20/26, fell below as it appeared the restaurant was understaffed. There were issues with our meals on both dates. For the first time on 3/19/26 and then on 3/20/26, we were served burnt popovers. The guava butter didn't have its usual flavor as well. The Wagyu burger I ordered to be cooked medium was burnt and definitely well-well done. It was difficult to eat and I couldn't finish it. The side salad was delicious. The side of fries were perfectly seasoned and tasty. The second day, I only ordered the seasoned fries. Cooked perfectly, however, the seasoning was on the heavy side. My family's meals of the scallops with polenta and crab pasta were both underwhelming. Both were bland and without much flavor. The crab pasta had an unexpected red chili pepper after taste. No one finished their meals. I was offered tastes of each dish. The second day, a family member noticed that the cloth napkin she was provided was torn all the way down on the side seam. Our popover server for the second day, informed us that all the popovers that day were coming out dark brown. This is the first time I chose not to have any more popovers after trying the first one! I guess things must be difficult at this time. I wonder if all the chefs have secured jobs elsewhere. Just be forewarned that your experience here may not be the same as before.

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    Yvonne C.

    So sad to hear one of my favorite restaurants Mariposa will be closing end of May. I have to go few more times before they're closing. Made reservation on Sunday brunch. Requested outdoor seating. Restaurant look very clean and bright. Once we sat down, our server Kyle came to greet us. Overall service was excellent. 1. Consommé - alway my favorite. Free refill. 2. Bread with strawberry butter - the bread was very airy and crispy, the strawberry butter was just right, not over sweetened. 3. Laksa curry - the best laksa on the island, lots of ingredients included clams, ahi filet, prawns, eggplants, scallops. It came with rice. Delicious. 4. Crab pasta - the portion was big with lots of crab meat. The sauce was very creamy. Delicious. 5. Wagyu Cheeseburger - the party was juicy and cooked perfectly. The fries were so crunchy and flavorful. They also included salad as well. 6. Clam chowder - very creamy and delicious. Mariposa will be missed. Hopefully they'll open a new one at other location.

    Wilted baby spinach salad with grilled onion, papaya chunks, goat cheese dollops and radish, topped with grilled salmon.
    Donna L.

    It is unfortunate the restaurant is closing (end of May along with the retail store). So normally I wouldn't go to a restaurant that is about to close because I know the space will be crowded and staffing and resources will be strained. But my friend had made a reservation a month ago, invited me to join at the last minute, we went for dinner last night. We arrived a little early for our reservation. Out front, there was plenty of parking. Inside, the space was clean, the ambiance was lovely, and a live musician was performing. We were seated outside on the lanai and enjoyed the view at twilight. The weather was perfect especially considering there could've been a full storm. The service we received throughout the evening from our waiter and the other staff who served and greeted us was all top-notch. Kudos to their professionalism, each one appearing fresh as daisy and treating us kindly, pleasantly, and patiently even though our seating was at closing time and the restaurant was still quite busy. I stared with a pineapple cocktail which I enjoyed for its refreshing sweetness. For dinner, I had the spinach salad and substituted a portion of salmon for the standard pipikaula. It was a meal-sized portion, I enjoyed the quality and balance of ingredients, the excellent vinaigrette, and the delicious creaminess of the goat cheese. If you've never been to Mariposa or it's been a long while, I wouldn't recommend going now, it's just not going to be the same. Instead, go to a newly opened restaurant, they need your business. But if you are nostalgic for Mariposa, it may be worth trying to go one last time although my understanding is they are not taking reservations, and I don't know if they are even taking walk-ins although the staff are super nice so maybe they will seat you if you ask nicely and explain why you want to eat there.

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    Lyn L.

    03/11/26 Food was excellent!.. think they are short staffed as the popover guy wasn't as available... he was busy bussing tables. It was very busy and will be missed. One if the best lunches I've ever had there. Scallops were amazingly delicious! Corn chowder and steak salad, delicious.

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    Jinaelle L.

    I heard Neiman Marcus was closing so I took it as an opportunity to eat at their associated restaurant, Mariposa! It's located on the 3rd floor. You can either enter from inside the mall or from the parking structure and take an elevator up. The interior was so cute, I loved the ceiling fans and the balcony views of the beach. We started with complimentary bread and butter. The bread was fluffy and perfectly flaky, but the star was the butter. It had a hint of sweetness! Our main entrees were the Chicken Paillard Milanese & Shrimp Puttanesca. The chicken was very crispy & juicy, the arugula salad added a nice fresh component, and the savory tomato sauce brought it all together. As for the pasta, the noodles were cooked perfectly and the shrimps were HUGE. Both very good portions to share. For dessert they gave us a cookie box for my friend's birthday. I'm a sucker for warm chocolate chip cookies and these definitely hit the spot. I need someone to leak their recipe right now!!!

    Lisa P.

    Attended the Neiman Marcus Mariposa Christmas breakfast. It was really cute and featured all of the well-known Christmas songs. Dancing was lively. The server was courteous and quick to bring me coffee that I needed since it was a morning event on Saturday. A delicious French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon and pastry breakfast was served. I was placed in the first row and really felt the Christmas spirit. Usually the Mariposa events sell out fast and was glad to be in the audience.

    Naomi I.

    Mariposa is a lovely restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit indoors because it was kinda windy. Their service is top notch! Waters were constantly filled, the complimentary popovers were delicious and our sever was very friendly. I had the roast beef sandwich with fries for an additional $5. The roast beef was okay, nothing really spectacular about it, kinda on the bland side but the arugula, tomatoes, cheese and chimichurri added flavor to the sandwich. It's a pricey restaurant, about $30-40 a head for lunch. I don't know if they have a dinner menu. It was a nice place to reconnect with good friends. I would definitely go again!

    Aphirak B.

    Mariposa is a great spot for a business lunch or a relaxed professional meeting. The open-air atmosphere captures the Hawaiʻi breeze beautifully and offers a lovely view of Ala Moana Beach Park, creating a calm yet upscale setting. The food is consistently excellent. They start with their signature popover--my personal favorite--which I enjoyed so much this time that I completely forgot to take a photo. On this visit, I ordered the pork chop, while my colleague had the crab pasta. Both dishes were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, with great balance and flavor. Service is top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and professional, making the overall experience seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommended for business lunches, client meetings, or anytime you want dependable food and great ambiance.

    Popover with Strawberry butter
    Wayne I.

    Looking for a place with great customer service, good food and a view? Then checkout Mariposa located in Neiman Marcus at the Ala Moana Shopping Center. It's not a "cheap eat" place but worth it if service, food and ambiance matters to you. You start off with complimentary consomme and popovers with whipped strawberry butter. We had the Laksa Curry, Crab Pasta and Braised Beef with Polenta. Everything was good except for the Polenta. We pushed ourselves to have dessert-Acai Parfait and a Lilikoi dessert (sorry, forgot the name). Plantation iced tea and Cafe Mocha were good choices for a lunch meal. Pro tip: Ask to sit on the patio next to the railing if possible. Great view of Ala Moana Beach park. Love that they put the shade down so it doesn't feel like you're eating in the sun.

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    Val K.

    Mariposa has always been a favorite place to meet up with friends and business contacts over the years. I feel bad to give my last experience only 3 stars and as I know the F&B industry in the islands are having a difficult time, particularly with labor shortages. We were celebrating some birthdays with a small group of 10 for dinner. Our table was ready and set up and our server was pleasant and quick to greet us and take our order. First, I was very disappointed with the limited menu that was offered. Some of the great salmon dishes were not offered and the server said it was due to the limited labor they had. Some of us had to really order something we did not really feel like eating. Knowing that they would not be featuring some of my favorite items at times would discourage me from returning soon. Second, one of our party members had to ask for a beverage 3 times and it was only after we flagged down the server and "joked" with him if we had to "beg" to get a drink. Again, he was very pleasant and helpful so we did not want to outright complain. Overall the food was well prepared and good although it did take long for to get everyone served. It definitely was not the overall experience I had previously.

    Maki K.

    We throw our office Christmas party at Mariposa! Planning was smoothly went through. John, our server was absolutely amazing! Everyone enjoyed their food and services. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas!

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    Craig T.

    I'm not sure how long this restaurant been around but today was my first dinning experience. Probably it's because I cannot afford eating lunch here lol . Look at my receipt in my pics . I ordered their Wagyu burger w/all the fixings along with a salad . I added on French fries for additional $5. It was very tasty and moist . Nice atmosphere over looking Ala Moana beach park . Service was on point our waiter came around often to see if we were ok . There's a private elevator to the restaurant located on the Makai side parking lot of Neiman Marcus. Of course you can access Mariposa through the store as well. Mariposa also has this complimentary bread which is so good . It is crispy on the outside and airy in the middle and they serve it with a flavor butter . Also they give you a small chicken broth dish I guess to clean your palate . Support local

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    Always a good spot if you're looking for a nice atmosphere and a yummy meal with the girls.

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    There is only one Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Ala Moana, O'ahu. Impeccable service, great food, craft cocktails and amazing views.

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    The food was OK. The service was excellent and the ambience was exceptional. Third floor dining overlooking the ocean and Waikiki.

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    Does anyone know when MARIPOSA is closing? I would love to go before they close!!!! It's my favorite restaurant in town for lunch!

    End of May 2026.

    Are the assorted ice teas bottomless ($8.00)?

    The specialty teas like the plantation ice teas are not bottomless unless u buy the sugarless ice tea.

    Are popovers sold there?

    Popovers are complimentary. I don't think they sell them.

    Did Mariposa stop serving dinner?

    No, but they reduced their hours post-COVID and only offer a sunset dining option on FRI and SAT. They list closing at 7:30pm on those days but stay open a little later, at least when I went there. Check their website for the latest on hours of… 

    Do they have the Portabella mushroom burger?

    No their menu changes frequently. The only online menu that is accurate is on the Neiman Marcus website

    Hi! Is Mariposa infant friendly?

    I believe so. I suggest you bring your stroller.

    Do they serve oxtail soup on Thursday lunch?

    I don't believe Mariposa serves it. I think it's the Espresso Bar on floor 1. It used to be at the Mermaid Bar which is closed.

    Is Uni Pasta still serving?

    The Uni Pasta was discontinued in a menu change. It is replaced by a Crab Pasta with Lobster Tomato Sauce

    Are they open for dinner? If so, what hours and is there a time limit?

    The last time I checked, they're not open for dinner. I am waiting for them to re-open for dinner because it's a great place for business dinners.

    Parking and where to enter for restaurant?

    Park in Shopping Center second level and enter through Neiman Marcus.

    I see market price for the lobster club. How much can it cost?

    So far, up to $40!

    Is afternoon high tea served?

    No high tea served.

    What is the dress code?

    Better causal or causal business

    Are dogs allowed?

    They are not pet friendly. Only ADA service animals are allowed (Emotional support is not allowed!)

    What is their Covid protocol? Are the tables sufficiently distanced inside and outside? Are staff wearing masks? Do they inquire with patrons about vaccinations?

    Are they still doing afternoon tea?

    Yes! They do daily 2:00p.m. ~4:00p.m, $35 per person. You can make reservation by phone or open table.

    Is smoking allowed?

    no, no smoking. I know of only one place that still allows smoking and it is in restaurant row...the row bar

    Do you have a happy hour menu?

    They no longer have happy hour after reopening from COVID. Their sunset lounge menu is an early dinner menu on Friday and Saturday nights, 5pm-7:30pm

    Do you have happy hour?

    They no longer have happy hour after reopening from COVID. Their sunset lounge menu is an early dinner menu on Friday and Saturday nights, 5pm-7:30pm

    Do they have high tea?

    Yes, and starting on May 19th, tea service will be served daily.

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    I accidentally stumbled upon Island Vintage Wine Bar, and somehow it has become my spot in…read moreHonolulu. I came in on a whim my first night, loved it so much that I came back for a second night, and I'm already planning to come back tomorrow for my third -- and final -- night in Hawaii. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and perfect for sitting down with a glass (or a few tastings ) and just enjoying the evening. I'm traveling solo, and I especially appreciate how comfortable it feels to come here by yourself. You can unwind, people-watch, try different wines, and never feel out of place. Sometimes the best places are the ones you find completely by accident. I definitely wasn't planning on becoming a regular during one short trip to Honolulu, but here we are. If I come somewhere three nights in a row while on vacation, that probably tells you everything you need to know. Definitely a place I'll remember -- and come back to the next time I'm in Hawaii.

    Excellent as always! We decided to come here instead of standing in line at the coffee shop, and it…read moreturned out to be a great decision. We were seated pretty quickly, and sitting at the bar helped speed things up even more. The food was fantastic. I had the Affogato with Coconut Ice Cream, which was delicious, along with the Keto Braised Beef Loco Moco--also excellent. The Cauliflower Truffled Risotto was a nice change and a great complement to the meal. Ambiance was nice and modern. Very clean. Overall, another great experience. We'll definitely be coming back, especially to pick up some coffee for a friend!

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    Island Vintage Wine Bar - Bathroom to the right

    Bathroom to the right

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    Burrata toast

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    Mariposa - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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