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Binchotan, Waimea (Kamuela), HI

Binchotan

4.1
4.1
595 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Binchotan: Bar & Grill is a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy a fresh take on Asian cuisine. Our menu features the time-honored tradition of grilling meat, seafood and produce over an open flame. Shared plates, handcrafted sushi and grilled skewers are the hallmarks of this culinary experience. Our full service bar showcases artisan cocktails, premium sake and a vast collection of whiskey. We invite diners to indulge in a flavorful feast as they raise a glass of Muay Tai to toast the most glorious sunsets over the Kohala Coast!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kohala Coast
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for Binchotan Bar & Grill dining guests
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 595 people are saying

Binchotan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Binchotan offers a charming dining experience with "amazing japanese food", particularly the "waygu hot rock" and "seafood grill". The restaurant's "beautiful setting" enhances the upscale vibe. While some reviews noted inconsistent service, many praised the "excellent service" and "friendly staff". Ideal for those seeking unique dishes in a picturesque location.
595 Reviews
  1. Bonnie

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Ambiance was wonderful with all the lights and torches. Would eat there again. I am gluten free and they had a lot of options for me. The chicken appetizer was delicious!

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  2. Katan

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not great. The service was even worse.

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  3. Ashley

    Raleigh1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was amazing. Server was very inexperienced and slow to provide service. My Wagu short rib was the worst cut of meat I’ve ever had at an upper end restaurant. Overall top 3 worst meals ever on vacation.

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  4. Laura

    Hawaii3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been several times before and the first couple of times were very impressed with the food and staff. The last couple of times things got progressively worse in terms of service and this visit was the worst by far. We had unbelievably slow service from the wait staff; the restaurant wasn’t crowded but every step took way too long. Dinner was a 2.5 hour affair unnecessarily. It took 20 minutes before any wait staff approached the table and continued like that throughout the night. The menu has changed for the worse. Food was overpriced and smaller in size. While the location is great and the support staff worked hard to refill waters and clear the table when we were finished, we will not be returning.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very overpriced for not being good at all. I understand it’s a resort, but wow the food was very very bad.

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  6. Hallidie

    Seattle11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant is tucked into another restaurant in the hotel. We ate at outside deck which was nice. Food choices were limited. Almost all food is presented on tabletop grills. The fish skewers were overcooked/dry. Service was fine- nothing to complain nor rave about

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  7. Don VIP

    Hawaii76 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their ‘hot rock’ dining experience plates are unique and fun to share with friends. We had one meat and one fish skewer plates and really enjoyed the food and trying the various sauces served with it (though the ribeye was a tad overdone on the hot plates). Fairmont orchid lawn setting at night a wonderful atmosphere for a upscale dining experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place was pretty pricey for the food quantity. It’s good for special occasions and not for regular dining. The waiter wanted us to hear the ingredients of the dish and didn’t want us to interrupt his script.

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  9. Michael

    San Francisco7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Pros: The restaurant is very attractive. The food tasted very, very good. Cons: Although we had reservations and the restaurant had many empty tables, we waited a long time to be seated. Service was extremely slow. We had to ask for water to be refilled. My wife’s knife came dirty. When she sent it back, instead of giving her a new, clean knife, the waiter washed the old one and brought it back wet. The food portions were very small and overpriced.

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  10. John

    Portland10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit pricey and everyone orders the hibachi meal brought to the table because it’s the best deal and presented very well. A calm and relaxing dinner

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Binchotan is rated 4.1 stars by 595 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kohala Coast
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for Binchotan Bar & Grill dining guests
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Isabel Chung
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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