CanoeHouse

4.7

3165 Reviews

$50 and over

Creative Japanese

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Long regarded as the premier dining destination among the Hawaiian islands, this beloved institution is a gathering place for generations of friends, families and neighbors. Helmed by Executive Chef Rhoda Magbitang, CanoeHouse features thoughtful, seasonal dishes that celebrate Hawaii’s landscape through Japanese-Paniolo inspired cuisine, accompanied by craft-cocktails and diverse wine selections.
Please kindly note that CanoeHouse accepts reservations 60 days in advance for outside guests of Mauna Lani.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 885-6622
Website
http://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/canoe-house/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Mark Libunao

Location
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743
Neighborhood
Kamuela
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving Tasting Menu
$165.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Give thanks at Mauna Lani's storied oceanfront restaurant, CanoeHouse, and join us for a five-course tasting menu curated exclusively for the holiday season. It is $165 per person excluding beverages, tax & gratuity. Please note that only the six-course tasting menu will be offered on Thanksgiving Day, no à la carte menu available.

Popular dishes

What 3,165 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii / Big Island
Best Overall
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Food
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Service
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Ambiance
Hawaii / Big Island
Innovative
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for fine wines
Hawaii / Big Island
Romantic
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for scenic views
Hawaii / Big Island
Good for special occasions
Hawaii / Big Island
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CanoeHouse offers a stunning beachfront setting with "spectacular sunset views" and a "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," often mentioning standout dishes like the fried rice and Shokupan pull-apart bread. While prices are high, many believe the experience is "worth every penny" for special occasions.

3,165 Reviews

K
Keoni
Vancouver
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good to excellent, as we have come to expect from the Canoe House. For whatever reason, the service was well below expectations on this visit. One of four entrees just never appeared until we flagged down our waiter Ian, who saw that it was finally prepared and served. The Maitre’d emphatically apologized and generously adjusted the check.
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Katie
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food in a beautiful setting. Will definitely come back.
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Diane
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing meal! The views from the restaurant were gorgeous, the food was perfect, and the servers were fantastic’.
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Julie
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Endroit magnifique! Cuisine et services excellent! Prix très élevé!
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Jennifer
Anchorage
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a perfect meal here to celebrate a birthday. Every course was memorable and delicious, the setting was gorgeous and the service was outstanding. It’s hard to imagine a better experience!
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Jason
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Amazing venue. Food was overpriced for what you get. We ordered the sea food tower(200$) and it was -ok. Our steaks were fine-Texas roadhouse-y. Frankly, I wouldn’t be writing anything, and just passed it off as another vastly overpriced Hawaiian dinner if the service wasn’t so lack luster. Our waiter would have been very appropriate for an IHOP or something of that caliber, but not at a three hundred dollar a person place. Took our order, then didn’t see him again until the main entree was three fourths done. Other folks brought the apps, the entrees, filled the drinks, etc. he actually asked me, with two bites left how my entree was, and would I like a glass of wine to drink. He tried to make some small talk when the check was delivered, but I wasn’t having it. We noted that similar service in this section was given to the other patrons. I had to create this account in order to leave a review, as I have never done this before, but felt the experience should have been much better given the high marks the restaurant has received, and it does bother me to have to leave this. It bothered me to leave an eighty dollar tip for no service a bit more, however.
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Juean
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Server forgot my second course but made up for it by offer free dessert. The main was pricey but when served was not warm.
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Lee
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most amazing dinner served by an incredible crew led by Billie. The best! Thank you.
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EdwL
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible view and scenery. Waitstaff was great and attentive
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Howard
Orange County
325 reviews
vip
5.0
325 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful sunset. Wonderful menu and service All the food and drinks were excellent…. Corn ribs, gyoza, the catch of the day, the ube cheese cake, everything great. We come here every time we come to the island
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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3165 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kamuela
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Libunao
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/canoe-house/
Phone number
(808) 885-6622

CanoeHouse

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Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving Tasting Menu

Popular dishes

Garlic Fried Rice

Lobster Tempura

Roasted Potatoes

Menu

What 3,165 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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