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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.7
4.7
3173 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.
    Thanksgiving Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,173 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.

3,173 Reviews

  1. Ghada

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place on the island! The ambiance, service, and food are always magical!

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  2. Michael

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. Very responsive staff.

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  3. David

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely stunning scenery and food was nothing short of spectacular!! 100% must if you’re staying in the Waikoloa area

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  4. red8030

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible atmosphere. Great view. Food is fine, nothing notable.

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  5. Keoni

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  6. Kevin

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible atmosphere and food . Wow! Do not expect inexpensive but like everything in life you get what you pay for. Wonderful experience and Joey the waiter was amazing.

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  7. Karin

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but not as good as the Moana at Kona Village, another farm-to-table restaurant with comparable pricing. We had raw oysters with uni, raw scallops with ikura, radish salad with salmon skin, wagyu tataki, wagyu with coffee rub, kampachi, and garlic fried rice. The best dishes were the wagyu tataki and wagyu with coffee rub. The worst dish was the radish salad with salmon skin. A huge pile of spiralized radish with disgusting mayonnaise dressing. It should be removed from the menu. The kampachi was very unappetizing. It looked like something that washed up on the beach and it was tough and dry. Garlic fried rice was more like a risotto, very soggy rice. The raw oysters and scallops flavors weren't exciting. The dessert menu was not appealing. The ambiance was excellent. Beautiful views. Service was friendly.

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  8. Stacy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were greeted after sitting at our table for 10 minutes and had to ask about menu and specials. Experience felt cold and as if you were just another number. Food was decent but very overpriced which I would expect to be made up in the service and that wasn’t the case.

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  9. Katie

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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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  10. Diane

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3173 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CanoeHouse

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
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