CanoeHouse

4.7

3369 Reviews

$50 and over

Creative Japanese

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2 people

Mar 7, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
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.

Private dining

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Location
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743
Phone number
(808) 885-6622
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rhoda Magbitang

Popular dishes

What 3,369 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Best Ambiance
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Overall
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Food
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Service
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Ambiance
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for fine wines
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for outdoor dining
Hawaii / Big Island
Romantic
Hawaii / Big Island
Good for special occasions
Hawaii / Big Island
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CanoeHouse offers an incredible dining experience with stunning oceanfront views and exceptional service. Guests rave about "exquisite cuisine" and a "magical atmosphere." While it's a pricey option, many find it "worth the investment" for special occasions. Highlights include creative dishes like corn ribs, tempura lobster, and fried rice.

3,369 Reviews

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Greg
VIP
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening and meal. Our server Chris was outstanding and made the whole experience memorable.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding!!!! Excellent!!!! Perfection!!! Wonderful!!!
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Michelle
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, atmosphere, and food! Flavorful options and attentive staff.
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Pamela
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful special experience … the atmosphere the food the sunset the whales in the distance! Perfect service too!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Apparently the chef is fairly new and has made some wonderful changes and additions to the menu. We had the scallops and shrimp dishes. Delicious and beautifully prepared. It’s pricy but the food and the view at sunset was well worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My fiancé and I were luckily seated in Chris’ section where he gave some excellent recommendations towards the kanpachi dinner entree and garlic fried rice. Everything that we ordered was delicious and our glasses were never empty with the absolute attentiveness of the staff. We were already looking forward to getting back there for the food but now we’re looking forward to hopefully sitting in Chris’ section again.
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David
St. Louis
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
A traditional goto restaurant for us, this was our first experience where the value and the experience collided.
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BRIAN
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was served cold and not entirely cooked. The food was replaced at request. not worth the money.
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John
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my Top 5 restaurants while traveling. So great.
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Larry
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was tremendous (scallops and kampachi with sides of mushrooms and garlic fried rice). Our server, Ian, was super attentive and personable, and the view makes the high prices worth every penny!
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CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3369 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 7, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

Phone number
(808) 885-6622
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rhoda Magbitang

CanoeHouse

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Garlic Fried Rice

Lobster Tempura

Roasted Potatoes

Menu

What 3,369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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