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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.7
4.7
3369 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
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.


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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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

  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
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