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Manta is the signature restaurant of the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and has breathtaking views of the Kohala Coast. The menu is a curation of Pacific Rim cuisine with seasonal, local, and sustainably-produced ingredients. Chef Bryan Nagao has gained formidable reputation in the international food community. He was once described by American media as "the most notable figures in rendering Modern Asian cuisine in the Northern hemisphere". The creativity permeating his cuisine stems from the diversity of his culinary background. Bryan's cuisine is a multi-faceted reflection of his Hawai'i Island birthplace, his Japanese ancestry, and decades spent in the finest restaurants in Hong Kong and Taipei. Manta features live music on Tues, Wed, & Sat.
Please contact our Assistant Director of Food & Beverage Lisa Nordstrom LNordstrom@maunakeabeachhotel.com to learn more about our private dining options.
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.0Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
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
Great for scenic views
Hawaii / Big Island
Good for special occasions
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Manta at Mauna Kea offers "spectacular views," "delicious food," and "outstanding service" in a beautiful beachfront setting. Guests rave about the "creative flair" in dishes and the "romantic, elegant" ambiance. While "slightly pricey," the experience is enhanced by "fresh, local ingredients" and the unique opportunity to see manta rays.
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Stacey
Miami1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fabulous view. Outstanding food. The mantas are breathtaking.
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John VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great service and ambiance! Everyone was very friendly! Highly recommend Manta!
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Richard VIP
Hawaii11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
First visit at Manta celebrating our 58th anniversary. Pleasantly surprised. Last minute choice due to a booking error at another restaurant. Food selection and preparation was very good.
Service was outstanding, pleasant, quick and great recommendations. Will definitely return on future visits.
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Allan
Philadelphia County15 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 2
Ambience 5
Highly recommended but didn’t really wow! Great atmosphere but service was lacking along with the food. Very expensive for the amount of food. Appetizer, the tartin, sounded interesting but was very disappointing. The special grilled fish of the day was very good but it had too much salt which took away from the dish. The dessert was the highlight, a bombe filled with carmel ice cream and macadamia nuts. And we received a special show of manta rays after dinner. Think twice before dining at Manta!
Slightly pricey for the portion sizes, but the quality of the food, the ingredients, the preparation, the seasoning, the presentation, was immaculate!
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Angie
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Overall, one of the best dining experiences ever. The kale salad and the ahi tuna were both excellent. The view is amazing and the opportunity to see the mantas swimming after dinner was unique. Service was outstanding and the head chef even stopped by to welcome us and bring out one of the dishes. Highly recommend.
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Lori
Salt Lake City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful as always, could eat here every night!
Everything is perfect
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David
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Two couples enjoyed a wonderful meal and beautiful setting with great service. The food was delicious and meet all of our expectations. Setting is so nice and makes gor a very enjoyable evening.
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FAQs
Manta at Mauna Kea is rated 4.6 stars by 1653 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Please contact our Assistant Director of Food & Beverage Lisa Nordstrom LNordstrom@maunakeabeachhotel.com to learn more about our private dining options.