Manta at Mauna Kea

Manta at Mauna Kea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   CHIEKO

   Hawaii1 review

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   料理は美味しい！　サラダも美味しく、魚の火加減、塩加減が丁度良かった。 サラダ2種と魚料理2種とデザート１種で量は丁度良かった。 日本の高級ホテルと価格は同じ位かなぁ。 サービスはテーブル担当の方はとても良かったけど、受付の女性は笑顔はないし「私に付いてきて」と、言ったのに途中で急に受付に戻って別の客を案内に行ってしまってビックリした。他の方が急いでフォローに入ってくれたのが、残念過ぎる。 ロケーションは素晴らしいが、西日が当たるので、それを考慮して予約時間を選ぶと良いです。 暮れなずむ時間をトーチの光りに照らされてまったりして欲しい。 そして、プラスアルファはちょっと降りただけでマンタを見られること。大きくて驚いた！楽しかった。ありがとうございます。
   

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   John VIP

   Portland13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely dining experience on overlooking a gorgeous view of the white sand beach. Our server, Brittany was pleasant and attentive. The food was great but we ordered classic dishes found in many places in the area (Pecan crusted Mahi Mahi and Rib Eye) but were prepared with local ingredients and brilliant sauces. We will return on our next Big Island vacation.
   

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   Mark VIP

   Dallas88 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Jessica made the evening very delightful. The location and view are spectacular. The mahi-mahi and the ahi were absolutely amazing. Walking down to the point to see the giant mantas after dark was the icing on the cake.
   

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   Tony VIP

   San Francisco10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best meal of our trip! Ahi tuna was soooo good! Wife had the ribeye which was very nice. Kale Salad was nice as well. Great setting with nice views. Great service. Definitely will return.
   

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   David

   Greater Boston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   In brief, beautiful setting but incredibly expensive for overall mediocre quality food. We spent $350 for dinner for four, two of whom were kids under 10. We, grownups, each had one cocktail each, shared an appetizer and each had an entree. The ribeye was great but the daily catch our server recommended had the texture of microwaved fish and a weird chemical taste. Food on Hawai’i tends to be mediocre, even price adjusted recognizing it’s a remote island, but if we were to return it would be eyes open we’re paying for the ambience and not the food.
   

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   Brian

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Slightly higher priced but the food, service, View were all outstanding.
   

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   Stéphanie VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   The clients were trashy and loud. We don’t know why they gave us a table next to two loud tables while the place was half empty. Food good but overpriced. Clients on the trashy conservative side.
   

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   TerryC VIP

   San Francisco38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is exceptional in every way! The service was outstanding, and the food was absolutely phenomenal. Each dish was presented with creative flair, and the flavors were simply unforgettable. The ambience was romantic, elegant, and incredibly relaxing. To top it all off, the view from our table overlooking the beach and ocean was stunning. We will definitely go back there again.
   

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   Wesley

   Washington DC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing view overlooking the ocean while patio dining! Manta Rays viewable from the beach. Spectacular service by the wait staff. Food and drinks were very good would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the big island.
   

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    Cindy

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Nice experience with delicious food. It's a bit overpriced, but acceptable for a unique experience due to its location. Seeing the Manta Rays and snorkelers in the bay around sunset and after dark was worth the extra cost! We went twice in a week and saw Manta Rays one night. Our party had a variety of entrees that were all good. The chocolate soufflé was fabulous.
    

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