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Binchotan, Waimea (Kamuela), HI

Binchotan

4.2
4.2
555 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Binchotan: Bar & Grill is a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy a fresh take on Asian cuisine. Our menu features the time-honored tradition of grilling meat, seafood and produce over an open flame. Shared plates, handcrafted sushi and grilled skewers are the hallmarks of this culinary experience. Our full service bar showcases artisan cocktails, premium sake and a vast collection of whiskey. We invite diners to indulge in a flavorful feast as they raise a glass of Muay Tai to toast the most glorious sunsets over the Kohala Coast!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743
  • Neighborhood
    Kohala Coast
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for Binchotan Bar & Grill dining guests
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Dinner Menu

SMALL PLATES

TASTE/SHARE

  • ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD$16.00

    carrot ginger vinaigrette roasted peanuts

    • PORK GYOZA$22.00

      soy chili vinaigrette

      • TUNA CRISPY RICE*$23.00

        spicy tuna, kabayaki sauce

        • SALT & PEPPER LOBSTER$38.00

          wok fried scallion, jalapeno bell pepper

          • ARUGULA SALAD$18.00

            Wailea Ag heart of palm, avocado Waimea tomato, macadamia nuts

            • EDAMAME$12.00

              yuzu kosho

              • CHICKEN KARAAGE$19.00

                lemon aioli

                • HAMAKUA MACADAMIA NUT SHRIMP$27.00

                  Fairmont Orchid honey

                  • TEMPURA CAULIFLOWER$18.00

                    gochujang sauce

                    • HOT ROCK*$32.00

                      american wagyu beef, ponzu

                      ENTRÉES

                      CLASSIC/LOCAL STYLE

                      • SHIO RAMEN$30.00

                        chicken broth, chashu pork, bamboo shoots, hanjuku egg, nori

                        • HAMAKUA MUSHROOM UDON$28.00

                          bok choy, pickled shiitakes, mush-room dashi

                          • WAGYU SHORT RIB DONBURI$38.00

                            pickled vegetables, sriracha hoisin, rice

                            • MISOYAKI MAHI MAHI$36.00

                              namasu, scallion, rice

                              • 12oz RIBEYE$86.00

                                fingerling potatoes, bok choy black garlic tare

                                • WHOLE SNAPPER$84.00

                                  thai snapper, ogo tomato salad charred cabbage

                                  • PORK BELLY FRIED RICE$34.00

                                    house kimchi, onsen egg

                                    • CRAB FRIED RICE$46.00

                                      onsen egg, scallion, nori

                                      • VEGETABLE FRIED RICE$30.00

                                        fried garlic, scallion

                                        ROBATA GRILLED BINCHOTAN INSPIRED

                                        • CHICKEN YAKITORI$18.00

                                          ginger tare

                                          • RIBEYE*$26.00

                                            maui onion tare

                                            • TIGER PRAWNS$22.00

                                              yuzu butter

                                              • MAHI MAHI$20.00

                                                misoyaki glaze

                                                • SALMON$22.00

                                                  citrus teriyaki

                                                  • TUNA$25.00

                                                    kizami wasabi, avocado

                                                    • HAMAKUA ALI‘I MUSHROOM$16.00

                                                      lomi lomi tomato, charred scallion

                                                      • ASPARAGUS$16.00

                                                        kimizu sauce

                                                        • SHISHITO PEPPERS$16.00

                                                          furikake

                                                          • NASU DENGAKU (EGGPLANT)$15.00

                                                            aka miso, scallion

                                                            • CRISPY TOFU$15.00

                                                              tentsuyu, momiji orishi, scallion

                                                              Last updated: October 21, 2024

                                                              What 555 people are saying

                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                              4.2
                                                              4.2 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.1Food
                                                              • 4.3Service
                                                              • 4.6Ambience
                                                              • 3.7Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Loved For

                                                              • Hawaii

                                                                Great for outdoor dining

                                                              • Hawaii / Big Island

                                                                Innovative

                                                              • Hawaii / Big Island

                                                                Good for groups

                                                              • Hawaii / Big Island

                                                                Great for outdoor dining

                                                              • Hawaii / Big Island

                                                                Romantic

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Binchotan, nestled within the Fairmont Orchid resort, offers a captivating dining experience with its picturesque outdoor setting and delightful Robatayaki dishes. While some reviews mention "great service" and "delicious food," others suggest room for improvement in portion sizes and pricing. Overall, the ambiance and unique menu make it worth a visit.

                                                              555 Reviews

                                                              1. Gwen

                                                                Seattle

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on December 21, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                One of the best meals we had on the island! The experience is a must try! Also the volcano roll was absolutely delicious!!

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                                                              2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                San Francisco

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on December 20, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Enjoyed the grilled meats and vegetables. They offer a single or double option and we opted for the double. Grilled meats included mahi mahi, chicken, rib eyed, jumbo prawns, mushrooms and asparagus. Good value considering a lux resort. Very tasty accompanied by 6 dipping sauce. Also got gyoza and cali rolls that were tasty but small portion. Lovely meal and beautiful ambiance. Will come again! Highly recommended. You won’t be disappointed if you enjoy grilled meats.

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                                                              3. Mike

                                                                Vancouver

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on December 19, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Service and food were great. As with everything at that fairmont it was a little pricy. Service was adequate but nothing over the top. The seafood grill was amazing.

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                                                              4. Cesar

                                                                VIP

                                                                Portland

                                                                19 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                19 reviews

                                                                Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Great experience. They have excellent GF and dairy options . We shared the shrimp tempura roll and the Japanese grilled seafood experience. Great service and good old fashioned cocktail with plum wine

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                                                              5. Marc

                                                                Hawaii

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                I can’t believe I waited so long to go to this restaurant. Everything was amazing. It was a fantastic dining experience and I look forward to returning. ( Hungry for more 😉)

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                                                              6. Morgan

                                                                Edmonton

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Beautiful location and the food was delicious. The volcano rolls were amazing.

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                                                              7. Josie

                                                                San Diego

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Our server Jayyve made the experience amazing. We were here to celebrate my brother’s birthday and he went above and beyond to make it special. Thanks Jayyve for an amazing night!!

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                                                              8. Steven

                                                                Toronto

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                Dined on December 8, 2024

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

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                                                              9. Katarzyna

                                                                Detroit

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on December 3, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                We loved the seafood grill for two. Came with a large variety of food and sauces. Sangria was delicious and they even brought a complimentary birthday dessert tailored to my food sensitivities! Highly recommend!

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                                                              10. Elena

                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Wonderfully prepared meal served on the tabletop grill. We ordered Seafood Robatayaki Experience "for one", but the server put the order "for two". The portions were pretty large, so it was more food than we anticipated, but the meal was delicious.

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                                                              FAQs

                                                              Binchotan is rated 4.2 stars by 555 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 20 times today
                                                              Google Map for Binchotan

                                                              1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743

                                                              Dining areas

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                Kohala Coast
                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                              • Price
                                                                $30 and under
                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                Unspecified
                                                              • Dining style
                                                                Casual Dining
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Resort Casual
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                Free Parking for Binchotan Bar & Grill dining guests
                                                              • Payment options
                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                Isabel Chung
                                                              • Additional
                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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