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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.6
4.6
3257 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 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.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 885-6622
  • Website
    http://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/canoe-house/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rhoda Magbitang
  • Location
    68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743
  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 a "magical dining experience" with its stunning beachfront location and breathtaking sunsets. Guests rave about its "exceptional service" and "exquisite cuisine," highlighting dishes like Kampachi and corn ribs as must-tries. Though "pricey," the unforgettable ambiance, "amazing food," and attentive staff make it worth every visit.

3,257 Reviews

  1. tom

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fine, the food was less than desirable, unbeatable for several people.

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  2. Marek

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant with magnificent view and food.

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  3. Julianne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing chef, service (Sam and Reed) best dinner on the big island.

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  4. MIKE

    VIP

    Indiana

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    They were out of some menu items that we wanted unfortunately. For the price I expected a better meal. It was good and the garlic rice was exceptional. The setting and location are awesome. The service was also good.

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  5. David

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were told this was the best restaurant on the island. I've had much better food for a lot less money. Servers paid better attention to the groups that were spending thousands of dollars.

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  6. Howard

    VIP

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant on the beach, watching the waves and amazing sunset. The food was freshly prepared (fresh Opaka), vegetables from local farms and sashimi that was best on island. We celebrated our anniversary, met the chef, our service was perfect, and it was everything we wanted and more. Top notch!

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  7. marcy

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had eaten here before and loved it. This time food was not as good. Setting is stunning but don’t want to spend that kind of money unless food is better. Chicken was undercooked, steak too rare, fish had no flavor, shrimp was cold.

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  8. Adam

    VIP

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The views are the best part of this restaurant. You have an amazing view of the beach that is out of a magazine which sets the ambiance quite nicely. The servers were courteous but the food took an hour for our food to come while others got theirs quicker. The food was very expensive for what you get, and although the presentation was nice it truly wasn’t worth the value. Come here for a sunset drink, totally worth it. Eat elsewhere.

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  9. Kevin

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ian was amazing. Great server and attention to detail. Awesome experience.

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  10. Rebecca

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere, ocean front, is an obvious five star. But At my dinner table I would never serve a guest dinner on chipped plate, at the canoe house chipped plates appears to be standard fair Both of our entrees were served on chipped plates. I was surprised at the kitchen’s lack of detail. We both ordered snapper catch of the day it was over cooked, nice crunch on top but a tad dry. The service was cheerful and attentive. The salad, roasted carrots and pineapple genoise delightful. I was disappointed I was expecting better. I have eaten at this restaurant before, two years ago, The Canoe Club has slipped the chef needs to tighten their presentation.

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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.6 stars by 3257 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 89 times today
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rhoda Magbitang
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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